Many Lands Banquet Showcases Global Music Night
A diverse gathering featured impromptu talks and music from Hawaii, China, Norway, Puerto Rico, and many nations. Performers included Luke Wongwai, P Lum, G Shag, Miss Navis, and Miss Helen Mares. attendees included senior members and members of both Women’s and Men’s clubs with representatives from multiple countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Br. H. Lane
Tin Luke Wongwai
P. Lum
G. Shag
Father Navis
Helen Mares
Norway
Torte Rico
America
China
Philippines
Austria
Hawaii
Japan
France
Russia
Mexico
Canada
India
Cuba
Rumania
Rose George
Martha Moton
Helen, Marcell
Flsa Schafer
Stanley Brooks
Louis Ryans
Richard Hanson
Fabia Inovio
Totey Raynolds
Benjamin Reynes
Floyd Simonton
John Stifer
Edward Spencer
Joseph Stokins
Charlyn Yuimi
Allen Crafton
H. Lane
Martha Horton
Helen Marcell
Elsa Schafer
Men's Club
John R. Dyer
Frank Melvin
George Beal
Isaac Caluing
Hung Chi’ ‘Chang
Emile Lucas
Seizo Ogino
Wesley Roberds
Hant Wu
Robert Brown
Charles Embree
Leonard Gregory George
Lamb
Eugene Maynard
Clarence Sento
Honofre Tiangeo
M. Westmoseland
Bernard Bloch
H. Lim
James McWilliams
Edwin Randel
Oscar Snyder
James Flatt
Clifford Innes
Seiichi Trugawa
Yuzaburo Yamato
Alipio Casilan
Nicasio Gonzalez
Clyde Randall
Paul Chefranoff
Louis Evans
Leroy Raynolds
John Slifer
Auxiliary to Liberty Post Organized by American Legion
A petition for forming an Auxiliary to Liberty post of the American Legion was approved at a recent meeting. Organizing the press's baseball team in the twilight league and forming a boys team ages 14 to 76 for a state tournament were discussed. Interested boys should see James Akright. The state convention of the Legionary Tort Scott will host the finals next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Post
American Legion
State Department of the Legion
James Akright
Legionary Tort
Scott
Forming Baseball Team for Lawrence Boys
Plans are under way to form a Lawrence baseball team of boys aged 14 to 46 to enter the state American Legion tournament to be held at Fort Scott this summer. Dr. W. C. Miner sponsors the effort, aiming to include boys too large for Junior league play. The first meeting is expected next week at Stadium Field. Interested youths may contact Doctor Miner at his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
American Legion
Fort Scott
W. C. Miner
Fea
Stadium Field
Baxis
Doctor Miner
Aed Tees
Lawrence High Dramatic Club elects sixteen new members
Sixteen Lawrence High School students join the Dramatic Club for next year, bringing total to 22 with seven more to be chosen in fall. New members include Musetta Brown and Thorothy Gray. six old members will return, while old members remaining are Ruth Campbell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence High School
Musetta Brown
Lasage Emley
Thorothy Gray
Caroline Red House
Anne Kent Katherine McFarland
Dorothea Simons
Evelyn Swarthout
Ralph Graves
Morgan Narick
Irwin McIlhinney
Henry Hood
Paul Shaad
Ruth Campbell
Helen Holke
Donald Dixon
James Greenisaf
Ernest Pontias
Rolland Staver
Ee Ismiss Wright
Madison
Wis
Frank Llord
A. C. Hoppmann
Wright
This Week's Events Saturday Track Meet in Lincoln
This week's events include the Missouri Valley track meet in Lincoln Nebraska and the Lawrence High Track Team traveling to Topeka for a meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Flower Show at Armory Sunday Features Art and Pottery
A large flower show opens Sunday afternoon at the Armory under the Lawrence lower club. In addition to blooms, exhibits include water color studies by Mrs F M Dawson and the late Katherine Crew Doty, Rookwood pottery from Sol Marks and Son, Van Briggie pottery via Wolf's Book Store, and two student architect house models. Admission is free. flowers may be contributed by all, with delivery to the Armory on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Lawrence
Fine Arts School
F. Mf. Dawson
Katherine Crew Doty
Rookwood Pottery
Sol Marks and Son
van Briggie
Wolf's Book Store
Vermont Street
Frazee seeks Republican nomination for county attorney
Harry W. Frazee of Lawrence today announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county attorney and filed papers with the county clerk. A World War II veteran, he served in Company J, 137th Infantry, 84th Division, was twice wounded, and later earned degrees from the University of Kansas. Frazee, 29, is a lawyer, National Guard captain, ex-service member, married with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Frazee
