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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1927

Page

2

Sousa Band Concert Slated Thursday At University Auditorium

Sousa’s Band will perform at 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon in the university auditorium. About ninety instruments will be used as the famed conductor Philip Sousa leads the performance. Tickets for the event are scarce, priced at 25 cents to $1. Sousa, celebrated for several marches and as a decommissioned officer in all three U.S. armed services, began his career in Washington and later formed the Marine Band in 1880.

Dew University Auditert “van Weil John Philip Sousa Swarthout Gean University School of Fine Wins Philip Sousa Washington Milton Nobles Nobles Imre Matt Morgan Living Pictures America Grusa United States Marine Band Syn Orgastization Torever Semar Army Navy Marine Corps Marines United States Army United States Navy

Make Liquor Arrest In Lawrence City

The first liquor arrest in Lawrence in weeks occurred Monday as Amos Wills was seized after selling four pints of alleged liquor. He worked at a North Bridge Street restaurant run by his brother in law Lester Fisher, who awaits trial on a liquor charge. Officers also confiscated a bottle of liquid in the restaurant. Wills was turned over to county officers for a November district court trial.

Lawrence Amos Wills Flawrence Wills North Bridge Lester Fisher Bbond

Deaths and Funerals and Local News Highlights

Funeral services planned for Jacob Shuler at Willo Springs church near Gentropolis, with interment in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Reconciliation news from Livingston reports William Hill and Mildred Ricon Hill, former follies star, amid divorce suit. son of James J. Hill involved. Federal farm aid favored by James G. Strong in Topeka. Indiana Supreme Court upholds denial of habeas corpus release for B. C. Stephenson. Paris notes tariff note falls short of prerequisites for talks. Yale honors Frank Ransom Strong in philosophy graduate rank. Ruth Elder and George H. Hal German arrive Lisbon after transatlantic voyage aboard Lima.

Jacob Shuler Gentropolis Willo Springs Pleasant Grove Livingston Walter of Hil Goat Mountain Mildred Ricon Hill Follies Butts Mont Tomorow James J. Hill

Directors named for Kansas Historical Society board

Topeka October 25 The Kansas State Historical Society announced the names of thirty three directors who will serve three years. The appointees include Rankin Lawrence W G Simons Topeka list features Rankin Nichols Kagey Norris Simons Embree McFarland Malone ONeill Sawtelle Woodward and others from Topeka and statewide with many cities represented.

Topeka Kansas State - Beis Rete W. E. Stanley Withita J. G. Nichols Kansas City Frank Haucke Council Grove Nares L Isapelle Harvey Flossie E. Huttoh John M. Kinkel Thomas 5. Lee Helen M. McFarland James Malone Ralph T. O'Neil Ernest A. Ryan James H. Sawtelle Robert Stone Chester Woodward

Miss Mary Cameron Delights Lawrence In Piano Recital

In a Lawrence recital Miss Mary Cameron charmed the audience with polished piano artistry and engaging lecturing on folk music. She balanced Bach and modern cycles with Debussy Copland and Ravel, praising the Cat and the Mouse and a sea chanty encore, as a future faculty concert with Downing and Gelich was announced.

Mary Cameron Pianio Miss Cameron Lawrence Debussy deSeverac Copland Ravel Schulz-Evler W. B. Downing Waldemar ‘Gelich

Telegraph Briefs from Chicago to Berkeley and Detroit

Telegraph briefs report a house of correction laundry fire in Chicago causing $100,000 damage with 2,652 prisoners safe. Saint-Cyr hazing criticized by Paul Painlevé after a pupil’s serious accident. a King George baby clothing loan exhibit opens in Hove. a UC Berkeley astronomer announces a plane position finder. Chicago remarks claim women could curb political corruption. a butcher commits suicide after hanging a miniature gallows on a motor truck. Rev John Foley's will names six heirs with liquor restraint. Detroit notes an orange daily for dental health and acids in oranges citing Dr Thompson.

Chicago House of Correction A. A Prass John’ B. Foley Newport Ill Detroit A. C. Thompsson American Dental Agsopgiation Thompson

Injunctions May Halt Big Bonfire

Chicago sources report two injunction applications to stop a planned bonfire of pro British library books. Ed ward J. Behac and J Kentner Elliott, both taxpayers, seek court relief as authorities threaten to destroy public property. A separate symbolic burn occurred linked to a mayor backed America First effort.

Chicago Od. Am Thompaiin Edward.j. Béhac Dircuit J. Kentner Elliott

Alumni Speakers Set for Kansas Teachers State Meet

Alumni reunions linked to the Kansas Teachers Association meetings run November 3 and 4 in Topeka Pittsburg Wichita and Salina. Prof Raymond A Schwegler dean of education will speak at Salina. Dr Forrest C Allen director of athletics at Pittsburg. F W Blackmar sociology professor at Wichita. George G Foster registrar at Topeka. Dr Frank Strong former chancellor toastmaster at Topeka. Most KU faculty will attend Topeka with others in the four cities. A cheerleader will lead Jayhawker yells and music will be provided.

