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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1935
Page
4
A dated notice from the Lawrence Kansas Journal World outlines AP and circulation rights and urgency for readers to report late delivery by 7 p m. The item notes second class mailing status under the 1875 act and provides a contact number for issue replacement.
The column reflects on Robert Dary’s view of racketeering in the Lindberghs case and discusses Senator Norris proposed Mississippi Valley Authority style project to cover much of the U S. It cautions about the public cost and the need for a strong salesman to push the idea. It also notes fears of unrest in the Philippines as a new insular government takes shape.
The national resources committee supports 10 to 18 regional capitals to house federal activities. Regions would be divided into provinces with regional legislatures possibly gaining tax powers. Taxpayer resistance to regional spend may delay adoption. Japan criticizes foreign schools in China, hinting at closures under Manchukuo policy.
The piece discusses Premier Laval's risk of life over a plan to end Ethiopia fighting, with Britain’s Baldwin and opposition factions split on pacifying Italy. It notes League leaders debating Mussolini’s bluffing as war threats loom and records a Literary Digest poll showing 58.51 percent against Roosevelt policies across 41 states, up slightly from last week.
Miss Ruth Jane Garver wed Domenico Gagliardo at the home of Miss Alberta Corbin on Christmas day in a ceremony before about thirty guests. Rev. W M Ackus officiated. Afterward refreshments were served by Rae and Ruth Stoland, Miss Rose Morgan, Miss Grace Vernon, and Lalla Walling. The couple, both University graduates, will reside at 1108 Ohio Street after January 15. Mrs. Gagliardo previously worked as secretary to William Allen White and has done freelance writing. Mr. Gagliardo teaches economics at Kansas University. Numerous Christmas dinners followed at area homes.
S. P. Bell has sold his cafe and residence in Haskell and will depart Saturday for Great Bend to take over E. E. Cook’s implement and threshing business. Mrs. Bell and her young daughters will visit Scranton for a month with her parents. Also reported a thief stole a 220 pound hog from Jacob Badsky’s stock pens. Catherine Williams, 70, fractured her left hip after a chair fall.
A compact quotation from Robert Quillen humorously defines rheumatism as a word doctors use to mask ignorance. Published in 1975 by Publishers Syndicate.
The notice details social events including Pansy Wallace hosting fourteen guests for Miss Marie Linsley of Osawatomie, a dinner and whist party for Mr. and Mrs. Byron le, a Younger Set gathering at Dr. and Mrs. G W Jones, and a wedding at Congregational church where Miss Helen Alder and Marvin Craeger wed with a post ceremony dinner. Craeger and Miss Alder departed for Topeka then New Orleans.
Forty years ago this week reports recount Mrs Chris Armstrong losing robbers from the Woodman theater by mistake. Fred Funston plans to stay home then return to New York to finish his coffee plantation funding by February first. Merchants complain city crossroads remain muddy and unclean hindering shoppers. Stuttsman Seeley tie the knot in Chicago and Du buque engagement to be followed by a southern honeymoon after January 15. Lawrence physics instructor Alanson Topping and Ina Bartlett wed at home with about thirty guests. Visitors include Miss Helen and Miss Bessie Morrow and Mr John Caldwell of Albuquerque while Santa Fe worker Henry Whitman visits Lawrence kin.
Topeka reports continued cold gloomy conditions across Kansas with little sun expected through next week. federal forecaster S D Flora said temperatures will range 22 to 30 degrees in eastern Kansas and 55 to 80 in the west with possible snow flurries and rain tonight, while highs may reach 82 to 85 tomorrow after a night dip.
La Paz on the Andes endures postwar overpopulation after the Chaco conflict with Paraguay. Census put residents at 160,000, with 20,000 more arriving since June. Housing tightness prompts calls to tax idle land and lightly tax new houses to compel construction. New term begins January 6. Lawrence Business College.
Allaire West drives a blue roadster through Virginia at dawn racing toward her father’s estate after a South American trip. A pursuing police officer stops her but she jokes about a ticket and vows more speed. The scene ends with the mansion’s stately view as morning light breaks.
Mrs Quacker receives a handmade handkerchief from Mrs Quacker. The scene shows playful duck society with tea parties and new accessories including a fan. Dialogue centers on appreciation and style in a lighthearted domestic vignette.
Two ducks, Mrs Quacker and Mrs Quacko, exchange thoughtful gifts in a snowy mood. They share tea and Christmas crumbs, resolve their weathered quarrels, and wish each other a happy New Year as a gentle holiday scene closes.
The article links skin disturbances to strain from domestic life and career pressures. It notes leaders and hyper-efficient personalities, including medical and teaching professionals, as prone to outbreaks amid excessive altruism and family responsibilities. It mentions a Monday joint rheumatism reference.
A Greensboro woman finds a postage due card and a Christmas greeting from postmaster J. W. Coleman after paying two cents. Nurse Jean Schoening recalls a patient gift check she refused to cash, while a letter from 13 years ago yields one cent postage due. A Chicago report notes Samuel Insull's marriage, and Elizabeth Baptist seeks a divorce citing her husband’s flirtations and free pies.
Dr. John H. Stokes from the University of Pennsylvania ties mental and emotional state to skin diseases, highlighting neurodermatoses where nervous factors predominate. Treating underlying troubles can be effective. suitable patients are oriented, communicative, and willing to engage in care.
A six week training school for women who will run nursery schools under WPA auspices will be conducted at Kansas State College starting Monday. Miss Thelma McClure of Topeka, assistant state nursery supervisor of the WPA, announced the program which expects about 40 attendees. The event aims to prepare workers for underprivileged children’s nurseries.
A dense rail of radio listings for Sunday and Monday schedules across WDAF KMBC WREN WDAE WMBC and others detailing programs, hosts, orchestras, and times in a period-accurate voice. It lists musicals, talks, orchestras like the George Washington Orchestra and Ozzie Nelson, and noting stations such as KMBC WREN WDAF KW, with ensembles and hosts across the day. Many named performers and programs appear, including Abe Lyman, Dan Rob, and the Wind.
Kansas City report shows George E Baden marking alimony payoff with a bar sign proclaiming celebration. Baden, a garage man, says paying two years alimony freed him like jail release and plans a party for customers and friends as a new term begins at Lawrence Business College.
Cuero Texas December 28 Wesley Henkhaus of Yoakum Texas under contract to the St Louis Cardinals died last night at a Cuero hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Thursday. The 19 year old pitched with either arm and played in the DeWitt county small league drawing wide notice for his dual arm ability.
Chester Freeman, 40, a restaurant owner and former postmaster, was found shot dead at his home in Tonganoxie, Kansas. A Leavenworth county deputy coroner said he apparently took his own life. The Freeman family is locally prominent.
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