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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1936
Page
4
A dispatch notes the revolt against President Sacasa in Nicaragua and regional tensions. It reports American warnings, civil service reform debates in Congress, and concerns over control of the federal purse. It also mentions Romania political trouble around Mme Lupescu and a DC detainment case over alleged mental condition.
The piece notes Italy’s completed occupation of Ethiopia organized into five divisions under Addis Ababa, with Britain silent on Nile headwaters and France opposing Italy’s railroad takeover. It also mentions The New York Sun’s bid for Jim Farley as a potential governor candidate, linking his roles as postmaster general and Democratic chair.
A historical note recalls years of upheaval in Nicaragua when liberals led by Juan B. Sacasta faced marines blocking a violent takeover. An election supervised by the Marines elected Sacasta, who became president as Marines withdrew and the United States moved to a new policy of non interference.
Local gatherings planned this week honor Miss Bernice Cook ahead of her June 10 marriage to Lloyd Ruppenthal. Events include a bridge party hosted by Miss Marcella Chalkley, a Country club dinner for the couple, and a bridge luncheon by Miss Wilma Miller and Miss Laura Rankin.
Twenty five years ago on Monday at the Oread club Barteldes defended the town title with a flawless first round. He beat Kinnear seven up and six to play in a crowded tee and green. The victory follows a lively match watched by golf fans across the links.
Twenty five years ago on a Tuesday afternoon Miss Lenn adsky won first prize and Miss Anna Carter second. Miss Lillian Kirchhoff planned a Los Angeles visit with Miss Lola Matkins, staying in the mountains part time. Woodland Park hosted free rides and lemonade for children, courtesy of Victor Emanuel, owner of the streetcar line. Martin's Fireworks opened at Woodland Park with impressive pieces despite damp weather amid KU and Haskell play. Warren Baptist church to undergo $5,000 remodel with a new front and stone steps by Dan Dahne. Rose Divilbiss and M H Dale hosted a miscellaneous shower for Clara Eberhardt. George Kimball marked his 93rd birthday at dinner. S. FE. Miller celebrated 25 years of marriage with a dinner. Ella Flory and Sidney Shaw wed May 31 at the Flory home with Rev. Manion officiating. Nellie Viets hosted a quilting party and shower for Elva Viets before her May 31 wedding to Frank F. Cramer. Fred Hill and his wife celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of their Lecomaton marriage at 1121 Harrison. Mrs. C. E. Engle and others prepared for a silver wedding anniversary in Oklahoma. Mrs. R. C. Jackman and Miss Stabbough planned a Salt Lake City trip. The Manual Training exhibition featured library tables, book racks, and a grand clock case showing student work under Prof. L. H. Emmet. Exhibition participants included Cargill Sproull, Arthur Powell, Mark Randolph, Otto Hunzicker, and others.
Fort Worth era items include E H F Schneider attending Horton grand lodge of Odd Fellows. Barber James Gross explores glue from human hair with a claimed million potential. Mrs Lump of California visits. Simon Steinberg sells West Lawrence property to Flias Summerfield for remodeling and new family occupancy. Georgia Brown hosts Sunflower Lady minstrel guests at her South Lawrence home. Wellman and Wohlgesinger wed in law school student rings. Fifty year anniversary celebrated by Mr and Mrs Hoskinson with May 28, 1896 recalled as happiest day.
At noon fifty persons were served at once as Lee Song, who ran a Warren street laundry, departed Lawrence for his old home in Chicago. He left so abruptly that he did not bid farewell to friends, and in Kansas City sent a letter to Fred Boyles, foreman of this office, asking for a note in the paper about his departure.
Short, quirky items report a pair of officers losing their suspect and car after a shootout, a woman breaking her leg while splinting a chicken, a wrestler’s workout ring on a pier collapse, a man waking under a locomotive after mist and heat, and a salesman mistaking Springfield Missouri for Springfield Illinois miles off course.
Air swallowing causes colicky vomiting in infants fed by bottle or breast. Greedy appetite leads to swallowing air. remedies include water before feeding, a teaspoon of condensed milk, pausing after three minutes to expel air, and gentle back pats. After feeding, place infant on left side briefly then right. avoid misattributing issues to diet.
A citizenship pardon signed May 24 1936 for Irene Davis has been filed in the district court. She pleaded guilty May 2 1982 in district court to grand larceny from a local shop and received a one to five year sentence at the State Industrial Farm for Women in Law. She was paroled June 14. Marriage licenses issued at the courthouse to Edward Jennings and Roberta E Korff Ernest Prim and Agnes White Van M Ayer and Gladys Bradford.
Dirk Joris maintains Hope Devine's protection as he watches for trouble after her secret midnight escape from the Joris estate. At Elinor's dinner, Hope endures fittings and quiet scrutiny from relatives and guests, while Dirk debates his own feelings and loyalties amid lively chatter about horses, travel, and social obligations. Tomorrow Hope attends a rodeo with the family.
Christopher Columbus Crow alerts Willy Nilly and companions that Rip descended from a plane by parachute. The narrator describes the crowd gathering as they prepare to witness Rip’s descent and question why the feat was attempted.
Washington reports note Democrats wary of writing a platform that may be eclipsed by President Roosevelt's speeches. Key issues mocked for attack include reciprocal trade, big government expenditures, and centralization, with unemployment and relief funding central to GOP critique. Egypt hires 10,000 enumerators for a nationwide census to classify residents.
Poem fragment attributed to Claude Callan from 1936 Publishers Syndicate features a humorous line about a polite father who would lend his umbrella to shelter a pretty girl in the rain. The item reads like a syndicate cartoon or verse caption.
Two work men hospitalized after falling 30 feet from a water tower while painting. Merle E. Robinson suffered a fractured skull and George Weliger a fractured pelvis and broken arm when a scaffold support failed. In Topeka 135 Washburn College graduates received degrees with Dr. Charles Gray delivering the address. Wichita art professor emeritus Miss Ann Elizabeth Sprague died after a stroke during a convocation. Lyon county saw two deaths from accidents Admire ex mayor Herbert Miller killed by train and John Schroyer died from a car crash injuries. El Dorado Glenn Howard sentenced to 5 to 21 years for manslaughter in the death of Arthur Douglas. Hutchinson Oscar Knowles, veteran peace officer, involved in ongoing case.
Radio schedule lists stations WREN WDAF KMBC WREX and WDAP for June 2 with bands and orchestras, talk and drama, and various hosts. Notable acts include Harold Sanford's Band Jimmie Allen Kate Smith Boake Carter Wayne King Orchestra Phil Morris program and Amos n Andy. Overnight hours feature weather forecast headlines and a midnight news roundup.
Eight years served as McPherson County sheriff and three years as detective and police chief here. He died today at a Hutchinson hospital, ending a lengthy public service career.
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