Pensions for Americans in Germany Halted Until Peace
Residents of Germany and Austria living in enemy territory have had U S pensions cut off with payments not to resume until peace is declared. A 1917 report to Congress shows 371 Americans in Germany and 27 in Austria-Hungary were entitled to pensions. The article also lists local community notices and social happenings from Lawrence, including Red Cross events and visits.
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Germany
U.S
Washington
United States
Austria
Congress
Austria-Hungary
Westport Wins at Invitation Meet Classic
Westport High School topped rivals at the University venue in a big invite meet held Saturday. The Missouri affair drew strong showing from teams across the region with Westport securing top finishes in multiple events.
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Missouri
KC Invitation Track Meet Dominated by City Schools
Westport Kansas City High School won the KC invitation track meet on McCook field guests with 271 2 points. Abilene tied with Kansas City Central for second as only three Abilene men entered. Valley Falls Stewart top individual scorer, second in 100 yard dash and first in 50 and 220 yard dashes. Farmer of Scott City second high point man with 10 12 points. Five KC high schools competed in the four lap relay. Westport edged Central in a tight finish. Pole vault won by Doebson Winfield 11 feet 4 inches. Seminary honors list shows Stewart KC Central first. Points by schools show KC Central and Abilene near top, Valley Falls, Westport, and Manual also scoring.
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Westport High School
Kansas City
McCook Field
Abilene High School
Kansas City Central
Kansas
Stewart
Valley Falls
Farmer
Scott City
Missouri
Westport
Bowen
Manual
Brenneman
Abilene
Kivinstuber
W C
Central Antral
Pringle
Harm
Whitield
Port
Sein Tar
Pole Vanlt
Doebseon
Winfield
Chander
Amd
Vanggh
Secon
Lon
Athe
Ainghes
Vundin
Yintiedd
Toand Farmer
A. O North Manual
Rowen
Moannal
Hex
Polit RK
Muens
City
Kans
Flarveyvile
MiPherson
Off Again On Again M V Tennis Meet in Kansas City
After initially cancelling the Missouri Valley tennis tournament plans were revived to hold the valley classic in Kansas City Missouri at Rockhill courts on June 1. Kansas Aggies KU and Missouri are expected to enter teams, with three Valley squads needed. The Kansas team aims for another win over Missouri after a dual victory.
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Kansas City
Kenneth Uhls
K. V
Rockhill
I. W. Q. Hamilton
University Here
Missouri Valley
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University of Missouri
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Kansas
Tigers
Cant Hang On School Children Warned by Supt Kent
Supt Raymond A Kent issues a city wide bulletin citing Mayor Kreeck from May 16 urging teachers to curb children riding bicycles and holding to street cars. A serious accident was narrowly avoided last Wednesday, with emphasis on student safety during school commute both to and from classes.
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Supt
Kent
Kreeck
Raymond A. Kent
Kansas Wins Tennis Match With Missouri
Kansas University defeated Missouri in the only Missouri Valley conference tennis match this spring. Kansas won two singles by Kenneth Uhls and Mathews, and led 3-2 when doubles began. Missouri took the doubles, 3-6 6-4 6-2, aided by a stiff wind. Uhls and Mathews of Kansas City played well. Warner and Shirky of Missouri also strong. The Jayhawker annual book arrived, 532 copies at $4 each, to be sold at KU Bookstore, Rowlands, and Check Stand Fraser Hall.
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Kansas University
Missouri
Missouri Valley Conference
Kansas
Missouri Valley
Missourians
Kenneth Uhls
Kansas City
Fred Warner
Warner
Mathews
Shirky
Uhls
Skaer
K. U
Jayhawker
University of Kansas
Rowlands
Fraser Hall
Dr Orelup Fye Ear Nose and Throat Offices in Dick Building
Telegram says Sergeant Frank Crowder’s body left New York today and will arrive in Lawrence Wednesday morning with Private Christopher accompanying. Funeral plans not yet made. Also notes about Miss Heten Topping dancing recital tickets on sale for French Orphans fund at Round Corner Drug Store. Piano recital by Miss Allan L Carter at 1347 New Hampshire St highlights pupil progress. visitors from Emporia and Topeka. Mrs Emil Hunsinger of Hudson NM dies May 11 in Tribbey OK. burial in Tribbey. Lawrence native Miss Nancy Longenecker returns home after teaching in New York, still eager for Lawrence.
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Charles Crowder
Frank Crowder
New York
Lawrence
Christopher Is
Allan L. Carter
New Hampshire St
Miss Carter
Kansas City
Campbell St
Leipsig
R. E. Cox
Verna Koeble
Emporia
Clara Lewis
Topeka
Emil Hunsinger
Emil P. Hunsinger
Hudson
New Mexico
Tribbey
Okla
Hunsinger
Kansas University Opens Season Ending Series With Missouri
Ward Weltmer named captain as Kansas University starts the final Missouri Valley Conference series against Missouri at McCook Field tomorrow afternoon. Coach Hamilton notes date changes. three games this week, previously set for Thu Fri Sat. Missouri swept Kansas in Columbia. with rain causing games at Ames to be postponed, Kansas’ chance for second place diminishes with a single loss.
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McCook Field
Missouri Tigers
Missouri Valley
W. O. Hamilton
Jayhawkers
Tigers
Kansas
Columbia
Ames
Missouri
Ward Weltmer
Isenberg
Lawrence
Nancy Longenecker Opens Piano Studio This Summer
Nancy Longenecker a piano and harmony teacher returns to 1029 Tennessee Street for a summer course starting June 10 after a year in New York City. Telephone 2396 Black. Also notes a bankruptcy sale for the Creenslate restaurant with bids rolling up to the Saturday deadline and a trustee handling the sale.
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Nancy Longenecker
New York City
Tennessee Street
Black
Kansas City Visits Highlight Social Itinerary
Mrs J W Lyman of Kansas City visited Mrs Charles Elwell for several days. Mrs M Baker and daughter Mrs George Walk traveled to Kansas City to spend the day in social activities.
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J. W. Lyman
Kansas City
Charles Elwell
M. Baker
George Walk
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Lawrence Business College
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