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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1929

Page

2

Sororities Sing In Inter-Sorority Contest On Air

Six sororities compete in an inter-sorority singing contest broadcast from KFKU at 3 o'clock tonight. Alpha Chi Omega seeks the trophy after two straight years, with Gamma Phi Beta Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Omicron Pi Chi Omega Pi Beta Phi and Kappa Kappa Gamma the other entrants. Judges include Dean Swarthout Miss Agnes Husband and Prof Eugene Christy.

Ity Thon KFKU Mu Phi Ensijon Gamma _Phi' Beta Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Omicron Pi Chi Ome- Ra Pi Beta Phi Kappa Kappa G Gamma Alpha Chi!Omega Will Shre The Medical of Fine Arts Agnes Husband Hhe Eugene Christy Fine School

Rural Pupils in Fine Record of Attendance

Rural grade schools show exceptional attendance despite January’s cold and poor roads. O J Lane county superintendent notes nearly half of pupils maintained perfect records. Three schools reported flawless attendance and tardiness records, including Man Valley and Winter districts with teachers Milfred Chandler and Thelma Hevari.

O. J. Lane Lane

Garden City weekly papers merge in publish company plan

Garden City Kansas February 25 AP consolidation merges Garden City Telegram and Garden City Herald into Garden City Publishing Company. J F Ewing to be president and editor manager. Herald publishers retire to seek new location. Board members include R T Laubengayer and Roy F Bailey. Herald founded 1886 Telegram 1891.

Garden City Kans Garden City Telegram Garden City Herald J. F. Ewing Telem Gardenity Publishing Company Ewing E. E. Kelley Herald Finney County Bue R. T. Laubengayer Roy F. Bailey Salina Mans Journal aThe Herald Telegram

Three Kansas State Agricultural Students Suspended for Liquor Offense

Three Kansas State Agricultural College students arrested January 29 after about two gallons of intoxicating liquor were found in a Oakland car were suspended from school on August 21, 1929. M. Heter Ward Caldwell and William Walker pleaded guilty to possession and transportation. Walker was fined $200. The other charges were dropped. Two additional students have been suspended since the start of the second semester for liquor law violations.

Kansas State Agricultural Miice Oakland Manhattan Sudents Tr .M. Heter Sterling Ward Caldwell Quaga Wiliam Walker Goodlant Walker Liquor Jaw Viola Lions

Copfeville High Wins Third District Debate Championship

Copfeville High School won the Third district debate championship after defeating Armal High School and Independence, with Verdigris Valley also noted. Independence and Arma previously traded wins, Cofferville leading the triangle standings with 7 points, Independence 5, Arma 2.

Gotferville Kan Offexville High School Arma Independence Armal High School Mineral Belt Cofferville Indepensence

Friends in Chanute Will Observe Hoover Inauguration

In Chanute Kansas on February 27 members of Friends church in Stark will hold a special service to celebrate Herbert Hoover becoming the first Quaker president. The event will feature an old fashioned Quaker bonnett shawl and gown worn by Thealina Chanmess of Emporia, with elders and overseers on the platform and men and women seated separately.

Chanute Kan Herbert Hoover Friends Church Stark Thealina Chanmess Emporia Harald Ae Sellect

Impeachment Charges Hit Judge Hardy Over Semple Trial

Sacramento AP reports articles of impeachment allege that Judge Carlos S. Hardy knew Aimee Semple McPherson’s famous disappearance tale was false and sought to have her vindicated by a grand jury. Charges cite his acceptance of a 2360 dollar check related to the case and his prior bar association removal.

Sacramento Cal Aimee Sempleyes Hatre Carlos S. Hardy Los Angeles State Senate State Assembly

Parole Three Prisoners From County Jail

Judge Hugh Means parole three prisoners serving liquor law violations from county jail. Paul Compion of Dennap R D Welty of Garnett and Herscheld of Lawrence released on remaining sentences with times to pay costs within 60 to 90 days. Sheriff Rutherford to supervise after bond set at 100 dollars for each case.

Hugh Means Paul Compion Dennap R. D. Welty Garnett Herscheld Lawrence Compton Means R. R. Rutherford Welty J . L. Woods Beale White Rutherford

Deaths and Funerals Mrs W H Smith 74

Mrs W H Smith, 74, died at home on Lake Street. Funeral from Runtsey Funeral Home Saturday at 10 a.m. Rev M A Draper to officiate. Burial at Maple Grove Cemetery. Survived by husband W H Smith.

W. H. Smith Lake Street Runtsey Funeral Home M. A. Draper Maple Grove Cemetery

Crowd Lingers for Sharkey Striblings Radio Fight

A strong crowd gathered near the Journal-World office to hear the Sharkey Striblings bout broadcast from Miami Beach Florida. A Han na Radio loud speaker carried the program and Graham McNamee watched from ringside as the fight aired over WRE.

Journal-World Office Miami Beach Fla Hanna Radio Company Graham McNamee

Stribling Sharkey Bout Draws Big Florida Gate

Miami Beach promoters tally the Flamingo Park arena as fans depart. Gate totals reach 405,940 in gross and 318,546.56 net after taxes. Sharkey leaves in high spirits with no marks. Stribling required physician visits for a battered arm and shoulder but is in good general condition.

Miami Beach Fla Flamingo Park Arena Jack Sharkey Stribling B. Ferguson Ferguson

Legislative Notes From Topeka February 28

A large petition with 8521 signatures urged passage of a basic sciences board bill. The Brundie bill to abolish the state board of regents failed in house education committee, and a $10,000 appropriation to send a Kansas delegation to the presidential inauguration was killed. Blood bill allowing Wichita to issue $150,000 in annual park bonds was reported adversely as current law caps at $75,000. Rural exam tests set for March 7 and 5 by county superintendent QO Lane, with three rounds this year. Salina received heavy wet snow, 0.26 inches moisture, roads nearly bottomless. Reigh Count listed among entrants for the Kewbury spring cup at one mile on April 13. Arthur T. Sullivan and Hazel E. Jurgeson obtained a marriage license in Kansas City. City commission approved February payroll and monthly bills.

