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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1935
Page
4
The Normandie, the latest and fastest ship, sails to New York after maiden voyage. Reported speed records mark its entry as public fascination grows with new oceanic giants.
In a Drake University address Herbert Hoover reaffirmed belief in rugged individuality and responsibility as core American ideals. He warned against federal overreach, noting some push for a broad interstate commerce clause expansion to justify greater government control, risking bureaucracy.
Washington notes suggest Republicans may push a constitutional showdown on the new deal while Democrats split on the issue. Congressman Bill Lambertson cites NRA and Frazier-Lemke rulings as unresolved, with sessions possibly paused until January. Other sources report congressional uncertainty through the current fiscal year.
A condensed reminiscence notes W J Flintom died at 86 in San Diego. It debunks a rumor that he taught William Allen White and Charles F Scott printing. It recalls White’s limited early printing experience in El Dorado at Titus Parker Fulton’s shop and Scott’s failed attempts learning printing while running the Register.
The twenty third annual KU summer session will open June 11 just after commencement with six schools offering courses. Prof. W H Johnson estimates enrollment near seven hundred. Ground breaking for the Memorial Union building will be Monday at 4 30 pm on the site north of Dyche Museum. Invited speakers include Governor Ben S Paulen Mayor Beach of Kansas City Tom Veatch Jr president of the alumni association Sherman Elliott W Y Morgan and Alfred G Hill. Chancellor Lindley will preside.
Rev George Woestemeyer of Otoe Nebraska officiated as about fifty relatives gathered for the ceremony. Miss Lucille Gabriel played the wedding match and Miss Ila Martin sang. The bride was helped by her sister Miss Marguerite Johns and Raymond Gardner served as best man. Mrs Rice, teacher at Clearfield for two years, and Mr Rice, employed at the Ford plant in Kansas City, will be at home after June 6 in Independence Missouri. Leona Bumgartner hosted a bridge party for the wedding party and friends of Miss Alice Griesa and for guests including Miss Sarah Farrell of San Diego California, who will stay through commencement. Eleanor Brown and Mrs Harold Constant won prizes.
A group led by Coach Hamilton and six prize track men will travel from Urbana to participate in the Chicago conference track meet this Saturday. Winners Haddock Franch Hamilton Davis Winters and Wilson are favored after a strong Des Moines performance.
Forties era notes report the University library now houses 22 429 volumes with 2000 added since last September. Social events include a Journal Hall reception for several ladies and picnics organized by Charlie Elwell and Jonas.
In Atchison the 65 year old Franklin Hole, a former state legislator, died at his farm 15 miles west of town last night. In Manhattan, heavy rain and flooding did not stop 4 H club roundup attendees from 69 counties. funds reported near 00 dolestates. In Winfield over 1,000 youths expected for Epworth League Institute as Rev E L Hart spoke on campus. United Brethren W M A meeting postponed to next week due to weather with Perry Palmateer hosting.
Alison Rede and her fiancé Guy Western clash with Daphne Somers over a telegram error that split Alison from her father. Daphne accuses Guy of odd behavior the night of the error, while Alison and Guy seek a lunch confrontation to resolve the tangle sparked by Daphne.
Alison recounts her full tale to Guy from the first letter to Warley and Daphne Somers. They discuss telegram mix ups and her father’s meeting, while tension mounts over trust and secrecy as he asks for ten days to think and they avoid meeting.
Mary Graham Bonner tells of Mrs Quacko Duck planning a pond lily salad with seeds and chopped leaves. She and other ducks gather ingredients for a festive party dish featuring pond lilies as a decorative edging.
A lively scene shows Mrs Quacko bustling to set dainty root sandwiches and pond lemonade for a duckling party. The brood asks to join, and she promises plenty to eat if they behave while she hurries to finish preparations.
Dr Iago Galdston outlines essential outdoor first aid precautions. Carry a simple kit with iodine adhesive tape sterile cotton bandage and tourniquet. Include a small first aid manual and avoid unskilled interference with fractures or serious burns.
In Fairmont West Virginia Roman Fetherol, a hunter of lucky emblems, claims ten thousand four-leaf clovers found end to end would span a large field. He notes others may think the task hard while admitting his luck. He also shows five to nine leaf versions. In New York a seventeen year old Calbert Kelsey of Trenton is mentioned.
A trumpet incident during a band concert at the American Institute of Homeopathy convention caused a sudden jaw pain. The concert paused and about 500 doctors present were quickly attended by physicians who diagnosed Calbert with mumps.
Washington insiders described proposed NRA Blue Eagle reforms as uniform 40 hour week, overtime pay, wage simplification around 12 to 14 dollars, and elimination of unfair practices. They envisioned broad code simplification, fixed price and production controls, and reduced authority powers, with enforcement costs cited.
Kellogg’s ALL-BRAN touted as a popular laxative food that aids bowel movements with mild bulk. It carries Seal of Acceptance from the American Medical Association and approval from Good Housekeeping Institute. Two tablespoonfuls daily recommended. see a doctor if not relieved. Produced by Kellogg in Battle Creek.
Some NRA officials believe the phrase may lay the groundwork for a future endeavor. The remark signals cautious optimism about broader aims and long term planning.
Last week residents of Perry and Pleasant Grove hosted and visited relatives and friends in numerous gatherings. Families including Williams Patterson Clough Daniels and Evans shared meals and outings across Perry Lawrence Mount Hope Orchard. Pleasant Grove beat Kansas City Giants 9 to 7 in a Sunday diamond game and prepares to face Perry next.
Radio listings for Tuesday June 4 detail a dense schedule across KMBC WDAF WREN WDAY and other stations, featuring orchestras, variety shows, and serials. Notable entries include Bing Crosby’s Stolls Orchestra, Fibber McGee and Molly, Amos ’n’ Andy, and The Four Ink Spots, with numerous dance bands and programs interleaved from 5:30 p.m. to late night, plus a weather forecast and late-night news. The day’s schedule emphasizes prominent performers such as Edger A, Hal Kemp, and Floyd Town, along with multiple regional orchestras and talent shows airing through the night.
Mr and Mrs Clough and family stayed Monday night at John Daniels home because rising creek levels cut their return. Marie Daniels visits Mrs Bob Phillips in Lawrence this week as most Pleasant Grove residents drive to Wakants to view the flood. The creek tops seven year high. Mrs Guy Carpenter visits relatives near Pomona. A L Williams visits Lone Star. Kenneth Daniels stays with Clyde Puckett at High Prairie from Tuesday to Thursday last week.
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