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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1928

Page

6

Engineers to Brave Bolts of Jove for Lightning's Secrets

A group of young electrical engineers plan a mountain camp in southeastern Tennessee near Chota to study lightning firsthand. They will use sensitive instruments to photograph and measure voltage surges on a 22000 volt transmission line, with Westinghouse leading the project after weather bureau input. The data aim to improve high power lines against lightning damage.

New York Tennessee Chota Tenn Chilhowee Mountains Rea Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Weather Bureau Washington United States Chilhowee Norinder

Federation Expands Its Program for Community Upbuilding

Washington July 3 The General Federation of Women's Clubs through its work on the American home reports a widened program to build community life. President Mrs John F Sippel of Baltimore says the expanded effort will emphasize health, fire protection, school equipment and American citizenship departments, with new chapters and leadership appointments guiding long term cultural and social development.

Washington, D. C General Federation of Women John F. Sippel Baltimore Maryland General Federation Tto Sipple Finetts Education W. H. Purdy Mount Ver_ non New York New York State Federation H.13. Godfrey Mineepalis W. Breen Sacramento Celifornia Sohn T. Pearson Marsh James Henry Breasted The Oriental Institute Near East All Oila Department of American Citizenship Joan D. Sherman Estes Park Col Federation Department American Home Clarence’. Fraim Wilmington Del Deepartment Ben Hoover OshKosh Department of International Relations Hooper Washington

Sunday Socials Gather at Local Homes

A long Sunday of visits fills the town as Mr and Mrs Geo Roche host, and numerous relatives and neighbors including Miss Marion Madj Miss Ruby Roche and Miss Beula Roche stop by. The Reed families and Chanays share fellowship while welcoming a new baby born Friday at the Chanay home.

Worden and Elm Families Echo Social Round in Past Week

Neighbors across Worden and nearby farms share a week of visits and chores. Shoppers, calls, and farm work hinge on harvest and seasonal tasks, with many names listed among gatherings at homes such as Fred Heim and John Stoehener, and at Overbrook ball game attendance.

WEAVER COMMUNITY GATHERS FOR WEDDING AND VISITS

Mrs Garl Nes Mrs Gideon Neis and Ruby plus Kathrin of Weaver join Mrs Sam Neis Tuesday afternoon. Friends from DeSoto Belleview Topeka Lawrence and Pasadena visit. Mildred Louise Ambler praised at shower with recipe contest. Numerous locals host dinners and call on neighbors as harvest rises and winds delay crops.

Prairie Center 4H Club Elects Officers

The Prairie Center 4H Club met at Lucile White’s home with 15 members. Miss Charlotte Biester county agent presided as president Belago vice president Ciiqueille White secretary Edith Gordon porter Alpha Richardson. They plan sewing bags and later aprons. They sang Thank You to Mrs. Hale and gave the 4H pledge. Next meeting June 28 at Miss Gordon’s home.

Jim, Hale Dupes Henkz Schl An Rees Ose Renee Prairie Ceztor Andrew Lucile White Charlotte Biester Presen Lowingfieets Telec Miss Belago Miciueille White Irped Ater Edith Gordons Club Porter Alpha Richardson Wille Aft Micent Miss Eeth Gordon

Local Car Crash Blotches Road With Culvert Collision

Mrs H J Murphy drove to Ottawa Wednesday afternoon. On return a car driven by the son of Mr Brumfield Baldigin turned across the road causing her to hit a culvert. Her car was badly damaged. Also noted is a birth announcement for a son born Tuesday June 26 to Mr and Mrs Walter Hall.

Geos Weil Rok H. J. ‘Murphy Ottawa jOn Tye John Azerig Gouge George Alsephy Wil Icorn Yeats Mar Walter Hall

Big Springs Social Roundup Notices

Frances Wulfkuhle and son Wesley visited Mrs Charles Wyant on Monday afternoon. Alfred Winter of Wichita makes an extended visit with his relatives. Simon Johnson from California spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs C J Thompson. Ray Cree and family visited Mrs Hoyle and daughters Alma and Gertrude on Thursday afternoon. Interstate bus riders to Lawrence included Warren Dalrymple and Mrs D K Henry. John Carr and Jake Price of Tecumseh stayed with Mr and Mrs G C Edmonds Wednesday. Howard Henry and son Jack called on Mrs S Wise and on Mrs L W Scott and children of Topeka Friday. Mrs Scott dined with Mrs Charles Ice of Stull. John Bahnmaier of Topeka spent two days with his children Mr and Mrs Cyril Bahnmaier. Cy Glenn and daughter Oneta visited Mrs G P Henry Thursday. Herbert Wymer and family did business in Lawrence last Friday. Mrs Henry Hennesy and son Robert Blake of Topeka visiting John Clinkenbeard. F R Webber hosted Wednesday with Joe Graut. Mike Murphy and Wayne Webber traveled to Lecompton Friday. Roy Price of Topeka spent Friday evening with friends in Big Springs. Mr Schooley has sold his Kanwaka store. previously owned by J O Webber in Big Springs. Frank Lynch of Topeka making an extended visit at Mr and Mrs John Matney. Mrs Harley Spencer and daughters Pearl and Esther visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs Wm Worthington and family in Tecumseh. Mr and Mrs Merle Scheer and son David Merle called Thursday evening on Mr and Mrs Marvin Richardson. Mr and Mrs Charles Wells of Tecumpton were guests Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ben Kellorg. Several families including Harley Spencer and family and Mr and Mrs Har-

Frances Wulfkuhle Wesley Charles Wyant Alfred Wichita Aeparunte L.fe Simon Johnson California C. J.thompson Ray Cree Irs Myrtle He Alma Gertrude H.esole Lawrence Warren. Dalrymple D. K. Henry John Carr Jake Price Tecumseh G. C.edmonds Howard Henry Cyril Bahnoaier Cy Glenn G. P Henry Herbert Wymer Henry Hennesy Robert Blake Toteka Hennesy John Clinkenbeard Joe Graut Mike Murphy Wayne Webber

Local families entertain guests at Sunday dinners

Mr and Mrs Carl Rake and many relatives hosted visitors Sunday at their home. A long list of guests from Lawrence Topeka and nearby farms gathered for dinners and calls at various households including Wrights Topeka Dreyer Slaughter Bauer and Gree families. Several extended visits and exchanges occurred through the week in Topeka Lawrence and Lecompton.

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