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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1935
Page
4
The Lawrence story notes Home Products Week aims to expand Kansas industry alongside agriculture. It explains industrial payroll growth and a larger farm market within the state, urging Kansans to support local industries to boost economic self sufficiency and development.
An observer notes that eastern newspapers mention only Kansas in connection with dust storms, while the soils of several other states contribute to the phenomenon. The report highlights regional differences in coverage and underlying agricultural factors across multiple states.
A visitor from Oklahoma notes Alf Landon is imagined as the ideal governor for a state while Oklahoma struggles. Oklahoma's Marland pushes spending to lift the economy but faces debt concerns as legislators trim his program. Rumors say Landon would insist on budget discipline and department heads staying within their means as spring arrives in California with a three headed sea serpent sighting at San Pedro.
Local reports note Ed Alexander is confined to his home this week with a flu attack, marking a second illness of the year. Lawrence Boy Scouts held a Court of Honor approving second class tests for Ed Klein Jr and Ralph Botsford and awarding merit badges to nine scouts. James E. O Bry an left for Chicago to attend the American Academy of Art. Eldridge Taxi station on West Seventh near Massachusetts street was leased by Guffin Taxi service. Del Manzo substitute J R Barnes at Lawrence junior high. Walter R. Schreiner sworn in as city engineer for water works, succeeding Henderson. Janet Simons, ill with mumps, returns to Delphos to teach. Local residents George and Mrs Lothholz visited Baldwin for a wedding anniversary. Marcia Carter returns to Cordley school after illness.
Twenty five years ago on Monday April 1 a Hill mass meeting drew a large crowd of young men who declared in favor of American football over rugby. Speakers Kennedy Naismith Caldwell Pleasant Johnson and Spotts urged the national game and a set of resolutions was drafted to be signed by every student the next morning. Meanwhile J T Constant carpenter Kingsbury injured eye in accident at the Churchill home. The splinter wound was serious but he was improving this morning.
A brief syndicated humor piece shows Poor Pa bedridden yet Ma’s determination pushes her to attend the party. The narrator notes Ma’s resolve contrasts with Pa’s illness as she rises to keep the social plan.
F. W. Kingsbury’s son bury noted as fine young man and student at University engineering school. Edw T Riling seeks Republican county attorney nomination. Douglas County native with decade in law. Elmer E Myers announces Republican sheriff bid. Lecompton born, formerly township trustee and deputy sheriff. Laura McAllister plans Boise Idaho visit for months. Thimble party hosted by Mrs E R Learned with sixty guests, apple blossom decor, three course luncheon. aides included Mrs T E Griesa, Mrs O W McAllester, Miss Kate Riggs.
News notes from Forties era include Mrs. C C Seewir returning from Emporia, Mr August Poehler and family planning Europe trip, and Mr and Mrs William Plaskett traveling to Indiana for a telegramed illness. Clark University president Dr G Stanley Hall visited Lawrence, Dr Charles Eastman toured with YMCA, Norton street Congregationalists form a young choir, L E and I Engle announce Easter millinery opening April 2 with Cepeden ribbons and Napoleon bonnets showcased. Marshal Sam Jeans quits tobacco recently.
Holton W W Gable 57 former dry goods associate in Tulsa and St Joseph died here Saturday. Wichita saw about 10000 attend the dedication of the new 200000 municipal airport administration building with an aerial show cut short by bad flying conditions. Wichita Charles Fay 60 livestock dealer who once declined KU Greek chair died here yesterday of pneumonia. Kansas City William B Garlick 95 former alderman and street commissioner died yesterday after living in the same neighborhood since 1870. Ottawa Eva Weaver Paola elected president of the Miami association of B P U at the annual rally yesterday. Kinsley George Goddard druggist body found in wrecked car near Santa Fe tracks. collision with a train believed.
Brief notices from Brussels, Vienna, London, Geneva, Moscow, and Tokyo report royal decrees giving Belgium the full powers needed to tackle economic woes through April 1936. Western leaders discuss military youth, collective security, and possible demilitarization talks with the Soviet Union.
Mildred Seaman of Loses will present her graduate piano recital tonight at Lovelock Administration auditorium. She studies under Dean D. M. Swarthout. The program includes Bach Chaconne and Busoni Prelude, Franck Napoli Suite, Nocturne Caprice, Poulenc Concerto in A minor Op. 30, second piano by Bela Swarthout.
