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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1933
Page
4
The Glass banking bill seems to have passed the Senate but faces likely defeat in the House during the short session. Enemies say it won’t survive and the issue may move to a special session, widening Democratic factional divisions.
A survey discusses tax evasion in various groups including farmers and gasoline bootlegging in Kansas. It argues high taxes and numerous fees drive evasion, suggests reducing special taxes, and notes broader debates on tariffs and gold standard effects. It also mentions treaties adding Philippine islands, and Arkansas faculty accusations of political labels, plus the farm board’s remaining funds.
Business groups urge higher tariffs to shield domestic producers as currencies abroad weaken. The piece notes foreign authors pay duties with depreciated money, profit from the exchange, and observes Lawrence gadget stores filled with items marked Made in Japan or Germany, signaling rising foreign imports.
The thirty eighth anniversary Max Theta sorority event was hosted at Miss Alice Rankin’s home with Mrs Abbott as toast mistress. Toasters included Miss Alvina Wilhelmi Miss May Riggs Miss Mary Gleed Helen Alder and Mrs Ellison of Kansas City Miss Baker of Greencastle Ind. Meanwhile Mrs Mary Tolbert’s upcoming marriage to William Edwards Iola was celebrated with entertainment by Miss Gertrude Hay and Miss Nell Sanders. Mary Head won a guessing contest prize later presented to the guest of honor. Mayor Barker suffered a minor accident Friday tripping over a wire and pulling a rib loose. Margaret Perkins left for Warrensburg Mo. F C Moys left for Denver after visiting his mother. Fred Sanders of Helena Mont. plans a visit to the Peterson home.
Forty years ago on a Saturday in January social life featured a dancing party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perkins with about fifty guests. Miss Georgia Brown will play Viola in the city’s upcoming Twelfth Night, with a cast including Prof. Adams as Duke Orsino and Miss Marcella Howland as Countess Olivia.
The text explains personal exemptions and a $400 dependent credit under 1932 tax law. It defines dependents as under 18 or incapable of self support due to mental or physical defect, requires chief support by the taxpayer, and notes non relation or residence factors. It also covers head of family status for single earners supporting an aged parent or widower with dependents and proration if status changes during the year.
The article explains that a mother needs adequate vitamins and minerals for both her health and the fetus, but fetal growth is not greatly affected by maternal diet unless severe. It describes the placenta as a selective barrier passing nutrients and oxygen while removing waste, yet permitting some toxins and hormones to cross, potentially influencing the child. It notes cases of neonatal breast development and links hormonal deficiencies to fetal impact.
John M. Wilkerson is named chief of police of Topeka as administration tightens prohibition enforcement. The revival led by Major J. H. Cole of Michigan ran ten weeks in Wichita, with more than 1,500 converts reported. Prevent a foreclosure actions noted.
Madison Minn Jan 28 AP reports that 1000 to 1400 farmers gathered at three Minnesota farms to block mortgage foreclosure sales. Sheriff A G Smaagaard, after inspecting the crowd, declared indefinite postponement of the sales.
Ike Bryant opened a new lunch room today just east of the Jay Hawk filling station at Ninth and Vermont streets. The brick building houses modern fixtures and will serve standard lunch orders. Bryant, a well known confectioner, has long operated in the city.
Barbara Quentin and Mark Lodely face a year’s delay to their wedding as Barbara bargains with Farrell Armitage to cure Mark’s illness and grant him artistic fame. Leila Cane allies with Farrell while Patsy Raoul presses for favors in a tense house arrival scene.
In a playful trek toward Pit Hollow, Willy Nilly becomes stuck between logs in a marsh. Rip the Dog and Plump Pink Pig struggle to free him, then decide to head to the Pen and seek help on the way home. The Pig urges retreat while Willy Nilly laments the mud as he remains trapped.
In Chicago Judge Sabath grants a divorce to Mae Zl ler ballet dancer who says her husband jumped on her toes to keep her off the stage. In St Paul a six foot two inch traffic officer defeats a motorist with a two dollar fine after the driver fails to see the officer. In Minneapolis the fire department seeks quotations after spending 11 75 to save a cat from a tree. In Philadelphia Conrad Welte’s restaurant tables are dented by robbers who steal 11 dollars in cash and loot his linen.
Ottawa AP filed report says James Bledsoe, 31, a farm hand, pled guilty to taking part in the Lane State Bank robbery on October 22 and was sentenced to 10 to 50 years in the state penitentiary after testifying he acted as a lookout. Valley Falls case notes Secretary George Harmon of the Kansas fairs association sustained severe injuries in a motor incident last night.
A vehicle crashed through a bridge railing east of town. The driver was hospitalized at To veka hospital. Physicians speculated Harmon grew ill while driving before the crash.
Weekly church notices from Trinity Episcopal at Tenth and Vermont and St Luke A M E at Ninth and New York detail services for Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, and a January schedule of trustees, steward boards, prayer meetings, and classes. Highlights include sermons at 9 45 and 11, Sunday school, and midweek activities led by Rev. Carter Harrison, Rev. M C Knight, and local officers.
LINWOOD Mr and Mrs Harry Harbaugh and daughters Mary Eleanor and Helen Betty spent Sunday with Mrs Harbaughs parents Mr and Mrs J C Porter of Jarbalo Miss Elinore Tudhope spent Sunday afternoon at Leavenworth as the guest of Miss Dorothy Antler
A local column lists attendees at St Marys Academy including Mrs Henry Reynolds and Mr Reynolds for Independence, Mr and Mrs Fay Parry, John Parry, Mrs Clinton Siscoe, and others visiting relatives. The notes mention illnesses, travel to Topeka on business, and several visits across Linwood, Leavenworth, and Kansas City. A serious accident involving John Tudhope is noted with severe injuries and a fatal risk assessment. New classes start Feb 6 at Lawrence Business College.
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