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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1927
Page
4
The Lawrence Journal-World reports subscription rates and circulation details for the World Company. It notes editorials on recent floods in the Mississippi Valley, Lindbergh’s European flight aftermath, and local obituaries including Banks Brown. It mentions public notices from Manila and Cavite rumors of Soviet influence and foreign affairs commentary.
Editorial notes Twila Shoemaker, a standout student at the University of Kansas, has set school records in academics and sports yet remains undecided about life after graduation. The piece warns Kansas voters may push her toward politics or Congress, while praising her achievements and warning of scrutiny.
Developments indicate a Coffeyville mob veers off course while planning vengeance after an assault. Lawrence braces for a hectic week with commencement exercises at city schools drawing attention from residents and fueling community excitement among youths and adults alike.
In Iola an address was delivered by Prof. O in Templint at the Iola High School graduation. Mrs. James Owen and children left for Cripple Creek Colo after visiting her parents. Alfred Noyes returned to Indiana after a visit with his mother. Ingleside Club hosted a social afternoon at Mrs Thea Griesa s home with members and guests including Mrs A Griesa Mrs Carman and Mrs A H Griesa. Sixth grade pupils at Central School listed as never absent or tardy. The Edmonsones move to 733 New Jersey street. Alex Shaw returned from Atchison after visiting his daughter. Fifty-six Lawrence High School graduates received diplomas at the two hour commencement at the Opera House, presided by Superintendent F P Smith. Prof Olney distributed diplomas amid applause. Bach s orchestra provided music. program included a class history a wireless telegraphy oration by Leonard Hazen a poem by Margaret Roche a debate on street paving class prophecy by Alvena Wilhelmus and other features. Notable anniversaries and events noted include Johnstown flood 38th, Pope Pius IX birthday greetings, Boer War end, and other regional conferences. Advertisements note Mc Nish s Soda Water made with pure cane sugar.
Letters to the editor discuss the proposed rural high school district spanning about 64 square miles near Lecompton and the impact of choosing a site along the Victory highway. The writer questions the Lecompton vote outcome and argues a central location would better serve the broader area, suggesting regional benefits and educational improvements.
Seymour Lowman of Elmira New York, a former lawyer and business promoter, rose from local schoolteacher to state legislator and six term senator before becoming lieutenant governor and later secretary of the Treasury. The article notes his active Cantonsperaner Church involvement and career shift in 1908.
Washington May 31 President Coolidge urged law observance as essential to freedom and the maintenance of American institutions in a Memorial Day tribute at Arlington. He warned that without adherence to law the nation cannot remain free, called for national unity, and emphasized peace through law over force in world affairs while stressing domestic strength and governance at home.
Broadcast schedule details for The Chimes Normandy operetta by the National Light Opera Company on WEAF and affiliated stations. Lists times for WBAL WBAD WBAL WEEI WEEL WEEE GR WMAK BUFALO WMAK and others, with program notes including dinner music, concerts, and orchestras.
A dense listing of radio programs from numerous stations in New York Philadelphia Chicago and other cities. The schedule includes orchestras bands dances operas talk shows and musical recitals with times ranging from early afternoon to late night and notes on hosts and featured performers.
A 1927 column notes a father's remark about his granddaughter’s baby looking better than his seven children, attributing much of the improvement to clothing. The piece reflects family humor and fashion emphasis from the era.
The passage argues that to influence world order and uphold peace and goodwill, the nation must be willing to make sacrifices to live by moral precepts at home. It asserts that a moral, domestic strength is essential to becoming a global force and establishing a “martality” in the country.
Kansas towns struggle over dandelions as public nuisance. At Edis, residents push to remove the plant by ordinance while Mayor weighs action. Attorney general declines to rule, and a Kansas judge cites no statutes to settle the dandelion’s status. William A. Smith advises consulting an Ellis attorney if the ordinance passes.
Yesterday at the First Christian Church featured a red letter day with the sermon on The Church of the Future. The talk emphasized church unity, growth, and the need to unite forces under the law of love while noting Union meetings for university and high school students and upcoming services in June.
Names of residents guests and family travels fill a Memorial Day memory column. Several households report visits from kin and friends, attendances at services, and local social rounds in Lawrence and nearby towns.
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