Wedding of Frances Selig and Lieut Clifford Wilbur
Frances Selig daughter of Mr and Mrs John Selig wed Lieut Clifford Wilbur at 8 15 Friday evening in the Selig home. Rev E E Stauffer officiated before a fern and white phlox altar as Miss Josephine Stimpson played Lohengrin and Miss Cora Reynolds sang. The gown was white satin and voile with a bouquet of roses and a veil held by white sweet peas. Afterward a green and white reception was held and the cake featured Allied flags. The Wilburs depart for Texas for pursuit training in aviation.
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Lutheran Church
Josephine Stimpson
Teachers Institute Set for August 26 to 30
County Superintendent J. Lane announced a teachers institute will be held August 26 to 30 in the high school building. Enrollment is expected to range from seventy five to one hundred instructors with a one dollar fee. Lecturers include R A Schwegler of the University, M A Hausam of Emporia Normal, and A Maude Sproat of River Falls Wisconsin State Normal.
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County Teacherss” Institute
J. Lane
R. A. Schwegler
University
M. A. Hausam
Emporia Normal School
A. Maude Sproat
River Falls
Wis
State Normal
Hansam
Kansas
Miss. Sproat
Emporia State Normal
Chicago
Columbing
Weekend Visit Notes and Local Travels
Miss Mafie Boon spends the weekend in Ottawa. Mr and Mrs F A Beal of Davenport Iowa return home after visiting relatives. Mrs Gertrude Crandall of Kansas City guests of Mr and Mrs Protch. Lieut Folpervill heads to Kansas City for a brief business trip. CLA Witte of Council Grove to Lawrence tomorrow for travel. Mr and Mrs F H Cronemeyer return to Kansas City after a short visit. Mr Abva Levy of Kansas City called to Lawrence today due to sister Miss Carry Levy illness.
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Mable Ramsey
Kansas City
Clara Heater
Georgia Heater
W. H. Armstrong
Ottawa
Lawrence
D. L. Patterson
Annette Robinson
Topeka
A. J. Lane
A. B. Sirpliss
Eleanor Sirpliss
B. B. Beery
Virginia Beery
Monita Caldwell A
A. L. Seales
Rachel Watson
Prescott
Arizona
J. M. Metcalf
Parsons
Wilder .S. Metcalf
J. W.lder
Mise Louise Alder
Columbia
Conn
Eugene Al‘der
Mafie Boon
F. A. Beal
Davenport
Jong
Gertrude Crandall
R. E. Protch
Folpervill
Cla. Witte
Council Grove
F. H. Cronemeyer
Abva Levy
Carry Levy
Beach Warning for River Dangers at Kaw Beach
Kaw Beach officials warn that a swift cross current has formed in the river with a rise of ten to twelve inches near the bathing area. Only excellent swimmers should enter the water, and all others are advised to stay out.
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Kaw Beach
William LaCoss Seeks Democratic Nomination For County Commissioner
Barnard resident and grocer William LaCoss seeks the Democratic nomination for county commissioner at the upcoming primaries. He asks party members to vote for him, noting his experience as a local businessman and promising good county service. Red Cross Tires Home Opens For Aged And Retired Auto Tires Across From Court House.
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Wm. LaCoss
Okd
Red&Cross
Red Cross
Court House
British Casualties Down in Week Ending
British casualties reported for the week ending today total 12 893, down from 16 981 in the previous week. The figures reflect ongoing wartime losses across theaters and mark a reduced weekly total.
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London
Lawrence Officer Promoted to First Lieutenant at Camp Funston
Harold Longanecker, who joined the first training camp for officers at Fort Riley in May 1917, has been promoted to first lieutenant. He serves with 25th Company, 805th Regiment, 7th Battalion at Camp Funston. He is 22 and the brother of Miss Nancy Longenecker of Lawrence.
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Harold Longanecker
25Th Co
Funston
Fort Riley
805Th Regiment
Camp Funston
Longenecker
Nancy Longenecker
Lawrence
Lanahan
Editorial Weakness and Roads for Farmers
A State Journal excerpt notes that even highly intellectual editors show human weaknesses like chasing an automobile. It laments that editorial voices rise, demanding better roads for farmers as soon as editors accumulate funds for cars.
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Olo State Journal
Karnes and Schiland Deaths Noted in Kansas and Leavenworth
Funeral services announced for Karnes aged 54 in Kansas City with United Brethren officiating and burial planned in Sandy Creek, Minnesota. Schiland’s obituary states he died yesterday in Leavenworth with a Monday service at 10:10 from H W Stevenson residence, burial in Minnesota.
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Mma Karnes
Na Karnes
Kansas City
Kansas
Oelock
The
United Brethren v
Huffman
Schiland
William PL Schiland
Leavenworth
H. W. Stevenson
Sandygch
Minois
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon to Feature Speaker Rahn
The entertainment committee of the Chamber of Commerce plans a Friday noon sybon luncheon in the Chamber rooms. State Adjutant General Yeill R. Rahn will be the chief speaker addressing the red draft quota and related committee matters.
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Chambery of Commerce
Chambere of Commerce
Ssistant
Yeill R. Rahn
Must Work or Fight London Strike Message Causes Confusion
Premier Lloyd George warned that workers missing factory shifts after Monday would be deemed to quit munition work and could face military service. The notice arrived too late for most strikers to hear it, fueling general strike awareness.
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London
Lloyd George
Low registration for August primaries in Lawrence
Registration for the August primaries drew light interest with fewer than 100 new registrants and about 300 address changes as the registry closed last night. Lawrence’s April election had 5,400 registered voters including 2,879 men and 2,521 women, with most new registrants men.
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Lawrence
Aviator Clarence Winter Dies In Ridge Field Crash
Lieutenant Clarence H. Winter, Ridge Field instructor, was killed when his aircraft crashed 6 miles west of Waco. A cadet riding with him survived uninjured. Winter hailed from Catlin, Colorado.
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Waco
Tex
Clarence H. Winter
Ridge Field
Hero
Winter
Catling
Colo
Man Fined for Vagrancy in Police Court
Herbert Willey, arrested yesterday on his mother’s complaint for vagrancy, was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in county jail this morning. He refused to work and burdened his mother.
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Herbert Willey
Willey
Pledges Still Unredeemed For War Savings Stamps
I C Stevenson, chairman of the Council of Defense, urged those who pledged to buy War Savings Stamps in July to complete purchases within three days. He noted many pledges remain unredeemed and stressed urgency.
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I. C. Stevenson
Council of _Defense
War Bond pledges and price change noted
Mr Stevenson highlights that pledges must be redeemed and Baby Bonds price will rise from 4.18 to 4.19 on August 1. Delinquent buyers will receive notices as Sunday papers at the City Drug Store promote War Stamps.
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Stevenson
City Drug Store
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Washington, D. C
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Squires Studio
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