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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1928

Page

2

Woman Preacher Maude Royden to Speak Friday

Maude Royden English preacher will give a convocation address at the university Friday morning at 1 acm. Her visit follows recent talks on Race Relations and the Future and Psychology and Religion as she tours the United States. Royden's career includes activism in social work and the pulpit in London.

Maude Royden Acm London Royden Kansas City Topeka W. Hudson Shaw Marie Boyden Tayden Worage Shaw Tangling

WREN Thursday Program for Marine Band and National Network

Readable items describe a Thursday program featuring a Marine Band at 1 day network and a 600 p. meeting at Lihue, with details on timing and venue. The text is fragmented but indicates a community program and schedule entries for entertainment and broadcast.

Peery Ev Lihue New Orl Ks

Fragmented program note from University recital event

The readable text lists a University recital with pieces by Beethoven and Faure, a march by Mart, a Rosamunde scherzo, a Plat Symphony selection, and a few German titles. It mentions student performers Marcelo Watvarsat and Hitler as part of a program, with sponsorship by a university fraternity group.

Kfku Ary Flovener Geten Werk Fa penLite Ssaumhang Peahra Dldor Die Direcsion Brot Kart Marcelo Watvarsat Hitler “Salw Freay Rosamunde Yude Chanine Lavin Monet Miegra Finain Allesto Auuite Ey Tiants Maree Dohaunt Tina Rada Alwinnl Tews Tawar Tie Ute University of Si Annial Nterseo Tie Mu Philarity University

Kantsaz Debaters Beat Arkansas at Baylor College

Kansas State Agricultural College debaters led by Paul Porter and Leland Barrows defeated Arkansas a University team and Kansas counterparts in Baylor College, Waco, Texas. The Argans argued US policy toward Latin America should limit intervention while Kansas held that American interests are commercial and European powers have greater leverage.

Kantsaz University of Arkansas Jayhawkers Baylor College Waco Texas Paul Porter Leland Barrows Arkansas University Kansas Arkansas United States James Anderson Victor Harris Rice Lardner David Evans Burton Kingsbury Wace

Returns to His Job After Kaw River Rescue

Lonnie P. Arnett, who rode to the bottom of the Kaw river in a Ford truck, was back at work today on the spillway at the Bowersock dam. He surfaced after sinking eighteen feet, swam ashore using a seat cushion as a float, and the truck was hauled ashore with hooks and a mule team.

Lonnie P. Arnett Kaw River Bowersock Dam Arnett

Adventures of a globe trotter set for talk on Russia

Upton Close will speak at the Central Administration auditorium at 4 30 pm on Russia reshaping the world. The speaker has survived near death in famine relief in 1920 China and typhoid in foreign service, was briefly prisoner in 1926, dodged dengue in Hong Kong, escaped a Syrian desert peril, and wrote The Revels of Asia. He travels widely, is respected by the National Geographic Society and the Explorers Club, and is known as a humorist and entertainer.

Upton Close Josef Washington Hall Central Administration Russia China Oldriend Hongkong Syrian Europe Asia Hall Pacific Baltic National Geographic Saciey Explorer’s Club of New York

U Kansas and Missouri cheerleaders to attend dual meet

Kansas University and Missouri cheerleaders will attend the Kansas City dual track meet Friday night to add color and pep. The plan came from university athletic officials and Dr. J A Reilly, who oversees the meet, marking a revival after several years. Jes Huffaker and Quincy McGuire will represent Kansas.

Kansas City University Athletic Office J. A. Reilly Jes Huffaker P Qucence McGuire Kass

Stockholm invents keyless car lock and foot controlled signal

Stockholm inventor Rudolph Isaz unveils a cipher based locking device for parked cars that locks and unlocks with a knob press, blocking engine start until the correct combination is entered. Bernhard Heiners introduces a new rear signal indicator with a front mini replica, controlled by the driver’s foot, freeing hands for driving. Both devices are patented and tested successfully.

Stockholm Sween Redolph’ Isaz Bernhard Heiners Storkholm

Milizia della Strada to police Italian roads next month

Rome AP reports Italy will form a new state department traffic corps of blackshirt policemen to regulate motor traffic on main roads. Squads will be stationed on national and provincial routes and city entrances to stop speeding drivers, with arrests possible for life-endangering speeds. A bronze World War memorial tablet will be placed on the West Street Bridge in Jola, Kansas, by the American Legion. The Women's Christian Temperance Union regional institute will be held in Dodge City April 7 and 18 with delegates from several counties attending.

Aggie Engineers Manhattan Kans Electrical Engineering Kansas State Agricultural College Kansas City St. Louis American Institute of Electrical Engineers Rome Department of State Milizia Della Strada Jola Kan American Legion Allen County New West Street

Harvey's to be cleared for government offices on Eleventh Street

Washington dispatch recalls Harvey’s pre prohibition era as a landmark restaurant. Dozens of longtime waiters including Louis Lomax and “Old Man” Wade recount the glory days when figures like Justice Church General Sutter Ollie James Colbert Roosevelt Taft and Bryan dined there. Wade notes the dining ritual and meals while recalling patrons from Presidents to generals who once filled Harvey’s with sociable dinners.

