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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1936
Page
4
The article notes Kansas primaries close the prelude to the general election with voters sticking to long held political biases. It highlights the limited impact of the Townsend issue, Ely's Republican support, and the Pendergast influence in Kansas City, amid disputed recounts and close Douglas county races.
An anonymous political observer advises leasing a special train with an observation car to tour the country. Landon would appear on the rear platform to wave, shake hands, and charm crowds, with Mrs. Landon accompanying him for added appeal. Roosevelts and Du Ponts rumor notes Franklin Jr. may marry a Du Pont heiress, easing Roosevelt family finances later.
Richard B. Stevens notes a courthouse talk by Mrs. Walker of the Department of Labor stressing consumer responsibility and possible cooperatives, with attendees asked to join literature lists. Stevens questions travel expenses and funding, while praising Walker but leaving irritated at the local political reception and billing concerns.
In a tight county attorney race the closing days saw record activity and doubt linger over multiple offices. The ticket elected includes Willard Morgan in the 11th district, Charles Beeks in the 12th, C O Bowman county clerk, John Metsker treasurer, Isa E Wellman deeds, George K Melvin county attorney, L H Menger probate judge, W J Cummings sheriff, H T Jones coroner, O J Lane superintendent, D F Smith clerk of court, and X J Kennedy commissioner of the first district. Also noted: Dinamoor to build a new residence on the hilltop site of the Olin Templin home, with plans for a $40,000 house by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dinsmoor after purchasing the land and moving the old brick structure. Additional names Esther Marie Johnson, Ernestine Yates, Virginia Yates, and Doris Bur-
Mrs. H S Faria of Chicago entertained informally for her husband during a two week vacation with relatives. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Arthur Patty Dr and Mrs Philip Readie Mr and Mrs Jack Kistler Miss Kathleen Doering Miss Jessamine Rugate Elliott Parker Byron Rex of Kansas City and Dr and Mrs Faris. Edward Dahlene arrived from Chicago to visit his wife’s mother and relatives. Mrs L A McNalley left for Miami Beach after ten weeks with her parents, accompanied by her mother. Lloyd Russell, visiting C B Russell, departed for San Diego Calif.
W W Crutchfield YMC A foreign secretary at Colombo Ceylon will speak at the Union Services replacing the regular pastor. He is hosted by Governor Stubbs at Wind Hill with a reception at 7 45 PM for Crutchfield and about fifty guests connected to Y M C A work.
Forty years ago reports from Lawrence include the morning marriage of Frank Strong and Eliza Wolsae by Rev A L Jones. Local industry notes mention a runaway Lawrence Ice Company team causing horse injury only. The piece also lists travel, weddings, and appointments across Kansas with several names and places including Peoria Beloit and Beloit Kan, plus international trips to Montreal and Quebec.
Inspector Hylton hunts a murder suspect as Dale Shipley flees to London. Nancy Featherstone lures Hylton back to a locked room while Sergeant White reopens the puzzle. In a separate thread gamekeeper Hay Small plots with Alice White in Nyeton Wood amid jealous tension and looming danger.
In a village tale Mary Graham Bonner has a talking fortune teller and animals. Willy Nilly and Mrs Quacko Duck seek fortunes while a crow, a Big Box That Holds Things Just for Fun, and a shawl shape the humor. The fortune teller mocks ears and hides her face as the narrator notes her squeaky voice.
The article discusses imaginary heart disease, noting that about 10 percent of people seeking cardiac exams have no heart disease. It highlights the challenge for physicians to convince such patients they do not have heart disease and to interpret the term disease accurately.
A medical note discusses imaginary heart disease or D A H symptoms linked to nervous instability with no heart defect. The piece shifts to brief local items: a Greenville bricklayer Clarence Colman pledges self interest over promises, a Tucson ad boosts a campaign, and a nude John Doe in Salt Lake City rides a bus and ends up jailed.
Jalo Minn resident Tyvan Jindra gathered raspberries when he bit into a berry and found a live hornet inside. The incident left him with a swollen tongue and a tense tale of a mistaken harvest.
Mexico launches its first ambitious highway project linking Mexico City to Laredo Texas near Nueva Laredo. Special commemorative stamps depict scenes along the route, with three for regular postage and three for airmail. The airmail stamps are twice as large as the regulars.
Notes on stamps feature Comenius and Dolfuss portraits with brief histories. A U S Army Navy issue for service branches may not be ready until September. A Chicago stamp club, linked to Fayette Krum’s daughter, comments on club rules and meetings.
Law rence residents hosted and visited relatives and old friends over a busy week. Mrs. Dorsey Warren and companions joined by Ellen Johnson and Gene White called on several locals, while Joe Lauer and daughters Helena and Josephine joined dinners in town. Other guests included the Prim, Dyer, and Lem berger families. July gatherings featured at least one dinner, a noon meal, and a Pleasant Hour Circle meeting at Excelsior school.
Broadcast schedule lists WDAF KMBC WREN and others with hosts Edwin Hill Mario Cozzi Beatrice Carter Benny Goodman and more. Includes Frank F. and Jack Shannon tenor performances, Amos n Andy, News for Voters and Weather Forecasts across late evening hours.
Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dyer. Radio groups planned to hear Governor Lanion's acceptance speech Thursday. Farmers began cutting corn and some sold cattle due to pasture and water shortages. Several farmers found work on State Highway 50.
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