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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1926
Page
4
Kansas Governor Faulkner emphasizes nonpartisan management of state educational institutions as nine citizen regents govern affairs. The Journal World notes a shift toward neutrality, aiming to reassure the public about the handling of education and state assets.
The piece surveys Indiana boxing oversight, Kansas boxing commission roles, and Legion involvement in Lawrence bouts. It notes Missouri senator interest, Senator Toeds as committee chair, and possible U S animators in Indiana matters. Queen Marie of Romania may tour the United States, with commentary on American food and travel. See Topeka Capital ad for Kansas State football fame and Manhattan sights.
The article argues that Governor Ben Paulen has shown stronger support for Kansas schools than his predecessor. It notes his early action to remove KU’s chancellor during Davis era upheaval and claims his stance shifted the five major state educational institutions toward silence on politics.
Charles B. Peek and wife and Amos Milizz of Lawrence registered October 10 at the Centennial. George W. Bowes, Board of Education clerk, told Central School teachers their pay for the month. University baseball lost to a city nine by scores from fourteen to seventeen. Harry Potwin returns from Colorado with goods. his son swallowed a silver cent but is improving. Charlie Selig, Lawrence schoolboy, visits from El Dorado. Vice presidents named for a Democratic meeting. Twenty five years ago wedding of Nettie Tweed and Lawson Carter in Kansas City. Mrs. Bromersick returns from St. Louis. cards and social visits noted. Miss Anna Fischer hosts cards. Mrs. Ed Martindale hosts whist for Mrs. Henley. Mrs. Max Wilhelmi hosts club gathering. Olive Constant injured eye while watching brothers with kindling. T. Z. Sweeney confined with rheumatism. W. H. Pendleton goes fishing on Wakarusa.
The Journal-World was presented today with a bouquet of dahlias from C. A. Myers & Son greenhouse at 435 Michigan. The thirty blooms fill the hills with unusually beautiful colors and form a striking display.
All American Oil & Gas Company announces a lease release covering West 1-2 of 8 and North 0 acres of 11-2 1-1 of section A township 14 range 20, with CITY DRUG STORE and Chinamel Paints referenced. Contact CITY DRUG STORE for details at the provided phone number.
Unitarian Church at 12th and Vermont led by Minister Wilson M Backus schedules church school at 9 30 and a 11 00 service with topic What Da We Know. Young People meet at 6 30 for tea and 7 00 discussion led by Miss Florence G Gilchrist. Rally Day postponed due to rain resumes this Sunday with all day programs and two meals. Rev Sevhoid unavailable. Professor Ebright will fill evening service. 10 00 Sunday school led by Walter Oshire. 2 00 address in Sunday school by a Kansas University political science faculty member.
Lawrence churches schedule a busy Sunday with services and programs across denominations. Trinity Lutheran, First Methodist, Trinity Episcopal, Church of Christ, Ninth Street Baptist, and United Brethren churches offer morning worship, Sunday schools, youth and Bible study, plus special events and guest speakers from India and Baker University.
Gléretal temple introduces the International Uniform Sunday School Lesson for October 17, 1926. Chaplain Edwards reviews Moses life from birth in Egypt through exile and revelation, highlighting his leadership, the law given at Sinai, and the importance of obedience to God. He notes Moses’s sin with striking anger, yet emphasizes forgiveness, servanthood, and the enduring value of the Ten Commandments for civilization. The talk reflects on mortality, leadership, and the need for faithfulness to divine law today.
Discussion centers on highway safety and street planning with Herbert Hoover slated to preside. The conference in Washington will address progress on traffic safety measures as sessions run in Mexico City from the 25th to the 27th, featuring a staff meeting on the overall highway safety program.
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