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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1935
Page
4
A Mexican source criticizes Senator Borah for opposing U.S. entry into the world court over fears of entanglement. He also advocates for an American investigation of Mexico's handling of religious questions. The source argues Borah would apply different policies to Europe and the Americas, challenging Mexicans to see his inconsistencies.
A Kansas colored leader notes about 50 percent of Black residents rely on relief as household economies bite earnings. An Italian horn ban reduces noise and accidents, sparking questions about American driving habits. Western wind erosion storms prompt authorities to seek methods to curb rainfall shifts as prevention.
The governor Oscar K Allen’s office is seen as controlled by Huey Long, diminishing prestige in and beyond Louisiana. Louisiana State University reportedly sinks in national rankings after disclosures that the president and faculty bow to Huey Long to keep jobs, per the Louisiana Taxpayers Association.
Long faces dismay over taxation while Louisiana seems unattractive to him though he proclaims a future run for the presidency. A related note reports Clyde Barrow Bonnie Parker kin sentenced for harboring criminals in the era’s biggest family affair, as lawmen dedicate extensive resources to dismantling the Barrow gang.
Prof Skilton's compositions Sioux Flute Serenade and War Dance are the latest Victor concert orchestra offerings, available today at local record shops. Buck Woodward, former Douglas County sheriff, becomes police officer today to fill the vacancy from Neal's resignation. City Engineer Henderson files resignation. family to stay in Lawrence until June 1, uncertain relocation. Mrs. C D Cowgill and Mrs V A Young host luncheon at Colonial tea room for forty. bridge winners named. West Side Study Club hosts micoline supper at Mrs F E Bussing's, honoring Mrs S E Billingsley who plans to move to Colorado with family. silver spoon presented in farewell. Shower held for Mrs Pearl Burke at the Herbelon home. Herberton and Gord noted with card play and refreshments.
Twenty five years ago Thursday February 38 story notes George F. Putnam, KU alum and Rhodes Scholar, earning first honor in hammer throw at Oxford. He formerly set KU records, while not excelling in studies. Also mentions Haskell reception for J. O. Milligan, Nelle Morris trip to California, Roy Roberts at Kansas City Star, Henry Bishop birth, H. C. Waters news, Fred D. Cooper hire, and a small fire at Innes Store caused by a cigarette.
Boys cleaning floors with oiled sawdust ignite a blaze after a cigarette and match are dropped. While returning from the rear, they find the front end ablaze but blankets smother the fire, preventing serious damage. Tomorrow Kansan welcomes new management and staff led by editor Joseph W. Murray and managing editor Earl M. Fisher.
In Chapter 34 Montana and allies stage a silent revolt near the Valley of the Dead. A staged duel between two guards results in Felipo and Francisco killing each other, while Montana escapes with a plan to infiltrate Juan Silva’s guarded valley using the distraction.
Forty years ago the G A R encampment concluded with Beloit chosen as next meeting site and a mid summer reunion at Salina. Jack Harris of Ottawa elected department commander with Jarry Shaw of Dodge City as senior vice commander and B B Jones of Holton as junior vice commander. Evening events included a crowded opera house gathering and speeches by D C Tillotson Bernard Kelly and others.
In Marshall county circuit court the Pa Sloane vs P McMahon case featured 30 witnesses over two days with exhibits A and B, the calf now cow, and a juror deadlock of three hours. Disposition: mistrial. Also notes: barber William Hudson seeks publicity after recent robberies. a street name change petition by Sidney Lanier juniors. tree theft sentencing in Uniontown. and a fur company executive testified about racketeering threats in Queens County from 1933.
In a quiet scene Sweet Face discovers wood shavings and a box of matches Willy Nilly left. He struggles at first but finally strikes one, lighting a warm Clarke fire in the deserted workshop and pleased with the glow. Brothers Willy Nilly and Sweet Face share a simple moment of ingenuity.
Dr Iago Galreton explains heart anatomy and how arterial blockage causes myocardial infarction. He notes prognosis depends on blocked artery size, contrasts angina with thrombosis, and describes limited treatments including morphine and nerve-blocking alcohol injections.
The First Baptist Church of North Lawrence, a long standing city church, plans a unique go to church campaign to enlist every member in attending services for at least twelve weeks. Members will staff the effort and provide feature program numbers. The campaign calendar lists March 10 Family Day March 12 Youth Day and March 24 Installation Day.
Rev William A Scott, pastor at the church, lists May 26 Memorial Day and notes five years of improvements including exterior beautification, new floors, window blinds, stone steps, a basement rest room and kitchen. He earned an A B from Ottawa University and a B D from the Central Baptist Theological Seminary at Topeka.
Robert Floyd, 60, district court clerk of Chautauqua County, died in Sedan today from pneumonia. He left a wife and four sons, with a large extended family including Ralph Floyd, deputy district clerk, and multiple brothers and relatives listed in the notice. The obituary names relatives in Pittsburg, Independence, and Sedan, noting the family connections across several towns.
Local families hosted multiple gatherings Friday and Sunday with bridge games and dinners. Otto and Durr hosted a seven o'clock diner bridge, with high score prizes to Mr. and Mrs. George Gorstenberger and others recognized. a burial service for Frank Vickers of Wellsville followed. Other events included WITY club dinner, family birthdays, and visits among Daugherty and Mertz families in the area.
The text notes many residents visiting relatives in Lawrence and nearby areas. It lists Mr and Mrs with various surnames attending a Wednesday evening lodge event hosted by members of the Lawrence Rebekah lodge, plus numerous family visits to and from Lawrence and Topeka, including concerts by the Philharmonic orchestra at the University auditorium and weekend gatherings in Bartlesville, Burlington, and Eu dor a with relatives.
Thursday schedule shows numerous stations and programs across Kansas City area. Notable acts include KMBC-Kaitlin Carter, KMUC-Orchestra, WREN-Forum of Liberty, WDAF-Paul Whiteman’s Orchestra, KMBC-Joan Haymes, KMBC-Joseph King program reviews, and a market of varied musical and talk segments with multiple time blocks.
Puzzle appears garbled with numerous mispellings and stray characters but hints at a completed crossword with across and down clues. Several entries show possible solutions and references such as runt words and numbers, indicate a dataset of mixed readable terms and OCR errors.
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