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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1927

Page

2

SINGERS ARRIVE FOR UNIVERSITY CONCERT

Imperial male quartet members Thomas Fanneile Clark Shipp Ben Q Tufts and Oliver Johnson arrived at Eldridge hotel prepared to perform at Fraser Hall at 8 PM Tickets cost 1 and are sold at the door Seats are unreserved and student activity tickets do not admit. The program features works by Moor Logan Parker and Balfe among others.

Imperial Thomas Fanneile Clark ‘Shipp Ben Q. Tufts Oliver Johnson Eldridge Fraser Hall Fine Arts Lawrence Liberty Memorial High School Pale Moor— Logan Macor Parke Robin Hosed de Rover Bohannon Gibson Fields Marble Halls Balfe Old Kentucky Foster- Johnson Neste Chico Leighter Lrnet Bolo Mr. Shipp Barcaraile Cydentach

Farm strike causes five dollar damage claim

Telegraph briefs from San Antonio report a farmer charging that an army flyer’s plane damaged a heifer when it allegedly bounced on its back. The incident prompted a five dollar bill from Kelly Field officials as the claim's basis.

San Antonio Texas Kelly Field Here

Des Moines Describes Pitcher Joins Coal Miner Signing

Des Moines figures Collins of the Western League signs Iowa coal miner Joe Zahn as pitcher. Zahn purportedly signs on a telegraph blank, with Collins declaring the fast pitches hide the ball from batters.

Des Moines Nanzger Collins Joe Zahn Iowa Zahn

Mysterious Lights Explained as Steam Boat Reflections

Government officials concluded that lights once thought to be flares from trans Atlantic flyers by Nungesses and Coli were actually reflections from the smoke and steam of a driven boat.

Quebec Nungesses and Coli

United States and Britain Agree on Landing Forces in Tsingtao

Tokyo dispatches report an agreement reached at Tsingtao in Shantung last night. The United States will land 1,000 blue jackets, and Britain will send a contingent from Shanghai. There is no confirmation from Beijing or Washington at this time.

Shanghai Tokyo Tsingtao Shantung United States Great Britain

Illinois Gov Signs Electrocution Death Penalty Bill

Springfield Wisconsin report states Governor Len Small signed a bill replacing hanging with electrocution as the state’s death penalty method. The measure aims to standardize capital punishment in Illinois.

Springfield Len Small

San Francisco Actor John Drew Near Death Decline

John Drew, veteran actor in San Francisco, has been near death since May 31 and remained very low today. He was reported as no worse than last night when doctors gave him 48 hours to live.

San Francisco John Drew

Detroit Men Plan 15 Day Global Flight in Stimpson Monoplane

The Courier Journal reports a group from Detroit will try to circle the globe in fifteen days, half the current record, using the Stimpson monoplane leading the national air tour.

Louisville Courier Journal Detroit Globe Stimpson

Two Arrests Reported in Local Police Blotter

Skinny Wilson was arrested for drunkenness and jailed awaiting police court tomorrow. R K Duvall of Topeka posted bond for speeding on Locust Street yesterday and faces police court. Mrs Gurton of Hays Kansas reported a noninjury accident at Thirteenth and Massachusetts with minor damage. James Nelson reported a coal ligin at 733 Arkansas Street yesterday. The blotter noted two sleepers last night.

Wilson R. RK. Duvall James Nelson Wigcorisin, Street Arkansas Street

Deaths and Funerals Dr William Virgil Ford

Dr William Virgil Ford a Kansas City surgeon since medical school graduate died yesterday at Trinity Lutheran hospital from septic pneumonia. He leaves a wife and young son, was son of Mr and Miss W B Ford of Oakland California, lived in Linwood and Lawrence previously, and was cousin to Mrs J O T Powell. Funeral held this afternoon at 2.

