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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1934
Page
4
Washington state dispatches report a rightward shift amid national debate on leftist activity. Congress member McGugin of Kansas publicizes reader letters urging continuation of his course while General Johnson warns press scrutiny slows recovery and urges restraint to avoid costly mistakes.
The government markets new securities to cover growing national debt, aiming to keep private business uncertain and risky so government bonds look safer. Treasury officials hope the mood stays low as they promote bond issues, even signaling a rare practice of buying its own bonds to prop up the market.
Tone suggests government debt demand could fall if delayed while General Johnson cracks down on NRA violators. A Jersey City tailor fined 100 dollars and jailed for charging 35 cents for pants when 40 cents was required. Silver’s political signal unlikely to pass into law, grain prices fall on expected inflation impact. Lindbergh kidnapping case shows rising suspicions without conclusive evidence.
Mrs. Herbert Stubbs and daughter arrived from Mulvane Kansas to live on the J. E. Stubbs property west of the University. Will Linton plans to move to Allentown Iowa for a civil engineering post. Miss Nina Hester hosts thimbles with Miss Montie Warren as guest of honor. Mrs. John Bell hosts luncheon for Mary Clarke of St. Joseph with Bonnie Bell of Hiawatha attending. Mrs. Theodore Griesa and Mrs. A. C. Griesa hosted a quiet social at 410 Missouri Street. W. A. Hinesley gave a sachet shower for Helen Schaeffer with Foster whist club present. Lawrence attended the wedding of Anna Harrison and Louis Nelson in Topeka, with a list of local guests. Bertha Kilworth to give a piano recital in Fraser Hall assisted by Kate Reynolds. J. B. Wilson buys Elliott Street lots and plans two new residences on Arkansas and Winthrop and New Hampshire and Morris streets.
Fortieth anniversary notes report John P. Nace chosen by incoming postmaster George Innes as assistant. Nace, son of Col. William Nace of Lecompton, long employed as a salesman in Innes store. Also mentions U S recognition of Haskell Institute at Lawrence and possible operation of a canning factory under A Hearing. World urges truck farmers to plant adequate acreage. Mrs R D Mason travels to Albany due to mother's illness.
A humorous 1928 joke captures a wife and her mother debating a lecturer’s claim that a man’s spend in marriage reflects his regard. The mother counters, insisting she knows her daughter's value and support, exposing domestic wit.
The Alpha chapter of Theta Nu Epsilon at Wesleyan University has issued a charter to select Kansas University sophomores with installation planned soon. The fraternity is described as the strongest in the United States and its KU entry as a mark of distinction. Mr Will E Griffith and Miss Gertrude Holmes wed in Wichita with ceremony at the bride’s sister’s home. The couple then visited Lawrence at Dr Cordley’s and plan to stay for a few days. Also noted, Miss Anna Dolan was surprised at her West Lawrence home by schoolmates.
Oklahoma City pianist seeks 2900 damages after a seven pound cabbage allegedly bounced from a grocery track and hit his hand making piano playing difficult. Other brief items include a locksmith in Budapest caught stealing from a laundry, a wayward wild cow in Falmouth reward offered, and a WCTU tri state meeting with a Uniontown hotel offer rejected.
The 1899 entry notes the Department of Justice opened an investigation into affairs at the United States Penitentiary at Leavenworth. Charges of a sensational nature were made against Warden French, signaling a major misconduct inquiry at the facility.
A New York Academy of Medicine summary by Dr. Jago Galdston notes that appendicitis in children has the highest mortality among ages, driven by delayed operation and use of cathartics. It explains a child’s unique lymphoid tissue, rapid rupture risk, and the need for vigilance when a persistent gastric upset includes nausea and vomiting for 24 to 36 hours.
James Whitcomb Riley, the Indiana poet, reads Rhymes of Tranquill by Eugene F. Ware in a casual note. The passage recalls Riley's humorous lines and late night reading, capturing his reactions to the tranquil verse. Journal-World classifieds mention hundreds of room rentals.
Judith Lane and Ton Bevins secretary Uerman Dale return from Rio Diablo engaged. Bevins plans a dam to reclaim land at Rio Diablo. They meet the Beving yacht at Galveston with reporter Olla Sanford aboard. Clia warns Judith Mathila Bevins aims to wreck the match, while Morton Tampere a Houston attorney opposes the dam.
Judith Lane confronts plots around Big Tom Bevins and Morton Lampere as Lampere tries to block the upper flood basin dam plan. Clia Sanford notes a court house visit and a looming board decision while Judith faces Norman Dale and the transformed Mathile Bevins aboard the yacht.
The Tuddle Muddlers awaken to packing circuses and farewells. The Signor leaves gifts for Willy Nilly and gratitude for letting the troupe stay. They dodge a muddy wagon mishap on departure and vow to resume duties soon after a memorable visit. Monday The Missing Cubs.
Paris foreign Minister Barthou started a central European tour to bolster France ties with Poland and the Little Entente and to win backing against German rearmament. In Shanghai protests over foreign military aircraft sales to China persist while dealers push war planes into the country. In Barbizon police had guarded Leon Trotzky amid past threats to his life.
Moscow leader Michael Kalinin ordered a renewed countryside campaign to defend Russia in case of war while a guard vigil kept youths from creating disturbances at the exile camp.
Plymouth Congregational Church and several nearby churches publish a dense schedule of services. Activities include morning worship at Plymouth with a Demes-Deserter sermon, junior and adult classes, organ and choir pieces, evening events, Sigma Chi installation, and a Presbyterian youth gathering. Other churches list sermons by Rev. J. W. Hayes and Rev. S. Everett, prayers, devotionals, youth meetings, and choir rehearsals with multiple leaders.
Mr and Mrs Pat ODeay hosted supper guests on Wednesday with Miss Beulah Thomas and Winfield Scott in attendance. The Ives Chapel Sunday school staged the drama The Color Line with a listed cast. Various locals attended. A community supper was held Thursday evening with hymns and a short business meeting led by Rev Lackey. Attendees included Rev and Mrs Carl Lackey, Jay, Mrs Sada Flanders, Margaret, Harold, Bonnie Custer, and many others. Plans call for monthly suppers and continued community activities across local churches and schools.
Numerous families hosted and visited in Lawrence and nearby towns. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Whitted and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ewing with the G. Wrenn home, and many others from Ottawa Wellsville Paola and Centropolis. The article notes the death of Mr. Anderson in Nebraska and a Friday meeting in Lawrence.
Fall Leaf residents mingle as Mrs Ehart and the McDaniels host visitors. Guests include Miss Gusta Zeisenis of Lawrence with Mrs Hannsh Pfleger at Emil Leinhart’s Harveyville home. Kansas City trip visits and small-town events fill a weekend in Fall Leaf and nearby communities.
Gordon Frantz and Aleta Bosch of Topeka received marriage licenses and planned rites by minister William Rendle and Mabie Tanner, both of Topeka. Also, Toneka residents J H Menger and Carl Schmidt listed. A census note reports Utah relief rolls show 43 percent of recipients are children under 16.
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