Haskell Institute exhibits draw large crowd in yearlong fair
A year of displays at Haskell Institute drew Lawrence residents and a hundred Chamber of Commerce members to the campus for a crowded exhibition in the gymnasium and chapel. Indian students performed plays and demonstrations across the grounds, with booths showcasing domestic science, carpentry, sewing, textiles, nursing, and printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haell “Institute
Haskell Institute
Inn
S Jin Gymnasium
Askeéll
Dian
Haskell
Haskell Hoy Scouts
Booth Itu
Prac
Kouselio
Paving Work Begins on Massachusetts Street West Side
Laborers started this morning cutting sod on the west side of the courthouse for widening and paving Massachusetts street between Eleventh and Park streets. Geiger & Rutherford Construction Co. of Leavenworth handles the project. The plan shifts from Bridge street to the west side segment now, with future expansion to Fifteenth street toward Barke avenue after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Massachusetts
Park Streets
Geiger
Rutherford Construction, Co
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Tom
Parison
Massachusetts Street
Fifteenth Street
Barké? Avenue
Wheat condition ratings in Kansas crop report
The June 1 state crop report shows wheat at 68 percent, corn at 78 percent, and oats at 74 percent for Kansas. Douglas County figures are listed by county, with several names and counties in the table. The report reflects higher-than-average condition in Wheat Goodin County and notes various county figures. A concert by George F. Band is listed in the page end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Kan
Ena
Agriqulture
Douglas’ Y
Franklin
Jefferson i
Leavenworth
Evening Giver Band Concert in South Park
The Fraternal Aid Union band announced a concert in South Park Tomorrow Evening. The program includes Nordyke Parr Overturt Paragraph TN Suppe Morceau Forest Whispers Losey Fantasia Musica Scenes from Spain Langey Set Piece Descriptives A Shouting Sapte Bucaloosi Patriotic Medley Jone Pictures of the North and South Bendix March Trans Atlantic St Clair.
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Union. I Band
South Park
Morrowy Jevening
Rigdon
iMarch
Nordyke
Bendix
Trans Atlantic
St. Clair
Lawyers Sue For 3680.50 Over Tax Return Actions
Plaintiffs from Columbia Missouri sue George E Taylor in district court claiming they were employed to obtain modified and herrested federal income tax returns. They seek 3680.50 in damages for alleged wrongful conduct by the defendant. Also reported, Ben Harshaw was found guilty of possessing liquor in Justice Lovejoy's court and sentenced to four months in the county jail with a 100 dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dames P.mcbaine
Boyle G. Clark
Sparfriers
Sand
Jame E. Boggs
George E. ‘Taylor
Columbia
TI Clai
Ben Harshaw
Justice
Local News Briefs and Odd notes from town
Local briefs mention Othel Sherwood directing the university employment bureau and a plea for job leads for students. The page reports strange street rumors about hidden liquor, a demolished Eldridge house mystery, a merchant’s snowed checks signed Tran Getite, and a Glatemont Valley story reflecting old proslavery days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glatemont
Cut Valley
Wedding of Miss Coghill and Dr. Coghill in Kansas City
The ceremony occurred at eight oclock in the home of Mrs. F. Butcher with about seventy five guests. The bride wore white chiffon over satin with roses, and maid of honor Miss Ann Dorothy Lester. The groom is Dr Robert Coghill, new fellow at Yale and a University of Kansas graduate. their wedding party included bridesmaids Miss Muriel Coghill and Miss Mary Simon, and brother James Coghill as best man. After the ceremony, a reception featured a large yellow and white daisies cake. the couple will honeymoon and then move to New Haven for his research post with the National Tuberculosis Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butcher
University
Margaret
Robert Coghill
George
E. Cog ¢ -Lawrence
Muriel Coghill
Mary
Simon
Berneath
Ann Dorothy Lester
Janes Coghill