Willam Virgil Ford William Virgil Ford Kansas City Universty Medical School Trinity, Lutheran Hospital Ford Missi W. B. Ford Oakland Gal Linwood California Lawrence Jo.t. Powell

James B. Petty Dies at 69 in Local Accident

James B. Petty of 713 Locust Street died suddenly this morning while working at 200 North Third Street. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 30 PM at Funk's chapel with Rev Mr McKenzie officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove cemetery. he was 69. Survived by brother George Petty.

James B. Petty

Bowen 70 Dies At Local Hospital In Plain Notice

Mrs Inez Bowen aged 70 died this afternoon in a local hospital funeral arrangements will be announced later by the family in a brief notice listed in the paper

Inez Bowen

Leona Murray Sentenced for Liquor Possession

Leona Murray was sentenced to 30 days in jail and a $300 fine by Justice of the Peace John Clark this afternoon on the charge of possession of liquor. She gave no notice of appeal.

Leona Murray Justice of the Peace John Clark

After a period of storm and stress we should look i carefully

The remark urges steady hope after difficulties, suggesting a search for positive signs like a rainbow. It emphasizes resilience and cautious optimism in challenging times.

Sells Bottling Works In Lawrence Purchase

The bottling works on West Eighth Street in Lawrence is sold to L. W. Dunkeely of Lynn Garvey Wall Paper & Paint Co Kansas City and Mr Mitchel credit manager for Harzfelds of Kansas City. The buyer acquires Goetz Brewing Co agency and plans to take possession soon as the seller Geo Allendorf, now in poor health, completes the transfer guided by Col. A. C. Farrell. The business began in a small room near the Lawrence National tank and moved after sale to its current site south of the city hall. The new owners intend to move in Saturday or Monday.

West Eighth Street Lawrence L. W. Dunkeely Lynn- Garvey Wall Paper & Paint Company Kansas City Mr. Mitchel Harzfeld’s Geo. Allendorf Col. A. C. Farrell Goetz Brewing. Co St. Joseph Ale County Club Joe. Wilder Lawrence National Tank Thettle Ar. Allendorf City

Teachers Have Right to Lobby in State Legislatures

Seattle July 7 Teachers have a right to lobby in state legislatures and there are times when it is imperative that the right be exercised J Herbert Kelley executive secretary of the Pennsylvania State Education Association told delegates to the National Education Association convention here today He said teachers organizations have as much right to maintain committees in state capitals during sessions as labor and other groups but it is not always expedient to exercise that right He added that many aims of teachers organizations reflect self interest rather than child education and urged focus on higher qualifications and equitable funding to benefit every child through professional standards and public support

Seattle Wash J. Herbert ‘Kelley Pennsylvania State Education Association National Education Association Kelley Grant State Department

Bridges and Blooms at Broad View Inn Series Start

Mrs Roth, well known Muskogee banker, spends July at Fitch home as hosts Mrs J G Fitch and Mrs W E Spalding open a bridge series at Broad View Inn. Seventeen tables attended a 12 oclock luncheon with yellow decor, prizes for high, consolation, and guest prize to Mrs Banker. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Virgil Wood Tulsa, Mrs Thomas Burteh Amarillo, and Mrs C E Pittman Indianapolis.

Rothwell Muskogee Okla Fitch J. G. Fitch W.E. Spalding Bridge Broad View, Inn Spalding E. Friend Roger Wil Hams Robert Rankin Banker Virgil Wood Tulsa Ohio Thomas Burteh Amarillo Texas C. E. Pittman Indianapolis

Smiths Welcome Daughter Dorothy Louise July First

Mr. and Mrs. Alva G. Smith of 1712 Kentucky Street announce the birth of a daughter on July 1, naming her Dorothy Louise.

