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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1932
Page
4
Readable items recount tax curve turn down in Kansas, county and local tax cooperation, a Shawnee coroner salary issue, Emporia Athens debate, Topeka milk ordinance, and celestial space notes. Names include Lawrence and Kansas GOP discussion figures, with references to state and local government actions and public notices.
The Kappa Alpha Theta spring party at Fraternal Aid Hall drew about 150 couples with hosts Mrs. Gray Miss Rankin Miss Shanklin and Miss Bingler on arrival. Grand march led by Mr. and Mrs. Reeves Ramsey. music by Kelly's Orchestra. Oyster supper hosted by C P A drew about 150 at Schaake home. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding May Morse Minna Graeber and Delia Gordon. Other locals: Rufe Hazen leaves for Santiago and others return from Kansas City Camera exhibit.
Ten years ago on Wednesday January 27 Miss Minerva Hall ends her 2.5 year term as Lawrence school music supervisor and University of Kansas instructor. She departs for Los Angeles to assume a new post while Miss Mabel Barnhart begins her duties as the newly elected supervisor. Wind Hill, a notable residence west of Lawrence built by W R Stubbs, is slated to become a fraternity home.
The report lists social events and visits including Mrs Walter Howe of Cincinnati entertaining old friends at the Wiedemann Tea Room, a January departure for Marcel Cohn to California, and an informal party hosted by Mrs H C Oppen and daughters Frances and Elsie at 713 Rhode Island Street with several hostesses and out of town guests. It also mentions Sigma Nu corporation obtaining property and Theodore Roosevelt's overnight stay with the Kansas governor during his administration.
The piece contrasts medieval and eighteenth century views of children, arguing modern thought sees a child as neither inherently good nor bad. Discipline is an educational process rooted in affection, safety, and belonging, with parental authority replaced by nurturing relationships. The home is the child’s primary training ground for future life. Tomorrow: Diseases of Civilization.
In 1891 Kansas Senate ballots 35 for John J. Ingalls reelection, two for Peffer, and three for others. House totals show 96 for Peffer, 23 for Ingalls, with several scattering ballots.
Great Bend voters favored replacing the 17 year old commission system with a city council government by a narrow margin of 29 in a special election. The Baldwin, Wichita, Topeka, Bonner Springs items note deaths, appointments, and a fatal car crash with multiple injuries in surrounding communities.
Hope Ross, nearly 17, navigates dances, wealth, and a crowded social set led by her boy crazy charm. She flirts with Rusty while toying with Charlie Rand and manipulating Goody, her resentful sister, as a Yale trip, parties, and fashion dramas unfold around the Ross estate. The chapter hints at a forthcoming dramatic turn as Charlie demands a private talk.
John and Peggy visit Salzburg and London with the Magic Maker and witness young Wolfgang Mozart at four writing for the harpsichord. The tale jumps to Mozart as an eight year old performing with his sister, then to a present day concert showcasing his enduring music.
Tomorrow The Standing Sleep News reports Yale freshmen, 90 percent of the class, signed pledges to be good in hopes six suspended students from a campus riot will be reinstated. The item notes the drive as a morale gesture amid campus tensions.
Mrs. Charles Kampschroeder spent Wednesday at the Arthur Johnson home and Mrs. Jake Brubaker of Topeka called on friends here. Ralph Kampschroeder visited Topeka and his sister Edith. Mrs. J.T. Anderson stayed with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Murphy. Sigel Farm Bureau met for an all day session with sixteen members and five guests. A landscape lesson was given by Mrs. Eddy Steele and a garden lesson by Mrs. Charles Nomic assisted by Miss Christie Hepter. The club voted to move meetings to the first Tuesday and planned a sale dinner in Lawrence. A covered dish luncheon was served. group photos were taken. The Young People's Class met January 8 with officers Ethra Anderson, Ruby Kampschroeder, and Fred Demeritt elected. The evening ended with an oyster supper.
Twenty attend close meeting as funeral for Mr. Huffman is noted in Topeka. Eva Kubas returns to Chester Baldwin home after Kansas City visit. First Presbyterian hosts Friday institute with Clinton church members present. Royal Neighbors to meet next month at Mrs. Fred Kampschroeder’s. Audit of books at William Ewing home. Clinton telephone company annual meeting with officers elected. Meeting approves prepaying dues and maintenance rules. Several members attend a meat cutting demo in Siblyville. Clergy members attend men’s meeting in St Joe. Young peoples week runs Jan 31 to Feb 8 across Presbyterian churches. local services led by young people. Mrs. Arthur Johnson ill but improving. Ruby Kampschroeder visiting Topeka. Fred Tornaden visits sister post op. George Woodward improving in Wichita. Missionary Society met near Lone Star with luncheon and program. Mrs. Fred Baldwin and Mrs. James Allison to plan next year’s program.
A Tulsa woman leans on tips about the New Master Medicine Wenvo claiming it cured run-down health after a year of nervous strain. The ad touts 23 ingredients from around the world, promises rapid relief, and offers a full refund if not satisfied.
Members urged a special effort to include all offerings as the year closes. Officers to be elected at the February meeting. After prayer and songs, attendees sang Blessed Be the Tie That Binds and joined in the Lord's Prayer. Quilting occurred and several members listed by name attended.
Mrs Wendell Quinlan entertained many children Saturday at her Linwood home for Geneva Quinlan's eighth birthday. Guests included Geneva's Sunday school and day school scholars along with Helen Harbaugh Peezy Meinke Juanita Culp Betty Jo McKinney Annie Evans Betty Winkelman and others.
White Evans Quinland joined by Elbert Bales and Cassie Anderson served refreshments after a Saturday afternoon basketball doubleheader. The high school boys beat Bonner 17 to 15 while the other team fell 16 to 6. Next game comes against Tonga noxie on their court. Eastern Star district meeting planned for Lawnhurst Friday and Saturday. In Sofia, Queen Ioanna and Princess Eudoxia request cuts to personal allowances following King Boris budget reductions.
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