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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1926
Page
3
A lively recital is planned Tuesday at the university featuring faculty and student performers. The program highlights vocal pieces and instrumental works, with attendees invited to enjoy music in a festive setting.
Fragmented text records a flurry of social calls and visits among residents named Reetz Torneden Crabh Simmon Kniseon Bingle Winkel and others. It mentions Mrs Lena Reets and Mrs William Torneden visiting, relatives from Elk City and Lawrence, and a sick mother cared for by Mrs Reetz. The garbled notes reflect everyday neighborhood life with several names and brief movements.
The famed swimmer Weismuller resumes training after a period of quiet. He is aimed at competing in the Philadelphia event on July 25 1931, signaling a possible comeback after recent national meets.
The National Open is expected to draw countrywide golf players to the Sinko Country Club in Colursbus for a self tournament. The accompanying pictures feature George von im, Wile Kunier, Abe Espingsa, and Watts Gunn as highlighted participants.
Odd Fellows and 40 land S S teams battled to a 10 to 10 draw after four innings before darkness halted play. Bayne Arant and Yates sparked a first inning surge for the 40 and 3, while Lamb and buyers Gordo anchored the offense. The game will be replayed to determine a winner.
John Kuck of Kansas State Teachers College stays in condition for the National A A U championship by harvesting in western Kansas. He spends time daily throwing the javelin to maintain form, with a current mark of 21 feet 7 inches and a Kansas conference throw of 214 feet 1 inch in practice.
Yesterday in the major and minor leagues, Boston beat Chicago 3 to 2 while New York and Cincinnati won in the National League. American Association, Western League, and Southwestern League standings are listed with results including St Paul, Milwaukee, Toledo, Enid, Salina and Topeka. The National League official standings reflect Friday games with Cincinnati, Louis, Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia. A note announces a fireworks sale at Hess Drug Store starting tomorrow.
The Eagle baseball team defeated the Kiwanis club 7 to 4 in a junior league game. Arlen pitched six strikeouts over two hits as Eagles capitalize early and late runs. Errors aided Kiwanis, but solid Eagle hitting and defense secured the win in a season’s second victory.
The Bowersock Theatre screens Desert Gold with Neil Hamilton Shirley Mason and William Powell in Zane Grey’s tale of the old West. Dick Gale returns from distant life to confront Fordland raiders, brigands, and a jealous pursuit, as Mercedes faces danger from Landree. The week also offers Paris and The Dixie Merchant with Charles Ray Joan Crawford and Madge Bellamy, plus Cherryblossom racing amid high drama.
The report states Governor Val Llanto of Morelos announces resignation as the state faces severe turmoil. Moments after the resignation, officials describe a precarious situation with social unrest and calls for stability from local leaders.
The Four Leaf Clover Club met at Ora Herd's home on July 2. A rule limiting membership to girls from the immediate community was passed due to growing interest. Dorothy Powell spoke on well dressed club girls, Alice Powell on thimble history and use, and Dorothy Pine on proper sewing positions. Next meeting set for July 9 at Wilma Hartman's home with a program titled How to Earn gin money.
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