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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1927

Page

2

Dad's Day Banquet Draws 500 At KU Memorial Union

Speaking to 528 fathers, mothers and students at the University Dad's Day banquet in the Memorial Union cafeteria, E. W. Howe urged embracing experience and youth. Chancellor Lindley welcomed attendees and stressed that universities grow through people, not buildings, while other speakers and award presentations followed, with attendance limits and some overflow concerns.

Memorial Union E. W. Howe EB. H. Lindley Samuel 2. Harkness Immanuel Presbyterian Church Kansas City Leland Barrows Lawfoostmaster Thomas Waneetatt Independence Lindley FL D.farrell State Agricultural College Forrest C. Allen K. Ui C W. Bachman KS. A. C Franklin C. Capron Raruiaut Zeta Babe Rath Ton Gehrig York van Newark Yankees Leange Gobrig Ner Adute Columbia University Ruch Howe Lamili Lanthaphe

TAG DAY NETS $213.72 FOR Salvation Army DRIVE

Twenty seven Camp Fire Girls and eight Salvation Army lassies canvassed Lawrence for the Salvation Army home service appeal last Saturday. They collected small change totaling $215.72 in tar boxes. prize amounts list Georgia Edson $27.80 Hope Lane $15.15 Ethel Senna $12.89 Letha Lennon $8.49 Leonice Wadham $7.60. Campaign Manager John M Linden, here two and a half weeks, will depart for Atchison to conduct a similar drive for the Salvation Army.

Salvation Army Lawrence Salvation Army Home Service Camp Fire Georgia Edson Hope Lane Ethel Senna Letha Lennon Leonice Wadham John M. Linden Atchison

Double murder tied to unemployed taxi driver in Chicago

Two 19 year old girls Catherine Studler and Margaret Martin were shot dead early today on Rhodes avenue Chicago. The driver Wilfred Winters a former taxi driver with a bullet wound to his temple died at the scene as the car sped away. Winters had pursued Martin for months and the motive may be jealousy and rejection according to her father and Winters relatives.

Chicago Wilfred Winters Catherine Studler Margaret Martin Rhodes Avenue Winter Martin Miss Stadler Winters Miss Martin William J. Martin Margaret Stadler

Deaths in 1927 area including Harwood Cummings and Bridget Cummings

Obituaries list funeral times for William D. Harwood Effie May Christian and Bridget Anderson Cummings. Bridget Anderson Cummings born 1887 Ireland died 1927 near Lecompton Kansas. survived by four sons and three daughters with church burial at Big Springs Catholic cemetery.

Bridget Anderson Cummings Bridget Anderson County Limrich Ireland Lecompton America Springfield Kansas Lawrence Kanwaka_township Patrick Cummings Topeka James P Thomas F John F William H Honora E Margaret McGarm St. Paul Kan Mary E William P George A Michael A Kanwaka Margaret Browne Emmet Big Springs John Karnowski Perry ‘Sfieinting

Sentenced on two counts Roy Martin fined and jailed

Roy Martin of Joplin Missouri pleaded guilty to possession and transportation of intoxicating liquor and was sentenced by Justice Richard B. Stevens to thirty days and a $100 fine on the first count and sixty days and a $100 fine on the second. Charges against Dennis Martin and Everett Latham were dismissed. Wattleby Whitson will speak tomorrow on social work at the Thimble Tea Room, sponsored by Alpha Kappa Delta.

Roy Martin Joplin Richard B. Stevens Dennis Martin Rand Everett Latham Martin Wattleby Whitson Providence Society of Kan Thimble Tea Room Alpha Kappa Delta

Dean P. F. Walker Dies By Own Hand

Dean P F Walker a member of the 314th Engineers Eighty Ninth division reserves and Congregational church held memberships in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Society of American Military Engineers Kansas Engineers Society Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education Kansas Academy of Science American Management Association and Sigma Nu He authored and co authored several scientific works and technical articles

314Th Engineers Dean Walker Congregational Church American Society of Mechanical Engineers The Society of American Military Engineers Kansas Engineers Society Society For the Promotion of Engineering Education Kansas Academy of Science American Management Association Sigma Ni Sean Raha

Balto and Companions Cared for in Cleveland Zoo

Balto and seven sled dogs famed for delivering diphtheria anti toxin to Nome in 1925 now reside in a Cleveland zoo hotel area. The dogs, Balto Fox Sue Billie Tillie Old Mortoc and Alaskan, walk with school children, receive ear care, and enjoy a steam heated kennel with evening baths. A public concern over mistreatment was raised but officials describe the care as thorough.

