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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1929
Page
2
A debated address argues that shifting tax tactics to end the indirect burden on farmers is needed as soil depletion threatens production. The speaker contrasts rural and urban life, warns against a double standard of living, and cites state policy as to how intangibles escape direct taxation while farm land bears the costs.
Kansas State Florists association plans a July 25 to 27 convention at Kansas State Agricultural College in Manhattan. Invited guests from Missouri Oklahoma and Nebraska will join industry leaders for trade displays and educational programs. Booths for manufacturers and suppliers will be arranged with charges per booth.
The Institute of Electrical and Technologies opens with a ceremony led by officials from the Institute of Electr Da. Researchers, faculty, and students gather to showcase early projects and discuss future collaborations in engineering and applied sciences.
The twenty four year old baritone is praised for a soft smooth voice. He has performed thirteen times with the Chicago Civic in his first season. Critics hail him as the most promising young American talent. He will not tour this summer but will travel to California for a Hollywood Bowl festival. His Chicago program will be inclusive and feature many favorite songs.
An evening vesper program is set for Sunday at 7 o'clock in the University Auditorium. The fine arts faculty will present organ numbers by Lee S. Greene, a soprano and baritone duet by Miss Irene Peabody and Bernard Sho Walther, plus a soprano solo by Miss Merib Moore. Instrumental selections include Mendelssohn pieces performed by Evelyn Swarthout with her father Dean D. M. Swarthout at the organ, a Waldemar Geltch violin solo with piano, and a trio of Gelich Swarthout and Carl Ai-Preyer. The speaker for the service has not yet been announced.
An infant son of Dr Everett and Mrs Everett Kiefer died June 23 in Boston. A death notice was received here today, noting the loss of the child and honoring the family’s sorrow.
The Amantios with Kansas Chapter of Delta Alumni transfer land in the Oread addition to Lawrence. A 50 foot wide strip along the south side of lot 2 block 8 and a 25 foot wide strip along the north side of lot 3 block 8 are conveyed to Minnie Zimmerman and Minnie Achning. Edith L E Wallf and others convey undivided 34 interest in the west half of the north east quarter of section 9 less the north 40 acres in Douglas County Kansas.
In tests the safety flange on a Hudgert car kept the vehicle on course during blowouts, allowing drivers to reach a safe stop. Inventors Cohn and Ambrose demonstrated the device in New York and Topeka officials plan to begin manufacturing after a year of tests.
Fred Jaedicke hosted a Green Owl luncheon and bridge gathering with Mrs. Civán Rene of Chicago and Mrs. Solon Emery substituting for absent members. Prizes went to Mrs. Emery and Mrs. R.R. Blackman. Miss Bébsie M. Kessler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Kessler of Altamont, wed O. K. P. Grane. The bride had taught at Valeda High School and earned her A.B. in 1927. Helen McCool married Jesse Clayton Finch at First Baptist Church in Arkansas City. She had been a former University of Kansas student. he graduated in 1926 and was a member of Sigma Delta Chi.
A garbled personal item references the Rocklund family visiting relatives, mentions Mr and Mrs with Blanche Kein and daughters Katherine and Eleanow, and a visit to spend time with parents and kin. It notes someone named Nelson and a Bretherton connection, but the text is severely fragmented.
Residents and families gather as Richland Farm Bureau plans for upcoming events with Mrs Ludwig Lutz to host June 27. Local traffic updates note graded road near Etérhard farm and friendly visits among neighbors including Petrie, Stewart, Ward, and Petrie relatives.
A Kansas City visit and numerous local gatherings mark the community notes. Wheat harvest begins with some poor quality grain while families such as Strobel, Br eit h haupt, Edelbrock, Kurtz, and Parker host relatives and friends across Lawrence, Eudora, and nearby farms, with outings to Topeka theater and weekend visits shaping a bustling local scene.
Valley Grove resident Susie Holliday is spending time in Lawrence. She invites neighborhood children to Sunday school this Sunday, hoping to welcome and encourage the young folky crowd. Local shopkeepers and families from Valley Grove and nearby Ira may visit.
The Franklin local No. 1582 Farmers Union met at the Franklin school last Friday night June 7 for the regular gathering. Delegates J M Smith Mrs J M Palmer and Mr G Lemon were chosen to attend the county meeting postponed indefinitely. July program set with topics Flowers and Shrubbery led by Mrs Schutz. Friday night program included musical readings by Helen Garrett and Mrs Robert White, recitations, songs, and ice cream refreshments.
Mrs Eliza Hyland of Bidwit visits niece Mrs W K Hoskingon while Miss Ida Wagoner spends time with sister Mrs Dorothy Brookman in Lawrence. A severe Wednesday wind cut telephone service until evening and caused yard damage. Ladies Aid met at the church. quilt work and plans for improvements were discussed. Coleman Dell club hosted by Mrs Mansfieldt in Baldwin with a program by Lucas and Leonard. seventeen members attended plus one guest. Various locals visited, including Jessie King of Baldwin, S Ke Funk and A G Hammond party, and Scott Hansen family in Kansas City. Reports mention Lawrence trips, nutrition meeting, and a wedding announcement for Miss Iva Porter to R T Cline of Denver.
About a dozen years ago Vinland High School began teaching in Colorado. Mr. Cline, a northeastern Colorado legislator, will move with his spouse to make their home in Colorado. Mrs. Cliné wished to recall memories for friends while Winifred Eva Jennie Steven and others enjoyed their visit with relatives. Dorothy Broekman returned to Lawrence Sunday after spending the day with her parents.
Crowder Mr and Mrs s C Doane were guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Sweezer and son Jesse Sunday. Mrs J E Mercer and daughters Maxine and Wanda of Lawrence sailed at their M Crowder home Wednesday. Maxine Nene remained for the rest of the week with grandparents Miss Ona Belle Collins and Miss Dorothy Alice Armstrong attended a party by Riverside 4 H Club in Lawrence.
Miss Ona Belle Collins and Mrs. EB Mercer sent daughter Wands attended the Kanwaka 4 H girls meeting Friday afternoon at the leader's home. Mrs Collins and Mrs Clarence Hodson were guests at the Kanwaka Literary Club Thursday afternoon with Mrs Rollie Stanwix in Lawrence. Perkins visited J S Emmet in Kanwaka one evening. Ona Belle was mentioned with eating. Clarence Hodson and children Billie Betty Lawrence Vernon spent Wednesday with Mrs Jack Myers of Riverside.
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