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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1928

Page

2

Honor Awards At Junior High Honor Roll And Attendance

Eleven junior high students received honor awards during yesterday afternoon’s promotions in the Lawrence high school auditorium. The 9-A honor roll lists thirteen students, with ten on the semester list and a separate perfect attendance roll noted. Lloyd Hatch is praised for three years of perfect attendance. the lists include many repeated names across six weeks and year-long honors with chevrons indicating semesters won. May hear sacred concert.

Lawrence High School Lloyd Hatch Janes Asher Mary Aston Ruth Foster George Gauck William Guffer Field Hatch Alice Hosford Eugene Hughes Margaret Johnson Alice Lowe Shayd Metzler Dick Nelson Aileen Nilan Willams Penney Hugh Randall Claudine Reynolds Marshall Willianmy Penney Evangeline Clark Floyd Hatch Evangelinal Clark George Geuck Linvd Metpler Claudine Reynolds John Stephenson Margaret Sherwood Idimmie Smith Robert Edger Llgud Meizter Ella Osborn Jimmie Smith Emblem Lloyd Metzler Embiem Margaret Sharwood Jehevron George Ganek Joh Stephenson William Gufler

Third Program by Vestecd Choir of Presbyterian Church

The Third Program by the vested choir of First Presbyterian Church will be held tomorrow at 7:45 PM in the church. The program features Meditation, With Devotion in Our Hearts, Silepherast, Come Thou Me Chadwick, The King of Love, and Holy God plus instrumental works for violin, viola, and cello.

First Presbyterian Church Chadwick Fedurlel Dsi

Tecumseh Buildings Burn In Kansas Fire

A blaze sparked by chimney embers destroyed the Tecumseh post office and the adjoining general store storage building. A small fire in the Methodist church nearby was extinguished with little damage. Total loss estimated at about 8000 dollars.

Topeka Tecumgeh Girect

Douglas County motorists urged to buy licenses early

Douglas county sheriff W J Cummings warned motorists that auto licenses are due January 1 and urged all county residents to purchase quickly. He said this helps officers determine vehicle ownership and keep licenses within county limits. So far 2024 applications reached 2,024, the highest for this point since five years ago when 2,314 were filed.

W. J. Cummings Dougis Douglas County Duglas

Houston plans financing for Democratic convention

Houston Texas January 21 AP R S Sterling chairman today organized a committee to plan financing for the national Democratic convention in Houston set for June 26 He expects broad public support but the fundraising method remains undecided A separate note mentions Iowa State star Fred Die Eine may miss the rest of the season with a knee injury after a game with Kansas State.

Houston Tex R.S. Sterling Towa State Tajored Ames Freddie Eine Ions Kansas Aggies

New Accounting Course Offered at K U This Spring

A new five hour accounting systems course will be offered for the first time by the K U School of Business this spring. It will be taught by Prof L T Tupy, limited to seniors and graduates, and covers procedures for various business concerns. A mathematics of investments requirement now applies to all accounting majors, and a business cycles course becomes a degree requirement for School of Business candidates.

K.U. School of Business Frank T. Stockton L. T. Tupy Stockton School of Business

Dis content over Pan-American union reforms grows

Havana and Montevideo dispatches report friction at the Pan American conference as Mexico proposes allowing multiple representatives on the governing board and as a public international law committee includes a declaration opposing intervention. United States delegates caution against debate while reaffirming policy. Dr. Terra calls for a Latin American league and suggests addressing Nicaragua.

Havana Jen Washington Govern‘ing Board United States Latin-America Montevideo Uruguay Terra Chamber of Deputies Coolidge Nicaragua Tetra North America

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Mara belle Cambrich

Mrs Mara belle Cambrich died at her Leavenworth home. Funeral services will be at Rock Valley M E church at 1 PM Sunday. Burial will be in Clintory cemetery.

Marabelle, Cambrich Marabelle Cambrich Leavenworth Rock Valley

Credit Studies at the University of Kansas

The December issue of The Credit World reviews work by the University of Kansas Bureau of Business Research on four credit bulletins led by Dean Frank Stockton. It covers credit courses, faculty advisory work for reorganizing bureaus, and includes photographs of Dean Stockton and professors Holtzclaw and Blocker.

University of Kansas Bureau of Business Research Frank ‘1. Stockton The Credit World National Retail Credit Association Pred Buereaus Dean Stockton Henry F. Holtzclaw J. G. Blocker Magaamie

Hislop to Preach at West Virginia Wesleyan College

Dr. Edward Hislop of First Methodist Church is invited as college preacher at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon. He will speak twice daily from February 12 to 19 on The Religion of Growing Mind. President Homer Wark, a former Kansas Methodist star, hosts the event with strong regional ties.

