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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1926

Page

2

Choral Union Opens Pater-Theatre Tomorrow in Lawrence

The Choral Union presents a grand opening at the Pater Theatre in Lawrence after remodeling. Dr Col Swarthout conducts opening practice as members and guests gather at the Lawrence Memorial auditorium for a kickoff meeting. The Patee Theatre in Lawrence reopens with jazz highlight ceilings, gold trim, English columns, and a new Wurlitzer organ to accompany screenings.

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Local conventing board meeting set for Friday

A garbled OCR note lists board members and attendees for a Friday meeting at 47 Minnesota Avenue in Wysansits Cite, Maine. Names include Gill, Bedgrick, Arnold, Pree, Martin, Me Pheeters, Hormin, Wilson, and others. Event described as a formal board gathering with Manning expected to attend.

Sastale Minnesota Avenue Wysansits Cite Me. R. Gill AL Bedgrick Hostord Bea. Arnold W. Pree W. Roy Martin D. BL Me Pheeters Herte Hormin Hy Wilson Tutker di Kl Molke J. ¥. Motskex Thantery G. vi Skwhe Vyed al Im. Cuit A. A Brnestix Foral Board Manning

Mutiny at Delaware County Jail Sparks Fire Outbreak

In(SEBDUE) Media, Pas Cet. Mutiny among LA Delaware county residents erupted as prisoners tore into facilities, claiming “trusts” caused unrest. Fires started in several spots. no inmates were seriously harmed. The jail warden’s removal was cited as triggering the outbreak amid police response.

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Union Ta Sun Football Special Recaps Manhattan Showdown

Disjointed game notes describe a football special in Manhattan with mentions of Elks, wing raids, and local figures. The account references High men Carter and Sywinl and notes a court connection denial for Jekh Hl Shook amid camp meetings and Modern W practs.

Canmings Dowelly Journal-World Jekh Hl

Braves Weigh Dayton Test in Weekend Trip

Twenty eight members of the Waskell Indian football team depart tonight for Dayton Ohio to face Dayton Saturday afternoon. The trip marks likely the Braves first real test of the season as they aim to prove their mettle on the road.

Avil Dayton Oh'r Braves

Radio listings mix of concerts and programs across cities

A dense OCR excerpt catalogs radio station lineups by city and time, listing WEAF WBZ WMAQ and many others. It notes music programs orchestras dances and recitals across multiple markets including Atlanta Boston Chicago Detroit New York Philadelphia and more with times and program names.

Artic City Atlanta WRAL Saminan Go—Wral Dahce Orchestra Boston Cabo Big Brower Club J—Musicale Yao Fagseam Pet Weaf WAC Sire Ae Buffalo Bind Rram WEAF Waa Tess ‘Carnival Ninnes Piers Eatates Chimis Ohana Vss Estral ia—Logest Ise York New York An York Dinsey WLY Hay Garland Dem Fray Lampe Omaha WFL Philadelphia WCAE Pittsburgh WEAP O—Kraufmann Mastenet KGVE Portland WJAR Providenge Ava Richmond ST. Louis Schenecta Syracu Nersity WIZ CECA Toronto Washington

Defense Will Try to Offset Story in McPherson Case

In Los Angeles on October 1s AP reports Aimee Semple McPherson’s lawyers led by W T Gilbert presented a full defense in municipal court aimed at countering Lorraine Wiseman Siglalf’s assertion she was hired to plant false evidence in the kidnapping case. District Attorney Asa Keyes pressed Wiseman’s testimony, detailing meetings and affidavits at Angelus Temple and Carmel cottage, while Wiseman described her conversations and the alleged attempt to undermine the district attorney’s case.

Hall of Justice Los Angeles Aimee Semple McPherson W. TL. Gilbert Lorraine Wiseman Siglalf Asa Keyes Wiseman Iate Avith Angelus Temple Carmel Cottage Gilbert Ness Naw Keyes Chicago Lat Frank

Wiseman Trial Testimony On Temple Visit And Benedict

Testimony details Mrs Wiseman recounting doubts about Mrs Wiseman at the cottage and later visit to Angelus Temple. She notes tensions with Benedict and says Mrs McPherson and her mother gave statements. Mrs McPherson planned to brief the press as reporters swarmed Echo Park.

Alrs. McPherson

Fire Chief Scott heads to New Orleans convention

Ralph J. Scott fire chief of Los Angeles leaves city escorted by Chief William Reinisch heading to the International Association of Fire Chiefs convention in New Orleans. Scott promotes a new fire film The Fire Brigade produced with sponsor profits to fuel a nationwide fire prevention drive. The film features stars Charles Ray and May McAvoy and will debut before chiefs in New Orleans.

