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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1928

Page

4

Journal World July 4 1928 News Summary

A Lawrence Kansas post office notice explains mail delivery times for the Journal-World. The article discusses Arctic rescue operations, urging unity and coordinated actions as multiple expeditions operate near Spitzbergen. It also notes currency stabilization efforts in France and Germany after World War I, indicating the shifting victors and defeated as debt settlements reflect postwar conditions.

Arctic Spitzbergen Kretic

Southern Democrats split over Houston results and Prohibition

Discontented southern leaders drift toward supporting Smith while urging no change to the Volstead Act. Dan Moody refuses Asheville meeting. Parker backs convention nominees. Churches and dry factions seek to divert votes from Smith on prohibition, amid uncertain outcomes. Kansas contemplates a special legislative session to salvage highway federal aid. wheat harvest amid summer heat brings mixed feelings.

Parker Louisiana South Smith

Weather Spell Eases Harvest Worries in Kansas

A spell of fry weather for a week or more says harvests will proceed with fewer heat worries. Senator Reed opposed a prohibition move in this year's campaign, a stance that now seems bolder. Kansas reporters anticipate lengthy primary coverage as multiple candidates contest governor, congress, sheriff, and other seats.

Old Home keepsake lists county officers of 25 years ago

A July issue preservation feature shows portraits of county officers including C O Bowman county superintendent M A Gorrill county attorney W R Stubbs representative H Henley and others. It notes the keepsake box for the new courthouse and references moves into the C B Parnell corner cottage and upcoming travel and birthday events.

C. O. Bowman M. A. Gorrill W. R. Stubbs Geo. Barker A.henley BE. E Myers J. W. Games Geo. A. Flory Adaline, Horner Chas. A. Smart A. L. Seligm J. H. Mitchell A.W. Armstrong Lloyd Duffee Carl Phillips J. E. Learnard Jr A. J. Parnell

July 10 years ago in Lawrence Kansas

A 10 year old item notes Mrs S M Gentry and Miss Frances Patton visiting Kansas to see Miss Mary Patton who is ill at Christian Hospital. It mentions Nina Miller of Sand Springs marrying Ernest Todd on June 29 at the bride's parents home. Todd is a chemist at C S Zinc Co in Sand Springs. Red Cross notes report Dr Lydia Hutt leaving for Little Rock for Camp Pike work. Mrs Frank Gee travels to Rantoul NJ to visit her son in aviation school, then to Clarinda IA to see relatives. Junior Red Cross meets in Rick School Room 13 for book work. list of workers named. No paper for July 3. Mentions roof work on Lescher’s fine wood shop and a weather editor. Post Office closes. Rev Cordiey family leave for Michigan. No paper tomorrow. Promenading on Massachusetts Street with music from the band in Library Hall vicinity.

S. M.gentry Frances Patton Kansas Mary Patton The Christian Hospital Frank Gee Rantoul Claude Cotch Clarinda, Ia Red Cross Merchant's National Bank Rick School Charlotte Himoe Annie Mitchell Dorothy Durand Ethel Dick Tennie Glendenning Mildred_Maxwell Roberta Gorsuch Rachel Echale Aileen Thomas Elizabeth Dunkle

Gas-lit Massachusetts Street teased as cooler option

During the season people long for relief from stove-like houses. Gas light on Massachusetts Street would be a more attractive option, offering cooler surroundings and practical comfort.

Massachusetts Street

Nurse Bequeathed Huge War Heirloom by Soldier’s Mother

A world war nurse revealed she was named in the will of British officer Captain Maxwell Woodlynn’s mother, Mrs Julia Woodllyn, for a bequest of 750000 pounds or more than 3600000 dollars. The nurse had cared for Woodlynn and many others at Boulogne hospital during the war, after traveling from a Canadian town.

Los Angeles Irving Bse London Julia Woodlynn

Colgate & Company Saga of Global Soap Empire

The article tours Colgate & Companys vast Jersey City plant describing giant kettles heated by steam, producing soaps, glycerine, dental creams, perfumes, powders and toilet articles. It notes the firms global reach, thousands of workers, and a novel bead soap form dropped from a shot tower. Sidney Colgate credits public service and advertising as keys to a century of success.

Jersey City iCollate & Company Globe Colgate William Colgate Dutch Street New York Sidney Colgate Colgate & Company

Kansas History Recap This Date 1856 1858 186

This compact item notes events in Kansas history on this date including the 1856 Grow bill and the plan to admit Kansas under a proposed constitution, a 1858 governor’s trip to Washington, and a 1860s teachers association meeting in Lawrence.

