Woodland Picnic Towns Outing at July Celebration
A Woodland Picnic Towns outing marks the Fourth of July celebration in the park. The day includes community events and a festive gathering for residents to enjoy the holiday together.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1921
Page
1
Community Holiday Program in Lawrence Ends with Military Pageant
Lawrence and Douglas County residents prepared for a shared holiday at Woodland Park with a daylong program. Free coffee, a noon concert, and a Dean Butler Ray Gafney address opened festivities, followed by a Yankee ancestry talk by Prof Burges Johnson. An afternoon athletic program featured games, Boy Scout exhibitions, and a Kansas National Guard attack pageant with Haskell participants, infantry, artillery, and Red Cross support. Complementary lunch for vocational training students and dancing capped the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Douglas County
Woodland Park
Chamber of
Frank Jennings
Burges Johnson
Vassar
University
Seaton
Haskell Indian
Hve
Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scouts
Kansas National Guard
Haskell
Red Gross
Dthdy
Haskell Companies
Ho and M
University of Narsas
Rami Y of Commerce
Chare
VFY
LaPeetadin Shrdalufi
American Legion
Veterans of Twentieth Kansas Infantry Plan Topeka Reunion
D. Holland, president of the association, says the reunion on October 10 in Topeka will be bigger and better. The Twentieth Kansas Infantry veterans prepare for the gathering as the Bowersick theater closes for the regular summer clean-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Kansas’ Infantry
Topeka
D. Holland
Association of Veterans of the Twentieth Kansas Infantry
Twentieth Kansas A Ion
Bowersick Theater
Fire and Theft at Leavenworth Hunting Camp
A party of young men at a Leavenworth county hunting camp played craps one night last week. A disruption ensued when a member stole money and fled as a Nat Weather Game started a fire in the fireplace, leaving the room hot and smoky. No one saw the culprit depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth County
Utilities commission grants service charges to four utilities
The Kansas Utilities Commission issued a one year order allowing four distributing companies in Topeka Kansas City Atchison and Leavenworth to levy monthly service charges ranging from 5 to 83 cents. The plan directs funds to repairs of leaks on lines and replaces previous lower rates. The order suspends further action while authorities monitor the funds used for line repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Ie State
Pub- S Utilities Commission
Tol
Nurge
Kis City
Kan
Alchison and Leavenworth
Ge Fyear
Fallow
Kansas City
Sleavenworth
Atchison
State
Booth
St. Paul
Douglas County District Court Hears Non Support Cases
In a Saturday session Judge Means ordered John F Brady to pay court costs and 7.50 weekly to the clerk until the case is resolved. Cecil Porter, who waived preliminary hearing, was sentenced to up to ten years in the Hutchinson reformatory after pleading guilty. In Charles A Johnson v Robert Robtaille et al, publication and service were approved and judgment quieting the title rendered. conveyance of the property to be made within five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
John F.brady
Means
Cecil Porter
Reformatory
Hutchinson
Charles ‘A. Johnson
Robert Rob‘taille
Some Wheat Fields in Valley Reach High Yields
Satisfactory threshing reports from Lake View area last week show yields up to 39 bushels per acre. Langendorfer farm average 22 bu. Brune farms report 25 to 30 bu. per acre. Overall Douglas county crop prospects appear as good as the best averages, boosting hope for remaining threshing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acre
Lake View
Langendorfer
Brune
Douglas County
City plans water mains extension to serve Lawrence area
Lawrence officials prepare a request to the Public Utilities Commission for approval of a bond issue to fund extensive water main extensions and a river intake. The plan covers North Lawrence and other sections, adding 16.5 miles of pipe in sizes from 2 to 10 inches and sixty five new fire hydrants to eliminate dead ends and improve fire protection citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wlow. Cleladi
Lawrence
Bf S. Henderson
Portiot
Iél
Philly
Spains
Cleland
W. S. Henderson
Eux
Dunmire and
Quigley
Hendertson
Public Utilities Commission
Avork
Brilliance in School Tied to Life Success Says Chancellor
Chancellor Lindley cites Harvard graduates and studies showing top students, often within the first ten to fifteen percent, excel after school. He argues that mastery of problem solving cultivated in school correlates with lifelong achievement in colleges, other schools, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindley
