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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1927

Page

2

Navy plans big building program eyed on Capitol Hill

Washington October 28 AP A push to force a naval building program before the new Congress is under way on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers discuss funding for 3 cruisers of 10 000 tons each and two aircraft carriers over five years to strengthen the US fleet, aiming to balance rivals after Geneva talks failed to limit warship tonnage. The Navy has not issued official recommendations, but several board members weigh the need for additional cruisers and aircraft carriers as a major budget item.

Washington Capitol Hill Congress Beriaus United States Real Britain oArtha Navy Department Navy General Board Hare Britten

Tracing of Bonds Difficult in Continental Oil Case

The government probes tangled bonds and coupons linked to Everhart and the Continental Trading Company. Through Senator Thomas of Colorado, it’s alleged Blackmay of the Midwest Company arranged oil barrels with Denver firms A. & Flumphreys. The contract’s pursuance is guaranteed by Sinclair Stewart and O'Neil as the trial nears midweek.

Fall Crcuit Treasury Eashing Everhart Continental Trading Company Thomas Colo Irado Continental Company Blackmay Midwe Company Flumphreys Denver Sinclair, Stewart and O'Neil

German Chief of Staff Heye Visits Fort Leavenworth

German Army chief of staff General Wilhelm Heye arrived at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, for a two day inspection. He and Brigadier General Edward L. King reviewed a Negro cavalry escort and planned a program including an inspection of general service and a possible Kansas Drake game visit.

Holmne General Service Lawrence Cheyentte Fort D S. Russell Wio Son, Cape

Amissomre Rank Robbed High School Kid in Bank Heist

Robbers looted Worth Missouri bank early today stealing about 2500 dollars and abducted Hugh Ross a local high school student who surprised them at work. He was later freed from a box car after hours. A torch was used to cut the bank vault. Perpetrators believed headed toward St Joseph or Kansas City.

Worth Hugh Ross Ross Lime Clarksdale Here St. Joseph Kn City

Elk Guests Dine With Jayhawks After Practice Night

Elk members hosted Kansas football coaches and players for a dinner at Claty City. The event began with a speech by J. R. Holmes and featured short talks from Coach F. C. Cappon Barrett Liam Hamilton and other staff. Clarence welcomed guests and praised the team’s progress and behind the scenes support.

Ity Kansas Elks Beraus J. R. Holmes F.C. Cappon Barrett Liam” Hamilton Clarence Jain Lawrenge

Show Off to Be Staged by K U Dramatic Club

The K U Dramatic Club decided at a regular meeting last night to stage The Show Off this semester. Tryouts for the feast have been held and announcement will come within a day or two from Prof. Robert Calderwendy and Paul Parker. Daniel T. Sigkey chairs production, Jack Myers leads program, Dorothy Gregg heads membership.

U. Dramatic Club Robert Calderwendy Department of Paul Parker Daniel T. Sigkey Jack Myers Dorothy Gregg

Face Court Martial Over Aerial Dog Fight Crash

Safi Antonio, Tex Oct 28 AP pilots J D Cleveland of Cleveland Ohio and E A Sanburn of Upper Lake Calif face an army investigation for possible court martial after their pursuit plane formation collided at 2500 feet. They parachuted clear and escaped injury. Major James E Chaney ordered an inquiry to decide if the case goes to court martial.

Safi Antonio Tex Army J. D Cleveland Ohio E. A. Sanburn Upper Lake Calif Pendin Keily Field Celly Field James E. Chaney Offigers Majoy Chaney

Kansans discuss juror elimination and three fourths verdict

A Kansas State Bar committee report shows support for eliminating jurors in some criminal cases and adopting three fourths verdicts. The open letter responses include 198 lawyers, 31 district judges, 8 newspapermen, 50 other laymen, and 8 justices of the peace. The report also notes criticism of justices of the peace and recommends a county court system where only thirteen counties have such courts.

Wichita Oet Kansas States Bar Association Kansas Justice of the Peace

Local Social Service League Seeks Clothing Donations

In Lawrence the Social Service League coordinates heavy clothing drives for winter aid to the poor. Garments are washed, fumigated, mended, and some sold at low prices while others are given freely. Small fabric scraps become quilts or rags, providing employment for several women. Notify Mrs. Geo. J. Baker, president, or call for details.

Lawrence South Social Service League Geo. J. Baker

Suit Over Water Power Equipment Transferred

A suit brought by the Electric Power company against Bowersock Mills and Co. was transferred from Douglas to Shawnee county district court. The case seeks to compel R. C. Jackman to sell at appraised value part of the water power equipment at the river dam. Jackman says the suit grows from a rates agreement between Iowa companies. Married in Topeka The marriage of Miss Minnie Glack and Lee Bush of Marshall Missouri occurred in Topeka yesterday. They will reside in NelM Moore. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Glack of Marshall. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Go Bush of Nelson and nephew of Mrs. Smith. Unitarian Forum Philip Dutton and Pagene Att erland will lead a discussion on The Coming Religion at the forum Sunday at 11:00 in the church hall on Vermont Street.

