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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1935
Page
4
A political analysis notes interest in forming a third party in the United States driven by discontented groups. It also covers Germany’s submarine program and naval policy, explaining how state messaging aims to shape public perception and surprise both domestically and abroad.
President Roosevelt issued a message criticizing pervasive gossip and the habit of hearings before congressional committees. He argues defense plans should not be public property and that statements by military officials do not define government policy. He calls witness summons from government bureaus largely unnecessary.
Miss Sue Moody of 1345 Tennessee Street won a $50 prize for the best senior play in the contest held at the University. The winning play is titled Direct by Mail.
Twenty five years ago on May 1 the Senior girls of S. H. S. hosted the boys at Miss Sophie Smithmieyer’s home. The hall was packed as the junior class staged a sparkling farce that kept guests late. Ambassador Bryce and Prof. Macey attended the reception delaying the show past 10. Refreshments in the lower hall served to hundreds as the night wore on.
Harvey A Jetmore a longtime Lawrence resident and former International Harvester employee retires after nearly twenty eight years with the company He came to Kansas forty six years ago with his parents settling in Marion county A former deputy sergeant at arms in 1893 during the legislative war in Topeka his life reflects deep state ties and regional history
Forty years ago May first reports two weddings in Lawrence and Atchison. Katherine Guffer wed August Thudium at her east Lawrence home with about thirty guests and Kansas University music credited. Challiss and Van Hoesen wedding at the bride's home in west Lawrence followed by a reception and travel to Atchison for their May 15 home. Eva Hoadley attends Kansas City opera. Quincy takes May Day flag celebration as the first public school observance. A Democratic Conference is mentioned in brief.
Democratic women of the sixth district will hold a regional conference in Kansas City Missouri on May 17 and 18 with delegates from six states Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Texas New Mexico and Colorado. Mrs Harrison Parkman of Emporia is regional advisor and Mrs Robert J Curdy coordinates arrangements at 15 East 56th Street Terrace Kansas City. Local leaders urge strong attendance from Lawrence and note prior meetings in Richmond Detroit and an upcoming New York event.
J. C. McCanles of Lawrence, longtime director of the University of Kansas band, will teach band instrument use at the Chicago Conservatory of Music this summer. He is taking over after the former head was replaced by Professor Rosseley.
A wartime leave altered James Stimson and his marriage as he returns home a major to confront Jane and her father. After a night of heavy drinking and bitter exchanges, James faces Jane’s accusation of infidelity and asks if she ever truly loved him. She admits she never did, asks for forgiveness, and says goodbye.
Rip searches for his bone and grows angry as a slow porcupine sits nearby. The porcupine reveals he found the bone while looking for bark, tossing it aside. Rip complains about being misled and insults the porcupine, then loses control and forgets the spines. Willy Nilly is referenced in defense of the porcupine’s treatment.
A New York Academy of Medicine article argues against a fixed standard of weight for healthy individuals. It notes two thirds of body weight is water and rapid weight changes reflect shifts in body water, not fat, with older people prone to dehydration affecting tissue moisture and potential infection risk.
The text outlines how lowered body water content raises germ resistance and rapid weight gain often reflects fluid buildup, while fat contributes to gradual weight increases. It notes early signs of tuberculosis and diabetes as weight loss, and links worry, anxiety, and emotional strain to appetite and sleep loss, with mood shifts causing weight fluctuation and possible obesity as compensation for insecurity.
Funeral services for Lewis E. Walsh 63 grand master of the 1.0.C.F. lodge of Kansas will be held tomorrow in Kansas City. Abe Swailey Civil War veteran 95 died at Baxter Springs. Rice county reports fifth fatality in a week. Homer Lucas relief worker killed when ditch collapsed burying him. Pearl car old mother held on murder charge after alleged double slaying in Kansas City. Search launched for Frances Currey 15 and Carl Medders 14 missing since Sunday night. Edward Currey says duo left home for a motor car ride.
Police watch for cowboys and Indians after a parked car is found with costumes and props worth about 600 pounds. The car was driven to Chicago by Robert Paterson of San Francisco. Gratitude notes from a hen in Monett, Missouri. In Hays Kansas a cow herd retreats from a farmer's field into an underground ice house. Buffalo New York centenarian Emmanuel Josef marks his 100th birthday and wills his body to a medical society.
The Hungarian independence fighter Francis II Rakoczy is celebrated with a stamp issue marking the 10th centenary since his death. The stamps feature Nakoczi in denominations 10 green 16 purple 20 red 32 red brown and 49 tie, recalling his 1703 campaigns and later life in France and Turkey.
Puff urges Tony forward as the duo enters the clearing amid a whoop. The surtax is now slated for the Belgian national relief committee under the queen’s patronage. Stamps are described as roughly the size of a U.S. postal example.
Luxembourg government announces a special charity stamp issue in collaboration with the international committee to aid refugee professional workers. The set features 15 values across two denominations per design, with motifs from professional life and a Luxembourg scene on 70c. Stamps carry country name top and International relief of intellectuals bottom. World Notes report a slight drop in total stamps issued in 1934 versus 1983, with 1920 still holding the record at 3,133.
Lawrence Masons accompanied Dr William L Burdick to Leavenworth where he spoke on Masonry Round the World. The event honored Deputy Grand Master James H Wendorff Grand High Priest Asa T Hoge and Grand Master Fred T Nye, all of Leavenworth. A 6 30 dinner followed. Lawrence attendees included George O Foster William W Hutton John Hutton Arthur E Huddleston and many others.
Official notice declares a hearing set for 10 oclock Monday at NRA offices in Topeka on the petition of Glen W Dickinson seeking an exemption from the wage and hour provisions of the code of fair competition for the motion picture industry.
Radio schedule for Wednesday and Thursday May 2 lists programs on KMBC WREN WDAF and others. Entries include broadcasts of The Lone Ranger and Jack Armstrong plus orchestras led by Wayne Kanes and Edwin C. House of Glass on WREN KMBC and WDAF. Also notes hearings by NRA official Robert A. Gaffney and local court actions including unlicensed street vending bond forfeiture and a drunken driving fine.
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