Choral Union Picnic At South Park Draws 400 Fans
The Lawrence Choral Union held its second annual picnic at South Park with 400 plus attendees. The event combined guests and entertainers, featuring a five-inning game between tenors and basses, plus melodies from Hiawatha and Messiah. Dessert, coffee, and ice cream followed, and a three-hour dance completed the evening at Robinson gymnasium.
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Lawrence’ Choral Union
South Park
Tpereen Diamond
Wamero
Skiltnn
Guild
Capt
Pierce
Holmes
Brown
Whedon
Fugate
Green
Dettor
Hasses
Reemer
McKeever
Bankston
Wiliamston
Laessig
Gapt
Downing
Beal
Stover
Brewer
Boyce
Taft
Salveson
White
Guildard Holmes
Wamego
Skilton
Swarthout
Barnyard
America
Mother Mahree
Annie Laurie
St. Mary’s
Irene Peabody
St.Mary’s
W. B. Downing
Dorothy Jones
A. J. Anderson
Union
Dean Swarthout
Elgar
Park
Robinson Gymnasium
Theodore Poehler
Prohibition orders widen role of local police in California
President Coolidge authorized state and local police to act as prohibition agents with California first to implement the plan. Assistant Secretary Andrews said nationwide enlistment of police was not planned and emphasized no time for state rights talk on prohibition. Opposition grows as Michigan defeats Illinois 71 to 64 in a track dual meet at Ferry Field.
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Washington
Coolidge
California
Andrews
Edwards
New Jersey
White House
Michigan
Ilinois
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Ilinois
Ferry Field
Kiwanis praised for service in north American clubs
John H. Moss of Milwaukee lauds Kiwanis here as a major service club with 1500 chapters and 109000 members. He cites efforts for underprivileged children, education, civic duty, vocational guidance, urban rural cooperation, honest business, and fire safety. He notes Kiwanis began in Detroit on January 21, 1915 and spread across the continent.
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Hutchinson, Eps
John H. M
Milwaukee
Wis.s
Arra
National
Missouri- Kansas-Arkansas
Kiwanis
Kiwanik International
Detroit
Wanis
North American
Canada
Woodlawn students present sixth grade program
The sixth A and B classes of Woodlawn School staged entertainment in the auditorium on Friday May 21 featuring music including Sweet and Low Sky Boat Song and piano solos by Emma Mayer plus a class prophecy by Ruby Ford and other performances. Penmanship awards went to Doris Stewart and student Archie Mills presented a class picture and will.
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Woodlawn School
Ruby Ford
Juanita
Emma Mayer
Mary Curtis
Chloe Arwin
Mabel Kelley
Ellen Lee
Doris Stew
John Mull
Archie Mills
Margaret Hodge
Novel coal office shines at Second and Locust corner
University Coal company completes an unusual Colonial style coal office at Second and Locust near the north end of the bridge. The building features wood shingles, color pattern roofs, a truck weather vane, green shutters, and a surrounding small park. The interior houses a main and private office, with an enclosed wash area and side throw off bins. The firm, started years ago by Galen Gorrill, Arthur Johnson, and Harry Turner, has since grown, Andrew Hughes joining to operate the local yards while Johnson and Turner manage the Topeka office and yard.
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Tistic Coal
University Coal Company
Locust
Silvel
Galen Gorrill
Arthur ‘Johnson
Harry Turner
Andrew Hughes
Plan Spring Fair at Second Christian Church
A five day spring fair will run from Monday May 24 at 7 PM each evening at Second Christian Church at Nineteenth and Tennessee. An entertainment committee led by Ramsey Fortson plans nightly amusements with announcers Harold Frye Harold Carr Harold Peterson Bryan Wilburn and James Best. Ice cream and cold drinks will be served by Vera Simpson and Frederica Porter with varied refreshment crews for each night led by Mrs George Johnson Wim Allen Ollie Walker Elder A R McDuff and other volunteers.
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Second Christian Church
Ninteenth
Tennessee
W.S. Sims
Ramsey Fortson
L. Nolan
George Johnson
Wim. Allen
Ollie Walker
Elder A. R. McDuff
Ed Porter
A. R. McDuff
H. N
Clarence’ McDuff
Florence Fish
Walker
Alex Bryant
M. A. Fishback
W. §. Sims
Oland Dimery
Wm. H. Clay
Clarence McDuff
Margaret Simpson
Mason Fishback
W. S. Sims
Jury Delays Verdict in 25000 Alienation Suit
The jury in the 25000 alienation suit brought by W. B. Francis against William J. Damm and Mr and Mrs William Damm continued today with no verdict by 3 30 pm Judge Means warned of possible night duty if no agreement. The defense had a setback when a demurrer to the evidence to hold the Damms responsible for the separation was sustained. The case now centers on William J Damm as the sole remaining defendant. The trial resumed in Syse STUDENTS IN POLICE COURT.
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W. B. Francis
William J. Damm
William Damm
Means
Syse
Police
Students in court for drinking and violations
Several students were brought into police court in the last week for drinking and two on charges of intoxication. The article questions school discipline and law breaches, noting tensions between students, officers, and reporters. Benny Douglas criticizes protecting violators and bootleggers, claiming the student council will act. Marriage licenses issued to Lester Van Valkenburg and Rache Stevents. Abert Whittsey and Clara Weil. John Marchetti and Lucy A. Combs. Evangeline Booth is critically ill near White Plains, with uncertain chances of recovery following an urgent operation.
