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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1929

Page

2

University Bands to Present Twenty Second Midwinter Concert

The combined Red and Blue Bands of the University, ninety musicians strong, will perform their twenty second mid winter concert in the university auditorium Wednesday night January 16 at 8:30. Admission is free for townspeople and students. The program, about ninety minutes, includes classical and popular pieces with Ruth Greatt as soloist and Sydney David on xylophone.

C. McCanles Ruth Greatt Plang Sydney David Trothelie Bilis Cave Alta

Busy marriage day for Judge as licenses issued

In Topeka the judge issued three marriage licenses in one afternoon, two couples wed by Judge Menger. The total licenses granted since January 1 reached fifteen. Separately, bills were introduced in the Kansas House proposing state education institutions in Great Bend Garden City, and a state polytechnic school in Great Bend with appropriations.

He Menger Court House Henry Tedie Kansas City Thelma’ Wilkimson Bates City Menger Ernest J.sheldon Minnie Jenore Craiz Toneka Olaf Rosebrook Vonna May Lymn Topeka Great Bend Kansas Rep. Blood Sedgwick

Royal invalids gain as king sinks slow progress at Buckingh

At Buckingham Palace, three royal invalids were reported to be making progress at noon. King George's very slow recovery continued, while Queen Mary's cold improved and she had practically recovered from her indisposition. Prince George's cold was also much better.

London Buckingham Palace King George Mary Prince’ George

PUPILS IN PROGRAM AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL HIGH

Sixth grade pupils from elementary schools present a concert in the Liberty Memorial High School Auditorium at 8 15 p m Wednesday admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children proceeds go to the school instrument fund selections include traditional and folk songs with violin solo and choral pieces by noted teachers and composers from the University music department institutes of the era

Liberty Memorial High School Mabel Barnhart Benettoice Genevieve West Pinckney Alice‘Dicker Wood- Sandred Kirkham Cord- TH Public School Music Tor Music G. Mar Hulk Lorpio Little Susie Sandman Hansel and Gretel Humperdinck Ad Korsakov Fames Wark Weeker Norman Edmer Loomis

Examinations Set At High School Beginning Tomorrow

Final exams on the first semester work will be held at the senior high school tomorrow and Thursday. Students will be dismissed Friday for teachers to grade papers and prepare reports. Grade cards will be distributed Sunday morning and students attend short class sessions during the summer. Enrollment for the second semester is nearly complete. Exams last one and one half hours with a schedule of hours listed for tomorrow and Thursday.

John R. Barnes Sas Fternoon

Farm relief moves eyed by Hoover and lawmakers

Washington reports President-elect Hoover and congressional leaders favor simultaneous farm relief work in the five weeks before the new congress. Rep Parnell Indiana says Senate first with tariff revision in mind while House committees study agricultural aid. Hoover also discussed government reorganization with Rep Dal Hager urging new push for movement begun in Harding era.

Washington Senate House Congress Hoofer Representative Parnell Indiana House Agriculture Committee House Committee Dal Hager Massachusetts Harding

Frankie Civella Dies After Boxing Knockout In Pittsburg

Frankie Civella of Kansas City died in a hospital in Pittsburg Kansas from brain concussion after a knockout in the semi final bantamweight bout with Steve Saline. An inquest was planned for today. Civella, about 20, had fought in several Kansas City area matches over the previous three years and was married.

Pittsburg Kans Frankie Civella Kansas City Civella Steve Saline Shrine Patrol

Ottawa Pioneer Christine Anderson Dies at 84

Ottawa Kansas January 15 AP Mrs Christine Anderson 84 longtime Ottawa pioneer dies after long illness She came to Ottawa in 1865 Her husband Capt A L Anderson died in 1894 an officer in an Ohio Civil War regiment She is survived by four children Evan Alexander Anderson Wichita Jan Anderson Kansas City and Mig Will Staley Tulsa Okla

Ottawa Kan Christine Anderson A.l.”Anderson Ohio Chil Will Staley Tulsa Okla

Rabbi Levinger Elected National Legion Chaplain

Indianapolis January 16 AP Rabbi Lee J Levinger of Columbus Ohio was elected national chaplain of the American Legion at a meeting of the national executive committee He succeeds Rabbi Herman J Beck of Pottsville Pa who resigned Becks resignation was accepted following his report January 1 and cited health as a possible cause A sub committee will study changing the selection method and report at the May meeting Levinger served as a World War I chaplain and teaches at Ohio State University

