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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
4
The article surveys pre convention tactics by Hoover allies in Kansas City and mocks ambitious air crossing attempts. It also reviews Chinese front dynamics and a detailed account of the Southern Cross flight crew highlighting navigational and radio roles.
A weathered report notes critics say farm culture improves too slowly while some farmers expect quicker gains. They hope federal farm loan boards accelerate progress to lift spirits after a prolonged period of gradual change.
The Old Home Town notes an excursion to Cincinnati for the National Turnfest on the 26th with a round trip fare around $20. Commencement features Rev. Richard Cordley delivering the baccalaureate at the new University hall Sunday evening.
Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs L J Worden celebrated their golden wedding anniversary yesterday friends presented a purse containing 50 in gold Mrs Worden remains in hospital recovering from an operation W Cockins has returned Miss Florence Zwick has been in Los Angeles Cal Mr and Mrs C W Carman leave for Detroit to attend nurseryman convention A H Griesa of Lawrence will also attend Pi Beta Phi seniors hosted a cocky shine at the chapter house and University seals were awarded to several graduates Daisy Smith wedding to Dr Arthur Wherry Ogden Utah is set for Wednesday Sigma Chi rents Parrot home to be chapter house next year
Ten years ago American Marines and French troops reported driving the German salient two miles northwest of Chateau Thierry. The push came as Germans attacked the Marne line, with reports that Marines pushed back the tip of the salient while aiding French forces. The Journal-World carried additional notes on personnel changes and a former employee’s report from England after crossing the Atlantic.
Mrs Karl Klooz receives a cameo ring from store employees before departure. Miss Persis Cook and Miss Nay Lupton head to Washington to accept stenographic government posts. Mrs Frank Strong and Mrs Harold Butler host a KU shower for Blanche Simons, whose marriage to OO W Maloney is set for the 15th of the month.
More than 200 students will attend McPherson college summer term in Palmer Lake Colorado. The Rocky Mountain summer school began six years ago with 25 students and has expanded yearly. This season many classes will meet in buildings on an estate purchased by Kolley near Palmer Lake.
Mrs J H L Menger receives a letter from the director of the Better Homes movement in Washington praising the Lawrence display. The writer notes unusually attentive attendance and describes the house shown as attractive inside and out with educational value. Also reports one sleeper cared for at the city jail last night.
Baldwin residents share summer travel plans and visits as educators and families depart for schools and relatives across Missouri and Nebraska. Community events include a Bible School social, graduation celebrations at Baker and nearby colleges, and a youth festival with talks on highway marker fundraising.
The Lecompton Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet Wednesday afternoon June 6 at the home of Mrs Frank Brubaker. The program includes devotions business roll call Flower Mission incidents Our Messenger Quiz topic Flower Mission Helps-Suggestions and material about Carry A Nation home canning. The June issue of Our Messenger discusses Year Acrostic from California White Ribbon and meanings for WCTU letters.
Fred Hildenbrand hosted guests from Jacana and Lawrence Saturday night at his western town residence. Attendants included Margery and Hanson Day, Mrs. John Day, Dr. Timleene, Mrs. Fleener, William Drake and daughters Frances and Elsie, Mr. and Mrs. Hebber and daughters Juanita and Mae, and Mrs. Barry Floeforst of Parker.
The Midland Rural Social Club met on Thursday May 1 with seven members in attendance. Refreshments were served by the hostess and the next meeting is set for June 13 with Mrs Russell Shaw. Various local visits and social calls occurred around Midland with members and their families sharing meals and attending gatherings.
Fragmentary read shows ongoing plans for a weekend potato tour with many people from both sides. A Saturday night gathering includes Margaret Mary and Betty Mi Shultz, with a Sunday afternoon event noted and a large attendance anticipated.
United Press reports a new airport near Rome plans to offer taxi service by telephone, ready within half an hour, with European mileage rates. The facility, by the Tiber, would host hydroplane landing and takeoff, hotel, customs, and extensive repair works, targeting major Mediterranean air traffic.
Topeka Capital recaps Supreme Court decision affecting outdoor advertising along Kansas highways. The piece notes disfigured landscapes and protests by businesses and workers while acknowledging broad impacts and conflicting opinions about signage limits.
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