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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1935
Page
4
The NRA's demise yields little immediate disruption as business operates much the same post decision. Observers note the Springfield Republican conference signals significance, aiming to chart a country benefiting program with broad delegate representation.
A confessed kidnapper hinted months ago at plans to gain life changing wealth, but government pursuit shatters that dream. Law men celebrate swift arrests as a warning to criminals that kidnapping offers slim chances for easy riches, though the criminal underworld often ignores such cautions.
The piece argues for smarter law enforcement against crime and urges skepticism of distant flood reports. It notes Lawrence residents will not grasp the flood severity until they hear from outlying precincts, stressing that local observations align with on the ground assessments, not sensational distant narratives.
Supt Harry P Smith arrives in Lawrence tomorrow after study at Columbia University. A pretty wedding yesterday at the Butcher home united Margaret Butcher and Dr Robert Coghill with bridesmaids and ushers. The couple left for Denver Minneapolis Chicago and will reside in New Haven Conn where Coghill is a research fellow. Numerous social events follow with engagements and visits noted among local families and guests at the Country Club and Ward Belmont events.
Twenty five years ago on Tuesday June 11 reports note a rough start for YMCA junior campers at Lake View with limited chances to enjoy activities. The piece highlights a challenging start to the week for the group.
Copyright 1935 Publishers Syndicate. The piece sketches a family rift over Uncle Bob's care and his decision to hire a paid caregiver rather than rely on relatives. The tone echoes early 20th century humor with domestic tensions and financial strains.
Forty years ago June 11 reports social gatherings many guests at dinners and campouts. Miss Crittenden wed Senator J L Brady at Dr Gillispie’s home, with Brady editor of the Lawrence Journal. Residents travel for studies and weddings as clubs form, school additions planned, and city improvements noted including macadam and paving on Winthrop Street.
Miss Rosemary Ketcham spoke at a commencement forum about the Thayer Art collection at the University of Kansas. More than 20,000 visitors yearly view world art objects donated by Mrs. Sallie Casey Thayer in honor of her husband. The museum opened publicly in March 1926 and is open daily afternoons.
Alison and Guy chase a dangerous clue after reading of a dead man found in a locked cellar at Croft House Warley Sussex. The mysteriously timed discovery links to a night they spent at the Chelsea property as Alison contemplates love, money, and treachery.
Mary Graham Bonner sketches a busy scene as Willy Nilly and the Puddle Muddiers repair a two-way automobile watering the garden while Top Notch the rooster complains of a wardrobe mishap and Christopher Columbus Crow hints at playful mischief.
A New York Academy of Medicine note defines clinical acidosis in children by pallor, lassitude, irritability, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and a sweet breath odor. It links acidosis to carbohydrate deficiency or fat excess, notes acetone and diacetic acid in blood and urine, and cites liver function disturbance as a common cause in children.
Off the record talk describes President Roosevelt's move to seek a limited restoration of the National Recovery Administration during this Congress. Administration leaders reportedly pressured for action to avoid a defeatist impression and to salvage the industrial recovery act amid political and economic concerns. Mrs Garner's quiet Capitol departure noted as exchange.
In Uvalde Texas Mrs John N Garner wife and secretary to the vice president is noted as a barometer of congressional mood. Her private remarks that the present session might adjourn in a month or six weeks fuel speculation of an earlier adjournment than many expect. Also, Senator Borah's fondness for buttermilk sparks a cloakroom tale as the Idahoan treats a branded bottle as his usual drink only to reveal it is not the liquor.
A collage of quirky briefs notes youths back to school stranded near the Hudson River, Memphis zoo births, a Nebraskan man chewing currency, and a Chicago dentist torpedoed by a teen stealing gold teeth. Each item reflects oddities and local incidents from several cities.
Twin Mound residents attended the rural school commencement at Liberty Memorial High School on Saturday June 1 with Dorothy Rukes Celesta Thurber and Maxine Schirmer among the graduates. Mrs Emma Thurber hosts the Twin Mound Ladies Aid on June 12. Richard Patton returns home after St Johns Military Academy. Neighbors visit as Dewey Benander family called on Elmer Thurber. Stuart Thurber repaired a car for Rudolph Haze near Overbrook. Ed Moss of Topeka visits the Moss family. Fred Christian entertains friends June 5. Barbara Jean Simmons visited grandparents and attended Clinton memorial service May 26. District 32 annual meeting May 31 re elects treasurer George Sullivan with twenty one voters present. Teaching staff unsettled for 1935 36 term with Edith Moses leaving Twin Mound for Clinton. Loretta Shaw rehired at Belvoir school.
A Le xion Auxiliary business session met Friday at the hall with Mrs Paul Stember of Ozankie attending. Her daughters Doris Jean Muriel and Beverley studied music in Mrs Jennie Davis class. Hattie Mountain announced her daughter Elizabeths marriage to Bernard Johnson of Leavenworth, married a year ago in Council Bluffs by Rev Bransby. they will live in Manhattan. The relief office vacancy from Mrs Johnsons resignation was given to Miss Ruby Burkett. Mrs is chairing the June group of the Presbyterian Aid.
Elizabeth Slade announces a musical event with out of town talent on June 11. The June meeting at Mrs. Kate Morrow’s home features a garden fête by Past Matrons with OES colors, a vacation tour theme, and a passport journey noting flags of nations. Members include Celia Phinney president and Ruth Fish secretary. The group plans September restart with Miss Leona Nothdorf.
Radio schedule lists numerous programs across stations WREN KMBC WDAF and others for Tuesday evening June with acts like Jack Armstrong Boake Carter Bing Crosby and Edgarest. Includes 10:30 PM and 11:58 PM headlines and 12:00 AM weather, plus Wednesday 2:30 PM news notes and a concluding musical program arranged by Alice Moncrieff.
Residents headed to Winchester for Decoration Day noting dry weather. Mr and Mrs Fred Nevins daughter Patty and her mother Mrs Henley visited Meriden, their former home. Manager Payne screened One Night of Love with two Metropolitan Opera scenes featuring Grace Moore.
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