Indianapolis Ind Lee J. Levinger Columbus Ohio American Legion Legi Levinger Herman. J. Beck Pottsville France Ohio State ‘University Beck

Reed urges national action on agricultural relief and tax reform

Governor Reed warns Kansas lags in wealth growth while taxes on real estate rise sharply in proportion to expenses. He urges national handling of agricultural relief, favors a one cent gas tax for roads and outlines a plan to complete an all weather state highway system with 2,095 miles of work and $15 million cost. He proposes a temporary period for the extra tax and cites population stagnation as a concern.

Kansas Reed Read United States Michigan Steed

Edison Off for South to Fort Myers Winter Visit

Thomas Edison, aged inventor, heads to Fort Myers Florida for his annual winter trip joined by Harvey Firestone and Henry Ford. Edison, accompanied by his wife, beamed for photographers at the station and appeared in strong health and spirits, showing he had gained weight recently. Newark N Judati reports from AP dateline January 15.

Thomas Edison Fort Myers Florida Harvey | Firestone Henry Ford Edison Newark N. Judati

Divorce Day Grants and Delays Mark November Docket

In district court today Judge Hugh Means disposed of most November term divorce actions ahead of February term. Several divorces were granted or continued, others dismissed on plaintiffs motions. Custody remained under advisement as remaining cases were adjourned to the next term.

Hugh Means Judge Means Luella Ware William Ware Charles L. Brown Lucille Brown Anna Goodger C. R. Goodger Carrie Gulley Ora F. Gulley Lillian Steponek James Steponek J. Frank Davis Anna R. Davis Edericka Strode Gordon Strode

Varied Program From University Fine Arts Students

A mid winter recital in the University Auditorium featured upperclassmen from the school of fine arts performing piano voice organ and violin numbers. Dean Swarth commended their technique and interpretation while audience members praised the varied program and the performers Marian McNabb Selma Aas Margaret Drennon Leila Hemphill Amands Wulf Kathryn Langmade Louise McCurdy Bernice Cale Tanet Coulson John Moore Ena Hepler Kathleen Sarlos and Dorothy Kuersteiner participated.

University University School of Fine Arts D. M. Swarthout School of Fine Arts Marian McNabb Selma Aas Margaret Drennon Leila Hemphill Amands Wulf Kathryn Langmade Louise McCurdy Bernice Cale Tanet Coulson John Moore Ena Hepler Kathleen Sarlos Dorothy Kuersteiner

K U Glee Club On WDAF Radio Concert

Twenty nicked singers glee club of the University under Prof Eugene Christy will broadcast on WDAF Kansas City Star radio Thursday January 24 from 10 15 to 11 00. Program features semi classics and college songs led by the whole group with To Arms Ole Uncle Moon and Woodland Roses. A quartet or solo will follow with a closing medley including I m a Jayhawk Fight for Kansas and Alma Mater.

Glee Club Altho

Oil sets record again as U S production rises

Tulsa report shows the weekly average production in the United States reaching 2,604,862 barrels, a new high. Gains come from Santa Fe California and Hendricks Texas fields while Oklahoma dips. Seminole breaks decline with a 2,000 barrel rise and West Texas adds about 5,500 barrels daily. An epidemic of severe colds among statesmen prompts debate over hats off to the dead at public functions.

Tulsa Okla Santa Fe Calif Hendricks Texas United States Oil and Gas Journal Oklahoma Seminole West Texas Paris Tong Periede

Salvation Army Council Considers Booth Retire Request

Sunbury on Thames England Jan 15 AP The high council of the Salvation Army weighs General Bramwell Booths response to retirement demands A vote on the adjudicating resolution was planned for the evening session The councils knowledge indicates the reply was a refusal to step down The adjournment and official statement followed as the decision moved forward

Sunbury-on-Thames England High Bramwell Booth High Council

Re Elect Topeka Man Anti Saloon President Reelected

Dr. David Shields of Topeka was reelected president of the Kansas Anti-Saloon League at the board meeting. Rev. Joseph A. McClellan of Topeka was reelected superintendent. Other officers include E. E. Stauffer of Wichita as vice president and W. Clark of Baldwin as secretary. State headquarters committee members span Baldwin Lawrence Wichita and Topeka with several named. Dr. Julius Smith and Justice Richard J Hopkins were elected personal trustees from Kansas.

