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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1935
Page
4
National notes discuss Mussolini peace plan reception, League small powers’ views, and neutral risk. Tax changes loom as Kansas employers face new social security taxes starting January 1, affecting businesses and workers. Naval tension between Britain and Japan rises as Cuba undergoes a leadership transition amid regional instability.
Representative Huddleston warns amendments may be pressed if new deal laws are struck down. A Literary Digest poll shows rising opposition to current administration. The public appears ready to declare favor for the Constitution over New Deal programs as concerns grow over treasury actions abroad.
The Old Home Town Will Present Pageant The Heavenly Host a nativity pageant by Lyman R. Bayard will be at the First Christian church Sunday evening directed by George O Foster with Miss Helen Shaw and Miss Nadine Miller as assistants and Lee S Greene in charge of music Cast numbers exceed one hundred In other items Alter nominated for vice president of the American Meteorological Society leading to Kansas City meeting Christmas week Marvin presidential candidate is Charles F Marvin L A Weather Bureau chief at Washington At The Movies Rudolph Valentino in Cobra with Nita Naldi Casson Ferguson Gertrude Olmstead and Eileen Percy McCann elected captain of the 1925 26 Junior High basketball team from Woodlawn school Entertain L L S squad Lawrence High School football squad treated to a Milk Chocolate Feed at Coes Drug Store University Women’s Club held Christmas party for men faculty with a farce on the University senate featuring Miss Josephine Dunham Miss Alice Winston and several named participants including Mrs E N Manchester and Miss Ruth Lawless noted. Refreshments followed a dinner party for Mrs Mary Zimmerman on her 78th birthday and engagement announced for Hope Selig to Frederick Biewener of Pittsburg with wedding planned for holidays.
Twenty five years ago on Friday December 13 a fall left W. O. Hamilton Jr. with three front teeth twisted loose and one pushed through his lip. The report notes painful injuries to the young son of Coach Hamilton amid local news of County Attorney Tom Harley preparing to move into a new office as his term continues.
A dinner at the Y M C A drew 132 guests as Lawrence church leaders formed The Affiliated Brotherhoods of the Churches of Lawrence. Officers elected include President P F Walker and VPs C B Hosford John M Newlin W H Carruth, with George Foster secretary and W E Hazen treasurer. The group aims to advance humanity. Home Telephone Co of Lawrence now run by Leon Spencer after years in Gainsville Texas. Tommy Johnson, 1910 Jayhawkers captain, awaits offers for next year including Salina athletics director and football coach for 900 dollars per year, and a position in the Arkansas Valley basketball league. The Court House Meat Market opens next Saturday in the Beery building, with W J Beeryow (Beeryow) moving Brgelow grocery to the south half and Johns operating the north half as the meat market.
Fortnightly notes report Miss Nelle Rushmer returning from Colorado with her two children Beatrice and Josephine for her sister Mrs Gort Rushmer, while Mrs Rushmer recovers in Lawrence. Dr W S Bunn and family quarantined for diphtheria in north Lawrence hospital. Maystephens of St Louis visiting Mrs J W Green. A 4 o’clock tea hosted by Mrs A Palm. Frank Monet improving after illness. Macadam work on Adams street under way. University school of music Christmas concert next Tuesday at University hall free to public featuring pianoforte concerto with Prof Preyer and University Orchestra. Miss Moore’s Masquerade at Pythian hall boosted back drivers’ sales. Critique of Kansas University lecture bureau’s handling of Henry Watterson’s visit remarked as poor hospitality, urging better reception to attract lecturers.
A collage of short items notes hooves posted as substitute bail in Hackensack with a man exchanging false teeth for a prisoner's bond. Guthrie in New Jersey holds five horses for Eva Ruge. A North Carolina collision case sees $25 in fines and escalating costs, with no appeal to the state supreme court. A Denver story covers a toddler swallowing a penny and recovering after a back pat by a physician. Other vignettes include a college prank list, a long-time railway worker meeting his payroll clerk after 25 years, and attendance dips at a Kansas Ottawa basketball game. The U.S. Treasury reports substantial silver purchases to support metal prices. A gift idea presents a one-year Journal-World subscription.
