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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1929
Page
4
The Lawrence Journal-World reports on a week of fine art events led by Lorado Taft, praising the chorus orchestra and artists as a public good. It notes Europe’s May Day disorder in Berlin with casualties, comments on Chicago, and discusses Kansas pasture outlook and Ozark fruit sections after heavy snow.
The license tag dispute between Kansas and Oklahoma grows beyond talk. The conflict carries real costs for residents near the border and for businesses requiring cross-border travel, reflecting a broader policy clash within state boundaries.
A Chicago Tribune note mocks prohibition coverage after sending a correspondent to Kansas finding little wrong with it. Atchison Globe reports tame mood as homebrew corks appear in stores prompting surprised reactions. The piece also contrasts Britain’s election with many candidates and Americans eager to serve.
A brief Tokepa Journal reflection notes that modern girls are busy with cigarettes and bridge games, implying they do not spare time for house cleaning, and suggests a light social critique of changing gender roles.
Mrs Eaton of Russell hosts visitors and new arrivals fill local hotels as Miss Nellie Strickler of Junction City returns from a visit. Edward Burr of Denver marries Ella McKee of Lawrence in a Louisianan street ceremony and the couple leaves for Denver. University students engage in western surveying work with Mr Smeed toward Leadville, while others plan summer stay at home. Dr C V Mottram journeys to Atlanta as a delegate to the National Medical Association, and Orphilian Society members perform readings with officers elected for the term. Freshmen defeat Sophomores in the annual May fight, with engineers staging a stone-toss side attraction. The state federation of women’s clubs meets in Emporia, with local club officers and attendees listed.
Perry high school dramatics presented And Home Came Ted a lyceum course piece Tuesday night, drawing a good crowd. Cast included Skeet Kelley as clerk Eugene Plummer Diana Garwood Hazel Brown and others. Miss Mary Spurlock directed the play set in Rip Van Winkle Inn in the Catskill mountains. The event featured a vocal solo by Mildred Allen a quartet and an opening orchestra number.
Kilworth Mia Hi Perkins and Mrs Wil son Mclntire and son Mortis report back from California after several months. Mrs Theodore Poehler has recovered from California and appears to be enjoying good health.
A historical item notes Hugh Blair moving his office to the Merchant's National Bank basement to offer loans at low rates and write insurance. Other updates include Billy Mays taking a two week layoff and the White Wing cleaning service starting in Lawrence.
1875 Henry Abi lené earns rank as a leading wheat baron of Kansas with a field of 1,300 acres. 1876 The Homeopathic Medical Association holds a meeting at Leavenworth. J Davis of Ottawa elected president and Alice Bam of Leavenworth secretary. The state temperance convention is held at Lawrence.
Thursday evening and Sunday evening return home notes, with visitors at the grade school including Mrs Vet Steinmetz and Mrs Jack Stines. Local men haul rock to repair riverbank holes west of the Delaware bridge. Mr. Robinson of Lecompton bought Jim Stines’ hall to build wearage and service station. Christian church ladies aid held a food sale at Fred Michael’s business Saturday. George Wagner of Topeka visited Mr. and Mrs. Clift Sunday. Hazel Hardy returned from Lenape visit. Edd Dent and sons Ray and Joe visited Harve Dent in De Soto. Patricia Gibbons and Ted Smith visited Florence Dent. Viola Schaake in Lawrence. Clarice Copeland had measles, recovered, back to school. Sophomore class hosted seniors at a weiner roast near Topeka. Dooley family moved from Burke property to the marin part of town, Monday. Etta Elswick driving a new Ford. Red Wilson went to Kansas City Monday. Mrs Vet Steinmetz went to Topeka Monday to see her hospitalized mother. Roy Gordon and baby from Lawrence visited at Clift home Sunday.
Fairview residents gathered Monday for a bountiful dinner and ice cream after a successful term. Miss Randall led schooling while certificates went to Helen Hunsinger, Betty Dreher, Helen Dreher, and Lawrence Edwards for perfect spelling. Ethel Griffin and Leonard Walker earned long-term attendance, as Ina Balmmaier was hired for the next term. Various local families joined in visiting, church, and community events surrounding the close of the term.
The narrator recalls an overland trek to California with Fi ul and Salvation Jim joining a motley crew of fortune seekers. In a ship’s cabin Berna, a pale young woman, tends her ailing grandfather as the group bonds. A box of grapes and night talks foster quiet intimacy, ending with a moonlit deck confession and a plea for help. Berna reveals inner trouble and questions life in the new land.
On the Skagway waterfront Berna confesses a life of fear and deception while her grandfather pursues a dream of gold. A tender moment ends in a farewell kiss as the gold rush intensifies the crowded, muddy town below.
Mr and Mrs John Aiken of Belle View spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs E Ralston and his Miss Mary and Oscar Brownlee on Mr and Mrs C A Nise ly Sunday evening. The family visited Mr and Mrs James Denham Sunday evening. Rev J R Morgan called at the L D Howard Ed Howard and Clyde Edwards homes Friday afternoon. Miss Elsie Brown Mrs Wallace Brown and daughter Cleo Katherine visited Mrs Homer Brownlee Monday afternoon. William Wells and Eldon Ulrich spent Saturday in Kansas City. Mrs Wells spent the day with Mrs Ulrich in Lawrence.
Big Springs celebrated the last day of school with a program and a basket dinner. County Superintendent O J Lane presented a Standard School plate to Mr Swecker, director of the board of education, marking the school as meeting state standards. The event featured multiple student performances and announcements of a summer reading course beginning May 16 under the Douglas County PTA and Mrs A R Colman. Nearby visits and community notes follow.
Hopewell school closed Friday April 26 with a picnic. Students honored teacher Miss Nora Vitt as she plans to teach elsewhere next year. Several parents said goodbye. Certificates awarded for attendance and academics. Ruby Margaret Craig top average. Edward Harmon and Lois Tucker high averages and spelling certificates. multiple students praised for perfect attendance over multiple years.
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