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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1937

Page

4

In the Trace of God's Guiding

A devotional note cites Psalm 23 6. The text emphasizes goodness mercy and dwelling in the Lord’s house forever as guiding faith.

Lord

Far East Tensions After Panay Bombing

The Panay remains at the Yangtze mouth with four dead and several wounded after a Japanese air attack. The United States and Britain seek assurances to prevent a repeat, aiming to reinforce treaties in a broader Far East strategy, though specifics are uncertain.

Panay Yangtze River China Far East Japan United States Great Britain

Industries grapple with 40 year age limit and labor shift

A long discussion outlines how steel firms contend the 40 year age rule does not apply to steel. It cites American Iron and Steel Institute data that about half of steel payrolls are 40 or older and suggests gradual policy revision as labor saving equipment shifts roles. It notes steel workers average older ages than other industries and argues for using both youth energy and veteran experience.

American Iron and Steel Institute Steel Company

Dewey Talk Recalled by Barrett on Philippines Destiny

Barrett recalls Admiral Dewey predicting the Philippines would fall under Japanese influence as the islands seek independence. The reminiscence, noted for Fili ppinos, ties the Far East tensions to a future in which Filipino self rule may coincide with external power shifts.

John Barrett Admiral Dewey Manila Bay Philippines Filippinos Ithe United States Far East

Kansas towns face costly push to conform to state traffic code

The article notes towns across Kansas must eventually align with state traffic code standards, implying expensive changes for many municipalities. In Lawrence, views on traffic lights vary, with a survey suggesting lights would be an unnecessary luxury for the city. William Allen White recounts hospital checkups and east coast engagements with Mayor LaGuardia and Secretary Ickes.

Kansas Lawrence New York William Allen White LaGuardia Ickes Bill Republican Policy Forming Committee

Capper Defends Congress War Powers Against Public Debates

In Hays News, Arthur Capper argues war declares should stay with Congress, warning propaganda can sway public opinion. He notes wartime needs allies, rejects voters alone deciding conflicts, contrasts World War II stakes with Nazi threats, and urges constitutional restraint in declaring war.

Apper Quicksand Pra Arthur Capper Kansas Mr. Capper Uncle Sam Congress United States Great Britain France Germany Japan Sam Hays

Well Known Track Stars To Enroll At K U Next Semester

Notable track figures Kuck brothers from Emporia College visited Lawrence and announced plans to enroll at Kansas University next term. The visit followed a West Coast trip and return to Kansas. Community notes report holiday events at KU Fraser Hall and Blake Hall, including a Christmas tree program and fund drive update.

K. U. John Frank Kuck Emporia College Lawrence K. U Kuck West Coast Kansas Philip. Mechem Charles Evans Chillicothe Ohio Blake Hall Blackmar Watkins Bank Dick. ‘Williams Watkins — “National Bank Bank Williams Watkins L. Noone Beloit Mississippi Street St. Louis Miller Ww. Gaunt Marie Gaunt Denver Colorado Springs Colo Ruby ‘Kendall Blaker’s. College Indianapolis Ind Paents Iand H. Kendall He&ter Sweeney Avid Constantet Washington, D.C Ross Pratt Prat Paul’ Coker Edith Bennett Louis ‘Howard

Revival draws record crowd in final Lawrence sermon

Twenty five years ago on December 16 a fortune crowd packed the auditorium for Dr. Bulgin’s last Lawrence revival sermon. About two thousand attended with hundreds turned away to the overflow at First Methodist where Bulgin spoke to a thousand. Prof and Mrs Rose led the music. The offering totaled 865 dollars to Dr. Bulgin for revival expenses, with 650 dollars covering rent lights and janitorial costs. the full amount is raised and will be paid.

Dr. Hulgin Lawrence First Methodist Church Bulgin Adams Stanford Yale University de Sep R Tihe GC. C. Carl Ober Hutchinson Kan Law Yence Assohi Johnson’ & Carl, Clothers

Santa and Willy Nilly Tackle Puddle Muddle Q and A

Santa and Willy Nilly discuss answering reader questions about Santa’s habits and health topics. The piece outlines a plan for “Santa's Talk” with content on chronic sinusitis types in children, prevention, and treatment, framed as a playful Puddle Muddle dialogue.

Sinusitis in Children Ties to Ear and Nasal Problems

Chronic sinus disease in children often accompanies nasal catarrh tonsillar and adenoidal disease and middle ear infection. Authorities report high co incidence rates with middle ear involvement and persistent weight issues in hypothetical chronic cases described by Dr. Herman B. Marks of Tufts College Medical School.

Herman B. Marks Tufts College Medical School

Grange Opposes Compulsory Crop Control and Tax Change

Kansas State Grange delegates at Ottawa oppose compulsory crop control and the Pope-McGill farm measure now in the senate. They adopt resolutions urging a state sales tax amendment directing all revenue to social security funds and education. Ray Moody of Greeley re elected to the state executive committee for three years. Treasurer S B Haskin of Olathe reports a $10 000 balance in government funds. Delegates hear National Deputy Ray McKair of Boise Idaho and attend a memorial service.

Ottawa Kan Kansas State Grange Senate Grangers Ray Moody Greeley S. B. Haskin Olathe Ray McKair Boise Ida

Culbertson Heartbroken Over Reno Divorce Delay

Ely Culbertson says he has given up bridge until he can play again with his wife Mrs. Culbertson after her Reno divorce. He calls himself heartbroken and notes his game is down 100 percent while they exchange daily cables and flowers amid the pending suit.

Paris Ely Culbertson

Classified Ad Page Link for Buyers and Sellers

Classified page draws thousands daily as buyers and sellers meet. For ads call 22 to speak with Ad-Taker. Adv.

