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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1927

Page

2

Choral Union Picnic Meeting and Events Planned

The Choral Union will hold its final meeting of the season on Friday at 4:30 pm in South Park. Committee work is complete and a varied program including a baseball game, tug of war, and dances is planned with prizes and an outdoor supper.

Ani Fergest Do M. Swarthout Q. Beewster South Park Choral Union Ugo Ile Wonler Mre. C.W! Straffon Chiton Mott Aplecezio J. Holmes Denors Wil R. C Rahkin A. Plank Whiff Stuart Gila

Acorn Filling Station Affair Noted In City

Report notes a fifty dollar cash request at the Acorn Filling Station at Seventh and Vermont. Representatives urge all who left checks or payments Sunday to report with bank details. authorities seek trace of funds amid a broader intrigue involving Rotarians and garden club members.

Acorn Vermont Acorn Company Will & Treat Santee Y Mary Justive Wliys

Strikers Face Dilemmas Over Dispersal at Hankow

Cantonese government faces two crises as 38 000 strikers remain idle in Hankow. Officials say early dispersal is needed while workers demand continued government support and threaten reprisals if unmet. Hong Kong dispatch notes tension and unresolved demands.

Hongkong Hankow

Kansas University Commencement Week Busy Schedule Prep

Final week activities for Kansas University alumni and seniors run June 1 to 10, with a June 6 stadium procession. A golf tournament on June 4 at the Country Club features professors and local figures overseeing events. Banquets, reunions, and a baseball camp highlight the athletic focus, culminating in alumni-senior games.

Kansas University Ens. A BE. L. Preece WS. Smith S. Patterson Irving Hill Baldwin Mitchell Arad I 2 Bunn Harpit Ingham F.C. Allen E. W. Anderson Dave Wright Vitchdy Marvin Harrs Eddie Hal Mn Bob Hill Pars Armstrong Johnnie Sa

Getts His Car Back

Lamby of Emporia traveled to Lawrence and retrieved his Dodge touring car, which had been held for months. County officers arrested Whitt in Emporia after finding him with the car, and both men faced mortgage and related offenses. Whitt pleaded guilty and was sent to the penitentiary. Lamby and Whitt had arranged a barter involving their respective property and mortgages.

S — EB. OH. Lamby Emporia Lawrence Paul Whilk Stie George K. Melvin Higuer Lis Whitt Emitoria Tpenitentiers Whitt Lamb Anules Dodge

Deaths and Funerals: Herman Zick obituary

Herman F. Zick died at Simmons hospital after several weeks illness. Born in Treptow Germany November 28 1834 he moved to Kansas in 1878 and lived here thirty years. Survived by Catherine his wife and two daughters Alice and Birdie with relatives in Birmingham Ra Thward and Manners. services at the church tomorrow morning with the usual arrangements. Burial details not specified.

Herman F. Zickexma F. Zwick Simmons Hospital Mr. Zwick Treptow Germany Kansas Tance Hig Berence Hess Birmingham Avdin Campbell Zwick Manners Frank ‘Zwick Houston Texas Willian H. Zwick Ponca City Okla Will

Oil and land dispute between U S and Mexico examined

A federal church council study reports the oil and land conflicts reflect legitimate grievances by American interests yet argue against any forcible intervention. It details how Mexico’s 1925 oil law is viewed as confiscatory by US firms and how land reforms spurred investor complaints, with international law offering limited redress options.

Eee New York United States Mexico Tthe Department of Research Federal Council of Churches Department of Research of Radioscation Ines Boy Reign Department Ter Aubsoil Bolrateuy Supreme Court Avery

Mexico policy report weighs US relation and oil laws

A sensitive diplomatic analysis discusses Mexican US ties after the Diaz era, noting fears of American economic intrusion and the need for sober diplomacy. It covers retroactivity of land reform, the petroleum law, Calvo principles, diplomatic protection, recognition of Obregon, and the search for peaceful remedies amid international law limits.

Landiesa United States Mexico Mexican Supreme Court State Department Exican Coolidge Ft. America McNish

Walkers Ride in China by U S Infantry Troop

Officers of the 15th U S infantry guarding the Tientsin Peking Railway improvised a mounted unit with 34 headquarters soldiers. They ride Mongolian ponies averaging about 70 pounds, heights from 1% to 14 hands, trained in horsemanship and patrols. The unit practices long marches and street fighting as part of duty in China.

