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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1938

Page

4

Joy in Churchgoing Psalm Verse Featured

A devotional note highlighting Psalms 27 4 with a focus on seeking the Lord in his temple. The verse expresses desire to dwell in the house of the Lord and behold his beauty.

Old Tactics in Campaigns Across American Politics

Harvard President Conant warns that tactics used by communists and fascists to predict election outcomes threaten American ideals. He argues college graduates must retain faith in liberty and open discussion, foundational to American life beyond any single group.

Conant Harvard University Harvard

Lights Go On as Warden Foils Prison Break

Warden Kirk Prather’s 100 percent effective measures kept a planned prison break in Lansing Thursday night contained on the grounds. The incident followed past experiences including a Memorial Day convicts ride, underscoring the need for strict containment and readiness for emergencies.

Kirk Prather Lansing Prather

Ludlow war referendum criticized by Snell and Kansas delegation

Congressman Snell likens Ludlow war referendum to holding a town meeting for 100 million people. Kansas delegates voted against it, Lambertson blaming the author’s lack of directive ability. Louis Ludlow is praised as a good recruit but criticized as a poor field marshal in a constituent bulletin.

Ludlow Snell Kansas Lambertson Louis ‘Ludlow Cloak Tiddlywinks Chamion Blogmer Girls

Inoffensive Column on News Topics and Opinions

Arch Jarrell highlights varied reader reactions to Mae West, monopolies, and filibusters. He notes bipartisan civility, compares ranges of mountains, and humorously questions the federal deficit and gangster ethics with a surreal suggestion about universal $1000 monthly income.

Arch Jarrell The Arkansas City Traveler Mae West Rocky Mountains Rockies United States

Unemployment Census Chief Warns of Rapid Recovery Risk

John D. Biggers, who directed the recent unemployment census for the President, warns the danger lies in a recovery that could be too rapid. He notes many people still have other worries and will entrust him to manage that concern.

John D. Biggers Mr. Biggers

Forty Chinese Officers Faced Courts Martial

About 40 high ranking Chinese army officers have faced courts martial since fighting began. They were accused of ordering retreats and the courts apparently did not accept pleas that they were simply following their armies.

China

Nation backs naval build up with 553 million appropriation

The house approved a 553 million dollar appropriation for next year in a heavy vote, increasing the current naval budget by 26 million. The move signals continued emphasis on constructing new ships and strengthening maritime capacity.

Pinchot Critiques Hoover and Roosevelt On World Trends

In a radio speech Pinchot of Pennsylvania said Hoover toppled the country when the world declined and Roosevelt did so as the world rose. He invoked Multum in parvo to express "much in little." from Oskaloosa Independent.

Pinchot Pennsylvania Hoover Roosevelt Oskaloosa

Idaho University appoints F J Kelly as head

Ten years ago, F J Kelly, ex University of Kansas faculty, was appointed resident head of the University of Idaho succeeding A H Upham who moves to Miami University. Chancellor Lindley had previously held the post 1917 1920. The report also notes a fine arts conference with E H Lindley and D M Swarthout, teaching changes at the Junior High, and other local notices.

F. J. Kelly Idaho U K. A Lindley Frederick J. Kelly University of Kansas University of Idao A. H. Upham Miami University H. Lindley Kansas E. H. Lindley D. M. Swarthout University of Iowa City Ethel Fritz Rhode Island Street Gurden Grovenor Ingleside Topeka Mr. Newlin Lawrence Grovenor Wilbraham Mass K. U Fred G. Loxman Chicago George Kuhne Ralph Colman Milton Elliott Katherine Swanson Virginia Colman

Lawrence News Roundup From January Era Sun

Twenty five years ago on Saturday January 22 Lawrence items include Don Hutt breaking a small bone in his left foot during a Robinson gym game, local society events a film program at Jayhawker theater, Kansas University oratorical winners with Philip S. Elliott, and personnel changes as Officer Wells Thompson resigns and George Fisher replaces him.

Robinson Gymnasium Don Hutt Abilene Golden Belt Association Junius Underwood Fred Fein Willis Farm Lawrence Joe Wind Cleveland Humane Society the Humane Society de Mers Patee Jayhawkers Betots Aggie Jayhawker Aggies Olive Lewis Henry Fine Arts Club Georgia Brown Professor Penny Elliott Kansas University University Hall W. A. White Emporia Baile Waggener Atchison Fran Nelson Lindsborg Frank George O. Foster Peary Orchis Club Nellie Evans New York Street Waterman Stone South Lawrence Eleanor Wilson England W. S. Bunn Alaska Kansas City Portland Bunn Wells Thompson Gould George Fisher Thompson J. I. Case Company

Sundown Stories Dialogue on Water and Survival

Willy and Nilly discuss water scarcity and endurance. The exchange notes reliance on sap for hydration when water is unavailable, contrasting freedom in Africa with harsh deprivation and minimal fuss.

Willy Africa

Silent Giraffe Conversation Sparks Topics Across Times

A quirky dialogue centers on a giraffe unable to speak and explains his silent communication by tail swishes. The piece expands to a medical discussion about pelvic symptoms in women, linking emotional conflicts to somatic complaints and the need for psychotherapy in certain gynecological cases.

Treatment Shows Promise in Gynecological Cases

A Little Psychotherapy reports strong outcomes from psychological treatment in female reproductive system cases and obstetric disorders. Studies of patients operated for gynecological disturbances indicate an appreciable number show improvement.