Alva G. Smith Kentucky Street Dorothy Louise

Personal notices from Independence and Lawrence

Personal items list Dr Florence Barrows Dr F E Cantrell and Leland Barrows spending the Fourth with Drs Bell in Independence Kansas. Indianapolis visitors Mr and Mrs C E Pittman travel home from Yellowstone Park visiting Kilworth and O Bryan families. Mrs Leland Hamilton Jenks and sons Percy and Teddy from Winter Park Fla visiting Plank family in Ottawa. Jenks teaches at University of Chicago. Gladys Lewin of Denison Tex visits Myrtle McConnell. J A McClellan and David H Shields visit Rex Perry Molf pastor ill.

Florence Barrows F. E. Cantrell Leland Barrows Bell Independence Kan C E. Pittman Indianapolis Ind Yellowstone Park John L. Kilworth J. W. O'Bryan Leland Hamilton Jenks Percy and Teddy Winter Park Hla U. S.G. Plank Ac Ee Ottawa Jenks Tl University of Chicago Gladys. Lewin Denison Tex Myrtle McConnell J. A. McClellan Anti-Saloon League David H. Shields Central Park Christian Church Topaka Lawrence Rex. Perry Molf Second Ave

Study at Emporia Teachers College attracts many Kansans

Emporia Kan July 7 Twenty students from Douglas county are enrolled in the 1907 summer session at Emporia Teachers College. Represented counties include 96 in Kansas and seven states. Douglas county students named include Elnora Anderson Lone Star Latha Anderson Lone Star Gladys Bowman Lawrence Inabella Bahnmaier Lawrence Alice Goldsmith Lawrence Ida Hodison Lawrence Winifred Johnson Lawrence Ellen Lackey Lawrence Alta Murray Lawrence Grace Fetz Lawrence Mattie Sutter Lawrence Hilda Vernson Lawrence Minnie Yeoman Lawrence Blanche Young Lawrence Paul Johnson Baldwin City Jessie King Baldwin City Here Waldron Baldwin Grace Pfleger Edna

Emporia Kan Douglas County Kansas Elnora Isabella Anderson Lone Star Latha Flora Anderson Lone Stars Gladys Joanna Bowman Lawrence Inabella Bahnmaier Alice Elizabeth Goldsmith Ida Viola Hodison Winifred Marion Johnson Ellen Agnes Lackey Alta Juanita Murray Grace Christina Fetz Mattie Estella Sutter Hilda Elizabeth Vernson Minnie Yeoman Blanche Young Paul Martin Johnson Baldwin City Jessie iElizabeth King Baldwin

Announce Radium Cure Paris Doctors Claim

A Paris report says Drs Bayeux and Vau geais describe a radium based treatment shown to the Academy of Sciences by Prof. d Arsonval. Gases such as oxygen nitrogen or air mixed with radium emanations are introduced to diseased sites and said to yield immediate and permanent benefit with radioactive oxygen absorbed rapidly.

Paris Drs. Bayeux Vaugeais Academy of ‘Sciences d’Arsonval

Evangelistic Services Open Friday in North Lawrence

An evangelistic tent service under the Church of God opens Friday evening on Lost Street between Eighth and Ninth in North Lawrence. Rev. B. Heard will be the evangelist and is invited to attend the services.

Church of God Lost Street Eighth Ninth North Lawrence B. Heard

Grass Fire Responded At 043 Vermont Street

Fire department rushed to a grass fire at 043 Vermont Street this afternoon. Two grass fires were burning but caused no damage.

Vermont Street

Army deserter dies by suicide at Fort Riley area

A 99 year old former cavalry school deserter at Fort Riley killed himself in a Manhattan Kansas lodging house by eating poison. Authorities say he was mentally unbalanced. Lemele, from Duluth Minnesota, served as a private in the medical department.

Manhattan Kan Homercene Cavalry-School Fort Riley Lemele Duluth Minn

Eudora Social Roundup Delights Holiday Visitors

Local residents and guests filled weekends with visits across Kansas cities. Families from Lawrence Kansas City and Gardner joined dinners and R E meetings. Several individuals returned from hospitals and traveled to observe Fourth of July events in Eudora and nearby towns.

