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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1931
Page
4
Fragmentary note lists JOURNAL-WORLD and header lines with postal and circulation bureau references. It appears to be a partial clippings snapshot showing a postal office or audit bureau attribution and stray names or marks without a coherent article narrative.
Obituary notes Kansas University life and career of Frank Wilson Blackmar a leader in sociology and education. His work influenced state legislation on charitable and penal institutions while he served as the first dean of the graduate school and a prolific author. Thousands of former students mourn his passing.
George Wetzel, candidate for reelection to the commission in charge of finance, is praised for a careful and clean record. The piece argues that allies of spoils politics would not support him, emphasizing his avoidance of improper influence and his commitment to prudent governance.
Old Home Town reports a durable stone walk laid before a new mill on Massachusetts street and ongoing plank repairs from the mill to Pinckney. It notes a low-washed stretch near the woolen mill and mentions a new Justice of the Peace for Wakarusa township. Also covered are a house fire at Fall Leaf, a 21st birthday celebration for Mr Place, an arriving Unitarian minister family, local visits, and a plea for a park fence to protect trees from vandals.
Twenty five years ago on a Tuesday in March the East and West streets were proposed to be renamed with numbers from seventh to ninth and Jerkaley area mentioned. A luncheon followed at the close of evening with tables, prizes, and a 28th wedding anniversary noted for Mrs M Robinson.
A church group met this afternoon with outside performances and refreshments served. Mrs Young plans a trip to Hesston tonight with Mrs Young. Prof A J Harno resigns from KU law school to join University of Illinois. Watkins National Bank elevates Charles Tucker as president and A Hill as chairman. D C Asher becomes cashier. Miss Shaler of Portland honored at a luncheon by Mrs Arthur Evans. A surprise birthday party for Mrs Jack Houk hosted by Mrs Lloyd Webster last evening.
A discussion from the New York Academy of Medicine reviews that fatness is not solely due to overeating. It cites heredity, physiology, and regulatory bodily mechanisms that influence fat storage. The piece notes thyroid activity and protein intake affect metabolism, and advocates limiting diet to caloric needs to avoid obesity. Tomorrow Too Solid Flesh.
The text notes Thacher and John Scott appointed regents of the University of Kansas and H. E. Richter named director of the state penitentiary. It mentions the Republican state convention selecting delegates for the Sherman convention with Cyrus Leland Jr presiding as the meeting proceeds.
Dodge City police believe Harry Y. Breese of Pueblo Colorado, a lumber yard manager, attempted suicide in a hotel room here. He was found with a bullet wound in the head and five bullets fired from a revolver found in the room. only one bullet took effect. Breese formerly lived in Dodge City and was in town visiting friends.
John Waye and Sister Weldon close in on Dr Charters and accomplices after a perilous nursing home plot unravels. Marjorie Lauderdale flees with Waye to India, aided by a vicar and a loyal nurse, as the sinister scheme ends in a shattering revelation and new dangers.
John and Peggy attend a vivid return to a grand ballroom from the past. They glimpse a young couple dancing with admiration while elders praise the grand atmosphere. The Little Black Clock and Peggy recall family heritage as the party unfolds with antique costumes, fans, rings, and a ceremonial banquet.
The Associated Press reports from wartime fronts with life sketches and brief notes on air operations in Russia and student activity in New York. The item pairs global military updates with local scenes as April opens.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Colonel Paul Alsantee Samoilo, Lieutenant Serge Themessoff, and blood transfusions involving J W Lynch in Buffalo New York. It references the 96th and 85th transfusions, a collision or accident, and a political note on public sentiment toward film and jazz age entertainment.
Lawrence readers respond to a Journal-World piece by Friend of Schools criticizing the school board and education policy. The letter argues against personal attacks, notes perceived irregularities, defends teachers, and questions delivery of services by colleges and staff. S. C. Scott asks fellow parents how they will vote.
Social notes from Oskaloosa include visits by Mrs. EB B Slade in Lawrence and Mrs. Rebecca OBrien hosting guests plus care for Mrs Elizabeth Lowe. County track meet planned for May 1 with Wesleys and coach Ley organizing. Miss Margaret Stevens returns from St Francis Hospital. Valley Falls concert honored by Ray Hurst and Ruth Supt Wyatt Gragg announces spring school events through May.
A packet boat is heavings and its whistle sounds a blast as the Bunny on the wharf cries out to the captain. He asks why so fast while his saanten has trouble tying his shoe, and asks for a moment to delay.
Community notes from Oska Loosa cover training exams and county meetings in May and June, social gatherings hosted by Mrs. Sloop and Mrs. Trower, a district frame for Eastern Star and W F M S Founders Day program, a San Francisco visitor with C. C. Davis, and a river of club meetings, sales, and school events. The piece names Do Jo Ottinger Marie Stevens John Rice La Verne Griffeth Harlan Brown Dallas Small and numerous Kansas City visitors among others.
The Hi-Point 4-H club was awarded a charter issued by the Kansas State Agricultural College and the U S department of agriculture. Signed by college officials, the charter was issued in Manhattan in December 1930. Miss Wilma Glenn has returned home from Topeka after visiting relatives and friends. The April Food party planned by the Hi-Point was to be held at the school house.
Doctors prescribe this new cold treatment saying it quickly relieves symptoms by restoring alkalinity. Take a tablespoonful of Phillips Milk of Magnesia in water morning noon and night first day, same on second day, then only at night. Bottle sizes 288 and 50 cents with directions.
Mr. John Diffley of Atchison Kansas praises Gly-Cas for reversing two decades of poor health He says night waking insomnia rheumatism indigestion and constipation vanished after taking Gly-Cas Now healthy with normal kidneys sleep and bowel function He notes availability at Round Corner Drug Store Lawrence and other local outlets
Dallas resident John A Ranb credits a long battle with piles, rectal trouble, to a new free book from Thornton & Minor Clinic in Kansas City. He urges sufferers to request the no cost copyrighted guide detailing a treatment for hemorrhoids and rectal diseases claiming to have helped over 40,000 people over 53 years with no obligation.
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