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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
4
A mixed column of reminiscences and notes from ten years past covers editorial trials, naval treaty talk, Ford tariff views, flood friendships, local society updates, and near-term travels. It mentions Mendell Reinhart endurance feats, Henry Ford tariff stance, and community notices from Lawrence.
In the old hometown Mrs Wells sails for Colorado with Mr L M Marsh and family preparing for a mountain visit. A bridge near the town sagged after noon, revealing two bottom timbers broken on the east side, prompting officials to close the north approach and inspect. Local authorities planned repairs and noted elections held at the close of summer.
Kansas Facts from Topeka states that all officers either elected or appointed under state law must take an oath or affirmation. The oath commits to supporting the U.S. Constitution and the Kansas Constitution and to faithfully discharge duties, with an appeal to God in the closing words.
A compact chronicle notes 1876 Lawrence convention of the Independent Green party in the Second District nominating John R. Goodin for Congress. The following year 1877 the federal pension office moved from Topeka to St. Louis, amid notable rescues by August F. Marty, a St. Louis lifeguard, who saved 253 lives over eighteen years.
Long list of local family visits, birthdays, anniversaries, travel plans and gatherings in Lecompton and nearby towns. Mentions of Thomas family preaching in Indiana, farewell visits before moving to the city, relatives from Lawrence and Big Springs, and club meetings with the Winter Community club and Goodwill Club.
Mrs a Mra diotts me mother See Pat the Rent. Miltoha and on Biot tin. Brocklesby at Dews rzee Mr. and Mrs L H Emmett from Lawrence visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs J S Flora Nell Bigsby returned home from pending two George Bigsby of Pittsburgh Pa and Law s Secret called Sunday afternoon Flora Nell Bazsby and Helen Morse of Topeka were Miss Bigsby's guests Miss Flora Nell Bigsby and Miss Morse had guests over night Mr and Mrs Ambrose Bigsby and family spent Sunday evening with Guy Bigsby Kanwaka Literary club will meet Thursday with Mrs A R Colman Emmett guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs H Emmett in Lawrence Mr and Mrs Wm A Wymer of Big Springs and Mr and Mrs Orland Messenhimer of Topeka visited Mr and Mrs George Dews and families James Snow and son Glenn drove to Emporia Sunday after Sunday school and church Emporia formerly Mr Allen's home Miss Mary Evelyn Emmett of Barstow Cal visiting relatives in Lawrence plans to stay with cousin J S Emmett for several days
The Big Springs W C T U met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. R F Buck with members including Mrs J S Wriht Mrs S S Holloway Mrs G W Cashman Mrs G C Edmonds Mrs H C Swadley and Mrs R dink Williamson of Lafayette among guests. Local residents and visitors from Topeka were noted along with a vacation religious school at the Big Springs Catholic church closing with a basket dinner.
Mrs. George one and Mrs. Wesley Davault met at Mrs. Chas Sowards Tuesday afternoon to decide refreshments for the Farmers Union meeting held Thursday evening. Watermelon was served. Mrs. Martin Roche Sr. spent the past week with Mrs. G. man and family. Mrs. Roche Jr. visited relatives and shopped in Wellsville. Mary Rohe and Theresa Spicher visited. Frank Smith and Bonnie Ball stayed with Harry West’s family. Several Rohe family members thresh wheat east of Eudora. Miss Beulah Rohe assisted Mrs. Ed Olmstead in cooking for threshing. Bell Rohe helped her aunt Mrs. Dan Selzer. Mrs. William Moldinhower and others visited Henry Selzer and J Chanay homes. Martisi Rohe Jr. threshing near Eudora spent Thursday night at home. William Moldinbower and Irene, Mrs. Henry Rohe, Mary, Mrs. Lest Dean and Edith Jo called on Miss Bell Rohe Tuesday afternoon. Rohe Sr. ate dinner at the George Rohe home Tuesday. Walt Lingen’s group and others called Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Werts hosted visitors. Edith Jo and Mrs. Glenn Smith called on both sets of parents Sunday. Mrs. Henry Roche and George Smith attended events with relatives. several visits and calls occurred in the area.
A vivid London stage scene unfolds with Master Oldcraft and Doctor Samson plotting with a Viscount. Sir Richard suspects foul play as Oldcraft and accomplices move shadows, a pistol with a coded message, and a test of nerve amid a tense visit to a secret chamber.
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