Cleveland Ohio Nome Alaska Balto Zoo Exalted Fox Sue Billie Tillie Old Mortoc Alaska Nah

Against Dinner Coat in society fashion debate

London AP reports President Weddell of the National Federation of Merchant Tailors discourages dinner coats. He argues plus fours are laxer than morning coats and a dress suit fosters gentler conduct, labeling the dinner coat almost negligee and unsuitable for genteel appearance, especially for fat men.

London

Water walking shoes of galvanized iron used on harbor

Miami man Henry Davis fashioned canoe shaped water shoes from galvanized iron and tested them along the harbor. He walked in shallow water near the shore and impressed observers with his footing though he calls the gear more for fun than swimming. Also reported is a 38 percent enrollment rise at Kansas State Teachers College with 604 students in the first month of the new school year.

Miami Fla United Press Henry Davis Davis Hays- Hars Ks Kansas State Teachers’ College

Revolt Leaders in Rummagé Sale at Mass Ave

A rummage sale is planned Tuesday at 837 Massachusetts Avenue from 7 a m to 6 p m Sponsored by Revolt Leaders I, the event offers miscellaneous bargains. Proceeds support community programs.

Candler to Wed His Stenographer in Georgia Society

The Candler family in Atlanta eyes a wedding this month as Miss Morence Stevenson announces engagement to A G Candler Jr son of a famed soft drink founder. The match mirrors past unions within the Candler circle and intertwines with civic life including Opera and Missionary activities in Atlanta.

Atlanta Candler Miorence Stevenson A G. Candler, Jr Marion Penland Asa G. Candler Mae Little Ragan Onezima Ile Waren Wes Warren Atlanta Muse Festival Association Metropolitan Opera Company Newark Municipal Opera Association Emory University Florence Stevenson Asa G. Candler, Jr

Red Ink Means Death in English Executions List

A list of names awaiting death in the Home Office is kept on display with red ink crossing out names as sentences are carried out. The Home Secretary, acting for the king, holds the right of reprieve and commutation, determining who remains on or is removed from the list.

England Home Office Home Secretary

German woman launches Montgolfiere style hot air balloon

Fraulein Baumgart, daughter of a German ace, ascends in a home built hot air balloon named Montgolfiere. A stove heats straw and wood to lift the craft, and she reaches about 650 feet before a controlled descent lands her a few hundred feet from the launch point after three minutes aloft.

Rlin Mascarete Baumgart aviaUer Ithl

Local society notes and school event glimpses in Oskaloosa

Mrs Tina Clarke and Myx Zick visit the Leaverton neighbor s and travel to Shennayoth Lown this week visiting the dleary Mield plant. A Leawell Musical comedy is planned for the high school auditorium with Miss Weatherly and Prof. Christy assisting. Miss Margaret Ford returns from Ottawa. Mrs John Crawford suffers bee sting complication. Dr lanced arm. Mrs Russell Decker and sons visit from Enterprise. James Shrader hosts Mrs Girard of Oklahoma. Arthur Perry visits Topeka. Mrs Otis Hoffman moves in with relatives. Ruth Patrick returns from Atchison. Olive Pigs and Ruth Satcher attend football in Lawrence. Supt Godding hosts rural high teachers and board. Moyne Rice wins story contest.

