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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1925
Page
2
A fragmented OCR snippet references names and phrases including Thelima Ory Hannah Mae and Helen. It appears as an assortment of buttons verses and a story point, with unclear context or action. The readable elements are scattered without a coherent event or outcome.
The University of Kansas registrar adopts a photo grades system to send complete student records quickly. About 250 junior and senior records will be processed daily, with two days to prepare and another two to mail, enabling all grades to reach students in about a week instead of three months.
Fragmentary Leavenworth insert hints at a community reaction to an ad styled as a public claim. Mentions Leavenworth Kansas Concordia and a person named Davies with unclear role. No firm event or outcome readable.
Vague OCR fragments mention an election for Congresswoman with unclear numbers and references. Readable items include names Foss and 9,251 actions. No clear event date or location is present.
Dr. Forrest Allen, director of athletics at the University of Texas, closed his coaching class for entrance exams last week though keeping enrollment open after summer session began. He notes the department did not advertise and yet has one of the largest basketball classes with high grades, attracting college and large high school coaches many of whom were outstanding players.
Hughies Walker and Buck Brady are set to meet in the feature bout of the American Legion boxing show. They are due to arrive in Lawrence this afternoon and will work out at noon at the Chamber of Commerce Workmen’s site. A large crowd is expected at Leathers Park to accommodate spectators.
James F Gunby, cashier of Buffalo State Bank, died from a bullet wound in his home bathroom after leaving a bank officials meeting two hours earlier. He was 54, born in Wilson County, started banking 30 years ago, and founded Altoona State Bank in 1904. He leaves a widow and five sons.
A fourteen inch water pipe broke near Eighth and Tencurbe streets at 2 AM causing a miniature geyser. Water was shut off from Eighth to Tenth and from Tenth to Kentucky to Tennessee streets for repairs all day. Local gas lines complicated the break as crews worked to restore service. Meanwhile Dr E H Lindley of the University of Kansas will address a National Education Association meeting in Indianapolis on Thursday night on The College and the People. Herbert Brown of Fadoya was arrested on a worthless check charge, pleaded guilty, and paid the check amount plus costs. The Fourth of July celebration in Concordia will feature an address by the grand master of O F while residents plan travel Friday.
Mrs Webster on the front porch when a thief entered the back of the Webster residence. The intruder stole a pocketbook containing money, discovered missing about forty five minutes later when Mrs Webster went to her room for funds. Bloodhounds tracked a route around the home but the trail was lost on Seventh Street. A car seen nearby is believed to have served as the thiefs escape.
Bob Williams of Loyal Cafe was found guilty in police court this morning of operating a mint vending machine during May. He was fined 550 and costs and posted a 200 appeal bond. Officers testified the machine paid out mints and five cent tokens, used in trade at the shop. Trial for E. F. Barncord as well as related mint vendor charges was reset for next Monday.
Regents approve continued appointments for an array of instructors and assistant professors across zoology accounting economics education physical education drawing and painting electrical engineering biochemistry and mathematics. A routine well baby clinic is scheduled tomorrow at city hall. mothers must bring babies and arrive by 2 30. Nolan Kerron of Bonner Springs visited Lawrence today.
Albert Mattegon is named in connection with the case of FE Erland Carson who was first arrested by city officers but turned over to county authorities. His preliminary hearing is set for late today.
Portland hosts the thirtieth International Christian Endeavor convention from July 4 to 6 days with 16 000 leaders from 48 states and many foreign countries expected. Governor Gifford Pinchot and other speakers attend. An automobile 175 mile ride over Columbia River Highway and around Mount Hood features the event. Sessions, a 22 000 seat mass meeting, and a 500 voice chorus highlight the program with preparations and local notices filling the day.
Miss Louise Jef and Miss Anni Sweeney presented a strong concert last evening at Fraser Hall. Miss Miller sang with notable warmth in English songs and the aria Jewel Song from Faust, while Miss Sweeney displayed fine technique in Capriccio and Liszt Tarantella. Dean D. M. Swarthout accompanied, and Professor C. A. Preyer assisted in Spanien Serenade and Grieg Concerto. The next University School of Fine Arts recital features Miss Kathleen Simpson next Monday at 8 PM.
Fréd J. Goti, a Chicago jeweler, and two accomplices robbed a salesroom on the 14th floor of the Republic Building in the central business district. They escaped with jewelry valued at 150000. Investigators seek suspects as details unfold.
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