Ralph J. Scott Los Angeles Calif International Association of Fire Engineers Lawrence William Reinisch Scott International Convention of Firemen New Orleans Reinisch Awill Toneka Ke Sai

WILE MEET FRIDAY AT MCALLASTER TEACHERS RECEPTION

A reception for the new McAllaster school teachers will follow the Friday Parent Teacher Association meeting at 2 30 p m at the school. Miss Friend will speak on her trip to the east. The school reports 100 percent membership in the National Education Association and a third grade class in New York scored 100 percent in dental care.

McAllester School Parent-Teachers Association Friend McAllaster National Education Association New York Mr Allaster Lauen Weed Major Creason Margaret Roberds Neyward Risley Dean Mitchell Mary Flory Woodlawn Doris Dodge Ruth Hicks Pinckney Jane Alleh Beeee

Football Training Talks Half-Back Defense and Positioning

Article offers guidance on defensive half-back play in football detailing responsibilities such as guarding territory, reading plays, charging, zone defense, and tackling techniques. Emphasizes protecting against forward passes, timing, and coordinating with full-back and center on defense. Copyright 126 by The International Syndicate.

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Valley Gred Gossip on College Football Matchups

Ames and Drake coaches sharpen defenses for Grinnell and Oklahoma contests as Grinnell eyes homecoming with Iowa State. Kansas Aggies fast in secret practice while Oklahoma A and M drill for Tulsa. Des Moines schedules weigh-in for tomorrow’s well baby station from 2 to 4.

Associated Press Ames Iowa State College Grinnell Sturday Des Moines Drake Grinnell College Iowa State Stillwater Okla Oklahoma A Aggies Tulsa University Texas Christian University

Personal Notices From Kans City And Beyond

A compilation of social notes and travel: Miss Lillian Woiwack returns to Kansas City after visiting Miss Blanche, and Mrs. Rex Harshbarger also arrives in Kansas City after time with her mother Mrs. Mary Beal. Several others, including E. Rasher of Solomon and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rasher, visit or travel. Mrs. H W Keiser and Mrs. O. T. Davis spend the day in Kansas City while Chas A Richard travels to Topeka for a funeral. City residents attend fraternal events and Old Settlers meetings. Mrs. James Fitzpatrick of San Diego visits son R. M. Fitzpatrick in Lincoln, Neb. Travelers Claire Coburn and B. Russell host and hostesses for weekends. Metcalfs from Mansfield, Ohio motor to Lawrence to visit family. Mrs. H W Reding and son Warren visit relatives in Atlanta, Ga.

Lillian “Woiwack Blanche Womake Kans City Rex Harshbarger Kansas City Mary Beal O. T. Davis E. Rasher Solomon Roy Rasher W.¥. Ellington H.W. Keiser Finest MeAllen Texas Ayho I. Lawrence Florence A. A. Weber Dhinction City Briday John Hunzickers Chas A.richard Topeks Walker Kansas Lawson Duck Hughes Will Johns M. O DeVore Lillian Jensen Ed Vernon John Ffin Grand Age of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Iw Griffith Baldwin Old Settlers' Meeting James Fitzpatrick San Diego Cal Lincoln Neb R. M. Fitzpatrick Roy Fitzpatrick Claire Coburn Chicago San Warren Atlanta, Ga

Higgins 10 Take ee On Trip

The Red and Black squad played a rough scrimmage with first, second, and third teams lasting about forty five minutes. Coach Higgins shuffled backfield positions, regulars halted advances, and three touchdowns were scored on fumbles, trick plays, and solid runs. Stith returned a fumble forty yards for the opening score, Pursman added twenty and six, Schaake led a final drive halted one foot from the goal. A few passes were tried but most were incomplete or intercepted. The team will take all but twenty men to Manhattan by bus Friday morning for rest and a game plan.

Cordley Iol Higgins Stith Pursman Schaake Manhattan

Miss Nettie Wismer speaks at Junior Assembly

Rogers Hornsby manager of the St. Louis Cardinals attended his mother's funeral in Austin Texas today. Services were set for 3 pm this afternoon.

Woman charged in death of 12 year old Dorothy Kirk

In Cleveland Ermil Balansen, 22, is charged with manslaughter in the August 22 death of his 12 year old companion Dorothy Elizabeth Kirk. State exhibits include medicines found at Balansen’s home. autopsy reportedly showed organs filled with medicines. Ballansen wrote troubling letters to Dorothy. prosecutor notes the fatal acts followed. A grand jury indicted Balansen on manslaughter as the case moves to trial.

Gleveland Ohio Ermil Balansen Shaying Dorothy Elizabeth Kirk Ermil Dorothy

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