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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1925
Page
3
Fragmented crossword clues mention famous figures and terms while a marriage license filing is recorded. A couple planned to wed by Rev G N Jackson after obtaining a license from Probate Judge Menger yesterday.
Lawrence Council on Young People's Activities calls a 7 pm Monday meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to plan ticket sales for Seventeen, a benefit performance by the Lawrence Drama League at the high school March 25 and 26, secretary CG L Scott says attendance by all members is essential. Also Haskell Institute orchestra to give a no charge concert tonight at 8 in Haskell auditorium under Alexander Melavichoff with Amy Irene Radcliffe and Bertha Thomas featured.
County officers report the creation of the state Public Service Commission, absorbing the Public Utilities Commission, Tax Commission, and Court of Industrial Relations. The new body began operations March 10, replacing the three former agencies and requiring all county actions to be in its name. Also noted is a marriage license for Simeon P. Johnson and Ethel Fitchpatrick of Lawrence, colored.
The University School of Fine Arts presents the fourth all musical vespers at Fraser Hall at 4 pm under Dean Swarthout. Faculty and students perform selections including organ, contralto and soprano solos, string quartet, and glee club. A second program features McAllaster school children March 25 for the PTA, with the Filipino orchestra from the University of Kansas performing multiple selections.
A simple home remedy proposes dissolving two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in four tablespoonfuls of water to gargle the throat. If needed, repeat after two hours. Use only genuine Bayer Tablets marked with the Bayer Cross sold in boxes of twelve for a few cents.
Richard Barthelmess stars in New Toys a delightful young couple tragedy with a strong cast led by Mrs Barthelmess Mary Hay and Clifton Webb making film debut. Katherine Wilson is a new discovery and John Robertson directs with Bijou Fernandez Laura Lacaille Jules Jordan and Jacob Kingsbury in supporting roles. Clyde Cook shifts from comedy to straight drama in So This Is Marriage at Varsity with Eleanor Boardman Len Cody Edward Connelly Conrad Nagel and others.
Irene Rich stars in Willa Cather’s A Last Lady at the Varsity Theatre next Monday and Tuesday. On location at Bishop California she bravely re creates a dramatic plunge through a cold stream, four takes requiring an ice bath and mud, while the cast includes Matt Moore George Fawcett Victor Patel John Roche June Marlowe Orville McGregor and Eva Gordon.
The National Flower Show, the year’s premier event for flower enthusiasts, will be held at Electric Park in Kansas. Public interest and preparations are underway as horticulturists showcase blooms and gardening expertise.
From March 21 to March 29 tickets for the city flower show are available at Bell's and Ward's flower shops. Lawrence buyers save gate time and aid the Lawrence Flower Club treasury by purchasing tickets locally at a reduced price.
The Lawrence elementary schools reading committee met this morning at Liberty Memorial building to discuss a revision of the reading course of study. oeagee Sweet Country Butter offers fresh taste at the Farmers Union.
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