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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1925

Page

2

State roads and banks governance plan outlined

A fragmentary report describes the state board of agriculture and the state highway commission with three members guiding federal aid for Kansas roads. It notes a state highway fund, county expenditures with commission approval, gasoline tax, and district retention. Also referenced are teacher certificates, constitutional instruction, a new building program at major institutions, a banking board, and a study of state bank receivership since 1919.

State Highway Commission Kansas Tate Banks Bard

Christ in America pageant at First Baptist church

The pageant Christ in America will be presented at the First Baptist church on Sunday at 7 45 p m. Fifteen girls from the church will participate with a chorus of Haskell Institute girls in key roles. The program aims to show how immigrants can become Americans and Christians. Cast includes prologue Mary Sisson and many pluralized ethnic roles led by Marion Cowles Jennie Gaw Frances Andrews and others.

America First Baptist Church Haskell Institute Mary Sisson Columbia Gertrude ‘Casto Marion Cowles Jennie Gaw Frances ,Andrews Marjorie Detrich Marjorie White

University of Kansas 1925 catalog expenses revealed

The 1925 University of Kansas catalog outlines student costs: initial month expenses range from 75 to 125 dollars, then monthly costs vary from 40 to 80 dollars depending on taste. It warns against cash below 40 dollars or earnings above 80, linking extremes to health and college aims.

University of Kansas

Oriental Rug Lecture At University By Dr Froehling

A small audience heard Dr. F W Froehling explain the oriental view of art and life during a University lecture on oriental rugs. The collection impressed listeners for its discernment as a private owner’s holdings. He spoke again at a Faculty Women’s Club dinner on rug marks and distinctions.

F. W. Froehling Froehling Faculty

Real Estate Board Hearing With KU Professor Jens Jensen

Jens Jensen of the University of Kansas addressed the Lawrence real estate board at a semi monthly meeting held last night at Mrs Emma Guffins. About fifteen members attended as he explained the new state legislation and its probable impact on the state's economy. The next board meeting is set for March 27.

Bet Jens Jensen University of Kansas Lawrence Real Estate Board Emma Guffins Jensen

Boy Scouts Rally in Lawrence at University Little Theater

Lawrence Scouts plan first rally next Saturday at 7 30 PM in Green Hall Little Theater on the university campus. Program includes a chorus, troop stunts, and field day plans for May. Parents and friends urged to attend.

Boy Scouts of Lawrence Green Hall

Valley Indoor Meet Set for March in Kansas City

The fourth annual all Missouri Valley indoor track meet will be held at Convention Hall in Kansas City on Saturday March 21. Kansas leads in records with four including high jump shot put pole vault and one mile relay. Nebraska Missouri Ames and Washington also hold multiple records from the event's history.

Missouri Valley Conference Convention Hall Kansas City University of Kansas Cornhuskers Nebraska Jayhawkers Crimson Blue Missouri Kansas Ames Washington Bradley Rathburn

Kansas Jayhawks to box Aggies in return match in Manhattan

Coach Dixon will take the Kansas boxing team to Manhattan next Wednesday for a second intercollegiate meet with the Kansas Aggies. The Jayhawkers aim to improve on last week’s five out of seven wins, with lineup changes including moving John Montgomery to 145 pounds and Steve Merrill to 135 pounds. The Aggies, seeking revenge for the prior defeat, also train hard as anticipation builds for a fast, competitive night. Kenneth Spencer plans to even scores with Aggie heavyweight Pearson, who outweighed him in the first meet.

Tommy ‘Dixon University of Kansas Manhattan Kansas Aggies Jayhawkers Aggies Robinson Gymnasium Wildcats Dixon Kansas Price Steve Merrill Mongomery Aggie Jayhaykers Candida aceSenals Halder Lloyd Pittinger Keble Gardne Wolters Blanchardington Bradley Rathburn Rogers Griffin Meidinger Firebaugh Fisher Tron Spencer

Quincy Night Show Wins Trophies At Liberty Memorial

A full house watched a Liberty Memorial auditorium program directed by Mrs Beatrice Cook. Proceeds of about 180 were to buy new girls physical education equipment. Quincy school won the prize for selling the most tickets. fourth grade pupils earned a ball and bat. Junior high orchestra, Wooden Soldier dance, and Marionettes romance drew strong applause. Deaths and funerals noted: Mrs Ella Louise Tupper of Lecompton aged 68. Mrs Elizabeth G Hudson. Mrs Rosalihe Marvin. Mrs R G Patterson informed of sister Mrs T H Davis of Longview Washington. Frederick M Baker aged 90. Guy Spalding of Neodesha visiting Lawrence.

Liberty Memorial Auditorium Beatrice Cook Quincy School Quincy Gala Caffelt

Pittsburg State Teachers Earn Share Of Conference Lead

Pittsburg State Teachers defeated Friends University to climb atop the Kansas conference standings based on preseason schedule. Washburn seeks a potential tie with the Manuals after adding a late game, but the executive committee must decide the tie's legality. The Manuals oppose a playoff with Washburn, having completed their official schedule.

Pittsburg Kans Marga Friends University Pittsburg State Teachers Basket Eers Kansas Washburn Uto Emporia John Lance

Elk Bowling Scores and Old Document at Watson Library

Bowling results list Underwood and Reatz among high scorers with totals near 700 while a 1628 deed fragment is donated to Watson Library by Dr. Richard Sutton. Also notes a Kansas University YMCA luncheon where Paul Blanchard speaks on ethics and socialism at noon next Wednesday.

