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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1938
Page
4
Revelation 21 1 2 presents a vision of a new heaven and earth replacing the former creation and the holy city New Jerusalem coming down from heaven as a bride adorned for her husband. The passage emphasizes renewal and divine fulfillment.
New Jersey highway patrol begins inspections to remove unsafe vehicles from state roads. Critics say private cars face infringement while authorities and drivers acknowledge defect-related accidents justify safety checks. Proponents note buses and trucks already follow stricter rules.
The Kansas City Star notes 4 to 5 million dollars annually may be frittered by redistribution through the tax system, with little benefit to any locality. It argues the social security fund and state taxes shift burden rather than reduce old taxes, and the promised tax relief never materialized.
A war referendum proposal was defeated in the house yesterday. Every Kansas delegate voted, with each member seeking reelection claiming his vote reflects a cautious stance amid looming political pressures.
The discussion centers on the defeated Ludlow measure and the Panay sinking. Critics warned a vote could threaten foreign relations, while backers feared government overreaction. The Panay crisis passed without action, and officials kept calm amid public pressure.
A Washington report states that about 983 million dollars remain unobligated of 15.29 billion dollars appropriated since 1932. The note clarifies unobligated balance means authorizations to spend, not on hand cash, and these funds will likely be spent despite not being immediately available.
Oil pools in Kansas are expanding toward each other with a test well announced to bridge two adjacent pools. The El Dorado Times notes Butler County, once the leading Kansas producer for two decades, now ranks third in state output behind Rice and Russell.
Pittsburgh January 11 reports Schenley High School students voted 1419 to 807 against merging boys and girls lunchrooms. The girls led the margin with a two to one vote, aided by a lone co-ed remark that there ought to be one time in.
In Elkton Maryland on January 11 a bridegroom-to-be paid 40 nickels for a marriage license after claiming he hit a slot machine jackpot. The clerk of court looked astonished as the wager funded the ceremony plan.
Emil Wooley of Tillamook sells a horse for 2.50 dollars and his brother in law buys it for 50 dollars, only to discover they traded the same animal in opposite ends of the deal. The unlikely swap shows the same horse changing hands for drastically different prices.
Mr and Mrs Edward Dilley are visiting relatives in hospitals. They have a daughter in a Chicago hospital a son in a Fargo North Dakota hospital and an eye notts in a Champaign Illinois hospital.
Mary Graham Bonner presents Sundown Stories where Willy Nilly and Top Notch await the animal caravan in a snowy, remote setting. The narrator notes language quirks and magical animal understanding as a storm disrupts plans.
President Roosevelt will greet the Supreme Court justices and their wives tonight at his annual judiciary reception. Justice Cardozo is ill and will not attend. Other justices have not indicated their attendance.
A 40 passenger airplane with a 140 foot wing span is near completion at the Douglas company plant in Santa Monica California. The project advances as February approaches and marks a milestone for regional aviation development. The report notes the scale and significance to the local aerospace industry.
Anthropologists note hunger is strong yet many children refuse meals. Doctors assess growth, posture, fat, and hemoglobin to detect malnutrition. Parents should avoid meal-time battles and allow occasional missed meals, seeking medical advice if growth falters.
The Sunflower 4 H Club holds its January meeting Saturday evening January 15 at Riverside School. Enrollment cards for 1998 must be completed and turned in to Ruth Mitchell. New members joining are Jack Beatty Harry Mitchell Betty Ann Skinner Joan Button and Marion Gentry.
Mrs Helen Guillname aged 33 died when her dog tangled the leash around her legs causing a fall against a radiator. The incident occurred in Chicago yesterday as she prepared to walk the animal.
Mrs Andrew Kohler of Eudora fell on basement stairs yesterday morning breaking her right wrist. She was alone and took about twenty minutes to summon help after the accident.
Mrs. J. B. Watkins announced a gift of a modern fireproof hospital to Lawrence at a memorial hospital board meeting called by Mayor Rankin. The $175,000 project would include a $125,000 building and $25,000 in equipment, with a site to be adjacent to the present Memorial hospital. the old plant would serve as nurses’ home and contagious ward.
Nelda faces mob intimidation as she sells lettuce while Bill helps her. Beck the fiancé debates her farming as a whim and his mother weighs in. Jack lies in hospital from picketing injuries as Nelda vows to persevere despite strikes.
Nelda negotiates with Jose and his labor crew after a warning note and gunfire scare loom over her lettuce fields. Two confrontational neighbors Liz and an accomplice threaten action unless Nelda halts selling to avoid harming small growers.
Gov Walter A Huxman travels to Mineral Springs Texas for a week long vacation. He is accompanied by Mrs Huxman and Ray Hockaday a Hutchinson businessman. Huxman left Hutchinson Kansas for the trip after arriving from Topeka last night.
