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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1935
Page
4
A Lawrence Kansas post office notice and a page of opinion items discuss Hoover era politics and economic relief. It notes California relief seekers, Haile Selassie, Mussolini and Hitler as context. Hoover asks for constitutional clarification, with critique of New Deal governance and rising relief costs in Douglas County.
Miss Hannah Oliver visits her brother in Victory Colorado while Dr. J W Twente prepares to move to Durham for shipping to Lawrence. The Twente family bought a home on Louisiana street. A new New Farm Club was organized at Pleasant Valley with ten members led by Mrs H G Van Neste and Miss Mildred Smith. Reginald Kepler takes a two week Denver vacation then will enroll at Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia. Dorothea Simons returns from New Mexico and Colorado. Miss Janet Simons visits Lyons Kansas. The Smiths from 1101 New Hampshire street return from a motor trip to Los Angeles leaving June 4. The Corel couple hosts a 2nd birthday party for Charles Jr. Corrine Constant announces engagement to Sherman Delaney of Fort Worth Texas. Mrs Vic Olson hosts a gathering for sisters and nieces including Miss Minnie Smith and Misses Alma and Irene Smith. Miss Merle Cox and Miss Imogene Cox host four bridge tables at the Colonial tea room honoring Miss Mary Brooks of Eureka. Delmer Gale Frost is born to Mr and Mrs Robert M Frost. Gussie Gaskill leaves for New York to become librarian at Cornell. The Gerhart family returns from a three week vacation in Denver and Colorado Springs. The Griffiths host a wedding as daughter Margaret marries"}
The senate finance committee retreated from a plan to cut income tax exemptions amid fierce protests. Senator Vandenberg urged stopping spending first, arguing tax revisions await a balanced budget. He urged immediate action to curb expenditures, suggesting taxes could rise later to bridge the gap. Reporters noting Hoover interview gaps on political topics.
A light anecdote notes Daisy plans a trip with her aging husband to the seashore for his health, following a doctor’s advice. The brief item reflects a humorously resigned tone about domestic arrangements and travel.
Miss bride from Owensboro Kentucky married Marion Cooper of Kansas City Kansas. The ceremony was performed by Rev Curtis Griffith, the bride's brother. The couple, now on a motor trip through the Ozarks, plan to reside in Kansas City Kansas.
Laurie loves Rex Moore but promises to marry Mark Albery to save Rex’s career. Rex heads for a Pacific fight while Albery schemes to dissolve the fake marriage. Laurie's sister Gladys flirts with a wealthy prodigal, disturbing Laurie's peace and plans.
Rex Moore declares love for Laurie but she rejects the rekindled romance, revealing she plans to marry Albery for his money. The scene unfolds in a sunlit Chelsea living room as Rex contemplates a Pacific flight and a tense future with Laurie's guarded resolve. Rex has an important conference tomorrow.
Twenty five years ago on Tuesday August 18 reports note philosopher Dr. John Boodin completing manuscript readings in Boston and visiting theologian Hugh Black in Union Theology Seminary. A gas lit night ball game by Indians from Car isle at Woodland Park promises a 2000 seat turnout. Golden wedding celebration at Kennedy farm for Oliver P Kennedy and wife with dinner, punch, lawn program, and a Harry Kemp poem. Mrs Baxter honored by Ladies of the Literary re with Hawthorne scarlet letter copies. Camping party heads to Lecompton for ten days in an old fog cabin. Woodland park picnic gathers former campers W E Hazen family and others. Laura Topham departs for Kalispel by Kansas City with Frances Dinsmoor.
Forties era notes list Rob Manley among selected officials for this weeks bicycle meet in Topeka. Also mentions improvements to the opera house interior with new papering and scenery and travels of several local residents. A Y M C A convention history and gathering at Bismarck Grove are recalled alongside a recent fatal California car accident near Madera.
Ralph Hixon filed for divorce against Alice Hixon in district court yesterday alleging a December 1933 marriage in Olathe and noting they have one child.
Mary Graham Bonner narrates Willy Nilly’s visit to a magical show where a tall magician changes ears. Willy Nilly proclaims beauty, but Mrs Quacko Duck and Christopher Columbus Crow remain silent, offering no visible reaction to the altered ears.
At a Irvington House conference Dr Alfred E. Cohn of Rockefeller Hospital warned New York City about rheumatic fever. He cited that about 2 percent of schoolchildren have had rheumatic fever and half of them suffer heart damage, with roughly one in every hundred NYC schoolchildren doomed to die within fifteen years from rheumatic heart weakness. He noted the fever is infectious, typically appears around age twelve, and lacks a specific cure or early distinctive symptoms.
Vern Johnson, seven, died after a rattlesnake strike in Floyd Johnson’s yard while handling a rattler from a snake he found in the back yard. G. O. Hubbell and M. J. Thompson are listed among local stars in a separate note.
Lydia Catlin McFarland and companions recount a journey by powerboat from Memphis toward the Gulf, noting river lore, sandbar mishaps, drifting days, and encounters with unfriendly Arkansas river folk. They drift at three miles per hour, hoard gas for emergencies, and observe wildlife as reporters from along the route chase their tale.
AP reports a string of brief items from across the country. It notes the birth records of Pete and Repeat Jones in Charleston and quirky local happenings in Sharpsville Lincoln and Meeker Oklahoma. An 48 year old baseball club is formed.
Mrs. Frank Pettengill announces the birth of a daughter on Monday. The baby and mother are at Memorial hospital and doing nicely. Nearby: Mrs. Dollie Hill visited the Fred Harmon home, and Mr. Gantz in Lasprenss hospital had three toes amputated while doctors fear the fourth. Various local visitors and family updates follow with names and visits across Villa Eden and surrounding areas.
Listing of radio programs across KMRC WREN WDAF KMBC WDAF WREN and other stations for Tuesday evening August 5 featuring performers such as Melodies of Manhattan Heller Carter Armstrong and Wayne King Serenade. Includes sports reviews and orchestral ensembles with times from 5:30 pm to midnight and notes on local visits.
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