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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1925
Page
2
Executive Secretary Mervin T Miller of the Kansas City Board argues for keeping capital and manufacturing within Kansas. He cites mineral wealth and agricultural strength, urging more factories and wholesale establishments to retain money in state and boost loyalty and a business boom.
Plans for an eight month world cruise organized by York University in cooperation with other institutions. The voyage sails July 28 with 450 students and 40 faculty plus 1 200 instructors. Administration headed by President Carles T. Elving and Janet Lough with leaders from 25 universities. A daily onboard paper will be published with fifty home-state newspapers printing facsimiles.
Under cooling shade of the grand old stress in the Anderson Grove about 150 people gathered. Folding chairs were provided and numerous groups formed for social chat.
An immense long table of tempting viands held place of honor as guests enjoyed fried chicken and a display of fancy skills. Miss Mary Ellen Miller of St. Louis provided an exhibition of fancy work, adding color to the event and drawing attention to the afternoon’s program.
Miss Margaret Kelsall delivered readings and Mary Ellen performed acrobatic stunts to delight the audience. In a later race, Bobbie Moss won a doll amid a lively girls and boys program.
In a lively event, Clare Dehoff led a boys race and claimed a whistle. Alfred Bkeets won marbles in the younger division, while Clyde Ford topped the men’s pinthrow contest. A girls sack race and a left handed throw contest filled the rest of the program.
The Kansas itinerary of L Iite master of the National Grange was announced by Caldwell Davis of Bronson. Tabor will speak in multiple towns from July 29 to August 13, with picnics and radio broadcasts. Stops include Olathe, Chanute area, Abilene, and a final picnic, then Oklahoma trips. The talks urge farmers to form a strong organization to promote farm product interests.
Hollywood July 28 The Associated Press reports that the average two reel comedy delivers about 75 laughs and the film audiences will talk about features a mirth provoking incident roughly every 20 feet of footage. Director Del Hord notes sustained laughter is the goal as humor builds from a quiet chuckle to a roaring scene often sparked by a comedian misjudging safety while pursued by a villain.
Mrs Lena McHenry and Miss W Pigott of Kansas City visit in the Ozarks while Mr and Mrs John Canary of Knowledge Hill spend time with friends. Robert Graham loads baled hay for market with help from Othel Wiley Wright Horton and Herbert McKone. Miss Helen Considine has appendicitis surgery in Lawrence. Kansas City beat Reno in a baseball game. Community updates include Lawrence trips, doctor consultations for Margaret Kelley, and township board activities. Rain improves corn prospects.
Local readers note frequent callers and visits among residents of Lawrence and nearby towns. Mrs Rose Le Harrand and family near San Diego share greetings, while Miss Altha Guthrie of Lawrence spends the week with Miss Anna Taylor. Clubs meet for camping planning near Leavenworth and a Busy Bee club hosts Reno Aid and Homemakers at Pleasant Prairie.
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