Lawrence Journal-World backs nonpartisan Douglas County slate
The Lawrence Journal-World argues for nonpartisan candidate selection to represent Douglas County in the state legislature, praising journalism’s patriotic service and criticizing party-first politics. It urges drafting the best local men, specifically citing Hill and Gufer, to support county interests and a central campus building push at the State University.
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Local Guard units report small cases. Huntsville men in peril
Reports mention a few cases of Moesieda nuttisne among Guard units while Lawrence Guardsmen appear unaffected. The town prides itself on five trained Guard units ready for active service. Attitudes in Huntsville show suicide concerns amid a political dispute about a judge candidate and whiskey. In Anniston, twenty of thirty leading businessmen signed a petition to have a public vote, indicating local contentious leadership and evolving custom.
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Lawrence
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Anniston
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Pekition
Movement starts nationwide to aid guardsmen families
Movements have started in many states to assist the dependents of guardsmen called away for duty. Officials emphasize support for families and fund drives to cover hardships caused by absences. Communities coordinate with charities and churches to ensure stability and care.
Republican County Committee Plans For Hughes Fairbanks Meeting
A Douglas County meeting will discuss party unity and support for the Hughes and Fairbanks slate. The statement emphasizes allegiance to GOP principles and gratitude for Chicago convention leadership, urging coordinated support and proper mobilization by the committee.
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Shakespearean Name Variants Stir Stratford Controversy
A fragmentary note discusses William Shakespeare's name spelling variations. It cites his will showing Shakspere and Sheakespeare and records Stratford-on-Avon council book spellings, noting inconsistency and indecision about the poet's identity.
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Soldiers Of The Great War And Sacred Duty
A wartime tract laments youths joining the army for Uncle Sam, praising sacrifice while mourning homes and awaiting loved ones. It notes a flood near Lawrence, church changes, and local civic updates as a backdrop to national service and faith.
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Community Notes From Independence and Surroundings
Local residents share visits and social events across Independence area. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stevenin of Kansas City visited. numerous neighbors attended church and a Friday night gathering at the Bert Sutton home. Children rehearsed for Children’s Day at High Prairie. several trips to Lawrence noted along with birthdays and family outings.
Outdoor Theater valued in Fraser Hall talk
Summer session notes report Charles D Coburn of Coburn Pla in Fraser Hall spoke on The Value of the Outdoor Theater during yesterdays chapel exercise. Faculty and students discussed an old fashioned Hill picnic with Fourth of July plans proposed by Dean V J Kelley. A piano recital by Harriet Greissinger and Anna Sweeney with William B Dalton and Dean Harold L Butler drew a large audience. Ice cream sodas and eclairs are advertised by Wiederman’s.
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Local Social Notes Mention Neighbor Visits and Club Event
The column lists numerous neighbors visiting and hosting at various homes, a church children's day rehearsal, a Sunflower Embroidery Club gathering with sixty attendees, and a planned move by a local figure to Massachusetts Street next week. Names include Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Price, Miss Baker, Mrs. Sutton, Miss Barkley, and many others with events in the community.
Fall Leaf visitors and community notes in Linwood
Mr James Ward Miss Eva Meinke and Herbert Meinke of Linwood visited Fall Leaf on Wednesday. Alice Koerner spent Sunday with Millie and Eva Snapp. Nellie Gibbs called on Ethel Lamborn Sunday. T W Davenport visited Lawrence Wednesday. Noah Canary and family from Overbrook called on his mother Mrs Geo Vaile Sunday. Mrs Wm Snapp recovering from illness. Rev and Mrs Lewis called on Mr and Mrs Charles Lamborn Sunday. BLOH Woodbury of Lawrence in Fall Leaf. L Holmes and family of Kawathe spent Sunday at her brother I L Kindred. Charles Arnold of Oklahoma visiting sister. Mrs Lewis Kirk man Dr Van No of Linwood in Fall Leaf Friday. Hanald Kindred of Weaver called on brother Seth and family Sunday. Nola Hicks of Linwood visited mother Mrs A Pasewark. Charles Kin kneindn visited with big brother I l Mr Stover and Miss Zimmerline of Lawrence called on Mr and Mrs S J Kindred Thursday. Mrs Pendleton of Raytown spent Sunday and Monday with Seth Kindred and family. Picture of the children requested before summer ends. Squirds.
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Lawrence
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Weaver
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Nola Hicks
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Raytown
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Social notes from Stony Point and neighbors
Local residents from Stony Point and nearby towns including Welcome Lawrence Independence and Vinland frequent visits and calls. Names mentioned include H H Hemphill Harry Craig Ford Winters Jessie Holcom Ruth Craig and others as community members trade greetings and weekend visits.
Embroidery Club Meeting At Deay's Pleasant
The Embroidery club had a very pleasant meeting with Ferne Deay Saturday afternoon. Twelve members and two honorary members were present. Bernieve Griffis was a guest of the club. Dainty refreshments of ice cream and cake were served by Mrs Deay assisted by Mrs Griffis at the close. Upcoming meeting set for Thursday June 20 with Marvel Reed Bertha Pardee Mabel Pumroy and Mr and Mrs W E Lawson and Albert Lawson expected as guests.
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Limiswood
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Albert Lawson
McQueen
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Dale
Paul Eberhart
Lawrence
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Tonganoxie News Gossip and Quick Visits Across Town
Miss Keilt Nevin of Lawrence spent a couple of days here with Aliss Ruby White. Mrs Herman Cronemeyer of McLouth visited her sister Mrs Jessie Lloyd. Julia Gray of Hoge and Oscar Bacon of Sanger Calif. married June 1 at Feelsinr Springs Mo. Mrs Bacon will live in Sanger Calif on a fruit ranch. Diana Sanders of Reno visited Wednesday. Mrs Milford Small left to Broken Arrow Okla after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Pears. William T. Fincher visited Lawrence Wednesday. Irene Ferris shopped in Lawrence Wednesday. Ray Pearson of Greensburg Kans visited his parents Stanton and Mrs Pearson. Charles and Burr Corlett spent days in town Tuesday. Theodore C Davis Jr visited Lawrence on business. Residents Willian Winsle Meeker Ange and family left Greensburg Kans. Waldorf Fruit Salad Days at Busy Bee 10 cents.
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