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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1929
Page
4
An odd excerpt cites life mysteries and a Saskatchewan dinner honoring the world's champion cow. The guest of honor, via proxy, supplied most of the dinner and the event departed from usual custom in several ways.
A special spring session of Congress seems likely to pass farm relief legislation under President Hoover. Influential senators push to shift the bill into his administration, arguing his experience will aid a workable program. House leaders from Kansas, including Day Anthony, have left the current session but left a strong imprint on appropriations and committee work.
Legislators are urged to favor benefit district taxpayers under the new highway program. Property owners who funded early road building deserve equal treatment as gasoline tax funds become available. The session should address burden equalization and the speaker race among hopefuls.
The Topeka Capital recalls President elect Hoover and outlines his anticipated early tasks before March 4 while noting Kansas miner tensions led by Alexander Howat. It also mourns the death of Prof Emeritus A M Wilcox, a Greek scholar and public voice, praising his liberal stance and influence at the University of Kansas.
Sorrow over Me Gee Osborns serious illness nears death and uncertainty about his survival. State leaders Gov Robinson and Sidney Clarke, plus two county commissioners, travel to Leavenworth for a bond meeting but return due to engine trouble. Belle Davis to sing tomorrow in Our Yankee Cousin for charity. Miss Zella Neill starts Bethany College music instruction in Topeka. Hollister and Miss Laura Allison wed January first in Spencer Indiana. Hollister formerly with Sutliff clothing. Neighbors welcome the couple to married life.
Local notes report Baptist Church wired for electricity with new fixtures centered in the sanctuary. Dr C J Simmons travels to Wamego to present a paper to the Golden Belt Medical association. Miss Claudia Pendleton returns from Maryland and Europe. Mrs A P Clark injures hip on ice, resting well. Citizens complain Massachusetts Street not cleaned this winter. Merchants National Bank declares semiannual 4 percent dividend with over $5,000 in surplus.
The report recalls Sergeant Herbert Skinner, the first Company H man to retire to Lawrence from the bivouac in the hive forest, arriving today from Camp Funston while recovering from an explosive bullet wound in his right eye. He was wounded in the thighs on September 38 by a misfired shell. Professor Nelson, a physiology chemistry professor at K U, was elected president of the Kansas City section of the American society, and Professor H C i
Christmas notes from Olathe and nearby towns list numerous visits and gatherings. Families including Burtons, Shulers, Garbers, Metskers and Chis share holiday time, piano recitals, and betrothal chatter while Colyer school opens after vacation.
At a Kansas City meeting Allen secretary treasurer notes dangers to doctors crossing country roads. The city resolves to thank Mrs J A Hamlin of the Social Service League for tireless influenza work with a $50 city bonus as a substantial gesture of recognition.
Frederick Sale of the Richmond News Leader argues advertising firms in all lines now awaken to the value of reductive ads. He says increased automobile and jewelry ads raise public desire for quality goods and that cooperation and associations boost the success of individuals and the group.
On January 6 1876 Fort Scott Monitor prints Eurene Wares The Washerwomans Song a work that would become a Kansas literature staple. January 7 1877 Albert H Horton orders briefs in Kansas supreme court cases bound and preserved in the state library. Pastor Ch A Richard to address federation of Women Missionary Societies in Kansas City Kan. Miss Grace Olin assists at the register of deeds office in the courthouse.
The Lecompton column reports numerous Christmas visits among local families and friends from Topeka Perry and Kansas City. It notes holiday attendance at Sunday school, new 1929 officers for the Methodist group, travel to Independence Missouri, a death obituary for William A. Goepfert near Perry, and various family activities, illnesses, and greetings across the community. The piece highlights longtime residents, military connections, and intercity journeys reflecting life in early 20th century Kansas.
Ben Garber was mentioned at the J D Garber home Monday morning. Joecoh Mackey visited Lawrence on Monday. Homer Disque called at the Carl Wacker home Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Morris Ewing and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Robert Johnson and family. Will Johann visited Dan Jo hanning at the W H Hornberger home Friday evening. Mr and Mrs D L Burton spent the day.
Big Springs residents host New Year gatherings and dinners with neighbors from Tecumseh Topeka and Lecompton. Local clubs plan Tequiz and pie supper proceeds fund school equipment. Kennedy Kids stage a community play. Visitors include Murphy Lev in Levin families and Swadleys enjoy New Year hospitality.
Mrs. Guenther of Leavenworth hosted visit with TT Hall Davis of Washburn College spent a week with H. C. Davis. Big Springs Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs Elmer Kettering’s home postponed due to bad weather. Rev R. C. Conn and party had New Year dinner with L. Milliken. Fred Painter of Topeka and Mrs. Grant Johnson of Lawrence dined with M. B. Duncan. Mrs. Fred Lahnmaier was entertained at 6 PM dinner at the John French home.
Capta ins Creek and Mrs Edwin Parker hosted guests including Mr and Mrs David Jewett of DeSoto and Mr and Mrs Billy Brassfield and Mr and Mrs Jack Stone of Kansas City two weeks ago. Alonzo Ambler and daughter Midred Louise visited with Harry Ambler family. Miss Pedro White of Lawrence spent weekend with John White family. Ottoawa area residents Ralph Browning and Henry Mathia visited, and Thompson White dinner guests included M F Richardson. Chester Huffine and Elma Huffine joined Harold White family for Sunday.
A Christmas day update notes ongoing flu cases in the neighborhood with residents visiting relatives in Kansas City and Overland Park. It records multiple meals and gatherings at homes of the Ambler, Miller, White, Reynolds, and Broadhurst families, plus teachers and students visiting from Manhattan. Also mentions Radio and Turkish revolution news with Latin alphabet adoption and a marriage license issued to Dale Kendall and Harriet Kendall.
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