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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
2
Officers J Lane chairman Madge rs treasurer and others were re elected at the annual meeting held Tuesday afternoon. A campaign luncheon and various committee tasks were announced with plans for a second meeting and continued efforts by the association. All interested members and affiliates are invited to attend the next session.
AP reports two new oil pools identified by experienced operators in Kansas. One lies in Kingman County at the J. A. Crawford wall on the Kostner league near Murdock, with 600 feet of oil landing and a 42 gravity test. The Wilcox sand yielded oil at 4,260 feet after an extended drill, a true wildcat with no prior production in the area.
Four road petitions were presented to the county commissioners at their meeting yesterday. Three roads will be viewed October 20 and one on November 3. Signers include Noah Hill GC Britton Russell Sutton and D O Gochrane. Road near Line Star highway is to be widened to 40 feet and a Clinton to Hoat Bridge segment to be relocated and vacated.
The Quapaw agency will send a council delegation led by Teaver Jehés Charles to Lawrence to discuss the arrival of a Quapaw representative. The visit aims to arrange a joint meeting with tribal leaders and ensure arrangements for the contingent returning by rail.
Oaklas Cal Och fAP reports an animal shelter committee of five veterinarians investigated a dog suffering listlessness and unusual behavior. They examined the dog from nose to tail, tested saliva, blood pressure, and heart sounds, ruling out obvious causes and noting a possible dietary factor. The dog’s condition prompted discussion of a diet change to high protein and vitamins.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Vienna, novel, Chey, government, and roads. Little readable context or clear entities present.
Funeral services for Fred R. Irwin aged 20 will be held at 2 30 Friday afternoon from Rumsey funeral home with Rev C W Thomas presiding Burial in Oak Hill cemetery in Kansas City Missouri.
Tickets for the Haskell vs Bucknell game went on sale yesterday afternoon at the Round 10 drug store and sold rapidly according to an Haskell athletic office announcement. Early demand suggests a capacity crowd that will strain the new stadium with temporary bleachers.
Berlin police reinforce a nudity ban amid debates over artistic form and censorship. The article notes loopholes, with authorities planning to monitor first night performances while public education events are announced at Liberty Memorial High School and a Topeka judge visits Lawrence.
Simsbury Connecticut notes reveal a 1805 temperance push forming the Sims bury Aquatic Society, claimed as the first of its kind. Letters by Nathan L. Miller show early efforts to curb drinking, promote sobriety, and fund education via reading and Bible study, with monthly pledge renewals and rules on conduct and punishment.
General dissatisfaction with freshman cap policy surfaced at Green Hall during a Men's Student Council meeting. Delegates urged stricter discipline if club activities and Sackhams fail to improve, warning of additional disciplanarians on campus. Robert Baughman and Joe Baker faced council for alleged mayor yiolations and disturbstances, each fined six hours of work. The fall election date was set for October 14 per constitutional timing.
Tokyo Appeal Court sentenced Lyu Tetsufuku to 18 months for a brutal assault on a girl in Moi Korea. He claimed ancient customs allowed skin cuts but the court ruled the practice had no legal standing. Police reported thefts of a purse, a Gorons typewriter, and a medal from a room at Fraser between 2:20 and 4:80 p.m. Tuesday.
The program lists performances by Franklin Miss Milure Wilson and students including E Villard, Bivens, Goodway, Davis, Enwart, Eisele, Enyart, Morehouse, White, and others. It features readings, songs, recitations, and a flag salute ending with America. The program highlights school activities with student speakers and closing selections.
The record lists names of attendees for a Not Drink program and a Farmers Union meeting rescheduled to September 8 due to rain. It notes visits from Ellen Wagner, Laura Lee Rewseh, Helen Shirar, and other relations, along with scattered community activities and small travel references in Lawrence and nearby towns.
Ellenferne Wagner spent the weekend with sister Mrs Herman Brokmann near Franklin. Families including Mrs Joe Wagner and daughters Ida Ellenferne, and Lucile Vansbinder formed a visiting group in Lawrence. Various local residents attended events, studied at Topeka business college, or hosted guests. The Duncan Beard trial drew attendees and Jersey cattle losses were noted.
A 28 man Kansas squad with coach Franklin Cappon sails at 3:10 PM for Madison Wisconsin to meet Wisconsin in an Interstate clash. The team travels from Kansas City and schedules include a Strand Theater outing and a 2 PM kickoff, with hotel Loraine as headquarters and plans to catch the 5 6 PM trains back to Lawrence.
Haskell Indians face a crippled lineup as Coach Hanley plans for Saturday against Morningside of Sioux City. Star fullback Fairbanks is injured, Peebles also in hospital, forcing likely reshuffles and possible new starters as Colby and Stidham join the list of unavailable players.
Football training notes explain the straight-arm as a key tool for runners and backs. Emphasis is placed on keeping the arm stiff, using the heel of the hand against the helmet, and vaulting past tacklers without sacrificing speed. Readers are urged to practice with care and submit questions for future columns.
Twelve states from California to New York and from Texas to the Canadian border are represented by members of the Haskell Indian football squad this fall. The squad also represents seventeen tribes, including Cherokee, Creek, Oneida, Chippewa, Seneca, Yakima, Klamath, Washoe, Crow, Sioux, Choctaw, Kiowa, Arapaho, and Shoh. The reserve squad has representatives of numerous other tribes and several other states.
A steamy 1938 Missouri Valley football week features key interconference and intra Valley games. Ames hosts Oklahoma Aggies at Ames field, with Ames favored by about two touchdowns. Wisconsin invades to challenge the Crimson and Blue, while Nebraska faces East opponents and Washington plays St Louis, as Grinnell, Creighton, and Kansas, among others, prep season openers and conference tests.
A special round trip fare of 2.81 is secured for Manhattan travel to the Aggie tilt on October 16. Dr F C Aden announces the three day ticket sale includes Sunday, with over 1200 tickets sold. Tickets available at the ticket office and Raikin's Drug Store. box office notes refreshments and school items.
S H S prepared for a hard battle against St Joseph Missouri as Coach Higgins drills the team at Cowdley field Memorial building buzzes with anticipation. Captain Casey Rice out with an injury from the Baltwic game. Dan Ramey likely to step in at quarterback with Pursman sidelined if needed.
Lincoln AP reports Nebraska football coach Beare emphasizes defense as he prepares for the Missouri game. Notes include guard candidates Merele Suzer and Ralph Were, Asburn at tackle, and plans for an aerial attack while Oklahoma Aggies loom. Also mentions Grinnell College prospects and Bay area open format.
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