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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1936
Page
4
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A December 12 1988 notice promotes a talk titled Seasoned Speech under Colossians 4 6. It invites attendees to learn how to respond with grace and wisdom in conversations.
The article describes the federal push to trim relief spending facing strong resistance. It notes shifts of WPA names to other agencies, public belief in government aid as a right, and lack of precise unemployment data complicating policy. It also discusses CCC camp reductions and Irish Free State moves amid broader British crisis.
Representative Guyer of Kansas renews his push to restore prohibition in the District of Columbia, criticizing the capital’s liquor availability. He cites the failed previous bill and argues Washington should be a more temperate place, though government officials may react differently.
The article notes groups claiming credit for restoring liquor access and warns the liquor trade is complacent as issues resurface. It reports rising Douglas County poor relief costs with expectations of higher winter expenditures to feed and heat the needy.
The British public remains deeply divided over recent government turmoil and the Edward VIII abdication affair. Observers note mixed reactions to the king's resignation, his acceptance of responsibility, and the strong if uneasy confidence in a new monarch and the revived royal family led by a happily married king and a poised young princess in the line of succession.
K A Man Brewster Morgan a University of Kansas graduate student was chosen as the 1927 Rhodes scholar from Kansas by the Rhodes Scholarship committee after sessions at the university last weekend. There were nineteen candidates this year. E Crim heads the city Christmas committee named by Mayor Frank Holliday with Crim as chairman. Barnes To Be Toastmaster at Liberty Memorial high school football banquet tonight with speakers C C Carl Oscar Hardtaker L R Perry E Wood Laurence Rice and Superintendent H P Smith. Bee theft report: Gene Kennedy’s bee yard lost nine stands. thieves knew their business. Mrs. George Kreeck of Asuncion Paraguay and Mrs. Robinson of Clay Center visiting Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schlessinger of Detroit spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Sol Marka. A number of Lawrence sports.
A humorous fragment recalls Bella traveling in Europe seeking culture yet mispronouncing place names. The speaker notes Bella must endure silent, cultured moments while on the trip. The item appears under a 1920s style syndicated literary snippet.
Yesterday moderate weather drew a crowd as national tennis figure William T. Tilden and his trainee Junior Coen played at St Alpha Epsilon Court. Accompanying Tilden were Jack Harris of Chicago Muir Rogers of Kansas City former K. U. captain and Carl Myers of Kansas City. The quintet entertained the spectators while Elmer Schaake and Guinea Henderson collided on East Eighth street with no injuries reported.
Twenty five years ago on Saturday December 12 a church dedication drew about 200 attendees including Elder Crist of Quinter Kan. The city council approved three storm sewers at 17300, lifting bonds to 39000 within the 50000 limit set for second class cities. Miss Blanche Newmark returns from the east and Mrs Learnard heads to California for winter with her son. H T Melton moves to Lawrence January 10 occupying Snow cottage with family. Kaw Valley CPA oyster supper planned east of Lawrence near Eudora road.
Forty years ago in Lawrence the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis railroad abolished its office of general roadmaster, forcing M. T. Fitzpatrick out of a job and relocating his family to Kansas University town. His son is the season’s big KU right guard. The Catholic fair at the rink raised over 250 dollars, and Ed Little toured with Governor elect Leedy. A doll won at the bazaar will be auctioned Monday. A leap year party at Pythian hall drew many guests. Miss Alfreda Grant received a surprise party as she prepares to leave for the south.
The piece argues that unskilled aid after injuries can cause fatalities and long-term harm. It notes high accident rates in the United States, with 1935 data from the National Safety Council, and stresses layperson first aid skill, learned through Red Cross centers, as crucial to reducing death and disability.
Individuals can secure a First Aid manual from the Red Cross. Even without formal training, helpers should avoid moving an injured person with possible fractures and seek expert aid. If movement is necessary, check for paralysis, control bleeding with direct pressure, and use a tourniquet only briefly.
Willy Nilly decides to prepare a warm empty house near Puddle Muddlers for Santa Claus to use as a toy drop site. Christopher Columbus Crow and the Puddle Muddler friends eagerly anticipate Santa's arrival as Willy arranges a greeting and meeting at the snowy edge of Puddle Muddle.
A local university co ed sought a cold catching remedy from a pharmacist in Oxford. A Portland woman hid Christmas gifts under a church porch to prevent relatives from seeing them but feared they would be found. In Logan a baby girl arrived as Trailertown gains a new resident, Blaine Rowan a Utah State Agricultural College freshman, and his wife welcomed the child near the campus orchard.
Clif ford Thomas a 16 year old Picher High School junior and cast member was critically wounded in a rehearsal when Charles Cochrane, also 16, fired a revolver believed unloaded. Miss Dana Jones, teacher in charge, said the gun fired while pointed at Thomas on the school auditorium stage.
Sally Warren faces a complicated week as Terry Maynard presses for immediate marriage while Tip declares her forbidden love for Terry. Sally discovers Tip's struggle and Terry’s demand clashes with Sally’s own choice. Philip Page weighs a looming mill town aid program, meeting Sally’s suggestion to involve Mary Morris in Milltown sewing aid.
Radio listings for Saturday December 12 feature WDAF KMBC WREN and EMBC shows across the schedule. Act names include Edna Sellers organist, Kay Kyser, Floyd Gibbons, Basil Rathbone? Noted orchestras led by Rubinott, Hildegarde, Hugh Johnson, Jack Starr, Glen Gray, Phil Harris, and Benny Goodman with weather forecasts and headlines interspersed.
Sally and Mary Morris plan an evening trip to Milltown to confront McDonald, who Mary believes is trouble for her family. Mary aims to lure Philip Page into a risky plan while Sally worries about her own involvement and a possible confrontation with her father. Terry’s call looms as Sally waits for contact.
Treasury secretary Morgenthau announced a 15 percent allotment of 13 17 year bonds totaling 700 million dollars with 4 969 billion subscriptions. Subscriptions up to 1 000 were allotted in full and those over 1 000 were allotted 15 percent but not less than 1 000 per subscription. He said most of 886 million dollars of maturing notes would be exchanged for new Treasury obligations as part of an exchange offer with the cash bond issue.
Homer C and Marie E Davis, residents of Ceceneme, were wed yesterday afternoon at the courthouse in a ceremony performed by Probate Judge L H Menger. A gift that arrives daily stands as a constant reminder of your thoughtfulness. a main subscription to the Journal World is suggested. Within 160 miles $2.50, beyond 150 miles $3.00.
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