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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1934
Page
4
In a formal restatement of Asia policy Japan frames the region’s peace as its responsibility and questions Western military aid. It notes US military aircraft sold to the Chinese government and implicitly warns Western nations to stay out of the Far East.
The British chancellor of the exchequer says the year ended with a balance in the treasury, unemployment down, and Britain again the world's leading export nation. He notes recovery without new debt, contrasting with the United States and suggesting American revival may follow Britain’s example as world markets improve.
Witnesses at a recent House committee hearing testified that they recalled no discussion of a plan to alter American government at a celebrated dinner party hosted by Dr. Wirt. One guest claimed a genial plot was shared to "give the educator a ride" but others said Dr. Wirt did all the talking and no deal or new scheme was discussed.
Testimony says talk at a Washington dinner party focused on the Roosevelt program while new dealers stayed silent as Dr. Wirt voiced objections to gold devaluation. French reports suggest Leon Trotzky seeks entry to the United States to influence a Roosevelt revolution, with officials cautious about his return to Turkey.
Lawrence resident J N Johnson has been appointed sergeant at arms for the Republican national convention in Cleveland this June. He previously held the post at the 1900 and 1904 conventions. The notice also covers social visits and events in Lawrence, including Mrs. Ober returning from Southern California and a musical tea hosted by Mrs. L Kreeck and daughter for Mrs. E J Allison of Los Angeles. It notes Dietz visiting Lawrence and his connection to Haskell and Pop Warner.
Mr and Mrs George W Duncan of Maple Heights near Big Springs mark fifty years of married life on May 5 inviting neighbors and friends to join a basket meal. No formal invitation required.
A humorous verse notes Dan facing tough times as his wife chases a second son in law while the first remains unpaid. The poem, published by Publishers Syndicate in 1928, presents a light domestic vignette with wit.
Johnson won the silver loving cup for best all around kicking with Bill Caldwell second and Dahlene. Hamilton, a track coach at Central High, is in Lawrence in talks to coach track and basketball at the University. his terms are being discussed. Edward Lupton hosted six friends for dinner and F H Roberts celebrated a birthday with about twenty five friends. Miss Margaret Naismith entertained for Louise Buchanan of Haskell who will move to Washington. A musical program was held. Miss Josephine Stimpson visited Kansas City to see Buster Brown and stayed with Archie Orme. Miss Gertrude Gilmore traveled to hear Madame Butterfly. Olin Bell’s New Hampshire residence remodel underway. W C Miller sold property at Arkansas and Henry to J Hazard and bought a home on New York Street. Joseph Murray caught a mumps attack after a false immunity belief.
Forty years ago this week, April 18, The Kansas Breeze by Tom Meeal debuted with praise as a bright paper. The Mead measles rise in Lawrence, Frank Howell sells wide line of farm implements, and Tobler road viewers appointed Geo Woodward, Ben Hoover, and J T Steele. Jimmy Keefe returns to street hacks with a new outfit after a fire loss. W J Weiser purchases a new bicycle and rides publicly.
A celebration marks the fifty fifth anniversary of Glenn School built in 1879 near Lecompton. The event on Friday April 20 includes an 11 am program, noon basket dinner, a 1 30 pm reunion for former county superintendents teachers pupils and families, and an afternoon with W T Markham state superintendent of public instruction plus music and talks. There are 23 pupils enrolled this year taught by Mrs Kathryn Moran. The school, a standard in Douglas county since October 7 1918, is noted for its native stone building dual heritage.
W C Perry of Fort Scott United States district attorney of Kansas under Cleveland administrations announces he will relocate to Kansas City to practice law. He aligns with the anti fusion and gold standard faction of Kansas Democrats during his tenure.
In the late nineteenth century the country literary society served as a hub for education and culture in western states. Before rural mail and telephones it made district schools community centers for news, entertainment, and social betterment, fostering public speaking through debates declamations and music that shaped local life.
Judith Lane and Norman Dale assist Ton Bevins with a Rio Diablo dam project in Western Texas. Judith, Bevins’ secretary, questions balancing marriage with her engineering career as tensions rise aboard a Galveston trawler headed toward Houston. Judith weighs love, career, and a dream of independence against social expectations.
Mrs Quacker arrives with the Quackers to meet friendly elephants. They share tricks in the pond and receive sandwiches from the elephants trunks before leaving. Mrs Quacker proclaims herself impressed and calls the elephants important creatures.
