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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1937
Page
4
A devotional line emphasizes that keeping commandments proves Christ abides in believers and that they dwell in him through the Spirit given to them. The verse from 1 John 3 4 anchors the spiritual assurance in present faith and guidance.
Governor Stark orders prosecutors to pursue slot machines in Missouri, with emphasis on Jackson County and Kansas City. The move spurs rapid action from machine owners, who may remove or relocate the devices overnight, recalling Lawrence’s past crackdowns. The governor’s stance appears firm despite potential pushback from crooks.
Congressional forecasters expect a November session to tackle unfinished items from the recently closed session. President Roosevelt may announce his intentions within days. Congress will seek back home sentiment on whether matters left undone should be carried to a conclusion quickly. The notion that Washington is plotting new measures to please the public may not excite rural voters. Some believe Congress could refresh the country by pausing legislative tinkering.
An administration supporter in Washington says the administration treats opposing views on New Deal policy as trial balloons. The piece suggests the country may be kept fooled until the last minute, praising evasion and double-dealing as a virtue in this era.
An extract from Marshall Field & Company advertisements reflects on education and its role. It argues the world is not a rosy backdrop but a busy, demanding arena shaping learning, discipline, and effort in public and private life.
The clipping discusses education methods and graduates struggles with basic math, Fort Riley maneuvers receiving public support, a Wyoming forest fire with few casualties, a Shanghai shelling killing 400 and injuring 1000, and scientists questioning the Coronado stone near Atchison. It frames these as reflections on society and the costs of conflict and learning.
Mary Graham describes a warm day of pond play with Mr Quacko Mrs Quacko and young ducks led by Willy Nilly. The group enjoys diving races and a tub relay while Top Notch wary of the water is teased gently and Christopher returns with news.
Germs differ radically in how they injure the body. Some enter and multiply, causing local damage, while others stay confined yet produce toxins absorbed into the bloodstream. Tuberculosis germs typify the first pattern while diphtheria germs illustrate the second.
Tomorrow Abuse of Stimulants outlines immunization methods using toxins and altered viruses to provoke antitoxins, noting vaccines for diphtheria scarlet fever and other diseases. A Marine Corps recruiting report from Washington D C shows 4 798 men enlisted in the past fiscal year, including 85 born in Kansas and 238 from Kansas City district. Kansas Kansas City district office is in the new post office building, Kansas City MO, with a monthly quota and direct send to San Diego.
GPW N Hutchens, 64, died Friday from an infection caused by an insect bite on his finger Doctors cited a deficiency of white blood cells as a contributing factor.
The first known Indian fair in the state opens for three days at Mayetta on the Pottawatomie reservation. C M Blair of Haskell and agency superintendent leads attendance. Joe Blandin, a Haskell graduate, serves as president. The event aims to help Indians improve through competition.
Twenty five years ago on Tuesday August 24 Private Oral Hatcher of Company H reported to hospital with appendicitis after marching. He received emergency care and was sent home to Overbrook as others in the unit endure sore feet. Local notes mention road adoption near Bonner Springs Linwood Eudora and a Moose drill prize of 200 won by Lawrence chapter with Topeka first.
Forties era items report Mr George Hollingberry returning after six weeks away and County Attorney A C Mitchell coming back from Colorado. Miss May and Ida Edmondson plan to buy fall stock in the east while Miss Annie Carter hosts a birthday party. A pavilion party at Bowersock's draws many youths, Clara Patterson visits from Newton, and bicycle routes are praised as roads improve. George Ray Phillips updates Monk's billiard hall interior for Tracy Learnard's store. The Board of Education rents Park Building to Knapp Brothers for laundry at $50 yearly. J B Reece of Union Pacific plans to move his family to Lawrence next month. Ground breaks for Griffin Ice Co cold storage plant to store 5 000 barrels. Stricklands move to Tongonoxie. Earl opens a general dry goods store.
Neill, a young federal agent, travels to Baltimore to rescue Janet after a dinner dispute with Prescott Fanning. He discovers Fanning dead aboard a yacht and Janet injured but alive. He suspects Janet shot in self defense and vows to protect her while unraveling the truth amid a tense midnight escape.
A wire-haired terrier pup romped along the Broad Street subway tracks during peak rush hour in Philadelphia causing trains to stall for 17 minutes as staff tried to capture it. The dog vanished from the tunnel as suddenly as it appeared amid the flash of life item.
Comic poem by Claude Callan about a niece at church and a boyfriend shaping her choices. Observes social expectations with humor. Published in 1937 by Publishers Syndicate.
Minneapolis firefighter Mickey dies after leaping for a brass pole mascot role and falling 16 feet. The incident follows a dramatic display of professional jealousy and a chaotic firefighting scene.
In a humorous reminiscence, SILO SAM recalls visiting a nearby roller skating rink with Mary. He laughs at wobbling on skates, the roaring wheels, and the loud music, and reflects on aging bravado as he bets on “two more practices” before quitting.
Florence P Temple former wife of AT T president Walter S Gifford was killed by a fall from her eleventh floor hotel apartment. She was 45 and had recently lived in a two room suite while in ill health. Her divorce from Gifford occurred in 1929 at Reno. She later married John Temple and had been treated for a nervous disorder. George Olson the hotel manager saw the body on a two story rear extension.
Postmaster Jim Farley used the post Fourth of July lull to tell all postal employees to keep typewriters and adding machines well oiled and covered. Fourth Assistant Smith W. Purdom says the matter is not being given proper attention and threatens action.
Next Tuesday Schubert Funeral Home representative will discuss Babies. Schubert Funeral Home located at 1020 New Hampshire. contact phone 366.
Radio listings from WREN KMBC WDAF and others show a dense schedule with programs across all hours, including orchestras, talk shows, news, weather, and special features. Notable entries include Ken Bernie, Benny Goodman, Paul Sabin, Hal Kemp, and Jimmie making appearances, with multiple weather forecasts and midnight headlines. Marriage licenses issued include John C. Walwalworth with Letha J. Riley and Sheldon K. Smith with Rowena M. Glenn.
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