Angelic protection cited in Psalm verse
A religious note from May 5 1939 presents Psalm 34 7 about God encamping around those who fear him and delivering them, framed as a devotional literary snippet for readers.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1939
Page
4
Insurance Loan Racket Targeting Life Policy Holders
A Lawrence man received a circular offering loans on his life policy through an intermediary. An insurance official said such firms take 25 to 40 percent for the service, while policyholders can obtain the same loan directly from their company at no cost by writing to them. The practice preys on policyowners unaware they can bypass brokers.
Social Security Restructuring Aims for Tax Relief and Boosted Benefits
Washington announces a revamp of social security law to ease taxes for employers and increase benefits for employees. The plan suggests disbursements could rise if tax pressure is lowered, though many firms may struggle under heavy taxes. Beneficiary payments may be steadier but not larger if additional funding remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia May Seek Understanding With Germany in New Shakeup
The removal of Litvinoff from Soviet foreign policy leadership alarms European powers. Britain and France fear Russia may strike an understanding with Germany rather than the democracies. Observers question the plan for a totalitarian Russia to align with democracies against other totalitarians, worrying Russia might favor Poland's partition with Germany gaining territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litvinoff
Russia
England
France
Germany
Poland
Landon Warns Economic Pressure Is War’s Prelude
Alfred M. Landon, addressing Methodist delegates in Kansas City, warned that economic pressure on other nations is not a substitute for war but its opening phase. He argued the economic weapon risks drawing other weapons into play and cautioned against quarantine or discipline proposals that displease Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Kansas City
Alfred M. Landon
Mr. Landon
Only Dailies Now The Iola Register
The Iola Register shortened its title dropping Daily after May 1 due to a ownership change. Angela C. Scott remains in sole charge while four heirs form a limited partnership. others live in California and Virginia. The move mirrors a broader Kansas trend from weekly to daily editions as rural routes expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iola Register
Charles F. Scott
Angela C. Scott
California
Virginia
Register
Allen
Kansas
Attorney General Murphy Seeks Dewey Style Enforcement Prestige
Observers say Murphy aims to gain Dewey like prestige by personally overseeing the Pendergast case. He may discipline a party member to counter Dewey’s law and order successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Pendergast
Thomas Dewey
Dewey
Kansas City Cleanup Lacks Citywide Intensity
Observers say Kansas City cleanup efforts show muted effort, fearing hurt feelings if strong corrections are attempted. The tone contrasts with a Kansas housewife’s vigorous spring cleaning, suggesting restrained actions in improving the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
German General Groener Dies After Truth Telling Behind 1918 Rout
William Groener, the German general later branded a red for telling the Kaiser the army defected in 1918, has died. His claim was supported by Hindenberg and Ludendorff at the time, yet Groener alone bore a lasting bad name. The officer who heard his report and followed his advice remains safe in Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Groener
Germany
Groeners
Kaiser
Hindenberg
Ludendorff
Groener
Holland
Colby Opposes Concentration of War Power Under Neutrality Law
Bainbridge Colby argues the President should not wield dangerous discretionary power under existing neutrality law. He contends major matters touching potential war require broader judgment than that of a single individual for national safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge Colby
Inside journalism and clear news reading habits
The piece criticizes interpretive inside stories and speculative forecasts as clutter. It urges focusing on actual events reported and avoiding conjecture while noting the English motorist pays 13 cents a gallon in gasoline tax and 3.75 dollars per horsepower unit.
Quotations and Reactions From Notables
A collage of remarks spans Elaine Barrymore DiMaggio Donahey Marx Roosevelt, praising Elaine as intelligent and talented, celebrating music, hindsight on war, and democracy. The quotes touch on personal happiness, international harmony, and political ideals from diverse figures.