Frazee
Lawrence
137Th Infantry
84Th Divise
School of Law
University of Kansas
National Guard
Nominating candidates named for nine district debates
Kansas high school debating league nominates two or more candidates per district for directors via mail ballot led by the University of Kansas extension division. Named nominees include Wolfe Hiawatha Wright Atchison McCulough Paola Senter Ottawa Bass Coffeyville Hunt Fredonia Le Grand Eureka Yoder Plainville Brewster Phillipsburg Green Hite Dodge City Rankin Kinsley Heffelfling Newton Rankin Mt. Hope Smith Chapman Abilene Gray Baltoit Smithville. Debate topic next year is Federal department of education in the President's cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas High School Debating League
University of Kansas
I J
W. D. Wolfe
Hiawatha
O. Wright
Atchison
Clifford ‘Waffingham
D —A. Im. McCulough
Pao
A. F. Senter
Ottawa
W. W. Bass
Coffey
Ville
R. C. Hunt
Fredonia
W. T. Markham
Yates Center
le' Grand
Eureka
C.I. Yoder
T. H. Brewster
Plainville
Tay Green
Phillipsburg
F. Hite
Dodge City
Je. M. Rankin
Kinsiey
Election results from Baptist Young People and university classes
Recent annual elections at First Baptist church outline new officers for the Baptist Young People's Union, Girls University class, and Men's University class. Officers include Wade Pierce as president and Ruth LaDeux as president of the Girls class. Also notes Eva McPherson and others. Santa Monica report says Aimee Semple McPherson, missing since Tuesday, believed to be wandering in the coast mountains after years of serious nervous condition, per Dr. Gustave Haas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People’s Organiza
First Baptist Church
Baptist Young People’s Union
Wade Pierce
Helen Churchill
Ruth LaNeux
Marshall McWilliams
Judson Rudd
Rebecca McCain
McWilliams
Ruth LaDeux
Abi-Rahman
Isecretary
Marion Cowles
Zula Coon
Frances Andrews
Jose Stapleton
Margaret Long
Harold Milker
William
Bill
Trimer
Ice
John Orr
Robert Byer
Frank Quinny
Calvin Evans
Clarence Gunckell
Harold Hilkey
Santa Monica
Cal
Aimee Semple McPherson
Coast Mountains
Gustave W. Haas
T.os Angeles
Oil A War Menace
London dispatch notes oil a major war risk as global powers seek control of undeveloped fields in Turkey, Russia, and beyond. European, American, and Asian firms race for access while nations study oil independence to defend fleets and armadas in any conflict. The piece highlights Turkey’s monopoly move and fears of fuel shortages shaping future war strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Press
Turkey
Tragg
United States
Mexico
Menmerhile
Russia
Albania
Adenun Aodnes
Demea
Fasoline
Mngland
France
Herault
England
Jwar
America
Mex
Insurance Laws Talk at Chamber Luncheon by Baker
William R. Baker state superintendent of insurance will address the Weekly Chamber luncheon next Tuesday on The Recodifying of the Insurance End of Kansas. Baker heads a legislative committee unifying insurance laws for the next session. he will outline the committee’s work and proposed submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Baker
Willl
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas
Baker
Topeka
Kaiser Is Venerable in Doorn Visit
Elmer Roberts, longtime AP Berlin bureau chief, reports from Doorn on May 21 that the aging Kaiser appears venerable and fit. He walks upright through Unter den Linden with calm demeanor, and townsfolk note efforts to cultivate goodwill, including subscriptions for charity hosted by the former Kaiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Roberts
Berlin
Associated Press
Doorn
Doorny Holland
Unter
Ser
Linden
Wath
Kai-1 Ser
Executed by lethal gas shocks at Carson City prison
Stanko dukich, accused in a case involving an 18 year old girl, was executed by lethal gas this morning in Carson City Nevada. The second use of this punishment since 1921, he entered the cell at 10 55 and the gas was on a minute later rendering him unconscious within 30 seconds. He was pronounced dead about two and a half minutes after the gas began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
Neada
Stankodukich
Pittsburg Jubilee Celebrates 30 Year Mark In Kansas