Bowersock -Mills Shawnee County Douglas County Lbwa Topeka Minnie Glark Lee Bush Marshall, Mo Lawrence E. P. Smith New Hampshire Street Nel- Bi Bish i Will Glack Marshall Bush P. Go Bush Nelson Smith Philip Dutton Pagene Erland Vermont

Clarence stage comedy opens at Liberty Memorial High

The cast of Clarence performs tonight at Liberty Memorial High School auditorium under Mrs Berther Wilson. The four act comedy with leads Clarke Adams and Carolyn Rich House runs at 7:15. School orchestra directed by Miss Hazele Tynn provides music. Ticket sales at Round Corner drug Store with a few seats left.

Clarence Liberty Memorial High School Berther Wilson Llub Miss _ Hazele Tynn Clarke Adams Carolyn Rich House Ethleen Compton Pierence Gregg Lorna Jean McElhinney Henry Hood Jeanette White Henry Hood William Whitney John Reynolds Evelyn Swarthdut

Rail En An In Conference on trunk line consolidation

New York Oct 28 AP representatives of trunk line railroads meet for a major conference on consolidation in their territories. E F Loree, sponsor of a fifth trunk line plan, will attend for the first time since 1924 amid shifting support among Pennsylvania, Van Sweringen interests, and other carriers. The gathering resumes meetings without Loree, following earlier tensions over eastern grouping plans and cross‑state alignments.

New York E. F. Loree Patrick ‘E. Croysey New York Central WW. Atterbury Pennsylvania Railroad John J. Bennet Erie Railroad van Sweringen Daniel Williard Baltimore & Ohio Mr.Lovee Lovee Wall Street Loree Lorees Pennsylvania

Jay Janes Sponsor Move to Get New K U Yells

The Jay Janes University two man pep organization announced a contest to create new K U or University yell. A five dollar prize will go to the student submitting the best yell. Yells will be dropped in boxes on campus for collection. November 18 will host the student elections to select the winter yell. Dolphan Smith Irene Hekelnkaemper Juan Slawson and Bates Huffaker chair the committee judging and selecting finalists for voting by students.

K. UO Jay Janes E Jay Irene Hekelnkaemper Juani‘Slawson Bates Huffaker

Gómez Rebels Claim Victory at Orizaba and Federal Setback

San Antonio Texas October 28 AP Agents of General Arnulfo Gómez rebellious Mexican presidential candidate announced a messenger report of a decisive rebel victory at Orizaba on Tuesday. The statement says General Aguirre recalled for failure to seize the rebels, two regiments of the presidential guards wiped out, federal artillery captured, and other regions rallying to the rebel cause. Also notes census probe closed in Albany with former secretary Florence Knapp appearing on the stand. Red Cross membership drive launched at the White House with President and Mrs. Coolidge enrolled. Norma K Smith spoke to Junior High about her Europe trip. John Hinman former Cherryvale firefighter arrested in Parsons on a Leatherock hotel robbery charge.

San Antonio Tes APY Arnulfo Gomez Nots Gomez Orizaba Aguirre Mexico Albany N. Y Leboeuf Swith Florence E. S. Knapp Red Cross Washington Conlinge Ar . Barton -Payne American Red Cross White House Cherryvale Kas John Hinman Cherryle Parsons Leatherock

Honor Roll at Liberty Memorial High School for Fall

Liberty Memorial High School announces the first six week honor roll for fall with forty one students earning distinctions. E grades were awarded to five top students Sallie Arnett Helen Kinney Dorothy Morgan Zelma Syndal Fay Young. Three B grades earned by Wilda Boerkircher Alice Gill Willard Cropp Lida Weed Glenn Mitchell Kurt Riesen Ruth Sawvets Velma Thompson and Richard Geen. Movable mention given to fifteen students including James Andrews Kathleen Asher Dorothy Alliott Ellen Curd Giogriana Eberhard Richard Barber Ruth Blough Melvin Griffith and others.

the Liberty Memorial High Sallie Arnett Helen Kinney Dorothy Morgan Zelma Syndal Fay Young Wilda Boerkircher Alice Gill Willard Cropp Lida Weed Glenn Mitchell Kurt Riesen Ruth E Velma Thompson Richard B'sames Andrews Kathleen Asher Dorothy Alliott Ellen Curd Georgianna Eberhard Richard Barber

University Women's Club Plans Tea Event Saturday Afternoon

The University Women's Club will hold a tea at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon in Myerstall. The Lutheran Student Association hosted a banquet last evening at the Thimble tea room with about forty attendees connected to the University. Ernest F. Philblad, president of Bethany College, Lindsborg, spoke on youth and the future. Tables featured Halloween color decorations. Guests included Miss Marguerite Lescher, Miss Ani Patterson, and Miss Gladys Eberhart.

the University A.tes Shureday Myerstall Lutheran Student Association Thimble Tea Room Ernest F. Philblad Bethany College Lingsborg Hallowe’er Marguerite Lescher Ani

Norris to pushMuscle Shoals sale showdown

Washington October 28 AP Senator Norris Republican of Nebraska to reintroduce his resolution authorising sale of Muscle Shoals power by the government to states counties and municipalities under ten year contracts The move aims to place government control of the plant for another decade and prompt a congress debate on the issue.