Missouri Pacific officials said passenger train service between Downs and Stockton will be reinstated for 30 days after a meeting with local representatives. They refused concessions to 200 protesters from other central Kansas towns. Britain seeks 20 000 more volunteers for anti aircraft work.
Big Springs Kansas notes say the Ladies Aid held an all day meeting at the parsonage with social committee members named. Nearby residents including the Bernhardts and several Topeka visitors are mentioned. Shelton Clark improves after a tree accident and plans a winter trip to Miami with his son.
George and Dorothy Brooks came home Saturday after visiting relatives in St Louis for the holidays. Homer McMillen and Charles McMillen hosted relatives in Kansas City area. A fire at Mrs Attebury's home was stopped by prompt neighbor assistance. The Burnett home hosted a gathering for Helen Louise Martin and many guests. Gryder couple announce birth of a son on December 23, formerly Twila Anderson. Houseworth family and Roy Sled visited.
A street anecdote recalls Ma Davis speaking to a bill collector who sought the debt Mrs. Davis owed, hoping to uncover the amount. The scene evokes a domestic moment of neighborhood intrigue from 1937 syndicated humor.
A critic questions government control over tax dollars and argues that monopolistic practices cost taxpayers more. The piece highlights concerns about public spending and accountability in government finance.
Mr and Mrs Ray Shanton of Topeka visited Elmer Shanton and family. The Baptist Missionary society plans a farewell dinner for Mrs Silkey January 20 as she moves to Emerson Iowa January 30. Harbaugh left for Denver on a business trip. Bets and kin from Bethel visited the Colemans. James Smith returned from Nortonville after visiting Lee Smith's ill mother. Murry Martin and kids visited his mother Mrs T W Martin. James Diebert returned to Missouri after Christmas with family. H B Browning of Topeka visited Linwood. T P Frederick and Miss Eulah May Hughie left for Kansas City Kansas for weekend visits. Linwood ball team lost to Lawrence 45 to 35. Mary Butler and Lulu Lewis visited Kansas City Kansas Monday. Charles Hicks entertained relatives Sunday including Riley Hicks Jr of Lawrence, Dale Thomas and others from Kansas City Mo, Elmer Hicks and Harry Hicks of Kansas City Kan, Marie Riley and Ralph Kamp Schroeder of Lawrence, Mrs William McBroon of Bonner Springs. Carl Silkey helped butcher hogs with George Henik Saturday. Florence Sheaf of Topeka visited New Year’s Day with Lulu Lewis. Edward Silkey returned from a week in Kansas City Kansas. Carl Silkey and Roy Sted were in Leavenworth.
Virginia Dodson returns home from Pleasant Grove after visiting sister Mrs Glenn Ulrich and family. Floyd Jackson plans a few days with his parents in Lawrence. John Daggett family spent Christmas in Kansas City. Mrs Fred Howard and Alice and Donald joined relatives in Eudora for a family dinner. Irve Flory and Paul Dudley Lois and Bonnie attended a turkey dinner at the Everett Peace home near Eudora. Ruby Altice returns to work at the Jack Dillon home after weeks with sister Mrs Lester Peg in Lawrence. Carl Daniels spent weekend at the John Daniels home. N D Messer entertained December 28 for Rose's sixteenth birthday with Nana Mae Hartley Dolores June Sutherland Bernice Wiggins Kathryn Wise Frances Walters Ruth Hunter Lenora Elkins Betty
Radio program grid outlines January 11 and 12 evening to midnight with WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations. Entries include news briefs, musical acts, orchestras, comics, sports, and weather forecasts featuring artists such as Vivian Della Chiesa Jack Oakie Wayne King's Orch and Benny Goodman.
Geraldine Brune Hartley Doris Pierce Mrs Olive Brune and Rose Messer appear in a string of greetings and visits. Joe Cox of Kaw Valley called at John Daniels home Tuesday evening. Frank Nester of Ottawa visited his brother in Pleasant Grove. Rose Messer visited the Johanning family near Worden. The Ulrich family spent Christmas with Ed Dodson’s clan in Lawrence. Irve Flory Dudley Lois Bonnie Roscoe Peterson and Glen Ulrichs crew traveled to Lawrence Friday. Alice Howard returned from Eudora after visiting relatives. Charles and Emmett Porter of Emerson Nebraska visited here. Irene Daniels returned from Ferry after Christmas with Sandy Williams and Bill Porter. Leslie Clough and family and Mrs C A Porter were in Pleasant Grove Sunday evening. Ben Mohler family Lily Johnson and children joined Jack Dillon family for the day. John Johnson trucked cattle to Kansas City, wife accompanying him.
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