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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1937
Page
4
A faith exhortation calls believers to purify their souls through obedience to the truth in the Spirit and to love the brethren earnestly with a pure heart. The message emphasizes sincere communal love and moral integrity within the faith.
The governor and Mrs. Walter Haxman sold their six room Hutchinson home after twenty two years moving to the Topeka executive mansion. The narrative notes Kansas governors no longer return to former homes after serving, citing past occupants who moved to mansions or Washington. It ends with a wry reflection on the governor’s adjusted life and sleep.
County commissioners issued winter coal bids for about 800 tons for all county buildings. A Lawrence dealer with high volume offered the low price but the contract went to a higher bidder. Officials said they knew nothing of the coal in the low bid, while the coal comes from a Kansas field and has sold over 32,000 tons to government. The save potential was about 45 dollars, yet the commission awarded to a higher bidder, prompting questions about the procedure.
The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey combined show will visit North Lawrence on Thursday September 16. An expanded area was required because the older grounds could not hold the crowd, reflecting a shift in local opinion toward visiting circuses as community events.
The Ottawa Herald argues state film censorship boards are obsolete and should be eliminated. It notes self censorship in the industry reduces objections, cites Kansas as among the few states still maintaining boards, and urges legislature to remove them as useless relics of the past.
The Wichita Eagle quotes a Topeka Journal opinion about August heat in Washington delaying a farm bill. Kansas farmers are described as resilient. A separate police court note records continuances for William Pelzel of Lawrence on DUI and George Brooks on assault, with dates August 20 and August 18. The piece also mentions the first cheese factory in Rome, New York, in 1851.
Rip and Willy Nilly patrol in darkness as Rip believes Christopher Columbus Crow is involved. A loud bird call and silent clues hint at a hidden presence behind the mystery, with an ominous storm approaching and no moon or stars visible. Rip hesitates to reveal what he suspects, fearing to tattle. Tomorrow vopner Falls.
Dr Iago Galdston reviews infantile paralysis and the potential protective spray for nasal mucosa using 1 percent zinc sulphate 1 percent pentocain and ½ percent table salt. He notes the disease is caused by a filterable virus and outlines questions about entry channels and spread after identifying the cause.
Mrs R J Harrell of Clinton suffered a broken arm when cars driven by G Dial of Lawrence and R J Harrell collided at Sixth and Mississippi streets at seven last evening. Mrs Harrell was taken to a local hospital.
Kansas University shifts medical duties eliminating the Contract Practise controversy. Dr. H L Chambers resigns university consultation hours while remaining on medical school faculty. Dr James Naismith assumes duties as university physician while he works from his office most of the day. The change ends Chambers as university physician this winter.
The text explains that infantile paralysis reaches the central nervous system via the olfactory nerves. It reviews experiments by Olitsky, Cox, Armstrong, Harrison, Sabin, and others showing tannic acid, sodium alum, and zinc sulfate nasal sprays protected mice and monkeys against the virus, with zinc sulfate offering strong protection.
A rookie patrolman in Richmond questions a tourist car with Ohio tags, asking for the driver’s origin after noting the vehicle was drifting from its lane. The exchange ends with a pointed reminder of Ohio plates. A Philadelphia zoo note mentions five electric eels.
In a wildfire escape near a cliff Ted leads Kay and Marion to safety as Marion learns her father is dead. Ted confronts Josh Hastings who lies about Scrap Johnson’s death. Hastings suffers a stroke as Ted demands the truth and a confession before authorities.
Forty years ago Kansas City planned to link with New York Chicago St Louis and Omaha by long distance telephone under new rates of one cent a mile for five minutes. Missouri and Kansas Telephone's Alonzo Burt and Superintendent Mc Daniels led negotiations. Also notes include Windmill grocery head change Frank Riddle arrival, Inspector Sutton's Denver transfer, Willard McMurray named Belleville principal, summer trips by Mr. and Mrs. Grosvenor, and local burglaries with pants stolen and heirloom watch taken.
Miss Peggy Black traveled to Atchison for employment. Harold Enoch family from Topeka and Calif visitors joined L L Division kinship aturday. Robert Jones left for Phoenix. Ella Jones to stay longer. W Cline and others visited Clarence Sanders and H H Kimmel. L H Schmidt arranged medical care in Kansas City next week. Walter Wyatt family from Horton visiting relatives. Estel Bales to coach athletics and teach commerce at McLouth High. Epworth League Institute attendance to Baldwin. W M A picnic planned next Thursday with Frank Schaeffer leading. Lois McHenry visited from Kansas City. William and Kenneth Miller plus Aaron Marker crew visited. Bonnnie and Betty Burnam from Oberlin with grandparents Finis Ashworth. Elmer Manion and family from Topeka visited. Band practice began with J H Cochran as leader. first concert Saturday. Homer Riley family returned home.
A line from a 1957 Publishers Syndicate piece quotes a daughter who says she hates men, though she offers no reason. The mother notes that men are respectful to the daughter, which the speaker interprets as insulting to herself and her view of men.
A dense schedule of radio broadcasts across WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations detailing numerous programs from 5:45 p m through midnight including orchestra performances talk shows news and variety acts featuring artists like Hal Kemp's Band Tommy Dorsey Amos n Andy and Ozzie Nelson with multiple venues and times across Friday evening and Saturday morning August 14 15.
A long list of visitors from Kansas City Topeka and Springfield drop by the Steeper Casebier and Hesse households. Longevity noted in Union Township with several residents over eighty. Lydia Otto dies in Ozawkie and funeral services are held in McLouth with out of town relatives attending.
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