Gray Butcher
Louis Cognit
Marjorie
Grieg
Dorothy Hoffstot
Kansas City
Hert
Rey
James 'C
Lynn
Helen Gragg
Seldon Butcher
Cuest Bank
Coghill
Will
Denver
Minneapolis
Chicago
New Haven
Conn
Kansas
MacDowell Society
W. C
A. Cabinet
Alpha -Ghi Omega
Zoology Club
James G. Lynny
J. C. Grey
Mary Alice Butcher
Cecil Gray
Harry Gray
Blairstown
Holdenville
Okla
FF. M. Gray
Stafford McCann
Legion Women Meet in Independence Kansas Eight
Mrs C Oliphant, national president of the American Legion Auxiliary, spoke at the fifth annual Kansas convention urging protection of national rights and support for veterans families. Delegates heard Mrs Gera Lewis of Kinsley emphasize aiding the sick and disabled ex-service members and preserving wartime memories. A Billet board meeting on the legion farm south of the city was held, with planning for future work. A gold star pin was presented to Mrs J P McCoy of Wichita, honoring four sons lost in the war, as corner stone laying at the Legion Children's Home First Billet was noted. Various local residents and families were listed with recent visits, and a large Children’s Day program and church activities were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Kan
C. Oliphant
American Legion
Kansas
Auxiliary
Gera
Lewis
Kinsley
Billett Board
Legion
J. P. McCoy
Wichita
Department
Cimarron Chanter of Free , Auxiliary
Legion Children’s Home
Oliphant
Deaths and Funerals Include Local Citations and Events
Death notices list John Hume died June 4 in San Diego with funeral at Rumsey Brothers at 2:30 Thursday led by Edward Hislop and burial at Oak Hill. Infant Kenneth Davis Lee 11 months dies at 87 Arkansas Street with service at 1 30 Thursday led by Rev. G O Jackson and Oak Hill burial. Miss Meng of Gardner dies. funeral tomorrow with pallbearers. Reno to host baseball game versus Mae’s Colts Sunday at 2:30. Kansas City woman player noted as initial sacker with 230 foot throw. Washington reports Muscle Shoals lease not executed for short term. War department to notify. University of Kansas summer session enrollment shows 602 registered by 3 pm yesterday. day opens Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hume
San Diego
Cal
Rumsey Brothers
Edward Hislop
Oax Hill Cemetery
Kenneth Davis Lee
Vergil Lee
Arkansas Street
Alslock
Gon. Jackson
Oak Hill Cemetery
Reno
Reno Baseball Nine
Colts
Jones Store
Kansas City
Kent Diamond
Kansas Cuy
Lecompton Highs Lose To Topeka 10 To 9
Lecompton ball team played and lost to Topeka’s Topompton 10 to 9. Visitors from Topeka included Lloyd Deskins and Dave Murphy at Wilt Murphy home. Local reports mention ill health of Grandmother Gress and various visitors at L. Lawson and other homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Ball
Lecomptor
Lecompton
Community Notes From Lecompton and Nearby Areas
Residents share visits and gatherings across Lecompton, Pomona, and Lawrence as families attend Children’s Day at Stull, celebrate graduates, and host relatives. Names repeatedly appear: Coffman, Osborn, Houk, Unger, Dews, Stanwix, Shellhorn, Siler, Dorion, Dor, Dorion, and Ford. May 31 and weekend visits highlight local social activity and kinship across district towns.
Derby oil truck in Ottawa neighborhood notice
Local item reports an oil truck from Derby in Ottawa visiting Monday. Names mentioned include Hazel and Irena Lynch visiting at Harry Flory’s home. Helpers for haymaking Monday listed as Wills Lynch, Chafney Gilliland, L. W. Haas, Carl Schwartz, Dan Johanning, Alvin Johanning, Tom Gilliland, Pete Kipling. Also notes a good rain on Monday and Tuesday night.
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Derby Oil
Ottawa
Hazel
Irena Lynch
Harry Flory
Wills Lynch
Chafney Gilliland
L. W. Haas
Carl Schwartz
Dan Johanning
Alvin
Johanning
Tom
Gilliland
Pete Kipling
Aidding
Charley Gillland’s
Local Baldwin Visitors and Neighbor Social notes
