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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1931
Page
4
National news dispatches appear with credit notes and special locations. The fragment mentions representatives and timelines but lacks clear events, dates, or specific organizations to identify a concrete item for a detailed summary.
A fragment from the Journal World discusses bankers safety and the burden on borrowers. It shares anecdotal remarks about hospital nurses being dismissed and old Lawrence friends seeking loans. A father defends delaying trips his family plans as a plan for help, with a public notice inviting readers to call between 7 and 7:20 for a plan.
The piece lauds Hervey B Peaks for decades of service in the Indian department, noting his rise from assistant superintendent to supervisor of Indian education. It highlights his selfless focus on guiding thousands of Indians to citizenship and rights, resisting corrupting influences, and earning enduring trust and affection from the community. It weaves in other vignettes about Ottawa river findings, a political marriage, and local social chatter, reflecting a period style with varied short notes.
Yesterday field day at the Ball grounds featured events such as heel and toe walk won by L. L. Dyche and standing broad jump by G. M. Walker. Class Day program listed with Salutatory, music, poems, memorial speech, and class song. Commencement attendees include Austin Hawley of Girard and Regent J. W. Scott of Iola among others.
The June twenty five year class day observed with a ceremonial breakfast on campus at 8 30. Members received keepsakes and heart shaped inscriptions. Afternoon program included class history read by Jesse Kayser and a prophecy by Nelson Ward. Alumni addresses were given by Chancellor Strong Sheffield Ingalls and Fred H. Wood.
Ten years ago, a Barat Chetan Cheek pastor announced resignation at Sunday service, planning to leave July 15 for duty in Far To Miss Marie Delbelay sails June 20 from New York to Hamburg, revisiting Germany. Birth notice reports Amy Jean Edmiston born June 3 at Rosedale Memorial hospital. Mrs Kana Pendleton entertained guests. Mr Neal Thornton of Tulsa to speak Wednesday at 6:30. Mr and Mrs Jess Mercer and Mr and Mrs William Underwood took a two week fishing trip to the Ozarks and White River.
1882 The Kansas Press Association elects F P Baker as president J H Downing as secretary and John A Martin as treasurer. 1885 Governor Martin speaks at Clay Center celebration marking the completion of its waterworks.
Manhattan Kansas Aggies seek to avenge a 26 to 14 defeat and will prepare over 17 months for a game with Purdue University set for October 1, 1932. Purdue beat the Aggies in 1929. Also reported: Harold Hill, 18, Wichita aviator, claims a world speed record for juveniles at 170.8 mph on a two mile closed course. Mrs Edna N Beatty, 40, died after being trapped under an overturned car. her husband and two sons injured. Newton: three hurt in a car wreck, one seriously. Wichita: John Quincy Howes, 82, dies after a stroke. former Wichita Eagle employee. Topeka: flagman case date set for June 25 in rail line safety dispute. UNION SERVICES TO START.
Local churches in Lawrence plan a joint Union service to begin June 14 in South Park. Ministers organize under the ministerial committee to oversee the evening event with an announced speaker later.
Harried Harriet Noel and Antonio Latour face a clash of love and career as the Orchard Hill Dramatic Club tale unfolds. Harriet's devotion to acting battles Tony's longing and Donovan's scheming, culminating in a perilous turn during a rehearsal and a dramatic aftermath at their forest theater.
John and Peggy admire goats in the Rocky Mountains as they discuss animals. Goats boast of cold tolerance and surefooted climbing, claiming they prefer rugged ledges to flat ground and demonstrate balance on narrow places. The Clock and children descend to the plains, watching goats continue their high altitude travel.
The Academy of Medicine urges caution for July through September as physicians warn bathing can cause nose throat and ear issues. Avoid polluted waters and pools with clean daily checks. Do not swallow pool water and protect ears with cotton if diving. Ensure drums are intact and avoid blowing nostrils hard.
A fragmentary World News card reports Liu, a villager, was killed while riding a donkey to Peiping amid violence by a bandit. The slayer claimed the animal’s behavior influenced the attack. confession followed.
A jumble of local items, names, and abroad notes. Reports include brief mentions of a judge and probation for a crime at a vacant house, new essay assignments, and a claim that Al Smith's empire state building could yield a million yearly revenue. Riverdale awards honor students, Bayreuth death, Rin Do Ba Gu joke, and Japan UK exchange chatter with Paul Robeson notes.
Private Harold R. Osborne of the 27th pursuit squadron at Ore Field, Michigan, struggled during a parachute jump at Chanute Field Illinois. He failed his jump initially, latched to the airplane tail, then used a second parachute after nearly an hour, safely landing in a muddy field while observers and ambulances watched.
New York reporters Ida Tarbell Emil Ludwig and Dr L Pierce Clark rejected Dr A A Brill’s claim that Abraham Lincoln was schizoid manic and a Jekyll Hyde type. Tarbell argued Lincoln stories are unreliable obscenity biased. Ludwig called Lincoln the most beautiful of America’s fathers in a radio address.
Jumbled dialogue echoes a Civil War era discussion with characters Bunny Puff and a reflective caller. Dr Clark questions eternal verities as Dr Newdigate Owensby of Atlanta notes probable concurrence with Drill regarding psychology matters.
The agronomy department at Kansas State College will welcome many visitors in Manhattan from June 8 through 13. Delegates from counties across the state will tour the farm to review experiments on new crops and farming methods. The schedule lists county groups for each day, starting with Clay, Riley, Pottawatomie, Wabaunsee, Geary on June 8 and concluding with a large list for June 18 including Shawnee, Douglas, Johnson, Osage, Franklin, and others.
Winnipeg report based on 347 correspondents across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta finds Western Canada crop conditions the worst for this season in 29 years. Dearth and dust storms hit grain fields in Saskatchewan and Alberta. frost cuts into some districts. One good soaking rain within a week could alter the outlook. A marriage license was issued to Glen Weeks and Wilma Louise Kinnett of Lawrence.
The page lists diverse acts and broadcasts including the Kremlin Art Quintet, Alice Monerieff, and the Domino Orchestra, with mentions of Paul Whiteran and others. It catalogs a Sunday schedule from morning Biscuits to late night concerts and services at various venues, plus a Lawrence Business College summer session promotion.
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