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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1938
Page
4
A biblical verse note cites Matthew 13 22 about hearers who accept the word but are choked by worldly cares and riches, leaving the word unfruitful. The message warns against distractions and deceitful riches hindering spiritual growth.
Governor-elect Ratner has begun interviews with job hunters as he concentrates on the upcoming legislative program with both houses. Major items include industrial development and a square deal for the Kansas oil industry across states, with other issues to be raised before the session. Local bill pressure adds confusion, so addressing key matters in broader view may improve results.
Senator Holt proposes to introduce in the senate the identical third term resolution passed under Coolidge, aiming at the present incumbent. Despite support, most signs indicate the 1940 plan will not seek a third term, with Holt likely to gain some satisfaction from the move.
The Pan American conference at Lima faces questions about defensive cooperation for the western hemisphere. Officials consider alternatives to a formal treaty and discuss strategies to deter European entanglements and indirect influence without immediate military danger.
President Roosevelt announced steps to merge government intelligence services to deter foreign espionage on American defense measures and equipment. He noted ongoing spying and the need for secrecy given foreign powers' intensified efforts to learn about U S defenses and plans.
Italian agitation for concessions from France was met with a firm government stance as Premier Daladier sought and won a confidence vote. The move underscores France’s resolve despite internal cabinet fragility.
In a New York Herald Tribune forum, Wendell L. Wilkie argues the United States faces a choice between democracy and authoritarian control. He cites world dictatorships, TVA experience, and the New Deal as steps toward planned economies and urges vigilance to preserve liberty.
Wichita report shows 92 farms sold in November, the bank's largest farm sales month in 1938. Twenty Kansas properties accounted for 210 Kansas sales that year, with remaining deals in Oklahoma, Colorado and New Mexico.
In a Yuletide scene from Sundown Stories, Santa arrives with eight reindeer in one sleigh and Willy Nilly in another. The Puddle Muddlers share a plan for shelterless sleigh parking while a drawing decides who rides first. Chicago notes Cook County Treasurer To man aims for friendlier tax collection with a smile.
A pay telephone in a Lama College girls dormitory yielded 99 pennies 47 slugs and four nickels when its coin box was opened for the first time since installation. The discovery was made in Alma Michigan as residents report the incident occurred about a month earlier.
In Dansville New York on December 10 a mumps outbreak spared no one among the local schools. The public welfare officer Miss Esther Shafer and Dr Gustave Selbach director of the county health laboratory are mentioned in the report as figures related to the response.
In Astoria on December 10 a burglar robbed Mrs. J. F. Hamilton the treasurer of Roseway community church taking $18.70 from the church ledger and erasing the entry.
The Western Union Telegraph company says it has received a conscience letter from a boy who enclosed 15.
The Lawrence column reports birth of Donald LeRoy Moon on December 9 to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Moon, visits by Mare Law from Boston, and assorted society events. It notes influenza cases around 800 with 427 absences, a City Schools attendance update, Rotary Club football banquet at Wiedemann's, and speeches by university leaders. Also listed are engagements, church and club activities, fundraising appeal for Social Service League, coaching anxieties at the University, and local travel plans and suppers.
Stanford will house the Hoover Library on War Revolution and Peace with a new building funded by $600,000 from foundations and donors. The 300,000 feet of film and vast archives cover World War I, communism, fascism, Nazism, the Versailles treaty and aims for lasting world peace.
Governor-elect Payne H. Ratner announces a closed season on his availability for job seekers from December 19 to March 18 to prepare his inaugural speech brief the legislature and attend two industrial conferences.降
Rep. Guyer of Kansas second district filed to the House clerk that his campaign spent 2644 dollars for re election. He reported total contributions of 2265 dollars.
Miss Gertrude Devereux returns from Topeka after visiting sister Mrs Albert Flinton. Miss Mary Monroe travels to Hot Springs for a weeks stay with her mother and sister, Miss Annie. Edith Snow and Agnes Lee to be guests of honor at a Topeka party hosted by Mr and Mrs John H Lord. Lawrence guests include Dick Rodgers Will Cockins Hale Hamilton and Bob Garver. Charity ball praised as one of Lawrence's finest with elegant costumes and 20 numbers including four square dances. United Presbyterian Church youths at Harry Dick's on Louisiana Street, Ghost march noted. Mrs C Z Kelso back from Chillicothe attending ill mother. Fire department praised for latest harness and hitching tech and trained horses. K U Dramatic club rehearsing Othello for postholiday performance. Board of Regents adjourns after seeking funds for new chemistry building and natural history museum. Snow Hall overcrowded, untapped museum specimens await. None of University buildings insured, risking near hundred thousand dollars in losses.
In a mid western Army post house familiar faces confront a web of blackmail and murder. Adam Drew leads a tense effort to protect Anne while Barney and Charlie face a perilous night as Anne remains conscious and thoughts race about clues from a notebook and a killer among them.
Dread High notes student teacher Norma Jane Laudenberger ill at University Hospital with the flu and expected to return next week. An all school assembly featured hobbies, including cartoons, art, reading, and Kodak slides led by Seba Eldridge and other students. A junior class sponsored all school party is planned for Robinson gym Friday at 8. Oread high faces Vinland high tonight in basketball with Dr V M Lapp escorting the Oread team.
A brief note recalls Nan giving an old bed to charity, prompting a charity wagon pickup and sparing her from paying the trash man for removal.
A dense listing of radio programs across WREN KMBC and WDAF for Saturday December 10 and Sunday December 17, detailing hosts orchestras news summaries sports and variety shows with times and station pairings. Includes London Alf, Barry McKinley, Gene Krupa’s band, and multiple dance bands, comedies, and religious segments.
December 16 at Oread features a Christmas assembly at 11 30 with music carols and special features followed by a noon lunch and start of Christmas vacation. Committees include program decorations lunch gifts basket with students and staff named. Thespian club held mid semester officer election.
Lexington Kentucky reports the first week of burley tobacco sales at the world’s largest loose leaf market. Warehouse officials say 8,035,356 pounds sold for 1,845,048.97 dollars, averaging 22.96 dollars per hundred pounds.
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