In Chicago a divorce case cites Mrs. Jennie R Barth accusing Otto Barth of neglect and lavish car purchases that left five children hungry. The complaint claims alienation of affection and cites a lengthy marriage, two decades long, ending in a request for relief.
Portland police chief Albert T. Clark assigns top detectives to hunt a suspected poisoner accused of killing 52 dogs since last fall. Clark offers a $100 reward. Astronomer A V Goddard reports a moving spot on Jupiter visible with a 16 inch telescope but cannot explain it. Prospectors Lloyd Fancy, 50, suffers paralysis after stroke while starting spring gold hunt near Cranberry Lake. found days later by a stove he couldn't light. Doctors say recovery possible.
Richard Doan reports on Odd McIntyre and party arriving in Hollywood with Mrs Kerns and Billy the Boston bull. He previews two Cosmo Mag pieces, daily observations, and a San Francisco trip with Irving, Cobb, and Elizabeth. He notes Raft’s The Trumpet Blows as a Mexican bullfight story lacking authenticity and silent Mexicans, with Dolphy Menjou and Frances Drake performances.
The article notes that heredity influences diabetes risk, with about a quarter of patients having a family history. It argues for identifying weak points in individuals, like vision, and using precautionary measures. It highlights insulin’s impact and the pancreas’s role in insulin production, while acknowledging the unresolved question of what causes pancreatic decline.
Paris reports Paris-Leon Trotzky, a Russian exile, accused of plotting in February riots to establish a dictatorship in France and ordered to leave within a reasonable time. Tokyo cites Japan ready to use force if foreign actions disturb peace in east Asia. Hayana president Mendieta unveils reforms to improve conditions for workers and farmers. Paris warns Britain over disarmament talks in exchange for security. Rome Wheat Advisory Commission conference adjourns after agreeing to something unspecified.
Washington Daybook notes governments show interest in additional wheat production cuts before the June meeting, reflecting ongoing price and supply concerns and policy coordination among agencies.
Dr Wirt dominated a tense hearing before a hostile committee delivering dramatic testimony that recited conversations with Tugwell subordinates and raised the question On Our Way. The Illinois primary was reported as a barometer of sentiment toward the president and New Deal with Gillespie blacklisted by the Democratic machine after a wide victory over a light opposition candidate.
Oak Ridge observes final school day on Friday with a noon basket dinner. Mary Katharine Frederick and pupils plan a school closing program, while the Community Club holds its summer program and Grange members meet Friday. Also noted are farm, Odd Fellows, Midland Social Club, and CPA events with gatherings at the Midland hall and Toms home.
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Howard Erwin and family of Lawrence. Doyle Reed on leave from Memorial High School. Mrs Henry Hornberger visiting Mrs Frank Leonhard. Mrs C C Miller and Mrs Milford Miller visiting Mrs Lizzie DeHoff who is in poor health. Ardell Weeks visited Bayard Kansas to see his ill mother. Miss Jennie Lowash weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Frank D Parker of Topeka. Attended school board and teacher meeting at Leavenworth. Mud Creek bridge wreck injures occupants after collision with truck en route to Leavenworth from Topeka. A.R Reed attended funeral of Rose Reed at Meridian. Sympathy extended to the bereaved. Entertainment at First M E church with Mrs Hines of Wichita directing. large crowd. Green bugs worsen crop damage, farmers complain they ignore the NRA. They are affecting bluegrass and lawns.
Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith and FE E Myers delivered a truck load to Garnett for V. H. Robison and visited the Robisons. Charles Scott Beverly Bahn maier visited Glenn School, while Topeka guests joined Charles Brown family. The last Parent-Teachers Association meeting at Glenn School elected new officers for 1994 85 including president J J Svoboda and vice president Dick Boydstone.
Lerena Gerish visited over last weekend with Orinda Costa. Edith Hilbert visited her sister W F Wulfkahle Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Will Hilbert Miss Thelma Welch of Richland visited Bell Memorial Hospital in Kansas City to see Mrs Hilbert's mother recovering from cataract surgery. Vera Bowen is staying with her grandmother Mable Montfoort.
A booklet presenting opinions of famous doctors on epilepsy will be sent free to any reader who writes to the Education Division Dept. 692 645 Fifth Ave New York NY.
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