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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1935
Page
4
The Kansas Taxpayers League in Topeka endorses a 6% bond issue vote, rejecting the idea that bigger and more bond issues always create prosperity. The stance highlights taxpayer concerns over public spending and fiscal policy amid widespread government support for larger bonds.
The U S Supreme Court held federal incorporation may be allowed when state laws provide for it, potentially easing pressure on home loan associations. Local officials linked to HOLC urged for clarity on benefits, but have not received clear answers. The ruling would place government influence in state affairs without necessarily altering existing structures.
The naval conference shows Japan resisting a 20 percent cut for major powers and pressing for parity with the United States and Britain. President Roosevelt proposed reductions to ease tax burdens, but Japan’s stance may derail the talks. Meanwhile the federal Supreme Court barred special taxes on liquor dealers in dry states, signaling a shift in federal state enforcement dynamics and potential boost to bootlegging.
Neighbors and friends gathered at the John Hagen farm nine miles southwest of Lawrence to husk corn and cut wood for the Hagen family after Mr Hagen was wounded in a shotgun mishap. With his hand amputated, about sixty men and twenty five teams participated, and a noon dinner was provided by four Hagen women.
A lighthearted note from 1935 Copyright Publishers Syndicate describes Nora’s fastidiousness about her niche rugs. Visiting her home, her children freely spill liquids on the rugs without upsetting her, a comic contrast to her exacting standards.
President Coolidge told Congress in his annual budget message that the minimum cost of running the government has been reached and future growth will require more spending. He projects a $330,307,000 surplus for 1927 and $262,041,756 for the year ending June 30. The first concrete was poured for Haskell's $200,000 stadium this morning with more concrete work planned on the south side if weather permits.
Twenty five years ago items report the sixteenth annual New England dinner at Ecke's hall on December 20 with about 175 members. Forefathers day falls December 21 but the dinner is on the 20th. The Infantile Paralysis outbreak reaches Douglas County with Lena Milburn of Eudora township affected, seventh local case. Arkansas on Wheels train arrives in Lawrence with fifty business travelers led by Gov Donaghey to promote Arkansas. Debate tonight features Income tax topic between Bonner Springs and Lawrence High Schools with McColloch and Marose on the affirmative. Judges are Profs Olin, Flint, and Cady. Birthday party for Louise Phillips hosted by Mrs Carl Phillips. visitors include Mr and Mrs C S Hageman from Ft Sill and Mr Baseman planning Virginia trip.
A diphtheria case led to quarantine near Bulls’ at 13 New York street. Union Pacific depot lighting criticized for safety. Mrs. A C Laurie to reopen Commercial house December 16 with clean, furnished rooms and improved meals. T M Pierson and wife depart for Fresno to visit sons. Kansas State Horticultural Society annual meeting opened at Knights of Pythias Hall with William H Barnes in charge. Presbyterian church program features orchestra and children’s drill. admission 19 and 15 cents. Masquerade dance at the rink draws many local youths. H H Johnson buys Geo Y Johnson’s meat market at 830 Massachusetts Street. operation continues under same name.
Arvid Jacobson a design junior at the University of Kansas has received word of second prize in a statewide poster design contest sponsored by the Business and Professional Women’s league. He will receive cash and may compete in a national event later.
Lawrence contractor J. T. Constant has the $26,070 Public Works Administration contract for general repair and remodeling of six buildings at Emporia State Teachers College. The Emporia project is among five PWA jobs totaling $312,596 announced by R. E. Lawrence, acting director of the Public Works Administration in Kansas. Work on the projects is to start Monday.
Anne Farnsworth confronts John about promises of love and his failure to marry. Both recognize past deceptions, amid a windswept hillside scene with townsfolk below and a dog barking as they confront who truly loves whom.
Terry Willett ties marriage to the South American jungle as a ruse to seek revenge against the stream that harmed his father. Alaire West cannot derail his mission while riveters and dynamite echo through the jungle and awaken its ancient echoes.
