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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1935
Page
4
The article recalls the Lindbergh baby ransom saga and Hauptmann blame, notes postmaster Farley missteps, and discusses the gold clause ruling impacting New Deal monetary policy. It mentions court strictness in contract interpretation and emergency measures, while a calm Kaw river passage via Lily Ler emerges above fog.
Governor Landon urged comprehensive cost cuts across all government divisions and stressed local economies from school districts to cities. He warned tax relief hinges on savings before state levies reach households and noted emergency bills were advanced in the Kansas House as a sign of fiscal seriousness.
In Baton Rouge parish officials vow to block Huey Longs plan to turn the parish into a local DC under his charge. A federal judge blocks his bid to control New Orleans city government. The Square Deal association calls for repeal of dictatorial laws. When Huey is away antis gain influence.
Last night a formal dance at the Country Club featured a three piece orchestra and dancing until midnight. Mrs. Floyd Hunter hosted a children's party January 6 honoring son Gerald Isaac with help from Mrs. Arthur Murphy. attendees included Grace May Gilder Mildred Hinkle Jay Hinkle Gerald James Elaine James Johnny Krom Billy Krum Grean Rosella Murphy Richa Edgar and Gerald Isaacs. Birth announced of Horace Frame Jr to Mr. and Mrs. James H. Frame. Also reported: Charles Evans Hughes resigns as secretary of state effective March 4 and Frank B. Kellogg to succeed him. Peoples Bank increases surplus to 100000 after 20000 transfer from undivided profits. officers listed.
Twenty five years ago on Thursday January 10 Dr W W Bolt announced his resignation as pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church. He will retire March 1 after five years in the role, succeeding Rev Dr Corley. The church prepares for its fiftieth anniversary celebration tomorrow evening in a city setting linked to the Mount Carroll College campus.
A terse public notice cites Claude Callan related to the Mullisaers Syndicate in 1935. The fragment references a person and an organization with no clear action or outcome. Further readable context is not available.
Short service at the evening church at 8 p m followed by a reception for friends. Winners of the Skat Prize at the Elks club rooms include J A Kendall first prize Fred Smithmeyer second Lee Smith third M Robinson fourth J G Jagodnizg fifth. Mr and Mrs Soxman travel to Indianapolis after being called to Lawrence by the deaths of Mrs Soxman’s father Linton and Mr Soxman’s father George F Soxman. General Matcalf leaves for Washington D C for a month on business. Pleasant Valley hunters report 267 rabbits sold at centy each after the annual Sunday hunt led by C B Woodward and Arthur Holcom. Fred Kennedy top rabbit collector with 40.
Forty years ago the Eitlemiller ice company began putting up ice on the south side of the river today. John M. Steele is assistant journal clerk in the House of Representatives at Topeka. Brad Perkins is assistant doorkeeper. Pierson Bros attached a second smoke consumer to the mill stacks, greatly darkening the smoke. Dr H S Gardner returned from town with his brother and wife to visit. Mrs S Steinberg returned from St Louis after hospital surgery and is much better. Fred Funston, son of ex congressman E H Funston, will lecture at the Opera House tomorrow. his Alaska trip earned him the nickname Pearleas Fred. Lecture will feature stereoptican views from photographs he took in Alaska. Funston's first tour will be managed by Fred Haversock. Bel Ta Mitchell is advance agent for the first week. A combined paper of University papers has been organized to present a fair basis to all parties. H H Pratt is business manager and James Owen assistant of the combined Courier Review Journal.
L B Ferguson arrested on bond-jumping charge from 1918 and being returned to Texas under Governor Landon order. Montgomery county bar association to hear Judge Oral L. Phillips and Dean W L Burdick speak at meeting in Denver and Kansas. Mrs C B Crawford reports a twin egg laying Jersey White Giant pullet laying two eggs at once on two occasions within three days.
Cable news in brief reports Allied maneuvers in Saarbrucken and the League of Nations aid convoy. A fogbound trawler near Hull and weather across Europe are noted, along with political remarks by Rome about Italy’s African ambitions and a France accord.
KU graduates Dr. E C Franklin and Dr. C E McClung are named among 28 renowned scientists honored with tablets at the Hall of Science entrance of Pennsylvania College for Women. The list emerged after a survey of over 900 leading physicists, biologists and chemists. Franklin, KU 1888, is professor emeritus of organic chemistry at Stanford. McClung, KU 1896, is a zoology professor and lab director at the University of Pennsylvania. Miners working in dust exposure face high risks of lung abscess and gangrene.
Nick Trench and Molls O'Brien flee a sabotaged hideout after a tunnel explodes, saving Molly and Jimmy from Orloff s trap. They limp toward a boat as Jerry Mordaunt returns, and the trio prepares to confront pursuit by the villain with Daw son s metal in hand.
A man injured during a trek after a storm is aided by Willy Nilly and his dog Rij. The dog guides the man to safety, preserving faith and providing comfort. The rescued man vows to bring gifts and a rug for Rij, while Willy Nilly expresses pride in the dog’s heroism and hints at rewards. The tale closes with plans for home visits and Mrs. Quacker's Call.
In Chicago Joseph Kahovic faced divorce from May Kahovic as a court cut weekly alimony from 20 to 320 pending the divorce. The judge quizzed Kahovic about his social life prompting a modest reply and a remark that he is “good enough” to support his wife during the proceedings.
A fragmentary clipping reports Peter Dregic claiming Rudy Krivacek pushed him through a window. Judge Lambert Hayes sentences Peter to six months in jail. Rudy placed under court supervision. A separate note describes a dog bite prevention device devised by Dr Daniel E Sable after dogs bit many officers last year. An amusing item from West Lubec Me notes a hen laying a triple yolked egg after a Dionne quintuplets photo is hung on its coop. In Poplar Bluff Mo Walter King is late to trial, faces fines, and a jury acquits him of stealing a one dollar Bologna link.
A historical medical note describes bunions as irritation of the great toe joint from shoe pressure, leading to bursitis and eventual bone growth. It defines hallux valgus as the outward bend of the big toe with inward drift of the bone behind the joint, advising bunton shoes and possible surgical correction.
A Kansan recounts seeing Warner Baxter at the Santa Anita races with his brother George, noting his modest appearance in a gray tweed suit. He also spots Gene Raymond, Charlie Chase, Roscoe Karns, and Betty Compton around the crowd, while film celebs mingle unseen among fans on a damp day.
In a plain tale of wagering, the dors favored the outcome while betting went awry. The narrator notes prudence and restraint, stating they avoided high stakes as newshawkers typically do. Minimum bets lie at $2 with part mutuel pools, the state collecting 49. Companions doubled their bets and ended even.
The Centropolis area reports a Thursday afternoon Ald meeting at Mrs Emory Crawford with ice cream and cake after. Next gathering set at Lydia Allans. Local guests including Mr and Mrs Harley Lyons and Osage City visitors joined Mrs McMasters and family. Several residents visited relatives in Kansas City and Overbrook for illness and family time. Farmers Union turnout at Minneola and charity stamps for winter relief noted.
Old newspaper ad touts Doan's Pills as a trusted kidney remedy. It stresses kidneys process 79 200 feet of tubes, warns against “strong drugs,” and urges readers to buy Doan's Pills from a local druggist as a safe, effective washout for kidneys. The copy cites 40 years of use and urges consulting a physician.
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