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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1929
Page
8
An OCR heavy text fragment mentions candidates and parties amid garbled names. It cites figures like a former miner and a millionaire linked to associations, with references to the National party and Labour alignment, plus mentions of Miss N and Archbishop Canterbury in a convoluted political context.
A fragment recalls a district court scene where a judge eyed a trial over possession of intoxicating liquor amid rumors of a public figure and a high school address. The event touches themes of justice, public perception, and an educational figure’s credibility during a local court proceeding.
Paris reports talk of delaying or reducing Germany's reparations payments under the Dawes framework. Officials including Schacht and Stamp discuss suspending half the protected assets and possible annuity adjustments. Allies face whether paying proceeds would flow to banks, affecting profits, while creditors seek a durable settlement beyond temporary fixes.
Emporia Kan May 13 a special recognition assembly at Emporia Teachers College honored students for scholarship. The honor roll listed 136 students in the top ten percent of their classes. Amy Lee Johns of Lawrenc e was among 68 freshmen recognized. First honors went to Laurel Letty Emporia senior crésa McDonald Summerfield junior John Sarracine Sparia Soph Komnorgi and Leslie Rutledge Dunlap freshmen.
Gilbert of Missouri City reports two men gave him a lift on a Saturday afternoon. They forced him from a Ford roadster and drove away with the car toward Langrenca, according to police.
Overbrook caller Saturday evening reports Irene visiting Behrens home Sunday evening. Murry Bond spent Thursday with her mother. Lille Lester and Ray Wright have been improving after several quiet days. McClintock called by sea and Thursday afternoon and another visit on Wednesday morning. Hi Griffith recovering, Nadie and others noted, Mel and Mrs Elmer Wete Lawrence visitors Thursday.
A long column lists visits, dinners, and gatherings of many families in the Topeka region. It records Calvin Hoover and Mrs. Behrens visiting, the Senior play at Endora high school, and numerous mentions of neighbors such as the Kurds, Meuffle, and Edelbrock families. The piece notes county meetings, school events, and casual trips to nearby towns with names of residents and relatives.
Miss Pearl Knake of Fudora and guests Frances Strobel Oscar Broer Merle Reusch attended the senior and junior prom at Eudora high school last Friday evening. Mrs Carl Neis shopped in Lawrence Thursday afternoon. Miss Lucy Kaegi of Eudora was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs George Kaegi on Sunday. Albert Luther and his father trailed hogs to Kansas City last Tuesday. Miss Ella Wichman of Kaw Valley spent Sunday evening with her.
A New York doctor extols Tanlac as a cure for nervousness and drained vitality claiming it quickens the return to a radiant, steady demeanour. The ad urges wives to purchase the tonic to revive youth, beauty, energy, and happiness.
The article lists Eudora and relatives visiting, including Mr. and Mrs. Reusch hosting kin from Kansas City and De Soto, extended family dinners in Oskaloosa and Reo, and several outings with aunts, uncles, and grandchildren across Lawrence and nearby towns. interactions include birthdays, Sunday dinners, and calls on neighbors.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Monday evening event honoring Mr and Mrs George Breeft and Mr and Mrs George Breeft on a social gathering with references to Mrsue Hadt and chi dra cples on Mirard Abe Bowie.
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