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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1927

Page

2

Blindfold Drive by Endurance Driver Jimmy Burns Planned

Jimmy Burns, famed endurance driver with multiple world records, plans a 20 hour blindfolded drive in a Nash four door sedan for H D Dill Motor Co. Start sanctioned by the National Fay Council chief William who consented to blindfold the driver. Burns recently set a 100 hour endurance record in a previous event in Kansas City.

Jimmy Bar Ant Stivine Do Lawrence Nash H. D. Dill Motor Company Burns Fortime Company Earth National Fay, Council William Vhicf Pal Kansas City

Deaths and Funerals Notices Briefly Recorded

Theodore Taylor age 14 died this morning in White Cloud. Funeral services will be held at Lecompton cemetery with burial in Lecompton cemetery. Survived by cousins in Lecompton and Lawrence. Bertha Peterson Peterson aged ?, funeral details incomplete.

Theodore Taylor Bertha Peterson Peterson Lecompton Lecompton Buria

Jury Transfer Delays Mrs Rogers Trial in Texas

In Gan Marcos Texas July 12 a bid to obtain a second jury for Mrs Rebecca Bradley Rogers former dairy student charged with hiring Farmers National Bank at Buda Texas for a December crime was halted after nine veniremen were examined with no clear excusal. The case transferred to Fayette county district court at La Grange amid proceeding delays. Also noted were reports of local complaints about camping privileges and stray dog incidents. Genevieve Lee, visiting in Lawrence, returned to Bonner Springs.

Ted Marcos Texas Rebecca Bradley Rogers Farmers National Buda Fayette County la Grange Hays Rame

Alias Renegade Whitman Faces NYC Court Conviction Claim

Robert Whitman known as Lord Beaverbrook confessed before General Sessions court in New York City that he persuaded multiple women to surrender property and jewelry totaling $250,000. He detailed a ten year global career and claims to have married 47 women. His troubles began with his real identity.

Robert Whitman Lord Beaverbrook General Sessions Court New York City

Meteorites May Reveal Upper Air Secrets For Flying

Dr. W Morehouse president of Brake University argues meteorites can unlock data on the earths upper atmosphere. He notes theories that meteors are lunar ejecta or fragments of comets, with meteoric showers possibly remnants of worn out comets.

DFA Morehouse Des Moines W. Morehouse Brake University Ahan

O Neal Becomes Louisville Mayor Amid Election Turmoil

The Ku Klux Klan and a fraudulent election clouded Louisville's 1925 mayoral race. Joseph O Neal, once a Democratic candidate, was elevated as mayor after Will led in votes but contest and court rulings overturned the result. Governor Fields appointed O Neal, with another election planned in November. The Hague trial team sits with eleven judges and four deputies.

Louisville Joseph O'Neal O'Neal William T. Baker Arthur A. Will State Court of Appeals Fields O’neal

Tuesday Morning Women’s Golf Match At Country Sack Bolin Course

The article lists players and pairings from a Tuesday morning women’s golf match at the Country Sack Bolin course, detailing numerous matchups such as Clarence Topping versus Mrs Maloney and Helen Harman versus Dorothy Stewart, noting winners for low scores and an upcoming Topeka club event scheduled for Tuesday morning here. It also reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Harold Mo Bah Roberts of Leavenworth on July 8, with Roberts holding an MA.B. in 1926 and membership in Alpha Tau Omega. Mrs Roberts is an Alpha Delta Pi member, formerly Miss Alicia Strong.

IK Braner Helen Harman Dorothy Stewart Fagh Mra Harold Mo “Bah” Roberts Leavenworth Roberts Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Interstate Store Line Company Alicia Strong Alpha Delta Pi Sorority

Elks Bowling Scores and Funeral Notices

The Washington Fest No. 12 G. A. R. will meet at the Post rooms at 2 o'clock Wednesday to attend the funeral of Comrade Herman D. Harmant at Runsey Bros funeral home at 2:30. Grand Army service to follow at Oak Hill cemetery if weather allows. Also notes on children clothing using semi transparent tops for sun exposure.

G. Alr Washington Bkos Herman D. Harmant Grand Army Quk Hili Beardar

Corn Crop and Wheat Outlook From Topeka Kansas

Topeka July reports estimate corn across Kansas at 285000 acres with lower yields from last year and a total bushel projection near 37,299,000. Wheat prospects show a nationwide shortfall in the 26 year span, with a 2,274,424,000 bushel crop pegged by the Agriculture Department.

Topeka Kan Kansas Washington United States Department of Agricultse

Social rounds in Belleview and Topeka trip noted

Numerous Belleview residents hosted and visited over the weekend. Families from Lawrence, Kansas City and Lecompton joined meals, calls, and a birthday picnic at Gage Park in Topeka for Ben Kowine. John Aikin, Mrs. Edith Duncan and others appeared in local gatherings while Grandpa Harmon died in Lawrence at 89 after a paralytic stroke.

