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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
4
A lively Alpha Tau Society event filled the house with attendees including Miss Ahrlaub Mas and Miss Bertha Pardes while Misses Lbh... attended symposia club gatherings. Washington Relief Corps members hosted a Friday event. Mrs Day and Mr Day hosted breakfast honoring Miss Aenes Alvard Murphy Bevis wedding plans noted.
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Air Murphy, once a guiruaey student at BRU several years ago, is now 26 and connected to the Maury business scene in Wichita.
In Topeka Miss Ptelin Rankin will attend a summer session at the University of California Berkeley. Miss Haworth and Miss Tose Plawerth of Dabwranee will be honored at a gathering last evening at Haterts where many friends attended. Cakes were served during intermission and a dance followed, with guests enjoying a social event amid talk of related studies and preparations for future school activities in Topeka.
The Women s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church announces a pie sale this afternoon. Mrs Daneeenerhker hosts the event with guests including Miss Lait Raytd of Kansas City and Mrs NowWichiti. Proceeds support local missions and future society activities.
A series of brief personal notices highlight visits by several individuals to cities including Wichita, Kansas City, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Names such as Miss Minta Queen, Mrs Francis, and Miss Agnes Thirke appear among plans to visit relatives, attend events, and spend time with families.
Morning news items report various residents traveling to Kansas City and Lawrence for visits and brief stays. Several names appear including Naomi and Mary Jane Simpson, Mrs Leonard Vrank, Whitney of Ba sa, Mrs Noble Messer, Ed Wheeler, Mrs Corton, Robert Hernd, Kath ering Water Mee, and J Pratt. Also mentions plans to return home to Oklahoma and California talks, with multiple short social updates.
The text outlines steps to gain public and official backing for a proposed Peace League. It notes support from Independence Hall speakers and mentions former President Taft as chairman and Wine Allen White as editor of the Emporia Gazette.
An elegant line of Sheffield Plate, 4 Consta tion Meyer Gerhard. Berlin confers this morning with Von Jagow and colonial minister Berlin via London. Helen goes to Topeka for a day, Miss Atkinson leaves for Greensokain Falls for the summer. The Airdome crowd enjoyed the show. Stamping a specialty at Mlys Walther's Arts and Crafts Store.
Ground broken at La Mississippi for a new 4 story sorority house 42 by 67 feet with basement finished in white enamel and oak. Principal promoter Mrs H E Tanner guiding design with CR Collis as contractor and multiple subcontracts. modern English scheme features half timbered upper floors and full exterior round ends. interior plans show living room parlor dining room and chaperon's room across floors with bedrooms and pantry configured. cost projected near 81.00.
Commencement at chr institute features over a dozen graduates finishing courses. Congressman Joseph Taysut will give the address at 2 and the dress parade with escorts follows. A concert by Harshaan is planned, weather permitting, and a community social closes the day. Trinity Lutheran Missionary Society hosts a Friday social at 1844 New Thunshire.
Interstate Conference announces that Stauffer has accepted Governor Capper's appointment as honorary delegate to the Mississippi Valley Anti Tuberculosis Association convention in Indianapolis from September 20 to October 1. The invitation is extended to laymen with advisory and director qualifications in tuberculosis work.
Advertises hourly cleaning work by a reliable white woman with a home phone listing. Seeks help for cleaning tasks including ironing and weeping unknown phrasing implying household chores.
Mayor Francisco says overflows caused by blocked manhole vents could flood south side properties after heavy rains. Lawmakers will prosecute violators who discharge storm water into sanitary sewers. Inspectors began assessing properties. South Side Improvement Association backs remediation and stricter enforcement. Local drug stores supply oxidizing disinfectant for basements and cellars affected by sewer flooding.
Old members and friends of the First Baptist Church gathered for the sixty year celebration recall early days and leaders. The program for Friday and weekend events includes greetings, recollections, music, and sermons marking the church’s long history and heritage.
Seaton voices concern over investment companies targeting farmers after harvest. The Kansas blue sky department plans to describe working operations of such concerns and warn against poor schemes. The speaker argues public protection requires publicity and vigilance against risky investments.
A local note explains renewed efforts to curb mail order loan fraud through court actions and new circulars. The message urges residents to avoid dubious investments and suggests spending on tangible home needs rather than risky outside ventures. The draft emphasizes warning neighbors about schemes that may not prove profitable.
John Due, described as a white man, was arrested on a drunkenness charge and fined $6.50 with costs totaling $8.30, all of which he paid.
Abe Wolfson proprietor of 4 Massachusetts street sues farmers for leaving their horses tied and unhitched. His son’s car was damaged when a neighboring team pulled the wagon tongue, while Rev E W Stauffer left Midland College trustees duties and moved on to other work. Mrs May Friron of PE Phi house travels to California for a new building project in fall.
Local notes report West Taay flooding after Pippert bridge washout, disrupting mail as trains run late. Community events postponed due to Miss Southard and ongoing travel disruptions. many residents and visitors are noted in a string of social and family visits, outings, and routine work disrupted by wet roads and mud.
A program and crowd drew attention with special music while the John Heim family attended. Mrs Louise Pippert Conrad is in poor health awaiting hospital surgery. Worden and Kring played a ball game, rain halted play, and headlines mention local residents walking the area and buying millet.
Police report rising complaints from property owners over unsanitary pig yards and odor. City authorities vow to enforce the law and keep streets clean and sanitary.
Three white men arrested for craps shooting faced arraignment this morning. They were fined 8.25 dollars with additional costs. Another two men were fined 4.50 dollars each and paid their penalties.
A terse inquiry echoes through readers asking who bears blame as discussions swirl around failures tied to a Philadelphia Ledger report. The note frames accountability questions and public interest in the outcome of the dispute.
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