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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1924
Page
4
Proverbs 26 17 verse fragment opens with a moral on meddling in quarrels and is followed by a governor proclaimed all Kansas week urging thrift and abundant simple meals though the text cuts off mid thought leaving references to frugal eating and local sentiment.
The University Kansan attacks a rule banning midweek dates as a handicap to girls sent to study engineering or medicine. It praises some change for upperclassmen while arguing juniors and seniors should not be hindered. The piece questions labor dignity in schools and critiques remarks about Nicholas Murray Butler and prohibition.
William Allen White offers a citizen rule book urging forgiveness and optimism amid a harsh political year. News notes touch on the D A B committee potentially inviting bootlegger kingpin testimony, DOJ blocking a trip for documents, French radicals’ rifts, Persia oil talks, and editor Gillett weighing chances amid upheaval.
Louis W. Hill, 52, announces retirement plans from active business affairs. He led the Great Northern Railway as president since 1907, after succeeding his father James J. Hill, and helped develop civic and economic improvements in the Northwest while supporting national park system expansion. Lord Kenyon, visiting for Kenyon College centennial events, is noted for his educational interests in Wales and his royal service roles.
A three day gathering begins today at First Baptist Church Burlington to celebrate the Vermont state convention centenary with ceremonies led by Belgian ministers of sciences and arts in Brussels marks the tercentenary.
Third Party activists meet in Salina to consider forming a Kansas wing of the Farmer-Labor party. W. E. Freeman and Fred J. Fraley lead Kansas efforts with national delegations likely to St Paul and Cleveland. If endorsed, candidates could appear on the August primary and possibly a national ticket in November.
Emporia Kansas May reports show G A R membership fallen over ten percent since last reunion. State commander W H Mitchell to call the Civil War veterans to order at 2 pm with Camp Fire sessions, a grand parade, and joint sessions in Albert Taylor Hall featuring Gov Davis address and a Pennsylvanian speaker.
Prof H B Hungerford's entomology class sprayed A G Landis cherry orchard west of town last week. A musical vesper at the Unitarian church raised funds for Meditorial hospital as Mahlon Weed reports progress on his westward trip. Coates Manufacturing and W W Coates are declared bankrupt at St Joseph with public auction of assets set for May 24. formerly owned the local brick plant.
Representatives of twelve nations gathered at Wiedemann's Friday for a farewell banquet honoring departing members of the Gi'oamopolitan chil. The menu featured multicultural dishes with explanations by Emilio Lu cas of Manila. Music by Helen Marcell Eli Wamego Tin Luke Wong wai and Chong Kong accompanied speeches by graduating and candidate members and city officials.
Fragment lists names Frank E. Melvin George E. Cog hill Alberta Corbin Deans John R. Dyer and Agnes Hushand in unclear context with a concluding note See.
The Lawrence Council of Religious Education reports Sunday school attendance yesterday totaling 2673 across white and colored groups. Top churches by attendance include Methodist, Christian, Congregational, First Presbyterian, Baptist, and Lutheran, with a noted drop after Mother’s Day. The message urges maintaining high attendance year round and stressing Sunday school as a major church activity to enroll more children.
May 19 report from Constantinople says Bulgarian minister M Radoff denies rumors of Turkish Bulgarian military cooperation against Yugoslavia and Greece. He says talks focus on commercial cooperation and restoring Turkey as a free purchaser of Bulgarian goods. No military pacts or joint actions discussed. Also: The Eagle Building was entered last night with a theft of athletic shoes reported to police.
The Mann baby passes from babyhood to early childhood as parents confront the critical years between ages two and six. Experts emphasize environmental care and physical watchfulness to form lasting character and health. The U S Department of Health highlights the importance of this formative stage.
Plymouth Congregational Church announces the last church night supper of spring at 6 30. Meetings follow for the music committee and prudential board. Next Sunday is Memorial Sunday featuring a Memorial sermon and new equipment notes for the church office. Adds a lighting system and reports praise for handling the state conference. The article covers local church activities across several congregations.
Weather kept worshipers away, yet First Church of Lawrence reported strong attendance for morning and evening services. May 18 observed as Golden Jubilee Sunday as four efforts surpassed an $800 goal, totaling $950 raised for United Christian Missionary Society to fund fifty new mission buildings globally. The Board of Religious Education plans a significant meeting Wednesday night. Market Basket Friday promotions noted.
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