Retiring Speed King Foresees Autos Making 250 Miles an Hour

London AP Major Segrave, who set a beach world record of 242.7 miles per hour at Daytona, Florida, has retired from racing and will head Sunbeam's experimental department before starting a new business. He says the next speed goal is 250 mph, a long way off, and notes the dangers of high speed racing. He served in the Air Force in World War I and once logged extensive flight hours.

London H. OD Segrave Daytona Florida Sunbeany Motor Comany Europe Air Force

Eudora Residents Visit Relatives and Guests

Dorothy Schirel spent Tuesday to Friday in the country with aunt Mrs Douglas Artis and Mr Harris at Keystone. Minnie Jones and daughter Gladys guest of Mrs Martha Charles at Lawrence for seven o'clock dinner Thursday. Godfrey Gerstenberger and other relatives present. C J Lucas family from Harrisboro and Baldwin visitors spent Friday with sister Mrs Clarence Raugherty and family. O I Lucas also visiting mother at Baldwin and remained overnight.

Harrisburg Tillie Patrom Wivhica Kan John Weixeldorfer, Jr Kansas City Marley Horse Roscoe Robinson Doris Marta William Rothberger Joe Zillner Gorham Fivan Clement Zillner George Jennings Lawrence D. E. Hollar Asse Ation Hospital Topeka Hellar C. W. Jaggard Alma Kansas Helen Francis Albert Neustifter Olive Reed Alma Reed Walker Reed Homer White Oscar Hall I Fan Fe Okia Als Hall White Clarence McPherson Tonzanexie Fred. Tapenhausen Will Mertz Eva Billy Leo. Facin Jeff Mertz Chevrolet New Yorky H. ‘ wWryrik Belton Lowisa Stadler John Neidermaier Mary Louisburg Kapées Louise Ziesenis John Pierson Bonner Springs John Aikin Jimmie Maullen Grandview Dillard Marie Bayle J. E. Haverty Rosland Skinner Winy Allie Hadland Francis Strobel Mildred Forsythe la Verne Haverty John Vernon Morris Will Miller Edna. Duncan_henied Welsh Franklin Cook Dorothy Haverty Gretchen Gabriel Claude Landon Jchildren John Faith Allie James Swisher Gibson, Kan Keith Jeasie Harris Clarence James Grandpa Harmon McConnell Mr. Harmon Ed Forsythe Mancaret Edward Warner Jas.Shirek Enn R. N. Rea Rosland’ Skinner Geo. Grosdidier Norbert Jessie Anderson Ray Miller Will Miler Iota Thi Phi Club Oscar Hlothholtz Edna Duncan Dorothy Schierel Douglas Artis Harris Keystone Minnie Jones Gladys Martha Charles Godfrey Gerstenberger C. J. Lucas Mary Louise Sarah Ralph Harrisbore S. F. Lucas E. B. Lucas Baldwin Clarence Raugherty Lucas Tor

Radio Schedule Highlights From Weaf and National Listings

A dense listing of radio programming across stations including WEAF New York and affiliates, detailing hour by hour orchestras, bands, sermons, talk, and dance music. Notable entries feature Goodrich hour, Knecht's Orchestras, Detroit Symphony, Maxwell House studio pieces, and regional schedules from Baltimore WBAL, WGN, WBC, and others with times, programs, and host cues.

WEAF Goodrich J Knecht Nethersel Shuler WPG Ae Su S Orena Ihan Mittress Onches Orchestra Creatore Baltimore Wbal Dinnétr Orchestra Jo—Wbal Maxwell Bou WEEI Boston WEAP Eaee Gosta Orchestra WLW CINTH Hotel Gibson Orchestre Croaley Trin Orgar AICK WTA Cleveland Lombardo Gill's Orchestra Clevland WEAO Davee Dba Weaf York Wiz New York B. Kaaneey Ashe Reef Orchestra WNYC WPCH WHIT Philadelphia Arcadia Philadelph WOO Houston Hall Ray Theatre Orchestra WEAL Pietsburgh K. A United Press Sports Coraio Radio Council Kbsia KDKA Ufsburga Lewe’s Orchestra Railo Nature Teagan Westley Renorys Wsa Atlanta Amercan Congress Carnival Agg Pmusics RCA Radiotrans Wgn-Wlib Chicago Dinnes Silvertown Orchestra Erwin Swindell Grosclat KOA Denver Kansas Gladrich Kor Carallen Nighthawk Frotic KFAB Lincoln WHAS Louisville WCCO MPLS ST. Pau Binner Keven Othera ST. Louie Frage Am

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