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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1926

Page

2

Spooner Thayer theatre project gains support from Kansas University Players

The Spooner Thayer community playhouse plan moves forward as University of Kansas Players’ personnel and community talent back the effort. A Little Theatre in Spooner basement opens this season with Expressing Wille by Rachel Creth and a busy slate of performances. Directors with ties to Repertory Theatre in Boston and local talent, including Linderman and Crafton, will stage a series of plays and one-acts through summer. The project aims for a community theatre hub funded by ticket sales and support, contingent on building a permanent community playhouse at the Community Centre.

Spooner-Thayer Community Playhouse Kansas University Players Little Theatre Spooner Wille Rachel Creth Allen Basten Gairge Ifter Hampton Linderman Thestre Werk Art Smith Geotia Mars van A Albert Loraine Crafton Willie LLC Lawrence Sem Benvill Gang Trav Liities Slovsky Abel Vt Centre

Motorists face crackdown as cutouts spark city warning

Local arrests followed a motor cutout raid with L Wimad and V Dhivan taken into custody after police noted open cutouts and noise complaints. Judge H warned residents to repair vehicles, while chief says drivers without warrants risk arrest. ongoing patrols target noisy motorcycles and unsafe riding as court dates loom. Dr Lindley to deliver commencement addresses at University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado College. wife files divorce suit in district court.

L. Wimad V. Dhivan Beth Police Couré H. Aed Vislater Lindley Willie

Leavenworth Bank Teller Glenn Hines Ends His Life

Glenn Hines, teller at Wulfe kuhler State Bank in Leavenworth, shot himself in the bank’s wash room. A .15 caliber revolver lay beside him. he left notes to A. M. Hines, E. Rice Phelps, and Louis Vander Schmidt. He had worked at the bank since 1923 and bore a strong reputation, with no bank discrepancies found in a quick audit. Hines, a former Nan as University student and Sigma Xi member, had ties to his fiancee’s father and various local figures. The bank officials offered no motive for the act. Local brief items note road work, remodeling, and other city matters on Massachusetts street, plus social updates and public notices.

Leavenworth Glenn Hines Wulfekuhler State Bank Hines Otth Giscomella Tildalelock Hiness Aj Utilita Nanas University Sigma Winda Epsilon A. M. Hines

Case of Lyndon bank is argued before state supreme court

The Osage county Farmers Union seeks to organize a private Farmers Union bank at Lyndon via mandamus to force the state bank commissioner to grant a charter. The case tests the commissioner's regulatory power and the law's bank formation language as it affects Kansas banking plans. Local interest grows after Douglas county Farmers Union faced a similar charter denial for Lawrence last year.

Osage County Farmers Union State Bank Commissioner's Office Farmers Union Bank Lyndon Supreme Court Kansak Zoard State Bank Osage County Farmers Lyndon Armers Af Dentals Griffith Douglas, County Lawrence

Frat forms Pi Upsilon Delta at Kansas University

Pi Upsilon Delta, an honorary dramatic fraternity, installs a Kansas University chapter with charter members from Lawrence Kansas City and nearby towns. Officers include Laura Ballou president Frank Trousset vice president Alice Lee Smith secretary Leland Barrows treasurer, with Allen Craften as faculty adviser. The group plans active participation despite its honorary status.

P. Upsilon Delta National College Players University of Kansas Nen LaVon Rail The University Northwestern College E. C. Buehler Pi Upsilon Delta Russell Culver Lawrence Marjorie Thompson Kansas City Allen Craften Upsiion Delta

Deaths and Funerals and Church News and Robbery Report

Deaths and Funerals Samuel Talley 53 dies at home near Vinland services at Vinland Presbyterian Church Sunday 2 PM survived by wife Laura one son one daughter and four brothers burial at Vinland Cemetery Albert Armstrong dies at home 920 Missouri Street service 4 PM Saturday at home Dr Frank Arnold to lead grave interment at Oak Hill Cemetery G A R veterans to assist Emma Brown funeral Saturday 3 PM at 1 mile SW of University Rev John F Watts in charge Curtz Church of the Brethren National Convention opens Lincoln Nebraska Dr D W Curtz McPherson College elected moderator new officers include I B Book writing clerk J Lear reading clerk Ralph Schlosser and M Clyde Horst messengers over 3000 delegates report Robbery Charley Teefere home 2200 Haskell Avenue missing brooch man’s watch earrings stolen Cheese production in France exceeds two hundred varieties.