National House Kansas Denver Washington Lawrence

Intoxicated Canon City jeweler shoots family then kills self

Canon City Colorado July 3 AP reports Paul Becelez a prominent local jeweler returned home intoxicated shot and killed his 7 year old daughter Mary Lena seriously wounded a second daughter Pauline 5 and his wife then killed himself. The two sisters were shot in the head as they slept. The wounded child and Mrs Becheler were in serious condition but expected to recover.

Canon City Colo Paul Becelez Mary Lena Pauline Becheler

Mexican education moves to foster US friendship among youth

Mexico City reports under secretary Moises Saenz appoints an educators committee to direct a movement in public schools to teach Mexican children about the United States and promote understanding and friendship. The program follows a drive in the United States where American children sent gifts to Mexican peers, with a letter from a U.S. educator. The committee weighs continuing the gift exchange.

Mexico City Moises Saenz United States el Universal United’ States Veeane

British Cruiser Dauntless Runs Aground At Halifax Shoals

The British light cruiser Dauntless ran aground on Tribune Shoals near Halifax harbor in dense fog. Abandoned except for Captain K D W Mac Pherson and a small skeleton crew, the vessel faced possible total loss while salvage efforts were considered. A life saving crew waited to assist if needed as the ship struck rocks near the harbor entrance.

Halifax N.S Dauntless Tribune Shoals K. D. W. MacPherson

Hartford Bank Closed After Cashier's Disappearance

Farmers State Bank at Hartford in Lyon county was closed by the state banking department following the disappearance of cashier J W Kerby during an exam. The cashier and a special assistant were at the bank. he failed to return and the wife did not know his whereabouts. Bank data show 15000 capital 7400 surplus 118630 loans and discounts and 146872 deposits. President A S Bernheisel led the bank. Hartford lies near Emno Tia in Lyon county.

Topeka Ier J. W. Kerby Farmers State Bank Hartford State Banking Department Banking Department D .W. Woolley Bernheisel poltet _ Hartford Emno

Tremors Trigger Turkish Superstitions Among Torbali Peasants

Intermittent earthquakes in Anatolia continue to terrify the Torbali region after Smyrna’s quake. Peasants drop to the ground at once, fearing divine punishment for standing upright, while another superstition claims a person rocked sideways is protected, shifting blame to a neighbor’s quake.

Turkey Anatolia Smyrna

Visitors and family greetings in Raleigh and surrounding towns

HESPER Parvin Brutin, visiting with aunt Mrs James Rush in Raleigh, arrives with two school friends after a five day car trip. Several families host guests across Lawrence Prairie Center Yale University visitors and church members are noted, including Rev A J Bales and relatives visiting from Sel ing Oklahoma. Last Wednesday morning while a neighbor event is mentioned, no further details follow.

Parvin Brutin Lot Raleigh N. C James Rush Ella Hattie Roger Stapley Bernice Lawrence JA. E. Votaw Elizabeth Mills Wichita Milo Votew Leslie Wayne Prairie Center Irvin Votaw Hershal Rynearson Minnesota S. H. Davis Rynearson Cor Henry Westerhouse Ed Westerhouse Margaret Terrell Sarah Terrel Yale University New Havens Conn C. Hill Eunice Mildred Grob iMiss Blanche Wotlaw A.J. Bales Bales Lynn Arlene Seling Okla Jogo Clara Votan Howard Kohler Ted Maness Henry Caviness Fred’ Deay Clearfield Roger Stanley Gene Griffin Ada Watson Gurney Hill Edith Doris Arthur Watson M.C Hin Eanies

Local Folks Dispatch From Lawrence Area

Mrs Ed Grob slipped on a wet board and broke her right arm above the wrist but is reported steadily improving. Social visit scenes include Klopfenstein and family, Ada Watson leaving for California, and a 150 pullet theft at Frank Page’s. Charles Hill earns a Northwestern University doctorate. 4 H club meets at Charles Gordon home.

Ed Grob Raymond Stanley Ramona Robert Dale Meyer Size L. E. Klopfenstein Larry Hi Rynearson Wichita S. Davis Kansas City Ada Watson California Watson Californi Gurney P. Hill A. J. Bales Seling Okla George Yotaw Janes Rush Roger Stanley Geen Griffin Henry Caviness Si 'Havis Charles Brady Irvin Votan M. C. Hill N. P. Henley Eunice’ Hill L. Klopfenstein Ralph Yokien Wits Frank Page C. M. Williamson Tom Bird Bet- Nice Stanley D. 8. Pickett George Uotan Charles ~ Hill Ormer Hesper Northwestern, University Chicago Charles Isa M. G._Hill Bernice Stanley Johnson County Charles Sordon

Jolly Stitch ers Club visits Mrs Boyd near Oskeloosa

Members of the Jolly Stitchers Club traveled to the Walter Boyd home in Oskeloosa Thursday and spent the day with Mrs Boyd a former member. A fine noon meal followed by dessert and socializing with many local friends was noted among the attendees including the Flory and Bond families and several McGee Dietz and Ulrich households. Regular visits and exchanges with Lawrence and Kanwaka residents were common throughout the period described.