Miss Eva Haas and Ting Haas visited Baldwin on Thursday. Francis Oshel Merie Oshel and Vista Dyer spent Thursday at the Harry Flory home. Neighbors helped cut alfalfa for Will Wacker Thursday with Dan Johanning Russell Dyer Freia Killbuck Leo Simmon L W Haas and Albert Waek assisting. Watkins medicine agent called on Thursday. Theodore Glasier and wife drove to Ottawa Thursday. Mrs Tom Gilliland ill. Neighbors raked hay for Will Wacker Friday. Mary Peffley and Will Lynch returned Saturday from Brethren meeting in Flora Indiana. Several attended LeLoupe vs Lone Star ball game at Baldwin Saturday. Dan Johanning L W Haas Walter Dyer Ottawa visitors Saturday. Mrs Charley Disque and Fred Disque attended Douglas County exercises in Lawrence. Milton Wagner of Kansas City visited the Jessee home Saturday. Glen Flora family and Glenna Montgomery returned from Illinois. Mabel Haas of Lawrence visited Saturday night and Sunday with L W Haas. Charley Gilliland fam and Vane Kring and children visited Sunday with Tom Gilliland. Carl Schwartz drove to Lawrence Saturday. Harry Florpant family and Mary Peffley spent Sunday at Charley Browning’s. Theodore Glasier and L W Haas had Sunday dinner. Dan Johanning and children Lydia Clara Franc Tele visited Flory home Sunday evening. Mrs Glenna Montgomery cares for Miss Rose Powell. a little son was born. Opal Flory assisted Tom Gilliland with housework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva
Ting Haas
Francis
Merie Oshel
Vista Dyer
Harry Flory
Will Wacker
Dan, Johinning
Russell Dyer
Freeia Killbuck
Leo.Simmon
L. W. Haas
Albert
Waek
Watkins Medicine
Theodore. Glasier
Ottawa
Tom’ Gilliland
Bietharn
Mary Peffley
Will Lynch
Meeting of the
Brethren
Flora Indiana
LeLoupe
Lone Star
Baldwin
Massis
Dan Johanning
L. We Haas
Walter ‘Dyer
Charley’ Disque
Soui Thesterland
Fred
Douglas County
Nawrence
Excelsior School
Milton Wagner
Kansas City
W. G
la Verne
Kenneth
Glenna
Montgomery
Illinois
Mabel Haas
Lawrence
L. W_ Haas
Charley Gilliland
Vane Kring
Tom Gilliland
Carl Schwartz
Lave Lrence
Harry Florptant
Opal
Helen
Marie
Charley Browning
Theodore’ Glasier
Barber Community Club Lawn Party Attracts Forty
Elizabeth Sturdy of Vinldna and Maria Slusser of Fairview visit. Mr and Mrs Frank Slusser host a lawn party for the Barber Community club. Games and refreshments end with all reporting a good time. Ina Slusser visits the Frank Snelly home. Children’s Day program attended by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabetty Sturdy
Vinldna
C. B. Stanwix
Louw Lawcen
Earnest Traismier
LeRay
Hureday
Geo. Coffman’s
Aapenny
Maria Slusser
Fairview
William Slusser
Elizabeth Siler
Doris Davis
Eudora
Frank ‘Slusser
Barber
Daint
Ina
Shijsser Spert
Frank Snelly
Garcondale
Min - Thasé
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Court
Goodin County
Giver
Othel. Sherwood
The
Eldrid
Saetead
Eldridge
Arma! Cornerstone
A. Lawrence
Othe
Tran Getite
Jadiés
Betty
Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Earl ‘Reynolds
Junction City
J. Q. Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Salina
Cruz
Lawrences
City
Lawrhece
Addrazse
Anthony
Ecumedh
M ' Will Tee
Ruby
Vernon
Mary Wulfkuhle
Hubert
Seibert
Miks
Nina ‘Mitchell
Arthur Wulfkuhle
Watson
iChildren
Stull
Junior Glass
Violet Kraft
Edith Houk
Ren
Tate
Herman Wulfkuble
Rez
Bird's Picnic
Eola Stull
Ue Garden
Kenneth. Stull
Je Enuf
Leo
Wulfkuble
Ong
Clyde Wulfkuble
Jesus
Duan Kraft
Glifford
Ruth
Nifkuhie
Ralph Houk
Galileo
Gladys Kraft
the New Sunday Scholar
Olin
Kampschroeder
Walter Houk
Ruby Miller
Naomi
Geo
Wulf- Kuhle
Wentland
Ree
Qur
Aleta Meng
Meng
Gardner
Scotidge
Muscle Shoals
University of Kala
Yarnold
Grandma Gress
A. Welding
Ay bin- Anger
J.W. Gress
Herbert Sanborn
Arlo Welding
Lawson
Ant
Elativas Ress
Grandmé
Toad of
Pose
Peat Anderson Sr
Prravk
Kanaka
Cotf
Dor Dews Ara
Charlie Winter
Winter District
Osborn
Famix
Lecompt
Floyd Shelthorn
Goldie Ub
Shusser
Margaret. Coffmaynt
Minx
Dorothy
John Unger
Frank Houk
Ad M
Qtyda Talley
Bull Bahnmaier
George Houk
Clydches
Chrissierence
Slusger
Goldie
Dews
Stanwix
George Dorion
Avis Ruth
Mac Dornon
Edith
George Coffman
Edith Dews
George Siler
Bertha Shellhorn
William Susser
Ian ‘Richardson
Excelsior
the Ice & Storage Co
Vermont
Lawrence, Kans
Art
Olson. Bros
Dick” Jones
Ford
Ola
Wells & Wood
Hoea
the Farmers & Bankers Life
Kansas’ Greatest Life
Insurd Mice Company
J. R. Holmes Inv. Co., ‘Inc
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