A fragment from a serialized tale follows Terry Willett down the Palva river to Proplonovice, awaiting a cargo shipment and facing political intrigue with a feverish father and moody natives. He reflects on betrayal by a native government while waiting for a Dutch tramp steamer to the capital.
Willett breaks with a Portuguese fighter, a knife-throwing crowd stirs, and Terry spears the scene as chaos erupts. Speede, hat in hand, drifts into conversation. past ties resurface while the river job hangs in Terry’s balance as he contemplates Speede’s broken state and the road ahead.
Mary Graham Bonner narrates Santa and Rip in a whimsical scene as they return to Puddle Muddle then Santa departs for the far North workshop to gather more tay. Rip goes riding with him as the story moves through playful, rustic details and brief dialogue.
In a rustic exchange Rip notes dogs bark or stay quiet when Santa visits. Santa explains dogs seem to know him from years of Christmas rounds, guarding sleeping children as he trims trees and leaves a warm greeting. Rip recalls not barking on a prior visit. The tale hints at "The Magic Key" continuing tomorrow.
The article reviews Tobias Smollett's 1752 views on external use of water for health. It highlights hydrotherapy, pediluvium and sitz baths as remedies for fever, arthritis, headaches, tremors, and spinal or digestive issues, arguing modern readers could profit from his practical guidance rather than dubious remedies.
Yates Center reports 24 men on the job as work starts on a WPA spillway for the city water reserve, priced at 22000 dollars. In Abilene Mrs. H H Ruehmann of Wamego is elected president of the Fourth District Republican women, with Miss Gertrude Gough Abilene as first vice president, Mrs. Clarence De Long Emporia treasurer, and Mrs. E N Martin Clay Center secretary. Liberal-Kansas State Grange members go on record today.
At the Gran convention resolutions favored revising the government farm program and restricting international trade agreements. A seven-point farm plan by C Cogswell was urged. The Grange condemned the new Canadian treaty, urged soldiers bonus payment and re enactment of national prohibition. Cherryvale voters rejected a 31000 bond issue for a municipal power plant, with a $25000 PWA grant. Aurora Mills transfer announced moving to Hart Bartlett Sturtevant Grain Co.. Junction City plant to keep grain and feed milling but drop flour milling, effective January 1.
Lawrence High School Liberty Memorial honors list for the second six weeks shows 344 E grades earned by 116 students. Seniors and sophomores lead with 36 each. juniors 31, freshmen 11, and two post graduates also included.
Topeka reports a shift in the wind bringing cooler temperatures but no severe change expected. D. Flora, federal meteorologist, notes Western Canada remaining above freezing as protection against a sharp drop. Kansas highs tomorrow likely 40 to 43 degrees with a hard freeze in northwestern counties tonight.
A character quips that Ma accuses him of liking old things too much and being content to wear old clothes year after year, reflecting nostalgia and domestic humor from a 1945 syndicate panel.
Friday December 13 listings mix WDAF KMBC WREN and others with a long slate of programs from 5:30 p.m. to early morning. Featured acts include Tom Mix Adventures KMBC Life of Dr Trudeau Fred Armstrong and Jones, plus orchestras led by Himber Lyman and Nelson. National broadcasts and local variety acts fill the radio night with concerts dance bands and a midnight weather forecast etc.
Flora reports unsettled conditions persist in eastern Kansas with rain chances passing. Clouds remain over the east but western counties show clear skies as western Kansas remains dry.
After a four day run for Lawrence and University patrons the KU Dramatic Club brings its second play of the season Ten Minute Alibi to McLouth this evening. The performance features seven cast members and the full set for a complete night of theater.
A Baker University committee has organized to recommend a successor to Dr. Wallace B. Fleming, who tendered resignation effective September 1937. Dr. William C. Hanson of Kansas City, Mo., is named chairman with Chart Beeks as secretary and Dr. Ban Brummitt as corresponding secretary. The play directed by Dr. Fleming closed here last night. Baldwin City, Dec. 13.
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