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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1931
Page
4
A scattered newspaper snippet lists national addresses for Korenzen Thompson Inc offices in multiple cities and mentions Associated Press rights. It then shifts to public notices, quotes a biblical verse, and references Lawrence Kansas readers regarding vacation forecasts and Lindberghs’ travel plans. It discusses Kansas oil field shutdowns and potential reopening prices, plus a regional cotton holiday proposal and southern agricultural concerns.
A Times analysis notes that wage earners show health improvement in the first seven months of this year vs last year, even as long droughts and suffering persist in the south. Observers warn prosperity may invite risky health choices, while bankers plan loans to Britain amid government spending concerns. Governor Roosevelt proposes to the New York legislature a dole system in a special message.
The piece notes a proposal to raise incomes by 50 percent to create a twenty million dollar unemployment fund, drawing criticism that it mirrors British policy and may be politically expedient but not suited for states or communities. It also covers railroad executives backing freight-rate hikes to fund needs, countered by industry voices warning higher rates would push traffic to highways and reduce revenue, plus a brief remark on a short duck season curtailed by federal action.
The Minneapolis Tribune cites Oklahoma Governor Murray calling football a common fight and announcing he will not attend games. The piece notes the political risk if he seeks national office, arguing the remark could harm any presidential run amid election season and football fervor.
Old Home Town hosts Oct 1 to 6 features by Olson Amusement and Vaudeville Co. Lawrence boys perform. Arthur Olson left for Chicago for vacation. Noble Sherwood on vacation from Berlin Cut Off N M where he works for the state. Campers return from near Clinton with Hugh Stmns Bob Starkweather Frank Pitt and Charlie Milton. Mrs Haynes Baldwin to host a Peach Feast for the Ladies' Review club. Winifred Fisher to host a party for Miss Marie Brice of Kansas City and Mrs Field addressed by Jennie Donnelly and others.
Mary Donnelly entertains a small group this afternoon in honor of Mrs. Kate Field of Du hnave wreagens. Lawn party follows with Miss Anna Jensen and Mrs. Lil lie Stupeck hosting friends this evening at Miss Jensen’s home. J H Dunkle and family visited the Lake this afternoon for an E J B Pierson launch evening.
Ten years ago on August 29 a National Rifle Shoot left three local Na stone Guard members missing from the Lawrence contingent at Fort Riley Capt. 5 A McKone and Sergeants Guy May and Norton Harrell failed to return. Other items note Miss Rose Morgan returned from Oxford England and Lt John Perkins injured after a Motorcycle accident on Massachusetts street.
The bronchoscope, once a novelty, now relies on miniature incandescent lamps for illumination and rigid tubes with tools. It enables physicians to inspect lungs, remove foreign bodies, diagnose conditions, and aid in treatment such as draining abscesses after tonsil operations, with broader uses in many organs.
Topeka Gov. Harry H Wood announced Rep. Jonas W. Graber of Kingman as state budget director effective September 1. Sen. FE. L. Barrier will be retained by the state school book investigating committee until its work ends. Barrier was appointed by former Gov. Clyde M. Reed in May 1929. Coffeyville A J Edwards of Los Angeles qualified for the caterpillar club after his airplane went out of control and forced a parachute landing. plane wrecked, rudder likely damaged in a storm. Goff sand slide killed Ferol Hendershot 11 and Millard Hendershot 10. brothers Harvey and Elmer Clark survived. Arkansas City Otis White, 28, killed in Aruba auto accident. he worked for an oil company. Beloit Arden Newsom of Wheaton, Ill., won Solomon Valley open tennis singles title, defeating Dehuny Pierpont of Wichita 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4.
Sam meets Freddy at the station as he quits his job to go west and declares he will marry her tonight. She resists, warning of poverty and loss of freedom, while Freddy presses for a rapid wedding, demanding an answer within thirty seconds. Sam, calm but conflicted, realizes she may have to confront an unforeseen future.
