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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1929
Page
4
A patchwork of 1929 headlines discusses President Hoover’s cautious stance on government hiring, aviation training debate, and reflections on White House life. It notes E W Howe from Florida and Cyrus H Curtis hosting Hoover on a yacht, plus a Kansas City homecoming for Senate Jim Reed and aviation accident investigations.
The article argues the state constitution reflects enduring social order and can be amended. It contrasts a full constitutional convention with incremental revisions, noting Morgan favors a convention but warns of interpretation disputes. Advocates should clearly identify which sections need revision and weigh methods for clearer, steadier results.
A mix of town news includes fishing on the river, a horse belonging to H H Ludington wounded but not seriously, and temperance speaker Murphy visiting March 1 for a lecture. Mr A J Griffin plans a large two story dwelling near Mount Oread by the State University. Orophilian Literary Society met with members Fogie Carpent ante Roster Up ton and Richard Foster. Mr Mills and wife returned from Williamstown Mag s after a five year visit. Col C E Learnard returned from Washington. Campus appropriations for Kansas University total 62490 with 1050 for grounds grading, 10500 for building finishing, 1000 yearly for library, 21300 for seating University Hall, plus new professorship and assistant provision.
Twenty five years ago on Friday March 1 contractor McLaughlin expected the Fraternal Aid building roof to be ready in two weeks after rapid progress. The local scene included social calls from Hutchin Young Moore and Agnes Thompson hosting Clothe club members, with plans for future gatherings and entertainments.
A composite feature highlights G. Plank's eviction praise and Prof. Patterson's World War and League of Nations talk in Lawrence. News notes cover Kansas professors meetings, prom plans, consular service, and local social events while detailing Henry Ford’s Dearborn Americana collection tracing American progress from colonial days to modern industry.
Editor Journal World prints a hastily prepared take on Church Loyalty arguing loyalty begins with self and church. The piece stresses church attendance nourishes religion and daily life cohesion, urging regular ministration, healthy faith, and growth through weekly sermons and a life spent in religious study.
Italy plans a nation Arbor Day beginning in 1929 similar to the United States. Forest losses in the Apennines and lava-ruined zones near Mount Etna spark calls for a stronger wood reserve. A national committee led by Arnoldo Mussolini promotes tree planting, while officials weigh timing with Mussolini’s caution against excessive fete days.
Fragmentary note references La state and Tonexa with stylized wording about temperance. No clear events or persons fully readable.
In Topeka analysis, Kansas 2017 revised statutes authorize county boards to appoint road overseers with county engineer approval. The opinion rejects township trustees appointing vacancies, noting 1917 provisions create a new overseer type and call for township-board appointment of vacancies.
The Jayhawk 4 H clan will be entertained Friday evening at the home of Mrs Frank Leonhard Mesdemes. Westminister hall hosts Wimodnansis class party with Miss Marjorie Bereiter and guests from Lawrence. Several residents move or host guests, including the Diehl and Bereiter families, with illness and outings noted at Memorial hospital and local homes. Mrs Frank Johns recovers from flu and local club events at the homes of Knop and Drennon are mentioned.
Mrs. Herbert Nunemaker visited her parents and attended a cooking school. Mrs. Frank Toms saw her granddaughter Jeanette Erwin who has been ill. Farmers faced poor yields due to early spring. Fred Harmon finished 140 acres of corn on Nine Mile ranch. A Reno spelling contest features Miss Mary Breese in charge. Frances Wilson and Bleakley teachers attend. Leavenworth Supt. Vorhees visited the school. Harmon and Miller moved stock to Kansas City. Sunday visitors included Sande jfar Herriott Jones Wilson and Davis McCulloch of Tonganoxie. Oakridge Farm Bureau met with thirteen ladies. roll call and gardening talks by Mrs. F. C. Herriott. Garden plans for a summer contest discussed. Elizabeth Rindle and Mrs. Fred Harmon present. Special Chamber of Commerce meeting planned. covered dish dinner and reed work lessons. Mrs. John Clevenger attended Temple club luncheon celebrating 29 years in costume. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Colman guests for dinner. attended sale in afternoon. Cooking school by Mrs. Emily Lautz praised. Journal-World and merchants thanked for support. Oakridge Birthday Club’s final meeting set for March 20. roll call on club impact. round table led by Mrs. Leonhard. Inauguration coverage via radio praises Hoover and Vice President Charles Curtis. H. G. Van Neste’s farm sale draws large crowd. stock prices noted. attendees from Holton, La rence, and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Coof of Holton visit Thursday.
A local school report shows pupils Lois Tucker Ruby Craig Margaret Craig Naomi Poruis Mae Harmon Edward Harman Charles Vaughn Maurice Vaughn and Howard Puruis praised for perfect attendance. Writing papers from Mr Hansam averaged 80 to 84 percent with several students scoring 75 to 79 percent. Ruby Margaret Craig earned 100 percent spelling for the month. Students prepare for the third bi monthly examinations Thursday and Friday while community visits and travel are noted among families and neighbors.
Numerous names appear tied to church, tea, and social visits in Lawrence and nearby towns. Adults like Mr. and Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Snyder, and Miss Wendett are listed with friends and relatives from Ottawa Baldwin and La Juanta, with outings to Centenary Hall and Tri Delta events, plus garden club meetings and family visits spanning Friday through Sunday.
The National Advisory Council on Farm Equipment urges government help to boost adoption of efficient machinery and electricity on farms. About 24 states work with land grant colleges and experiment stations, while 40 states participate in broader studies, with engineer H I Walker predicting major agricultural gains within a decade. Also notes winter scion prep for top-working apple trees and moisture control in moss wrapped scions.
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