Most Beautiful Coed at Kansas State Named

Miss Virginia Royston of Newton Kansas won the title at Kansas State College’s annual beauty ball. The event judged by artist George Petty ranked June Fleming of Council Grove second and Margaret Iverson of Wilmette third with Marian Barnes of Manhattan fourth.

Manhattan Kan Kansas State College Virginia Royston Newton Royston Delta Delta Sorority Royal Purple George Petty June Fleming Council Grove Pi Beta Phi Sorority Margaret Iverson Wilmette Ill Delta Delta Delta Marian Barnes Alpha Xi Delta

Composer of Famous Hymn Dies in San Francisco

Prof. T. Eugene Goudey aged 69, composer of Abide With Me, died yesterday in San Francisco after several months illness.

San Francisco T. Eugene Goudey

Local residents depart for Cincinnati visit

Forty years ago Mr and Mrs L C Wilson left yesterday for a three weeks trip to Cincinnati. Last evening at Mrs Edwin Browns home on South Rhode Island Street Misses Eva Brown Minnie Marks Jessie Gaddis and

L. C. Wilson Cincinnati Edwin Brown Rhode Island Street Eva: Brown Minnie Marks Jessie Gaddis

Empire for a Lady in Dyak War River Crossing

Clyde plans a dangerous river expedition to breach Dyak holds near Sumantang Heavens. The Avon crew faces jungle traps and hostile rajah defenses as Christine Forrester resists leaving and Robert Forrester’s motives loom. Clyde orders port watch and prepares for potential lethal clashes.

James Clyde Forresters Avon Balingong Clyde Christine Robert Galbling Robert Forrester Anthony Forrester Sumantang Heavens Rajah Mantusen Siderong River

Warden Faces Insult as Prison Doors Go Electronic

In Philadelphia on January 22 inmates at Eastern Penitentiary, under expert supervision and Warden Herbert Smith, are building electrically controlled doors to seal cells tighter in the aging facility. Also reported, a lard bucket with over 100 counterfeit dollars found by two men in Not Gold Snyder, while a Des Moines winter stroll ends with a grasshopper surviving a cold night atop a bus.

Philadelphia Eastern Penitentiary Herbert Smith Smith Des Moines Minneapolis

Local Social Notes From the Brecheisen Farm and Surroundings

CLEARFIELD Mrs Sarah Hausman of Eudora and her cousin Charles Shuber of Strausberg France visited the Brecheisen homestead Tuesday. Residents attended the Welda Petroleum and Gas company meeting and shared meals. Several residents hosted or attended quilting, dinners, and family visits amid community events at Pleasant Oak school and nearby homes. Mrs Charlotte Florence’s funeral was held in Lawrence with family in attendance.

Sarah Hausman Eudora H. D. Brecheisen Lillie Clayton Charlotte Florence Rumsey Funeral Home Lawrence Florence Clayton Memorial Hospital David Meeder Ben Brecheisen Chetopa Kan W. Coughlin Wellsville Coughlin Johnson R. Campbell Rev. G. Dollar Hugh Cramer Virginia Cornet Holy City Mr. Johnson Hugh

Radio Listings Highlight Broad Saturday Night Schedule

A dense catalog of radio programs across WRON KMBC WDAF WREN and WDAF for Saturday January 22 and Sunday January 23, featuring orchestras led by Harold Re, Harry Lewin, Jack Haley, and more, with NBC and CBS network segments, kiddie shows, and music hour continuations into midnight. The schedule includes multiple symphony and opera segments, variety acts, quizzes, and dramatic readings across Kansas City stations.

Jack Armstrong Wron- Presa WDAF Wren Harold Re Orch KMEC Palestine KMBC Erle Porogram oYssio Willam ‘Scott Orch Johnnie Jack Haley Nola Day AI Roth U. S NBC Symphony Brush Creek Follies NBC Muehlebach Bert Brock Sammy Kaye Don Bestor Orrin Tucker Blue Barron Don Ricardo Kmbc—Philarmonic Society Aramico Jean Hilington Rose Ann Carr Ranch Boys Marion Tally Ed McConnell Guy Lombardo Mickey Mouse Edward Davies Joe Penner Friends of Music Jeanette MacDonald Jack Benny Ozzie Nelson LDS Vesper Service Jerry Belcher Wren—Music Association Nelson Pany Harry Coh Wren Ernest Gir Wrein Hollywood Playboy Irene Rich Nara Paul Martin Arty Cab Bert ‘Hines EMBC Wren—Pregs Radio Wren—Ashburn Barry McKinley Tish Burns S and Allen Wren—Grand Hotel Pick P Spers Richard Crooks Philadelphia Orch WDAK Fibber McGee Wayne King Wren—Warden Lewis Lawes Philharmonic Orch Nat’l. Radio Forum KMBEC Vic Arden Amos ‘N' Andy KMBBC Richard Himber Max Condon Bert Block Geo. Olsen Charlie Barnett All Trace’s Lexington Orch Texas Rangers Eeroo Rch EKMBC

Local social notes include visits and illness reports

Residents and guests are listed with weekend and weekday visits across Eudora Argentine Bucyrus and Wellsville. Notable items include Mrs Brecheisen health concerns, Helen Schendel's absence from school, and plans for Alma Breithaupt and Minnie Hausman to visit Orange California.

Willie Brecheisen Bucyrus Kan Emery Walters Walter Rodewald Kansas City Rev. C. Meeder Lou Lytle Wellsville Pleasant Oak School

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