Edward Hislop First Methodist Church West Virginia Wesleyan Ated Bockhannon West Virginia Homer . Wark Kansas Winfield Wichita Kansas City Kan West Hislop Wark George H. Wark Nebraska Oklahoma J. R. Bechtel Thist City Higsop The Methodist Church Tislop

Labor Pushes 2.75 Percent Beer Plea Across Labor

Organized labor in Miami Florida backs a 2.75 percent beer under Volstead guidelines. William Green of the American Federation of Labor says the plan would not repeal the Eighteenth Amendment. He argues 2.75 beer is non intoxicating and government supervised sales could advance temperance while curbing illicit brewing and ethanol poisoning.

Miami Pla Organized Labor Leer Polis al Jss William Green American Federation of Labor United Brewery Federation Green Aboe

Mallartier in Assembly G A Class Gives Program

The G A class assembly at McAlpaste school featured a piano solo by Jary Corcoran, a violin solo by Glen Turner, readings by Mabel and the Virginia, and a reel by the Green. Miss Edith Kennedy noted nine pupils of the 6 4 class had perfect attendance in the semester. Mentioned were Kenneth Burni, Mary Corcoran, Margaret Curl, Dorothy Filiot, Marie Montgomery, Mary Esther Batier, George Flint, Alma Moorman, and Mabel Gredn.

Schoal Jary Corcoran Glen Turner Mabel The Virginia Reel By the Green Edith “Kennedy Margaret Curl Dorothy Filiot Marea Montgomery Mary Esther Batier George Flint Alma Moorman Mabel Gredn Eet Ant

Seek Shof Engineer Dowdy Disappears Near Pittsburg

William H Dowdy a 47 year old stationary engineer at Kansas City Southern shops vanished on January 20 while walking home from work near Pittsburg Kansas fellow workers joined in a large search centering on a wooded, hilly route. The hunt extended to nearby towns and Fort Scott and Kansas City was requested. His description has been broadcast by radio and mail. Fire damages Sherman theatre in Goodland Kansas. loss about 26000 insured. St Louis Cardinals purchase Laurel club of Colton State Baseball league six minor league clubs for development. New French note on treaty handed to Kellogg by Claudel in Washington.

Pittsburg Kansas Cily Southern William H. Dowdy Ant Dewey Fort Stott Kansas City New Goodland Kan Sherman St. Louis Laurel Miss St. Louis Cardinals Washington Kelloge Claudel

Franklin Haskell Gets Term in Pen

Franklin D. Haskell, a former Lawrence stenographer, was sentenced to from 1 to 10 years in the penitentiary for forgery. He pleaded guilty to two forgery charges from last November, having been released on bond after a prior arrest. While out on bond he wrote more bad checks, prompting merchants to complain to authorities. He reported to Judge Means, who imposed the sentence in district court this morning.

Franklin D Hasek Lawrence Hugh Haskell Frank Bates Nortonville Means California County Kansas City Meinley King National Fidelity Life Insuranc Ralph S. Latshaw

Third Vesper Service at KU Organ Recital

Laurel Everette Anderson of the University of Kansas presents his third Sunday vesper organ recital at 4 p.m. in the KU auditorium. The program features Bach preludes, Schumann arrangements, Tschaikowsky cantabile, Whitfield Andrews and Borodin pieces, with a quiet hour of organ music for the university and community. No applause. no entry during numbers.

Laurel Everette Anderson University of Kansas K. U Bach Christ Buel Schuownn Schumann James Pay Snliile Tschaikowsky Tachaikowrsky Husain Itias Althea Nix Andnade George Whitfield Andrews Gravia Oregan Dr. Andrews Tte Oberlin Conservatory of Music Hes Jong Hean Heroline Borodine Caucasus Dar Borodiag Anderson Orean

World petroleum output rises in 1927 across major nations

The Commerce Department reports 1927 world oil production at 1.254 billion barrels, up 156 million from 1926. The United States led with 905.8 million barrels, Russia rose to 72.4 million, and Colombia surged to 14.6 million, while Mexico fell to 61.2 million.

Washington Commerce Department United States Russia Venseruelt Persia Rumania Netherlands East Indies Bolombia South America

Mickens sues again in Topeka for 20000

Bert J. Mickens of Topeka, formerly Lawrence, files another 20000 damage suit against Dr. W C Nelson alleging improper surgery after a January injury at Memorial Hospital. Also reports a special choir at Congregation church and an evening sermon on marriage relations by Rev W M Backus.

Bert J. Mickens Topeka Lawrence R.H. Clayton Lawrence Paper Company W. C. Nelson Lawrente Mickeng Paper Company Nelson Memorial Hospital Wheeler Soevicks Lan W.M. Backus The Unitarian Church

Car Rollover Kills Bazine Man Near Scott City

Leslie Cole of Bazine was killed nine miles south of Scott City when a motor car he rode in rolled over five times after a rear tire blew out. Driver Oliver Reams of Alexander was unhurt.

