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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1936
Page
4
World Company notes rates and address details then a Bible quote and a news excerpt about a French chamber member attacking the new French premier for being Jewish. The piece describes a session walkout, street clashes, and a later vote of confidence in the premier.
Potatoes in the Kaw valley may command high prices as market early quotes show fresh spuds costing around three for a dime in cities. Growers expect a rapid price drop once new crop hits markets and note profit potential with write-offs from current city prices. The piece also jokes about Topeka beer ordinances, political jabs at Governor Landon, and a Roosevelt quip, reflecting a mix of agricultural economics and national politics in a Kansas newspaper.
The article notes the new law bill has been turned over to house and senate conferees while other members of conference proceed with the process.
Miss Wilma Miller and Miss Laura Rankin hosted a kitchen shower and bridge yesterday at 10 at the County club for Miss Bernice Cook. Prizes were won by Miss Davida Olinger and Miss Marcella Chalkley. Also noted: families plan trips to Ann Arbor and Pittsburgh, police to move to Chamber of Commerce basement, and several local spotlights including a new Kansas coach arrival, remodels, a scholarship, a market sale, and the opening of the Thayer art collection with large public turnout.
The item presents a short quip about a man named Dave shifting from the rear of the church to the front to publicize his insurance work, framed as a moral jab about religion and public display. It is a 1936 syndicated humor piece by Claude Callan.
Whooping cough has invaded many Lawrence homes with small children. In a south Lawrence neighborhood near the university at least three families within a block are quarantined. The affected households include Prof J N Carman and Mrs Carman, Prof M T Von Hecke and Mrs Von Hecke, and Prof John Hess and Mrs Hess.
Twenty five years ago on Monday June 8 the University of Kansas conferred 397 diplomas at Robinson Gym in its thirty ninth commencement. Dr Albion Woodbury Small of the University of Chicago gave the address. George Whipple became manager of the brick plant succeeding David Littell. Wedding details follow with the ceremony at a family home and a Florida wedding trip, noting bridesmaids, music and hosts. Mrs Alrich and Mrs Oatman plan a two month Garden City visit.
Forties era items from Lawrence recall Tom Beal selling his road driver to a Chicago party while Rev Mrs Biges heads to Colorado. Catherine Rising returns to Salina after visiting Florence Clarke as hail devastates corn nine miles north. Thomas Hutchings and daughter from Milwaukee tour through Lawrence on the Area Wheel. Mrs Boone and Mario visit Omaha. Locals travel to Kansas City to see Sells Brasshaw. Orry Cochrane joins Beloit for summer play. Stanley Wood heads to Fort Worth for sketches. three Royal Academy paintings feature his work. John Brooks nearly dies at Atchison boarding a moving train, thrown thirty feet into a pond, rescued by his father and now walking.
A local farmer in Chestnutridge North Carolina uncovers a cache of ten dollar counterfeit coins, likely tied to a 30 year old ring, then travels to Asheville to seek retirement. Fire disrupts Greendale Baptist services as members sing outside the burning church. Hollywood director Clarence Brown suffers a broken elbow in a fox hound dog fight incident. In Alexandria Nebraska a cart crash causes a bridge fall into a creek. driver Adolph Bartling rescues three passengers and later is found to have a double leg fracture though unaware at the time.
Rupert Joris disappears after Elinor Fleming's wedding as a snowstorm traps mysteries around Hope and Dirk. A careful watch, a dangerous intruder, and Hope's guarded secrets drive Dirk to confront danger as Rupert battles illness and a perilous vigil unfolds at the Clapp homestead.
Christopher Columbus Crow seeks to learn Mrs Quacko's identity and residence from the polite duck. Top Notch admits he could uncover it but was too busy. Mrs Quacko praises Mrs Fine Ducking and hints at her own busy life as the crow visits the pond. Tomorrow Christopher plans more action.
Edited for the New York Academy of Medicine by Dr. Iago Galdston discusses Pasteur's early experiments on germ origin. It explains his conclusion that germs come from pre existing life and travel via dust in the air, with sunlight and exposure reducing their viability. Indoor conditions limit sunlight and air circulation influence transmission.
A German or English hospital study found haemolytic streptococci in dust from 27 single bed wards. The bacteria stayed infectious for at least 25 days after excretion. A nurse contracted throat infection from exposure. Formalin spray disinfected the wards, underscoring need for strict infection control and post recovery sanitizing.
Congressman S. Guyer recounts the week in Washington. He notes the defeat of a bill to create another federal judge for Kansas, praises committee work, and defends his remarks about Judge Hawkins and Judge McDermott. He also commends Joel Martin as London floor manager for his political skill and leadership.
The Lawrence Kiwanis club sponsors a summer shop class for boys 12 and up, opening at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning in the manual training building with E. T. Burgess in charge. Boys may suggest household projects. stool, lawn and porch furniture, and similar items are encouraged.
A morning docket saw 15 traffic violation cases in police court. Bonds of £1 were forfeited by J W Alexander Cecil Taylor Kansas Electric Power Co Robert McElhiney and Charles Springer for two hour parking breaches. Harold Van Gunten G Moore R H Meinke Weslery McCalla and J W Metz paid £1 fines for the same charge. T Andrews and Charles Mitchell were excused for overparking. Leroy Harris paid $1 for barking in a restricted zone and Poud Quenton settled a $5 speeding fine.
Miss Hazel Hoskinson spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Shoe maker and Willard of Ottawa. Miss Edith Gimbler visited Kansas City relatives. Mr and Mrs R S Heaverin and son from Richmond called on Vinland friends. Claude and Maude Davault from Wellsville visited Lenny Sturdy. Clarence Randell called on relatives near Worden. Winifred and Agnes Stevens hosted their bridge club Saturday. Lem Sturdy and Woodrow visited the Stones Tuesday evening.
Local residents report health updates and family visits. James York, Kansas State College senior, and Noah Gemblet worked for Mrs. AL KL Stevens last week. Vinland rural school board election results show Seth Fenton re elected clerk and Bert Handel joins the school board. Earl Davant suffered a dislocated shoulder after a riding accident and received care in Lawrence.
Radio schedule lists WH WDAF Siminie Allen John Herrick Karl Tene melody programs and orchestras including George Washington King’s Tent programs and National Jak Shannon songs. Various orchestras under Cugat Henderson and Beattie perform as lists of names appear with times and program blocks.
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