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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
4
Notes from Topeka and Philadelphia sketch campaign logistics as Governor Landon plans a July ceremony, stadium invitations linger, and Democratic convention talks focus on defending rather than attacking. Washington tax bill moves possible. Colorado trip for Landon and Alaska heat wave noted amid campaign stresses.
Kansas lawmakers prepare for a special session to consider amending the state constitution so Kansas can participate in federal social security laws. The session faces debate over the federal plan’s soundness and whether to seek final approval from the people.
Edward VIII bachelor status sparks concern among British manufacturers who craft coronation souvenirs. A change in his status could affect salability and suitability of many articles tied to the coronation, impacting production and sales expectations.
Ten years ago in Lawrence on June 18 visitors from Muncie, prize events at Kansas University, Shown include W. P. Corkins visit to E. O. Sherwood, H J Huff joins KU staff, and a tragic scalp wound at Victory garage. Updates cover Candida at KU Players, engagements, sorority travel, social events, and a Mayo Institute operation.
A short verse titled Poor Pa by Claude Callan from 1936 Syndicate Publishers opens with a humorous jab at a handsome nephew who lands an easy job with a good salary from his father. The quip chronicles rapid ascent without starting at the bottom.
A county treasurer vault was robbed of currency and gold totaling 3200 dollars. Eyewitness details are scarce and the robber’s appearance is unknown. Sheriff Banning, Charlie Moss, and Henry Gillam were nearby on jail steps. Also reported: new ambulance purchases, market pricing for citrus and potatoes, and Park Theater free attractions at Woodlawn with rotating picture shows. Further items note travel plans and business changes including Pantatorium sale and renovations.
Fort Worth era story recalls forty years ago events at a political convention with Silver delegates planning to nominate Teller on a free silver platform. Populist leaders in St Louis endorse the move while Morton is tipped for vice president, McKinley nominated on the first ballot, and Kansas City mill construction advances amid rapid dispatch of gear and machinery.
The Liberty Memorial high school band under Clarence E Sawhill performs Friday at 8 in the South park band stand. Last week’s opening crowd prompted a start-time reminder. The program includes The Klaxon Fillmore The Trojan Prince Serenade Rococo The Foculfzer March Serenade Big Bass Drum Alone Circus Parade Chaser Kansans Sign Work Sheets. Manhattan Kan June 18. L C Williams notes Kansas farmers signed 89 930 work sheets for the 1936 agricultural conservation program.
In this chapter Dirk Joris intervenes by inviting Hope Joris's father from Texas to visit in hopes of aiding her health. The encounter unsettles Dirk yet Hope feels the visit helped her, while servant Marr remains wary. Hope plans a quiet afternoon, while Dirk weighs whether to attend Isabel’s dance with Rupert better. Hope hides her longing to share something important with Dirk as she endures the social stir.
In a tale from The Puzzled Ducks, Willy Nilly and the Puddle Muddlers wrestle with Mrs Quacko’s possible embarrassment about Willy Nilly. Willy decides to speak with Mrs Quacko alone at the pond while the others stay behind. Tomorrow continues the puzzling duck saga.
A meditation note explains using upward gaze to induce sleep. The method involves relaxing muscles, avoiding thoughts while lying in bed, and imagining a distant white disc to block images. Suggests warm drinks before sleep and avoiding solid food for hours prior. The writer reports yawning or sleepiness following the eye position.
A dispatch recalls Isael Berman, a truck driver, forced by three bandits to surrender his rig and meat worth. later released with 15 cents. Other items note crows stealing golf balls in Wilmington, a Dallas boy’s rough day of injuries, a Tucson cop’s tale of stubborn car salesmen, and Kenneth Bonus proving his name at village hall before becoming a pharmacist.
A medical note in the New York Academy of Medicine series discusses sleeplessness. It states most people sleep about eight hours, while some need less, and includes a neurologist’s account of extreme exhaustion during the British retreat in March 1918.
J P Damron of Leavenworth was elected president of the Kross American Legion auxiliary at the annual convention, succeeding Mrs Charles Tucker of Liberal. Other officers include Mrs Ben Crawford vice president, Mrs Estelle Palmer historian, and Mrs Edna Rubel chaplain. Wellington area wheat crop forecast at 4.48 million bushels by W T Weils. E W Edwards of Liberal to head Kansas State Firemen’s Association. other officers named include Cliff Williams first vice president, S E Case second vice president, K D Doyle secretary, and G T Mohrbacher treasurer. Hutchinson to host 1937 convention.
Bobby Petty son of Roy Petty was re examined at a Kansas City hospital after a truck accident. Doctors expect he will soon walk with legs and recover fully. Pleasant Hour Club met at the Blaylock home for June with a program by children including Marie Earnheart Doris Sheldon Martha Grob Phyllis Longstreth Robert Henry Kobler John Taylor Donald Grob. Nettie Hensen was back after illness. W D Osborne traveled to Centerville for his aunt Cornelius Crozier's death. M E Ladies Aid held a quilt tea at the church with the group singing Seeing Nellie Home from Aunt Dinah's Quilting.
A Desoto note spans a quilt show with a prize awarded to Mrs Helen Jewett and a social night with quilt wore refreshments. June meetings feature the Young Women's Club with guests, a resignation, new election, and several visits. Local families attend church events, travel, and celebratory dinners while Wheat harvest progresses and flowers bloom.
Radio listings detail programs across KMBC WLREN WDAF WREN and other stations for Thursday June 18 and Friday June 19. Includes music, drama, sports, orchestras, and notable acts such as Jimmie Allen Rudy Vallee and Jimmie Lunceford, with time slots spanning 5 PM to beyond midnight and marquee acts like the George Washington program and the March of Time.
The report notes a poetry program led on KTAT with a Fort Worth audience each Monday. It lists Miss Mary Helen Ayres and Oxcar from Liberty Missouri visiting relatives, including Mrs J L Dunn, Mr Dunn, and Margaret Warsop. Also mentioned are Opal Jensen and family from Fort Scott and the Warsops at Kansas City visiting over the weekend.
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