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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1919
Page
2
Maker University claimed five state championships across basketball debate oratory track and tennis marking a standout year. The basketball team posted fourteen conference wins and zero losses while Charles W. Schowengerdt won fourth in the interstate oratorical contest at Lincoln Nebraska.
An advertisement extols Allen's FootEase powder and spray as a remedy for foot pain, corns, and callouses, promising comfort for shoes and stockings. It targets ladies and promotes easy use in foot baths and footwear.
Kansas University faculty announced a plan to admit wounded soldiers and sailors for coursework. The decision removes usual admission barriers to cooperate in educating disabled veterans and support their reentry into higher education.
The Washington Post Office reports delays in registered mail due to unprecedented volume of bonus claims from sailors and soldiers. Officials urge senders with no confirmation from the War Department to contact the War Department directly as congestion persists with 25,000 bonuses mailed daily while 60,000 to 80,000 new letters arrive each day. Ice cream molds advertised by Sewy in local listing.
Lieutenant Milton R. McLean of Washington state becomes an assistant adjutant general in Charles I. Martins office in Topeka Kansas. McLean succeeds Colonel Rabn of the 110th Signal Battalion and joins the Adjutant General force on January 12.
Topeka officials announce that over 1,000 Kansas veterans will receive honorable discharge certificates. The documents, originally issued by the War Department and signed by Provost Marshal General Crowder, are now being prepared by the adjutant general and signed by Governor Allen.
Mr t iting his brother Teegis and Mrs fala Coleman. Josephine Yeeman spent time with Marjorie Clough and Ma Carl Elans family. Marcela visited Mr deli Leveti's. Lawrence Hizh Selo) attended a morning event in Emporia. Herbert sirown and Frank Tempser of unit by Mixsauri joined university students for dinner. Gites! Martin returned from Rosedale where he attended school. LL. Tiayi Horse caused a minor accident but no serious injuries. The Regular meeting of the Military Shae ferhood in Cawre Monday afternoon. Call for McNish soda water, sterilized bottles. Phone 198.
The Mackey area lists residents and visitors including Guy Moon at Hehoney ranch and six corners sales, Ottawa visit by a mother, Jack Popplewell guest in Lawrence, Mackey graduation party with Miss Marie Anderson, and area graduations with attendees Mary Breese Francis Metesis Dorothy Wilson and Ora Monn. Attendance at road meetings and school events is noted along with farm work and family gatherings.
Residents and relatives from Lawrence and Enlora visit homes in Lawrence and Rudera. Attendees include Rev. Peter Schuman and Mrs. Schuman, Mrs. Ott and family, Miss Olive Carr, Miss Gladys Charles, Everett Millard, Miss Carrie Gilmore, Miss Ellen Hughes, Mrs. Nydia Hughes, and many others. The piece lists visits, dinners, Sunday services, and social hosting across multiple households.
The community outlined a string of visits and social events at the Cowles and Freese households. Mrs Ho Tuttle traveled to Barthervith for a visit, H M Freese hosted at the red horn, and Raymond stayed with Mrs Isaac Horrell. Mrs John Akin and Tommy hosted dinner with Mr AL Fy Conner’s family nearby. Coles returned for a visit, Elmer Irwin spent the weekend with Mrs. Irwin in Baldwin, and the Belleview Ladies Aid met with a chicken lunch afterward. About twenty five attendees shared the afternoon.
Farm labor demand rises for truck farming and apple harvests. Mrs. William H. Hubert, director of the women’s land army, tours Missouri and Kansas urging women agricultural workers. Registration is via the federal employment bureau in Kansas City for Missouri and Kansas residents.
William Thomas Griffitts born July 1 1850 in Morgan County Kentucky moved with family to Missouri and Kansas. A Civil War veteran who served under General Custer, he later fought in the Indian War. He married twice and had eight children with his first wife Mary McGary and one daughter with second wife Allie Johnson. He joined Congregational church thirteen years prior and served on the Lawrence public schools board. He died June 11 1919 after illness. funeral in Reno Kansas with burial there. Survived by eight children thirteen grandchildren a stepdaughter Pearl Johnson and his wives. Funeral Saturday 10 AM at home.
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