Jane Northrup schemes to secure James Stimson while Leslie Harris courts him under the gaze of a social square. Jane’s vanity clashes with Leslie and James as family tensions, flirtations at Fort Leavenworth, and a dinner table drama reveal loyalties, pride, and concealed feelings in this chapter of a Southern mint romance.
Christopher Columbus Crow lures Wil ly Nilly the bear jelly quack and other animals to glance upward as he stares skyward. Rip the dog and Sweet Face the lamb join the crowd before Christopher reveals it is April Fool’s, revealing no object at all.
Dr Iago Galdston presents experiments on droplet infection from nasal and throat secretions. Using light beams in a controlled chamber, researchers created and tracked aerosols from water and culture fluids, finding droplets can persist for hours to days and carry germs.
AP reports April fool pranks at Philadelphia zoo as three operators remind callers they have reached the zoo when dialing Mr Fox or Mr Lyon then hang up. In Skidmore Missouri Pearl Taylor learns his precise 5:27 punctuality was ruined by a nonworking clock. Chicago item notes a transition from dying to dancing.
Miss Virginia Brown aged sixteen sat up in her hospital bed on her birthday and spoke of her dancing career. A foot blister during her first professional performance led to a streptococcus infection. Three blood donors aided her recovery and she is on the road to recovery.
Large audience attends Lecompton High junior class play Here Comes Charlie with cast including Rosamond Barland Lucille Rothwell Dorothy Sanford Madalyn McClanahan Rachel Norwood Wesley Crady Lawrence Cree Eugene Collins Cecil Welcher and Robert Walter Music by Ruth Norwood Kashel Norwood Wilna Bertschinger Madalyn McClanahan Ruth Ber tschinger Clifford Hartman and Jack Henry Freshmen and sophomores plan The Bandit and Roberta tryouts First year clothing students sew cotton dresses second year work on silk dresses April 19 junior senior banquet committees named and volunteer roles listed Typing contest results to Kansas State Typists association Baseball opens April 5 Dover at Lecompton No admission charge for games review of George Soule book The Conti American Revolution by Mr and Mrs J C Davis and Clyde Davis visit Delighted with events at Topeka and Cottrells.
An April radio schedule lists program blocks across stations KMBC WREN WDAF and others from 5:30 p.m. onward with variety acts singers orchestras and programs including Little Orphan Annie public schools and many named performers such as Jane Anderson Kate Smith Lily Pons Andre Kostelanetz and Glenn Gray plus orchestras led by Red Davis Herb Kobler and Terrance Gardens. The dense log names numerous shows and artists across times and stations for a full Monday evening lineup.
A dense listing of radio programs across stations WDAF KMBC WREN KNBC WDAP etc featuring a mix of dramas comedies orchestras announcers and musical acts. Notable items include A Dog's Life Red Trails and Amos and Andy along with hour by hour lineups and guest performers such as Bing Crosby and Phil Morris. A late entry notes an athletic scraphank edition with Edwin R Etbel detailing physical education.
Frances Ann Smith born May 24 1852 in Sinikiville Ohio died March 15 1935 in Topeka Kansas aged 82 3 21. She moved to Lecompton at 14 and lived there 58 years married to Wilford Smith December 18 1575. Survived by daughters Mrs J D Anderson Topeka Mrs W Harmon Tacoma Wash and Mrs William McCall deceased, ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral March 17 1935 at Lecompton Methodist Church. Sermon titled Ripe for Harvest from Job 526 Proverbs 1631 Isaiah 464 and Psalms 90. Quartet sang Whiter Than Snow Rock of Ages and Abide With.
Burial was in Maple Grove cemetery west of Lecompton. Mrs. Laura McGowan, Mrs. Dodds and Mrs. Betty Burrows of Kansas City were ests of Mrs. Burrows' mother, Mrs. Emma Ballard, over the weekend. Mrs. Margaret Young, of Topeka, spent Monday afternoon with her sister, Mrs. Edward McClanahan, and Mr. McClanahan.
Dr. Henry Ree Cloud, superintendent of Haskell Institute, spoke to a Presbyterian church group at Parsons Sunday afternoon after filling the pulpit in the morning. His morning topic was A Living Faith The Need of the Hour. In the afternoon he addressed a young people’s group on the problems of the American Indian.
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