Washington Congress

Lime treatment for alfalfa seed beds urged by farm agent

A I Gilkison county farms agent says lime on soils next spring neutralizes acidity aiding alfalfa and legume growth. lime is surface applied like fertilizer and should be done well before seeding. recent lime use yielded excellent results for fall plantings.

A. I. Gilkison

Successful Hog Sale At Laptad Yesterday

The Laptad hog sale yesterday met with success with forty head offered and drew fair prices. Four local buyers were represented and participants came from new parts of Kansas. The crowd was the best in a long time, seventy five percent of hogs sold were Durocs and twenty five percent Poland. The top sale for each breed was fifty dollars for a boar. Eckman of Vinland was the largest buyer purchasing six head including a boar and five gilts. The average price was between forty dollars and [missing text].

Laptad Eckman Vinland

Hopkins sprains ankle at Kansas bar meeting

Justice Richard J. Hopkins of the Kansas supreme court attended the Kansas State Bar association opening in Wichita with his ankle sprained after stepping from a train. He kept his foot in a tub of lukewarm water at the Hotel Lassen as sessions began. D. A. Valentine, clerk of the Kansas supreme court, marked twenty-eight years in that post, after being appointed by Chief Justice W A Johnston.

Wichita Kan Richard J. Hopkins Kansas Supreme Court Kansas State Bar Association Hopkins Lassen Topeka D. A. Valentine Valentine Clay Center Times W. A. Johnston

Ethel Bohnsack Hosts W I Eudora Meeting Anew

Eudora notes report Mrs Ethel Bohnsack hosted W I members on Church Street Monday afternoon with fourteen attending a brief business session followed by programs including songs and papers by Mrs Anna Strobel and Mrs Bernice Davis. Refreshments of chicken sandwiches pumpkin pie cider and coffee were served. Next meeting planned at Mrs Pearl Broters home in two weeks.

Ethel Bohnsack W. I Church Street Anna Strobel America Berénice “Davis Pearl Broters Lava St. Paul’svangelical Young Peoples’ League Clea Hoffman Robert Powers Zarah, Kan

Weekend Guests and Local Notices From Topeka Area

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Kraus include Ruth Daugherty and Verleria Brecheisen near Clearfield. Dinners hosted by Me and Mrs Harold Daugherty featured Topeka visitors and guests from Kentucky. Pupil supper with Miss Cecil Pett near C F S Richard Woods. numerous local family visits noted. Mary Faust born 1851 in Pendleton died 1927 in Miami Florida. pallbearers listed. funeral attended by sister Mrs Marion Stout.

Arthur Kraus Ian Ruth Daugherty Verleria Brecheisen Clearfield Otto Durr Peggy Louise Jof Lawrence W.A. Carter I Bohnsack Ida Maines Topeka Thomas Maines Kentucky Harold Daugherty Cecil Pett Richard Woods George. Lothholz I. D. Harris Harris Mr. Lothholz Alfred Setwald Wendelins ,Schehrer Charles Shea Famly Bucyrus Kan Albert Grosdidier Bert Setwald Mary J.faust C. J. Faust Pendilton Ind Frank Kate Dan Walter Bertha Tessie Dan Faust Miami Fla Walter Faust Wellsville Eudora Grace Mount Oklada Faust

Drake Bulldogs Headed West for California Game

In Des Moines, Drake sends 25 players to Lawrence for a decisive trip. Coach Ossie Solem aims to show the squad’s grit for the November 26 meeting with California and UCLA. The selection hinges on Saturday’s performance versus the Kangas.

Des Moines Drake Bulldogs Lawrence Ossie Solem University of California Los Angeles Solem Kangas

Untitled tale of 1995 Penn upset and Britton cameo

Former Giants pitcher AL Demaree recounts a 1995 East coast clash where Penn faced Feun in Philadelphia. Captain Bob Reitsch recalls a 24 to 2 thrashing of Yale and Chicago, with Red Grange’s Quakers and Britton from Illinois adding sparks.

Demaree New York Giants Bob Reitsch University of Tinos Bob Philadelphia Feun Penn Yale Chicago Red Grange Quakers Britten Daugherty Lini Qualitts Bie Earl Britton Ilinois Fittback Red Mini Biz ‘Britton

Elks Bowling Scores Highlight Individual Highs

Shimmons posted 277 280 262 and 266, with high men Underwood 203 and MeFarland 200. Edmondson 110 and 7% led the team, while Schwinley reached 715 and 690 for the night. French 493 and Schwinley 480 among top scorers. Tonight’s games feature Jones and Barteldes nine pins, Hartig and Perrison seven back. Local note: Dr and Mrs Will R Gorrill will spend the week in Emporia with Rev Drew Hammond and family.

Shimmons Hetze Underwood Me— Farland Et ' Edmondson Schwinley Jones Barteldes Hartig Pierison Will R. Gorrill Yena Emporia Gorrill Drew Hammond Mr. Hammond First Methodist Jehureh

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