H. Lindley
Harvard
New Cooling Room Put Into Service At Kaw Valley Creamery
The Kaw Valley Creamery completed a hardening room enabling conservation of cream and faster delivery. The plant can process six tons daily, with temperatures near zero to ten degrees above zero, reducing ice usage and weather-related losses. G. R. Shulls noted the improvement as the facility went into operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kaw Valley Creamery
G. R. Shulls
Hutchinson Campaign Committee Plans July Rally
Prof W J Baumgartner and De Forest C Allen lead Hutchinson stadium union campaign committee members in launching a city campaign. A large worker group pledges time under two battalions, four teams each, with Charles Calladay and W Y Morgan directing. Volunteers start the following morning after a July dinner kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Baumgartner
de. Forest C. Allen
Memorial Corporation
Team Jeantains
Hutchinson ‘Stadium-Union
Hutchinson
Professor Baume
Fo HW
Lindley
Lawrence
Lutchinson
Charles Calladay
W. Y. Morgan
Hutchnson
Seven Marriage Licenses Issued in Douglas County Saturday
Judge H. Menger granted seven marriage licenses in the Douglas County probate court Saturday before closing. Spouses include Arthur E. Olson and Filandes Penchard of Lawrence, Art Booher and Hazel Buchanan of Eudora, Harry Carr and Mary E. Armstrong of Lawrence, Clare S. Kreider of Loring and Filla Brass of Lecompton, William Ingales and Inez Robinson of Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Menger
Douglas County
Arthur FE. Olson
Filandes Penchard
Lawrence
Art Booher
Hazel Buchanan
Eudora
Harry Carr
Mary E. ‘Arnstrong
Clare S. Kreider
Loring
Filla Brass
Lecompton
William Ingales
Inez Robinson
Topeka
Worleys from Kansas City Visit Lawrence Friends
Mr and Mrs Jess Worley drove from Kansas City to spend the weekend in Lawrence with relatives. Worley is a publicity man for the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City and formerly worked as a penner in Lawrence. Mary Atkinson, also with the Federal Reserve Bank, joined the Worleys for the visit and plans to return with them this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Jess Worley
Kansas City
Worley
Federal Reserve Bank
Mary Atkinson
Four gun offenders cited after Fourth celebration
Early morning incident ended with a shotgun and revolvers seized by Chief Fisher. Two men were cited to appear in court tomorrow morning. Dry weather appeared with possible rain, as authorities kept the firearms until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poli Fisherx
Chief Fisher
Will
Visiting Day at YMCAs Camp on Rock Creek
Visiting day is designated this afternoon at the Sunday school girls camp run by the YMCAs at Martin farm on Rock Creek nine miles from Lawrence. Visitors may join from 2 to 4 pm with meals provided to keep camp costs low. The five day camp began Friday and hosts about forty girls with several adult leaders. It is the last summer camp for girls under YMCAs auspices, though some Sunday schools plan similar camps before hot weather ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. Cgas
Martin Farm
Rock Creek
Adalf Miles
Lawrence
Marriage License Powers Change For Judge Truth Means
Two youths waited at the county courthouse on Saturday for Judge Truth Means to return from lunch hoping for a marriage license and wedding. They learned he can no longer grant licenses as district court judge, though he can dissolve marriages. The note recalls former authority when he was probate judge and the lingering memory of couples who received licenses from him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truth Means
Means
Probidte Jude
Caw
Mens
Toxel
Committee's Big Job Sets Stadium Finance Task
The newly appointed finance committee of the memorial corporation faces securing 225000 dollars for stadium sections. A special Thorn ton Cooke George O Foster and C I Tucker panel will audit cash on hand, expected receipts, and borrowing on subscriptions to guide how much of the stadium and union building plans can be funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. U
Memorial Corporation
Thornton Cooke
George O. Foster
C. If. Tucker
Unionuilding
Hays Announces Postal Plan to Unblock Hoarded Wealth
Will Hays says a billion dollars should be circulating to aid industrial revival but is stuck in American stockings. He unveils postal saving system revisions to attract investors and move hoarded wealth into productive channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ind