Cold wave moderates across Kansas after record lows

Topeka reports a sharp cold snap with temperatures sinking to 3 above in the state. Concordia 8 above, City of Coaldand 10 above and Wichita 12 above. State meteorologist S D Flora forecasts moderation in the next few days with mostly cloudy skies and rising temperatures in the southeast and extreme east portions.

Topeka S. D. Flora Concordia City Coadland Wichita

Oskaloosa Banquet Fetes Fathers And Sons In Holiday Event

Miss y Stemsall of Denver and Clifard Hums attended the Sharonport street event. January 13 at 7 30 was the next church session. A Friends of Africa study and a three course Methodist banquet for over one hundred sons and fathers featured Hi Y songs, a cornet solo, and remarks by Superintendent Portwood of Atchison. The event included red and white table decor, fruit cocktail, chicken patties, trvy, creamed peas, pumpkin pie, coffee, and whipped cream. Mrs PFJ Roberts hosted the W. F. M. S. meeting, and Morse returned to open a law office.

Spurlock Missy Stemsall Denver Colo Sharon Port Friendship Hall Ret. Black Amos Leech Billie Portwood Atchison PF. J. Roberts Methodist Church Friends of Africa William Morse J. W. Roberts Elizabeth Slade Grayson Waggoner Helen Fulton Amos, Jr Billy Leech Rath Saeher B. P. Baviz

Plans for Raising the Girl Reserve Budget Face Discussion

Community plans for boosting the Girl Reserve budget were discussed as members praised Mrs. Leech for hospitality. County officials, partly departing the courthouse, attended a farewell banquet at the Commercial hotel, with a list of honored staff. A license issue delayed a Topeka wedding, and local society events included the Methodist Aid gathering in Friendship hall with a January program and luncheon.

Charles Metzger Elmer Edmonds Lloyd Morris Ray Kellay Helen Fulton Theols Decker St. Joseph Topeka Stow Friendship Hall Reber Mned Metzger Irwin Dennis George Wendel Harry, Brown Lottie Barnett Duke Brown Inez Wheeler Miss Shrader Jaeqmann S Shrader Lena Roberts Inez-Wheeler Warren Metzger Loraine Dennis Davis Our State iDuke Brown Ham E. Dellinger Dodge City Safurd Ford County Dellinger Hal Lucy Reines Toveka George Raines Lucy Isurer

Government Worker Stays On Job After 31 Years

Fred D. Young, a Kansas City post office employee with 31 years on the federal payroll, says he remains at work to stay active and due to his recovery after a long illness. He credits Sargon tonics for restoring his energy, eliminating chills and fever, improving sleep, and ending chronic biliousness and nerve unrest. He reports renewed strength and plans to paint and garden after work. Adapted from a local advertisement.

Authouch Fred D. Yoer Agi City Post Office Tye Fred D. Young Mr. Young Norton Kansas City Sargon

Tuesday Evening Program With Mixed Musical Acts

A noisy schedule lists memory garden, several ensembles, and a theater showing through the night. Acts include Sleenmbergs Carlsing Sextet, Dutch Masters Minstrels, Lonr'ne Correct Time, Sixteen Singers, and other acts. The page notes time slots from 7:00 p m to 10:00 p m with various venues and a Sunrise musical program on Wednesday. A grain markets listing for Kansas City appears amid the program details.

Sleenmbergs-Carlsing Freel-Elsemon Estradians Fresimayn Dr. Royal Cope Jiour Jenny Wren Kansas City Board UF Yodhe Orchestra Msas City United States Annyhem Keke Nia Foresters Bith Brothers New Yorke Studio Prograni

Ice cutting and dairy feeding notes in old notice

The text describes ice cut into even rectangular cakes for easier packing in the ice house, with stakes at each end to guide straight cuts. It also mentions dairy roughage quality affecting cow bedding choices and notes Chancellor E H Lindley touring Topeka for a Kansas Anti-Saflom League trustees meeting.

Gligu Sem Hunter West Hills Lawrencia E.H. Lindley Topeka

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