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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1932
Page
4
Fragmented OCR notice from a Lawrence Kansas paper includes post office entry data and instructions on subscription delivery times. It mentions the Audit Bureau of Circulations and hints at readership services and publication scheduling.
A wartime period collage notes Garner Texans on prohibition, Hitler’s warnings in Germany, and royalist strains in Spain. It mentions the Kiwanis Rotary baseball game, labor-saving machines, and public calls to create jobs amid unemployment fears, with local club references and civic mood woven through.
The piece notes that while machines may speed production and supply many needs and comforts, their full benefits depend on social changes not yet understood. It mentions Kansas City police destroying slot machines amid prosecutor actions and city manager influence, plus reflections on local civic reform and a newspaper man’s European comparison of living standards.
In Lawrence Massachusetts visitors Mrs F H Snow and Mrs W H Brown stayed short time after visiting Andover and Marblehead Tent City rises at Woodlawn Park for Free Methodist camp meeting conference with about one hundred tents to be pitched and two to three hundred members expected today. Camp Fire awards at Robinson gymnasium honor Nadine Morrison Bertha Thomas Hazel Eberhart with certificates enabling guardianship of Camp Fire groups. C L Scott to be C of C secretary for Lawrence Chamber of Commerce succeeding H B Sparks. Rotary club camp for boys leaves Saturday from Hanes Bicycle Shop with eighteen boys traveling in touring cars.
Fortunes note a wedding of Miss Johanna Will and C E Griffis at the bride's home on August 11 with Rev Paley officiating. John L Bruce receives Army of the Cumberland reunion invite for September 16 in Chattanooga. J M Spencer travels to Oklahoma for a few weeks. James Brooks handles county records duties in his absence. Clara Rutherford departs for a two week Colorado visit. Charlie Elwell leaves for Colorado Salt Lake City and western trips. Dr S W Williston journeys for building stone samples to Ft Scott Pleasanton and Girard. Williston has visited about 75 counties this summer. The most remarkable stone is red sandstone from Phillips County.
Forty years ago notes record Geo. Real now of Leavenworth visiting. C C Irwin back from Colorado and ill at home. Ottawa excursion draws crowds. marriage license issued to James W Collins and Polly K Hiney. Local street work on Connecticut street. new Consolidated Barb Wire Co building foundation. steamer incident near dam. Asa D Kennedy resigns as Lawrence schools head to lead Kinset schools. Kate and Gertie Deveaux visit Denver. Mrs Josephine Hutchings and Helen return from New York. Prof D H Robinson returns from Mexico. Ottawa excursion attracts large turnout with A O U W program.
On this date in Kansas history 1898 Governor Lewelling states he has no information about reports Kansas coal operators rejected the Santa Fe settlement offer. In 1894 Charles Robinson, first governor of Kansas, dies at his home near Lawrence. TRY FOR WOMEN'S RECORD.
Louise Thaden and Frances Marsalis flew a flying boundary over Curtiss field aiming for a new women’s endurance record. Refueling at 8 am EST they reached 68 hours aloft, passing the halfway mark at 2 1 am EST with 61 hours 10 minutes. They must stay airborne 123 hours 20 minutes to beat the 122 hour 20 minute record.
Baggage room and a Standard Oil filling station in Baldwin were broken into last night. Gasoline was stolen and clothing taken from trunks in the baggage room. Entry to the baggage room was via the depot waiting area, and the filling station door lock was broken.
Barry Cabot returns to banking life after a glamour filled stage in New York night clubs while a murder case shadows Brian Strong. Mantell tempts Cabot with truth and risk as Strong’s fate hangs on a slim chance, and Janet Perry’s disappearance fuels Cabot’s conscience and loyalty amid gangland intrigue.
Mary Graham Bonner presents a quaint scene where Mr and Mrs Quacko Duck discuss their one week old car after a collision. Wily Nilly remarks on the smashed fender while Mrs Quacko explains the need for transport and its unusual one cylinder and a half engine.
A Montreal court scene ends with Jean Beauchamp repeatedly removing and reattaching his hat amid a loitering charge. In Philadelphia a pet shop escapee box constrictor is found harmless, basking near a radiator. Atlanta reports the naval reserve unit winning its second national honor. Chicago notes Clarence Darrow at 75 saying age is mental and youth ties to the mind.
Topeka dispatch reports slightly cooler and fair weather expected across Kansas after a prolonged heat wave. Meteorologist S D Fiera says temperatures will top out 85 to 90 degrees, with 65 to 70 degree lows regionally. Emporia hit 98 degrees. scattered rains noted including 1.05 inches at Gentralia and other measurable totals. A rodeo in Sidney, New Mexico features a steer roping incident. Also, Topeka seeks $8,000 for waterworks improvements, filed with the Public Service Commission.
Mrs G V Hartman of Cherryvale remains slow recovering after a car accident on the road between Iola and Garnett while en route to Baldwin with a party of Cherryvale girls from the Epworth Benge Institute. Several companions listed include Misses Jean Hartman Lucille Dack Geneva Landrath Eleanor Jackson and Carol ase. Also noted are visiting Miss Eunice Britt of the Kansas City National Training School staying with the Liston family and Baker University events including Baker Night at Haworth League with President Fleming and a Male Quartet led by accompanist Irene Sterling. Gerald Behrig James Russell Gerald McCulloh and Roland Rogers comprise the quartet with Jeraldine Johnson, a Baker senior, giving readings. Gilbert Machin of Wamego spends the week in Baldwin.
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