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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1935
Page
4
The Lawrence flood conference urged a broader, better coordinated flood defense system for North Lawrence and nearby areas. Officials noted current protection is inadequate and revisions are needed to spread the maintenance burden and prevent costly breaks. The community-wide stake in flood safety was emphasized.
The Lansing state prison has endured numerous major disturbances over the years. A coal mine mutiny among prisoners is mentioned as a secondary yet notable matter, with Warden Simpson and aides facing the ongoing challenge of discipline and authority amid rising excitement among convicts.
Washington reports Senator LaFollette dead from heart failure after a severe cold and asthma. Amundsen returns safely to Spitzbergen from a North Pole flight with all expedition members accounted for. Delaware floods threaten Lawrence area as Kaw overflows near Lake View. A social note recalls a wedding anniversary party hosted by Mr and Mrs Olney with a humorous bridal chorus and a gift of a mahogany clock.
Twenty five years ago on June 18 ex president Roosevelt arrived at the Battery aboard the cutter Androscoggin at 10 45 this morning. He was greeted and cheered by Mayor Gaynor and thousands of police officers as he stepped ashore, with huge crowds lining the waterfront.
Forties era community notices record vacations, weddings, visiting kin, club socials, and a bicycle accident. Dr Wheeler plans a long break, a portrait price for the city library is set, Miss Jennie L Moore marries Frank Fitchue in North Lawrence, Mrs Towne and Nannie Towne visit Excelsior Springs, Nellie Evans hosts Estelle Hubbard visit, and Epworth League holds a fashionable social while Ed Miller injures wrist in a bike accident.
Enrollment at the Children's Summer Studio in the old high school building reaches 290 to date, up from 240 last year. Fifty kindergarten and first grade students join the primary group, with seven teachers including three teaching for university credit. Visitors are welcome daily 9 to 12, best to visit 9 to 10 30, especially Monday and Wednesday when director Miss Ellsworth is available. A school nurse regularly checks student health.
Yesterday two alarms were answered by the fire department. A demonstrator auto at 1332 New Hampshire street was reported on fire due to the brakes causing heavy smoke but no blaze. At 7 this morning the chimney at the M. B. Littell home on 7 New Hampshire street burned.
Alison confronts Daphne over a claimed kiss with Senor Gompez. Daphne denies the accusation, warning Alison that a lie could ruin her father’s trust. The quarrel shifts to Spain plans, as Alison resists obedience and contemplates independence while Daphne hints at a maid and a possible rest cure.
A worried dog named Rip is spotted by a family on a country road as they halt to decide his fate. A girl pleads to keep him, while Rip insists he has a home with Willy Nilly and many animal friends. The father drives on, noting they must catch their train.
Manuel Chalor, a 31 year old trawler skipper from North Wildwood New Jersey, arrived at a hospital with a lacerated arm claiming a 15 foot shark leaped into his boat while fishing in an open dory 50 miles offshore. His crew reportedly distracted the shark with wood as it slipped back into the water. In South Carolina Dick Horne shot two partridges from an airplane in a rugged hunting feat.
Mrs. Robert Hickey of Roseville California credits her doctor with Kruschen Salts for dropping 17 pounds in six weeks. She ignores gossip about safety and urges others to try the product. Take a half teaspoonful in hot water each morning. jar lasts four weeks. Sold by Round Corner Drug Co and drug stores.
Chicago man John Barkas, 40, appeared in municipal court on charges of driving an automobile with 1934 plates while claiming relief. He said he had been on relief for a year and a half, was working, and owned the car. Judge Green fined him 35 dollars and he paid. The court warned of a possible fraud warrant if the state emergency relief commission requests it.
The Solomon and Smoky Hill rivers overflowed earlier, but current readings show declines and hopes that flood crests have passed in Kansas. Guide Rock Nebraska reported the river near normal, Scandia Kansas showed slightly below flood stage, Beloit noted 6.5 feet over banks, and Salina could see high water near bank full. Neo sho continued to drop in southeastern Kansas. temperatures remain cool with 52 at Topeka and highs 80 to 85 today then 85 to 90 tomorrow.
County teachers will take exams Friday and Saturday June 28 and 29 at Lawrence Memorial High School. Friday subjects include Arithmetic Civil Government Reading English Classics Writing U S History Physiology and Hygiene Elementary General Science and Algebra. Saturday covers English Grammar Spelling Geography Elements of Music Principles and Methods of Teaching Elements of Agriculture Kansas History and English History. First grade certificates require all subjects for three years. second grade requires all but algebra and English history for two years. The examining board is Harold G. Fisher county superintendent J F Olney principal emeritus Lawrence Memorial High School and Mrs Nannie Gander Baldwin High School principal.
A dense listing of radio programs across stations WREN KMBC WDAF and others for Wednesday evening through late night. Mentions orchestras singers bands and hosts like Hal June 29 Tiny references to The Tattler News and Theatre reviews. Includes forecasts and late night headlines with multiple named artists and venues across several major stations.
The First Evangelical church Sunday school invites families to its annual picnic Friday afternoon starting 1 30 p m and ending with a basket dinner at 6 p m at Clinton park north of Pinckney school. Games and races for all ages. Bring a basket for your family and meet at the church for transport at 1 or 1 36 o'clock.
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