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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
4
A column critiques alcohol excess and proclaims the price drop in silver held by the government. It notes affidavits about Kansas Democrats offered state jobs for party loyalty and comments on a failing Missouri sales tax and Kansas’ hesitation to pursue sales tax plans as neighbors test the policy.
A German speaker contrasted government led public humiliations of Jews and women with U S lynchings, noting differences in government policy. The piece also covers Grover Bergdoll resisting military jurisdiction on return, and under a tax bill John D Rockefeller Jr donated $25 million in Standard Oil stock, potentially offsetting some surtax.
The House and Senate clash over Howard C. Hopson and the utility operator witness used for questioning by the Senate committee. The dispute raises a new question of contempt between the two houses. Democrats denounce Hoover’s constitutional change bid as a political maneuver while avoiding discussion of the statement itself.
University of Kansas students will return to a nearly paved campus with Oread Avenue between Fourteenth and Thirteenth streets completed and a mostly finished Spooner Library remodeling costing about 30 000 dollars to house the Thayer art collection as Spooner Thayer. Other items include stadium south sections progress, union building excavation, and new city storage use replacing Sutters and Marshall garage. Also notes on travelers and delegates attending Epworth League conference in Baldwin with list of participants.
A short humor piece titled Poor Pa by Claude Callan features a speaker recounting a telephone conversation with his mother and a woman named Betty. The quip centers on the awkward moment of introduction and the caller's self awareness during the exchange.
Mrs. John J. Kistler hosted an afternoon for the first birthday of Josephine Jean with many children and mothers. Attendees included Pearl Hammig, Agnes Pine, Mildred Leonhard, and Lloyd Pi, plus five generations represented by the Simmons family and others.
Details from twenty five years ago report Dolly Graeber and Park Hetzel joining Harry Hetzel on a two week White River boating trip Arkansas with five companions. Paris to London aviation attempt by Herbert Latham with $25000 prize, after 70 miles engine trouble prompts stop. Social notices note Mrs Holliday and Mrs Wight dinners and other local moves.
Miss Grace Poff accepted a position with Mr J Gordon Gibb at his book store. The United Presbyterians will serve ice cream and cake this evening at Mrs Wilsons corner Berkley and New Hampshire. Lawrence wheelmen attend Topeka race meeting with lantern parade and races. Board of Regents filled Latin chair after Prof D H Robinson’s death with Hannah Oliver in charge and Agnes Emery elected as assistant. New pharmacy assistant elected to fill vacancy from S R Boyce’s resignation. George Wagner, Northwestern instructor, chosen for Latin. Walks contract let for cement paths around the library and chancellor’s residence. J H Cohn back at his store after illness. Spencer Spaulding and Eben Baldwin to Boston with Kansas Knight Templars. Nelle Cadien returns from St Louis. Will McAllister advancing Cecil Spooner. A Henley at Mackinac Straits. I B Read and wife to Exelsior Springs.
In a terse reminiscence townsfolk recall Professor Smith as a profound thinker who liked to think anywhere. He was last seen while swimming when he shouted I am thinking implying his lifelong habit of deep contemplation. His distinctive lisp was noted by colleagues.
Rex Moore accepts Wanda Steele’s adoring devotion and proposes, while Laurie plans an abrupt marriage to Mark Albery for money and status. Albery warns Laurie about exposure after a Chelsea flat sighting, as Rex contemplates return and Laurie endures fear of Glad’s lies and a mounting social trap.
J W O Bryon commends editorials on fiscal restraint for city projects. He argues local taxes should stay within necessity and warns against national extravagance, urging prudent spending and accountability.
Assorted items report a court hearing where Edward Swirski defends his parenting against diet demands for his son, claiming constitutional rights. Pearl Stein travels with an artificial leg but is struck by a car near Oakland, fracturing her leg. A thief steals George Imboden s fishing tackle kit but his license returns in the mail. Vern Arnett s sneeze causes a neck dislocation and he collapses while calling for help with deputies providing aid.
The cat vanishes as the magician jokes about tricks and the quick appearances and disappearances unfold. The performer laughs at the surprise while claiming to practice many small tricks and old ones, noting an impending departure to a journey or show.
In a traveling world tour tale Willy Nilly asks the magician for a farewell favor. The pair drive in the Two-Ways auto to Puddle Muddle for a dry run of tricks before departure. The magician agrees to perform but keeps methods hidden, insisting on surprise and wonder.
A health piece from the New York Academy of Medicine explains how heat stresses the body. It details how skin dilation and increased blood volume raise heat loss and the need to drink water with adequate salt to replace losses.
Topeka dispatch assesses odds of a fall special session under Governor Landon. Observers doubt a session unless schools funding or federal grant needs arise. Debate centers on social security, pensions, and tax burdens amid cautious Republican optimism and national spotlight. ايضا mention of sister's death telegram and Providence funeral plans.
A dense list of radio programs across stations KMBC WREN WDAF WDAE WDAP KMHC KMUC KMI C and more for Friday August 16 detailing orchestras hosts and times including Irene Rich Lucille Manners Leith Stevens and Oliver Naylor ensembles plus sports and weather lineup notes the schedule extends into Saturday and Sunday with similar entries.
RELIEF AFAR OFF Topeks reports lingering summer heat across Kansas with near 100 degree readings and a forecast that century temperatures may continue. Federal meteorologist S. D. Flora notes Kansas remains the hot spot while northwest regions cool, no rainfall in three days, and only modest relief expected tomorrow. An obituary is listed but contains no readable details.
Mrs. William B. Smith born in Missouri April 5 1850. She married Hiram Norwine, Benton Hubbell, and William H. Smith, dying August 1925. Funeral August 12 1935 at Rumsey Bros. burial Hubbell Hill Ton ganoxie Kan. Survivors include husband John Norwine, three sisters, four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Also notes marriage licenses issued to Charles L Walker Ben Meaths Lawrence Ia and A J Allison Peoria Ill.
Irene Henderson files in district court for divorce from Arthur Henderson. They wed July 17, 1932, and have no children. The action arises amid a notable personal dispute described in the Journal-World classified section.
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