William BF Brooks Washington Harvey's Eleventh Street Pennsylvania Avenue Louis Lomax George Bbbitt House Wade Harvey’s Justice Church Justice Made’s Third Street John A. Sutter California Maryland Jchicken Sutter Ollie James Kentabey Colbert Illinois Ollie Kermit Roosevelt Will Rogers Floyd Gibbons Pissyfoot" Johnson Louis Roosevelt Taft William Jennings Bryan Bryan Lois Ebbitt Miral Dewey Acland Navy

Parasites menace stock of country

Washington reports livestock disease threat as parasitism spreads with denser stocking on farms. Dr. J. R. Mohler warns a comprehensive control program is needed to safeguard future food supply, citing $50,000,000 annual losses in hides and wool plus multi million losses in meat milk and horsepower. He notes range-parasite spread and rising liver flukes tapeworms stomach worms and roundworms. Poultry losses from blackhead have driven turkeys west and northwest.

Washington J. R. Mohler Bureau of Animal Indest House Agriculture Department Pacific Rocky Mountain South Mohler Turkey

Eight Sororities Enter Inter Sorority Sing Night

Eight sororities are entered with as many as ten anticipated for the annual inter sorority sing set for 12 night in the new auditorium at 8115 r ppm. A silver loving cup will be awarded to Mu Phi Epsilon for first place. Judges include Dean J M Swarthout Mirabah Moore and Prof Thomas A Lar Vynot. The public is invited free.

Mu Phi Egsilon William Herbert Carruth Lma Jayhawk Rowles School of Fing Arts Mirabah Moore Thomas A. Lar Vynot

Overbrook Neighborhood Notes and Local Mentions

A jumble of social calls and visits across Overbrook and nearby towns. Residents including the Sullivans, Sudlacs, Thurbers, Giblers, Heyls, and Simmon family are listed with callers from Lawrence and Richland. The piece also recounts brief biographical notes on Herbert C Hoover and odd anecdotes about auctions and Siamese twins.

Court of Honor Held for Lawrence Scouts

Forty of the 166 registered Lawrence Scouts appeared for advancement before the February court of honor at the Chamber of Commerce. Eagle rank earned by Robert Dill of Troop 9 after four merit badges. Troop 10 leads in troop points. Tenderfoot to second class and merit badge progress noted for multiple scouts. Frank C. Melone earns Eagle for second time. Inspections planned for Troops 1 and 9, with mobilization calls warned. Ceremony conducted by L. R. Houston and H. G. Ingham with Rogue details on health, drilling and leadership.

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Robert Dill Troop 9 George Stapleton Kenneth Gracher Troop Trom AIS Walton Ingham Edwin Kant Robert Comfort Samson Snyder Dean Webb Ralph Harmon Tuston Jlrace Mason John McNown Myrzle Cooper Richard Conner Claude Dicker George Mayer Robert Benson John Emick Vaughn Pontius Eugene Richardson Robert |Viets Billy Viets Woodrow Lindsay Frank G. Melone Denal Belt John ,Manlchester Marshall Roach Charles Alexander George Allen Delos Douglas Ralph Tripp Kenneth Bruner William Corcoran Paul Tucker Ralph, Hawley Richard Scott Ella Key Robert Frank C. Melone Billy. Holloway Dick Nelson Lyman Terry Edgar Leigh L.R. Houston H. G.ingham B. Miller Clarence White W. B. Pine Francis Sterling E.R. Behrand RB. D. Childs Wyandotte Council

Pleasant Grove notes and injuries at local events

Noah Eberhart broke his leg Friday while dragging wood with injuries reported above and below the knee and was taken to a Lawrence hospital Monday. Local residents visited, attended a program at No. 6 Friday evening, and a birth occurred Tuesday February 21 with a son named George Burton. Several neighbors visited Lawrence Saturday afternoon and Sunday at various homes. A large crowd attended the Everett Peace sale Monday and local families were mentioned at multiple gatherings around No. 6 neighborhood.

Noah Eberhart Lawrence N. D. Messer A. L. Williams Leonard Henry Boehle Eg Ebberhary Perdue Elmer Landis Daverence George Beebe Everett Eberhart Rome August “Boehle EB. E. Daniel Willow Springs John Daniels Will Pippertham Lila Floriene Boehlle Everett

Buck Creek and Chester Buck Creek News Notes

Buck Creek and Chester Buck Creek news recounts visits and illnesses. Hugh Holder’s health fluctuates while Chas Armstrong and Frendle of Topeka are guests. Lewis Moses improves in Kansas City hospital. many locals attend the Moses sale on February 22 where Valley Grove ladies served lunch.

