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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1926
Page
4
A brief biblical note cites Exodus 19 10 11 where the Lord tells Moses to sanctify the people and prepare them for Gods descent upon Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people. The quotation emphasizes ritual purity and divine revelation amid ancient Israelite faith.
The article reviews Memorial Day as an institution honoring past sacrifices shaping the nation, noting the 150th anniversary of independence and Civil War stakes. It cites heroes from Cuba, the Philippines, and France, linking sacrifice to national power. A Washington heiress wedding and a Wichita Democratic convention are mentioned briefly amid broader political notes.
Fragments describe voting on a Haugen measure, mention farm legislation opposition, and reference Arctic Antarctic exploration. Includes a quote about devoting ten years to exploration and picking out places for search with little found.
IN THE OLD HOME TOWN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO lists Lawrence high school graduates including Henry Alford, Ray Barber, Mabel Barber, and many others. It recalls a Delta Omicron party in Kansas City and a 1909 marriage at Miss Ednah Gifford’s home, with post office workers visiting Kansas City, plus a runaway accident near West End Grocery injuring Mrs George Hollingberry and an accompanying lady. Fifty years ago no paper issued due to Decoration Day observances.
Today marks the 20th wedding anniversary of the King and Queen of Spain. The Battle of Jutland anniversary is noted as a major WWI naval clash. The Crown Prince and Princess of Sweden plan a New York return from Washington. Dr. W T Sanger to be installed as president of the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. Three battleships sail from Annapolis for the Naval Academy midshipmen’s annual cruise. A Maine soldiers and sailors WWI memorial will be unveiled at the Maine New Hampshire bridge. Elaborate ceremonies in Newark unveil the Guizan Borglum statue of the Wars of America. Elks in California plus the San Francisco lodge celebrate a golden jubilee. New Hampshire begins celebrating its 1776 Constitution anniversary. One thousand women from 36 countries meet in Paris for the International Women Suffrage Alliance congress led by Carrie Chapman Catt.
The article notes the rare honor of an American receiving fellowship in the Royal Society of England, highlighting Professor Henry Fairfield Osborn of New York as a distinguished educator and head of the American Natural History Museum. It recalls pioneers like Franklin Arrasziz and Benjamin Thompson as previous U S fellows.
A brief obituary note recalls a Princeton University Class of 1877 graduate who served as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. His career included leadership roles and contributions to the museum and scholarly affairs.
Baldwin hosts a flood of visitors for commencement week with guests from Topeka Pittsburg and Lawrence. Gatherings include alumni luncheons church events and a 90th birthday celebration for Rev Heaton as residents plan summer travels and continued school activities.
Miss Elizabeth Dunn spent the weekend with home folks. The young people's class is growing in interest and attendance with plans for several social events this summer. Mr and Mrs John Duan and Miss Elizabeth Dunn attended. Mary Frantz and Amont Solon Markley joined in the evening program.
Sunday afternoon calls and weekend visits fill the Gottlieb Niederkome neighborhood. Several residents from Lawrence and Kansas City stop by as births are announced, and children prepare for a Sunday school program.
Mr Ray Shuler, Alice, Fran kie, and Cecil Johnson visited the J S Dillon home on Friday afternoon. Olive Brown visited Florence Gingery Sunday. Clyde Hoover and family visited Walter Nelson s family, Mrs Riche Schneck and son Henry with Kansasity connections, and Ben Mohler family plus Emma McQueen spent Sunday with Otto Mohler s family. Mrs John Dillon and daughter were also present.
Pearls Alda and Bernice five on Thursday with Mrs Kingery and children. Mr. Ote Mohler hauled hogs on Monday for Mr. Wik Hase. Metsker hosted Sunday dinner for numerous guests including Mr. and Mrs. Bray Elmer Sawyer and others. Children rehearse for a Church Children Day program. Overbrook visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Fred Simon, Pauline, Mrs. Jack Dillon and Faye Bachelor. Numerous local visits among the Dillon, Altic, Kingery, Carnahan, Turner, Miller, Smith, Lutz, Seitz, Marker and Sherry families. Funeral for Gordon Marker held with Rev. J. S. Sherry and Rev. Ward assisting. Preliminary hearing set for Emmett Rose in Douglas after mortgaged property case. Rose held on $500 bond. Razor Blades also sold at Rankins Drug Store.
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