Ness City Leslie Cole Bazine Here Scott City Oliver Reams Alexander

Mexican War veterans still on pension roll near centenarian age

W F Buckner of Paris Missouri nears 100 as one of six surviving Mexican War veterans on the pension list. Emma Buckner confirms her father will turn 100 on January 27 and notes the others include Uliah Gasaway in Indiana and Richard Toward in Texas among the five surviving comrades. Buckner’s long life, family, and local ties are highlighted as relatives prepare for the milestone.

Pucker Kansas City Star W. Ae Buckner Paris Buckner Kansas City Uliah Gasaway Reelsville Ind Edgar Washington Richard A Sterling Cuy Texas Calvin En Samuel Leffler St. Paul Ansiwer Jone Turker Emma Buckner National

Fires Put Out Across City After Chimney Sparks

The fire department made three runs yesterday afternoon and last night. A chimney spark started a fire at C. A Hill’s residence on Tennessee street with no damage. A roof fire at George Cavis’s home on Mapley street also caused no damage. A false alarm from the Sigma Pi Epsilon fraternity house on Indiana street later proved to be nothing.

C. A Hill Tennessee Street George Cavis Mapley Street Sigma Pi. Epsilon Indiana Street

Mystery calls plague New York couple at home

Dr Paul Gross and wife in East 58th Street faced a string of odd events starting with a funeral undertaker at their door and a nurse sent for a paternity case. A minister, hospital calls, and a report of a birth to triplets followed, all amid confusion and conflicting messages.

New York Paul Gross East 58Th Street Gross

Rebel General Sandino Wounded in Bombardment Report

Managua Jan 21 AP Advices from Ocotal say the rebel general Augustin Sandino may have been wounded in the airplane bombardment of his stronghold at Chi p ote last Sunday. Confirmation of his death or burial was not found. Marines in Ocotal report that Sandino was wounded in the head and shoulder and treated by a Mexican doctor. wounds described as serious.

Managua Nicaragua Ocotal Sandina Chipote Sandino

Missouri Supreme Court Asked to Revisit Insurance Rate Cut

The Supreme Court was asked today by She Ape and other Missouri insurance companies to reconsider its decision sustaining a ten percent rate reduction imposed by the Missouri superintendent of insurance for fire, lightning, hail and windstorm coverage. The fragment notes a separate remark about a woman liking weight loss.

Gase Washington Supreme Court She Ape Missouri Superintendent of Insurance of

Marketing School at Kansas State Agricultural College

A two day school of cooperative marketing will run February 9 and 10 in conjunction with the Kansas State Agricultural College Farm and Home Week. Sponsored by the college the federal Cooperative Marketing division and co-operative associations the event aims to share cooperative experience. More than 1 500 farmers and homemakers are expected with four days of programs and talks by prominent farm boosters. Wheat champions will be named after wheat train tours and a Farm and Home banquet on February 10. Five homemakers will be chosen as Master Farm Homemakers and will receive the award from The Farmer’s Wife magazine in cooperation with the extension service. Recreation mothers camps clubs and group activities are included. President Arrell of K S AC will address the homemaker topic.

Manhathin Kas Kansas State ‘Agricultural, College Federal Bureau . of Agricultural ‘Econa Eend Kan Sas Penn Nhek Better Farm Fional Kansas King Shammons Thorn Makers Farmer's Wife National Farm Woman’s Magazine Kansas Housewives Arrell K.S. A.C Tire Ovan

Belleview 4-H Club Elects Officers at Cudlex Home

The Belleview 4-H livestock club organized in Eudora last night with officers elected: Lawrence Cutler Sr as leader, John Cutler president, Matt Biekemeger vice president, Raymond Warmkee secretary and treasurer, Clifton Garrett reporter. Members will pursue litter fat barrow and beef projects. meetings planned for the third Friday each month at members' homes.

Belleview Lawrence Cudlex Eudora Lawrence Cutler, Sr John Cutler Matt Biekemeger Raymond Warmkee Clifton Garrett Morrow Barrow Ail Gilkison

Rescued White Collie Is Brought Ashore After Peril

Detroit reports a white Collie from Lake St. Clair floe survived two days in ice. Emmett Pentecost found the dog half a mile out, its feet and tail frozen. an officer euthanized it to end suffering. The Emporia Star notes Silver City sprinter Robert Greenwade aims to challenge eastern speedsters at Millrose. Julius Rosenwald donates 10000 to Byrd’s Antarctic expedition. Mecklen King jailed five years for embezzlement. Two divorces granted in district court with custody awarded.

