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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1929
Page
4
Fragmented OCR passage discusses crime, prison leaks, forged court documents, and a Missouri university faculty questionnaire. It notes concerns over prison paper forgery, potential accomplices, and public debate on reform measures and law enforcement strengthening.
A fragment recounts Marshal Foch's postwar visit to Kansas City in 1921 during the Jim Legion convention. It notes his calm, undemonstrative demeanor, hints of weariness from war, and his lasting influence as supreme allied commander whose wartime service shaped postwar diplomacy and statesmanship.
A roundup of scattered items from Lawrence includes a car and train note, a fall injuring Mr Odell near Vinland, and Dr Mottram's diagnosis of paralysis. It records anniversary celebrations, a Citizens’ Meeting nominating mayor and officials, ward council seats, and school board picks, plus a 25 year ago note on Hodder’s regional volume and local society updates. Mentions include J P Usher, L D Bailey, J A Dailey, and various ward councillors.
Ten years ago March 21 an exhibit at Liberty Memorial week showcases high school work. English department displays include a Globe Theatre model and student projects. Attendees will include guides to assist visitors amid illness news about Miss Elizabeth Seetin recovering from influenza pneumonia. Howard Longanecker hosts a dinner in honor of his granddaughter Flory Lawrence and Ada Rhott of Savannah, with relatives serving.
The central committee announced a school band fundraiser this morning. William Anderson, carnival manager, said the event at the Menor High School week fund will feature Dorothy Blackmar, Dorothy Higging, and others.
A March 21 AP bulletin reports that American housewives maintain fulltime workloads despite modern kitchen aids. Data from the Bureau of Economics under the Agriculture Department shows urban homemakers average about 52 hours weekly, with rural and small-town women near 48 hours, exceeding the typical male worker’s standard.
Palm Sunday marks Jesus entry into Jerusalem and a day of decision as churches in Lawrence and Douglas County report rising Sunday school attendance and renewed church interest. Ministers welcome increased participation as many plan to register their church decisions and celebratory music will suit the occasion.
Manila says a new leprosy hospital is rising on Cebu island funded by a $186,090 donation from American philanthropist Eversly Childs. The facility aims to study contagion and disease progression to advance eradication efforts, a breakthrough not possible at Culion due to varied patient origins and long-standing illness.
Theodore Jefferson of 1500 Tennessee Street faced a police court date after being arrested yesterday evening by Officer James Messer on a charge of making an illegal U turn in the 900 block on Massachusetts Street. A bond of $1 was set for his appearance tomorrow morning.
A Russell blaze in 1880 sparked a substantial property loss estimated at ten thousand dollars, disrupting the town's early commerce and prompting emergency precautions.
Baldwin residents share travels to Lawrence and Kansas City for Baker University events. The Baker choir performed in Kansas City with notable attendees, while local clubs, including Nautilus and PEO Sis ters, hosted meetings. Births, marriages, and a historic oak’s fall connect the community to notable alumni and regional history.
Paul V. Smith defeats the Ottawa University team in a close mock trial with judges Justice John S. Dawson Kansas Supreme Court Hon. John Hamilton and Prof. K. B. Sisson presiding. Ottawa speakers Jack Smith and Halsey Hurlburt argued the affirmative. The report also notes local social and community events including family visits, lodge meetings, school contests, and parish activities in Eudora and nearby areas.
Mrs Simutz and her son Kenneth visited Topeka on Saturday. Eunice Ward and Helen Gordon with her mother also went to Topeka. Atheline Stines of Perry wed Nelson of Minneapolis on March 18. Vivian Strange and Miss Gordon were in Topeka Saturday. Mrs Hazel Hardy of Shawnee, Oklahoma visited Perry Thursday evening. A shower for Mrs Nelson occurred Tuesday at the Christian church. A high school gym basketball game featured town versus town teams, both sides winning. The high school program Friday evening in the auditorium featured the music department under Miss.
Sunday events include glee club performance with roses of Picardy sax solo by Miss Hemme and a Gloria solo by Miss Plummer. De Molay boys from Pekaa attended M E church services led by Rev Ru pin. Pattie Cam of Lecompton and Ted Smith visited Miss Florence. Jenkins went to Kansas City. Mrs Clift and son visited Mrs Hardy. Virgie Moore of Lecompton and Meta Brown sisters were in Perry. Choir practice at W E Cain home directed by Mrs Dooley. Amaretto Lewailen and Jar visited Topeka. Heulah Taylor spent Sunday with Dorothy Dick.
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