Samuel ‘Talley Samuel Talley Vinland Presbyterian Church Mr. Talley Lone Star Laura Talley Vinland Cemetery Albert W., Armstrong Albert W. Armstrong Missouri Street Frank Arnold Oak Hill Cemetery G. A. HR Emma Brown Tniversity John F. Watts Curtz Lincoln Netra D. W. Curtz McPherson College McPherson Kan I. B. Book North Manchester Ind J. Lear Chicago Reading Ralph Schlosser Elizabethtown M. iClyde Horst Windber State Fair Grounds Charley ‘Teefere Haskell Avenue

Judge fines two men in intoxication case at police court

Ossie Thornton and W G Humphrey were arrested after being found intoxicated in Humphrey's Ford roadster by Officers Calhoun and Ingalls. Thornton pleaded guilty and paid 101 dollars, choosing a fine over 15 days in jail. Humphrey initially contested charges, then pled guilty to intoxication and to driving while intoxicated, receiving a 50 dollar fine with no jail time due to farm work demands.

Ossie Thornton W. G. Humphrey Humphrey Calhoun Ingalls Thornton C. H. Daugherty

Andrew Jackson Arrested for Disturbing the Peace

Andrew Jackson colored was jailed last night after neighbors called police on a disturbance. He pleaded guilty in police court claiming a quarrel with his wife, who testified she was struck and a vase thrown. she wore a sling. He received a 30 day sentence in the city jail, with Officers Vogler and Callahan making the arrest.

Andrew Jackson Jackson Vogler and Callahan

Public Bridge Opens At Fort Leavenworth

Leavenworth June 11 AP The former railroad bridge across the Missouri River at Fort Leavenworth will open Sunday as a free wagon bridge after rehabilitation by the justice department costing 135000 to supply access to 142 acres of Missouri farm land. Built fifty seven years ago, the bridge faced railroad financial trouble and partial closures but has now been repurposed as a public crossing.

Leavenworth Missouri W. T. Biddle Fort Leavenworth Department of Justice War Department Butt

Body Identified in Smoky Hill River Case Salina

In Salina Kansas the body pulled from the Smoky Hill river Thursday afternoon is believed by officers to be Rob ert Obenhause who had vanished from a local farm days earlier. A partial farm owner identification aided by relatives will be completed today as another possible victim, John Katebaugh, is ruled out. Will Oben house of La Crosse will travel to view the remains. The body’s condition after several days in the river hampers definite identification.

Salina Kansas Smoky Hill Robert Obenhause Will Obenhouse la Crosse John Katebaugh Kansas City Smoky River

Brady Case to the Jury in Federal Court

The J E Brady case charging misuse of the mails through selling false certificates to the Linion National Bank Beloit Kansas went to the jury in federal court in Kansas City. Judge Merrill E Otis said the main issues were whether Brady devised a scheme to defraud and whether he used the mails to further it. Added attraction at Bowersock theater tonight and tomorrow features a local singing team Cecil Gray and Frank Barnes with Gray accompanying on piano and performing his own music including Ella Cinders. A vicious cow killed Mrs Carl Wilson of the Fairview neighborhood north of Oskaloosa in Jefferson county while she helped milk her husband. J A Crawley, 35, formerly of Vatley Falls Kansas, was found dead in his hotel room in Kansas City due to heart disease.

