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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1936

Page

4

Memory Book Verse From Malachi 3 16

A verse from Malachi 3 16 notes that those who fear the Lord speak often to one another and that a book of remembrance is written for them who honor God and think on his name.

Taxation Change Proposals Stir Debate in Washington

Senate finance chair Harrison says experts study modifying the law to ease its impact on debt ridden firms and plant expansion while administration aims to keep the tax. Critics warn of government meddling and nuisance taxes that cost more to collect than they raise, a burden on business and the country. An uncensored Spanish border dispatch describes anarchist threats challenging the regime amid civil conflict.

Landon Harrison Senate Finance Committee Washington

Hamilton Re-elected RNC Chairman Amid Debate

John Hamilton remains chairman of the Republican National Committee after Chicago votes show only two against. Opponents accused him of being too conservative while urging a liberal leadership, a debate reflecting tensions between old and new deal era strategies within the party.

John Hamilton Republican National Committee Chicago Hamilton

Republicans urged to prepare for postwar shift in policy

The text suggests the GOP should ready itself for the end of wild experimental spending, with the national committee led credibly by John Hamilton. It notes L. F. Loree resigning from Kansas City Southern at 79, sparking concern among financiers. Ruth Baker Pratt criticizes social security act, while others seek early congressional action modifying social security. Italian conquest of Ethiopia speeds to completion as Mussolini’s forces capture the last stand.

G.O.P National Committee John Hamilton L. F. Loree The Kansas City Southern Railroad Loree Kansas City Southern Republican National Committee Ruth Baker Pratt New York Congress

Robbers Take $79,000 From Kansas City Messenger

A bank messenger was assaulted on a downtown street corner at noon, and cash totaling $79,000 was stolen. The money was from Fidelity National Bank to be used for payrolls from the Federal Reserve. Witness N M MacAvage followed behind. the scene was near the Fidelity Bank entrance amid Christmas crowds.

Kansas City W. A. Green Fidelity National Bank and Trust Company Federal Reserve Bank N. M. MacAvage Fidelity Bank H. B. Ober Glen Dickinson Bowersock Varsity Ida Lyons Lawrence Junior High School Liberty Memorial High School Willard Jess Willard Lawrence California Hollywood L” Club Jim Kennedy Carl Allen Roland Stover Lawrence Skinner F. E. Butler George Butler Auto Detroit Mich Eva Butler Boyle Mr. Boyle I. M. Harper Iva Belle Harper Douglass A. V. Harper Harper John Walton Connecticut Street Mr. Walton

Ten Years Ago Local News Roundup December 18

A compressed recap of city and national items from December 18 ten years ago. Notable notes include a 40 percent dividend by United States Steel and surpluses of major corporations, the arrest and arraignment of Kenneth Ormiston in a McPherson case, and forecasts of cross ocean communication within a decade. Also mentions a Michigan oil well and travel notes for Agnes Husband and Irene Peabody.

Chicago United States Steel Corporation Pope Chicago Tribune Los Angeles Kenneth Ormiston Aimee Semple McPherson New York E. F. W. Alexanderson Radio Corporation of America General Electric Co H. Reber Michigan

Holiday visits and local schedules include educators and Santa duties

New York City hosts Miss Fanny May Ross and Miss Louise Miller on leave from the K A music school. Jamestown College’s Laura Glidden visits family in Jamestown N C. Rosemary Ketcham travels to Delaware Ohio for the holidays. Mrs G G McCoy returns home to Pelham N Y after visiting Otto Fischer family. Officer James Messer serves as Santa Claus at New York and Quincy schools and again at the Varsity theater.

New York City Fanny May Ross Louise Miller K. A Laura Glidden Jamestown College Jamestown N. C J. W. Glidden Misa Rosemary Ketcham Delaware Ohio G. G. McCoy Pelham N. Y Otto Fischer James Messer Santa Claus New York Quincy Varsity Theater

Twenty Fifth Year Delays and Fires in Lawrence

Twenty five years ago report notes F X Williams leaving for California and Lloyd Ware plus John Newman headed to Portsmouth. Bridge contract awarded to John Tarpy in Grant Township. Central Hotel fire causes $250 damage. hotel is old Lawrence landmark. University journalism quarters planned in Medic building with moves during holidays. Dr. James Naismith to attend National Athletic Association meeting in New York on December 27, leaving Christmas Day.

F. X. Williams California Lloyd Ware John Newman Portsmouth Mr. Ware John Tarpy Grant Township North Side Christian Church Central Hotel Bear Marysville Kan Lawrence University Will Reinisch Kansas City Reinisch Rosedale Hospital Marie Starkweather Gladys Gibb Juliet Fannie Carpenter Stevens College Columbia Newmark Blanche Newmark Jack Lawrence Miss Newmark Agnes Green Ees W. L. Eubanks East Side New Jersey Snyder Locust North Lawrence Kansas National Athletic Associations New York James Naismith Naismith

Senate Adopts Cuba Independence Resolution in 1900s

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the Cameron resolution urging U S recognition of Cuba as independent and asking Washington to mediate with Spain to end the war. Also noted are local happenings in Lawrence including a reception for Governor Leedy and university and city schools’ winter vacation.

