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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1936
Page
3
Disorder erupts in Harlem following an idol’s fall as crowds clash with Sertian reps and local authorities, prompting police intervention and a temporary closure of nearby venues. No serious injuries reported as officers restored order and began investigations.
A tremor rattled the Panhandle region with reports of shaking felt across towns. No injuries were reported and authorities urged residents to stay alert for aftershocks.
A university music program announces a faculty recital for Monday during the summer session. Details are limited in the fragment, but the event highlights faculty performances as part of ongoing campus programming.
An economist will address a Sunday service as part of a university sponsored series at Welock church. The event introduces a unified program for KA U students with brief remarks by Rev. Keelb and Prof. WT Chandler. Students are invited to attend the discussion on geodes and related topics.
Promoter Atme Uh CNP yells a final message to Schmeling as he dies shortly after a boxing event in Schmeling's room. The obituary notes he previously managed champions George Dixon and Joe Walcott and trained Tom Sharkey among others. Inter O'Rourke responds to the incident with a heart attack.
Berlin declares after Schmeling's victory over Louis that Max Schmeling and James Braddock should fight for the heavyweight title in Germany. The German news service, tied to Joseph Goebbels, signals state involvement and propagandist aims. Observers note Nazi ministry influence.
The Belleview 4-H Club met at the Cowles home with 25 members 2 visitors and both leaders present. After a brief business session members listed activities including eggs care and grading and a trip report by Richard Wilson. Committees were appointed for a future club tour and the next meeting is set for July 16 at the Miskimen home with a baking class on June 24 at Cowles.
A reflective travelogue on choosing picnic spots along a canyon and learning to accept imperfect surroundings. The writer muses on wisdom, pleasantness, and patience, noting the endless search for better shade and easier access as trains and industry loom in the background.
Washington reports a new Union Party candidate, Rep William Lemke of North Dakota, drawing reactions from Democratic and Republican leaders. Father Coughlin endorses Lemke’s platform for social justice, while Townsend and Huey Long supporters weigh potential backing. House election outcome hinges on electoral college deadlock rules.
The fifth of nine men burned in an oil well explosion near Russell, Kansas, died early Thursday. Ernest Harbaugh, 25, of Russell, is named among the fatalities, joining Floyd Wright, 22, Claude A. Cain, 41, Donald Cain, 22, and W. T. Lusher. Robert Helms remained in critical condition at a Great Bend hospital as doctors held hope for his recovery.
Local notes document numerous visits and Sunday dinners among Law rence residents and relatives from surrounding towns. Names include Foster, Walker, Ramsey, Malden, Schickner, Topping, and Welch. Events span weeknights and Sunday gatherings with extended family at various homes and a steak fry at a state lake.
A village notice describes the engagement and upcoming wedding of Maybelle Slavens to Wayne Hall, details of family ties in Lee County, and plans for the ceremony at Grand June Colin. It also notes former students and graduates from Lecompton rural schools and community events including dinners, visits, and a sewing embroidery club gathering.
Readable names and places appear scattered across a damaged notice. Mentions include Ross Tiff procerts, Cald well home, Alfred Mikesell place, Prof. Ro Smith, Mrs. Smith, Detroit Michigan, John Huscher, Rev W Huscher, University, Lecenmter, Shaveshee, Washington, Mrs Im Piha, Mrs Wits Morr's, McCurey Reynolds, Mrs. David Noe, Big Springs, Frink Watts, Quenemo, and J M Wat.
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