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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1935
Page
4
The World notes worldwide grief over the Alaska crash near Point Barrow that killed Will Rogers and Wiley Post. Rogers inspired a unique stage and press persona, while Post stood as one of aviation’s greatest fliers, with both men remaining true to humble roots and prompting a vast shared sense of kinship and loss.
Congressional managers announce the soldier bonus will appear on the calendar soon after the session resumes next year. The move is framed as political stock in trade for the national election year, with campaigns ready to polish up and display such issues for voter appeal.
A Windmill grocery robbery about six dollars in small change is noted after midnight on a Saturday. Ed Klein dies in St Luke's hospital Kansas City. George Reed, county motorcycle officer, injured in a collision. University remodeling includes Ike's confectionery repaints and new booths. A Kansas Pioneer statue is relocated east of Fraser Hall. Robinson gymnasium floor upgrades promise a top Midwest court. A social gathering features multiple local residents and a birthday event for Miss Alice March at Ingleside Home.
Twenty five years ago on Saturday August 17 a dancing party honored Miss Viola Voelker of Washington DC. Reports note travels of Mrs C O Aston and daughters, Mildred Houston to Denver, Levert Higgins, Kent Cravens to Estes Park with Paul O Leary, and Anna Arnett’s return from Chicago. Also listed are Francis Stevens visiting from New York, a family trip to Eureka Springs, Missouri tours, and a motor trip to Missouri.
Forty years ago on Saturday August 17, Dan Sutter recalled the Journal crowd enjoying watermelons. A well attended Mrs Wilsons social lit by lanterns is noted. Heavy rains loosened parking near Chancellor Snow s residence. People travel for meetings and sermons as several locals return from distant trips and events. A Lawrence musical at Mrs B S Noyes featured Miss Abbie Noyes and Miss May Hoyt with the Mull company planning Boston performances next week. Christine Jaedicke hosted a lawn party on Indiana street with friends and treats for guests.
Laurie Moores fear fuels a tense London confrontation with Jimmy Dallas after discovering Gladys secretly writes to and meets him. Dallas denies intent to marry, insists on friendship, and warns Laurie not to probe further as Wanda Steele overhears their exchange.
Sundown: IES-pi Le features a playful scene with talking animals including Jelly Bear, Sweet Face the lamb, Top Notch the rooster, Rip the dog, and Willy Nilly as they debate ears and followage in a whimsical rhythm.
Children gathered in front of Willy Nillys house as a magician performed tricks. A rabbit appeared from a hat a cat materialized from nowhere a pig rested on Jelly Bear s shoulder and seeds were found under Mrs Quacko s wing The hat act was impressive and the crowd imitated Christopher Columbus Crow and other characters during the display
Face Rip and Willy Nills visit a place called Puddle Muddie where Willy Nilly writes numbers and guesses them back. The crowd cheers as he departs, praising the unique charm of Puddle Muddie, while he still has to tend to his ears. Monday marks Sweet Face's Meadow.
Miss E Blanche Reineke died Friday at Bethany Hospital Kansas City Kansas after a fall caused a fractured femur followed by embolism. A devoted photographer and community leader she helped found the Woman's Commercial Club and La Solidaire, served as vice president of the Photographer's Association of America, and was active in Christian Science and Baptist church circles. She was buried August 12 in Shawnee Cemetery beside family graves.
Topeka reports August 1 cattle on feed for market in Kansas fell 45 percent from the prior year. Nationwide in corn-belt states the figure dropped 28.5 percent, with most reductions west of the Mississippi. Stocker and feeder cattle shipments to corn-belt markets in the first half rose 20 percent from 1934, the largest since 1930.
A dense list of radio programs from KMBC WREN WDAF and others shows a continuous lineup with orchestra concerts, singers, sports reviews, and variety hours. Notable names include Abe Lyman's Orchestra Glen Lee's Orchestra and Tiffany specific venues such as Hotel Bismarck and Palace Hotel Orchestra, with multiple time slots across the day.
Miss Zena Brown’s large toe was bitten off while swimming in Binghamton. A responder rushed her 14 miles for aid. a bass or snapping turtle may have been drawn by red nail paint. In Fairmont forty dogs were rounded up after a rabies scare. A boy pried the pound gate to rescue his dog. Philadelphia judges awarded a silver cup to John McCann for freckles. In Helena guards chased a shadow as a janitor spoke of his first day onboard.
Ottawa University president Warren P. Behan resigns effective October 1 while remaining a dean and Bible and religion professor after acting as president since 1931. AB Tom H. Smith, 45, World War I veteran decorated six times, was killed at the Skelly oil refinery. Kansas National Guard to greet Governor Landon at Camp Wichita. Local humor item ends with a joke about a hen house.
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