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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1930
Page
10
A fragile marble likeness of Nottinghamshire artist Richard Parkes Bonington, erected eighteen years ago to honor him, has badly deteriorated due to weather. Officials plan to replace it with a bronze copy to preserve the memory of the noted painter.
Boulder AP reports 14 students enroll in a personal psychology course to analyze peers anonymously for grading personality. Twenty nine traits are assessed, including neatness, laziness, bluffing, health, friendliness, honesty, humor, and sincerity as Prof Thomas Howell explains the method aims to reveal truth about oneself.
The Washington Creek Willing Workers Sunday School class met at the Kingery home Friday evening with many locals in attendance. Reports include visits to family homes, social gatherings, and a moving notice for Beatrice Metsker and children. The eighth grade debated on the chain stove question as pupils enjoy proceeds from the Christmas Seals sale. Alice and John Henry Metsker are leaving for Lawrence to attend school.
Mrs. C E Hambleton and Mrs C C Burnett hosted a birthday gathering on Linwood's behalf with guests including Miss Mabel Shian and local friends. The column lists visits, illnesses, travels, a church event for Epworth League, a basketball game, a hospital eye infection, a new baby, a Farm Bureau meeting, and a short visit from Ruth Gordon from Manhattan.
Mary Margaret Jewett suffers bronchitis while gatherings include Mr and Mrs Albert Luther and son Wilbur with the Edelbrocks. Mrs Kesler sustains facial burns from spilled gasoline on a stove. W H Jewett and L F Taylor host Linwood friends. Bonner Springs high vs De Soto teams fill auditorium with spirited crowd. De Soto first- and second-team games end with De Soto strong, noted cheerleader Mist Mae Gordon.
The game stayed close through the first half with officials noting a key moment at the break as Bonner signaled a head play. In the second half Shawnee and visitors struggled to score. final score 18-15 with the Wild Cats defeating the visitors as Mr and Mrs Hobart Morse and other locals spent the week with relatives.
A vintage advertisement touts Castoria as a pure vegetable preparation for infant colic, stomach upset, constipation, or diarrhea. It claims quick comfort, safety for children, and notes the wrapper bears Chas. H. Fletcher's signature.
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