Hugh Holder Chas. Armstrong Frendle Topeka Lewis Moses Tibbett Kansas City Arthur White Doris Morris Duncan Irvylie Duncan Lawrence Moses Sale Valley Grove Jess Carney Frank McNalley James Duncan Buck Creek Clarence Heath Grantville Jeff. Parnell Batherick John Johnson Lone Tree Nolan Hill Baines

Fairview Missionary Society entertain guests March 7

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will be entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Leary on March 7 to observe Founder’s Day. A cordial invitation is extended to all interested. Mrs Paul Koehler returned home after an eleven day visit to Chanute Parsons and Coffeyville. Several notes of social visits and local activities fill the column with church events, birthdays, and community news.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Ernest Leary Paul Koehler Chanute Parsons Coffeyville Caroline Perkins Otto Dreher T. S. Curd Ca E. Ralston Fred Howard Alice Marie L D. Howard Mamie Howard Lawrence Chester Howard Vernon Garrett Shirley “Winifred Lola Trowbridge Alexander Oskaloosa Hubble Jordan My. Topping Walter Howard Walter Jr Harold Pleasant Valley Anna Peters Ed Howard L. D. Howard Ed Johnison Edna Ed Schafstal Misa Ruth Schafstal Hilda Koehler Yale D.C Basehor M. B. Brownlee Mary Brownlee Oscar Brownlee Sted

Social round of visits and family gatherings in Sibley area

Mrs Ernest Ra ston and children host and visit relatives in the Sibley Lawrence area. Numerous neighbors and kin including Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nisely Miss Laura Bell Laws Miss Gladys Eberhart Ted Brown and Miss Justine Brown attend dinners, church events, and a funeral service for Addison Bowen. Community members travel between Baldwin Vinland and Emmett Idaho for services and family time.

Ernest’ Ra‘ston Warren Roberts Ars. N. B. Brown Emmett Idaho Sarre Anna Peters Mabel Vinton Peters E. P. Schulmeyer Harve Cooper End Ty Griffin Laura Beil Laws Gladys Eberhart Harry Elliott Ray Altensere B. L. Brown Cigée Edwards Estel Moore Vinland Ernest Ralston Johns Aiken Elsie Charlotte Brown Ted Brown Homer Brownlee GW. Cooper Mildred Ruth Day Lawrence Dorothy June Cooper Lewis Howard Baldwin Sibley Jover Theoore Howard Ernest Leary Edda. Koehler William Wells Charles Wells Emma Wells Geo. Hunsinger Charles Henderson Baby Frank ‘Orrell Justine Brown Kansas’ City Harold"Marshal Fairiela Ann Sibley and Mir Charlotta Land Addison Bowen Clin E. L. Brown

Community News Recap From Capta ins Creek Area

Capta ins Creek social happenings highlight visits by Mr and Mrs Edgar White and family to Merriam. Mrs JA Reynolds and children spent time with daughter sister Mrs Alonzo Ambler aiding home cleaning. Locals help with hedge work. Otts visit relatives. Sunday visitors seen in Ottawa and Lawrence. a Prairie Center play titled One Minute of Twelve drew Ladies Aid at Bethel church. Local GOP banquet attendees named. Leslie Wayne Votaw visit noted. Ambler family appears frequently.

Edgar White Roger Miller Merriam JA. Reynolds Esplah Wesley Alonzo Ambler J. Earl Ott Belleview Howard Miller Ott Albert Miller Clyde Blaylock Mildred Klamm Ottawa Edwin Rice Floyd Broer Weever Clara Wiliam Seiwald Ladies’ Aid of Bethel Church Prairie Center L. L. Weller Bert’. Dowding Alahoma-K. U Harry Ambler Olathe S. F. Broadhurst Charley Gordon Ernie White Louis Middleton Milo Votaw Leslie Wayne Irvin Votaw Loren White Walter Sundley Bethel Mildred Louise Aperit Dorothy Gabriel Philip Gabriel Gus Gabriel Doris Dean Sam Gabrie Louis Mathia Marjorie Mathia Henry Kansas City Quo Hammer Mahala Louis McIntire Leon Andrews Donald John White McKinley Keeer Zenie Gunther Jennie LaVerne White Albert Miler Earl Ott William Ssiwald Luther Klopfenstein Tom Scott Ben Brecheisen Ed Mistele Neis Tuesay Russel Middleton T. C. White William. McKinney Albert Mier Prairie Center Farm Bureau Lon-Hale Alberta Gabriel Gertrude Braail William Brassfield Kansas City Henry Price Henry Schlegel Jim Hare Fred Hale

Prairie Center Social Notes in Local Letters

Sunday and weekend visits fill Prairie Center scene as neighbors share church, family time, and small gatherings. Mr and Mrs Miller and family visit. President Mendenhall speaks at Friends church. multiple calls and hospitalities wrap the week.

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