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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1936
Page
4
A WPA director aims to keep administration nonpartisan while subordinates show indications of party influence in relief distribution. The piece notes political manipulation of WPA funds, camouflaged tactics, and the potential impact on the upcoming national campaign. Governor Landon returns to Kansas after an eastern campaign swing.
Secretary Hull supports the exclusion order as properly issued under American law. The odd point remains that a communist can run for president in the United States while foreign communists are barred from entering to aid his campaign.
Lawrence residents weigh whether the scorching season has peaked as temperatures fail to reach 100 degrees by noon and stay under 102 all day. Weather reports claim the cool day marks a shift after a stretch of intense heat.
The Goodland News relays impressions from Washington drought specialists touring the Midwest. They found farmers knowledgeable yet wary, irrigation scarce, and local markets tight. One report says 25 years to meaningful change, while nature may mend conditions faster than experts.
The largest distribution of the state highway fund since the gasoline tax law eight een months ago will be made September 1. Three and one half million dollars will be divided among 105 Kansas counties with Douglas county receiving $40,641.21. Local social and university notes follow, including enrollment shifts due to drought and visits in Salina, Tonganoxie, and Lawrence, along with a marriage announcement for Hazel Dell Wiggins and Clarence H. Schaake and upcoming home at 2224 Massachusetts street. Dean Havenhill returns from Fox Illinois while Mrs. Griesa plans Imperial Auction bridge club gathering tomorrow.
A brief note presents the short work Poor Pa by Claude Callan, a 1936 era piece. The excerpt mentions a mistaken telephone call, with Ma insisting the caller has wrong family member, reflecting domestic humor in the dialogue.
Twenty five years ago on Friday August 28 Lawrence was named a postal savings depository by the United States postmaster general. A fatal engine strike near Maple Grove cemetery claimed farmer William Zimmerman. Clothiers plan earlier closing times starting September 1 with weekday hours 6 pm and Saturday 10 30 pm. Local society notes record visits and travels among residents including Allan Shaw of Coffeyville, Miss Mabel Stone of Emporia, and Mrs. W T Sinclair hosting a whist group for Mrs. George Shaw’s California trip.
Forty years ago the city hosts bicycle races at the driving park south of town drawing riders from Lawrence and surrounding towns. A fatal wreck on South Massachusetts street near dark involved a runaway horse team ridden by Joseph Wind, injuring Billy Miller and killing one of his horses. Police tried to assist, and the Mills family attended to the scene while residents prepared for a holiday atmosphere with visitors and receptions. Several locals return from travels and guests arrive in town for gatherings as Prof. and Mrs. Dunlan plan to attend after Europe trip.
Henry Desque born April 14 1853 in Reinpfalz Germany immigrated 1873 to America and moved to Kansas five years later He died August 11 1936 in Topeka widow Lena Desque and eight children survive including four sons John Charles Henry Edward Gerhart and two daughters Louise Reilly and Mary Kupper 12 grandchildren one great grandchild Funeral services held August 12 at home then Overbrook Methodist church with Rev G G Horn and Rev G S Pritchett Pallbearers listed Interment in Overbrook cemetery He lived on a farm north of Enterprise schoolhouse for 86 years.
In Ashboro high school, Mike Hannigan, a handsome football player, becomes entangled with Annabel Monroe who schemes to date him. Annabel pressures Mike for a date while her father considers his future, and Mike faces a moral crossroads as he navigates class, loyalty, and pressure from Carolyn Torrance and Denis Ford.
A short scene depicts a frightened chick rescued by Mrs Quacko as Mr Quake guides the fall to soft grass. The exchange ends with reassurance that the chick was not hurt and a suggestion to walk more slowly.
A young chicken, soothed by Mrs Quacko and Mr Quacko, is carried toward a dark pond night. The duck family comforts him as tears fall and his bruised feet are bandaged with brook liniment. The mother shelters him beneath her wing for rest.
The article explains congenital and acquired glaucoma with primary and secondary forms. It notes insidious and sudden onset, loss of peripheral vision first, and possible symptoms such as headaches halos and eye pain. Treatments include eye drops to contract the pupil and drain aqueous humor, with surgery for nonresponders. early control reduces damage.
Pi J M Watson, Frankfort’s oldest resident and Civil War veteran, died yesterday after living in Frankfort for over 70 years. He formerly served as postmaster and mayor of Frankfort.
Hartford Kentucky: Foster Bennett suffers a fractured leg after a truck veers off the road into his home. Mrs Bennett escapes unharmed. San Diego: George Myatt and Miss Georgia Smith marry at home plate as Padres win 3 2 with Shiver homering. Oklahoma City: Wesley Shaw court remarks reveal multiple brothers in prison bands and burglary plea. Galveston: para chute jumper William Baker hospitalized with two leg fractures. Chicago: tenant dispute ends in fine after Ihde admits he is not owner. Lincoln: lawyers blame extreme heat in bid for Nebraska supreme court rehearing on quiet title suit.
Project manager C A Logan reports that all cooperative agreements must be signed by January 1 1937. Farmers in the project area who have not sent in applications should notify the Ottawa office to be included. Conditions currently hinder alfalfa and grass seeding. if not favorable, delay until spring or fall. Newly built terraces should be disked or harrowed after completion to level uneven areas and create a uniform levee. Operations should run on the contour and parallel to terraces. Terracing work is active on the Oscar Turner farm. Asa Turner's farm near the Douglas Franklin county line on US 59 will be terraced next.
A large terrace system at the D. W. Johanning farm near West Tally creek demonstrates rapid progress in soil conservation. Richard Campbell conducts a terracing demo at Valley Falls with a 10-20 tractor and 7-foot blade, while plans proceed for multiple farms including Elm, Schwartz, Clarin, Dunlop, Garrock, Dye, and Lewis. Farmers are urged to apply for agreements by January 1. Farm topographic surveys have been completed on multiple properties to support engineering and agronomy plans for cooperative construction.
The United States reiterates a policy of non intervention in internal affairs as Uruguay proposes mediation in Spain. The State Department cites past interventions in Cuba and China while stressing Europe’s dynastic and financial tensions and noting that any mediation would involve broader European interests.
Radio schedule fragment lists WREN WDAF KMBC programs by time with orchestras and hosts including Roy Campbell Frank Farrell Joan Marsh Irene Rich Clara Lupt Em and Andre Kostelanetz. Weather forecasts and late night dance and operatic segments appear across stations with multiple orchestras and public figures.
Fred Cooper a club custodian reported to police this morning that the Colored Elks club at 735 New Hampshire street was broken into last night. $40 belonging to Cooper was taken. Entry was gained by tearing a hole in a screen door and lifting a night latch. Charles F. Smith of Independence Missouri pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in police court this morning and was fined $30 by Police Judge Don Hults.
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