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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1937
Page
4
A biblical verse reflects longing for God’s courts, expressing preference for serving in God’s house over dwelling in wickedness. The lines from Psalm 84 highlight devotion and reverence for sacred spaces.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs council, led by Joseph B. Keenan, debated Roosevelt court packing and voted 285 to 66 against the plan. Keenan warned that the court would not regain respect until it is changed as proposed.
The Tonganoxie Mirror celebrated its fifty sixth birthday this week. Editor and owner Walt Neibarger is in his eleventh year in that role. Former mayor William Heyden, who started as a printer's devil, later led the paper for 35 years and retired in 1919. The Mirror is the town’s oldest business, surviving 18 rival newspapers at times. Under Neibarger it remains a bright weekly and a credit to the town.
Rolla Clymer traces the so called economy move as it lumbers along like a cranky householder advancing on a lawn of 4 937 246 adelions with an old butcher knife. The Soviet government appeals for overthrow of capitalism, arguing the system breaks under its own weight. Moscow seems to doubt the effort needed to topple the regime and may underrate the force required.
An air bomb sinks the chief battleship of the insurgent Spanish navy, signaling how air power reshapes naval warfare. Experts warn that while a hit proves power, many misses occur. New battleships rival protection, yet submarines and aircraft remain deadly threats requiring extraordinary defenses and revised strike considerations.
Republican chairman John Hamilton hints at new political alignments as radio talks begin. Missouri Republicans back Senator Bennett Clark amid Supreme Court battles while many in office face retirement for opposing the court packing plan. Spanish insurgents press Bilbao with a possible concrete steel defense line. Bilbao’s panic signals limited faith in defense. Senator Robinson urges economy, signaling a shift toward spending restraint amid debt concerns.
Dr Jago Ualdston discusses Buerger's disease or thromboangiitis obliterans, a condition thickening arterial vessels and narrowing blood flow mainly in men aged 30 to 40. It can affect limbs, often the legs, with efforts focusing on tobacco cessation and therapies like saline injections to thin blood and protein injections, offering growing hope.
The passage explains a treatment where the leg is enclosed and air is withdrawn to lower external pressure. With internal pressure unchanged, reduced resistance allows more blood to pass through narrowed vessels, dilating vessels and enhancing circulation.
Two men debate leaving for Puddle Muddle to search for missing animals. They worry about rushing if the trip proves fruitless and arriving late to the first town after tomorrow.
In Puddle Muddle Willy Nilly frets as mischiefmakers, including an elephant, a monkey, and a donkey, cause damage. A crow delivers a crumpled paper behind a ear and one man vows to uncover its hidden message. Christopher soars above toward Puddle Muddle in a big truck.
Mr and Mrs Noah Shuler and Miss Maxine Coffman attended the closing day dinner and program at High Prairie. Miss Sylvia Shuler taught the last year. Mrs Edith Moses and Miss Myrle Reilly conducted county examinations at Laveer school and April 24 at Clinton. Mr and Mrs Arthur Hase were in Lawrence. Enterprise school closed April 20 with a basket dinner and 48 program. Miss Cora Dowell left for California to marry Joe Atherton. Mrs Clyde Flory has been on the sick list. Mr and Mrs C E Forth celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a basket dinner. attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Jordan, Mr and Mrs Gale Counselman, Mr and Mrs Sam Van Huss, Mrs Ira Allen, Floyd of Michigan Valley, and other Forth family members.
Revival attendees from Appanoose area crediting Miss Earout of Boulder. People travel to Lawrence for dinners, with Miss Myrle Reilly teaching this year. Belvoir school closes with a basket dinner and ice cream treat by Miss Brown. Harold Herachell hospitalized after bull incident. Clinton township meets monthly as birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Laura Claxton. Ward brothers return from Sterling. house fire near-misses reported by Mrs. Harry Unger. Various visits, farm work, and school events, including perfect attendance and spelling pins awarded at Belvoir. Church and Sunday school notes, home mission meeting, and county convention prep for Belvoir Royal Neighbors.
The WREN radio session opened with a cooking school led by Miss Julia Kiene. Activities include a Jetmore orchestra Saturday night concert and a string quartet appearance tonight. Home Week exhibits begin in the Chamber of Commerce building with hostesses named for each day. Various social events, theatre visits, and local notes follow, including birthdays and engagements.
The 1.0.0.F. lodge marked its ninety third anniversary in America with over three hundred members at the focal hall. Attendees included Past Grand Master Kemper and Grand Master Lilly of Wichita. Grand Secretary Assell of Topeka and R. E. Melvin of Lawrence spoke, followed by Rev. C. C. Brown and Rev. C. L. Milton. Teams from the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs performed for the visitors. Miss Kate Stephens of New York also attended.
On a stormy night at Farrington Bluff an apparent murder and a second assault unfold as Mike Farrington hunts a missing Skipper. While Aunt Martha suggests leading an investigation, clues surface a handkerchief embroidered with Michael Farrington’s name, pointing to deeper secrets in the household.
Weather clerk in Camden predicts rain in eight to ten hours by curling stamp sheets. A Houston man survives a 20 foot fall with minor injuries after hitting a fresh sidewalk. Garden City disqualifies a runner for chewing tobacco at a track meet. In Breckenridge a collie named Boomer is buried with railroad workers in tribute after 12 years at the Great Northern roundhouse.
A dense catalog of radio schedules across WREN KMBC WDAF listing programs and performers from 5:50 PM to after midnight including orchestras soloists bands and college ensembles with varied segments and guest appearances. Notable names include Danny Presenta Meredith Willson's Or, Bob Crosby's Orch, Leonard Keller's Orch, Eddie Cantor, Guy Lomberdo's Orch, Marion Talley, and Jack Benny among others with multiple stations KMBC WDAF and WREN.
Lone Star school held a dinner with a ball game and large crowd on Tuesday. Students played their Dads. several local residents attended meetings at Meriden and with Farm Bureau. Eight grade pupils visited Memorial high school while freshmen hosted them. Mrs. Mabel Root assists care for Mr. Ikenberry, whose condition remains steady. A joke line notes a spring driven car by the Japanese.
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