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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1936

Page

4

Subscription rates and notices in Lawrence Journal-World

The page lists subscription rates by carrier and mail, with prices for one week per calendar month and annual terms within 160 miles or beyond. It notes advertising staff at Lorenzen Thompson and Company and includes AP and Audit Bureau of Circulations acknowledgments and mailing details for Lawrence Kansas.

Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc New York West 44Th St Chicago North Michigan Ave San Francisco Sansome Los Angeles New Orpheum Kansas City Baltimore Ave St. Louis Star Atlanta Walton Ride Detroit Notora Associated Press USA Audit Bureau OF Circulations Postoffice Lawrence Kansas

Mighty Tongue Verse Opens Friday Page

The Friday December 11 1936 Mighty Tongue column opens with a Bible quote from James 3 6 about the power of the tongue and a small flame sparking great matters.

James

Abdication Era Shifts Power to Parliament and Empire

The abdication of King Edward moves the empire to a new era as Parliament and dominion governments act swiftly to fill the throne. The Duke of York is seen as a tame, loyal symbol of empire less colored by personal will, aligning with parliamentary control and imperial stability.

Edward Commons Ottawa Canberra Johannesburg England Duke of York

Edward abdication viewed as challenge to monarchy in Britain

The piece argues Edward found real satisfaction in shared wartime life in France, disliked royal isolation, and abdicated to protect successors. It notes opposition from socialist and communist members but believes Parliament will retain Britain’s traditional system amid crisis.

Man injured by power saw at farm northeast of town

Nelson LeSuer suffered a broken left wrist when his hand was caught in a power saw at his farm northeast of town this morning. The report notes the accident occurred during work on the farm and lists no further injuries.

Nelson LeSuer

Poor Pa by Claude Callan

A historical fragment presents a quip about a daughter Betty and a chorus of voices. The speaker notes his daughter’s suitor shares a voice similar to his own, prompting his mother to speak gently on the phone until identity is confirmed.

Poor PA Claude Callan Betty Publshern Syndicate

Frosts Welcome Daughter Named John Milton Frost

Mr and Mrs Herbert Flint of Forrest Hills New Jersey announce the birth of a daughter on December 10 Mrs Flint formerly Margaret Mitchell of Lawrence Dr and Mrs J B Henry entertained at dinner last evening with a group of golf foursome players Places were laid for 12 and bridge followed the dinner Prizes went to Mr and Mrs C E Decker Mrs Henry was assisted by Miss Vivian Sullivan and Miss Jane Reynolds

Haskell R. E L. B. Hanley George Smith Lawrence San Francisco University of Kansas Wiedemann Marian Keck George Callahan Laura Ballou Laurence Olsen John Robeson Jack Myers Carl] Wise L. R. Griffin Dallas Texas J. R. Handley Carl Wise Carl David Robert M. Frost Decem John Milton Frost Herbert Flint Forrest Hills S. 1 Flint Margaret Mitchell J. B. Henry C. E. Decker Henry Vivian Sullivan Jane Reynolds

Fire at Luna Park destroys over half its structures

New York dispatch reports a major blaze at Luna Park on Coney Island. By 3:30 pm, more than half the park had burned with flames uncontrolled. Three months earlier Dreamland, another Coney Island park, also burned.

New York Luna Park Coney Island Dreamland Coney Island Park McCook Central Park McCook Field Lawrence Berkeley Street

Successful Opening at Bowersock Theatre in Lawrence

Forty years ago a fashionable audience filled the Bowersock theater for Nell Gwynne starring Rhea. Louis James to perform Spartacus at the Bowersock Opera House on December 14. W W Cockins left for Los Angeles for six weeks. Bar association meeting planned to discuss Judge Benson’s retirement after this term. Pipe Organ Fair features include a Freak Show by Phi Psi, a turning lathe for napkin rings, and a personal equation machine under G H Risen. C B Mustard surprised on his 58th birthday with neighbors presenting antique rocker, center table, and lamp via Professor E Stanley.

Rhea Bowersock Theater Lawrence Dr. Bird W. W. Cockins Los Angeles Cal Bar Association of Douglas County Court House A. W. Benson E. Stanley

Ratification urged for five inter-American pacts

The inter-American conference's committee on peace organization unanimously approved a U S resolution urging all nations that have not completed ratification of five existing inter-American peace pacts to take favorable action.

Buenos Aires inter-American Conference Committee On Peace Organization United States

How's Your Health Dr 146G GALDSTON Edited for NY Academy

An article reviews football related deaths over five years, noting 146 direct deaths and 69 indirect ones across high school to college play. It stresses that college players face higher fatality risk, calls for good sportsmanship, adequate coaching, proper instruction on hazards, and proper equipment to prevent injuries.

