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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
6
The article highlights Stuffy McInnis, a premier first baseman, who after a slump with a weak team shows strong form. It notes his 17 game hitting streak, a current batting around .380, and expectations for a big year as the club regains confidence and dispels rumors.
Lawrence Breth transfers property to Mildred Brett at 4 New Derees Street and other parcels in a multiclause deed amid city land notes. The report also mentions a high school girls tennis match postponed and finals in boys singles awaiting later dates, with prizes to be awarded. Mrs Parker and Miss Parker return from Atchison and plan summer in Lawrence. social notes list local visits and ice cream at Widemann’s.
Of 466 seniors in the 1917 Kansas University class only about 350 will attend commencement. More than 100 absentees are in military service or on farms, leaving only 95 men present. An attempt to release Fort Riley troops for three days was refused due to the short training period.
The Lawrence YMCA war fund drive extends into Monday as volunteers report broad public response but incomplete canvassing. The group aims to raise 1500 in Lawrence and an equal amount in Baldwin and other areas, with county canvassing to begin next week once district organization proceeds.
Lawrence merchants prepare street decorations using national colors with crimson and blue for the University of Kansas commencement week. The Chamber of Commerce executive committee will prioritize national colors even if school decorations must be sacrificed.
Woodland Fairweather promises clear skies for tomorrow afternoon as the First Regiment Musicians plan a concert at Woodland Park at o clock. Prior attempts to perform for the Headquarters company fund were thwarted by rain, but this time organizers hope for good weather and a successful event.
Lawrence school children will compete for best flower and vegetable gardens with prizes totaling 30 dollars to be awarded next fall after inspections. Entries must register at the City rest room by June 15, seeds provided if needed, and prizes include 3.00 and 2.00 awards plus handicap prizes. Mr and Mrs George Connell of Lecompton visited Lawrence yesterday.
The Vinland High School held its first commencement in new buildings last night with Miss Kaitih Pordyce as the first graduate. Prof Roberts spoke on the occasion, noting twenty five students had attended the first year. Barrett is principal. Miss Jive Porter and Walter Scott taught. The program featured overture, processional, chorus, county remarks, vocal solo, girls chorus, address by Prof Roberts, and diploma presentation.
The tenth grade graduation and eighth class exercises drew patrons and friends yesterday afternoon in Central School’s high building. A New York school program followed by Lincoln school events drew large attentive crowds, with a five cent admission boosting the Red Cross fund. Teachers’ efforts in drills and organized performances were praised across the city schools.
The Min isterial Alliance will hold a meeting at the city YMCA Monday at 10:00 am to consider amendments to the group's rules. It will be the last gathering before summer break, Dr. W. S. Price, secretary, urging full attendance.
Copenhagen reports a semi official German press note fears peace advocates may be blamed for fires in munition plants and farm damage while patriotic workers are urged to help detect enemies of the father land. It cites stern penalties for stealing farm crops and a food control examination order.
Sheriff J. R. Woodward announced a change in the registration board of the second precinct of the third ward today. L. E. Hazen will replace Mrs. J. M. Boyd who cannot serve due to illness.
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