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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1935
Page
4
The wheat harvest across Kansas faces a tough year with likely below average yields due to drought, floods, and persistent rains. Farmers adapt using horses, mules, binders, and scythes as fields stay soft and machinery struggles. Modern equipment mixed with old methods marks a rugged but necessary effort to feed the coming year.
Captain Anthony Eden as Britain's top troubleshooter may face a setback in talks with Mussolini. Observers note public optimism could be tempered if no progress is made. The outcome of the conference remains uncertain as diplomats watch closely.
A young diplomat seeks to deter Mussolini from the Ethiopian invasion plans while Il Duce aims to eject Ethiopia from the League of Nations and install an Italian protectorate. Eden’s mission faces world scrutiny as Ethiopians resist, with history showing prior failed conquests. Santa Fe shops in Topeka shift to six days a week, with no federal loan tied to the change.
City officials report Massachusetts street resurfacing will begin this week with sheet asphalt chosen by the city commission. Workmen started guttering from Eleventh to Park Street this afternoon as part of the project.
Ten years ago in Topeka a major appointment near Topeka draws local interest as Gov. Paulen appears set to appoint Clarke of Lawrence to succeed Nels Anderson as superintendent of the Boys' Industrial School. In Lawrence Williams named cashier and vice president of Watkins National Bank, replacing I C Stevenson who becomes secretary of the Lawrence Building and Loan Association. A social note records Mrs T H Chalkley hosting an informal tea for Mrs Talbot Clingman of Victoria Texas. Also in Lawrence Mr and Mrs Charles P Hoar from Los Angeles visit friends. Hoar is traffic manager for the California Vegetables Union. Mrs Hoar was formerly Miss Zana Schleifer. Birth announcement: Mr and Mrs C B Clark announce birth of daughter June 21 named Pe. Helen. Lillian Mayer travels to Los Angeles for sister Ima Mayer’s wedding this week.
Indefinite stays with relatives in the city are discussed as Mrs. J J Mayer hosts a visit from her sister in law. Mrs Ira Stockwell travels home after visiting her brother. Mrs Rothwell Banker and child arrive from Muskogee for a visit then head to California for the summer. Ted Stimpson and William Richardson reach Cheyenne after traveling to Washington. Vera Blackburn and Dr Sam H Ferguson wed in Livingston Montana on June 18 and plan a Yellowstone Park motor trip before settling in Great Falls after July 1.
A Kansas town Fourth of July gathering at the Hubach home grows from a small private display to a large public event with fireworks funded by local guests. Additional items note Rev. Noble F. Elderkin accepting a church pastorate, Lawrence aviation progress, a government Philippines engineering offer, bar exam success, and local wedding plans. Tonight the Lawrence Railway lights up the business street for Independence Day festivities.
Fortys years back the June news notes Fourth of July festivities at Sigel with speakers F M McHale L H Poehler and Frank Herald of Topeka. Also reports of civic talks at Ottawa Beatrice and Iola, a burglary on Ver mont street, travelers leaving for California Sweden and Beatrice, a 180 pound river fish catch near the city, a Mr and Mrs T S McCrory social gathering and a record day at the Douglas county creamery with 10 500 pounds of Tau brought in.
Alison confronts Daphne about a murder plot linking Dr. Lumley to a fatal night at Warley. Daphne accuses Alison of complicity and reveals a dangerous plan to deflect suspicion, forcing Alison into a tense standoff and a fearsome verdict about her future.
A transport train carries Rip away from Puddle Muddle as he longs for familiar comforts. He clings to memories of Willy Nilly and Bear voices while feeling abandoned yet hopeful for a return home. Rip struggles with loneliness as night falls and the journey continues.
In this health piece Dr Jago Galdston discusses adhesive tape as a versatile aid for wound management. It can help edge a gaping wound when shaped butterfly style, protect healing skin, and partially air permeable fenestrated varieties aid drainage while avoiding sealing infected wounds.
Teacher Louis-Raymond Duncan pleaded guilty to speeding in City Judge George G. West’s court. The judge fined $10 but stayed the penalty if Duncan returns July 1 with a thousand word essay on safety. A Kansas City motorist story fragment follows about gasoline quantities.
A Kansas City filling station advertises “The Dionne five gals for 79 cents” as an odd note in a string of brief happenings. Dallas patrolman McKinney escaped injury when his motorcycle struck a truck and he was thrown onto a hauling mattress. In St Paul, jailers faced a crowd as 109 contestants and directors of a walkathon were jailed under a new endurance law, with many prisoners bunking and sleeping immediately after arrival.
Washington observers report Senate Democrats and administration allies debate amendments to the agricultural adjustment act and social security bill to avoid future Supreme Court clashes. Critics fear retained farm regulation powers and new taxes may invite constitutional challenges, while some argue measures comply with court rulings.
Kansas shelterbelt director C A Scott says land removed from AAA production may be used for farm woodlot planting or shelterbelt projects under an agreement with the AAA and the federal forest service. Forest service will supply and plant trees, with landowners responsible for care.
Puff pounds on a cabin door shouting for Mister Dingle as rain pours. The door opens to a scare and, later, thieves steal a car belonging to Grant Henes and drive to Foster, where a fourth car is stolen.
The Potawatomi Indians plan a July 4 program at Mayetta fairgrounds with dances, a Kickapoo vs Potawatomi baseball game, foot races, and lacrosse. A clown band and E. C. W. quartet will provide music, and a Hiawatha pageant directed by K mo wah will headline the evening. Indian speakers will address the crowd after a morning service at 11. Admission is free and grand stand proceeds fund charitable causes.
Prof. Robert McNair Davis of the KU law school will deliver the first annual summer session convocation address at 10 tomorrow in University auditorium. Chancellor Lindley is delayed by a Washington trip. a group songfest led by the School of Fine Arts and violin solo by Prof. Naldemar Geltch accompany the program. Morning classes will be shortened but held. A fire in a 1929 Ford coupe owned by the Rev. Clarence Thomas was extinguished by firefighters at Ninth and [location].
The city council adjourned to meet again in July as Mayor Alfred Lawrence departs for vacation. Council president Willar Brown assumes acting mayor duties during the absence.
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