Washington Iap 15Th U.S. Infantry Tientsin-Peking China 15Th Infantry Headquarters Company WH. M. Henderson

Rural high school seniors stage Educating Esther and City Feller plays

The Rural high school senior class presented Educating Esther on a Saturday evening despite bad weather. The community event also announced The City Feller to be staged May 5, with a cast including Jim Simpson Martha Simpson Lucile Craig Lessie Brown Hazel Chanay Grandpa Simpson John Nichols Auntie Purvis Winifred Stevens and others. Events featured a school program, wedding coverage, and local visits. the Vinland school closed for exams and seniors prepared a class will and music performances.

Esther Jim Simpson Lesee Deay Martha Simpzon Jim Lucile Craig of the Fair Association Alsa Beloit Rome Mr. Land Fred Randet Rat Wesley Davaull’s Land Lem Suurdy Danrter Edna May Claude D. iDavault Ottawa Kansas Wellaville Kans Orlaude Farmers Union Muddener Lyons Kan- Sas Vinland Fusldener Thesurs Thres Fearss Frank Gadstein Jonds Hospital C. G. Deay Harrih Werts Larence Warts Pennsylvania St George Hoskinson Wunils Willitake Jpriday Schonl House

Weekend visits and travel notes from local residents

Long list of social updates: Mr. and Mrs. Lee Soxman and son Lee Jr. with Mrs. C. Soxman on Louise Street. Miss Eva Russell and Miss Marguerite Russell with Walter Russell and Milton Rose visiting family in Kansas City. Virginia Crim leaving for New York after two weeks with her Crim parents. Mrs. Rogers Fried returning to Middleburg VA. Mrs. Kepler to New York and Virginia to visit daughter. Rev. Ludy attending evangelical conference in Holton. Mrs. Ludy to return after meetings. Rebecca Hemphill with Vighead Welch at Vinland. Effie Brooks back from Kansas City. Spencer of Tola visiting. L. N. Lewis and Hugh Mean. notice of Marine Corps son Charlee leaving May 13 for Nicara Islands. Bert Foster visiting sister in Kansas City. Powelson family visits. Louise Hotz of Saline attends weekend with cousins Jacob and family. Miss Eleanor Adams and Thelma Adams visiting from Stafford. Mrs. James Yount ill at 940 Whip Street. Sarah Campbell writing to Florence Barrows. Mrs. Charles Amt ill for ten days. Teacher Examinations set for Saturday afternoon at county courthouse focusing on How to Teach Reading.

Lee Soxman Lee C. Soxman Louisiana Street Lucy Wicht Gandy Neb Otis Gray Biys J. C. Cooper Kansas City Eva Russell Marguerite Russell Walter Russell Milton Rose W. R. Doolittle Virginia Crim New York City J. K. Crim Miss Crim Bell Telephone Company Rogers Fried Middleburg Kepler New York Berneice Crysler Virginia B. F. Ludy Oklahoma City Rebecca Hemphil Hery L. D. Welch Vinland Effie Brooks Kansas Citx Olb. Spencer Tola Sim Iday Spencer L. N. Lewis Hugh Matt Glendale Bovlien James Yount Sarah Campbell Florence Barrows Charles Amt

Kewaka Literary Club Plans Friday Meeting and Founders Day Dinner

Kewaka Literary Club will meet Friday afterhours at the home of Mrs John Levett with topic Memorial Day thoughts. Alpha Tau a Pal held a founders day dinner at 5 o'clock, sixty guests including alumni from Lawrence. Toasts and a voyage of the Good Ship Alpha framed the program, with Phoenician galley emblems and speeches by Sayers Halford Perrin and others. Alumni present included Charles Louk Urel Ulvitt and more. Mrs FE RL Learmed to entertain with luncheon Saturday at 1 for officers of Hetty Washington chapter of the D A R honoring Mrs Ex Fy Pendleton of Ottawa, who will speak at 2:30 at Mrs Arthur Marks home. Justus Fugate spent time in Topeka.

Kewaka Literary Club John Levett L Levett Toli Alpha Lawrence Howard Rylse Gayagliardo Lawrences Arthur Courtly Raswad Patdock Knolton Parker Otho Hatfiel Paul” Kimball Shepherd Kansas Luther Harton King AM Pradk Louk Werly

Phillips Milk of Magnesia A Relief for Indigestion

An old advertisement touts Philips Milk of Magnesia as a trusted remedy for sour, gassy stomach and indigestion. It claims instant relief, smoothing stomach acids and bowels, with three bottle sizes and a US registered trademark by Charles H. Phillips Chemical.

Hirosister Phillips Philips U. S Charles H. Phillips Chemical, Sp. Avil'ils H._ Phillips, sige

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