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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1928

Page

3

Will Speak Sunday Religion and International How

Professor Chubb of the University of Kansas will speak at First Baptist Church Ninth and Kentucky streets Sunday morning as part of a summer school lecture series. The Rev. Thomas, student pastor, announced other talks by Alter, Blackmmar, Melvin, and Dyer for the period. Attendance may lead to additional lecture series next term.

Chubb P Rof. Dinsmore Alter F W. Blackmmar de R. Melvin John R.dyer

Quiet in Southeast Kansas coal field after flare up

Pittsburg Kansas June 15 AP quiet returned to the Southeast Kansas coal field after a flare yesterday when six miners were beaten and another group shot by alleged striking union miners. Officials believed they could handle the situation and continued investigation near Cherokee and Franklin with no arrests. Shaft Nos 20 28 and 34 at Western Coal and Mining opened with no response from miners. Union picketing quieted with no disturbances. Harry W Burr UMW secretary treasurer urged no more marches unless necessary.

Pittsburg Kan Kansas Oel County Cherokee Franklin Western Coal and Mining Conmany Coatinuack Harry W. Burr United Mine Workers

KU design students win lino leum rug prizes

Two University of Kansas design students received Armstrong Cork company prizes in a national linoleum rug design contest. Margaret Hill of Chanute won third prize of 80.00 and Nelle Sciver of Selina won fourth prize of 25.00. Their winning designs will be used in upcoming rug production this fall amid more than 1,500 submissions nationwide.

University of Kansas Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster Margaret Hill Chanute University Nelle Seiver School of Fine Arts Selina

Take Fight to Houston Farm Leaders Urge Equalization Fee

Kansas City dispatch reports midwest farm leaders failed to add the equalization fee to the Republican platform and will push the farm relief plank at the Democratic convention in Houston. Frank W. Murphy of Wheaton Minnesota denounced the convention farm action and said the group would seek relief at the Texas conclave, declaring he speaks for the farmers.

Kansas City Houston Frank W. Murphy Wheaton Min Texas

Jobs for Students at University of Kansas

Numerous summer jobs for University of Kansas students are available through the Y M C A employment bureau in Fraser Hall per Eugene Sutherland secretary. Most openings are for dish washing table cleaning lawn mowing garden work and house cleaning. Students seeking part time or odd jobs should contact Sutherland at the Y M C A office Fraser Hall and Lawrence residents with suitable odd jobs should call the bureau.

University of Kansas Eugene Sutherland Y. M. C. A.jemployment Bureau Fraser Hall Sutherland Y.M. C Lawrence K. U Employment Bureau

English Actress Gladys Cooper Marries Neville Pearson

Miss Gladys Cooper, famed English actress, married publisher Sir Neville Pearson at the verghtry office this morning. Cooper’s prior marriage to H J Buckmaster was dissolved, and Pearson was previously divorced from Mary Mond, daughter of Sir Alfred Mond, in 1927. Also noted is Kansas City Mr Gordon to preach Centenary Methodist event on June 17.

Gladys Cooper Sir Neville Pearson Dorking Surrey England Neville Pearson Hgtry Miss Cooper H.J. Buckmaster America Mary’ Mond Alfred Mond Centenary M.E Harry A. Gordon Kansas City Will

Weekly Wichita paper sold and editor changes noted

The Wichita weekly news paper announces a sale effective today and Harold Al of Wichita is mentioned. J Ronald McKechnie, current operator, plans to move to Denver for generator work. Pete McKechnie, a former Kinsley publisher, is his father. Allegre resigns as state editor to take over the Press, with past work at Wichita Eagles and other Kansas papers noted.

Zica Effec Itive Wichita Eagles Quennemo Kan Ews Mack. Cretchers Sedgwick Pantagraph Philippines

Lecompton Fourth of July Plans Highlight Community Day

Lecompton menus and guests fill the scene as plans for the Fourth of July celebration unfold. A grand parade of comic strip characters opens the day, followed by a community cafeteria dinner, two age-group ball games, veterans’ speeches, radio singers, and an evening lineup of local talent in the high school auditorium. Visitors include Mrs. Paul Mitchell of St Joseph and families from Lawrence and Abilene, with ongoing local visits and reminiscences among residents.

Jurie The United W. Be Stauffer Paul Mitchell St.’ Joseph Hndon Bea Crouse David Tenpenny Floyd Atkinson Abilene Riverside Calif Topeka St. Louis Mark Jewett Jewett Martha iLawrence Joan Tayior Hazel Douglas County Ted Baughman Beverly] Lee Stormont Hospital Martha Lowell Topel H.A. Davids Davidson Frank Clarke Anna Bertschinger Hope Kan Univesity of Kansas Lecompton H R F. W. Bertschinger Pie Bertschinger Colonel Jewett Dé Soto John

Local Family News and Social Gatherings In Lecompton Area

Mrs. Carl Peterson visited her mother Mrs. Lizzie Carlson in Lecompton on Tuesday and Wednesday while her husband works on the Eureka high school. Bert Renalds hosted a surprise party for Emilie Reynolds with many friends attending. Mr. White collected junk with W C T U proceeds to Topeka, and Will Hill hosted a Sunday dinner for Arthur Hill and relatives. Several groups enjoyed drives to Topeka for picnics and a Gage Park luncheon.

T. Ky Murphy Lve East Lawrences Ini Lecompton Carl.Peterson Ottawa Lizzit Carlson Peterson Eureka LeRoy Will Bert Renalds Emilie Mary Agnes Walter Arlette Fulton Lucinda ‘Hanna Nellie Sara’ Slavens Mary Smith Elizabeth Day Hazel Taylor Leold Eyth Emilie Reynolds Raymond Toree Louis Lasswell Frank Dickens Freddie McClanahan Frank Walter E Everett Eyth Pete Bahnmaier Paul Maust Albert Hamilin Merle Stover Joe Smith Howard Hill White J W. C. TU White Topeka Arthur S.E. "Hill Blanche Hiddleston Duane Lawrence Arthur Hill U.S. Navy San’ Diego Calif Howard Hill Gage Park Lucinda Hanna Mrs Granel Floyd Rovers Toveka George. Earnshaw Bashaw Shawnee

Deep-buried Arizona Meteorite Crater Prospect

Report notes a meteorite buried under a large desert crater in Arizona. Geologists and mining engineers pursue the site despite prior failed attempts, with progress cited in Engineering and Mining Journal. Local lore includes Indigenous explanations of the crater’s origin and a legendary celestial speedster.

New.York Arizona Desert

Flaming god legend inspires meteorite dig in old tale

A fragmentary folklore recounts a flaming god fumbled from the sky and vanished into the ground at a site Leo once marked. In the late century a geologist theorized a giant meteorite lies there, with repeated efforts to salvage iron and nickel from the buried mass, though drilling has only reached the container.

Leo

Unclear fragment hints at mineral prices per ton

Fragment mentions minerals valued around 85 dollars per ton with notes on iron content and current prices. Text is incomplete and lacks clear subject, dates, or identifiable entities.

John Deere Tractor Gains Power and Longevity

The 1928 John Deere tractor boosts power by over 25 percent, adds strength with heat treated gears and heavier crankshaft, and improves durability and fuel efficiency. Upgrades include a larger rear axle, forged wheels, inner fenders, longer lasting lugs, and an auxiliary air cleaner reducing dust before reaching cylinders for longer life and lower maintenance.

John Deere John’ Deere

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