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Denta
Vief
Benny Douglas
Steesl Ce
L. H. Menger
Lester van Valkenburg
Beloit
Rache Stevents
Lawrence
W. M. Backus
Abert Whittesey
Clara’ Weil
Topeka
Draper
Lucy — A. Combs
Lexington
Edward Hislop
Evangeline Booth
New York
Evangeline ‘Booth
The
Salvation Army
White Plains
Wrestler Roebuck Teaches Ring Etiquette at Woodland Park
A Florence Daily account describes Tiny Roebuck, a 240 pound wrestler, stepping onto a platform to correct a misinformed wrestler who mocked Osage Indians as yellow. After several tosses from the ring, Roebuck reportedly revised his view on the insult as he landed on soft ground.
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Woodland Park
Tiny” . Roebuck
Haskell Corian
Roebuck
Stadt
Rogbuck
Hoever
Paroled and discharged inmates outpace court sentences
Chicago crime commission official Henry Chamberlin testified before a special grand jury that in 1923 Joliet Penitentiary released 442 felons by pardon parole or discharge while 397 convicts were sentenced to prison. He said over 82 percent of releases were pardoned or paroled and about 18 percent served the courts’ sentences.
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Chicago
Joliet
Grand
Henry Barrett
Camberlin
Chicago , Crime Commission
Chamberlin Agestentay
Chamberlin
Wall Street gains and losses despite irregular session
Strength of railroad shares and renewed motor stock weakness marked a volatile but heavy volume day in New York trading. Gains posted in New York Central Seaboard Air Line common and other rails contrasted with declines in Mack Trucks Stewart Warner Hudson and General Motors. A dividend omission hit Armour A stock while Commercial Solvents rallied. Twenty-two normal training students and twenty-seven teachers took exams at the courthouse for certificates and renewals.
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Wall Street
New York
Central
Seaboard Air Line
Baltimore& Ohio
Atchison
Frisco
and Southern Railway
Hudson
Stewart,Warner, Hudson
General Motors
Armyeur A
Baldwin
General Electric
Atlantic Refining
Adams Express
Fleischmann
Burns Brothers
American Tobacco
Sandage Eggee Ee
Stevens files as Republican candidate for justice of the peace
J P candidate Richard B Stevens filed today for the office of justice of the peace on the Republican ticket, subject to August primaries. A KU law graduate and Douglas county bar member, he was assistant city attorney since May 1925, has prosecuted most city cases in district court, and is tied to Judge A Smart in private practice. Stevens boasts a strong military record with service on the Mexican border in 1916 and two and a half years in the U S Navy during World War I.
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Richard B
Stevens
Office of Justice of the Peace
I i
Dick ‘Stevens
Tthe
University of Kansas School of Law
Douglas County
A. Smart
Kansas Infantry
U. S. Navy
Lawrence High School to Hold Graduation Sermon Tomorrow
The Lawrence high school commencement week opens with the graduation sermon in Liberty Memorial auditorium tomorrow at 8:15 PM. Prof. R. A. Schwegler of the University of Kansas School of Education will deliver the address titled A Message From the Greatest Psychologist of Them All. A suitable program has been arranged.
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Lawrence High School
Liberty Memorial Auditorium
R. A. Schwegler
School of Education
University of Kansas
Deaths and funerals Mrs Martha A Williams
Mrs Martha A Stowell Williams of 1535 Massachusetts street died at a local hospital. Funeral services are set for 2:30 PM Monday from the home with Rev R A Edwards presiding, burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Born July 15 1846 in Wilmington, she taught in Norman Illinois before marrying William R Williams February 3 1872. The couple moved to Lawrence in 1879 and the family has long resided at their Massachusetts street home. she is survived by her husband and two sons Rog.
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Martha A. Williams
Martha A. Stowell Williams
Massachusetts Street
R. A. Edwards
Oak Hill
Ms. Williams
Wilmington
North Hampton
Mass
Norman
Williams
William. R. Williams
Arthur R. Williams
Lawrence
W. R. Williams
Rog
Williams and Shields funerals and local notices
Obituaries note the death of Arthur R. Williams in 1914 and the survivors, including a sister Elizabeth Stowell of Topeka and nephew Charles Stewart of Topeka, plus grandsons. Funeral for OBL Shields at Rumsey Brothers in Pittsburg at 2 pm, burial at Oak Hill. Personal items list several residents traveling to Kansas City, and local school children visiting Lawson and Quinlan for a flower show. Turn Hall revival ongoing with evening services and divine healing sermon scheduled.
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Er’m
Rolland R. Williams
Arthur R. Williams
Mars. Wiliams
Ister
Elizabeth Stowell
Topeka
Charles Stewert
Kessier
Iain Arthur Willams
Sherman, Cal
Turner Hall
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Illinois
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Carnival
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Carnival Company
Charleston
Connectsion Avith
Ed Ransom
West Downs
Princeton
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Palmer Memorial
Golden’ Bears
Raepaeteees
Supreme Court
Dennis Madden
John Marshall
Madden
University Coal
Second ‘Christian Church
Chief
Han
Vinland
Shimmons Bros
Big Smoke
Ranson’s Folly
Richard
J. P
Richard B. ‘Stevens
E. A. Shields
Shilae
Cappers
Pittsburg
Rumsey
Abel
W. J
Shields
T. Caulk
Kansas City
Richard Brewster
M. .E. Rice
Hazel
J. A. Hess
Edith ‘Hibbs
Kansa
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Albert Williams
Albert ‘Dry
Erwin Greer
Cordley
Marcia Garter
Helen Harshberger
Lawson
Quinlan
Fox
Ze Caran
Ates
Ture sgehZe i la Cemoxerereny
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Europe
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Great Willys- Overland
F.o.b
Willyam
Overland Knight Motor Co
New Hampshire
H. R. Wagner
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Hosford
Arnold
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