Evening notes and social items from local town

A long list of church services, visits, and social events fills the page. clergy messages from Rev J J Hoffman and Rev E E Hollar are noted along with duets by Cornelia and Bernice Meeder. Families travel to Kansas City and Lawrence for visits, dinners, and funerals. Local residents attend slumber parties, campfire gatherings, and a rock party hosted by Mrs. William Lothholz. News covers motorists, Mayo Clinic mention, and community routines with names, places, and dates scattered throughout.

WNYC Celebrates Anniversary With Concerts And News

WNYC marks its third anniversary with an evening program featuring music and reports. Christie Bohnea, director, arranged a birthday lineup including alarm talks baseball updates and lectures. The station’s schedule lists multiple time slots and coordinated programs across many other cities and stations.

WNYC Christie R. Bohnea Epsy WBAL Baltimore Wbal Dinner Orchestra Baltimore Municipal Band Weel Hoston Waldorf Big Brother Whiting WMAK Buffalo WGY LaFrance Orchestra Statler Orchestra WSAI Cincinnati WFHH Clearwater WTAM Cleveland WEAF Lombardo WHE Alusic Winton Orchestra Ortis Orchestra Detroit WEA WGHP Tnaner Ndetroit Symphony Orch Kele Terrace Orchestra WCX WJIR WJZ Hartford Bond Tria Laura Gaudel Frogram Hotel Bond Orchestra CFCF Montreal Rex’ Battle Dominion Hour of Music Jack Denny Fikins the Dreamers Wiz New York Astor Roof Orchestra Royal Stenographera Philte Hour Baornie Saddles Pennsylvania Orchestra WABC WKWL Ahr WMCA WHNY WRNY WLIT Philadelphia EAF Just Eiuues Fckiaals Shepherd Webb Roo! Garden Orchestra Schenectady WMAF Dartmouth Eat Springfield Fio Michaeline Smith Lowe CNRT Toroto PrRnkhermonic - Ensemble Washington United Presa Breeskin AWEAF

Big Fourth Of July Socials In Eudora Gather Families

Lawrence visitors and local residents shared gatherings across Eudora and nearby, with trips to Kansas City and Gardner for celebrations. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Milburn, M. C. Karnes, Miss Bima Michael, Henry Gardner and Ina Grace, plus numerous Williamson, Ziesenis, Daugherty and Kraus families. A funeral for Marion Fugenia Hunter occurred at First Christian Church in Lawrence, and Miss Fayl Barnes planned a two month European tour aboard the U S Leviathan from Newark. The community hosted picnics, boat rides, garden parties, and an Altar Society ice cream social at Holy Family church.

