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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1934
Page
4
Cable dispatches indicate King ibn Saud and the Imam of Yemen have been at war with the Imam losing much territory. The conflict drew attention in this region as reliable reports of his presence on earth were widely noted.
The piece explains how the federal Supreme Court upheld a ten year old rate cut order, impounding $20 million to be returned to telephone-rate payers. It compares refunds to tax overpayments, noting taxpayers receive their own money back after legal review and penalties. It also notes Bishop Cannon's courtroom fight and eventual retirement timing through 1938 under the church rules.
The Kansas supreme court ruled the legislature valid in authorizing a 22 million borrowing from the federal government to complete the state highway system. The decision centers on a lender protection clause ensuring highway revenues are not diverted until repayment, enabling rapid highway construction.
The state weighs pay-as-you-go highway expansion against borrowing to complete the system quickly. A rapid build would leave a heavy long term debt, while gradual construction eases the burden by about 22 million. Public sentiment favors immediate spending but five years of debt avoidance is noted. The Justice Department seeks two million more to bolster crime fighting, stressing use over amount. The king of Italy vows to grow the army while dismissing disarmament.
The University of Kansas extension division will provide about 100 high schools with commencement speakers this spring. Professors listed include Dr. F. C. Allen, H. W. Arant, F. W. Blackmar, W. L. Burdick, Alten Crafton, John R. Dyer, B. A. Gilkinson, Arvid Olin, R. A. Schwegler, Harry P. Smith, and F. W. Weer sing. Downtown ministers S. B. Brahem, Wilson Backus, and Edward Hislop also will speak.
Miss Lenora Stubbs, daughter of the governor, attended the Friday event with enthusiasm. She wore bold black and red ribbons for Lawrence and waved a Topeka pennant, juggling loyalties between Toncks and the local school. A. H. Krause sold his half.
A short notice announces the poem Poor Pa by Rosert Quillen, credited to Copyright 1928 Publishers Syndicate.
Fort y years ago May 4 recounts property sale involving Bertha Apitz at $5 000 and an orchestra gathering near Clinton. Lawrence wins the sixth annual interscholastic track meet with 30 schools, 3644 points, Dutch Martin star, while Miss Kate Stephens injures her back but remains active in library work. Social notes include local officials, the Baptist Boys Brigade, and Kansas City federation events with officers chosen.
Mary Graham Bonner presents Christopher Columbus Crow and a chorus of ducks dogs and crows quarrelling over marbles and pride. Christopher questions mischief while Willie Nilly asks what is the matter as accusations fly and a plan to make peace seems looming tomorrow.
Judith Dale reorganizes Bevins Construction as agent for her former employer Tom Bevins. She clashes with Morton Lampere and Mrs Bevins and her daughter Mathile. Judith aims to carry out Berl ins plan to build the Rio Diablo dam, risking her marriage to Norman Dale and his law partner Lampere. Tomorrow Norman sides with the enemies.
Judith Dale faces a divide between love and career as Norman Lampe reopens a dispute with Lampere. Amid tense talks and a late-night gathering, Judith seeks sanctuary in her home while contemplating a future torn between loyalty, memory, and a dangerous triangle of loyalties.
The 1899 Kansas State Social Science Federation convenes in Junction City with Mrs. S. R. Peters of Newton presiding. Also, Captain W. C. Barnes, a veteran of the First Kansas regiment, dies at his Lawrence home.
Prairie Privateers recounts Sam Houston granting letters of marque to Col Jacob Snively during Texas independence era. In June 1843 Philip Cooke’s wagon train from Independence Mo to Santa Fe captured Snively’s force within U S border, disarmed them and sent them back to Texas.
A compilation of local church services lists morning worship at various times around 9:45 to 11:00 with guest speakers such as Miss Naomi Light on India Speaks to America. Wesley Foundation events include a 6:30 p.m. discussion and outdoor Epworth service. The First Christian Church in Lawrence features a music heavy morning service with choirs and solos and a Plymouth Congregational service led by Rev. Joseph F. King.
A crowded church notices page lists services across North Lawrence churches. Music Week observances feature solos, choirs, and organ works at Plymouth, First Baptist, First Presbyterian, Immanuel Lutheran, and other houses. Memorial sermons, youth programs, and upcoming Pentecost plans are announced with invitations to all parishioners.
Unusually encouraging reports for the past year were presented at the First Baptist church annual meeting in Lawrence. The church met its budget with nearly all expenses paid. W C Simons was reelected moderator and officers including Miss Goldie Davis as clerk and Arthur Dougan as treasurer were chosen. Trustees reelected include Dr W C McConnell E J Haynes and W E Stiner. The board of Christian Education includes Dr R A Schwegler A A Van Sickle Miss Susan Friend Mrs B L Haynes and Mrs Fred Shimmons. The board will elect Sunday school officers and teachers.
A long list of local families shared Sunday meals and calls across CAPTAINS CREEK. Rev Eli Wheeler and daughter Elletta Ann visited Votaws in Hesper while others visited Ambler, Andrew, Deckwa and related households in Clearfield Lawrence DeSoto and Gardner with celebrations noted for Miss Arlene Westerhouse’s birthday. Interests include missionary meetings at the Hesper home of Irvin Vota and various dinners, outings, and Sunday visits among Wycoff, Reynolds, Westerhouse, and Davis families.
A meeting to organize a community club will be held tomorrow night at 8 at Holcom's Grove. Henry R. Rose, a Porterville area farmer, delivers his garden truck in a home-made cart drawn by a Holstein cow.
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