Sam Sherrill faces a tense proposal from Abbott, a wealthy newspaper owner, to marry him for money while her stepfather Fourth Adler son plots in the background. Freddy Munson plots to leave town, raising pressure as Sam contemplates fidelity, finances, and family ties amid a New Year’s Day ordeal.
Mary Graham Bonner recounts Sunflowers tied to Lake Huron Indian lore and farming. John and Peggy hear how sunflowers feed horses and yield seeds, oils, and dyes while watching giants blooms turn toward the sun under the chiefs guidance. They imagine a garden behind the garage and the plants’ journeys from prairie to settlers.
A goat brought to Mrs. Nomas de Roosa’s yard in Mamaroneck, New York, carried dynamite that did not detonate after a swift kick from Sergeant O’Neil. The goat’s owner Mrs. Edward Nash was arrested as the judge reserved decision. The item appeared in a Monday column of brief life notes from Associated Press.
County agents I A Terrell and Dr T J Leasure will tour the county Monday to inspect best calves for tuberculosis and abortion testing. A Farm Bureau meeting of 4 H club department superintendents in the post office building will finalize plans for the September 3 and 4 Mount Hope nursery fair on West Fourth Street. A record of examinations will be kept and read as animals are entered.
The Sunflower 4 H club met at the Barker School house Friday evening to discuss booths and entries for upcoming fairs. K G Clark spoke on finishing projects while Adelia Miller gave a health talk and Martha Lou Perkins read from Under the 4 H Flag. Frances Perkins and Elizabeth Wiggins led a pep rally before refreshments and recreation. about 25 members and guests attended.
Corliss residents hosted and visited friends last week with guests from Chillicothe Missouri Emporia and Arch ie Missouri. Albert Grey visited from Chillicothe staying with relatives and toured with Mrs Frank Doane and Helen to Kansas City. Ruth Bird a Bell Memorial nurse called on local family and heads to Emporia for state nurse exam. Zena Guenther and children from Eudora joined Will Andrew household and Mildred Derr from Rosedale stayed with Mrs Erle Hunter.
Baldwin reports a flurry of travel and family news. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Evans and son Tommy Jr., visit Topeka with Edith Jenie joining from Baldwin, Rev and Mrs Beauchamp and relatives travel through Baldwin toward Kansas City, and other locals host visitors from Lawrence Milwaukee and Burlington. A Lorimer wedding unites Virginia Low and Russell Littrell with plans to reside in Lorimer. Professors Frank E Wolf and Ross on vacation in Minnesota, visits to River Falls, and other Baldwin residents engage in summer travels and social calls.
A reflective piece argues that people yearn to believe in solid institutions and a just God, yet doubt arises from financial betrayal and worn methods. It weighs faith versus cynicism, urging hope and the benefit of the doubt, defining faith as conviction in what is hoped for. It cites Browning and Dr. Hutton to frame belief as a choice guiding action.
Local social items list visits by Mrs Grace S Black and Miss Cora May Showalter to Lawrence. Travelers include Rev W T Pyles and family in Kansas City and Mrs Harriett Hackett returning from Florence Colo. Baldwin Boosters promoted Santa Fe Trail picnic with a two day highway 50 tour to Osage City Claths Paola Osawatomie and back, led by Perry Stover. Epworth League Institute officers elected include Dean W O Mulvaney registrar Louise Sumwalt secretary treasurer Lorz Campbell business manager T A Evans. District presidents and delegates named from Independence Topeka and other towns.
Fate Fr Scott W E VanPatten and Evelyn Butler of Emporia Melvin Booth and Alberta Robe of Kansas City Missouri Frank Alexander and Frances Milmes of Manhattan Milton M Thorne and Jacob Grace of Kansas City Kansas Marshall McCulloh and John Tevis plus Sam Deel and Charles Knight drove to Lawrence to attend a Dickinson show. Mr and 3 Will Hey family left on an overland trip to Colorado for vacation remainder. Charles F Smith left for Oxford Ind for a Phi Kappa Tau convention at Miami University.
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