Kansas City J. E. Brady Linion National Bank of Beloit Merrill E Otis Brad Bowersock Bowersock Theatre Cecil Gray Frank Barnes Gray Ella Cinders Atchison Carl Wilson Fairview Oskaloosa Jefferson County Wilson Toyo Kansan Kandune J. A. Crawley Vatley Falls Kansas

Frugal Night of Radio Schedules and Concerts

Radio listings compiled by United Press detail Friday evening programming across stations from WEAF to WOR. Entries include organ recitals, orchestral concerts, dinner music, and dance programs with station IDs and times.

United Press Atlantic City StafeeNews Samuels Jean Weiner Ray Baltimore Sandman WEES Boston Bix Hrocher Milkigen WEA Andrews WGR Buffalo Winger Stary LaFrance Orchestra Stagler Orchestra WMAK Danner Music WGHB Glearwater Sleveland Wilson Gene Ore WCX WIR Detroit Hartford Jleimherker WKAR Lansing Miami Beach CNRA Moncton CFCF Montreal Sturba WOR Newark WEAF Waldarl Dinker

James A. Ames Grabs Western Rail Stock In Big Move

New York reports Commodore Atlen Curtis James, noted yachtsman and society leader, has become the largest single owner of a major property through acquiring a substantial block of Western Pacific stock. He already held large stakes in Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads and is linked to the Chicago Burlington and Quincy. Analysts foresee possible realignment of western railroads in this purchase and potential clashes with a rival system led by L. F. Loren. James insists the investment is purely personal and says he bought it because it seemed inexpensive.

New York A. Pj Atlen Curtis James Western Pacific Wall Street Ames Northern Pacific Great Northern Chicago, Burlington and Ouney Pvith Southern Pacific Western Railways Ayall Jamez Purchase L. F. Loren Kansas City Southern Louis Southwestern Missouri Kansas Texas

Radio Program Listings of Multiple Markets and Orchestras

A dense schedule spanning cities from New York to Vancouver lists daily radio programs. Includes Olsen's Orchestra, Anglo-Persians, lecture recitals, dance orchestras, market reports, and varied station lineups on WMCA WABC KDKA WGY WBZ WOR and more.

Cri WIZ New York Olsen Berenaders Loddien Sical WMCA Golden McAlpin Ines Emiladelpala Chas Vital WOO Philadelphia Smusical KDKA Pittsburgh Sealze Orchestrae KDRA WCAE William Penn WEAF Ysar Providence Biltmore Orchestra WRVA Richmond O— Quartet Richmond Hill WGY Schenectady Bornrelits Setos Chicago Maes WEA Dallas Orchard Orchestra Pao Day Enport KOA Denver Des Moines Sog Philbreck CNRE Edmonton Tara Si—Buchanan Fort Worth Edeus Co Hot Springs Bascossi Motsul Iowa City Cancers Progrem Was Jefferson City Msic Kansas City Sebea the Ass Blas Nighthaws Drotic Lincoln Rokentiay Garoro Decheatta Ry Nichola WECO MPLS ST. Paul Risdeal Dare Mysic Mooseheart Preston Seruap Heul Wam Nashville Iad Quaere Progr Hooy Owls KPO San Francisco Metropolitan Cuarter ESD Louis CNRY Vancouver

The Jumper Dress in New York Fashion

In this summer style survey, jumper dresses move from sports to chic wardrobes. Silk jumpers in georgettes chiffons and lace dominate afternoon and evening wear, with long sleeves and tailored necklines trending. The two piece frock remains youthful, versatile, and affordable, with belts worn at the low waist and varied sleeve lengths.

