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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1917
Page
3
A patriotic song about Red Cross volunteers in wartime uses a soldier and nurse scene to urge joining the Red Cross. Randall Walker pleads guilty to threatening his wife, after initially entering a not guilty plea and awaiting trial. He is held on a $300 peace bond.
Miss Lucy Culp of Los Angeles and Mr Rich Welsh of Chicago wed at 6 30 PM at the Ober home in front of a floral altar. Canon Guysler of Topeka officiated guests included Mr and Mrs Bert Ober and relatives from Kansas City. The bride wore embroidered silk net over white satin with tulle bow. attendants carried roses. After a four course supper the couple left for Chicago to make their home.
Residents of school district No 3 plan a September community fair at Seigel school during the first month of the new term. The event is organized by the local teacher and the community club. C Hosford, longtime Kaw resident, is in the city for a visit.
The column lists the death of Mrs. Maria H. Wilson, noting she was the oldest sister in a family of six and that no death had occurred in fifty four years since 1863. It mentions a marriage license for Richard E. Welsh and Lucy Culp, a correction about Baldwin’s war fund pledge totaling 1706.60, two court suits for divorce and a company note, and a summary of U.S. war loans to Allies totaling 1.388 billion. It ends with a help-wanted ad for a general houseworker.
Mrs Ella Sharpe and Miss Lillian Oakley visit Parker Kansas for a week. Wiedeman's advertises ice cream and fruit ices and malted Dewro. Mr C A Randolph travels to Kansas City then Iowa and South Dakota on business. Mrs Vance Fyfe and son Robert return to Emporia after visiting Mrs Morgan. The Jerby Grain Company proclaims readiness to buy grain.
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