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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1927
Page
4
A long column notes ongoing banter on mask use and pleasure, water-rate disputes in Lawrence, and naval arms talks. It mentions Lindberghs flight, Byrd, Chamberlin, and Coolidge, plus Ford’s policy shift toward Jews after secret service findings. theater of opinions and historical reflections blend in a broad late 1920s era digest.
Evarts is ordered to Omaha and Charlie Hart takes over here. Elegant Ed Keefe’s hack draws attention with its glass front and barouche rear. Ex extending-workmen begin a 35 foot expansion at Ottman Potwin building to deepen shop space. The Trinity church wedding of Dr J A Rouselaux and Mrs Louise A Roberts draws a huge crowd with a grand reception. The couple depart for a bridal tour after a late serenade. Cheap meat union forms in Topeka. Beers Cox propose low beef rates contingent on daily sale volumes.
Arthur E. F fadleston declined the University of Kansas superintendent post after finding he cannot leave Kansas City. Mrs. Jessie Witter closes her art store until Sept. 1. H. Hoyt named chief trumpeter on the state Grand Army staff. Daily life items follow with local residents and trips, including Porto Rico visit for Ben Horton and Lane University concerns in Lecompton.
Baldwin news recaps visits and travels of residents, with Mildred Hunt, Genevieve Watson, and Sarah Lehtman among those noted. It also covers weddings, such as Clara Lillian Davis and Albert Kleeblat, and the long marriage of Mina Brockway and Joseph Patterson with family gatherings and church ceremonies.
Three top Kansas leaders Senator Arthur Capper Governor Paulon and Justice Hutchison celebrate birthdays tomorrow. Capper born Garnett, Hutchison in Pennsylvania, Paulon in Flings. Capper to attend Kansas children’s picnic at Garfield Park. others plan personal observances. David F L Houston, a prominent insurance leader, rises to president of one of America’s largest life companies.
Ten years ago today the War Department ordered the drafting of 678000 men, a weak thrill felt by the Youth of the United States. M. E. Woolley of Mt Helynke College and head of the American Association of University Women marks her sixty fifth year as the annual convention of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs opens in Oakland California. Mrs A D and her son John Park Colorado for vacation travel.
Garth Guthrie, a World War I veteran with a disfigured face, returns to Albany Canada where his scar costs him the love of his fiancée. He encounters Joan Querrier at the mission and learns of a murder link to Laughing McDonald. Tensions rise as rumors and personal loyalties test Guthrie and his allies amid postwar trade disputes.
New York July 13 A US tour by pianist Ignace Paderewski is reported to begin in January 1928 and run four months. He will pass through the United States in August en route from Australia to his Motges Switzerland chateau. His 1926-27 calendar included 75 recitals across the continent. Ottawa Library Receives Finley Collection Public books from the late W S Finley are donated to Ottawa Public Library. Mrs Pintey will be 98. Kanition tax levy for vehicle purposes rises in Chanute.
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