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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1935
Page
4
The piece rails at liquor arrests during a Kansas Missouri football game and argues officials must curb intoxicated fans. It notes WPA Douglas County road work rules and payrolls, then jokes about two psychic forecasts erring on football outcomes.
A string of regulatory changes burdens municipalities as relief projects begun under one rule set become unprovided for after a new administrative scheme arrives. Pittsburg faces a $125,000 water system bond issue in court because a court ruling invalidated the NRA based plan.
The city of Topeka remains without a jail as letters mixed between PWA and WPA caused a torn down jail to be rebuilt improperly. Officials deny interest or funds for the project, while many municipalities still receive WPA support. President Roosevelt trims the national budget by 400 million dollars as Congress looms on a soldiers' bonus bill estimated at two billion dollars. The administration faces pressure to drop the spending doctrine it long preached.
Old Home Town reports confirm Pat and Dick Hanley will not return to Haskell Institute as coaches next fall. Dick Hanley arrived in 1922 as head coach and since then Haskell has 9 wins and 36 losses. LeRoy Hanley led one of the school’s best basketball teams last year.
Twenty five years ago the Kansas University Jayhawkers football program under coach Bert Kennedy finished a seventh season with a 56 game record of 47 wins and nine defeats. If league rules ban coaches from full time duties, Kennedy’s tenure may end this season. Jubilee tomorrow night marks a Lawrence Baptists celebration.
A church service on Sunday featured Davis delivering a lengthy prayer. He is expected to be away for a month, and Ma notes he must provide heaven directions to manage affairs in his absence.
A church supper and program mark final payment of debt for rebuilding the church and alley paving. Rev. Hutchinson attends as former pastor Rev. Brown’s successor and the old note will be burned.
Forty years ago on December 2 reports list Carl Foulks named soliciting agent for the San Verrillos Coal and Railway with LA base. Kansas players Hester Stone and Outland say injuries minor. Also notes on goldfish sale, Minnie Davis notary, PF G society, eye doctor Ayres in town, and early ice season activity with 3 to 4 inch thick river ice.
A campus survey at the University of Rochester finds men favor brides with brains beauty and personality, plus domestic skills and humor. They stress good locks and a mind to improve, with beauty noted only if ample but not essential, a snapshot of campus dating norms.
In Astoria the high profile murder trial unfolds as the district attorney presses a strong case against Anne Farnsworth formerly Nikki Nielsen. Tecla Sorki provides crucial testimony linking Anne to her past and adoption, while the judge confirms Anne's birth name and urges fair proceedings. The defense seeks dismissal as evidence clarifies the defendant’s identity and she insists on standing trial to prove innocence.
In a scene from the Galumps tale Jupiter Bear is stuck in a chimney while the other bears wait anxiously outside. Willy Nilly repairs the roof and ponders delaying house painting until spring as Christopher Columbus Crow remains present in the bustling setting.
Dr. Lago Galdston discusses dental health, noting ancient skulls with perfect teeth in Iceland and good dental condition among primitive peoples. He weighs theories on sugar, soft foods, and fermentation, and emphasizes diet including vitamins D and A, calcium, and phosphorus from fish oils, citrus, greens, milk, and cheese as key to healthy teeth.
Private grumbles from some Democrats in Washington reflect worry that party machinery moves too slowly to meet current conditions. The Ohio State society in New York heightened talk of a stronger response to Hoover's New Deal critique. Charles Michelson, director of publicity for the Democratic National Committee, sends a weekly commentary titled Dispell ing the Fog from headquarters.
The Eccles statement on federal reserve policy triggers contention in Washington as Carter Glass weighs his stance on Eccles and a senate confirmation looms for Eccles as chairman. In Michigan Townsendites surge in a GOP primary, signaling shifting political winds ahead of the 1936 election.
Mrs. M. Martin and daughter Helen Luis of Lawrence visited Sunday at the John Hughey home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reetz and daughter Greta returned Wednesday from a two week visit with friends and relatives in Skia took, Okla
The Twin Mound Ladies Aid Society met at the Twin Mound church on Wednesday November 13. After a business session refreshments were served. The next meeting is an all day event with a covered dish lunch at the church on December 4. Mr and Mrs Henry Montfoort and daughters were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Bowen and son Bobby. Miss Colin Thurber visited Rev and Mrs Wright Horton of Rossville at a dinner honoring Carel Joy Horton on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Tad Clark attended the funeral of Mrs Clark's uncle in Topeka Monday. Mrs Opal Johanning and sons Elmer William and Earl are visiting Mrs Johanning's mother Mrs Villa Heyl. Adolph Johanning and Philip Heyl returned to spend Thanksgiving with their families after working in Nebraska.
Radio listings show a dense Kansas City schedule with KMBC WREN WDAF and others broadcasting plays sports music and variety acts from 6 PM through 12 AM. Notable acts include Fibber McGee and Molly Grace Moore Clarence Rand’s Orch and Henry Ring’s Orchestra plus multiple orchestras and organists.
Services were held at the Twin Mound church Sunday evening with Rev Ward of Clinton Presbyterian church in charge. Mrs Vivian Thurber and Mrs Letha Clark sang Saved by Grace. Rev Ward called on Elmer Thurber Monday to check a sprained arm he suffered Saturday. The passage references Mrs Harry Fuitz of Richland and her sister.
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