New York Ong

Polo clubs converge for Rocky Mountain polo tourney at Fort Leavenworth

Practically all polo clubs set to participate in the Rocky Mountain circuit handicap polo tourney opening Saturday at Fort Leavenworth celebrate with a horse show featuring the army's best mounts. Entry includes Touraine, a horse that once exceeded the world record for broad jump. Teams from Fort Leavenworth cavalry school Fort Riley second cavalry Fort Riley Wichita Kansas Wakonda Country Club Des Moines Fort Meade Kansas City Country Club Ponca City Oklahoma and Jasbracuct Kansas are listed among entrants.

Fort Leaveworth Will Fort Leavenworth Fort Meade 5. D Kansas City Country Club Ponca City Jasbracuct Kan

Miss Louise King Wins Damage Suit in Battle Creek

Battle Creek College co-ed Louise King wins 350000 damages against Arthur B Rich in circuit court. Rich, serving a life sentence for alleged assault on King after a party at the Battle Creek Country Club following an auto outing. Plaintiff sued for 100000 claiming permanent injury from the incident.

Battle Creek Mich Louise King Battle Creek College Arthur B. Rich Rich Miss King Young Rich Battle Creek Country Club

Ponca City May Withdraw From Southwestern League

Ponca City could drop its Southwestern League franchise within days, league president Dale Gear said. If Ponca City withdraws Eureka Kansas would likely join in their stead, he stated noting locals dislike baseball but the league will not dissolve. Decision expected by Monday. Marriage license issued to Jaxon and Bosworth in Kansas City with Rev Frank Knold officiating. Otis Murray and William Ware paroled from city jail after liquor charges. Visitors to New York City average 100,004 daily.

Topeka Ponca City Dale Gear Poncans Eureka Kansas Ponca H. Monferta AL Jaxon St. Louis Minnie Bosworth Kansas City Frank Knold Otis Murray Blackjack Willian Ware C. H. Daugherty New York City

Ambassador to Europe is a Kansas governor aide

Governor Paulen appoints Kathryn Albaugh pardon clerk as his ambassador to Europe. Her party includes Mary Carswell and other officials as they travel from New York on June 5. The piece notes reforms and taxes while recalling Beebe's acting-governor role and various Kansas officials commenting on the intangible tax and interest rates.

Topeka Payten Europe Kathryn Albaugh New York Mary Carswell Tax Department Public Service Commission France Maly Switzerland Belgium England Paulen Hornia Charlie P. Beebe Neadesha A Bee’be Kansas George W. Beebe Lecompton Samuel Medary

Glenn Ladies' Aid Ice Cream Social Set

The Glenn Ladies' Aid will host an ice cream social at the Glenn schoolhouse on Thursday evening June 17. A community quilt made by the ladies will be sold to benefit the Capper Fund for Crippled Children and local families. This item will draw neighbors from Lecompton to Topeka as part of a busy week of visits and local events.

Glenn’ Church Glenn Capper Fund Starr MLC Cole Lawrence Viniot Topeka H. F. Putton Annett Marguerit McCall Lattending Business College Mir D. T. McCall Gladys Gretchen Winter Lecompton Clarence Glen Rand G. As Glenn Nelia Mohatt Ray” Morriss Ruth Merle Melvin Sivan Theodore Kater Caray Katie Edith Georgia J Theodore Fred Yardley Marie Thompsonville Edward Glenn Charles Esther Robert Lee Edear Tecumseh Clarence Glenn Leatha Mary Hazel Earl Dale Turner Mir Fred McClanahan Baldwin Leromprin W. H. Glenn Aglen Fulton Grace Gray Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Gold Fellows Hall Locomaton Elmer Kettering S.C. Coblonta Tra Kettering Raymond Eugene Stroud Oklo Orcutt Mac Watts Midland David Paslay Vester Robison Isons John Matney F. Moore Glenn Li Aid R. M. Gray Grace Thos. Glenn B. F. Glenn Frank’ McGlanahan G. F. Bahmanier Fred Moore EF. Moore Edith Kuester Leesmpten Don Parded Memorial Hospital At Lawrence Ant H. F. Fulton A Arlett Lecomption W. R. Glenn Wilma

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