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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1936
Page
4
The Lawrence city dispute over parking pits business districts and shoppers against store employees. Readers urge common sense and two hour limits to ease street congestion, noting not all blame lies with workers. The piece ties into a broader editorial stance and cites local anecdotes to illustrate the issue.
Mrs May Phillips of Lyons Kansas writes to the Journal World dated January 16 1936 recounting her lifelong subscription since August 1892 when she first moved to Lawrence She notes the paper has existed for eighty one years through the Herald of Freedom and Kansas Tribune mergers and that she has maintained subscription through summers absences and travels across decades
Rapid growth of fan mail for Governor Landon ends in a new Topeka office where Charles F. Scott of Iola will manage the London fan mail before departing Iola. The move comes as the governor garners national attention for a potential Republican presidential bid.
Ernest W Young Phil C Bowen and Roy Smith traveled to Kansas City for the National Convention of Master Dyers and Cleaners. Douglas county appointed assessors who will start March 1 and include J D Smith O F Russell A S G Plank and others with C H Daugherty as advisor. The report notes recent enumeration issues in Lawrence and lists local real estate valuers and new business leasehold by W D Briscoe at 333 Maine street. Also mentions social events and a mastodon tooth donation to the University of Kansas museum.
Twenty five years ago on Saturday January 18, Chancellor Strong and Manager Lansdon discussed KU coach selection fears. The article notes Kansas regents may delay hiring until top candidates move to other schools. Manager Lansdon comments on the situation today.
Minnie's husband has lost his fortune and she returns to religion as a distraction. The comic observes her reading, churchgoing, and the modest path she chooses when life yields little else to interest her.
Fort y years ago candidates for football and baseball director included Ben brook Yale ed ward l Greene Edward B Cochems E C Quigley and George Putnam. Also covered are the Lawrence Merchants Association saving about $10 000, community notices, Quill club election, a Proclamation of weddings and a mass fraternity cowls parade with unusual robes and a wheelbarrow initiation.
Snow blankets Kansas with four to five inches in the northeast as subzero arctics menace the north. Forecaster S D Flora warns of a cold weekend and continued cold next week with possible additional snow. Topeka reports clearing skies but falling temperatures while Abilene and southeastern counties see lighter accumulations. Sunday forum at Ninth Street Baptist features music and a paper on the Black Widow Spider.
Terry Willett and Alaire West share a wed of love and danger as he returns to jungle work in South America while she awaits at the airport. She questions his departure amid a tense farewell, and her social world spirals with engagements, spills, and a stormy bond with George Fox as Allaire contends with rumors and a high society spotlight.
In a Western scene Ray’s gang drains Westlands horses, and Fox tells Allaire he plans to quit riding. After a pause, Fox asks her to marry him, but they decide to part on Monday as she struggles with weariness and doubt.
In Top Notch s General Store the rooster Top Notch hosts Sir Count Prince Nobleman Duke Lord King Rooster who demands seeds he cannot share. Top Notch resists selfishness, learns the Count s true nature, and plans Willy Nilly s visit as the tale unfolds with playful dialogue.
A discussion on why some children are born malformed explores several theories. It examines parental cell defects, embryonic injury, and maternal exhaustion from multiple pregnancies, noting Mongolism occurs more often in later-born children of large families.
A University of Pennsylvania study by Doctors Murphy and Mazer on 582 malformed individuals finds common congenital malformations are rarer in the first four births but rise in later births. The risk increases with higher birth rank, notably stomach outlet formation and congenital heart disease more frequent among later-born children.
In Raleigh North Carolina Judge W B Johnson ordered Sheriff W M Inman to return $3405 to Irvin Bright a Negro chef at the governor mansion after Bright testified the funds were his life savings stolen in an automobile crash. The sheriff had withheld money claiming Bright gave varying explanations of its origin.
Lecompton Owl 4-H members mothers and guests enjoyed a club led evening program at the United Brethren church. Mrs. Margaret Cottrell and Miss Dorothy Armstrong directed a green and white themed event with prayers, pageant, pledges, songs, 4-H drill, piano solos, readings and short talks by numerous members including Jane Potter and Patty Lee Cramer.
Radio listings show diverse programs across WDAF KMBC WREN and WREs stations for Saturday January 18 including Alma Kitchell contralto Roth's Orchestra and many choirs. The long slate lists music theater talk and religious programs with later sections for Sunday and Monday with forecasts and lessons.
Four H club members hosted a festive dinner with green and gold 4 H emblems, Christmas trees, and white napkins. Elaine Sehon and Eileen Glenn received gifts as Dorothy Armstrong and Mrs Cottrell distributed handmade needle books and other presents to members and mothers.
Fall Leaf items recount visits among Kansas City residents and nearby towns. Alfred Reed and son Jimmie stayed with Hanna Pfleger. Wilbur Roberts saw Virgie Allen at Lenape. Schellacks and Vitts hosted gatherings in Linwood and Lawrence. dances drew several families including the Steinbrings and Reeds.
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