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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1921
Page
3
The University of Kansas alumni office launches a drive to locate more than 7,000 graduates and remove outdated addresses for an updated alumni directory. With many moving and changing jobs, the project aims to notify former students, gather current addresses, and print a comprehensive roster by class years and last known locations.
Showmen from across the country gather for the annual spring party and convention on March 30 and 31 as the Showmen's League announces plans. Colonel LaValle, famed as Buffalo Bill, will preside as the touring troupe joins the event in the lead up to the circus season. Also discussed is school bond policy with Superintendent H. P. Smith noting the board favors serial bonds over long term issues to avoid funding strains and to align with municipal maturities.
The death of Sybil Duncan Ray is reported in Lawrence and Omer Michigan. She was the daughter of Chas Duncan and widow of Ray, a longtime Lawrence resident and Methodist church member. Survived by a husband and a daughter, with many friends noting her kindness. Funeral and early life details indicate ties to Pomona and Wichita regions.
The city votes on raising the commissioner of streets and public utilities salary to 1800 dollars per year at the April 5 election. The move, urged by the current commissioner and city officials, argues full time dedication is needed for utilities and water works. The same notice also mentions the University catalog for 1921-22 to be issued May 1 from the registrar's office.
Mr and Mrs Rea Postma spent Friday at George Markleys. Hallie Peterson spent Saturday afternoon at CharlieBrokmimers. Mr and Mrs Clyde Ward and Chesley Ward were Lawrence visitors Saturday. George Markley was a Lawrence visitor Saturday. Richard Postma and Edith Day have been sick with the measles the past week. Mr and Mrs John McCall and son Jack were Lawrence visitors Saturday afternoon. Art Campbell was a Pleasant Grove visitor Saturday evening. Charlie Jones called at Clyde Wards as Virgil Flory returned to school this week after an absence of two weeks on account of having his teeth removed. Mrs Philip Roser and sons George and Willie were Lawrence visitors Friday. Zi e Peter son called at John Brohammeres Saturday. Mrs Elmer Campbell called at.
A kaleidoscope of short neighborhood items records visits and chores around Markley and nearby families on Saturday and Sunday. Mentions include Harve Flory, Charlie Brohammer, Elmer Campbell, John Brohammer, Solon Markley, and others as they ground corn, haul hogs, attend church, and drop by friends. A Grove’s laxative ad and a Buick Cadillac quip appear among the local chatter.
Worden’s William Lynch Guy Deskins Jose Heffner Tom Schmidt and Dave Heffner led the Worden horseshoe squad to a victory at Overbrook. The item notes an April 5 1921 last day of school game to be hosted in Worden and lists local visitors and social happenings including visits by Marvin Herr and others, plus a Fatty Arbuckle comedy at Globe Hall. It also advertises RAT SNAP rat control with prices and local drugstore purchase.
Florence Bennett visits Lawrence for shopping and socializing. Alpha Chi Alumnae elect officers led by Teorey Thompson as president. Baldwin hosts Eastern Star guests from Ottawa with initiation and lunch. Easter services at Methodist Church feature Ruth Lundgren choir, solo by Lundgren, and a Magdalene duet. News covers local visits, marriages, births, hospital plans, and upcoming Sunday School events led by Dr. Osman Markham and Rev. Enyeart.
Announcements from Fort Scott include Coach Emil Liston and guests visiting the Thogmartins. fruit damage from Sunday storm noted near Fort Scott. Claude Beeks studies Lawrence jail conditions for Balch biology class. Dr. Varmenter hosts dinner with Garretts and Beeks among guests. Leisure Hour Club meets on South Eighth Street with Mrs. Alexander hosting. next gathering April 5. Eustacia Bannett returns from Easter visit. Helen Wilson teaches in Abilene after Baldwin trip. Three life stages for women discussed with Lydia E Pinkham remedy touted. Douglas County Building and Loan offers a $1000 return for $35.50 monthly for ten years.
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