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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1927

Page

2

Lawrence City Tennis Tournament to Begin June Twenty Third

Lawrenc e players race to enter a city tennis tourney with daily practice on courts. Entries cost 2 dollars for singles and 1 dollar per partner for doubles. many entrants seek experience as no clear favorites emerge. The event, limited to men and women singles and doubles, may be cancelled if entries remain too few. junior event not planned now.

Lawrence City Netsters Pnert Journal-World Lony

June near average despite cool days at KU

Meteorologist J Posey of the University of Kansas cites sixty years of records showing June this year near average for temperatures and rainfall. The coolest June days mirror 1915, with a low around 52 compared to 41 last year, while the hottest day reached 89. Rainfall so far in June stands at about 4.74 inches versus a June average of 4.88 inches.

J. Posey University of Kansas Rhin

Harvest Hands in Want Reach Kansas Wheat Belt

In Wichita and central western Kansas, thousands of harvest workers face hunger as cold rain delays cutting. Jobless, penniless men roam towns like McPherson, Dodge City, Pratt, and Great Bend seeking food while Salvation Army and local officials provide shelter and aid. County officials mobilize resources for the needy.

Wichita Kans Tortheansas McPherson Dodge City Pratt Lyons Great Bend Kansas Salvasion Commis-Ion Presbyterian

Butler to Discuss Adequacy of Christianity

Dr Wim H Butler to discuss adequacy of Christianity at First Presbyterian Church preaching Sunday morning. Questions include whether Christianity is adequate and if salvation is possible for those who have not heard of Christ. Dr Paul B Lawson will speak from the pulpit at First Church on Sunday morning June 2.

Wim. H. Butler William H. Butler Naster First Presbyterian Church Paul B. Lawson The Son Lawson San Francisco Calif

Taxpayers rush county treasurer to pay taxes in Lawrence

Long lines of taxpayers crowded the county treasurer office in Lawrence as Monday looms as the final day to pay taxes. Delays on road improvements due to rain hindered construction work.

Byrd Transatlantic Flight Delayed by Weather

Severe weather delays Commander Byrd's trans Atlantic hop off. Weather keeps timing uncertain with reports of a fourth crew member and requests from women for involvement.

Byrd New York

University artists to perform joint recital at Fraser Hall

Faculty contralto Alice Moncrieff and violinist Waldemar Geltch prepare a two part recital at Fraser Hall Tuesday at 8 o clock with Dean Swarthout as accompanist. Program includes De Re Major concerto movements and Strauss and Dvořák selections.

Alice Moncrieff Waldemar Geltch University School,of Fine Arts D. M. Swarthout Fraser Hall Allezzo Magstoso Ardante Mr. Geltehome Traurt Reh di Strauss Ieraice Engel Dvorak

Was It the Wildest Lindbergh Tells Reporters at Luncheon

At a St Louis luncheon Charles A Lindbergh asked reporters if the welcome abroad was the wildest seen, noting enthusiasm in New York and Washington. He avoided a definitive comparison. Meanwhile Major league baseball results from June 18 covered the American and National Leagues with decisive games in Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and New York.

St. Louis New York Washington Abian Charles A. Lindbergh Boston Lunderen Cleveland Indians Buckey L. Sewell Junggren Hartley Philadelphia Timaly Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox Chicago oOata Thomas Jacobs McCurd Crease Gr Pate Cochrane Earl Smith Dave Bancroft Pittsburgh Boston Today Tala Boson Oan Ieea Hagan Kremer N Smith Gooch Iitalelpinia Aund Wilton Osbern Ferguson Hartnett Fitzsimmons Taylor, Alexander and Snyder Braokiop

Opening of Dail Eireann may bar visitors

AP dispatches report that amid potential trouble at the opening of the new Dail Eireann next Thursday the speaker Prof Michael Waves will not issue visitor tickets. Deputies must take an oath of allegiance to the King. Eamon de Valera of Fianna Fail opposes any such oath and vows not to comply. A manslaughter verdict is noted.

Belfarelan Dane Om Duhepatches Dail Eireann Michael Waves Ehamn Dail Kine Eamon de Valera Fianna Fail Blanny Fail

State Police Involved in Guilty Verdicts in Meaney Case

In Flemington New Jersey State Police officers Daniel F. Rogers and Alfred K. Larsen were found guilty by a jury of manslaughter in the death of Beatrice Meaney after a fatal shooting at the Meaney farm on December 81. Twelve other officers and two animal cruelty society agents were acquitted on related charges. The nine men and three women jury deliberated for 24 hours.

