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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1927

Page

4

Kansas Roads Spark Cross Border Grip in Salina

Senator Reed of Missouri headlines the Salina reunion amid cross state road criticisms. The piece notes Kansas bearing the blame for poor highways while Missouri boasts a connected system. It argues Kansans deserve relief and urges prompt road work, citing comparisons to Missouri’s improvements.

Senator Reed Missouri Salina Kansas Ffth Reed Union Nebraska Oklahoma

Friendly relations mark American Legion Paris convention

The American Legion convention in Paris fostered strong sympathetic ties between French and American members, earning ambassadors’ praise for the Legionnaires. Attendees plan possible trips to Germany, expecting cordial German receptions. The piece notes wartime animosities easing as reconciliation grows, yet questions remain on sustaining it amid future events.

American Legion Paris Legionnaires Girmany Army of Occupation

A City Tax Problem In Fort Scott Levy Hikes

Fort Scott faces an 18.25 per studd valuation levy for next year with a 35 percent rise over seven years. Tax collectors have not matched expenditures, and the treasury shows persistent deficits. The Tribune questions what the city gains from this money and calls the current tax unsatisfactory.

Fort Scott Tribune

Old Home Town Notes and Local Commerce Briefs

Sold horse Bil ly Easton and a sorrel by Dr. Hudson and B D Palmer to W S Wells. Lively on roof of new bank building. music heard clearly. John K Rankin back from New York, Turner Sampson Esa back from New England with family. E F Barnum announces a dancing school opening in Kansas towns. Ben Akers Leavenworth leaves for Narragansett with Clipper and the three minute black mare. W S Wells leaves for St Joseph with several horses. Concert plans at Fort Scott with Prof Bartlett organist as part of Kansas and south fair. Fort Scott reveals a new two thousand dollar organ for the event.

Dr. Hudson Billy Easton B.D. Palmer W. S. Wells New ‘Bank John K. Rankin New_York Turner Sampson Esa New England E. Fr. Barnum St. Joseph St. Elmo Pilot Boy Providence Rhode

Miss Alice Davis Returns From Colorado Outing

Twenty five years ago feature notes record Miss Alice Davis has come home after a seven weeks outing in Colorado. The community mentions gatherings and invitations as local women host social events from September 25 to 27 including dinners china showers at various addresses and a dancing school opening. The alumni reception for the School of Fine Arts hosts musicians and guests in green and white decor.

Alice Davis Colorado Gertrudes Andrews A.C. Mitchell W. Straffan Maude Gorpill H. Mitchell Mississippi Street Hinman Earl Shelly Belle N. Wilmot Fort Wayne Ind Innes Alumni Club Olin Bell Fred Clarke Rowright Gertrude’ Neil Miss Gripper G. B. Penny W. A. Griffith

Ten Years Ago Campaign Aims To Reach Fund Total

Ten years ago the company fund committee planned to raise at least 1900 dollars this week with the current total at 1070 dollars and 87 cents. Troops are due to depart soon heading to Fort Sill, with plans for quieter demonstrations than last year to keep departure routes secret. Several local social items note Mrs. Monfort Angevine’s visiting and entertaining, the Angevines planning to move to Newey Oklahoma, and Mrs. Peter Emery and others returning from Colorado. Oklahoma brothers Orville and Everett Bradley enter the University of Kansas as freshmen, after notable high school achievements at the KU invitation meet.

Lawrence Fort Sill C. H. Angevine Monfort Angevine Angevine Newey Okla Peter Emery Marinevite Emery Solon Finery Colorado Justin Bill Brookfield Conn Oklahoma University of Kansas, Orville Everett Bradley Cherokee K. U Orville Everett

Stores Doors Left Open and Locks Ordered Guards

A brief item notes store doors were found unlocked by Jas H Monvor who asked police to guard premises until locks could be set. Police were assigned to secure the locations as officers prepared to lock them up, with records indicating the date of November 29 in police court records.

Jas. H. Monvor Verchents Malice Nolice Department

Legion Convention Ends in Huge Ball

Paris September 23 AP The American Legion 1927 animal convention the first outside the United States closed amid grand hospitality. A gala ball at the opera drew thousands as government and city officials hosted a long evening of music and dancing with special Florida oranges providing the music. Notable guests included Commander Howard P Savage General Pershing and Marshal Foch aide Captain L Hopital joining in the festivities.

Paris American Legion United States Hotel de Ville Atea Legion Florida “Oranges M. Delsol Howard P. Savage Pershing Forty Men and Mighty Horses” Society Palais du Trocadero L'Hopital Foch

General Harbord Named as Possible Filipino Governor General

Retired U S Army General James G Harbord, long allied with Pershing in France, is discussed as a potential Governor General for the Philippines after Wood's death. A Kansas State Agricultural College graduate, he began in mil service as a private, rose to cavalry lieutenant in 1891, and earned praise for shaping native auxiliaries in the Archipelago. Since leaving the army in 1922 he has led the Radin Corporation of America.

