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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1937
Page
4
The fragment cites a biblical admonition about listening to commandments. It references a prophetic tone urging obedience to achieve peace and righteousness, with archaic phrasing and a quotation likely from a religious text. The text appears as a devotional or scriptural exegesis fragment.
The article reflects cautious optimism among farmers as a widespread snow cover suggests potential for a better crop year, tempered by wary caution about relying on forecasts. It notes farmers safeguard hope, investing it with rainfall and installment planting, while even Washington miracle workers cannot promise certainty.
In the final week of the session Kansas faces two major questions. Social security funding requires heavy taxation to meet federal mandates, while fixing beer alcohol content sparks debate between dry advocates and pragmatic drinkers. Administrators’ testimony offered little new insight amid prior opinions and unsettled positions.
A newly opened beer and dance venue in a Lawrence side neighborhood drew local excitement and crowds from across town. Neighbors feared disturbances but no illegal activity was found after a quiet police inquiry, and the venue closed at the police invitation.
Residents welcome quiet after the neon goes dark and traffic eases. Assurances from the administration say WPA relief lists will not shrink too quickly, though a sizable cut is desired. Officials note recovery is evident but list reduction faces inertia. Separately, Nazi organization members in the U.S. number around 200,000 and seek uniforms like veterans groups. Maine Governor sends potatoes to 47 states, hinting at a union-boosting gesture. The Wichita Eagle comments on Supreme Court interpretations of congressional power.
The article argues that psychiatry is not mysterious and resembles immunology in complexity. It describes psychiatrists as ordinary people with special insights into motivation and behavior, and notes that most psychiatric patients resemble those treated for organic illnesses rather than visibly insane.
The Lawrence City Commission adopted a resolution taking first steps toward replacing street car service with buses in West and North Lawrence within about a month, pending public presentation. Also in local news Farmers Union meets Saturday at Hopewell school with basket dinner and reports strong county growth. county barn fire at Douglas Farm suspected arson. Vernon Kellogg and Albert Fitch named as KU commencement and baccalaureate speakers. birth announced for Virgil Allen Auchard.
A general practice focus notes that many patients carry a small prescription and seek psychotherapy via their physician, starting with family doctors before referrals. Other items recount a boy riding at speed who survives a tumble, a driver following a parked car after drinking, a long-distance wedding by wireless from Honolulu, a sit-down strike by seven potato plant workers, and Iowa farm students preferring brides from the farm.
Mary Graham Bonner presents a humorous scene in Puddle Muddle where Top Notch the rooster stands outside his General Store waiting for customers. The freshly painted sign and polished interior hints at a bustling, whimsical small town commerce moment.
A flock of birds arrives at Top Notch’s General Store seeking items for nest building. Mr. Robin explains a rough journey while Top Notch boasts the shop’s wares and invites the birds inside to browse seeds, worms, string, and other nesting odds and ends. One small yellow bird doubts the stock meets its needs.
Lieut Thomas H Massie naval officer linked to the 1931 Hawaii manslaughter case wed Seattle native K Storms in a quiet ceremony. The couple plans to sail April 19 for China where Massie will report for duty. A separate notice lists a marriage license for Clarence W Beaman and Sophia Johanning.
Invitations for a Chi Omega party issued by Miss Lola and Miss Lillian Watkins for March 16. A new Acoth sorority installation at the University of Kansas. Fay Holloway returns from Lincoln after attending the Acoth convention. Douglas County Taft Club organized with officers including Oscar E. Learnard and John Clark. planned address by Ex-Lieut. Governor James A. Troutman. King Victor Emmanuel survives an assassination attempt as he leaves for memorial services. The Kansas high school teachers conference opens with Ella Bond Johnson delivering the chapel address. Kansas University students rumored to receive a charter revocation for Kappa Sigma. Raymond Drug Store to install a marble fountain. another fountain installed at Dick Hros.
Professor Penny announces a lantern slide lecture at Music Hall tomorrow evening at 7 30 about his trip to Greek colonies along the Mediterranean from Naples to Constantinople. Dr Cox arranged 160 slides. Also mentions promotions in state militia, Kansas University commencement plans, and local social notices.
Eve Mannerafield returns from five years in New York to her centuries old Connecticut farmhouse and orchard. George Cleveland and Uncle Henry help with antiques as Eve debates staying or moving back to city life with Denny. A lively family-style weekend with waffles, coffee, and memories tests her attachment to the place.
Eve hosts a lively brunch at the Cleveland estate as Marilyn Peter Denny and Mitzi mingle. Kisses spark awkward tension when Jack Kilian greets Eve with intimate chivalry, stirring envy and drama among the guests.
Clearfield residents report several relocations including Mr and Mrs John Whan moving to the Aaron Klame farm in Johnson county and Mr and Mrs Charles Speicher moving to the Pooch farm. Social visits multiply with dinners, guests, and trips across Ottawa Lawrence Wellsville and Topeka as Rev Meeder and various Brecheisen and Meeder families trade and host activities.
A Kansas City couple the Brecheisens move onto the farm left by their son Henry and family near Clearfield. Mrs Sturm and her three sons, with Mrs Deckwa and daughter, attended a Brotherhood meeting in Eud, while Mr and Mrs Clark hosted friends for a card party midweek.
Midland residents shared visits and gatherings as Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lewis and daughters from Kansas City called on F. W. Lewis. A Rural Social club meeting featured jokes, Irish themed refreshments, and plan for March 18 and 24 events. Nearby guests included the Spray family and Husted household with various calls and a CPA party closing the season.
Linwood residents including Mrs. Calvin Sullivan and Miss Bonnie Church were in DeSoto and Platte City. The Kirkmans Coleman Silkey Henik group visited Kansas City and Lawrence. PTA met at the high school and the Baptist church elected a new clerk as Ed Jones resigned. Rollo Tinnerman traveled to Lawrence Friday.
Abram Lester Williams born October 10, 1858, died March 11, 1937, aged 78 years five months and one day. A lifelong Douglas County resident, he farmed near Lawrence before moving to Pleasant Grove in 1898. He married Elizabeth C. Kling in 1898. their 38th anniversary was March 8. Survived by wife Elizabeth, four sons Albert F. Williams H. Leonard Williams of Lawrence Route 2, Charles H. Williams of Norwalk California, Abram A. Williams of Perry, and three daughters Mrs Earl Riney of Okla.
Radio listing chronicles a dense schedule across KMBC WDAF WREN WDAPF EMBC and KMBC venues with acts like Dick Tracy Chick Dennis Little Orphan Annie and Fibber McGee. Highlights include Donald Sic Gibeny Herbert Foote's ensemble John Herrick Franklin Afuin Tenor and Amos n Andy with Phil Levant's Orch across multiple stations.
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