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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1931
Page
3
Lawrence readers face a heated school board election with Dr. Kennedy backing Ivy Auchard and Strong. Critics warn changes could cripple the system while supporters urge inquiry and stability. A separate note notes U S aid to Nicaragua after the capital’s destruction and questions Sandino’s stance.
Local notes report Mr. Worley sending Monday to Kansas City for a Star post. He hosts a farewell stag for Betas and vacationing townsfolk at the Beta house. May Hoyt to entertain tonight in West Lawrence. Frank Arthur returns from California. Prof Dunlap lectured on hests at A Thome home in Topeka. Louise Dewellyn, daughter of a late governor, now in Paris after song publishing, serves as secretary of the American Woman's Cotton company in Topeka. A Moniants Club team plans bowling in Topeka against Crescent Club. Beal suffers serious illness in West Lawrence. Mrs. A M Alexander resigns her position. Alex Mitchell leaves for Lake Charles due to illness.
Ten years ago on April 1 Mrs. George B. Shaw left for California after weeks in Lawrence with relatives and friends. Judge Hugh Means will attend a Baldwin debate tonight at the University. Miss Moyne Morrison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, was ill and had surgery at Memorial hospital before returning home to 946 Ohio Street. Arthur Lonborg, KU athlete, to coach at McPherson College next year as announced by the University. Mrs. E. Marlaty to celebrate eightieth birthday tomorrow at the homestead, 023 Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs Plant hosted a dinner in honor of Mrs. Plant’s mother, Mrs. Perkins.
Meditation notes that spring in Syria rushes with splendor as a sign of summer near. Dr. Howard Biss contrasts hidden prophecies with the universal sight of the Kingdom to come, urging believers to watch and work as winter ends and revival arrives.
A Kansas study of 294 insurance company employees dieting under physician supervision found an average loss of fifteen pounds, but after five years only 20 percent continued to show further weight loss. Most regained over half of prior losses, suggesting weight reduction requires businesslike diet and habit changes with medical oversight.
Nathan Leopold, infamous for the Franks murder, is assigned to ditch digging at Joliet Prison, ending his clerical duties. The report notes drought relief and agricultural loan details across Arkansas and Washington, with figures near 9,120 acres and a comparison to 1929 yields.
Frank Strong recalls Frank W. Blackmar a long time KU professor and dean who helped reorganize the university from 1902 onward. Blackmar served as Economics and Sociology head and as Dean of the Graduate School 1896 to 1922. He taught multiple fields and authored several works, leaving a lasting imprint on KU’s early development.
Kansas history entries note 1879 Lawrence elects John P. Usher as mayor and Leavenworth selects William Fortesque. In 1885 the Kansas Stock Growers Association holds its third annual meeting in Dodge City.
Special music opens the session at the Free Methodist church tonight as Rev Elmer McKay speaks on Tear ing off the Mask Evangelist McKay conducts evangelistic services and last night’s sermon was described by attendees as one of the strongest heard during the meetings
In a Bombay terminus scene Marjorie Lauderdell and John Waye part as Waye plans a future with Marjorie in India. Sister Weldon helps, Charters faces truth, and Waye’s passport reveals a hidden life. Detectives corner Charters while Waye flees, ending with Charters imprisoned and Waye’s true identity intact.
A mixed patch of notes from Broadway to New York and Karachi reports. An auctioneer seeks high returns. Government officials show pay gaps angering some legislators. Premier Harrington defuses the remark by noting boxing earns more in a night. New York’s old City Hall voted the most beautiful building by a panel. Subhas Bose pushes Washington for the second round table conference. Gandhi says Washington would be best but India has no say. Woollcott heads to a long birthday party in China for He Kean Yuan’s mother. guests will span about 999 people over four months.
Valley Grove church and Sunday school plan Easter Sunday events with an 11 oclock sermon titled The Resurrection followed by special songs and an evening service with around 7 45 pm sermons and guest musicians. Sunday school children will participate and parents are urged to attend, all are welcome.
In a playful tale, the Little Black Clock tells Peggy and John that there will be no April First this year causing a calendar mix up with days shifting forward. The clock laughs and reveals the prank with a final shout of April Fool as tomorrow becomes Long Tots.
A rhapsodic AP roundup notes investors receiving about 750 million in dividends and interest on Fool's Day. It sketches Julia Jaffray's concept of institutional dress for old ladies homes and women prisoners and praises Babe Ruth for a sharp, swat filled year.
Franklin and Vinland residents spent weekends visiting relatives and attending gatherings. The Franklin Farmers Union plans its regular monthly meeting Friday evening with the same program committee and refreshments. Several households were noted visiting friends, including onaga and Oakridge links, with various family updates and Sunday school activity in Kansas City.
Mrs. Schutz hosted a gathering with her daughter and guests. Mr. A. E. Welsh from Eudora enjoyed a dinner with Mr. and Mrs. P. F. White on Tuesday. Miss Faye Gosper spent Sunday in Kansas City visiting her sister Mrs. W. G. McIntire.
Dr Caldwell specializes in bowels and treated thousands for constipation. His Syrup Pepsin, tested over decades, is marketed as a safe laxative made from laxative herbs and pepsin, claimed to move the bowels without harm and help with sour, bloated feelings.
Thousands praise Zemo for stopping itching and burning on contact. It cools and soothes inflamed skin, reducing irritation quickly, even in severe cases. The Invisible Zemo and Alwakaath family optic on hand draw out infection and clear blemishes. Available 35c 60c and $1.00 at all dealers.
A vintage health ad promotes Taniac as a tonic to restore energy and vitality. It asserts the body is like a car and urges readers to visit a druggist for a bottle. The ad promises quick strength return and offers a money back guarantee if not helped with a fair trial.
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