New York Academy of Medicine 146G Galdston Marvin A. Stevens Shin Tom

Kindness and the Lamb in Willy Nilly’s Return

Mary Graham Bonner writes of Willy Nilly returning to his empty house with the lamb after removing its plaster cast. He cautions the lamb to rest a day as its leg heals, noting relief that the cast is off and the household quiets.

Mary Graham Bonner Willy Nilly Sweet Face

Sweet Face’s Lamb Luck and House Cleaning Plan

Christopher frets over Sweet Face’s leg while Willy Nilly orders a quick house clean. They finish the chores before sunset, load into the Two-Ways for supper at Puddle Muddle, and Willy Nilly promises a plan worth hearing after the meal. The snowfall begins as they head home.

Christopher Willy Nilly Rip Suiper

Griffith Paintings and Yorn Etchings Displayed at Thayer Exhibit

Spooner Thayer museum presents in its loan gallery a 21 work Laguna California landscape and sea view group by William A Griffith including three Griffith paintings. Etchings by Anders Zorn feature Swedish peasants portraits and notable figures such as Mrs Kin King Oscar Queen Sofia Strindberg Grover Cleveland and others.

Spooner-Thayer Museum Laguna Calif William A. Griffith Anders Yorn Zorn Kin Oscar Sofia Sweden August Strindberg Grover Cleveland

Sally and Terry’s Secret Engagement at Clinton Mill

Sally Warren, society editor, secretly engaged to aviator Terry Maynard, faces pressure from family and job while a strike at Morris mill paints town tension. At Clinton’s Mill, Sally and Philip Page share a stormy moment, Tip’s gossip reveals the engagement, and the group grapples with secrecy and future plans amid looming hardship.

Sally Warren Warranton Courier Terry Maynard Tip Terry Philip Page Courier Sally

Radio Programs Friday Evening December 11 Highlights

Radio listings for Friday December 11 feature WREN WDAF KMBC KNMBC and more. Stations present a dense schedule of orchestras bands singers and news with late night and next day programs noted including weather forecasts and Sunday lineup previews.

Wren WDAF Jack Armstrong KNMBC KMBC Three Aces Little Orphan Annis Renfrew Top Hatters Orch Santa Claus Popeye Uncle Ezra Diamond City News Ronnie Ashburn KMBEC Bonnie Carter Wren—Irons Rich Sam USO Death Valley Kostelanatz Orch Fred Waring Hollywood Waita True Story Court Shep Fielda Philadelphia Symphony Erle Smith Ink Spots IH5 Coosa Creek Weed A Schallert Mortimer Gooch Amos' N Andy K. U Roger Pryor Bismarck Orch Jesze Crawford CMC Jack Starr Balow Room George Olsen WRENS Earl Hines Glen Gray Buddy Fisher Raiinbow Grill Hollly Sellers Bam VBC Home Symphony Ing Rubinoff Hampton Institute Wred Ee Anna Ian Wilde Ed Wynn Lud Gluskin WDAB KNBG NBC Benny Goodman KSIBC Phil_ Harris Griff Willams WWREN

Sally and Terry Seize a Week to Decide on Eloping

In a dim street scene Sally and Terry debate marriage vs duties as he presses for a rushed elopement. She asks for a week to decide, insisting her responsibilities and independence complicate love while Tip confesses her own feelings amid a three-person trio’s streetcar ride.

Terry Sally Tip Philip Bailey H Clfe

Flashes Of Life From AP Report On Cotton Claim And Polar Bears

In Laurel Mississippi on December 11 Leslie Lewis a Negro claimed to have picked 1 250 050 pounds of cotton this year admitting later it was bad bookkeeping then correcting to 12 550 pounds still the best anyone did this year In Seattle twelve Polar Bears hockey players traveled to Fairbanks Alaska by plane rail steamer and motor bus not by trolley car for a thrill seeking assignment.

Associated Press Laurel Leslie Lewis Seattle UPI Fairbanks Alaska Polar Bears

Obituary of Earl Henry Reynolds from Edmond to Baldwin

Earl Henry Reynolds born May 11 1913 in Edmond Oklahoma died December 6 1936 in Memorial hospital Lawrence aged 23 years 6 months 25 days after long illness. Survived by his parents George and Ida Reynolds sister Geneva Jane and grandfather George Reynolds of Edmond. Funeral at Worden Evangelical Church conducted by Rev E E Reep burial Worden Cemetery. His sister Mildred Reynolds Fleming preceded him in death. A Christmas gift subscription ad follows. Cottonseed now a $200 million annual crop in the south.

Earl Henry Reynolds George and Ida Elim Reynolds Edmond Okla Memorial Hospital Lawrence Oklo Methodist Episcopal Church Baldwin Kan Baldwin High School Mildred Reynolds Fleming Geneva Jane George Reynalds Worden Evangelical Church E. E. Reep Worden Cemetery

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