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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1922
Page
2
A Kansas letter column discusses an anonymous American signatory pleading against Jewish immigration and urges publication. The piece cites postwar diplomacy, Near East peace hopes, and Greek Turkish clashes while recounting a Lincoln Nebraska hoax about the Seventy-Seventh Division.
Lewis Powell, 48, died last night at 9:40 at his home after a brief illness from heart trouble. The funeral will be Saturday at o'clock from the burial plot at Oak Hill cemetery. He is survived by his wife.
Gray sues Union National Bank led by Harrison to set aside oil and gas leases valued at 40000 dollars. He claims Harrison sold without authority and land price was higher. Harrison denies knowledge of the deal. J W Craig filed an intervening petition alleging a contract to advance 20000 dollars for development. Testimony underway at county courthouse before Judge Hugh Means. trial moved from Garnett.
The Womikin’s Relief Corps gathered at the county courthouse for an afternoon inspection led by Alrich of Cawker City. About 150 members attended as the group, one of the state’s largest, continues under a national charter.
The Eli Dorsey post of the American Legion offers three prizes for best letters on why ex service men of Kansas should have compensation. First prize Sh, second prize 3, third prize 2. Entries close October 31 and letters go to the post commander.
Plans by the Dunham Directory Company of Springfield Missouri to publish a Lawrence Kansas city directory are under way with format and print timing announced for January 10. The firm outlines investment and expansion as part of the directory project.
Stella Price has filed for absolute divorce from James J Price alleging desertion after marriage. The case cites abandonment and seeks legal relief. Charles Osborn, formerly with Standard Oil in Whiting Indiana and previously associated with Lawrance, is visiting Mrs Osborn in the city for a few weeks.
The fragment notes dances and schedules with Fresh Palle chocolates and references to Varsity Annex. No clear event date or full details are provided.
Private recital by Miss Nancy Longenecker’s piano pupils featured names such as Barbara Sample Eleanor Robinson Genevieve Herriott Mary Ice McGinnis Margaret Jane Winslet Elma Carey Dorothy Arnold Thayer Hunter Dorothy May Bleakley Catherine yn McFarland Luana Vista Bear Jon Allen Bear Maryron Bedow. Kanwaka Literary Club met with Mrs Colman and Mrs W Dy Wear to discuss Rus ia relief and club activities over refreshments. Minervian Club hosted by Miss Minnie Kahle with a talk on constitutional law by Dr Strong then refreshments. Birth announcement: Louise Lene Tuttle born September 26 in Dorado Kansas to Ar and Mrs Le Roy Tuttle.
Local residents depart or visit multiple cities. Mrs. Vickery plans a Kansas City visit to her son Ros Vickery. Various pairs travel to Minnesota, the Dakotas, Chicago, Denver, Tulsa, Dayton, and California for business, visits, and home relocations. Community members attend events and prepare for a Rebekah assembly dedication in Mashallan.
Strik oh Tour Guoree W Muehler of Denver and Ellen Razeny of Kansas City severed a license yesterday afternoon at the county court. They left Kansas City yesterday driving to Denver in a shiny new National car. Later they plan a vacation in California. They were married by Rev. Frank Jennings. both had previous marriages and divorces.
In memoriam the German department honors Professor H. C. Kruse a devoted teacher and scholar. He served as a moving force in department activities and library work guiding students with fairness and deep knowledge. His gentle idealism and cataloguing zeal left a lasting, blessed memory.
The report notes Albert J. Beveridge, former U S senator from Indiana, celebrating his 60th birthday as the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles begins at sunset. A grand military tournament is planned to open at Winnipeg with Lord Benge and Governor General Gear as guests of honor.
A jumble of advertisements highlights Radiantfire Heaters and electric appliances from Kansas Electric Tower Co. with sales on light fixtures at Kennedy Plumbing and shoe shines at University Shoe Shop. Peggy Prim promotes bargains on radios, records, and Fischer hosiery with special prices noted.
Local churches list Sunday school times and services for St Pauls Evangelical First Evangelial Plymouth Congregational St Luke A M K B Church Centenary M F Church First Baptist North Lawrence First Presbyterian and a Methodist group with preaching assignments and special events including confirmation class rally day and student church affiliations.
Readable fragments show several churches outlining program notes for the day. Presbyterian student pastor Rev Eliot Porter will speak at United Brethren Church with a youth chorus, while other churches list Sunday school ages, sermons, and evening services.
An old styled ad promotes No-To-Bac tablets as a simple cure for tobacco cravings. It claims the habit ends quickly with a harmless tablet and urges smokers to try Melmouth as a remedy with pharmacist support.
A religious notice invites every Methodist student to attend morning services and join affiliated membership. The message stresses vital outreach to young people and urges students to participate in all planned services.
Rev BE E McAferty will preach at Kanwaka church Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. The public is invited to attend this service.
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