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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1937
Page
4
A June 4 1937 newspaper item presents a civic plea to improve urban paths and public spaces quoting biblical proverbs to stress moral reform. The piece emphasizes communal effort, oversight, and religious framing to motivate residents and authorities toward cleaner streets.
A Kansan poetically notes the seasonal comfort challenge of summer nights. The piece urges embracing chilly nights as a temporary hardship, with an optimistic tone about finding extra bed coverings and the fleeting relief before heat returns.
Congressman Maverick of Texas objects to administration efforts to rush through a tax evasion probe resolution. He demands real reasons rather than vague excuses. Some members suspect administration proposals mask hidden aims and aim to fool Congress and the public.
The Washington Times notes John Hamilton, chairman of the Republican national committee, recently checked into the Carlton Hotel with a valet. The El Dorado Times questions the justification to home readers and fears a smear campaign as Hamilton travels to Europe for a vacation.
A presidential special message urged creation of local and regional authorities akin to little V A s to oversee power rates and flood, drought, and dust storm safeguards. The plan aims to fund vast programs, but critics note past floods and droughts ended independently, questioning government impact.
Articles argue that distribution of sales tax tokens burdens merchants and complicates remittance and reporting under law. Federal Judge Reeves urges Jackson county and Missouri officials to address state law violations found in the last election, with numerous concrete examples prompting official inaction.
Secretary Morgenthau announces more federal 1.0 U.S. notes will be offered for sale Monday to increase the working balance in the treasury. Of 800 million dollars in notes to be offered, part funds a maturing issue and the rest adds to treasury funds, aiming at a one billion balance while the government continues borrowing. Roosevelt seeks civil service expansion to curb spoils system amid push for merit reforms. The report notes a New York welcome for Lindbergh with a massive ticker tape blitz.
The Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation sent a complete Schiller works set to Dr Otto Springer in Kansas University, to be awarded to senior Edwin Fredric Menze of Atchison for outstanding work in German literature. The German Academy of Munich contributed toward books for the department. Nearby, lightning struck Robert Hill, 67, near Broseley, leaving him unconscious three hours but alive. he credits rubber soles for saving him. Classified ad offers extra money from selling items via Journal-World.
A 25 year old chronicle recalls a surprise party planned by 23 friends for Mr and Mrs N T Joy at 1634 Pennsylvania Street on a Monday evening. Five auto loads of guests arrived to celebrate with them and the joyful gathering continued through the night.
Long list of receptions dinners and visits in Lawrence as society figures host university alumni, K U commencement guests, and professional moves. Mrs. John Hutt hosts in honor of Mrs. Petrie and Mrs. Jennings. several families plan trips to California. editors and staff shifts announced. many civic and academic figures attend reunions and farewell events at Green Hall and the Perkins home.
Mrs Emma Wall state president of the G A R returns from Centralia where she organized a fifty member chapter. Mrs T M Hargins leaves for Denver and Boulder. The first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Grant Cole celebrated at their North Lawrence home. A linen crash suit offered by Robinson & Spalding at 2 85. Charlie Coleshaw dissolves partnership and returns to Model Meat Market. Boener Bros sell growing tobacco plants. E F Caldwell helps Will White with a special Kansas University Gazette edition. City Attorney W C Spangler builds a porch at his west Lawrence home. Petition circulates for sidewalk to Fate Hill cemetery. Kansas University School of Fine Arts summer session begins June 15 with eighteen lessons taught by Penny Preyer Clarke. Jerry Glaghart relocates Partners near Post Office. Green chapter of Phi Delta Phi to be inaugurated by Kansas University law students.
Margaret Emme Kalb wed Arthur Graham Hammond at the Kalb home near Baldwin on May 29. The ceremony included bridesmaid Ethel Mae Haines and beat man Howard Ingalls Kalb with Rev. J A Westerman officiating. After a brief honeymoon, they reside on Hammond’s farm north of Vinland. Also news notes: Chautauqua plans for Lawrence in Woodland Park mid July. The White Chautauqua company praised by Emporia. 1912 KU graduates photographed around the Totem Pole, with details of the pipe of peace, inscriptions, class poet Gale Gossett, class history Lucy March, and prophecy Floyd Danskin.
In a stormy weekend at Farrington Bluff Jude Blinshop is shot, followed by a sequence of attacks. The narrator contemplates suspects including Cook, William, the Skipper, and M Farrington while weighing motives and alibis. Evidence remains uncertain as plans to unmask the killer advance with suspense.
Willy Nilly and companions tour marshy habitats meeting animals including a muskrat guarding a mud home. The group learns how creatures eat plan and build, while bears roam briefly for food as the trip reveals diverse ways of life and thought about homes.
Advice on essentials for a child's care covers medical support from pregnancy onward. Emphasizes breastfeeding for three months if possible, regular pediatric care, vaccines for smallpox and diphtheria, and preventing respiratory infections with hygiene and distancing. Recommends doctor guided diet and simple home remedies, avoiding unnecessary medications.
Detailed listing of radio programs across stations WREN KMBC WDAF EMBC ENBC and related hosts and orchestras. Includes times from 4:30 p m to after midnight with concerts dramas quizzes sports and talk segments featuring names such as Hollis Shaw Irene Rich Clif Langsdale and George Olson among many others.
Advice urges cod liver oil to aid bone development for infants and outdoor activity when possible. It warns to shield the child from contagious diseases like whooping cough scarlet fever and measles during the first three years to protect health.
Raleigh brief notes a June job listing for a cook born in January, with the state employment service and director R Mayne Albright explaining the employer’s insistence on January births due to perceived temperament and work quality.
A patrol chief stresses etiquette as essential for rookies. In Milwaukee a man charged with disorderly conduct explains his horse kicked him after he kicked the animal, drawing a $5 fine plus costs. Oklahoma City notes a board vote on pay following a discussion.
In Muskogee Oklahoma six twin births since January 1 mark a holiday pattern with pairs born January 5 Valentine’s Day Easter Sunday April 1 and May 1 May Day. A note advertises Summer School at Lawrence Business College opening June 7.
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