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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
4
The Lawrence Kansas Journal World announces subscription rates and office details. A May 26, 1927 issue features a Bible verse, aviation progress notes, and a comparison of early flight engines from Bleriot to Lindbergh, noting Lindbergh’s pilot hour record and engine reliability.
An exhibition of pamnb lings will be held at the federal Penitentiary in Leavenworth. E E Kelley of Topeka notes the prison acts as an art center housing skilled artists in steel engraving. The Mississippi flood, described by Hoover as the greatest calamity, displaces 400000 to over 500000, prompting vast relief needs and a Red Cross mobilization. Douglas county has doubled its quota and contributions approach twice the doubled target, fulfilling President Coolidge’s call to give generously and quickly.
The piece argues that civilian citizens must discuss public affairs freely, unlike soldiers who must refrain from debate. It notes many military speakers fail to connect with audiences and that culture emerges in unexpected places, such as a university astronomy professor being chided for short-sighted views. An announcement follows.
The Lawrence high school senior class graduated at Liberty Hall with a packed house. Students received diplomas after performances and speeches, including Miss Lucetta E. Murray and Miss J Addie Lescher. Professors and visitors noted the lively program and bouquets for the graduates.
Over a hundred guests celebrated William McLaughlin’s 26th birthday at the M A A building with gifts and an elaborate spread. The report lists attendees including Judge Barker and J E Riggs, with social events such as engagements, travel plans, a paper mill shutdown for repairs, and a Haskell Institute summer session starting June 6 with 273 enrollments.
Eighteen seniors in the school present exhibits to be displayed tomorrow morning and open to the public through commencement week. D H Spencer announces judges Walter Varnum Floyd Rankin Reese Charles Sowder. Five prizes will be awarded based on grade points. Pharmacy displays, unusually attractive this year, reflect work done during the year.
Count Carlo Sforza, an Italian scholar statesman and diplomat of international repute, will head the list of foreign speakers at Williams College Institute of Politics this summer. He served as Italian Foreign Minister in 1929 and as ambassador to France in 1922. The Sforza family, Dukes of Milan, held Lombardy in the Middle Ages. He has been in Italian diplomacy for about twenty years and is best known for the Rapallo treaty with Yugoslavia. He will lecture on postwar European foreign policy with emphasis on the Balkans and Italy.
Today marks the opening of the Midwestern States Conference annual meeting in St Joseph Missouri focusing on tuberculosis. San Francisco hosts the 199th session of the Northern Presbyterians General Assembly. World Congress on Agriculture in Rome opens with seventy nations represented. Hoover to address the National Foreign Trade Convention in Detroit on American foreign trade. Kansas Pittsburg graduates receive bachelor of science degrees from Kansas State Teachers College. Johnson released from county jail after liquor charges and parole violations. Hunter also released on parole due to liquor charges.
A fragment from 1927 Puensners item hints at neighborly friction over bedtime rules for a "Junior." The brief note mentions a neighbor sending the child home early, contrasting with an adult’s instruction and noting a quick, tangible reaction to the dock's speed.
New York May 25 The Woman's Companion reports American women's feet are growing larger. The average size now exceeds 4B by about a half inch and is wider due to athletics dancing and walking. Footwear firms note less size variety and possible mass production standardization. Some predict a custom trade for extreme sizes as hosiery also diversifies. Lincoln school PTA plans an entertainment program for parents and friends May 0.
United Press details Goldman Band concerts and radio programs across cities including Atlantic City Boston Buffalo Cincinnati Detroit New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Hartford and more. The listings show concert times orchestra lineups and station references alongside daily program blocks and sports updates.
In New York a new earthquake like protection is seen on Eighth Avenue where subway blasting vibrations are damped by dressed sticks fastened to glass edges with wires. The piece notes curiosity about what inspires futuristic art and music, mentioning artists and composers of modern sounds.
Report describes Greenwich Avenue laborers building a future subway amid torn streets and heavy equipment. Two muses appear on site as a horned figure leans over a barrel, while a young man sketches musical notes on a pad near temporary crossings. Candy Venises and wedding cake displays draw attention in an upscale confectionery shop window.
C P Baber appointed head librarian at Kellogg Library, Emporia Teachers College. He will assume duties and pursue his master's degree at the University of Illinois in June. Previously served seven years as assistant librarian at the University of Oklahoma. Gen William H Sears presented Clara Barton Centenary Tribute copy to Chillicothe library.
In a neighborhood a fugitive escaped after tar was spread on a roof to hinder pursuit. Police, drawing from a Brey Rabbit like tactic, investigated a couple labeled just married as bystanders, while the chase continued despite the obstacle.
Mrs BE Reed of Kansas City Missouri attended commencement Thursday evening as a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs William Combes and remained until Friday evening. The readable text notes her visit and hospitality actions during that period.
Mrs George Hausman hosted a gathering at her home to bid farewell to Miss Mary Ott who had spent the past two weeks visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Ott Sr. Other attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Hausman and son Clarence, Mr and Mrs John Ott Sr and family, Mr and Mrs Earl Ott, Mrs Roy Breithaupt and daughters Ruth and Arlene, Mr and Mrs Henry Deckwa and son, and Mrs and Mrs E Refreshments and drinks were served.
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