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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1932
Page
4
A volunteer Santa Claus sustained fatal injuries from a fire as Christmas decoration safety is urged. The piece notes dangers in homes schools and public halls and calls for careful handling of lights and flames during the season.
The senate adopted a twelve year wait for Philippine independence, a bill differing from the House measure and risking a possible veto by President Hoover. It rests on the theory Filipinos will be ready after that period while critics warn protection loss could invite danger and that many Americans and islanders question the timing.
The passage notes postwar shifts in military drill and uniforms, tracing changes from the U.S. staff adopting a British style, to the Russo-Japanese era’s short step, and to evolving infantry with machine gunners and bombers. It contrasts new section formations with lingering traditional British form fours, highlighting ongoing experimentation vs preserved routine.
Three men in a gang rode alongside a federal reserve wagon at the Denver mint entrance and opened fire as guards emerged with $200,000 in $5 bills. A guard was shot and likely fatally wounded. the trio escaped. The incident followed a bold daytime heist by Old Home Town Bandits.
Twenty five years ago on December 19, Earl Hunzicker and Ray Dunmire shipped two coupes of fancy fowls to Garnett for the Anderson county poultry fair where they had prior success at fairs. Mrs. G. M. Falley leaves for Dallas for two weeks while families in Brookfield and nearby towns plan Christmas visits. A kitchen shower honors Miss Marjorie Marshall with a Hearts game and a four course lunch, hosted by Miss Helen Alder and Miss Alvina Wilhelmi, and Edna Dinsmoor hosts tea towel material for the bride to be. Bernice McFarland hosts several of her high school friends.
A girl’s gathering Monday afternoon at Mrs. Garvin’s West Warren home featured prize results with Miss E Crawley first and Miss Dorothy Keeler second. A wedding is planned for Miss Paurie Marshall to Mr Albert, December 21 at 4 30 in the Episcopal chapel. Noble Sherwood of Shreveport and Austin Bailey home for holidays join local families with professors E H S Bailey and parents.
Forty years ago on December 19 a small card party was hosted by Miss Jo Russell on Monday evening. Miss Mame Tisdale planned a trip to Kansas City for two weeks, and Mrs J G Gibb entertained the Duplicate Whist club with a notable guest list. Miss Bella Sinclair headed to Kansas City to meet Miss Nellie Jamison, while Pi Phis hosted a card party at Miss Clara Wheeler in Kentucky street with prizes won by Mr Riddle and Miss Scott.
Gastric ulcers pose a major medical and surgical issue with progress in treatment. The text outlines competing theories on causes, noting rising duodenal ulcers and a stronger male predominance in the duodenum. It emphasizes the nervous element and stresses modern life’s hustle and strain as contributing factors, hinting at tomorrow's focus on gastric ulcers in children.
In a village drama Mary Paget faces love and rival Dora Westerdick. The Big Fellah declares lifelong love, offers companionship, and departs then returns as Mary rejects despair and finds happiness with him awaiting the morning. Drama centers on consent, loyalty, and shared future in a small community.
December 19 1894 report by the national House committee on military affairs recommends turning the United States military prison at Leavenworth into a federal penitentiary. The move would concentrate all federal prisoners serving more than one year in one facility. Robbery: at Oskaloosa.
In a tense scene Lizzie hides happiness after a surprise reunion with Mr Carter Paterson who vows blessing on their match. Dr Robb serves tea to Mary while the town heals from a robbery and pursuit across Oskaloosa. The sheriff reports no trace of thieves.
Banta discovers a dwarf stole his train and car keys in a revenge plot tied to a sister’s death. The witch sister of the dwarf, burned by Inga and Pinocchio two dolls, prompts a renewed quest as the dolls set out again to locate the thief.
Pinocchio and Inga find a white house with a red chimney and sit for a bewitched lunch. They fall asleep as a dwarf, fearing discovery, hides them underground chained in a cold room. A talking mole emerges, greeting them and leading toward a hidden passageway.
The Sunday lesson sermon in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, examined whether the universe and man arose from atomic forces. Scripture emphasized divine sovereignty and majesty, while Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health highlighted Mind as the central governing power sustaining all creation.
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