Verda Sommers Olathe Henry Hadle Frank — Sommers Albert Lawrence John Sommers Golda Zook Kansas City Kans Minnie Jones Misa Gladys Jones Henry Frye Zock Scity. Reet John Riling George ‘Kirkman Adalph Lotz Jr Frank Griener Cecelia Lechel E. J. Holland Holland Amos Westerhouse James Taylor Topeca Alice “Bigg Charles, Brown and Sons Delbert Leavenworth Maurine Moore Memorial Hospital Edwin — Schubert Patricia Anne Henrietta Schubert Herbert Lawson Elsie Louise Julius Lotz aKa City Kaw Valley State Bank Edith Rice John Rice Gardner Alvin Westerhouse Pittsboro Eudora ‘Tate Marie Moll Hame E. Cory Cory de Soto Union Church St. Paul's Evangelical Church J. F. Lawrence Mapelwood New Jersey U. S Europe Eudora Mills Mike Schutz Franklin Gleaners Methodist Church Marley Grave Lois Jean Williamson Jake Alitburn Mabel Butts Euretta Kraus Wichita Kan Charles Sheldon S. W. Carr William Lethholz Carr Clarence Daugherty Qacar Westerhouse Daugherty Butts Binnie Jones J. D. Adams John Moody Augusta Thurr W. A. Cartex William Gothholz Maurice Starr George Lothholz Adolph Wotz James M. C. Karnes Bima Michael Henry Gardner Ina Grace Harold Jefferson Nadine Rosemary Harris William ‘Knake Warneke Voet Kasper Habekest Ohio Henry Knake Fred Gabler Max Riedel William Walter Homer Theo. Schoenlein Marley ‘Woods Ethel, Johnson Sylivia ‘Alderman Beth Johnson Eva Mertz Ates Angelia Pammiees de Joh Miller Ruth Owen Iootoved Otther Son Carl Hoffman Hedwig ‘Doellner Fred ‘Zillner Hilda George Dychmah’s Bert Daugherty Pearl Harold Daugherty Lorene Roy Daugherty Tern Charles Brown Dons Lawrence William Trefiz C. W. Jaggard Fiudorade Kan.l Foilar Abilene Kat Frank Foilar Roscoe Robinson Bernice Finley John*Cairns Cairns Indépendence Opal Attwood Topeka Ostar Westerhouse Hilda Zillner Innes’ Store Fred Zilner Frank Ekers Grace Rothberger Eudora John Rothberger James Mitchell Thomas Arvey Holy Family Catholic Church Altar Society Frank Fikers George Jennings Lloyd Webster Frank Hackworth Daughters of Tom Harvex

Community visits and wheat shoring in Columbia area

Mr and Mrs Solon Markley and Mary Katherine visited Charlie Brohammer and Alda Brohammer in Lawrence Tuesday. A J Flory Mabel Wingert and others traveled to Lawrence Thursday. Leonard Pearcy helped with wheat for Frank Deay last week. Several locals, including Lillian Alda and Mary Katherine, spent afternoons at nearby homes. George Markley visited John Brohammer Thursday. many attended gatherings at Peterson and Postma homes. Brohammer hospitalized for lingering cough after surgery.

Bennie Pearl Harold Carl Peterson Roscoe Betty Lou Salon Markley Mary Katherine Simmons Hospital John Brohammer Elmer Churchbaugh Lawrence George Markley Mary Flory Mabel Wingert Acca Flory Mabel Wesley Lillian Alda Brohammer Amos Flory Hallie Hale Will Houser Charlie Brohammer Henry Davison Florence Postma Nettie ‘Flory Vernie’ Houser Sarah Kinsley Martha Davison Mildred Dery Lilian Brohammer Rosé Peterson Mabel Flory Fanny Peterson Edna Flory Blanche Edgecomb Henry Flory Penance Shuck Veath _Churchbangeh Weinfred Lioyd Shuck William Flory Gerald Davison Virgil Shoemaker Fred Houser Cory, Wray Noah Peterson Wesley Flory Laurie Postma Arthur Flory Claude Edgecomb Charlie _Brohammer Betty Lau Frank Deaye Mildred Edith Leonard Pearcy Pleasant Grove iJohn Brohammer Wilk Postman A. J. Flory Halle Hale Charlie Brohammer Alda Mirs Daniel Béeghley Henry Arlie Flory George’ Markley C. A. J. Flory WL Postma Laurie Postma John Bauman Topeka Wilbur Sawyer George Markley Solon Markley Charlie Brohamyner Frank Deay Will Lloyd Haut John Mary Katherine J Charlie. Brohammer A. J. Flery Charlie Fear Charlie Brohammer Herpe Will Fostma Fanny Fd van Housen Floyd Swisher Peterson Garage George Markely Crist Peterson Wesley, Flory Wills Smith Amon Crist Will Postman Daniel Beeprhley and Sons

Bees Called Germany’s Economic Powerhouse in Berlin Report

The Frankfurt Zeitung credits bees with substantial value in Germany, estimating 66 billion bees producing about 300,000 hundredweight of honey annually worth around 7 million dollars. Experts call bee culture essential to agriculture while noting the impact on fruit trees, vegetables, and meadows through pollination.