Pittsburg Kansas marks its 50th birthday with a golden jubilee celebration. A pageant shows the town's rise from prairie hamlet to industrial center and regional capital. Speakers include William Gregg and Phillip Campbell. 300 plus Crawford county oldtimers expected. Choicest guests include Franklin Playler of Joplin and Galena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tittsburg
Kan
Pittsburg
Kansas
Coal
Theta
State Teachers College
Crawford County
William J. Gregg
Tulsa
Okla
United States
Oklahoma
Ty Phillip
Franklin Playler
Joplin
Galena
Pleasant M. Smith
Old Timbers
J. C. Hoppingarner
Arcadia
Smith
Local correspondents enjoy social gathering and tour
The Lawrence local correspondent reports a May 15 gathering hosted by W C Simons publisher of the Lawrence Daily. The event featured a picture show That’s My Baby at Bowersock Theatre, a print demonstration at the Journal World office, and a print run of about 6100 papers scheduled for distribution. Attendees included numerous locals and their families, plus Kaw Valley School teacher Miss Ethel Mae Dodds and others visiting the university museum and paper mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Simons
Lawrence Daily
Bowersock Theatre
Douglas McLean
Will
Clarence Davis
Johnnie
Mary Evelyn Standing
Lee
Kenneth Enyart
Albert
Edward Davis
Harold White
Kaw’ Valley School
Ethel Mae Dodds
Lawrence
Frank Gosper
Marjorie
Kangas' City
G. M. McIntire
Lawrence Social Roundup Reflects Community Ties
Lawrence residents and visitors share a busy spell of visiting families across Lake View Kaw Valley and Worden. Numerous couples and individuals including Mrs. Emma Davies, Mr. Will Fairly, and J M Crowder gather for dinners, church gatherings, and birthday parties with local households such as the Ott, Bradley, Collins, and Crowder families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Heizmann
Helen, Hateh
Marion Longfellow
Irma Burgert
Vera Payne
Evangelical Church
John Ott, Jr
Kaw ‘Valley
Will
Lawrence
Fred
Hugh Craig
Kansex City
Flop. White
McLouth
Olin White
James Childers
Charles Young
Julious Beuerman
Henry Beuerman
George Lanzenderfer
Lake View
Qrra-Belle Collins
Dorothy Alice Armstrong
John Bradley
Flatley
Osgood’ Armstrong
Bill Heas
Henry Belerman
Leconpton
Marie Collins
Leo Rose
Clarence Hodson
Billie
Bettie Gene
W. J. Collins
Neil
Eudora
Jacok Grimes
Harlahd
Harold Qoley
H. Collins
Lionel Rogers
J. M. Crowder
Alice Armstrong
Kalywaka
S. Will
Harvey Couch
the Soto
Atr. Cole
Cleta Bradley
Take View
Dorothy Armstrong
Elmer Athey
North Lawrence
Julious Belerman
Walter’ Martin
Evelyn
J. Bradley
Virgil
J.M. Crowder
Henry Neystifter
Orvil King
Mr. Brown
Topeka
Jack Grimes
Ruth Rose
Williamstown
Julious Bouerman
Wf. A. Rogers
Lionell Rogers
H. Colfihs
Caroline
Arthur Mayor
Leo Bexman
Margaret
Harry Carr
Harley Armstrong
Owen Mitchell
Jak the Bradley
Allen Mor
Memorial Day Observance by Local Legion Posts
On Memorial Day the Eli Ferrell Dorsey and Liberty posts of the American Legion will cooperate in the observance. They meet at 10 o'clock in the morning at the courthouse and proceed to Oak Hill cemetery. In the afternoon the Legion posts march with the Grand Army of the Republic veterans in a parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Ferrell Dorsey
Liberty
American Legion
Court House
Oak Hill Cemetery
Legion
Deaths and funerals for William McQueston
William McQueston, 70, died Monday in Pasadena California. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 30 PM from Funk's funeral parlors with Rev Frances Hall of Kansas City officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. McQueston was a former Lawrence resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William’ McQuestons
William McQueston
Pasadena
Calif
Funk
Oak Hill Cemetery
Frances Hall
Kansas City
McQueston
Lawrence
Athenaeum Club Meeting and Local Social Updates
The Athenaeum club met at Miss Carrie Baker’s home on Thursday afternoon May 13 with eighteen members present. Programs included a club collect, songs and readings, a fan contest, and refreshments. Nearby social notes mention visits by Jack Burnett and George Combn, farm sales, and several residents traveling or hosting family from Kansas City and Junction. The young women’s club gathered May 19, Mother’s Day observed, while Pleasant Hour held a Cedar Junction picnic cut short by weather. An accident near a rock loading left Frank Sheldon with a severe finger injury. Ongoing community updates include marriages, visits, and hospital treatments among local families.
