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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1926
Page
2
Sascha Jacobsen displayed outstanding technical skill and poetic tone in a solo recital at Robinson Gymnasium. The audience praised his Adagio, Capriccio, and Londonderry Air as the program showcased Mendelssohn and other classics, with encore responses filling the hall late into the night.
An engraving of John Walraff's brewery and garden in Lawrence, issued as a supplement to Western Brewer May 15, shows two tall smokestacks and a bustling road with wagons. The image reflects local excitement over Walraff beer, with the north end building repurposed for leather skin storage and a nearby fire scene.
Washington report notes McCamant of Oregon faces stiff Senate opposition for Ninth Circuit judgeship with eight yes votes and others leaning to reject. Opposition led by Senator Johnson cites a 1920 convention vote. Coolidge silent on final decision as recess action looms. A separate docket covers a quiet title suit in Kansas City and a radio ordinance controversy in El Dorado.
This week features a window unveiling on Thursday March 11 and a senior and junior high girls physical education demonstration on Friday March 12. The Missouri Valley Track meet takes place in Ames Iowa on Saturday March 13 with events centered at the same location.
In Oklahoma, Erman Higdon 22 or 20 faced trial for the murder of his 17 year old fiancee Rita May Gosa. The confession read in court stated he shot her after she admitted she would become a mother. Higdon pleaded not guilty while claiming the confession reflected a temporary delusion.
Abs Smart describes pre school clinics as a community project in Lawrence to help children with early de fects before school. He notes Kansas City clinics show momentum and says Lawrence aims for similar success to give every child the earliest chance.
Mrs Harvey Beal of San Jose California died last Tuesday after a man lured her into a vacant apartment next to her husband and murdered her. The Beals moved from Humboldt to Lawrence and lived at 1116 Kentucky street while their son Floyd studied at the University. William Funk of Greensburg Pennsylvania died at 1 am today. his brother William I Funk learned of the death by telegram. The Elks minstrel rehearsal scheduled for tonight is postponed. a belated exit rehearsal is set for Sunday at 3 pm. A Ford roadster driven by Rimer Hasted overturned about 11 miles west of Lawrence on the Victory highway. Hasted escaped with a forehead injury. Three attended the expectant mothers clinic at City Hall. next clinic for heart examinations will be held Monday 3 to 5 pm. Four men slept at City Jail last night. Modern Woodmen meeting is set for next Monday evening March 16 with Camp No. 788 to attend. Bobby Jones had become nationally known as a young celebrity at age 14.
Carol Robinson will present a public piano recital next Wednesday evening in the Central Administration building auditorium. Tickets are on sale at SL and no scalping is allowed. Robinson, an American-trained pianist, studied with her mother and Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler and has won district and national piano contests. Dean Swarthout regards the event as a privilege for university students and Lawrence music lovers.
Manhattan Nationalist Weekly Nationalist and related papers will merge, with the Nationalist discontinued. Kit and Mrs. Shellenbaum sold to R de Laudengayer and Roy Bailey of Salina Journal, who then sold to Mr. Seaton. Bailey to join Seaton Publishing board. new Seaton Publishing Co. to run consolidated papers.
The East Bishop Street structure once home and workshop of Adam Pohe will be rebuilt by W C Ellis to create a modern upstairs apartment and a modern store on the first floor. Debris in the basement includes fine white pine lumber and signs from earlier eras. A 1880 Wolruff Brewery image from Lawrence, later tied to the Kansas Tannery run by Mr. Byrd, was uncovered among miscellaneous items.
San Diego reports Colonel Alexander Williams, former local marine base commander, held on technical arrest over intoxication charges filed by Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler. Williams offered no comments. a court martial is anticipated but may be weeks away. Also noted, 17 year old William Thudium of 715 Rhode Island Street out sick from high school with diphtheria but improving.
The Lawrence high school honor roll for the first six weeks shows growth over prior polls with girls again dominating. Five H students include Kathryn McFarland Dorothea Mons Eyelyn Strimpic, while four Es include Harold Alien Edwin Hangon Ed ith Hicks Helen Trungerford Betty Wood and Myron Moffett. Additional students earned three Es and many earned two E mentions, including Vivian Blair Ned win Berger Frederick Burnett Mildred Breckenridge Janet Coul son Maurice Clevenger Nathrra Hosford and others.
Choral choir of forty from the University of Kansas, directed by D M Swarthout, may sing at Trinity Methodist Episcopal church in Kansas City on Easter Sunday. Plans include new vestments and a program of great choral anthems. Swarthout notes strong reader interest and prior full houses.
Parsons Kansas hosts the Southeast Kansas Business Conference with 13 industry groups meeting plus Izaak Walton League ex service men Rotarians Kiwanians and Chambers of Commerce as part of the city anniversary celebrations Queen Se Kan Ethel Phillips of Alta mont reigns over the event, with speakers including Fred W Brinkerhoff Lou E Holland and Paul W Brown among others.
Mrs Rob inson's mother visits De Soto as guests. Robert Turner plans to move stock into the Eagle Eye building and renovate, with the second floor for housekeeping. Mrs Frank Strickland and son Tharan occupy rooms added to the G en Beltara Mx. Birth announced: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Marvin Brown on February 26 at Mrs Bell Paxton's home. Junior high presents The Charm School at the high school auditorium with Miss Barbara Olinger guiding. Real twins Maynard and Bernard Gardner play twins on stage. Attendees include alumni from Kansas City, Olathe, Lawrence, Edgerton, and Overland Park. Mr and Mrs Clyde Moffit relocate to De Soto, staying with Vernon and Mrs Ashlock in Fred Scorille house. Miss Morence Davison, Journal-World proof reader, visited home. Miss Maxine Deereese returns to Baker University.
Local De Soto community updates include residents visiting relatives, new arrivals and illness. Lola Hembleton travels from Kansas City shopper duties. Claude Orton drives a Nash roadster. Osborne family illness and care by daughter Mrs Jesse Reynolds. Coffin and Donaldson families return from Chillicothe Missouri visit. New residents Henr St Joseph Missouri and meat market manager McCoola with family move to town. Funeral for Mrs E Roberts in De Soto cemetery with Rev Theodore Hauck. Community events include junior play attended by Lucille Gramse, and a Taylor Mercantile Co. Robin Hood performance at the high school auditorium.
An advertisement touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Phenix as a gentle laxative for adults over fifty to restore natural bowel regularity without griping or upsetting the system. The copy claims it is harmless and pleasant, urging readers to buy a 60 cent bottle from any store that sells medicine.
An old advertisement touts Adlerika as a quick gas relief remedy for bloating and discomfort from gas. The copy features Mrs. Harris and Mrs. A. H. Barts endorsing the product and notes its effects on waste elimination and stomach fullness.
Frigidaire presents the Snow Ball at Shimmons Bros on 836 Mass Street. Event highlights a home appliance showcase and customer demonstrations in a department store setting.
Reprint promotes Moone's Emerald Oil as a cure for eczema and skin troubles with claims of instant itching relief and vein reduction. Advocates nightly and morning use, full-strength two-ounce bottle, money-back guarantee, and refunds if unsatisfied.
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