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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1938
Page
3
The readable fragment notes a member audit bureau of calculations tied to financial or clerical duties. No further context or names are clear in the text.
A closer Austria Hungary agreement with the Rome Berlin axis marks a eastward gain for fascist power. The move concerns Little Entente nations and Russia, amid fears that Germany seeks Ukraine territory and the Balkans risk renewed trouble.
Prof. J. H. Taggart tells Co-Operative Club that progress lies in restoring honesty, fair dealing, thrift, and pledged word. He argues current ills stem from neglecting these values and that accountability by government and businesses will rekindle confidence, harmony, and a forward pace.
Report notes the Kansas Press Association gathering in Wichita tackling rising newsprint costs and editor concerns about modern errors and readers' reactions. Jack Harris of the Hutchinson News laments that small type and narrow columns squeeze space and anger subscribers.
Readers note how editor's burden to fill pages can turn speeches by distinguished guests into terse headlines. The fragment critiques media practice of shrinking complex talks into simple copy. It comments on public exposure to editing choices and the impact on content.
A sequence of serious troubles led to the overthrow of the leftist government. With the people’s front in power, promises to improve conditions failed to be fulfilled, provoking mounting criticism and the government’s downfall.
The article notes that organized labor shows potential for productivity and faster recovery but so far no such signs appear. It mentions internal labor quarrels possibly easing but it remains unclear if peace efforts aim to resume work or to prompt further strikes.
Special appropriation bills set aside funds for amusements emergencies and informer payoffs. These sums are not to be itemized by the receiving departments. The aggregate is reported around five million dollars, enough to cover extensive entertainment and snooping.
Justice Black is said to struggle with the Court's workload and to fill the Sutherland vacancy President Roosevelt nominates Stanley Reed solicitor general. Serving on the Supreme Court is no amateur task.
Washington notes the social security levy is costly to collect arguing the government has turned every employer into a tax collector making the collection expense hard to justify as the lowest among government levies.
A fragmentary tale follows Christopher and Willy Nilly as they hide from a wild animal sighting. They discuss waiting out the cold winter time, hoping for clues or resolution as suspense builds around an unseen danger.
Willy Nilly leads in a playful snow scene with Sweet Face while distant roars hint at danger. The page then shifts to a medical discussion of ringworm treatment, symptoms, and care, outlining causes, prognosis, and remedies including antiseptics, salves, and cautious X ray use.
Ringworm is caused by a microscopic plant parasite in the skin and not by an actual worm. It commonly forms ring shaped lesions in tinea circinata and appears on scalp face and exposed areas in children while barber's itch affects beards in men and athlete's foot is the widespread form on feet.
In St Louis a man named George Schrameyer celebrates trading a vacant lot with the landowner. A real estate dealer offered to buy the lot next door and he notes he only owns one lot. The swap relieves his housing rights under law regarding ownership of the house. Carry On appears from Los Angeles where a courtroom mishap left injuries among a judge and lawyers during a divorce trial.
In Grand Island Nebraska on January 15 a thief looted Sheriff A E Carter's hotel room taking the medals meant for winners at the annual pistol shoot of the Nebraska Sheriff's and Peace Officers association. About 150 officers were attending a banquet on the floor below.
Mrs. A. M. Crary aged 93 widow of A. M. Crary founder of the Herington Times in 1889 died yesterday. The item notes the widow's death and includes an advertisement about reading the classified page as a good business and fun habit.
Mrs Annie Lane Johnson daughter of James H Lane an early Kansas senator died at Memorial hospital yesterday afternoon after a brief acute illness. The notes mention a pig dinner for city mail carriers and various social events at the Chamber of Commerce and University functions in Lawrence.
The Woman's Missionary Union of the Woe Methodist church will hold its first fall meeting on Monday afternoon and evening at the church. The feature of the evening will be an illustrated lecture by a speaker.
At the annual meeting of the Ladies Social circle of the First Presbyterian Church Mrs. Dr. Holloway was elected president Mrs. Frank Benedict first vice president Mrs. Schall second vice president Mrs. Hanson secretary and John Kilworth treasurer for the ensuing year
Nelda, amid farm pressures and engagement strain, hosts a party that unravels rival affections. Reck arrives, Bill Langdon intrigues, and Nelda confronts trust and jealousy as a romantic web plays out through games and whispers. A sobering moment with her brother Jack hints at future choices.
Mrs Charles Soward Cyril Roche and Martin Roce Jr on sick list. Mrs Walter Parsons and Mildred attend a Lawrence shower for newlywed daughter sister Mrs Joe Schelbar. Mr and Mrs Harry Werts attend funeral of Mrs Wert's aunt Mrs Elizabethe of Lawrence. Edith Jo Henry Rohe visit Lulu Smith family Friday. Vinland seniors Mary Rohe and Bob Madl attend class waffle dinner at Prof E R Buttn home. Presbyterian Endeavor class met at Mary Roche home with pop corn and taffy after meeting. Oranges cookies and coffee served. Bos Weeks Wanda at home. Clint Wade and Mrs Clyde also mentioned.
Saturday night radio schedule lists WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations with varied acts including Harold Nagel's Orchestra, Jean Sablon, the NBC Symphony Orchestra, and Benny Meroff's Orchestra. Programs run from early evening through midnight with talk, music, and weather forecasts.
Deay assisted Mrs. Harry Werts Monday afternoon with her quilting. Mrs. William Selzer, Miss Myrtle Bell and Mrs. Walter Parsons quilted for Mrs. John Chanay several afternoons the past week. Sunday evening visitors at the Dan Selzer home included Mr. and Mrs. Martin Rohe, Mr. and Mrs. George Rohe and Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Sevier Tadlock, Mrs. Cyril Rohe, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fabriel, Mildred Feilher, Beula Rohe and Charles Vaughn.
Big Springs guests include B H Fleenor of Manhattan and H M Fleenor of Penrose visiting sister Mrs J O Webber. They plan to visit Palmer Kansas sister Mrs A I Armstrong. Various dinners and Sunday visits spread through Lecompton Topeka Tecumseh Lawrence and Stull with relatives and welfare director Stanley French heading to Olathe.
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