James G. Harbard U.S. A Wood Pershing France West Point Kansas State Agricultural College Spain Cuba Philippines Harbor Radin Corporation of America

Autumnal Season Opens With Global Newsand Ceremonies

Delegates attend the Autumnal Season as the American Legion convention in Paris leads to the cornerstone laying for a major memorial at Chateau Thierry. Boston University plans aviation in industry in a first for business college curricula. Western Democratic leaders gather in Utah to discuss Governor Al Smith’s potential nomination. In local actions, Pete Swamp pays a $10 fine for drunkenness and Tom Valencia, also unable to pay, is sent to county custody. Clifford Haverty and D. Cohen burn fines for over parking, each paid $1.

Tmdng American Legion Paris Chateau Thierry Boston University College of Business Administration Oeden Utah al Smith New York Pete Swamp Tom Valencia

Trinity Episcopal Church Service and choir details

The Trinity Episcopal Church at Tenth and Vermont Sts lists morning services with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Morning Prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Includes a full choir and offertory hymns, with a church school, Bible class, and notes on planned rallies and upcoming events at the parish house.

Trinity Episcopal Church Helen Pendleton Chaplain Edwards Club Immanue Lutheran Church Tenth Kentucky Stoeppelwerch

Religious services and notices across town churches

Multiple church notices invite members and friends to Sunday schools and services at Reorganized Church of Jess'Christ Latter Day NOW corner, Seventh Day Adventist, United Brethren, Church of the Brethren, Pantist, and First Baptist. Details include times, locations, and upcoming conference events with emphasis on attendance and community planning.

Church of Jess'Christ Latter Day Seventh Pay Adventist Corner Tenth New York H. KE. Jordan United Brethren Uhorch Kingdom Wall Kanwaka Church Towa

Church notices and service schedules in town

Local churches invite the public to Sunday services at multiple venues including Christian Service Association in the Old Folks Home chapel at 3 p.m. and First Methodist Episcopal, First Presbyterian, and Salvation Army locations with sermons, Sunday schools, and pastor messages. Additional university class notices and accounting sections added for economics and accounting courses.

Christian Service Association Chapel of Old Folks Wm. T. Smith Munveer Old Folks Home Ila Marvin Tsarshe Underhill University of Oklahoma At &Io0 J. B. Blocker

Reeves and relatives recall visits and travels this summer

Mr and Mrs Reeves and family returned from Seattle Washington where they visited kin and enjoyed the climate and scenery. They also stopped in Portland Oregon calling on relatives before continuing home via Lawrence and Topeka visiting friends and attending fairs with multiple kin in attendance.

Social notes from Kansas City area visits and gatherings

Labor Day visits span from Esther Lawless hosting the McChings to Edna Hil pees traveling from Portland and planning a Canada trip. Dorothy Perkins and Idnia linked to Reeves and Hort. Shenandoah visitors Anna Lee and Rex Brown join Jerry Lyons crew. School enrollment notes, art and current events booklets, and Mothers club plans occur amid family visits and Sunday gatherings.

Esther Lawless Kansas City Labor Day Q. L. McChing Edna Hilpees Portland Ore B i. Neifer New York Canada Keifer Jerry Lyons el Taylor Cleoretta Bennett Jack Rose Polten ES. Reeves Dorothy Trazlett Luvile Lave Ulness Warren Ridley Arts Ridlew Mma Mistin Low Hans Yesterdavy Mothers’ Club Caroline Kolepel Lyrne Tretne

Local families visit towns and fairs this week

Mrs St Clean and daughter Maxine visited Glenn school Monday afternoon then called on Mrs G L Glenn. Mr and Mrs John Clinkenbeard and Mrs Ernest Albert attended the fair at Topeka Friday. Mr and Mrs James Shirck and daughters Virginia and Gladys drove to Kansas City Saturday to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Clarence Welcher and children were in Lecompton. Those who have silos are fine them now since the various.

Mars Reeves Cindy Sir Max Wily Kirk Wrek Seattle Wash Wateren Sh Quinn Gowell Portland Ore George Pave Cora Br Ifolman Warren Ridley Walter Davis Robert Ridley Daniel Kirby Lee Coleman Danin Allen Robert Midlew Big Springs Foos. Reeves Marc Stewart Cliva Seele Lawrence Dorothy Arnott Jerry Tyeng Topeka Danial Kirby Alan Reeves Glenn Gailen Arnott Garlen Max Reeves Leonard Owen Robert Redley FC. Jewett Girrard Lyons Lyons Home Friday Afternoon Mr. and Mrs. ES. Reeves Olathe St .Clean Maxine Glenn School G. L. Glenn John Clinkenbeard Ernest Albert James Shirck Virginia Gladys Kansas City Clarence Welcher Lecompton Grandma McCall W. B. Glenn Wilma Ben Isler Ben Kelloge Bshy Franklin McClanahan Lester Marmhattan Frank McClanahan Cecil Viola H. D. Mellenbruch Bowmai Myre Mac Watts HW. F. Fulton Annett Franses Willard MacWatts Marron Emilie Reynelde High Aceal Leemington George Chiles Minnie Awallow Yoneka Meo James Shirek Dinney Aly Ralph Traxter Leeomplan Wes Crrm Clarence Welther Ness Compton

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