Jolly Stitchers Club Oskeloosa Walter Boyd Boyd Sca Marvin Bi Venita Norman Minn Flory Arlene Homer Flory Theda John'Mar Charles Banning Betty Jane and Warren Solon Markley Mary Hatherin Potter Jane Kenneth Beryl Robert Flory Gottlieb Nieder Frances Ward Robert Wilson Walter Bovyd Elmer Homer N. B. McGee Lois Gerald Tommy Vernon Lawrence Pearl Johnson Frank Esther Flory Marvin Bond August Dietz Marvin Bond Fred Mckinney Safirday Porter Bond Oscar Wiggins Annangose John Dunn Elizabeth Maurice Knott Gottlieb Nieder Everett Kingery Virginia Mae Washington Creek Charlis Sanders Marvin - Bond Venitas Will Curtis Kansas City Mur’ ry_ Bond Elden Ulrich Austin Flory Esther Merle McKinney Fred] McKinney Frances ‘Ward Florine Margaret Curtis Richard Sanders Rudolph Dietz Jon Linas Ome Carlisle Potterland

Lawrence visitors and farm notes fill Friday week

Lawrence residents and visitors fill Thursday through Wednesday with calls and calls on farms and relatives. Esther Flory and Misses Ester Hagen and Marguerite Schellhorn join visits in Lawrence and Willow Springs. Wheat shocks, flues built, and farm tasks appear alongside Kansas City trips and social calls at the Dietz, Nieder, Flory, Bond, Ulrich, and Curtis households.

Lawrence Esther Flory Low Childs Anna Curtis Tomi Paul Curtis Near Baldwin Will Curtis Robert Johnson Rudolph, Dietz Eldon Ulrich Mise Rudolph Dietz Fred ‘McKinney Alvin Marvin Bond August Dietz Minnie Kansas City Lonny Brubaker Charlie Sanders Ralph ‘Childs William Johna Murry Bond Esther Hagen Marguerite Schellhorn Fred McKinney Pearl Johnson Nyehone Angus Li Dietz Lawrence Hales Bernice Robinson Pearl. Johnson Alice Frank Cecil Raymond William Johnson Austin Flory Valley Chapel Farms Bureau Emma Nieder Randle Elenor Tidrow Betty ‘Lou McKinney Franklin Longa Necker Philip Kansas City Gottlieb Nieder Esther Frank Flory Abe Flory Mabel Wesley Willow Springs Alice Boehm Carl Nieder Austin Flory Bere Nieder Porter Band Lawrence Holes Kansas_City Linas Dietz

Valley Grove Sunday Social and Local Events

A Valley Grove note spans a sunny Sunday with fine church attendance and community greetings. Ruth and Juanita Johnson sang at the local church, with services planned for Wednesday and July 4. A large shower and charivari honored Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beard at the Melvin Blaylock home, amid gifts and well wishes.

Ruth Juanita Johnson Lawrence Earl Beard Melvin Blaylock Heard Topeka Octave Ford Lottie Wessa Petrie Sylvia Parnell Sunnyside Ruth Johnson Heleni Ogle Susi¢ ‘Kolliay Charles. Petrie, Jr Melouth Dorothy Stewart McLouth Orin Smith Fred Champion Ira Ward TS. Ward Ayenwortht Tori Lombard Texas Walter Dunbar Charles Petrie Donald Bowers Dorothy Whit Near McLouth Jami Richard Buens Petrie Tra Ward Willam ‘Puckett Mildred Gertrude Paul Vera George Edmonds Leaverworth A. Ward Frank Champion

Death of Mr Dennis of Oskalooza

The article notes the death of Mr Dennis of Oskalooza and lists visiting family members and local residents. It mentions Mr and Mrs Op Smith spending Sunday afternoon with the Dan Smith family, and other neighbors such as Marvin Stewart and Lawrence Ward visiting various homes. The piece records social visits during a period of busy grain cutting season.

Dennis Oskalodsa Op Smith Dan Smith Marvin, Stewart Lawrence Ward Frank Shrout Welliver William Patchett Keith Ruby May May Smith Russell Ray Marvin W. C

Reading fragments from a medical update and names

Fragmentary text mentions Stewart, Lawrece Ward, Chanel, and Elis Bond in a vague health update. Details are unclear, but the note hints at recovery and rounds of care.

Stewart Lawrece Ward

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