Post Office Lawrence Kansas Entry as Second Class Matter
Notice records that the entry is made at the Lawrence Kansas post office as second class matter under the act of March 1875.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1935
Page
4
Notice records that the entry is made at the Lawrence Kansas post office as second class matter under the act of March 1875.
The piece blends biblical proverb reflections with early 20th century economic news. It notes Roosevelt's cautious spending stance, a 900 million dollar Treasury loan for relief, and a debt rise to 3044 billion dollars with interest costs. It also surveys Prohibition repeal control issues, licensing struggles, bootlegging gaps, and a Tutankhamen curse anecdote tied to Dr. Breasted's death, and mentions rising highway fatalities.
Alternating signals point to possible clash between Italy and League nations while Britain pushes for oil embargo, and Italy strengthens its resistance to sanctions. Peek reports Canada treaty harms US interests and resigns. Moley criticizes the treaty. English and Canadian public cheer, AAA claims corn hog contracts raise pork prices by about 30 percent.
The piece notes price rises driving hog producers to seek markets while AAA and RFC figures face debt limits and payments. It cites Jesse Jones on national debt, questions about four more years of the current administration, and mentions Nanking and provincial loyalty under threat from Japan. It also recalls a Kansas Missouri football game shaping a highway detour.
J D Kennard returns from two months east visiting daughter Mrs Mabel McHoney in Philadelphia and brother in Ohio. Kansas notables R A Schwegler D M Horkmans and Geo O Foster to Wichita for 33rd degree conferrals. J B Wilson named Kansas vice president of Quark Trails association. Ozark trail routes through Kansas City to Gulf. Lawrence stores to unveil Christmas lights next Wednesday at 7:30 pm marking opening of holiday shopping season. Mar garet Esther Stubbs wed Cyrus Barden Sweet of Longview Washington in Topeka. Mrs T E Griesa hosts dinner for Miss Carolee ahead of Detroit wedding. Mrs Anna Freark elected American Legion Auxiliary president. Initiation held for Thelma Claugh Curtis Strong and Harry Gregg. War ren and Mrs Reding visiting in Atlanta for Christmas.
Publication from 1935 mocks traditional marriage norms by noting that Cousin Dolly’s occasional divorces suit her lifestyle and that a single ordinary earner cannot support her as a full time wife.
More than 60 farmers near Lawrence erected new homes or additions this summer, with notable builders named. The Vinland church added a $600 wing. Fraternal Aid and Adah chapter elected officers for the coming term. Jail fire narrowly contained, a domestic science class dinner honored the high school football team, and Lilla Ormond gave a notable song recital in Fraser Hall. Alva Newby returned to make the city his home.
Fortysears ago the board of education met with Mr Fincher presiding. Superintendent Smith reported diphtheria remains a concern in schools. Enrollment reached 2,270 with 1,745 average daily attendance. Leave for Miss Briggs was extended to year end. Officer Covey recovered stolen harness parts in North Lawrence, aiding theft clues. Miss Moore issued invitations for a masquerade at Pythian Hall. New bakery opened by W L Anderson two doors north of Shearer's. E D Meloy and brother left for Chicago. Local men planned hunting trip to southern Arkansas. Corn storage activity noted with 20 cents per bushel. Francis Eaton invited musically inclined people to form an auxiliary of the Musical Literary Federation.
Miss Evelyn Swarthout departs for Urbana to give a piano recital and will be honored with a luncheon by David Kinley at the University of Illinois. She then plays at Evanston, Burlington, Chicago, Rockford, Lawrence, and Philadelphia in successive recitals before continuing to New York City for the season.
Anne Farnsworth, on trial for murder, faces cross examination as new evidence and a key witness named Buttons emerge. Judge Kellogg presents fresh testimony to support Anne’s innocence, while district attorney Tom Farley presses for deductions. The case hinges on who fired the fatal shot and where the weapon was kept.
Christopher Columbus Crow n assists Jupiter trapped in a chimney while bears tremble outside. He directs the Galumps away, frees Jupiter with a five time shout, and warns the bear family to flee toward Willy Nilly's as the back door remains ajar. Grand ma puzzled by the soot spill and the Tomorrow surprise.
A man named Ohrenberger burst into a loud infectious laugh in a newsreel theater, drawing amused reactions from patrons. The theater manager awarded him a life pass, praising his contagious laughter and lively spirit.
A compact roundup of brief notices from New York to Wisconsin reports relief bans in Galen for unemployed men, Dixon’s yearly jail spell for intoxication, decorators arguing kitchen color harmony in Denver, deer hunting ethics in Crystal Falls, and a Wisconsin harness maker's retirement after 50 years.
Dr Galston explains head injuries produce immediate damage and remote effects. Memory loss can be retrograde and forward, lasting seconds to days, with confusion and distorted experiences. Personality changes and new tensions may appear, sometimes revealing previously suppressed traits. Tomorrow Environment and Chorea.
Liberal reports Mrs. C P Butcher 32 of Midland Texas killed when a tire blew on a returning car near Liberal. Her daughter unharmed. Zakouras in Paola faces two first degree murder warrants over the slaying of his wife and a restaurant patron. death penalty sought at December trial. Columbus inquest planned for James Ward 72, killed in a collision with Louis Hauser of Weir. Capper seeks inquiry into possible discrimination against American oil industry in asphalt for PWA projects. Topeka bids for 250 tons of paper awarded to Fritchburg Paper Co. of Fritchburg Massachusetts.
The state school book contract attracted six firms with bids totaling $28,750, or $1,000 less than the previous week's offer per bidder. The Fritchburg company submitted the lone bid yesterday, securing the award.
Washington observers discuss Senator McAdoo urging veterans to march on Washington, the risk of clashes with police, and how weather may deter such a move. The piece cites the 1932 Battle of Washington and pending Patman bill for immediate bonus payment, noting administration pressure for a compromise before the new session opens.
Fred A. Seaton of Manhattan appears certain to be reelected state chairman of the Young Republican club as plans are finalized for the state convention in Topeka. Endorsed by five of seven district organizations and most county clubs, the event features principal speaker Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati and a banquet program including Governor Alf Landon and Senator Arthur Capper.
Radio schedule for Tuesday December 3 features WREN WDAF KMBC and MBC programs from 3 p.m. to midnight with music orchestras singers and talk segments. Notable items include Jack Armstrong aboard DAF and The Nomemen Quartet on WREN plus Amos n Andy on WDAF and Jimmie Durante on KMBC.
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