Journal- World

Kansas University notes and holiday events

Forty years ago a winter freeze slowed skating as ice thickened above the dam. Arthur T. Walker plans to revive Latin Notes at Kansas University. Students prepare for holiday leave, starting Saturday morning. Phil Delts hosted by Professor Sayre in honor of Johnnie Outland. Mrs Prewer hosted an at home for Miss Anna Bundy with a memory contest and a painted necktie vote. Chancellor Snow discusses athletics with Missouri University President Jesse in Columbia.

Boos Arthur T. Walker Department of Kansas University D. H. Holmes Phil Delts Professor Sayre Johnnie Outland Herb Stanford West Lawrence Gehring Emma Whitmer Topeka Grimes Eleanor Gebhart Merrill Anna Perry Bundy

Nelda’s Farm Life Deepens as Romance and Family Strains Rise

Nelda manages a lettuce plot on the Rancho with help from new neighbors the Powells, befriends Doris and Ray Powell who share Alma Mater ties, and faces Jack’s struggle with college. A Christmas gift from Beck deepens Nelda’s complicated feelings as Reck and family tensions loom.

Nelda Bill Manuel Moresi Ras Tey Boy Scouts Rancho Barrie Powells Doris Ray Powell Ray Stanford Powell Jack Watsonville Sis Leila Buddy Youngee tYou

Oread Presents The Ri vals And Dread Christmas Festival

Oread assembly heard The Ri vals a 45 minute Sheridan comedy produced by the Speech and Dramatics club with cast members including Spencer Bayles Charles Pieratt and others. The Dread Christmas Festival followed with Latin French and Spanish carols and a solo by Vera Carruthers plus a choral reading and Silent Night. Winners from class meetings will receive gifts after the assembly.

Green Hall Oread Assembly Oread Speech and Dramatics Club Sheridan Assembly Esther Hollecker J. Marc Jantzen Margylee Brown Marjorie White Spencer Bayles Charles Pieratt Thomas Barlow Lorraine Polson Margaret Osmond Helen Hunn Gertrude O Brien Seba Eldridge Addison Fowler Fraser Hall Vera Carruthers Mary Fee Oread Music Department

Local Lunch, Biology Class Films Highlight School Day

Noon luncheon hosted by a committee. Obee's biology class and 10 30 study hall viewed sound films on Plant Growth Roots of Plants and Fungus Plants Tuesday morning. English department received 21 new non fiction books on astronomy biology crafts and art. Students already showing interest in checkout. Fourth copy of Dread Oracle distributed.

Obee

Santa via telephone lines charms East Aurora children

In East Aurora New York children skip notes to Santa Claus and call a private Santa line. The local telephone company arranged a nightly connection from 6:30 to 8 p m through Christmas. Separately in Emporia Kansas Erwin Crellin and Vincent Davis were late to a party after Davis allegedly hypnotized Crellin during an abnormal psychology class task.

East Aurora N. Y Santa Claus Saint Nick Santa Emporia Kan Erwin Crellin Emporia Teachers ‘College Vincent Davis Davis Crellin

True to His Word Escapee Returns to Face Sentence

John E. Ohles, a 33 year old painter and former escapee, told officers his wife and child were penniless when they last met ten years ago on the road camp. He promised to return next day to provide for them and has now come back due to his wife's ill health to serve the remaining nine months of his term.

Los Angeles John E. Ohles Painter Northwest

Pay Off Chicago diary ends with a hazy last installment

John Howard a 57 year old piano tuner was found sleeping in the street by a policeman. In court he explained that his last job was tuning a tavern piano and he had been paid in drinks, collecting his final installment when things became hazy.

Chicago John Howard

Teen Nods to Street Slur Clash and Jail Time

Doward Jack Rogers, 19, said he did not mind being called a "man of the road" or a floater but rejected the use of the slur bum by a policeman. Rogers struck the officer in the face and was sentenced to 30 days in Marshalltown jail.

Marshalltown Doward Jack Rogers Rogers

Radio Schedule Fragments And Names From WDAE WREN KMBC KOAY

Radio listings show a dense schedule with multiple stations WDAE WREN KMBC and KMBC programs. It mentions Armstrong Russell Johnson Hines Halls Less clear but names like Uncle E, Hal Kemp and Nestled acts. The fragment lists concerts news and variety programs along with sports and weather segments.

E -Press Halls KMBC Major Bowes WDAF Hollywood Wren NBC Wren—Press Sean Tone Charles Sears Trenor Annie Kaibc Erle’ Smith Uncle E Wren—Ashburn Wand Bratton Margaret Daum Boake Carter George Jessel Grand Central Station Music Hall Death Valley EMBC Hal. Kemp's Hollywood Hotel Tommy Dorsey Amos Andy Ween Fassohito Orch Glen Gray Whako Jones Fern Wren—Mauric ‘Stein Boyd Raeburn William Scotti Orne Aoe Richard Himbegee Ei Maine

Fish watch as couple weds on glass boat

Colored fish swam as Edwin Boyd 18 of Orlando wed Letha Pehlan 16 at a wedding in Silver Springs. The pair floated in a glass-bottom boat while friends watched from the shore and curious fish observed from the water.

Silver Springs Edwin Boyd Orlando Letha Pehlan

Fresh Beef From Jungle Herd In Tahiti Town

A herd of domestic cattle, escaped years ago into Papeneo valley inside Tahiti’s volcanic interior, has become the town’s main source of beef. Hunters drive their kills down tree-clad gorges to reach the truck road.

Papeete Tahiti Papeneo Valley Tree Mountain

Record of suicides rises in nine year span

The article notes that within nine years 583 men and 35 have ended their lives by their own action, highlighting a troubling rise in suicide statistics.

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