Tina Clarke Myx Zick Shennayoth Lown Dleary Mield Methodist Church Weatherly Frank Godding lFame Macene Christy Wine Arts Margaret Ford Ottawa Lawrence John Crawford Crawford Russell Decker Sons of Enterprise Decker Alexander James Shrader Girard Oklahoma Topeka McLouth Duke Shrader Arthur Perry Jax Buck Otis Hoffman Emma Buck Supt

Bee stings touted as cure for drinking and rheumatism

J Anderson at Crystal Palace National Bee Society show claimed bee stings cure alcoholism and rheumatism. He recounted a hospital patient said the treatment removed the whisky taste, while Anderson noted most beekeepers are teetotal, theorizing honey dulls alcohol craving.

London J. Anderson National Bee Society Crystal Palace Anderson

Berlin and Vienna Opera Houses Agree on Guest Terms

Major German and Austrian houses convene to standardize contracts for visiting stars to curb excessive fees and protect regular repertoire. Also notes include Cheyenne Bottoms warden arresting five for game law violations, road patrol routes trimmed in McPherson County, a church mortgage burn in Ottawa, and a local rummage sale at 837 Mass.

Berlin Oper Comny Bagg Cheyenne Bottoms Great Bend Ottawa North Baptist Church

Missouri Tigers Lead the Valley in tight win over Washington U

Missouri Tigers remain undefeated in the Missouri Valley schedule after a 13 to 6 victory over Washington U. The win signals a strong half for coach Beary’s club as Oklahoma Aggies and Kansas Aggies also post surprising results. The article notes upcoming clashes including Oklahoma vs Kansas Aggie at Manhattan and Missouri’s outside play slate beginning next month. PRESNELL IS HIGH SCORER

Kansas City Missouri Tigera Washington U Bears Kansas Oklahoma Grinnell Kansas Aggie Kansas Jayhawkers Lawrence Bachman Aggies Jayhawker Nebraska Cornhuskers Grinnel Beary Nebraska Kansas Aggies Manhattan Valley Loop Oklahoma Ageies Maronette Walden Avalanche Bus Haskins Chicago Creighton Town State Wilneis Lindhionm Miller Pittsburgh UL Drake Bulldogs Iowa State Southern Methodists Dallas Oklahoma Aggies Tulsa Stillwater Presnell

Nebraska Star Leads Valley With Total of Thirty Points

Glenn Presnell dominated Valley scoring with four touchdowns for Nebraska, totaling 30 points after beating Grinnell on Saturday. McBride and Harker trail with 19 points combined, while other leading seniors and players from Nebraska and nearby schools are mentioned amid notes on real estate transfers and upcoming local showings.

Nebraska Star Glenn Presnell University of Nebraska Missouri Valley Grinnell McBride Harker Flamank and Clark Missouri Aces Cent Non-San Preanell Nebraske Mettride Nebraska Miller Ames Howell Nebaak Blayank Mee

Christian Endeavor Week At First Christian Church

Attendance has lagged slightly for the last two Sundays but a strong teacher corps remains, with University Men’s Bible class leading the opening Sunday school. Rev Charles A Richard delivers the morning sermon on The Place of the Holy Spirit in Human Life, with Mrs Dunn singing Oh Lord be Merciful. Choir under Eldonne studies Unfold Ye Portals. Endeavor groups report solid meetings at 6 45. Nora Siler leads the University gathering and Mr Richard discusses What is Essential in Christianity. Mr Charles Sarer sings Crossing the Bar. Community Stewardship banquet set for Wednesday the 19th, with Lawrence J. Wesley Obern to speak on church problems, followed by a mass meeting in the Christian church auditorium. Willard Morgan will speak at the Brotherhood supper Thursday evening. attendees bring sandwiches or a cover dish. meat is free.

Christian Carren Bute Paul Johnson Chas. A. Richard William H. Dunn Bartlett Eldonne Mies Nora Siler Richard Charles Sarer Gang Carl Busch Lawrence J. Wesley Obern Christian Church Willard Morgan Brotherhood

Paris to levy higher street advertising charges

Paris moves to tax street advertising and sidewalk use with a sliding six class scale. Rates rise sharply on billboards and signage, including upper bay windows. A building leased for 75 000 francs per month would face a new charge near 125 000 francs, still profitable for owners.

Paris

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