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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1935
Page
4
The article notes a second bombing effort against Mauna Loa lava flow shows initial slowing but first blasts appeared to accelerate flow. Further observation will decide if the interruption yields a sustained slowdown or a return to prior rates. It also mentions Mrs Roosevelt resolutions, Chicago murders, and Manila radicals arrests tests of new regimes.
A Chicago era column mixes a biblical verse with notes on New Year's greeting card postage savings by Governor Landon and straw vote reforms led by Rep. Pierce. It highlights potential mail bans on straw polls, the aftermath of the 1932 straw vote, and the political intrigue surrounding elections and reform. It also touches on a New York artichoke racket tale and Betty Gow turning down reemployment with the Lindberghs.
Naismith remains in his post as details emerge from New York on December 30 regarding career status and duties, with official statements outlining the scope of his responsibilities and potential upcoming actions.
A fragment titled Poor Po by Claude Callan notes Kate's divorce from Jim and a dog reacting to the scene as Kate yells at her second husband. The piece hints at a somber mood with the dog seeking relief as the household shifts.
University figures dominate the Kan sas Academy of Science meeting with Prof F W Bushong elected treasurer and E H 8 Bailey named to the executive committee. Notable paper by Prof J T Todd on the Kansas river channel. a surprise wedding of Miss Rena Ice and Mr Ira Stockwell. Olney musicale with senior class participants. social visits from Miss Julia Bonney of Kansas City. Sadie Messler hosts New Year dinner. incident of Allie Carroll and Hugh Blair in Kansas City. Fred Olmstead bruises from fall through a cellar trap door at 729 Missouri Street.
Forty years ago on December 31 Lawrence society hosts events and notes. J H Cohn selected today for moving into the McKim home near Kentucky street after the ordeal. Mrs W J Flintom returns from Columbus Ohio. Salvation Army serves Christmas dinners to about 325 people. 860 students enrolled at Kansas University. M E Rice receives patent for a meridian device for surveyor’s compasses. Sue Nace to wed H G Leamer at bride’s home in Lecompton. Sue is sister of John Nace, assistant postmaster in Lawrence.
A collage of brief items from Meadville to Chicago covers court quirks. Culbertson uncovers a past guilty verdict for the Davisons, while a Hartford man recalls a self rescuing fall, a Ada suspect explains a coat sale, a Los Angeles rider dodges a fine, and a Chicago man faces deportation. Also notes a candy theft with poison warning, a Salvation Army watch service, and a stray classified prompt.
Allaire West arrives at her Virginia home after a party wanes as she and her father clash over life choices. She seeks purpose beyond marriage and society. In Carteret, Terry Willett arrives with uncertainty, contemplating a navy future while a life of duty and tradition looms.
In a playful scene from a Mary Graham Bonner tale, Willy Nilly vows to keep a New Year’s resolution while the Puddle Mudders and Sweet Face the lamb comment on his ears. Rip the dog adds a quip about interruptions as the misfit friends talk through their goals for the year.
Christopher scolds Sweet Face as the group jokes about being helpless. Sweet Face smiles gently, while a crow observes. Top Notch plans a quick trip to his General Store to set things right before the New Year. Rip vows not to roam far or trouble anyone and they all drift to bed, anticipating tomorrow.
Dr John H Stokes outlines eleven mental health indicators guiding self and others in recognizing workmen sources of distress. Warns amateurs need skill to avoid misreading states of mind. Topics include musts impasse duty versus desire contradiction buried hysteria fear and aging in care.
Christmas events at Twin Mound and Belvoir schools featured student performances under teachers, with Santa Claus distributing gifts and treats. Attendees included families from the Belvoir and Rock Creek schools as well as local residents. holiday meals followed. Roy Sullivan remains ill with unchanged condition.
A dense schedule lists KMBC WDAF WREN and other stations with numerous programs from 5:43 pm to 4:00 pm, including musical interludes, orchestras, operatic artists, and comedy acts. Highlights feature The Norsemen Quartet, Jimmie Durante, Amos n Andy, and The Band Goes to Town, plus football broadcasts and weather forecasts for January 1.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Christenson traveled to El Dorado for Christmas with relatives and returned Thursday. Mr and Mrs George Sullivan hosted Mrs Sullivan s sisters and families for Christmas dinner. Attendees included Rudolph Hase and family, John Bulmer, Hershel Talley and Opal Mae, Elmer Thurber Stout and family, Glenn Dodder aunt Bobby, Mollie Terrell, Ralph Weimer, and Lee Cummings. Regular services begin at Twin Mound church on the first and third Sundays each month, Rev Ward of Clinton leading, next meeting January 5.
Mr and Mrs Lester Keath visited relatives near Wellsville for Christmas. Mrs Wallis departed mid December for White City to stay with kin. Maurice ONeil attended the funeral of E S Kirkpatrick in Wellsville Monday. Kirkpatrick, aged over 11 years, was found dead in bed Sunday morning. American Legion conducted graveside services. Roy Van Tries of Paola and Irene Nora Van Tries joined Mr and Mrs Edward Revey for Christmas dinner. John Sheeley and Russell Hays visited Kansas City Friday. Harley Dobson family spent Christmas in Lawrence. New term begins January 6 at Lawrence Business College.
A large crowd attended the Worden Church Christmas Eve program. The event featured a fine program enjoyed by all. Mr and Mrs Jim Lavin and Clark of Topeka visited John Clark's home Friday. Nellie Marie Finch was taken to Memorial hospital in Lawrence Friday to have her cast removed after three months. Mrs Albert Hornberger has been on the sick list.
A Turkish citizen was refused entry to San Marino on grounds he belongs to a belligerent nation. San Marino, a 32 square mile republic in central Italy, once declared war on Turkey during World War I, alongside Italy. The peace treaties left San Marino overlooked.
By end of November 1925 new and refunding corporate financing in the United States totaled over 2.1 billion dollars. The first 11 months produced 2.50224 billion, the best 11 month total for any year since 1931 and higher than the full 1925 year.
Augusta reports unusually warm conditions causing fig trees to bear a fourth crop. P. K. Tant notes one tree in his yard has produced a fourth harvest this year amid balmy temperatures.
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