Will H. Hays
Hays
Wage Board Outcome Expected From Chicago Meeting
Indications last night suggest about 1,500 union leaders in Chicago who have been in session since Friday will accept the wage reduction ordered by the national wage labor board, with only a formal protest. A statement outlining labor attitudes on working conditions, the real bone of contention, will be issued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Wage Labor Board
Gould Spends Weekend in Lawrence
C. W. Gould is spending the week end in Lawrence as part of a short break or visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Gould
Lawrence
Willard and Dempsey Discuss Possible Rematch Talks
Former heavyweight champion Willard deflects questions on prize fighting while noting potential rematch talks with Jack Dempsey. The interview touches on oil, crops, and past plans to meet in a bout halted by arrangements for the Dempsey Carpentier title fight. Tex Rickard rumored to favor arranging a new match as Dempsey fights Miske.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Sbattle
Dempsey
Re New York
Trainie
Eme Chammon
Scout Koons Faces Pension Board Over Buffalo Bill Injury
ALTE Koons of Lawrence has been directed to appear before a pension examining board in Kansas City to inquire into an injury suffered while acting as a civilian scout for Buffalo Bill. Koons was shot in the leg and has been troubled by the wound. Mrs. Koons and Koons traveled to Kansas City for the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill
Charles Curtis
Granted Kansas aid bill prompts federal support demand
A fragmented OCR text indicates Kansas seeks federal aid and pushes for larger state funding. The source mentions broad federal participation and a demand for bigger allocations, reflecting a tense financial stance.
Highway Commission tabulates funds for roads
OCR reveals detailed figures on federal aid for Kansas road building. It lists allocations totaling 7,822,000 dollars with county by county breakdowns led by Sedgwick, Bourbon, and Shawnee, plus numerous line items for dozens of counties. The report notes receipts and voucher totals, and mentions a relocation or residence detail about a Wichita-bound family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Totis
Sedewick
Bourne
Shawnee
Une Kompry
Thatj County
Reno
Allen
Lyon
Wilson
Linn
Brown
Lawrence Boys Bring Kans City Capital to Town
Four Kansas City boys ages 2 to 12 arrived with coin and bills, tried to start bank business in Lawrence by persuading a janitor and attempting purchases. They left under guard Saturday after local worries, with one boy vowing to return if sent away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Lawrence
L Lawrence
Thomas
Canita
Baldwin Resident Pushes County Oil Aid for Six Miles
J Patterson of Baldwin asks county commissioners to fund oiling six miles of the old Santa Fe road from Baldwin to the Johnson County line. He cites local grading already done and farmer support, with a plan for county tax funding and possible donations to cover oiling to the A M Clark farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Johnson
J. Patterson
Board of Coury
Baldwin Lerger
Patterson
Palmyra
Madazen Win
Oyer
Bald- Patterson
Kretsinger
Missioners
Johnson County
Yatterson
Shane O
Hihway
Culints
A. M
Harnessing Rivers and Power Lines for Kansas
Prof G C Shadd of the University proposes central production along rivers connected by high power transmission lines. He notes small city plants use about twice as much fuel as larger, economical plants and predicts extensive transmission adoption except in areas already well positioned for growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
G. C. Shadd
University
Shaad
Cargins
Shadd
Miss Miensted and Miss Clara Parel Head to Wichita
Miss Miensted and Miss Clara Parel have gone to Wichita to attend a house party at the Rornbouth house. They expect to be gone about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miensted
Clara Parel
Wichita
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodland
Red Cross
Utilities Commission
Massity
Kans. Leavenworth, Topeka and
Witchison
Porter
Ir Hutchinson Reformatory
Gustafson’s
READY
Public _Utilities Commission
Walter
Thaw Valley Creamery
Tee
Unionampaigns Hutchinson
Menger
Dr. Albright
Chiropractor
K. U. Memorial Movement
Secretary Hoover
Jess
Jersey City
Sorina
Monthina
Joss Willard
Ferhtingr
Wight
Elizah
Fredonia
Sportion
Are Highway Commission
ERD
Chase
Franklin
Morris
Ottawa
Milton
Jackson
Oldfield
Saturn
Breezedale
Baldwin Man Aranges
Farmers Favor Plan
Prof
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