Detroit St. Jairice Emmett Pentecost

Recaptured Irish prisoner after escape in Kilkenny

Wounded political prisoner James Nugent was recaptured twelve hours after his dramatic break from St Bricin s Military Hospital. He was seized at Callan Kilkenny twenty miles from his birthplace Clonmel. Everett McPheeters wins promotion in Curtiss-Salesmen league. George W Haldeman flies Ruth Elder on non stop flight to Lakeland Florida despite head winds.

Dublin Irish Free State James Nugent St.Bricin’s Callan Kilkenny Clonmela Everett -McPheeters of Laytreyce League of Curtig-Salesmen Everett Florida Curtiss Field N. Y A. P George W. Haldeman Ruth Elder Lakeland Fai

Memorial service for deceased church members held yesterday

A floral memorial service conducted by Preserian church was held in the church parlors for Mrs Becker, Mrs Allen, Mrs Pierson, Mrs Prentice, Mrs Rebeckson, Mrs Fullerton and Mrs Orr. Speakers shared memories and two sacred solos were performed. Flowers and wreaths surrounded the display as the service concluded with prayers. The Brackett group of Farm Bureau women met. Reed work and basketry were demonstrated. five new names added to the roll. Sixteen members attended the founders day dinner of PLE Chapter CW. Mr and Mrs Drexel Bobo announce birth of daughter Ruby Colleen on January 14. Mrs Bobo formerly Hazel Petersen of Lawrence.

Missiby Preserian Church AL Becker E.allen, Srs Rebecc’ Iérson Judda Fullerton George Orr Weilitten N. M.hough Michener Becker Hough Allen Brackett Farm Bureau J. R. Topping Elizabeth’ Kan- He LE Gitkison Wmit W. Pearl Martin Manhattan John Levett Tepning Janus Chapter CW P E. Q Sue ‘Todd Frances Carter Isabel Gilmore Elizabeth Davis Hana “Teeter Ruth Kenney Drexel Sr Bobo Galveston Ruby Colleen Bébo Hazel Petersen Lawrence

Personal News From Kansas City To Topeka

Miss Genevieve Verson spent the day in Kansas City. Mr and Mrs F W Hosford went to Topeka to attend the funeral of Mrs Hosfords grandfather F Golden who died at his home there on Thursday. He would have been one hundred on February 17. H Bullene left today for New York on a buying trip. Louise Christensen leaves tonight for New York to shop for spring at the Weaver store.

Genevieve Verson Kansas City F. W Hosford Topeka

Kansans Register 1610 Cosmetologists in State Last Year

Statistics from the state cosmetology board show 1 640 cosmetologists registered in Kansas last year with 56 apprentices and 53 manicurists also registered. Renewal notices for 1927 licenses were issued and a $7 fee requested, as a larger 1928 registration was anticipated. The report notes many professionals may not have registered since the law became effective June 17. Surrounding items mention Lindbergh’s return to Colon and a Los Angeles robbery confession by a former city bureau clerk.

Topeka Kansas Agate Jhearrd Sinc ND. Bickford Kansas Avenue Foneka

Harvard English dean Copeland to retire after 35 years

Cambridge Mass July 21 193? Tan 21 A B y Coney beloved of Har vard undergraduates for thirty five years and o lof the best known authorities in English in the world will say farewell to his classes at the close of the college year He is sixty eight years old Charles Townsend Copeland Boylston Professor of rhetoric and oratory at Harvard since 18 He will resign on advice of Dr William J Breed of Boston who counseled him to forego active duties of professorship in favor of occasional lectures He will retain lifelong relationship with Harvard as a center of English study His famous bachelor quarters at Hollis 15 remain haunt for hundreds of former students now visiting Harvard yard He has influenced many students including Rob ert Benchley Walter Lippmann John Reed Heywood Broun John Dos Passos Frederick L. Firm Aiken Edward Sheldon and B H Dooley President Lovwell has often listened to Copeland read or speak

Cambridge Coney Harward Olof Ceapey Charles Townsend Copel Boylston I Harvard Radcliffe Baye Uppeland Shin Harvfame Ias Harvard Yard Aaa Copeland Robert Benchley Walter Lippman John_Reed Heywood Broun John Dos Pasaos Frederick L. Yen Conrad Aiken Edward Sheldon B. H. Dooley Lovwell

Rust resistant wheat seed set for 1929 market

Minnesota station will not market rust resistant wheat until 1929 with only 125 bushels available. Seed will be planted in 1928 to advance development and seed may reach Minnesota farmers in 1929. The wheat lies between Marquis and durum, highly rust resistant and nutritious, likely costing about 25 percent more than ordinary wheat.

St.Paul,Minne Minnesota Agricultural -Experiment Station Andrew ‘Bass Minnesota Marquis Northwest

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