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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1934
Page
4
A mosaic of 1930s era reflections touches on biblical admonition, Paraguay and Bolivia in South American politics, and fear of federal agents amid crime. It critiques government restraint and citizen welfare, notes Kansas State’s football title and coach Waldorf’s potential moves, and questions Roosevelt era debt policy and public wartime economics.
The season kicks off amid a snowy backdrop as teams brace for a string of tilting matchups. Officials forecast challenges and fans anticipate crowded arenas despite winter weather.
The piece details winter travel disruptions as wind and snow halt highway travel and push residents indoors. It also reports rising car theft insurance rates in Kansas City linked to a Chicago racket, plus mixed grand jury findings on crime and law enforcement in Jackson County.
Saturday afternoon a bridge party entertained Miss Katherine Klein with three tables and helpers Miss Mildred Gilmore and Miss Josephine Klein. Friday evening Mr and Mrs W H Karns celebrated twenty first wedding anniversary at their Learnard Ave home with friends presenting a casserole. T A Meguiar and wife quietly marked their fiftieth anniversary with a family reunion. A stolen Ford coupe belonging to Terry Gaskill was recovered by Deputy Sheriff Lawrence six miles northeast of Lawrence. Leo Piper's Ford roadster, stolen Friday, was found at McLouth and stripped. Lawrence High School football captain Harloe Hanson was named at a C of C luncheon with talks by Coach Andy McDonald and others.
Twenty five years ago on December 1 the business men did not take out many telephones though eighty signed the agreement. The meeting tomorrow will gauge public sentiment and set the stage for a broader discussion. The piece also notes a house warming for Mr and Mrs D A Miller with Eastern Star guests and treats. Judge surprised Mrs Miller with a social visit. Professor Lewis Lindsey Dyche announces he must cancel Mt McKinley and Alaska trips after Dr Cook’s return from the North Pole.
Chancellor Strong arranged Prof. Dyche’s assistance for an ascent project led by Dr. Gook at the University of Kansas. Miss Susie Long has taken a position at the Innes store for the holidays. A fire destroyed the J C Clark house north of Hople Grove cemetery between seven and eight o'clock last night. furniture belonging to Clark was in the area and William Welch occupied part of the home.
FortY years ago December 1 Saturday reports appointing Al McNish as hose team driver and Ed Keefe as city team driver. The new men assumed duties last night. Also Governor-elect Morrill’s private secretary J L Bristow named. Mayor Simmons accepted Marshal Anderson’s resignation and appointed Sam Jeans acting marshal with George Walker and H V Stanz as policemen.
The article explains primary and secondary causes of squint, including refractive errors and defects in the fusion sense. It notes 15 percent of squint cases stem from fusion defects, 21 percent from psychotic causes, and 7 percent from anisometropic squint, with examples and a study of 500 cases.
Paris Laval urges Hitler to translate peace words into deeds and signals readiness to give up the Saar. Paraguay offers peace to Bolivia if the latter halts in Gran Chaco. London arms talks hopeful of a tri power treaty as Japan presses for parity and scrapping the 5-5-4 ratio. Mexico’s Lazaro Cardenas outlines economic recovery with state controls, sidestepping church conflict. Bulgarian frontier guards kill five Greeks near the border as Muslims seek into Greece. U S and Britain object to Manchoukuo monopoly for the third time in three months. Italy trims compulsory service from 18 to 12 months, crediting youth training. Melbourne floods bring five deaths and $1,000,000 damage. 1,500 homeless as birds wake and search for food together.
Nichols Trench has been acquitted of murdering his former schoolfellow Osborne. Sir Seymour informs him that the general public disagrees with Verdier, a busy cousin, and then mocks Nicholas by urging him to leave England and offering to cover his expenses. Nicholas calls Seymour a polyphobe.
Seymour reproaches the narrator and the two drift apart as the narrator walks home from St James's Street. He reflects on public suspicion, hopes Jerry Mordaunt will return, and resolves to throw himself into art while contemplating a possible blessing in disguise. A hoarse voice halts him near his studio on Haverstock Hill.
A playful, fragmentary scene where Mrs Juacko Duck and Top Noteh discuss the first snow of the year in Puddle Muddle. Roosters and chickens react with humorous remarks about snow's novelty, highlighting whimsy and childlike perspective.
The scene features Top Notch and Mrs Quacko arguing over bears and snowflakes as Willy Nilly bursts in hearing a noise. The group anticipates a real snowstorm while the rooster wonders about sleep and bright thoughts for the night.
A stiff fight in the Tdth congress centers on U S agricultural policy with Secretary Wallace favoring the domestic allotment plan to adjust production and prevent chaos from fixed national prices. Marvin Jones of Texas advocates using processing tax funds to finance surplus sales abroad, with others proposing export dumping, price fixing, or free market competition. The debate hinges on reviving foreign trade and resolving whether to curb or expand production.
AP dispatch from McAlester Oklahoma reports 22 year old Ted Cole a convict escaped by tying himself in a laundry bag and slipping out a truck from the state penitentiary yard leapt beyond prison walls. In Council Bluffs Iowa a report of a dead baby in a parked car seat noted under a separate weather update.
A sequence of oddities appears as J S Estes former supreme court commissioner sues his daughter in a replevin action over items claimed from his home including two tuxedos and assorted phonograph records. Boston police report a push to stay on top of news with a buzzer at headquarters when hot tips arrive. State police announce Baby Face Nelson found dead by federal officers, three days after the event.
The third month of school closed with many named students on perfect attendance and honor roll lists. Residents hosted visitors and attended church events, the missionary play, and a successful church bazaar with a coffee shop and program. W. F. M. supper proceeds totaled 31.60, with numerous local names noted among guests and attendees.
Ives Chapel hosts a shower for Mr and Mrs Neff in Ottawa Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs G C Brumfield and Misses Margaret Suter and Jean Fisher. Numerous visitors from Kansas City, Butler PA, Deerborn MI, and Wellsville joined for meals and social calls through the weekend, with relatives and friends visiting Baldwin high school student Irene McConnell and other local households.
The text lists names and brief mentions of visitors and events such as birthdays and calls at various homes. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ch a, Mrs. Clarence Albright, Ernest, Fred Meye, Mrs. H S Cook, and others with references to Sundays, Mondays, and evenings in Tower and Ives Chap League context.
A long list of guests visited Mr and Mrs James Oshel Sunday including Mr and Mrs Ernest Bu tell and children Vincel Dean and Ernest Jr Mr and Mrs Millard Jackson and Delores Dorothy and John Victor Mr and Mrs George Butell and son Bobby Mr and Mrs Richard Butell and son Jimmy Miss Agnes Butel and Stephen Speicher Mr and Mrs J W Crambler and Anna May Mrs Vaud Dunkin of Ottawa. Mrs Charlie McIntyre of Kansas City joined as afternoon caller. Mr and Mrs Melvin Cook and Druccillia were dinner guests at the Marlin Cook home. Mr and Mrs Martin Roche Jr and son Cyril visited Mr and Mrs Sevier Tadlock Sunday. Mr and Mrs Maurice Frye were also noted.
Madalyn McClanahan hosted a Saturday evening gathering at her home in Greenwood Valley for sister Helen’s birthday. Guests included many local residents from Lecompton and Topeka and friends from Lawrence, Kansas City, and nearby areas. the night featured games, whipped cream and pink coconut cake, and coffee.
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