Kansas Teachers’. Association Tope Ika Pittsburg Wichita Salina Raymond A. Schwegler School of Education Saling Forresé C. Allen F. W. Blackmar K. U George G.foster Topeka Frank Strong Tospeka Altho Jayhawker

Oil production falls in major areas report says

Decline of 11 875 barrels in the week ending October 22 lowers total to 2 48109 barrels per week across top oil regions. Major producing areas showed decreases and the Oil and Gas Journal notes a general drop in output.

Tulsa Okla Crucis Oi Oi and Gas Journal

Earl Scothorn Improves After Kansas City Yard Accident

Earl Scothorn, hospitalized at Bethany hospital in Kansas City, reported greatly improved and resting easily after a serious fall on October 18 in the Santa Fe yards. A former Lawrence firefighter and police officer, he was injured when crushed between two freight cars and in head and chest while employed as a Santa Fe special officer. He is the son of Mrs. BH. J. Meuffles of 1822 Connecticut Street.

Earl ‘Scothorn Bethany Hospital Kansas City Mr. Scothorn Santa Fe Scothorn BH. J. Meuffles Connecticut Street Lawrence The

Swarthout to Urbana for Midwest music educators meeting

Dean Swarthout of the University School of Fine Arts will travel to Urbana Illinois for two Association of Musical Executives of State Universities in the Middle West meetings at Illinois. Deans and directors of music from Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Michigan Illinois Missouri South Dakota attend. Noted tenor Tito Schipa will sing. A luncheon with the University of Illinois president and a football game trip are planned. Swarthout will visit Decatur Milken University and return to Lawrence Monday morning.

D. Swarthout University School of Fine Arts Urbana Ill Association of Musical Executives of Middle West Illinois Carlylecott University of Innesota Charles Mills Linksesity of Wisconsin Philli Geere University of Iowa Hart Moore University of Michigan F. B. Stiven Arene of Illinois James G. Quarles Uni Missouri K. Colton South Dakotas Stiven Tara University of Ilinois Tito Schipa Charles E. Chadsley Th.llinois Co Allege Education Lipith Memorial Hall Mie University of Minois

Carol Plot Against Boy King and Theatre Fire Verdicts

Fragmented article items include a plan involving Carol in a plot against a boy king and the Laurier Palace theatre fire verdicts. A jury found manslaughter for Lawland Bazzy and Arie in the January 9 fire that killed seventy eight children. Additional items note court term preparations, New York negotiations for Levine a potential fee, and other regional updates.

Carol Boy King Theatre Death Montreal, Inc King's Bench Ameen Lawland Camil Bazzy Michael Arie Laurier Palace Lawiland Bazzy Arie

Dramatic Club to Present Clarence at Lawrence High

Lawrence high school students stage the four act comedy Clarence by Booth Tarkington. Clark Adams stars as Clarence with Cora and Bobby Wheeler portrayed by Loris Jean Mebnhimney and Paul Shaad. Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at Round Corner drug store.

Lawrence High School Clarence Dramatic Club Sete Cora Bobby Wheeler Loris Jean Meblhimney Paul Shaad Celer Clark Adams Booth Tarkington Round Corner

Rotary Dinner Honors City School Staff Guests

About 150 teachers attended the Rotary club dinner at the Congregational parish house, bringing total attendees to about 250 with pre Rotary Anns. Musical numbers by Bratton, West, Mrs. Moncrieff, and local singer Mrs. Anderson drew hearty applause, as speakers from School Board and faculty emphasized teachers' responsibility in shaping students' futures.

Rotary Club Club Rotary Anns Ralph Smalley Bever Kari Bratton West Bratton Alice Moncrieff Neceron J. Ander Anderson Hovey Hanna Wayne We Otarian W

New Heat Record in Kansas City October 23

A heat record for October 23 was set as mercury rose to 96 degrees at 2 p.m. under clear skies and unusually mild weather. Forecaster Vonner noted a dome of still air across the central U.S. with smoke lingering over cities, obscuring building tops.

Kansas City Mercury Vonner Mississippi Rocky Mountains Connor

Bowling Scores and Player Names from a 21 ar3 227 Green

fragmentary bowling score list shows Hartig 508 Ghstat McDonald 755, Riley 237, Phillips tg games, Dryer Barteldes Wigton Rumsey, ten pins. unclear details, multiple names and scores in a stray OCR segment.

Hartig Ghstat- McDonald Amrale Riley Phillips Dryer Barteldes Wigton Rumsey

Personal notices from the Allen area society page

Mrs Taylor and son Charles of Allen recount quests of Mr and Mrs OH Ts Yada Heisler returns to Lawrence as house mother for the Alpha Tau Sigma fraternity. Death of her father led her to Emporia then Arlington cemetery. Mr and Mrs H Boper drive to Kansas City for a day trip. Mrs H W Fursman leaves for weeks with relatives in San Francisco. Mrs F Metcalf of St Paul arrives for a visit with cousin Mrs Caldwell Mc

Charles'Taylor Charles Allen OH Ts. Yada Heisler Lawrence Alpha ‘Tu Snieza Emporia Arlington Cemetery H. Boper Kansas City H. W. Fursman San Francisco Ical F.1m. Metcalf St. Paul Minn N Caldwell, Mc

Powerfully speak on religious work among students

A church speaker will address students about religious outreach and guidance. The event focuses on empowering youth through faith, study, and community service, inviting active participation from attendees and local congregations.

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