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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1925
Page
5
Lawrence residents and visitors attend picnics and social gatherings across the city and surrounding towns. Families celebrate births and marriages while planning trips to Portland for a national convention of business and professional women's clubs.
A National Education Association and American Medical Association study finds that about one in eight U S school children have defective vision affecting learning. The report notes rural districts show higher rates and urges yearly eye exams, trained teachers, and uniform laws to conserve sight.
Several residents are noted traveling and visiting across Kansas and Oklahoma. William Keeler and Paul Graber of Tulsa are pictured at Fourth of July events along with Mrs G B Cadwell and Mrs Kiser visiting relatives. Robert Hackman and family arrived from Kansas City to spend the weekend with the Hackmans. Various locals attend funeral services for Paul Rankin while others plan trips to Kansas City Wichita and Portland for reunions and holidays.
In a Journal-World article a name error incorrectly cited Hoke Simpson. The correct figure is Criss Simpson, summer organist at the Baptist church, son of the late Guy Simpson and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Criss. He graduated in 1924 and joined the American Guild of Organists in his senior year. He was organist at the First Methodist Church of Shreveport, and will study in New York next winter under Pietro Yon. His sister Kathleen Simpson will give a piano recital at the University Monday evening.
Elgin Anderson a 20 year old colored resident died at his home 228 North Fourth street funeral arrangements will be announced later. The Mrs Eckelberry family expresses thanks for kindness and sympathy during sickness and death. Also notes about music critic Bodansky visit and American opera appreciation.
Oakridge farm bureau members plan a July 9 meeting at the home of Mrs Franks Johns with roll call on salads. The Wheatley Art Club hosted a Friday gathering at Enefe home June 26 with art work and sewing followed by a two course luncheon. Adjournment set for July 20 at Lydia Kennard's home.
The article describes lace and georgette used for the upper dress portion with a lower ruffled section in georgette or chiffon. It notes embroidered net as a feminine trim for lingerie, frogs, voile, and organdie fabrics.
Senior pianist Kathleen Simpson, pupil of Prof. C A Preyer, appears in Fraser Hall Monday night at 8 o clock. She is assisted by organist Ghy Criss Simpson, a graduate of the University School of Fine Arts. Program includes Beethoven Sonata Op 81a The Farewell and Bach Toccata and Fugue in D minor among others with orchestral parts by Professor Preyer at second piano.
Immanuel Lutheran Church at Tenth and Rentucky streets announces Divine service at 11:00 o clock on the Fourth Sunday after Trinity with sermon text Acts 584-49 and Gospel Call for Decision. Sunday School at 10 o'clock. Advertisements note fashion items and Moll's Butter Craft Bread.
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