Republic of Cuba Senate Committee Cuba Senate Foreign Relations Committee Cameron Senate House of Representatives of American Congress United States of America United States Spain Lawrence Leedy Music Hall Buch T. J. Sweeney A. Gifford H. S. Clarke Clark George Leary A. D. Weaver McCarthy Hill Kansas Six Corners Jerry Beljle Arkansas Douglas Jefferson Leavenworth Cox Kansas University Republi

Club selects Harley to represent KU at Kansas Day event

A club meeting this morning elected Thomas Harley to represent Kansas University on the program of the Kansas Day club, which will convene in Topeka in January.

Can Club Thomas Harley Kansas University Kansas Day Club Topeka

Santa Continues

Santa continues the tale in a Mary Graham Bonner piece about kindness and discipline, noting that polite homes with fair treatment nurture better behavior in children. The passage portrays a benevolent holiday figure painting names on sleds and expresses a belief in universal goodness and care.

Santa Continues Mary Graham Bonner Christopher Santa

Santa’s inclusive visit sparks Christmas spirit in North

Santa explains that every child deserves a visit for the good moments and acts of kindness, not just mistakes. Christopher nods, acknowledging Santa’s belief in universal holiday joy and the enduring love for Santa up North.

Christopher Santa Claus Santa

How's Your Health Edited for the New York Academy of Medicine

This piece surveys general versus specific resistance to disease. It explains skin integrity and nutrition as general defenses and vaccines and phagocytosis as specific defenses. It notes Jenner’s smallpox vaccine as a milestone and credits Metchnikoff with describing white blood cell defense mechanisms.

New York Academy of Medicine Galdston Jenner Elie Metchnikoff Metchnikoff Russia Messina Sicily

Lutheran Church Elects Sunday School Officers for 1937

Trinity Lutheran church Sunday School officers and teachers association met for an annual meeting to elect officers for 1937. Chosen were A. G. Sabol as superintendent, department superintendents Clyde Waessix Helen Thorpe Mrs C W Dyre and Mrs Dora Brubaker. John Selig as secretary. Ralph C. Miner re elected treasurer. Pianists named Lucile Reuter Kathleen Rolson Aliene Sabol and Mrs Agnes Selig. Julia Oehrle named chorister of the adult department. Installation to follow with a church service in January.

Trinity Lutheran Church A. G. Sabol Clyde Waessix Helen Thorpe C. W. Dyre Dora Brubaker John Selig Ralph C. Miner Lucile Reuter Kathleen Rolson Aliene Sabol

9 For Sally Bailey Wolfe excerpt

Sally Warren, bored by heartbreak, helps Tip marry Terry Maynard while Sally contends with unrequited love for him. Philip Page offers support in a tale of social corridors, garden gatherings, and evolving loyalties in Warrenton as Tip’s wedding looms.

Philly Warrenton Courier The Morrison Sally Warren Terry Maynard Terry Tip South America Sally Courier Philip Page Philip Poe Mrs. Warren Joe Morris Mr. Warren Maynard Ray Warrens’ Garden Warrenton Morris Warrens Dora Warren Mary

Radio Listings Mosaic of 1930s Evening Programs

A dense, fragmentary schedule of radio programs across WREN WDAF KMBC and other affiliates for Friday December 12 through Sunday December 20. The entry lists multiple acts announcers orchestras and performances including Santa Claus programs musical variety shows dinner concerts and weather forecasts with numerous artist names and station identifiers.

Wren WDAF Jack Armstrong KMBC Dick Tracy Kambc—Renfrew Dilamond City Ronnie Ashburn Boake Carter Irane Rich Death Valley Kostelanota Fred War Mortimer Gooch Amos’ N' Andy KNBC Roger Pryor Orch Bramarck Orch Jessa Crawford Organ Jack Starr Rainbow Room George Olsen Earl Hines Gus Arnheim Buddy Fisher Rainbow Gril Guy Lombardo Rita Rio Geo. Duffy Hickory House KMHC Euna Setters NBC Nickelodeon WWMLC Paducah Plantation KMAC Wren—Hotel Pierre Orch

Christmas Story by Dr Hunt at First Methodist

Dr Robert A Hunt will deliver a Christmas story during the morning worship at 10 50 o clock at the First Methodist church The chosen title for the piece is The Keeper of the Stable Special music has been arranged for the hour.

Robert A. Hunt First Methodist Church

Christmas Music and Service Planned at Local Church

A women’s ensemble including Theo Ericsson Beulah Lamb Roberta Hoffman Gwendolyn Hunt Dura Wiles Young and June Ulm will sing A Bethlehem Carol and A Christmas Cradle Song with Dura Wiles Young performing The Birthdsy of the King, Dorothy Enion Miller to play organ. The Sunday school gathers at 9 45 a m for a Christmas worship led by R C Laessig with the minister delivering a Christmas story and all members expected to attend. There will be no evening service.

Theo Ericsson Beulah Lamb Roberta Hoffman Gwendolyn Hunt Dura Wiles Young June Ulm Bethlehem Mackinnon Niedlinger Prokoff Dorothy Enion Miller R. C. Laessig The Sun School

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