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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1927
Page
4
Kansas editors debate French flight plans and Atlantic crossing reports amid weather delays and public interest. Commentary on editors, aviation risks, and the press’s handling of evolving news, with references to Lawrence and Topeka perspectives.
In the old home town a spring story unfolds with local weddings, theater plans, and social events. Notables include Louis Weingartner’s break in on Bridge Street and Mr A B Wada purchasing a Chickering piano through T G Lane. Mr K H Lenard and Miss Winifred Sherman wed, planning to Topeka, while local entertainments feature the Twin Sisters at Liberty Hall and Gypsy fortune teller acts. Social gatherings include card parties, quinquennial school events, and Knight Templar attendance. local stores update fixtures and students stage a French play under Professors Gallan Lincoln and Miss Duc Mouton.
Today marks Jamestown Day as Jamestown’s 320th anniversary is noted by Governor Byrd of Virginia. In Lehigh University Bethlehem, the Bethlehem Bach Festival opens, while Wesleyan University hosts a Hall Laboratory dedication in Middletown. A Pickwick coach journey centenary from the Golden Cross Hotel in London is celebrated.
A ragged, early 20th century piece describes subway adventures and city life. A former concert singer tours New York for first appearances and observes contrasts in daily bustle. A glass-window renovation near Forty third Street attracts inspectors and curious onlookers during rush hour. The Presbyterian assembly in Shanghai 1927 plans and church gender talks are noted alongside brief reflections on urban theater and public spaces.
Delegates from Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Colorado arrived for Central Division Civitan International meeting in Wichita. Nashville secretary treasurer Spal will address delegates tonight on the program in the Midwest.
IN THE PAC'S NEWS it suc ceed Rerl Beatty as First Seave and chief of the'naval staff of, the' British Admiralty, now holds' the 1of admiral of the fleet. He d ' long' career in the Brit avy and rendered' his country distinguished 'services "divi : world war. "Fromtr his south S Charles was brought up on the dest: additions' of the ''nava, so. that, an the time came. ffir. him to choose:a. career, it was only natur al "that he should. elect the navy. Prior to. 'the war he was 'rear: ad miral in command of the third" and second cruiser: "squadrons in the home Red. After the outbreak of the war he was appointed chief: staff to the admiral commanding in-chief, at that time Admiral Sir John Telticoe, who happens also to be his brother-in-law. 'At the great battle' of Jutland Admiral Madden served with distinction, and "was mentioned in dispatches, ae
A misread and garbled passage presents fragmented history questions about Columbus voyage years, U S relations with Japan in World War II, whaling, and a farewell address. The text resembles a classifieds page quiz with unclear phrasing and missing context.
An unclear clipped draft cites a local man pressing for a favored method amid a legal dispute. The fragment mentions cons, a feud, and possible plaintiffs, but lacks concrete names or dates.
The article notes a governor active in farming with days at his Carter County farm, a 13 year congressman turning governor, and a focus on good roads while prohibiting dancing at the executive mansion. It mentions Fields and a stray painter, describing a varied public life.
A May 14 radio schedule lists the Boston Symphony Orchestra concert at Symphony Hall broadcast by Weatheringhouse Station at 5:10 pm EDT. The page itemizes the broadcast across networks including WEAF and WLW with regional times and programs such as dinner music, organ recitals, and various dance and popular art programs.
A group from Bie Shrines and the Chambers of Commerce building in Big Springs gathered Friday afternoon for an illustrated talk on improving rural homes. Walter G Ward of Kansas State Agricultural College spoke. Harriet Allard of TeW shared knowledge on household furnishings. A Poland China sale occurred at Be Sheat's pavilion and funds were raised for the United Brethren Ladies Aid lunch.
Miss Vesta Bahnmaier led a demonstration using a violin and phonograph to entertain a baby and young child audience while offering tips on balanced nutritious meals. The program featured several contributors including Mrs. Vesta Bahnmaier, Mrs. Hazel Plateman, Mrs. Beulah Wimmer, and others, with Glenni Glenny directing a trio of performers for the project.
Mrs Rev and relatives from Vinland hosted and visited kin while numerous local families shared meals and outings. A large turnout attended the Vinland high school senior play Educating Father as neighbors and relatives converged for the event and to check on Mrs Anna Deay improving.
Central Time listing outlines 4a schedule with KYW CHICA AUd and several stations including KTHS WDAF and WEAF. It notes dinner music concerts orchestras and regular broadcast blocks, plus a Sunday May 15 weekly review from New York and multiple programs from WEAF and other networks.
Fragmentary transfer notices mention names and parcels with entries about property corners and townships. The readable bits reference Frank L Hustandl and locations described as corners in a township area with monetary figures shown.
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