Watson Library University Richard Sutton Kansas City Paul Blanchard League For Industrial Democracy University of Kansas Y. MI. C. A

Lawrence five edge Bonner Springs after double OT

Coach Andy McDonald’s Lawrence high school basketball team beat Bonner Springs 17 to 15 in a Baldwin tournament class A first round at Baker University. After a 11 11 regular finish, Lawrence pulled ahead in the second OT with a decisive late burst to earn the victory and advance to the championship game.

Andy McDonald Bonner Springs Baldwin Baker University Manie Lawrence Bonner Lawrence Crew McDonald

Jayhawks Struggle In Missouri Valley Wrestling Opener

Kansas wrestlers face tough starts in Lincoln as Skinner and Stirton drop first valley matches. Smith secures a lone preliminary win for Kansas, with Campbell and Bringham among those defeating KU entries in close decisions and falls.

Platform of Geo Wetzel for Finance Commission

Geo T Wetzel outlines his candidacy focusing on zoning of Massachusetts Street, resurfacing goals, and control of city finances. He criticizes opponent’s long tenure, supports school zone auto restrictions, a zoning ordinance near the University, and delaying permits until proper zoning. He prefers serial bond issuance and competitive bidding for future bonds.

Geo.t. Wetzel Mass. Si Wetzel Yeni

Jewelry talk by Frank Gardener Hale in Boston

Frank Gardener Hale of Boston will discuss jewelry as a craft next Wednesday at 4 30 PM in the Central Administration building assembly room. The talk is hosted by the university design department and open to the public. Hale, a renowned jewelry designer and artist, will also showcase pieces that evening at the Faculty Women's Club.

Frank Gardener Hale Boston Mass Mr.Hale Department of Design University Mr. Hale Rosemary Ketcham Faculty Women's Club

Gifts to Woodlawn School From Women’s Groups

Mrs Winnie Lyons presented nine flags to Woodlawn school at yesterday morning’s assembly. One flag will hang in each classroom and a large silk flag will adorn the assembly room. The federation of women’s clubs art committee gave a large framed picture of the Capitol building in Washington. presentation led by Miss Werence L Snow and Mrs George Brown. The KU rifle team beat Oregon 962 to 955 and Oregon Agricultural College 962 to 915. R O T C rifle team lost to Oregon Ggies 3664 to 3541.

Winnie Lyons Women's Relief Corps Woodlawn The Federation of Women's Clubs Capitol Washington Werence L. Snow George Brown University of Kansas University of Oregon Oregon Agricultural College Oregon Aggies

Vegetable Compound Promised Help for Women Ad

A jittery, partially legible newspaper fragment touts a remedy called Vegetable Compound as a dependable medicine for women, claiming it aids during change and pregnancy. It references a Baltimore address and promotes relief from debility and fatigue through a bottle product.

N. Gilmor St Baltire Maryland

Consolation wresting meets third place prelims in MVC

In Lincoln Nebraska on March 14 preliminaries for third place in the Missouri Valley Conference wrestling meet were held. Stockslas of Kansas won at 108 pounds from Jones of Nebraska by decision. Walgren of Kansas Aggies won by forfeit at 115 pounds. Fearing of Kansas won at 135 pounds from Luff of Nebraska by decision. Brannigan of Nebraska won at 145 pounds from Reidel of Kansas by fall with head scissors. Webring of Kansas won at 158 pounds from Booth of Oklahoma Aggies by decision.

University of Kansas Lincoln Skinner K. U Campbell Oklahoma Agres Mt. Oread Stirton Jayhawker Kurtz Ames Smith Kansas Jayhawkers Molsen Nebraska Fearing Brigham Oklahoma Aggies Reidel Jost Dubert Oklahoma Wrigley Aggies Jones Nelson Craig Frazier Kansas Aggies Walgrenn Hudson London Paterson Bringham McAlyea Pate Nelson Mincer Myers Luff Duhert White Grooms Prunty Booth Lookabaugh Lundy Highley Braska Cook Collins Molson Pillard Gibson Missouri Lincoln, Neb Tolay Stocklas Kan Neb Walgren Brannigan Webring Ken

Dwight Prentice Made Manager of Electrical Department

Dwight Prentice has been named manager of the electrical department at Kennedy Plumbing Co and will hold an interest in that division. Born in Lawrence, he is the son of the late C. T. Prentice and grandson of Thadeous Prentice, a pioneer of the state.

Dwight Prentice Kennedy, Plumbing Co Mr.Prentice Lawrence C. T. K. Prentice Thadeous Prentice State

Take Salts If Rheumatism Is Bothering You

Rheumatism affects all ages and is worsened by sweets, damp cold, and poor kidney function. Start each morning for a week with four ounces of Jad Salts dissolved in water to neutralize acidity and cleanse the blood, using it as directed by pharmacists.

National Mine Ventilation Committee Names Prof C M Young

The Mine Committee of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering has named Prof. C. M. Young, head of the committee on mine ventilation, from the Department of Mining Engineering at the university.

C. M. Young Department of Mining Engineering American Institute of Mining

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