Topeka Ren. BR. A. McTihenny Sumner County Brundie State Board of Regents House Education Committee London John D.hertz Chicago Arthur T. Sullivan Hazel E. Jurgeson Kansas City Caer House

Thursday Radio Program Listings and Notices

Radio schedule details for Thursday including Kemp and Hotel Juthn acts, Virginia Arnold and Little Maids, Diacuit and Pan tagera segments, May Singhi Breen, Armstrong Quak, and Phil Sphtains. plus Belgian radio regulation and a claimed Hidro-Berov ship invention.

Wren Hal Kemp Juthn É& Fink Seve Diacuit Pantagera Wirginia Arnold Denny Ween Cookig Schuol Radio 1 Efewers Yu —Paeitie WABC WERC WGP Web EMOX KMBC Koiu x Sports Weco EMTR KYA DOD WRG WREC KEIF Pomiar Meindi WADE WKRC WGHP WBRM Wdowo KMOX ROU WSPR WHK WISN

Lawrence Weekend Visits Involving Local Families

Mr and Mrs Alfred Kahn and a family spent Saturday in Lawrence. Several local residents visited Lawrence for shopping church or hospital trips. Notable names include Dehoff Miller Kahn Hallenbeck Crabbe and Wiley with school attendance notes and a birth announcement for Edgar Franklin McRill. The Pony Creek community club held a Friday meeting.

Alfred Kahn Lawrence C. L. Dehoff Wilma Lena Freeman Honey Valley, Jr O. O. Wiley Leavenworth Chester Hamphill Nich Fred Kelsall Glenn Bernhardt Lacy Phenicie A. Dehoff Tonganesie J. B. Crabbe C. W. White Oliver Tit Myers Wiley Dehart Claude Hallenbeck J. E. Crabbe Edgar Franklin Higgins Jarbalo McRill Earl Janeway R. Blaker al Kahn Langley Robert Jr Violet Ray Wayne Rogers Kansas City Fred Haryean Six Corners Myre Pony Greek Community Club Dr. White Robert Graham Helen Katherine Junior Meel Walter Bleakley Merle Cox Sheldon Dwys HH. A. Hallenbeck Charles Frank Petting Oliver Hill Fai O'Neil McAaill Walter Robert Blaker Robert Lawrenct Jesse Graham Bale Othel Wiley Childrer

Lecompton Social Notes Reach Topeka and Lawrence

Lecompton residents visit old friends in Lecompton and Topeka. Mrs F Moore remains seriously ill at Stormont Hospital. Local families travel to Wichita and Lawrence for visits and funerals. Mrs Ida Watts of California dies. funeral held in United Brethren church in Lawrence. burial at Oak Hill.

Wells Masonic Grand E. Bahnmaier Martifn Mae Kanwaka Simdas Bahnmaier T. E. Shirek Albert Walter Lawrence Relativ Me. Walters H Ly Lecorpton Ann Arbor Lecompton John McFarlane Russel William Hoad Hoad Mich Prandh Gertrude Héad Hortense Lydia Kuhn John McFarland Russel Washington Doroty Bouixe Myerss Myers Miss Toad Williams C. Huad Dri Sand Charles Russell Westfield Russel Massachusetts Normal School Owen M C Toad Kans Hhach John Houd Gord Reece Myr Prentir Evar Megill Ladies Aid Mikesell Will Grauel Shawnee George Earnshaw Ferguson Fast Orange W. Jersey Peyton ‘Watts Me Watts Herman Banks Harley Armstrong H. F. Watts Queneme Watts Lone Star Vasadena Cal L. Guyer Oak Hill Cemetery Charles Hart Overbrook Floyd Rogers Topeka

Vinland and Vicinity Meeting Notes and Mini Programs

The Coleman Dell community group met Thursday afternoon with Marg. 4 in attendance. Mrs W E llard-Johnson led the meeting while eight members and one guest answered roll call. The program, organized by Mrs. Leonard, Mrs. Lucas and Mrs. Hill, featured readings including The Life of Washington by Dir. a conard and a piece on Sacks. Minnie Randel won a cherry picking coat.

Coleman Dell Drew WE Llard- Johnson Leonard Lucas Hill Lifa Washington Dirs Conard

Community notices and illness bringing updates at Vinland

Local social items report teas and meetings hosted by Mrs George Sturdy Morten and Andrews with Wilson Counts Davault and Daugherty assisting. Lonnie Simmons leaves for Manhattan for a week. Joe Andrews death in Indiana prompts funeral travel. Several residents ill with scarlet fever, including Miss Margaret Windett, high and grade schools closed as a precaution. Residents visit Lawrence Mayetta Keenfield and Vinland for chores and family events.

George Sturdy Morten Markaret Andrews Wilson Davault Daugherty Lonnie Simmons Manhattan Allison Andrews Joe Andrews Indiana Andrews Laura Talley Bill of Baldwin Bell Anna Andrews Dale Hnd Ed Rockhold James O'Brien Severa Rz Lem Sturdy Euna Keenfield Iowa Margaret Windett Quenemo H. A. Andrews A. Andrews Mayetta B. A. Stevens Lawrence Moni Farm Bureau Roy Johnson Lawrence Vinland WR. Huskineon Cenotropolis Tresiday Jake Ruesch G. R. Liggett el Hyland and Phillips W. E. Hoskinson Grande Davault Missacre Davault Esther Hagerman

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