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Athenaeum Club
Carrie Baker
Hattie Everett
Kansas
Don Mathis
Barbara Olinger
Mattie Ashles
Bertha Belle Whitelaly
Dot Longstrith
Margaret M. Whitelaw
Kedder
Ada Reed
Cook and
L. Avl Hays
Lucille Raufts
Kansasjity
James Raufts
Charles Broughs
Junction
Cal. Jewett
Olin Jewett
Kansas City
City
C. A. Jewett
A. B. Burks
Louise Jewett
Ada Reed Cook
Gene and
Junior
Cook
Charles Reed
Lavina Stratton
Willoughby
Stratton
Lucille Stratton
Aluridge Stratton
Faxon Drug Co
Edith Sigman
Cedar Junction
Frank
Sheldon
O. Wright
W. S. Mize
Mize
Mary Mize
Olathe
J. B. Hymer
Miss
Vida
Ruthie Warsop Pogue
Robert ‘Turner
Penner
C.T. Coffin
C. B. Wisrd
Wichita
Kans
Christian Soxman Pioneered Kansas Building Career and Family
Christian Soxman born February 4 1861 in Armstrong County Pennsylvania moved with parents to Kansas 1867. He became a contractor and builder later marrying Minnietts Ewing in 1889 and fathering five children. He long served in the First Methodist Church in Lawrence and died May 18 1928 at 135 Louisiana Street with services at First Methodist and burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Soxman
Armatrong County
Penn
Kansas
Willow Springs
Baker University
Minnietts Ewing
Goldia Neal
Anaheim
Calif
Don
Guy and Lee
Kansas City
Crystal
Lawrence
First Methodist Church
Louisiana Street
Fidward
Emmet
Osage City
Joseph
Los Angeles
Emma Burneth
de Lynden
Kan
Edward Hisson
Oak Hill Cemetery
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Women Relatives of Liberty Legion
Tre
Miner
Legion Journey
Into Dramatic Club
Ancient
Rome
Greece
Egypt
World War Vetera
Ng. O. P
Congress
Great Southwest
Capitol
Washington
Cameron
Arizona
Ico
Europe
International Ceramic
State Superintendent of Insurance
Kaiser
Western
Hoch-Smith
Paul Walker
Corporation Commission of
Choni
Brown
Leavenworth and Hospital
Grace Tinney
Norton
Kansas Legion, Auxiliary
California
Pennsylvania
Robert Zipp
Hesper
John Steffen
Eudojza
Michael Heiz“Juann
Charles Walquist
Samuel Fletcher
F. P. White
Plin White
Harold
Michael Schutz
George Snyder
George Tuttle
Everett
Russel Hatcher
Rock Creek
Eling Garrett
Joh Garrett
Wilson Clark
John William
I¢ie Enyart
Wail Fairly
William Hornberger
Worden
Arthur Schutz
Kenneth LeRoy
Formland
Walter Young
Monta Vista
John Garrett
Charles Lenton
Bessie
Elizabeth
Perry Harris
C.D. Lewis
J. M. Palmer
Will Strong
Wallace
Sper
Tom Murphy
William Thayer
Billy
Steve Annie
DE Sotg
Evans Auto
Hastert Star State
Coffin
Basil Gardner
Valley Talis
David Jewett
de Soto
William’ S Na Se
Dot Martin
Taylor Martin
Cz Kaehler
Anna’Alexander
Alexander
John Whitelaw
Margaret Whilaw
Kidder
Missouri
Eanor’ Whitelaw
John Whitlaw
Gertrude Wilsor
Ardelia Prisce
Bud Coy
C. E
Parkville
Neill Whitelaw
Jewett
Anna Marie Smith
Park College
Wil
Ohio State Univers
Miami
Era
Robert Alexande
Aselo
Det Longstreet
A. 1
Gross
1St Corinthians
Edward Hislop
Elm
Marie James
Berins
Qlaths
Frenk Golden
Avis Dairy Co
Raw
Doris Phillips
J.T. Larce
PO Cleaners
Dag
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