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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1929
Page
2
A garbled passage discusses younger members of families in a Lawrence area and the value of a community payroll. It notes a city resident spending over $100,000 yearly with local merchants and ties appreciation to citizens aiming for a finer, larger Lawrence.
Wire news briefs from Birmingham dated June 1 cover AP items including John H Bankhead opposing Senator Thomas next year, a Burlington line derailment near St Joseph Omaha after heavy NW rains, a fatal burn of S William Gene Schneck, diplomatic recalls in Moscow from Nanking, a historic auction in Berlin, company suspension of Taylor Awart, crude oil production rise in April, Missouri moonshine seizure refusals, mysterious farm deaths connected to life insurance, and a 14 000 life policy tied to Mrs Powers with a farm overseer Sam Wright death noted.
The First Presbyterian Church choir appears for the last time this year at 11 o clock tomorrow in the Varsity Theater building. Dean Swarthout says most of the choir will sing at two more services. The offertory solo will be by Eli Wamlego, a tenor. Dr J W McDonald, speaking, is executive secretary of the Kansas City Presbytery.
Kansas Topeka June 11 report states capitol workers must sign daily time sheets showing arrival and departure times. Governor Clyde M Reed issues order requiring departments boards and commissions to adhere to new pay period rule. Deaths from heat mentioned in passing.
Advanced students from organ piano violin and voice present the first of two year end programs in the university recital hall. The free recital features a diverse program including Schumann Strauss and vocal selections with names such as Katherine A Spring John Seilfruds uilmaz Kathleen BleMorran and Dorothy My Lovely Celia.
Australian AP report notes late word from Berlin on private negotiations to settle Belgium and Germany reparations. Belgian representative M Gutt and Emil Francqui head the talks as experts expected a quick fix, with progress on other Young Plan terms and potential reductions in allied debts.
Democrats on the House finance committee vote unanimously for public hearings on the tariff bill during consideration and for final disposition late in October before the December session. Republican members push closed sessions and seek inclusion of hearings via a senate resolution. The capitol view notes brighter prospects for an all-summer congressional effort.
A Missouri alumni group meeting announced plans for a banquet and organizational banquet events. The executive committee of the association discussed formal letters and program details for establishing a men’s club.
Leah Branson suffered burns on his hands when a leaking gas line exploded at his home in Valley Chapel. The blast damaged a floor and furniture but no fire damage was reported by the fire department. Branson was in the basement when the explosion occurred.
Eleven baseball letters and three tennis awards are given to athletes at the university for spring competition. The executive board includes Chancellor E. H. Lind and professors W. Davig, F. Elis Johnson, and others. Track and freshman awards follow, recognizing numerous varsity and freshman athletes with a long list of recipients from Lawrence, Leavenworth, Topeka and surrounding areas.
The city health department will hold the regular monthly tuberculosis clinic all day Monday at the Old City Hall. Dr. E L Loveland of Topeka will conduct the clinic. Twenty patients attended the orthopedic clinic yesterday and twenty six babies were brought to the well baby clinic yesterday. Chester Huntington dies in Stratford. Firemen to attend school in Newton next week.
Residents of Lone Star and nearby areas engaged in visits and meals over the weekend. Names include Will Will, Margaret, and Ulrichs of Lawrence, Kingerys and Campbells hosting relatives, church attendees at Willow Springs, and various calls at Sanders, Nieder, and Boerkircher homes. Numerous dinners, parties, and visits tied families and neighbors together through casual get togethers.
Big Springs residents and guests attend dinners at Duncan and Painter homes. Mrs. LaVeda Price visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Evans. Harold Slaughter returns from St Francis Hospital after weeks of recovery. Families including Murphy, Lancaster, Durban, Webber, Custard, Oldham, Lux, Conn, Henry, Edmonds, Wilson, and Rake share visits. Roy Armstrong enjoys vacation from Kansas State College, and census notes show pupil counts. Social calls span Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Manhattan, and Watsemgo locales as community members gather for dinners and rallies.
Miss Blanch and Shelly spent Friday evening with Edythe Ranschell and Jones. Ray and Clyde Barker from Topeka were visitors at the Ambrose Bigsby home. Mrs and Mrs Paul Winter called on Mrs JB Bryan Tuesday evening. Barker GIP. AS I
The page lists casual social updates from a small community. It mentions births May 17, visits by Mr and Mrs Harrison, Rosa Jane Carter and Richard Rainier, Whitey at A Richards home, Noah Hetrick with granddaughter Blanch Shelly, Anna Mitchell and family, Lucille Johnson visiting relatives, George Richards and Ambrose Bigsby with others, and multiple calls and dinners at Gorrill and Winter households. The Minervian club plans a May 22 meeting at Anna Mitchell’s. Various residents from Zion Illinois and Pleasant Valley are noted.
Williamstown residents report visits from Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Thompson and family and Mrs. Goldie Welter and sons from Kansas City. Families travel to Menden cemetery. car accident near Topeka injures Veroy Bridgewater. Kenneth Warren and Junior Raines escape uninjured from Perry. Victor Underwood motor trip to Idaho with Mr. Long. Williamstown baseball team loses lead due to heavy rain. Fathers Day plans announced with church basket dinner. Local families visit Topeka for shopping and weddings. DeMolay initiation in Topeka. Mutual Benefit Club holds May meeting with program and election of officers. county federation formed with three clubs represented.
Baldwin area notes detail a busy period with family and social visits from Overbrook, Kansas City, Cheyenne, and more. Baker College set for seventy first commencement with senior breakfast, chapel, alumni events, and degree ceremonies including Doctor of Divinity and Doctor of Laws honors. Local clubs host initiations and gatherings as students prepare for graduation and summer plans.
Chicago and Kansas City markets show broad price moves on wheat and corn with rumors farm relief and possible Farm Board action. Reports cite rain in Kansas and the Southwest raising moisture concerns while futures edge higher amid demand from Europe and unwinding selling. Livestock prices weaken slightly with hogs and cattle showing mixed to lower bids.
Grain prices for white corn yellow corn and mixed corn are listed with moisture discounts. Poultry and livestock prices shown for hens broilers ducks geese and turkeys. Government bonds and Treasury securities quoted. Clearing House weekly statement with deposits and clearings. Stock market notes cover multiple railway and utility leaders, with gains and losses and notable moves.
Lawrence police report a large sedan tied to a hit and run overturned eight miles west of Lawrence on U S highway 40 last night. The vehicle was moved toward Topeka before officers could finish investigating. Chief Will Johns says the car may be the one Tonganoxie officers were seeking.
Hiawatha Kansas June 1 AP theater operator Larry Dunnock said he will run his Sunday movie tomorrow despite possible fines for operating on a Sunday. He was arrested yesterday on charges tied to last Sunday’s show and county attorney did not appear at the trial before the justice of the peace. Also note mentions a Confederate sword gift to Richmond museum and an advertisement for chick day at Achnings with pricing for heavy and light breeds.
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