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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1928
Page
2
Uncertainty over the Lawrence milk market as distributors consider lowering prices after a January 1 raise. Producers report limited gains from higher butterfat payments, while a Douglas County Milk Producers association seeks to align producer and distributor interests and press for fair weight and butterfat compensation.
State entomologist Dr H B Hungerford of the University of Kansas warns eastern Kansas homeowners of likely elm and other tree damage from the spring canker worm. Protective measures urged include banding trunks with cotton bands and tarred paper strips to stop wingless female moths, with care to secure bands firmly.
The Kane Gus Livestock Association will hold its annual convention in Wichita March 8 with a preliminary executive meeting March 7. The Kansas Livestock Association, with about 10 000 members, is among the largest of its kind in the United States. About 1 300 members are expected to attend. Real estate transfers include Ralph B Standing and wife of Lawrence to Arthur M Clough of Lawrence for Lot 53 Fair Grounds Addition Lawrence.
The University of Kansas tumbler team will make its first appearance next Thursday between halves of the Iowa State basketball game. The exhibition will feature singles doubles and pyramid work in a seven minute display. The team includes Captain Leroy Plumiey Guys Vau L Downs Onman Earl le WI ans Wichita Henry Jones Salina Harold Reed Ransae City Mow and Walter Watts McLeath Herbert G Allphin coaches the tumblers.
Thomas A Edison arrives in Fort Myers for his Florida season and outlines a plan to search 1 500 plants for rubber bearing varieties. He expects 30 to 50 suitable species from this effort, testing 945 so far, with Mrs Edison noting a strict diet due to indigestion. Henry Ford expected to visit soon.
Mrs J D Fincher of Lena and Hedgman Franklin Watts of Lecompton are commemorated in deaths notices. Fincher, born June 7 1849 in Pennsylvania, lived in Kansas since childhood and died January 11 at her daughter’s home in Lawrence. she is survived by a daughter, a grandson, a sister, and nieces. Watts, born July 4 1859 near Lawrence, died January 10 at home in Lecompton aged 68. survived by his wife two sons a daughter a grandson two brothers and a sister. funeral January 12 at Lecompton United Brethren Church with burial at Pleasant Grove cemetery.
Spectators in Council Grove Kansas watched 142 pints of high grade amber colored rye described as holiday cheer smashed at the courthouse bricks. Pat Sway was arrested for drunkenness and posted a 10 bond for Monday police court appearance. Meanwhile the Second Christian Church invites relatives and neighbors to a fellowship dinner as thanks for help with church indebtedness.
The annual church meeting elected officers across deacons elders trustees and deaconesses for staggered terms. Ford Ledoux Ell Holmes Henry Cobb J. W. Peterson and others were named to three year or fill vacancies. General boards organized with Albert Williams president and R G Ardrey as elder president and H F Holtzclaw as deacon president. The pastor reported 60 new members and 19 losses with a net gain of 41. a memorial service was held for year’s deaths.
The 1928 University of Kansas rifle squads are revealed with 34 women and 25 men listed. Women include Wilma Brink Lois J. Clayton Martha Gembs Catherine Crowley and others. Men feature Wayne Kerr Verdon Westhoff Yard Mutter Donald Laurenman Paul Beardstec and additional teammates.
WREN will broadcast addresses by President Coolidge of the United States and President Machado of Cuba from Havana. The hour long program will air at 9:30 PM Central Standard Time on the red and blue NBC networks.
A salt marsh district well in Stafford county near Ellsworth arch 40 miles northwest of Hutchinson yielded free oil after blasting a caving hole at 3 400 feet. The No 1 Lifers well, drilled by Mid-Co Corporation and Frank Hooper, showed oil in a shallow formation after penetrating a one foot interval. The well location lies about 30 miles west of Hutchinson in the Hutchinson field area. Nearby items report a California death and a Detroit radio graduate.
An AP overview of Nicaraguan rebels led by Sandino fighting U S Marines across jungles and mountains. The piece describes rugged terrain near Corinto Granada and Nueva Segovia, guerrilla tactics including women couriers, improvised bombs, and the Marines adapting to jungle warfare amid unreliable roads and tropical conditions. It notes rebel strength, training gaps, and historical female combat participation, with vivid portraits of the local moxos and the harsh, fatalistic local attitude.
In Chicago’s Kennington Pullman Car and Manufacturing shops a noon arrest turned violent as Herman Hiliger was killed when he drew a pistol. Officers Michael Shannon and Patrick Devine were wounded and Tony Kalwalis was seriously wounded as about 1500 workers fled and then confronted the officers. Police returned fire, ending the exchange with Hiliger dead and the crowd briefly threatening the officers.
At the thirty sixth annual Kansas Press Association convention in Wichita the event concluded with Charles P Beebe retiring as president. W C Simons praised membership growth while sessions featured Capper Organization remarks and discussions on journalism education and industry trends.
A year-old Guernsey bull from F. G. L. Tiarbour of Lawrence was sold by Dr. Harbour to Dr. W. Ball of Coffeyville for Hall's herd at 500 dollars. Three heifers were bought by Hall for the Coffeyville herd. Ethelbirds Director traces to Lone Pine Molly Cow, a Nat Drury show champion in 1922, with notable butterfat records.
A garbled OCR listing shows multiple radio shows and times such as Biscuit and Pancake, Collier's Hour, Jenny Wren Millers, and Roty Theatre. Mixed references to New York origin segments, Cooking school, and Montgomery Ward appear with fragmented times like 6:50 p m and 9:20 10330. The readable items indicate a schedule page noting program names and time slots.
Mr and Mrs J W Way and small son Bobby James visit Mrs Way's parents Mr and Mrs C R Dicker. Prof Roy To and guest Arthur James of Omaha Neb drove to Excelsi Springs Mo for short stay. Julius Kaba Arthur Edwards and Chris Dannenberg and families went to Kansas City earlier this week. Phil Edwards heads to St Petersburg Fla to visit his parents Chap EB Edwards. Mrs EB A Cole just returned from three weeks in Salina Chapman and nearby towns. YMCA advisory board to meet for dinner this evening at the Thimble Tea Room.
Secretary Mellon warned at a Republican club that Congress should not lower taxes if revenue declines. He said if business slows and tax yields fall, Congress may raise rates to fund government needs. He argued excessive rates harm the economy and urged balanced taxation while praising sound economy. Kansas news notes election of Valentine as Kansas Press Association president and staff updates.
Admiral Brumby testified that every possible step to save the Six men trapped in the torpedo room was taken and that diving would not have saved lives. He reviewed operations from December 18 when the rescue ship Falcon arrived to December 29 when salvage plans began, noting civilian suggestions were considered but none could alter the outcome.
William Edward Hickman, the confessed kidnapper and Marian Parker slayer, was examined to gauge sanity after being awakened between midnight and 2 am. Doctors, including Dr Cecil Reynolds, say he is among the most sane men today, though Hickman feigns insanity at times. Police report also note a theft of a foot from John Curd at 1507 New Hampshire Street.
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