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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1931
Page
12
University of Kansas museum authority notes snakes seem plentiful with two spots containing over 100 poisonous snakes. Copperhead and rattlesnake are the only local poisoners. water moccasin is harmless. Snakes shed after full meals, bite only if unable to flee, and many old myths debunked.
A June 21 recital by Etta Moten, KU School of Fine Arts graduate, at North Lawrence Baptist church was rescheduled after an announced date error. In Dorige City gasoline used to clean clothes ignited, burning Mrs. A. G Turner and her 3 year old daughter Charline severely.
Corrugated snippets from De Soto and nearby areas recount a De Soto baccalaureate service led by Rev Roy O Chaney of Kansas City. Agnes Atkinson assists at Ed Blaylock home. Several residents visit kin, shop in Olathe, or tend farms as seventh and eighth grade exams pass at Star and Cedar Junction schools.
Local social roundup reports visits by Mr. and Mrs. Willis Mears and family from Kansas City to the Earl Ross home. W H Dent and Oma visit Linwood and relatives including Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Pearl Bourn. Mrs. Fred Cox visits relatives in Kansas City. daughter Helen recently finished a teaching term at Sterling. Willow Springs farm bureau held a May meeting with nutrition lesson and 18 members attending. guests from Kansas City. Sunday guests at J R Penner home include families from Kansas City and Lawrence. Corliss visitors attended a dance in De Soto with Davenport orchestra. Pleasant Hour club met in De Soto. Longfellow quotes shared. readings, songs, and discussions on children’s enjoyment today. seventeen members present.
Mrs John M Marcy returns from Kansas City. Baker University students and graduates, including Wallace Fleming and Dr J C Rankin family, host and perform for Estes Park fund in Baldwin Gardner and Princeton. Remodeled Methodist church dedication at Tonganoxie featured violin pieces by Leland Zimmerman and Irene Sterling.
The Baldwin Farm Bureau met at Mrs. Alvin F. Bakers Sunny Side Farm for a May session with talks on Ready to Wear Clothing and Gardening. June plans include hosting by Mrs. Oliver Price. Local families and students attend graduations and funerals. The Baldwin council announces new city posts and a world tour talk at Centenary Hall.
A committee urged the city council to secure better quarters for the Community Library, now housed in city property. The group, led by Mrs. M. Markham and including Supt. J. W. Welborn, C. E. Holcombe, W. C. Gibbon, Thomas L. Harris, and Merk Hitchcock, will investigate location options.
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