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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1934
Page
4
The council vote ended efforts to return to mayor and council government, paving the way for a mayor and twelve councilors next year. Ward boundaries should be revised to equalize representation, as current lines would let three small wards control half the council. Citizens should push to avoid ward politics and curb Kansas City style governance abuses.
Young men and women in Lawrenceorganize under the Youth Movement to spark interest in government. They did not win but boosted participation, contrasting with Kansas City and others where older camps mobilized youths. Voter apathy remains high as over half of qualified voters did not cast ballots.
A Fort Scott Tribune piece urges young citizens to vote and take part in government while noting only 3,000 voters cast ballots. It argues that participation sustains democracy despite expectations of losses and warns against distractions like bridge games or golf. It also cites CWA job debates and critiques brain trusters driving revolution.
John W. Johnson announced candidacy for the Republican nomination in August. J. B. Wilson remains the only other declared candidate. Velma Hess, three, remains ill at home. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Sullivan plan a move from 709 Arkansas to Rock Falls HI, with the Sullivan family leaving soon. Mrs. Myrl Penny and two children visit Talaquah relatives. Genevieve Herriot hosts a party to view The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Bowersock.
The account mentions a birthday celebration at Wiedemann's with Miss Herriott receiving a bouquet of Ophelia roses and lists party attendees including Marguerite Lescher Lydia Wood Gladys Beddow Marion Elliott Alice Bair Eunice Harkey Hollis Holmes Lucille Evans Mildred Chandler Virginia Arnold Margaret Kennedy Eula Penwell Helen May Stover and Genevieve Herriott. It also notes the birth of La Verna Faye to Mr and Mrs La Verna, and W S Russell moving to town and planning a shoe store at 943 Massachusetts Street after purchasing the Leader building at Ninth and Massachusetts.
Wheat prices climb to new local highs with the best soft wheat selling at 1.27 a bushel and expectations of further gains. Miss Minnie Loven and Mrs. Barber purchase the Cameron property on East Henry Street. Anna McGrath hosts Mrs. Muriel Allen, Nell Morris hosts Moteil card club, and Helen Schaffer guests of honor at various dinners and gatherings. Miss Schaeffer’s upcoming April 29 wedding noted with decorations and raffle-style games. Fred Morris suffers a near-make collision after steering wheel failure. Prof G Edward Hobach plans a ten week European study tour for eight of his voice students plus Professor Hubach and family. Participants include Agnes Husband, Florence Heizer, Mary Sellards, Kate Sellards, Louise Fitch, Charles Barkdull, Nita Abraham, and Kate Reynolds.
Fortnight ago the Music Club met at the regular venue with good attendance. Members and performers included Mrs Wilhelmi Miss Orie Cooper Miss Abbie Noyes Miss Georgia Brown Mrs LeSeur Trio Miss Walters Misses Orie Dell Cooper and Nellie Franklin. J H Bell returned from Chicago ready for piano tuning and repair work. Names mentioned for assistant postmaster after Innes appointment include C C Seewir F O Hellstrom and Stanley Leonard. Haskell superintendent J A Swett visited Kansas City to meet his family. Isabelle Steinberg left for St Louis with nephew Mark Bennet who wintered in Lawrence. Teachers meeting this week will bring nearly 1000 teachers to the city and require accommodations. Will Mason moved to Kansas City for a spot with Goodrich & Steele. Ada Anderson left for Boise City Idaho to visit her sister.
The 1899 Kansas anti-trust statute goes into effect forbidding combinations among livestock hay seed and grain dealers warehousemen and railroads. The law aims to curb monopolistic practices by restricting cross interests among key trade and transport entities.
In April 1888 Oskaloosa Kansas elected the first all-woman municipal government led by Mayor Mary Lowman with councilwomen Mittie Golden Emma Hamilton Sadie Balsley Hannah Morse and Caddie Johnson. Argonia 1887 had a woman mayor Susannah Salter and Syra cuse elected women council members, while mayor remained male. By 1889 Oskaloosa and Baldwin Cottonwood Falls Elk Falls and Rossville formed full Petticoat governments.
The drama centers on financier DeWitt and his circle aboard a New York to Newburgh train. Collins, an Irish defendant, is questioned as a possible killer after DeWitt’s murder and a later shooting on Collins’s West Seventy-Eighth Street apartment. Detectives Thumm and Bruno pursue motives and alibis amid a tangled web of suspects.
In a dialog heavy scene, Jelly Bear resists Willy Nilly’s urge to join a traveling Circus and instead stays with Honey Bear and cubs. Jelly Bear notes the cubs’ eyes are open and asserts he has a good job guarding food in the cave, prompting an emotional reaction from Willy Nilly.
The article reviews symptoms of gastric ulcer including pain digestion disturbance and nausea. It notes the cause is undetermined, cites suspected factors such as germ infection vitamin deficiency acidity and focal infections, and warns of hemorrhage and perforation risks requiring dental X rays and examination of tonsils sinuses.
A Memphis two year old rode an electric milk truck, causing two fender dents and a crash into a telephone pole before crawling out with a cut chin and a quip about riding. A Spanish fisherman hauled in nine pistols tied together on a line. An Albany farmer’s spring plowing was halted when he was pinned by a car accident. The Washington scene noted the first robin of the season and the White House Easter egg roll. Senator J Hamilton Lewis appeared on the senate floor without spats.
Mrs Catharine Stout and Emer son Ceroke escorted upper grade pupils to Topeka on March 23 visiting Capital Memorial Hall Gate Park and WIBW radio. A later dance by the Cowans drew about 30 guests. O Tremble brothers hosted an all night event with about 40 friends. Local moves include Bests relocating to Grinter house and Freers finishing a pond project. Eighth graders Thurlyn Worland James Grinter Alfred Dick Evelyn Busch Clayton May plan diploma exams. seventh graders Jean Campbell George James Helen Stallard Thelima Worland Betty Mae Pearson Rosalie Dowdell.
Grade ate Bete ahite, Tom Kyle and Leroy Harr, and Mrs ALP. Marcum and daughter Arlene hosted Misserry Jane Mayhan during the holidays. Miss Margaret Perkins and Patricia Ranstead of Lawrence stayed with Mrs Frances Perkins. BE A Wausbinder of Harveyville visited Friday with his mother Mrs Margaret Vausbinder and other relatives.
Stull area YARNOLD-STULL club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs W H Andersons home. Members shared garden hints and crafted Easter hats from crepe paper with Mrs August Walter winning first prize. Rita Marie Anderson sang a song and Grace Walter won memory contest. The group worked on Dresden plate quilt blocks for the hostess.
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