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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1931
Page
4
Governor Woodring’s three vetoes on the last day of the legislative session define his reputation as the vetoingest governor in years. Lawmakers’ per diem changes, calls for reform, and questions of party strategy frame a tense political snapshot.
Peter Bell, Esq., attended cases in court in Iola while L D Dobbs returned from Nebraska after promoting an automatic school seat. Hamilton plans to resume operations in ninety days at his straw lumber mill with new machinery. Colin Timmons heads to New Mexico mining country followed by his brother Warren. A temperance jury case involved the dramshop act. H J Hendricks, a University student, travels to Las Vegas to work as head clerk at the post office. Daughters of Rebekah visit from the south to the north side and serenade the Journal. Police report Wagons and a Santa Fe westbound train incident. A Methodist festival supper drive solicits contributions by 4 pm. Named contributors include Mrs George March and others. A son named Theodore Weeks is born to Mr and Mrs P H Weeks.
Twenty five years ago on March 18 Charles F Prentice son of C T K Prentice announced a new enterprise with his brother in law A F Hines of Merid. The Continental Creamery Company veteran of 2 division 1 Greamery Car now starts his own line of business. Fire department tests new black team for city hose wagon. Mrs Jenley hosts a Thurada party for visiting seniors including Miss Naomi Smith of Butler Mo Miss Pearl Sherriff Ellsworth and Max Suess with four tables and a top prize brass piece for Miss Smith.
A 1928 Publishers Syndicate item states Claude Calla faces costs or losses in a Poor PA area. The brief civic or economic note mentions local conditions and possible financial pressures on residents. The exact events or amounts are unspecified in the OCR fragment.
The article notes a spring house party hosted by Eustis Smith with Sig Alph members Charles Hine Jack Gage Jay Richardson Astley Parton and Ray DeAsher among those attending. It also mentions Judge and Mrs Green entertaining the law class with Mrs Green assisted by Elizabeth Stevens Frances Shyrock Amorette Weaver and Frederika Bullene.
Edited piece argues for a city microbe museum to educate the public about germs. It notes microbes are more deadly than wild animals and cites the ease of unseen infection, suggesting a high powered microscope demonstration of typhoid and diphtheria organisms to build awareness.
In 1887 William and John Blalock are arrested at a Columbus schoolhouse after eluding pursuit for the alleged killing of Constable Gordon. A mob threatens action as authorities move to secure the suspects hiding in an attic.
The police court docket lists one speeding fine, one continuance on a parking near a fire plug charge, and two bond forfeitures. Joel Vatassarin of Leavenworth pleaded initially not guilty, then guilty, and finally paid a $10 fine to Judge H. Daugherty after a late night arrest for speeding. J. B. Rice forfeited a $15 bond for speeding by failing to answer. L. G. Reynolds, detained for drunkenness, forfeited a $10 paper bond for not appearing, with Reynolds’ case carried over from Sunday. G. H. Roser’s parking near a fire plug case was continued to April 6 after a Monday citation.
Topeka reports a surge toward spring as a warm spell lifts temperatures across Kansas. Meteorologist S. D. Flora said highs near 60 today, 65 tomorrow, with freezing only in the northwest tonight. Skies remain clear as warmer air follows a recent warm spell that pushed readings to 60 to 70 statewide.
C B Hosford postmaster will address Dorsey Liberty American Legion Post tomorrow night in the old city hall. Post commander C B Pollom urges all members to attend and extends an invitation to all service men, whether they are post members or not.
Dr. Charters and Dr. James fret over John Waye as plans to “bump him off” collide with Waye's cunning. Miss Skinner hides in fear while Colonel Campball and the old hen exit The Monastery under a storm of accusations. Tomorrow Waye faces stern orders from Charters.
A whimsical scene depicts Mary Granam Bonner's Little Black Clock guiding John and Peggy to a white house where birds sing for Margaret Cary's birthday. The girl wakes to a party plan with cake, presents, and crumbs, while birds deliver a celebratory chorus. Also brief notes on navy aviation figures and a Canadian golfer named Honor Bright with a 164 score in Augusta.
Cheyenne officials approved it without comment. A Wyoming mayor received a letter from an English maiden stating cowboys outrank all others as husbands. Thirty men have applied and more letters arrive.
A Kansas editor laments the senate's defeat of repealing fraternity tax exemption. The writer denounces Fraternity leaders led by Fred M. Harris for tax dodging and urges civic duty. He envisions his grandson as a KA grad upholding justice and rejects snobbery.
The devotion reflects on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, noting the reversal of fortunes. It warns against complacent wealth, urges action to correct present injustices, and stresses that the Kingdom of God requires addressing the suffering of the sick and needy now. It calls for moral accountability and social reform aligned with evangelism.
In a letter to the editor Kansas reader BR Nicholson argues eighty-thousand dollar properties should face the same taxes as a poor widow who supports fatherless children. He criticizes a faculty majority at Kansas University for favoring elite privilege and calls the tax proposition a disappointment as the fight unfolds.
John W Bright of 1233 Pennsylvania Street is in the Security Benefit Association Hospital at Topeka for a surgical operation.
An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe effective laxative for colds. It claims the formula eases bowels during illness and detoxifies by removing souring wastes, mucus and acids, helpful for both adults and children without causing griping.
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