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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1938
Page
3
A devotional verse from Romans 12 2 urges believers to renew their minds to discern what is good and acceptable to God. The passage emphasizes transformation over conformity to worldly patterns and highlights spiritual discernment.
The piece urges adopting a positive outlook and showing good will to foster happiness in the new year. It emphasizes sympathetic support and personal resolve as keys to weathering disappointments and leveraging courage, humor, and resilience.
The piece criticizes high administration figures notably Jackson and Ickes for demagogic tantrums and prejudiced rhetoric. It argues their failures undermine public policy and that their antics were a curtain raiser for Roosevelt’s message to Congress. It notes party dissent and predicts a calmer, more reasonable policy stance in the future.
The dispatch notes military operations near Teruel in Spain. It mentions insurgents retaking positions and loyalist forces having captured some units, but details are fragmentary and uncertain.
The piece notes Teruel as a strategic jumping-off point for insurgent drives to disrupt government-held cities. Retaking Teruel would relieve the government of a major threat. its loss would not topple them but remove a key weapon. If Franco forces hold Teruel, the engagement could push the war toward a decision, described by both sides as a major operation to date.
A reader proposes a government law to cap temperatures, enforced by well paid officials. The measure promises year round grass, reduced clothing and fuel needs, and even allows the President to fish in all seasons.
A large rise in Kansas farm income in 1937 over 1936 was nearly erased by higher prices for goods farmers buy. The apparent gain just let the farmer hold his own.
The piece weighs two views on schooling from kindergarten to college arguing whether school is play or disciplined work. It notes that years of education may delay personal responsibility, while college promises high earnings, though many hold degrees on relief. It also states that about half of US hard winter wheat is produced in Kansas.
In a Journal-World letter, Mrs. H. M. Brownlee questions recent administration statements seen as deepening the recession. She argues farm prices are driven down to push Congress toward farm control laws and a labor favored wages bill, prompting calls for Senator Pepper to explain.
Willy Nilly waits for a letter as Puddle Muddlers greet the New Year with cheers from Mrs Quacko and a chorus of animal friends. Christopher Columbus Crew frets over the letter while the group wishes happiness and health for the year ahead.
A medical authority likens convalescence to unfinished business of sickness. The text notes the initial phase of illness as exciting and akin to a game, posing a question about the diagnosis and next steps.
A village jokester sends a holiday card to the tax collector wishing him a merry taxmas, in a festive note that blends humor with local spirit.
The essay discusses the transition from acute illness to convalescence, noting how recovery hides ongoing psychological changes. Charles Lamb’s ideas are cited on self-expansion during sickness and later selfish demands. Advice follows to pace physical activity and temper demands during recovery.
The Lawrence building totals for 1927 exceed 1926 by 121 005 with 43 more permits. Major projects include the 68000 Trinity Lutheran church and several fraternity houses Kappa Kappa Gamma Kappa Sigma Phi Kappa Delta Chi and Delta Tau Delta. Population at the start of 1928 stands at 16608 up from 12456 in 1920. The area including adjacent urban territory is estimated at 18000.
Fort Forty years ago this week a Lawrence review notes prosperity in the city over the past year. Dun and Bradstreet report fewer failures, with new houses and business buildings rising, including Donnelly livery barn and a rebuilt riverboat house. Notable projects: I L Baker’s brick veneer residence, A Monroe’s three new houses, and County Clerk Harry Dick’s pore additions. Societies urge dues. musical pupils performed. a large children's party featured numerous attendees and local residents.
A civic procession labeled General Progress and Prosperity sweeps through Law city streets, showcasing local industry and municipal improvements. Officials emphasize steady growth, public works, and community pride as residents watch from sidewalks.
Nelda a brave girl struggles on a lettuce farm and falls for Hers a tanned young farmer. Beck a wealthy playboy courts Nelda after a compromising scene. Mrs Reckless, Beck’s cold mother, quietly approves the engagement. Jack Nelda’s younger brother deserts medical school and vanishes.
Nelda accepts Reckless proposal as he presents a purple velvet ring during a formal dinner. Jealousy flares with Bill Langdon and Beck nearby while Nelda faces Mrs. Reckless and a Paris wedding possibility. Nelda plans to finish college before marriage, causing friction and a looming cross Atlantic arrangement.
Mr and Mrs D F Smith entertained about forty guests at Christmas dinner in Clinton Belvoir. Mrs Robert Kampschroeder and infant son stayed at her mother's home, Mrs Charles Nemic. Mollie Halderman visited Dee Maness and family. Effie Kampschroeder and Thelma made a brief visit with home folks. Harriet Hume, a Kansas City business college student, is spending vacation with her family.
Black Jack held a Christmas program December 23 with a playlet and an address by Dr Chubb followed by gifts and treats. The town also saw a 45th wedding anniversary turkey dinner on December 19 hosted by Mr and Mrs W S Batdorf with family attendance.
A dense listing of radio programs for Saturday night and early Sunday across KMBC WDAF WREN and related stations. Includes hosts bands orchestras singers and featured programs from 7:00 pm through midnight with multiple time slots and cross-station lineups.
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