Berlin Germany Frankfurter Zeituniz Hee Endch “Ander Klangen University Frankfurter Zeitung Frankfurt Zander

President to entertain Mexican envoy after recent rodan sighting

President Conridge plans to host Ambassador Sheffield of Mexico at the summer White House before week's end. He aims to learn first hand about conditions in the southern republic, following the thundering rodan he witnessed yesterday at Belle Flourche.

Sheffield Round City Belle Flourche Conridge Mexico

Doetor Skins Rope Evanston Champions In Skips

A vivid local note honors a group led by Tur Chester Levere and Reihee who completed about 6,000 skips without a slip. The amid coffee drinking and tans among fans marked a quirky display of skill and stamina in a crowded event.

Doetor Evanston Tur Chester -Levere Reihee

Borrowing Trouble Turns Neighbors to Warse

A brief note laments borrowing trouble as a burden, warning that lending it to neighbors worsens matters and creates unnecessary frictions within the community. The quip frames personal risk as a social hazard affecting nearby households.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Imperial Mate Quartet George Allendorf Dunkeely Mitchell Emport Teachers College J. J. Hoffman Salon Evangelical Cornelia Bernice Meeder E. E.hollar Methodist Lawson A. Bauknecht F. G. Hughes Kaw Valley Fred Zillner Hedwig Zaillner Regina Josephine George Schehrer Fred Moll Marie Martha Henry Giertz C. B. Johnson Barbara Gaile J. A. Lorimer Johnson U.S. Lorimer Fort Worth Frank Sommers Verda Nick Simon St. John's Catholic Church Frank Blechel Agnes FE. J. Holland Penne Fay Lepper 4. G. Gain Alwilda Skidmore Oriatt Fairbury Neb James Skidmore Skidmore Ulsakasti William Mertz Marley Woods Jessie Marley Mildred White Goldie Combest Angelia Sommers Garnett Hughes Genevieve Brown Dorothy Haverty John Smith A. J. Smith Bell Memorial Hospital Jess Fraker Alvin Bord Fraker West Praker Irene Smith Bert Brown Buretta Kraus Gus Ziesenis Hilda Helen Gerstenberger Angel Joe “Illner Margaret Homer White Lucy Naegi FE. E. Hollar Hollér Poe Memorial Methodist Dialech Palestine Holy Land Nooe W. Jaggard H.A. White Eutetta Kraus C. F. Richards William Lothholz Ebretta Skraus Leslie Knered George Lethholz Kindred Augusta Durr Eurett Kraus S. We Carr Adolph Lotz, Jr Herbert Landon Gascet Lothholz George. Trefz Lucy Kaegi Leglig John Edelbrock United Press Chestras Ladelphia Woo Tsburgh Waldo Dinné Esther’ Noble Helen Mae Usburgh Chmond Spralman Eporia Negro Choir TBO Lord Calvert Dante Music CEP i WSB Atlanta at _ KYW Chicago WMAQ Chapman George Mulfinger Stevens WEBM TOK WLS Den Wemen Wls Shawbnat Webh-W.nd Mooseheart Edsehr WFAA Dallas Schutert Choral Club WOC Davenport Clinton WHO Philbreck Bankersife OheoDante Milesc WBAP WDAF KFAB Lincoln WHAS WCCO MPLS Binnet Music WOW Omaha Louis Hiuls C. R Springs K. Voedl Foten Behaast Af Dhanie P. J. Ness Harry Hess Kirs John Chapman Jessie Clare Marley Gerald Miller Wiliam Zingmerman J. MM. Tarleton Fred Ziesenis Elbes Milwauker William Carter Otto Durr Lloyd Schleifer Carter Kate Price Vanetta Belle William Carter, Jr Lota Ziesenis Columbia Ree Schubert Merchants National’ Bank
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