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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1935
Page
4
A 1930s-era column discusses moral admonitions and political caution as Kansas faces rainfall shifts from scarcity to abundance. It notes President Roosevelt’s stance on NRA implications, weather shifts from drought to heavy floods in northwestern Kansas and southwest Nebraska, and keeps politics from relief efforts while awaiting flood developments along the Republican River.
The text describes flood risks from the Kaw river if it remains bankfull and warns of additional trouble from the flood. It discusses the $200,000 paid for George Weyerhaeuser's release by his kidnappers and the furtive handling of the money. It notes the Justice Department's efforts to sustain the situation and expresses optimism that the kidnappers will face justice, though timelines are uncertain.
Lawrence plant board votes 6000 for summer school repairs and equipment. 4000 funds repair work and 2000 purchases new equipment. Major change converts basement of Manual building to a junior high gymnasium. Winners announced in essay contest on patriotic citizen by junior high students. Winners: Charles Baker and Rachel Edison. prizes by the Women's Relief Corps.
Twenty five years ago on Monday June 3 the Freshman Class at the High School next year won’t be small. Promotions from eighth grade to the High School total 77 this year. Edward Todd stands the high among banner pupils in this year’s class.
A church scene ends with the preacher stepping out after services while a listener hears a banker relate a tale. The fragment suggests a quiet moment of interruption or departure amid routine church activity.
Local firemen responded to a blaze in a furnace at the Jackson building on Massachusetts street around 12:30. Miss Badsky kept a china furnace in the building and the smoke triggered a disturbance, drawing calls from neighbors and Home Telephone Co. for investigation.
Forty years ago in Lawrence KU students set out to sell Kilburn stereoscope views this summer. A KU law graduate, Frank Merriam, wed a Kansas City girl last week. Fire damages Mrs. Gibson's house near the hospital but furniture is saved. Board of Regents convenes with Rev O L Moore new seat, staff changes include Dunlap’s leave and Bailey commanding chemistry. Several social visits and weddings noted, including Miss Jean Sayre’s Thursday wedding to Prof A G Canfield.
Michigan liquor records show beer consumption soared to 1.56 billion bottles yearly, averaging 152 per resident, with rising totals as the second anniversary of legal beer arrives. State beer taxes total 5.83 million dollars, while federal collections run about four times higher.
Alison Rede hides a lunch with Guy Westurn from her stepmother Daphne Somers who distrusts him. They dash to a hat shop and car escape to meet, while Daphne's telegram mix up fuels tension. As they pursue a quiet lunch, Guy senses trouble from Daphne and contemplates his father’s marriage.
By Mary Graham Bonner Mrs Quacko Duck declares an intention to entertain at a party to prove her superiority over Mrs Quacker of Quackerville. She reasons that hosting will display status among the ducks as Mr Quacko and others listen.
In a playful scene a duck Mrs Quacko seeks help from Willy Nilly to craft fine invitations for a pond party. Willy Nilly eagerly agrees though jokes about his lack of backbone as he looks forward to finishing the work and his pointed ears.
Willy Nilly made paper invitations with duck pictures and the note Come to the duck pond. Mrs Quacko planned the food and entertained the little ducks in a fun narrative about a planned party.
Dr Iago Galdston emphasizes summer outdoor activity safety. Even minor wounds deserve attention to prevent infection, with soap and water if no antiseptic available. Warns about puncture wounds and tetanus protective measures following exposure to soil rich in tetanus germs.
Vice President Garner’s early moves in presiding over the Senate drew skepticism from senators used to House tactics but his grasp of parliamentary procedure and deference to Senate methods won confidence. His proposal to revise Senate rules arose during debates on the naval appropriations bill as the munition industry probe continued.
In a tense senate debate the Vice President ruled proposals out of order, echoing concerns from House Speaker Garner about controlling debate. Calls for a thorough revision of senate rules mounted, as Garner and allies warned against curbing free speech, while Vandenberg of Michigan thanked the chair after Garner’s ruling.
In Westfield New Jersey Billy Rohrbach hits a high shot that kills a wild duck. In Beaufort North Carolina Mrs Leslie Springle finds a live rattlesnake pop from a sewing machine drawer. In Spokane Washington Warren Latham builds a portable baptistry for baptisms on the move. Chicago designers seek a Cinderella by matching a girl to a size one half double A shoe at a national style show.
Copenhagen AP reports a new traffic safety drive in Denmark forming a "knighthood" of cautious motorists. Members pledge courteous driving to reduce fatalities, refuse to yield to speeding vehicles from behind, and exercise care when crossing main highways. Milk prices near Phillipsburg, Kansas rise as pasturage shortages push quarts to 13 cents, up from 2 and a half a year ago during a milk war.
Radio programs listed for KMBC WREN WDAF and other stations outline a full evening line up from 5:30 pm to midnight. Acts include Buddy and Ginger Grace Hayes Lance Armstrong and more, with orchestras led by Richard Himber Wayne King Abe Lyman and Henry King, alongside programs like The Big Show News Cast and Weather Forecast Weeknight rhythm across multiple stations.
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