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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1924

Page

6

Presbyterian Denies Evolution at General Assembly

The United States Presbyterian church in session denounces the theory of organic evolution as an explanation of human origin. A resolution reaffirmed the church’s stand and calls to publish it to the world. The assembly voted unanimously to reaffirm this deliverance and maintain support for Nanking Seminary in China with conditions to ensure doctrinal harmony.

San Antonio Tex Associated Press Presbyterian Church United States General Assembly Presbytery Mecklenburg Nanking China

Graduate Recital Showcases Young Organists Talent

A joint graduate recital at First Baptist featured Miss Marjorie Garlinghouse and Miss Ruth Williams, pupils of Prof. Charl Skilton, with Williams performing Widor Second Symphony and Garlinghouse interpreting Faulkes and related modern works. An organ duet from Merkel was noted, highlighting varied tone colors and refined training. Tomorrow’s recital at Fraser Hall features Alexander Gatewood, a promising tenor. Local utilities commission plans a three day tour of gas regions, and Elks plans honor for James Farland of Watertown with a noon luncheon and welcoming rites.

Baptist Marjorie Garlinghouse Ruth Williams Charl Skilton Merkel Lawrence Fraser, Hall Alexander Gatewood Pegs W. B. Downing

Initiation and Robbery Reported at City Leader

Initiation tonight for several candidates proceeds amid a bank robbery in Burbank Oklahoma. State Bank of Burbank was robbed by two masked men and a woman in a small car around 10 o clock. Four employees and three customers forced to the floor as the robbers escaped with 1600 dollars in cash. Police believe they know the suspects.

Burbank Okla State Bank

Merchants and bankers urged to unite with farmers

Kansans City May 21 E T Meredith farmer secretary of agriculture urged closer cooperation among bankers business men and farmers at the Main Kansas bankers Association convention. He called for bankers and business to meet farmers on a business basis and jointly tackle problems affecting the nation's basic industry agriculture.

Kansans City E. T. Meredith Les Moines Meredith

Credit problem looms for American railways says Gray

Kansas City May 21 President Carl R Gray of the Union Pacific system told a joint Missouri and Kansas bank conference that railroads have not earned the fair return since the transportation act. Agricultural experts from Kansas State College will visit Douglas county tomorrow to review seed bean tests and varietal trials. Entomologist BE Kelly arrived to plan poison spray demonstrations for potatoes next week. Trinity Episcopal choir will give a vesper service at 4 30 with mostly anthems including works by Noble Sullivan Roehan Spohr and Roberts. Kansans urged to pray for rain as crop bulletin notes continued drought and Marchlike weather.

Kansas City American Railways Carl R.gray Union Pacific System Missouri and Kansas Interstate Commerce Commission E. B. Wélis E. A. Stokdyke Kansas State Agricultural College Douglas County BE. Kelly Extension Trinity Enis Opal Choir Noble Hall Sullivan Roehan Spohr Roberts Topeka Kan Weather Bureau

Watson Supports Jackson at Indiana State Convention

United States Senator James E. Watson proclaimed his backing for Ed Jackson at the Indiana state convention. The gubernatorial nominee had earlier attracted Ku Klux Klan support in the May sixth penucity vote. A separate Senate Agriculture Committee vote blocked the Ford bill on Muscle Shoals leasing by 10 to 6.

Ford Washington Muscle Shoals Senate Agriculture Committee

Dr Mahin to Speak at Kansas Women's Press Meet

Dr Helen O Mahin of the University of Kansas journalism department will address the Kansas Women's Press Association in Topeka tomorrow afternoon. She will discuss The Woman Student in Journalism and help connect with women journalism students. A banquet will follow the meeting.

Knowledge Hill Community Notes and Local Events

Knowledge Hill community club met at Mrs. George Stanwix home with most members present guests included Mrs. Ross Stanwix and Mrs. Rolla Wix. Roll call featured quotations on Mother. June meeting at Mrs. Clifford Tiry with roll call about favorite tree. Various local activities span graduation reports road work church visits in Lawrence and Tonganoxie plus May 28 schoolhouse cleaning. Beatrice Abrams farewell benefit announced for Monday night.

Knowledge Hill Community Club George Stanwix Ross Stanwix Rollawix Clifford Tiry John Canary Lawrence Harold Skeet Anna Skeet Prank McRn Tonganoxie Harry Skeets Schoo House Carl Talbert K. Cc C. W. Harr Willip Rice Alfred Ree Af K. G J. W. Rice Willie Philip Dial William Grauberger Gus Brake Fred’ Alford Florence and Aveta Hazel Yand Harolj Stowe St. Dials

Governor Davis Appeals In Eleventh Hour Wheat Campaign

In an eleventh hour appeal in Topeka Kansas on May 21 Governor J M Davis urges wheat producers to increase their output amid rising prices and political pressure. He argues for expanded state support and market measures to stabilize the sector.

Davis Topeka Kansas

Davis Urges Kansas Farmers to Sign Up for Wheat Pool

Davis issued a statement urging Kansas farmers to enroll in the cooperative marketing association wheat pool. He said the drive, aimed at 44,000,060 bushels quota, had not nearly been reached and would end May 24.

Davis Kansas Cooperative Marketing Association

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