David Garth’s serial swelters through the coffee port of Prapion oire then travels to Washington and New York before returning to the jungles for a bright conclusion. The author portrays real, vital characters and keeps the tale well told.
In a turbulent moment on a hillside, Anne confronts John about sacrifice and pride, urging commitment over money. After fierce emotions, they confess love, race through rain to a welcoming home where Teela Liisa and others celebrate, debating a new name for Anne.
A scene unfolds with circled Anne and the disturbing blue of his eyes clashing with hers as shouts of congratulations rise from the guests. The fragment hints at a social or romantic moment captured in a 1933 work by Jeanag Bowman.
Santa asks the children who wishes to ride with him as he travels to the shops to leave many toys for boys and girls. He and Willy Nilly build a workshop, unpack the sleigh, and prepare to distribute dolls and toy animals across villages and cities.
Dr Iago Goldston notes physician conservatism toward new remedies and highlights Philadelphia immunization data. Ten thousand seven families of children show no school cases in institutions and only three in private homes after vaccination, with reactions managed by bed rest and light diet. Immunity lasts up to six years, suggesting broader use is warranted.
In Marysville defendant P W B Gallagher faced a $15 000 suit brought by Merle Haner city marshal of Axtell who charged Gallagher publicly called him a bootlegger A related assault charge against Haner filed by Gallagher remains pending In Wetmore farmer Thomas Flynn was ordered committed to St Elizabeths hospital by Judge Hopkins after being found insane by a commission In Topeka Albert Weaver of Bird City was elected head of the Kansas Taxpayers league for the coming year John Frost of Blue Rapids...
Dis was elected vice president, J. M. Kessler of Topeka, secretary, and George Herzog of Atchison, treasurer. The league rejected all resolutions dealing with proposals for financing social security legislation.
The capital sees George Peek resigning as foreign trade adviser and head of the Export-Import Bank, moving out of the Roosevelt administration. Peek opposed Hull on reciprocal trade and tariff policy, favored nation-by-nation trade pacts, and clashed over the Canadian treaty. His departure shifts influence toward Lewis Douglas and Hugh Johnson as farm policy and budget battles loom ahead of November elections.
A collage of odd notices and brief items includes a vague car incident with three drivers and a judge mulling the case, a farmer’s cow dispute, a toast to a crash survivor with glass and bandages, a spiteful horse hanging sentence, a church attendance report, Santa delivering dividend checks to 10,000 Minnesotans, a Kansas Electric Power dividend declaration payable January 2.
Nine Smath brothers and their father Charles A. Small faced a theft during laundry. A clothesline thief took the family wash, leaving the nine boys to improvise outfits for the day and forcing the father to repair the wardrobe.
Mr and Mrs Roy Van Tries hosted Sunday guests Nora and Irene Van Tries in Black Jack Paola families visited over the weekend. Local school serves hot lunches through cold weather. The Black Jack Ladies club held a December 4 meeting with 23 members. Plans include a pig and box supper December 13 at the Community hall and a Christmas gathering December 18. Officers elected: president Louie Schellack, vice president Trene Van Tries, secretary Oliver Neis, treasurer Grace Hays. Several residents attended alumni and hospital events in Topeka and Emporia, with various dinner guests and visits around town.
Citizens of Eudora praise C. E. Friend of Lawrence and others for helping land a road two miles west of Waen connecting the slab with the Eudora road shortening the detour to Lawrence. Thanksgiving visitors include Carl Schmidt and Aunt Mrs. Wiliam Mertz. Jeander Perkins died at his home two miles west of Eudora after a period of illness.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the Rumsey Junction home with Rev. Loren Rapier officiating and burial in Eudora cemetery. Survivors include sister Mrs. Bert Brown and brothers J. B. Perkins and Ed Perkins, all of Eudora. Multiple local residents hosted dinners and visits over Thanksgiving with family members and friends from Kansas City, Lawrence, Topeka, and surrounding towns.
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