Flemington Noj Dung Daniel F. Rogers Alfred K. Larsen Beatrice Meaney Meaney

Barley Trade Debated as U S Seeks Market Access

U S barley growers await federal actions influencing grain standards amid European changes in England Germany and Canada. Officials Beasley and Deaudin oversee grain supervision while disputes over the 48 pound making barley contract and Atlantic port shipments test U S trade policy and inspection rules at Montreal and under Canada’s system.

United States England Germany America States Bureau of Astry Hid Beasley Europe California Atlantic Amerie Montreal Dominion

Roller bearing trains transform rail travel with new tech

Officials hail the introduction of roller bearing trains, highlighting wheels on pivoted trucks, horizontal locomotive balance, automatic airbrakes, and reduced riding discomfort. The innovations promise higher speeds, less friction, and safer operation of long cars on curves.

Uh Rege American ‘Railroading Chica Milwanuskee and St. Paul

Clarke Nye Held in Waukegan Conspiracy Case

Clarke C Nee oil company head and former Eureka Kansas banker was held in custody in Waukegan on a conspiracy charge involving about 100000 and four locals. A warrant named four others but authorities withheld names. Nye waived examination and remained in custody pending further action.

Waukegan Clarke C. Nee Eureka Kans Wau Nye Wichith

British Aviators Down in Failed India Mission Near SuNoTk

The report notes British aviators forced down near SuNoTk while attempting a new mission to India. It mentions losses and injuries to pilots Fen and Worth and references attempts to regain prestige and authority in aerial warfare.

India SuNoTk Lance Fen Aniell Lins Avere Martlay Heath Alescend Jando

Elopement Costs Title Son of Japanese Baron Loses Inheritance

ABP reports Ryoichi Takeuchi son of a baron caused scandal by eloping with film star Inko Okada in Japan. Imperial household intervened ruling Takeuchi would not inherit his father's title if the father did not disown him.

Japan Imperatechold Department Ryoichi Takeuchi Take Inko Okada Imperial Household

Actress Emilie Melville Maintains Youthful Voice at 78

A San Francisco radio feature argues age cannot dull talent as Emilie Melville, once a famed actress, continues to captivate audiences. Her career began in Philadelphia with a notable debut and she later starred in major productions, including engagements in railway and theater circles across the United States and Australia.

Herty Aix San Francisco Emeilie Melville Andea Edrt Booth Australia

Alpha Delta Pi entertains with bridge luncheon

Miss Ruth Wellmatt and Miss Martha Wellman hosted twelve guests in lavender and blue for a rush party afternoon. Prizes included a French boudoir candle holder and Italian pottery pitcher won by Miss Jessie Underwood and Miss Anne Kent. Out of town guests included Miss White of Ellsworth and Alice Drennon of Kan.

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Bridge Ruth Wellmatt Martha, Wellman Jessie Underwood Anne Kent Margaret Riggs Ruth Campbell Madeline . McKone Anne S Kent Louise’ Wood Esther Cowgill Tola Miss White Ellsworth Alice Drennon Kany

Local moves and visits noted in scattered notices

Mrs Vinyard will leave Wednesday to join her husband in Kansas City and live at 121 West Thirty ninth. Mrs Laycule Haines, former Quincy teacher, visits Miss Leta Kennedy and returns to Enid Oklahoma. B C Mull travels to Saliza en route to Hollywood after visiting relatives. Martha Sharon of Ottawa spends weekend with Halen Skilton and Vivian Skirwood. Mr and Mrs W C Sproull arrive from Tonrep after a week away and Maude Subet Gibb drives to Teich. Grandmother Mrs Freda Rudolph returns home to Hamilton Maine. Ann aihbe and Miss tl listed in transit notices.

Robert Vinyard Vinyard Kansas City West Thirty- Ninth Street Laycule Haines Quincy Til Leta Kennedy Haines Enid Okla B. C. Mull Saliza Hollywood Cal Martha Sharon Ottawa Halen Skilton Vivian Skiron Maudesubet Gibb Pteich Freda Rudloph Hamilton Annaihbe

Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence Area

Obituary notices recount the deaths of Mrs. C. M. Luther and W. H. Morris near Lecompton and Lawrence. Mrs. Luther, born in Waterloo, Quebec, died after a hip injury complications, survived by husband G. M. Luther and children Mrs. R. B. Balch and others. services at Ponganaxie chapel with Rev. Charles Schofield. Morris funeral at his Lecompton home burial in Lecompton cemetery. Mrs. Charles Brown dies near Lawrence. funeral at Green Methodist church with burial at Leavenworth cemetery.

