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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1931
Page
4
Odd page meander through 1931 news notes includes advice on missed Journal-World delivery by 7 p m, a biblical verse, critique of crime statistics, Nicaragua bandit updates, Lisbon revolt, and wheat conference talks. Mentions to conference outcomes, farm board, and statements about prune department satire.
The article notes that a boy king would be better for the country than the current leader. Paderewski, aged 70, delivered a two hour forty five minute recital at the University, offering his audience ample value. The Lawrence Journal conceded the performance was as strong as in his youth, and the crowd endured the lengthy program.
George Fricker plans a trip to Chicago to see The Giant while J P Ross travels to Kansas City to view the muddy Missouri. Hon D C Haskell and family arrived from the east at midnight. Miss Mary E Jones remains with L Bullen & Co as cashier. James Keefe leaves 25 years on the bus line to start his own business May 1. Rev G Howland, Mrs A Li Diggs, Mrs C E Leamara, and Miss S A Brown attend the Western Unitarian conference in St Louis. J C Watts is selected street commissioner by the council though he declines the office.
Twenty five years ago on May 2 Lawrence residents could escape to Katzenjammer Island two miles down the Kaw. Leo Neignever and Max Wilhelmi Jr own the thirteen acre site with a rustic cabin and wells reached by the Sunflower launch. Arthur McConnell visits from Chicago after dental studies. Miss Eva Olin marries Almon Copley at her parents home with Constance Carruth and Edward Shepherd as attendants. couple departs for Pittsburgh after a reception aided by Mrs Stevens and Mrs Tanner.
Ten years ago on May 2 the high school held a reading contest with Mary Sisson Rose McCulloch Stella Dunigan winning girls place first to third and wry Lowe Leland Barrows Benton Anderson in boys. Guests included Miss Maude Landis of New Haven Connecticut. Mrs Johnston returned from Federation of Clubs in Parsons and visited Independence. Six teachers were elected to Lawrence schools board meeting with Hazel Falk Dorothy Tripiett Lillian Pelzel Irma Long and Helen Gaw among new staff. resignations noted.
A list of teachers and staff including Alice O'Brien Pearl Hudson Helen Crawford Hilda Bushnell Lottie Morris and Mabel Ulrich appears in a local education roll call. The notice references multiple school levels from elementary to junior high and highlights nurse roles within the district.
A health piece argues breast milk best fits human babies due to antibodies vitamins and direct producer to consumer transfer. It notes bottle feeding carries contamination risk and requires strict sterilization and hygiene to reduce illness.
The Little Black Clock, Peggy, and John tour multiple ships on a day of continual flights. They inspect decks and machinery, swim in pools, and peek through captain’s glasses. The Clock schedules ahead to visit a ship where they meet a captain for a meal on Monday.
The record notes the Kansas Homeopath Medical Society holding its fifteenth final session in Lawrence in 1853 and a Wichita Methodist chapel allegedly burned by wet incendiaries in 1884 as reported in the Lawrence Journal.
Washington May 1 AP The department of commerce announced a 244 days supply of oil on hand in the United States at end of March. Total stocks of all oils including crude and gasoline were 636,237,000 barrels, down from 658,285,000 at February end and 700,681,000 a year ago.
Nora Lake grows sympathetic to Nicholas Thayer while nursing him through illness. Her father hopes for a marriage that would give Nora a home. Nora’s initial attachment stems from meeting Jonathan Thayer, but she ends up marrying Nicholas in Naples. After travel to Albany, Nicholas drowns himself, leaving Nora to bitterly reproach herself for his death.
Nora arrives in a restless city station scene and confronts Jonathan Thayer, her past love, as she confronts the aftermath of her marriage to Nicholas. Jon’s guarded coldness clashes with Nora’s fragile hope for a quiet old house and peace. The encounter reveals lingering resentments, unspoken hurts, and the uneasy pull between two former lovers.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a story involving Mandy and a drowning incident with an 80 reference. Incomplete details mention a heritage theme and a piano gift valued at $6, but vital names and events are unclear.
A 19th century Fairview district recounts the 1869 union of two districts from Palmyra township to Wakarusa creek, the first schoolhouse built by Lafayette Brown on Omar Ayer’s land, its features, teachers, and years of use. The author recalls the barn conversion after moving the old building, the school as a community hub, early Sunday school, political meetings, and lively Friday night literary and debate sessions with local youths and neighbors.
A critical notice on Struthers Burt's Festival from Scribner's. The piece praises its real character portrayals and social scope while noting the novel is not sensational but thoughtful about middle aged protagonists and their desires seek to balance duty and personal wish. It highlights Dorn Griffiths and Delice as central figures and comments on Burt's humane, compassionate narrative voice.
In 1875 Fairview district shared vivid memories of spelling and singing schools led by Mr. Gillhorn of Lawrence. Arbor Day trees were planted, including the elm near the well, with remarks on old members and the district’s early history. Also flashes of life note global figures, fashion, crime, and aviation, reflecting era gossip and curiosities.
The Kansas briefs report a Sunflower State spelling win by Aaron C. Butler Jr in Weir City, with Hob Lake of Medicine Lodge finishing runner up after an odd N miscue. J Q Adams and Luella Hasen wed in Stockton while Mason announces a Wichita Fisher ranch corporation ouster suit in state supreme court. Dr C J McKnight of Wichita bound over on narcotics charges. Ottawa and McPherson high schools win at Emporia festival. Ottawa heads to Cleveland nationals and McPherson to Tulea Oklahoma for national band events.
The United States Weather Bureau predicts sunny skies but a cool breeze across Kansas for the weekend. Highs near 65 to 70 with a risk of light frost tonight in northern areas, low around 40. No rain expected as temperatures trend below normal next week. Manhattan hit 78 while Garden City and Tribune reported 40 at night.
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