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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1934
Page
4
A Chicago fair crowd of half a million overwhelmed authorities, raising alarms about crowd control. The slide toward scarcity winds into debate as drought, famine, and farm failures press the economy toward a new order of need.
The Cord family of motor car and airplane maker E L Cord has fled to England after threats from kidnappers. Police advised protection, reflecting a broader American crime problem as risk to prominent figures rises. Bolivia appeals to the League of Nations to end the Gran Chaco war with Paraguay rejecting arbitration.
Miss Mabel Longanecker’s June wedding to Gottlieb Nieder is noted alongside multiple upcoming marriages and engagements. Freda Mae Childers wed Ray Mitchell on May 29 with plans to settle in Lawrence after a Colorado trip. Berna Layman and Amy Gould’s showers precede June nuptials, while Alberta Mack and Edgar Wilson plan a June wedding in Longview. Mrs Elwell visits California then Green Mountain Falls for a summer hotel venture. Florence Olena Dale’s marriage to Clarence McElroy occurred May 29 in Kansas City.
Fred Hunsinger living east of town brought three possums and nine young to Lawrence this morning. Dogs freed the mother and two of the eleven young died. Tom Sweeney sent the World a bouquet of jasmines from the south, a yearly tradition for over twenty years.
Mrs E C Emley treated Pearl Emley at the Chi Omega house with a tally-ho ride and supper at Buerman's. Dr and Mrs A R Kennedy hosted a small gathering for cousin Miss Bell Vickers of Kansas City who gave a musical. Louis R Divilbiss and wife depart for vacations. Miss Wheeler and friends head to California for summer. Miss Barteaux travels to Colorado. Miss Hazen returns from Herrington where she taught.
Mrs E F Goodrich hosts a luncheon as Pierson mill quits for new machinery. Kansas University class of ’93 carries a totem pole. Mrs Geo Howe and others entertain. Prof L L Dyche sails from Lawrence to join Cooke party bound to the North Pole aboard the Newfoundland for a three month voyage. Dr Dyche is named official naturalist. Dr William Nevison visits from Cleveland. Mrs C J Woodard, Cincinnati society editor, visits Col J D Miles.
Secretary of War Alger denies a report on mustering out the Twentieth Kansas at San Francisco and says the regiment may choose its place by vote. First arrest under the Kansas hotel dead beat law is made at Topeka.
Elizabeth Kilpatrick born in Waukesha Wisconsin on March 15 1863 and died May 27 1934 at her home in Lawrence Kansas. She was the daughter of Samuel Kilpatrick and Elizabeth Irwin Kilpatrick and survived by her husband J S Griffin six children two of whom live in Milwaukee and Lawrence with grandchildren and siblings listed. She moved with family from Ohio to Wisconsin Iowa and finally Kansas where she raised a family of seven before her death.
Geneva a French spokesman expressed confidence the parley should continue and that something will be done Havana soldiers and police in Havana were held in readiness with the government fearing further anti American disorders London Great Britain appeared to be the likely site of the 1935 naval conference Berlin Fembroke Stephens Berlin correspondent for the London Daily Express was deported because of government disapproval of his dispatches
The special committee conducting a survey of the army air corps heard Charles A. Lindbergh speak after previously refusing to serve and delaying acceptance of an invitation. The panel, led by Newton D. Baker, did not release any information from the testimony.
Judith Lane Dale Testifies in Bevins will dispute as Lampere pushes illness claim. Judge Morgan defends her, while Lampere cross examines about meetings with Tom Bevins from childhood to her marriage. Judith recalls favored visits and a shared meal of slumgullion.
In a tense moment Honey Bear notices Blacky bruised and unable to move as Jupiter lies at the bottom of a well. Blacky explains they were stung by bees and recounts events leading to the fall while the group seeks mud for relief.
Willy Nilly tends cubs Using Puddle Muddle to soothe Jupiters bruises. Creatures call for a party to celebrate relief after fear and suffering. They feast at Puddle Muddle with seeds honey milk and berries before bears rest. Grandma and Grandpa arrive at the Galumps as Willy Nilly retrieves a bucket from the well.
Dr Iago Galston discusses origins of mental illness noting heredity as a factor but stressing multiform causes. He explains why some with the same stock differ in illness onset, and highlights tangible factors like injury intoxication and hygiene along with internal psychic strains. Gall bladder disease referenced as a closing example.
Fort Myers reports O C Cone hooked a tarpon, toppled overboard, escaped with a ducking, tarpon fled. Minneapolis notes 106.3 in sun as Minnesota football runs signals in heat. Memphis records candle blaze near lace curtain killing 85 year old Mrs Cavasing.
Chief Clerk Sidney Summerfield notes a high demand after 190 couples applied for marriage licenses in a single day, the busiest in five years, while a separate incident involved burns to a woman tied to aprons and a dress.
The Washington Post reports Democrats oppose Wallace driven changes to the agricultural adjustment act expanding licensing power for the Secretary of Agriculture. Senator Byrd calls the amendments an absolute czarship over all agricultural products, warning of Sovietlike control and urging confinement to original provisions. Other lawmakers filter support and criticism as the NRA reshapes federal governance and democratic safeguards.
A farmyard scene shows Puffy Whiffy and a friend at a farmhouse near a bend. The farmer offers corn to munch and a shed to sleep in during rain, while a remark about R. A. hints at threats to U S industry from power and skill.
Topeka hosts a Saturday conference on drought relief with Kansas State College Dean Harry Umberger and federal relief director John G. Stutz set to attend. In Topeka, 670 graduates are taking exams for normal training teacher certificates. El Dorado searches continue for Lloyd Arnall, a 45-year-old farmer missing since Tuesday, amid questions of a recent sighting. In Kansas City Kansas a baby of the Manhattan Platts, Joseph Luther, born 26 days ago, recovers after a major operation for a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. doctors had given a poor prognosis.
Fort Scott Monitor from June 1872 praises Fraser Hall at Kansas University as unmatched in size and suitability for higher education. It notes steam heat gas lighting water in every room and synchronized electric timekeeping and electric services as a useful educational servant.
Hollywood mourns Lew Cody a longtime master of ceremonies and bon vivant found dead in his Beverly Hills home from an apparent heart attack He was born in Waterville Maine studied at McGill and rose with Thomas Ince later starring in What a Widow and Shoot the Works He married Mabel Normand in 1926 until her death in 1930 and remained a beloved figure in film and philanthropy
In Muskogee Oklahoma on May 31 an attorney filed a petition asking for administration of Jackson Barnett estate. The petition claims two alleged cousins of the wealthy Creek Indian are rightful heirs as descendants of Gusipan's maternal aunts and uncles.
Dickinson manager Ted Siler announced that starting tonight the winning team in the Twilight league will have all players admitted to the Dickinson or Varsity theaters. The arrangement lasts for the night of the game only and passes will be distributed by the league secretary. Business is improving as summer school at the Business College is encouraged.
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