C. M. Luther Sarah Idabeth Lawrence Luther Anes Lawrents Massachusetts Lawrence Kans Waterloo Quebec Province Canada Cheshe M. Luther Chazy New York Kangag Busi Ponganaxie Luther Alvay Jung G. ML. Tavther RB. A. Balh Kansas Texak Lawrences Chas. Schofield Tonganoxie W. H. Morris W. H. Morri Lecompton Mr. Morris Charles Brown Miles Grenn

Marriage Licenses Report From Amarillo and Nearby

Marriage licenses issued include Roy M. Varey of Amarillo and Vera Breithart, to be married by a minister in Eudora. Judge Menger to perform the ceremony. Also noted are Weber of Topeka and Edman of Leavenworth, with Georgie Barwell of Leavenworth.

Roy MM. Varey Amarillo Vera Breithart Dara Horace. Wallace Eudor Judge Menger Ain Cere Egup Weber Topeka Vyn Edman Leavenworth Georgie Barwell

Franklin Farmers Union Life Insurance Picnic Report

At the Franklin local No 1809 picnic on June 10 at 7, about seventy members and friends attended. C Brown of Farmers Union Life Insurance spoke. the meeting opened after the social hour with no roll call due to absent secretary. Mrs M Schutz, M Walters, Frank Fox and I D Marin contributed.

Franklin loval-No Franklin

Lu cia'ti Tonight Orchestra Leads NYC Broadcasts

United Press reports the NBC grand host troupe presents Verdi or Donizetti Lucia di Lammermoor tonight through the network with Genia Zielinska, Giuseppe di Benedetto, and Giovan Giovanelli as principal soloists under Cesare Sadero. Listings detail daylight saving times, station schedules by city, and ensemble performances across multiple affiliates and programs.

Lucia New York U.R National Odnizetti Genia Zielinsi Giuseppe di Benedetto Giovan Giovanelli

Douglas County Farmers Unite at Lone Star Meeting

The second quarterly meeting convened at Lone Star on Thursday June 9 with a plan for local representation on an investigating committee. Douglas County has 14 Farmers' Union locals and a Franklin local contingent attended. A local to be appointed from each to serve on the investigation group, with L. M. Walters retained as Frank’s representative. A picnic at Lone Star Incal announced for July 4 with two programs, and a brief musical after reports.

Lone Star Douglas County Franklin UM. Walters L. M. Walters Our Ideal Franks Farmers’ Union Ighta J Martin Michael Schutz Myss Frank Fox George Hardiny Tames Anderson Tone Star Aallannel Lemuel Cox Ab Jele Misa Ali Smith John Smoats B. F.dudy Lawrencr S Grant Michael Teizmen Dorothy Agnes Vlorence Prankfort Aspent Avi Vlorence Mis Ence Pred Florance Michail Schutz Avi Schutz Kate Muncie Robert Zipp Kansas City Elma’ Falckenstein Lawrence S Faye Gosper Vera Jones Tulsa Okla Hazel Shell Okemah Puckett B. A. Coats Enola McClure Dorothy Heikman Frank Tapping Charlies Temen Irs Fred Florane el Centas

Winter greetings echo at Shannon farm and neighbors visit

Winter notes from the community report Mr and Mrs John Murphy visiting Mr and Mrs Hermany Banks last Sunday. Mrs Ralph Miller and daughter Ladean spent the day with W F Miller and family. Mrs Scott Schroyer and Ira Jowa visited Mr and Mrs Robert Schroyer while Douglas Schroyer arrives from California to stay with his grandparents. Others include Mrs Herman Banks and Helen visiting Mary and Colman, and further Sunday visits by Joe Pruitt and Colman with Willis.

Topeka Relph Miller V. J. Spengler Leila Banks Kansas City Benson Ambrose Bigsby Barker Shent Suday Shipman Carter Richard Shipman Carter Attoy Holeant Rand Mgivray Wallenstein Bean Helning Willis Tolmanti Douglas Schroer Cale Lephard Richa Anil Robert Rover James Schroyer Gearee Lawrence Herman Banks Helen John Banks Near Lone Star Ross Cole Cole Lecompton Elizebeth Skinner Newt Hamlin Schoo Harry Garrand Tonganosie Ha Caryard the Shannon John Murphy Hermany Banks Afr Ralph Miller Ladean W. F. Miller Scott Schroyer Ira Jowa Robert Schroyer Pdotglas Schroyer California Ales Joe.Pruitt Colman Herman Banks Mary

Big Springs News Briefs Include Family Visits

Shelton Clark returns from time with relatives at Bea and rests at Roursaw farm. OM Lex Slaughter visits son Law Slaughter and family. Wilson spends time with daughter in To IE and family. K Henry hosts relatives Mrs 5S Wises and family. Mr and Mrs Cus Hartman Jr entertain guests including Stee and family.

Shelton Clark Bea Roursaw Farm Lex Law- Slaughter IE Wilson Asket Henry

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