Spirit of God Gives Life Quote From Job
A religious excerpt quotes Job 33:4 declaring God created life and breath empowers the speaker with spiritual reinforcement.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
4
A religious excerpt quotes Job 33:4 declaring God created life and breath empowers the speaker with spiritual reinforcement.
History professor F A Russell highlighted the 1869 $100,000 railroad bond story in Lawrence showing how not to run municipal finances. The city now faces over $300,000 in interest, while earlier projects like the courthouse and Kaw river bridge were paid with on hand funds, revealing two paths in local financial planning and the need for future money set aside before building.
Several prominent men appeared before the federal grand jury investigating the hand. They faced questions about their connections to the case and potential involvement. The proceedings remained closed to the public and reporters.
The piece reflects on past WPA spending in Kansas during a wealthier era when rapid disbursement was urged. It notes that expectations of broad prosperity fell short and raises the idea the grand jury will likely probe where the funds went and how they were used, suggesting a sharp judicial review.
Showers seem tentative but appear to build toward a gully washer. Farmers have long urged rains through the growing season. Recent years made the topic academic, but last night the illustration satisfied all.
Estonia and Latvia receive non aggression pledges from the Nazi government. The assurances are described as binding until the regime decides to violate them, signaling potential future breach. The text frames the pledges as contingent and unstable rather than solid guarantees.
Abilene Reflector notes large Washington welcome for royal visitors as Britain shifts image toward democracy. The piece jokes about historic resentment to monarchy, cites travel and communication as agents of change, and lightly critiques national debt memories. It portrays Uncle Sam as generous host.
Inez Robb reports from Edmonton that social credit schemes mix Roosevelt Townsendism Father Divine and Father Coughlin in a money making machine. Alberta Premier Aberhart promises $25 weekly payouts but fails to get the mixer to work, as no social credit discussion occurred during the royal visit.
A mix of small-town items from ten years ago includes Al Green and Bill Cain displaying two large yellow catfish at Green's Hardware. Lynn Waldorf moves toward a Kansas University coaching post, with a new line coach sought. Various marriages, neighborhood events, travel, and school decisions are noted, including a South Lawrence school site bid decision and a Water Sport Carnival on Potter lake.
A Letter to the Editor argues Roosevelt rode to office amid a smear Hoover campaign and should not object to personal attacks. It notes the president’s silence on taking office over a defeated opponent and urges public reaction.
A catalog of non fiction books listed for a city library includes works on American history occult law beauty culture diet and health biographies and guides. Notable entries cover photography home economics design and self improvement by authors such as Milady Collins Devereaux Tarbell and Wells and several titled guides and travel pieces.
Iris Ives and Bart Whittaker debate affordable romance as Iris buys a suit on installment and insists on gardenias for the wedding. He worries about money but pledges love, while Iris weighs gifts for the best man and a down payment on a life together.
Judge J. S. Emery died at his home after two months of failing health. He came to Kansas forty five years ago and focused on irrigation in recent years. He arrived in Lawrence in 1854 with the second Emigrant Aid Society party. At a Christian Endeavor society meeting in Lawrence last night Lucy Riggs was elected president Rose Watson vice president Louise Alder secretary and Prof H F Jones treasurer. Mrs W F Zeigler of Elgin TL is visiting relatives for six weeks. Regent meeting appointments included Ralph W Cone to teach sociology and political economy H Lincoln assistant in French L D Haven hill assistant in chemistry to replace George Wagner C T Sanford forge and foundry assistant Miss Hyde assistant in Zoology to replace Professor Matthews Rose Purdue student assistant in European history and Prof L L Doche given funds to travel to the Pacific Coast for marine specimen collection.
Iris and Bart marry in a quiet ceremony at a gray stone church on Sorority Row. A boastful best man Johnny warns of money and secrets, foreshadowing Iris's fear of Bart learning how she spends. A small lie sows distance and a hidden rift in their vows.
In this psychiatry essay, Dr. Morris Fishbein explains how human needs such as hunger sleep and sex require social regulation to prevent mental stress. It describes unconscious influences from childhood and inherited traits and outlines mechanisms like projection and rationalization shaping behavior.
Radio listings reveal an extensive Friday schedule across KMBC WREN WDAF and others with performances by Raymond Paige Jimmy Allen King Republic Orchestras and more. Notable slots include First Nighter Concert Hour Alan Dorsey and Kay Kyser Mirroring a full network of programs through 12 00 am and into Saturday morning with Weather Forecast Newscasts and Dance orchestras.
The piece notes people rationalize natural living to avoid modern stress and sickness. It cites a woman with morning quarrels causing headaches and another who plays bridge late leading to illness. Some psychiatrists claim colds arise from a desire to escape through illness.
A compilation of remarks cites President Roosevelt on national duty, doctors on childbirth costs, a Japanese spokesperson on actions in a war zone, Representative Treadway on the Townsend Plan, and President Rock Sheyster praising medicine's resilience and service quality during hard times.
A Jewish girl in Arab dress was arrested near Jerusalem central prison with a basket of fruit and vegetables concealing a time bomb set for 11 a.m. Police said she intended to attack during Friday morning visits by Muslims.
Leo Freed files for divorce from Lillian Freed in district court. They wed May 28 1939 in Platte City Missouri. Vacation substitute mail service offered with Journal-World subscription.
Announcement notes a summer school program at Lawrence Business College creating a shorthand class. Instruction aims to teach rapid note taking and reporting skills to participants.
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