City to defend school board in Bible dispute case
Washington officials and Corporation Counsel Francis H. Stephens prepared to defend the city against Loren J. H. Wittner's suit challenging an appropriation provision about teaching evolution and alleged disrespect for the Bible in district schools. Wittner argues to curb scientific instruction. city says teachers discuss theories, not present them as fact.
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Mi Washington
Asted Press
Washington
Francis
H. Stephens
Loren J H. Wittner
Wittner
District of ‘Columbia
Howev
Congress
Steph
Witter
Y. P
Hay
Funeral for Dean L. B. Sayre Held at Trinity Church
Large crowd from Lawrence and nearby towns attended the funeral service for Dean L. B. Sayre at Trinity Episcopal Church yesterday afternoon at four o'clock. About thirty to forty University faculty members attended in a body, and local druggists from Lawrence and Kansas City were present, with attendance from Kansas City, Topeka, Leavenworth, Manhattan, and other towns. Rev. Ma Pulley of Leavenworth officiated. Pallbearers included Frank E. Banks, P. F. Waiked, Ka N. Rottluff, D. H. Spencer, J. S. Barovi, and C. M. Sterling. Burial followed at Oaks Hill Cemetery.
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Lawrence
L.' E. Sayre
Trinity. Episcopal Church
Kansas City
The
Kansas, ‘State Drug Association
Topeka
Leavenworth
Manhattan
Ma “Pulley
D. H. Spencer
Barrovi
C.M. Sterling
Saunas
Aweres
C. G. Dunlap
Fe Nelson
E. H. Holland
W.G. Stevens
Jom S. Moore
Rai K.strong
Oaks
Explosion Traps Ten Men At Roane Iron Mine
Chattanooga dispatch reports an explosion at the Roane Iron Company's coal mine entombing ten men. Superintendent J Snow of Roans Iron Company coal mines coordinated rescue efforts as a party entered the shaft to fight the fire and locate the trapped workers. A reconfirmed tally listed ten men initially entombed, with rescue teams attempting to reach them.
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Roars Iron, Company
Roane! Iron! Company
Slavic Tensions Posted Across Eastern Border
Fragmentary OCR reports conflict between Polish and Soviet forces with claims of an officer and bolshevik clashes. Observers note border patrols and political rhetoric amid rising tensions and fatal incidents surrounding control of territories.
Girls Camp Enrollment Tight at Hanna Shop
Readable fragments show a girls camp near Lawrence with enrollments low. Only a few have registered at Hanna's shop and organizers urge more to register before departure for the Rotary camp Saturday morning. Miss Latore Topeka said forty six entries are recorded.
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Taryine
Miles
Lawrence
Hovey Hanna
Hanna
Rotary
May Form New Order Branch in Lawrence
In Lawrence today, plans were announced to organize a local branch of the Loyal Order of Buffaloes led by Mrs Treessa Watson. Mr Stitt explained the national organization holds weekly luncheon meetings as part of its efforts to establish the group.
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Buffalos
Treéssa. Watson
Anne
Rence
Toca
Stitt
Order
Ainda
Baraloe
Banquet for Peet in Topeka Talks Near East
Visiting son 2 Peet of Topeka engineering department at Santa Fe railroad attends a banquet in Topeka hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Elder Peet will discuss the Near East, recalling Ellen Stone episode with Bulgarians years ago. Chaplain E A Edwards suffers altitude fall in Estes Park. Charles Edwards reports in Lawrence.
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2 Peet
Sant“Fe “Railroad
Topeka
Mr. Peet
Near East
Bas
Man Rescued After Fall at Estes Park Camp
A traveler fell 11,000 feet altitude while crossing Estes Park area, struck his head on rock and required stitches. He was revived by cold water, crawled to camp, rested days at another lodge, and has since resumed his own camp in Estes Park.
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Estes Fark
Golo
Asvat
Beeves
Estes Park
City to open bond bids and award water line contract
At tonight's city commission meeting internal improvement bonds totaling 33675 dollars will be opened from submitting bidders. The contract for a water line in the West Hills real estate development in West Lawrence will be let. An ordinance from the planning committee proposing zoning near the University will be presented for approval and enactment.
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City Commission
West Hills
Lawrence
Peny Planning Tree Providing & Zoning District
University
Deaths and Funerals of Fred T Warton in Tacoma
Funeral services for Fred T. Warton were held at the Episcopal church in Tacoma with a committal at Lawrence. Deceased’s brother in law Deios M. Carter of Washington D C attended. Grace Warton Carter, sister of the deceased, was later buried here. Warton and his father Tom Warton were longstanding Lawrence residents and post office workers.
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Fred
Warton
Tacoma
Lawrence Terment
G. Ig. BE. Lindquist
Haskell Institute
Ton
Episcopal Church
Deios M. Carter
Washington, D. C
Carter
Wisconsin
C. P. Radcliffe
Grace ‘Warton
Knowledge Hill Community Club Meeting Recalls Hostess Refreshments
Knowledge Hill Community club met with Mrs. Clint Viets on Wednesday afternoon July 15 with eight members and one guest present. After the business meeting and social hour, the hostess served refreshments. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Clifford Thiry on August 12. Mrs. Nora Ford of Valley Grove spent Tuesday night with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Greene. Harold Skeet brought Frank.
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Knowledge Hill Community Club
Clint Viets
Clifford Thiry
Nora Ford
Valley Grove
Frank. Greene
Harold Skeet
Frank
Greene home Tuesday afternoon visit from hospital
Mrs Elma Kennedy of Kansas City spent Sunday afternoon with her mother Mrs L K Horr and Mr Horr. Greene was home Tuesday afternoon from Lawrence Memorial hospital where he has been several days having his eye treated.
Kansas City Visit Highlights Local Family Gatherings
The Branson family of Kansas City spent several days with Mr and Mrs Frank Greene before returning home Sunday evening. Mrs Allen of Williamstown visited her daughter Mrs Harold Skeet and family for several days. Mrs Hornberger and children Wilma and William traveled to Kansas City Tuesday for a three week visit.
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Kansas City
Allen
Williamstown
Harold Skeetland
Branson
Ily
Frank Greene
Hornberger
Wilma
William
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Dean L. B
Sayre
Aseanlin
Arsan
Poland
Yas
oHanna
of Loyal Order of
Visiting Son
i_Estes Park
E.A. Edwards
E. A. Edwards
Walter, Vitt
Palm Beach
Renui
Weil
Mades
Athletic Union
Érdusers
Meit’s
Jand Boys’ Scout Shoes
Madras
Allen A
Ege
Oxfords
Ga Save Fc
Ular
Hwe
O’ Coats
Carl
Hart Schaffner & Marx Wool Suits
Dixie
Rene
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