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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1935
Page
4
National notices and editorial comments reflect a 1935 sequence on the NRA Washington weather and legislative pace. Italy faces preparedness questions amid Mussolini’s claims while a long Midway to treaty flight test shows flying blind limits. Additional items touch Calles retirement and Mexico’s political shifts.
Ewing Y. Mitchell of Missouri, once assistant secretary of commerce, was removed from office and publicly accused his superior as he left the administration. The departure triggered retaliation and a battle over responsibility within the department.
The report claims Secretary Roper alleges graft and favoritism in multiple departments, prompting a potential Department of Justice inquiry into Commerce. Amid retirement, the Missourian notes the public uproar as government money use draws scrutiny while Huey Long’s plan faces Senate skepticism in a shifting New Deal landscape.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beeler entertained with a family dinner yesterday honoring their mother Mrs. Sarah S. Beeker who has been visiting and who returned today to her Denver home. Mr. and Mrs. Al E. Smith hosted four tables of bridge last Thursday evening at their home west of town in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Beeler.
Mrs Raymond Henderson hosts a bridge party for sister Mrs C R Nes Litt visiting Tulsa Oklahoma. Prizes awarded to Mrs Clair Todd and Mrs Bertha Wilson. Numerous residents plan trips from San Diego to Philadelphia and Montreal to Europe. A fish fry at Holcom's Grove for J D McNeill couple becomes a steak fry when fish refuse to bite.
Ten years ago in Lawrence J W Twente and family from New Hampshire arrived to teach at the University school of education. Local couples celebrated golden anniversaries while others left for Estes Park Colorado and Tulsa Oklahoma for summer programs. Blue Lantern Art Shop opened on 714 Massachusetts. Arctic expedition news and film star picks also appear with K U student Buddy Rogers selected for a private New York moviemaking program.
The Tillary reserve corps from Lawrence is ordered to active duty for summer training at Ft Sill Oklahoma from July 17 to July 31. Names include Lt. Col. Dinsmore Alter Capt Ernest Boyce Lts John Rus kin Dyer Christian Thomas Elvey and others. Mrs Katherine Ziesenis wed Robert C Mitchell of Tulsa at Westport Avenue Presbyterian church.
Twenty five years ago the summer session at the University shows steady growth with the college enrollment at $25 and about a dozen in the Fine Arts department. News notesK Dinsmoor sails to Brussels for the International Congress of Librarians. Heat peaks at 94 in the city as residents cope with record warmth.
Forty years ago Capt. Dave McClure was chosen Grand Marshal for the Fourth of July Parade amid other local news. Theo Gardner was appointed aid on the Kansas G.A.R. staff. a barn near No. 6 schoolhouse suffered lightning damage. Lake View Club reports water covering the bottom after rains. Miss E B Roseburg leaves for summer vacation. T C Green travels to Pittston due to his father’s paralytic stroke. several locals enroll at normal. a citizens’ campaign to operate the old Carbondale railroad advances. officials plan to buy in the road with tax title funds. Anthony Eden to confer in Paris on a naval treaty and European affairs.
Alison Rede discovers the man who held her deceased father’s fiancée will sail with her father Guy Lumley and Daphne on a voyage to Spain after her wedding tomorrow. Daphne, acting slyly, plots to mislead others while Alison plans a discreet warning to her father.
Alison suspects Daphne Somers of planning to marry Senor Gompez tomorrow as Daphne flirts with him openly in the theater box. Alison ponders warning her father Robert, but fears dismissal or anger. Daphne’s sudden softening gaze toward Gompez deepens the tense fallout between rivals.
Rip had planned only a long walk and run when he slipped away, recalling Willy Nilly’s warning to be back for supper. He enjoyed the exercise as he sped along, sometimes running, sometimes trotting, and wandering slowly in a pleasant outing.
Rip the hound returns from a long walk in Puddle Muddle planning a supper with Willy Nilly and a long sleep. He imitates a lamb to tease lambs and dreams of telling Sweet Face about the day. An automobile halts beside him, leading to an unexpected capture.
A physician-writer argues that vacation should be recreation not mere absence of work. Changing surroundings and activities prevents monotony, with options like tennis and swimming for busy office workers or quiet reading for laborers. the aim is rest that replenishes energy and supports well being.
A vintage advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a health treatment that helps people slim, claiming a 12 pound loss in a month for a 228 pound woman and urging mornings with hot water and juice. It cites Mrs. J. C. Bosham of Callaway Virginia as a testimonial and notes availability in Corner drugstores.
Vacation time offers a chance to check one’s physical self and guide doctor advice on travel. Spokane police plan old fashion bullys clubs with modern arms and tear gas. A tornado scare in Stephensville prompts quick exodus. Hays family survives. An 87th birthday over Pikes Peak by air appeals H L Wood Sr and J E Laycock. In Chicago, Frederick Frank dies of a heart attack while a custody case proceeds.
Scott City plumber Joe West faces murder charges in district court over the death of Mayor H L Bleeker following a fight last year. Manhattan coach Lynn Waldorf says defending Kansas State College will be hard as rivals gain strength, with Nebraska and Oklahoma expected to improve. Topeka Republican State chairman Will T Beck plans a Kansas grass roots convention in Wichita likely in August, based on a summer decision by delegates from midwestern states.
Governor Alf M Landon postponed his scheduled inspection of the Republican river flood area due to new flood threat and poor road and bridge conditions. Maj Gen M R McClean was to accompany him and may join the visit next week.
Radio listings for June 18 show multiple stations scheduling variety programs from Little Orphan Annie to Wayne King's Orchestra, Amos n Andy, and sports segments. Entries include personnel such as Buddy and Ginger, Jace Hayes, Ed Wynn, and Roy Maxon, with orchestras led by Abe Lyman, Hal Kemp, and other ensembles across KMBC WDAF WREN KMBC and more. Weather forecast closes the slate with a 12:40 WREN forecast.
Chancellor E H Lindley travels to Washington at Governor Landon and regents' request to urge continuation of college student employment relief programs nationwide. He will seek federal grants for Bell Memorial hospital construction in Kansas City Kansas and will be away for the week.
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