Bread Not Complete Food Says Family Doctor
Dr. Morris Fishbein explains bread alone is not a complete food noting white flour lacks minerals and vitamins while whole wheat provides more B vitamins and carotene. The piece emphasizes varied diets and vitamin sources and mentions high speed web presses and shifting starlight due to Earth's axis wobble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tuberculosis Fight Expands in Lawrence Douglas County
Public health officials in Lawrence and Douglas County with the State Board of Health push early detection of tuberculosis. The tuberculine test is available via Christmas seal sales. eight of ten cases entering sanatoria are advanced. A monthly Douglas County tuberculosis clinic operates for diagnosis and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Douglas County
State Board of Health
Electa Kindlesperger
Public Health Department
Sanatorium
Tuberculosis Association
Bishop Martin to Speak at First Methodist Church
Bishop William C. Martin of Glendale California will deliver the sermon at the 10 50 worship hour at the First Methodist Church as a noted Uniting conference speaker The Wesleyan Chorus directed by Dorothy Enlow Miller will sing Lift Up Your Heads from The Messiah and Robert W Myers will perform O Lord Most Holy at offertory In the evening the Salina Wesleyan Philharmonic Chorus will give a sacred concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Martin
Glendale
Calif
Uniting Conference
First Methodist Church
Martin
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Wesleyan Chorus
Dorothy Enlow Miller
Handel
Robert W. Myers
Most
Cesar Franck
Salina Wesleyan Philharmonic Chorus
Gorman
Denver
Charles E. Beeks
North Sixth Street
Merton S. Rice
Detroit
Mich
Rice
Baldwin
Baker
Lewis Simms
Zona Foilin Martin
A. L. Fisher
Kansas City
Charles E. Stephens
F. M. Hartley
S. Crawford Rankin
Margaret Dickinson
H. K. Ebright
Howard Sanders
Howard John
Vermillion
Sander
Edward L. Hutchins
Methodist Uniting Conference
Berry Hann
Pioner
Taylor Hall
Mildred Hahn
Dramatic Arts Department
Jean Curry
Ruth Clayton
Georgia Caskey
Evelyn Copeland
Barbara Cook
Doris Kirkhoff
Charlotte Speer
Esther Beamer
Margaret Moyer
Harriet Smith
June Ozment
Jean Hunter
Mary Emily Booth
Dorothy Lou Kochan
Meredith Marsh
Charlotte Curran
Lowman Memorial Methodist Church
Topeka
W.F.M.S
Journalism
Aus
North Eighth Street
Icie F. Johnson
Cecil Howes
David Seaman
Scribner's Magazine to suspend publication after May issue
Scribner's Magazine will suspend after its May issue ending more than 50 years of continuous publication. Magazine Associates cites a scarcity of working capital and a summer revenue slump. if capital is secured, publication will resume in the fall. The first issue appeared in January 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Scribner’s Magazine
Magazine Associates
Program of Religious Dance at Plymouth Church
7 30 Sunday evening program by Tau Sigma with 20 members led by Miss Jane Burn will perform with help from the church junior choir and Helen Lindquist violinist. At 11 o clock worship the minister preaches on The Stages of Life Youth Middle Age and Old Age. The choir sings Build Thee More Stately Mansions and Maxine Roche soprano performs O Divine Redeemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational Church
Tau Sigma
Jane Burn
Physical Education Department
Helen Lindquist
Mark Andrews
Maxine Roche
Lawrence high students lead hog projects and marble champs
Eleven Lawrence high school boys in advanced vocational agriculture pursue hog projects this spring under instructor William R. Essick. Buddy Hanna, ninth grade, wins a marble tournament sponsored by the American Legion with William Newman as runner up. About 200 boys competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence’ High School
Lester Shirar
Robert Simon
Willett Taylor
Francis Bereiter
Frank Brune
William Cox
Jack Hawk
Max McClure
Harry Miller
Robert Miller
Arthur Holcom
William R. Essick
Buddy” Hanna
Lawrence
American Legion
William Newman
J. C. Rumsey
Erma
Alvis Allison
Rumsey
S .B. Bradem
Allison
George G. Kirchhoff
W. J. Gilmore
Gertrude Way
Helen Beck
Manley Hood
Henry Beck
George
Border Patrol Secrets and a Smuggling Ring Clash
Betty Mary Jordan and officers Sheridan Starr Hope Kildare discuss who should disguise to spy on Luis Barro’s smuggling operation. Barro to move 126 aliens from his ranch while Barro arms the crowd. a radio mobilization orders 35 agents to converge under Starr’s leadership. The scene ends with Betty fearing for Starr’s safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Mary Jordan
Border Patrol
Sheridan Starr
Hope Kildare
Starr
Luis Barro
Hope
Betty Mary
Mexico
Barry
Washington
Sherry
Barro
Sheridan
New Channel
Rio Grande
United States
Honolulu
Polygat
Gonzales
United States Border Patrol
el Paso
Upper
Equator
De Soto Area Notes Include Illnesses Trips and Visits
Local brief covers De Soto residents facing chicken pox and a few mumps cases. Althea Davison heads to California for three weeks with John Davison and Mrs. Davison driving. Various visits include Leavenworth, Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas City as friends and relatives travel for funerals, festivals, and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althea Davison
California
San Francisco
Joe Davison
John Davison
Davison
Merrian
J. TR. Penner
David Jewett
Irvin Kilmer
Rebekah
Peting
Leavenworth
Leonard Beecroft
Madison
Beecroft
Lina Milter
Mo Torrence
Albert F.smith
Madara
Sed Way
Lawrence
Yoak Hill
C. S. Hambleton
Charles Doughts
Droia J Hammbleton
Mitupairet Chistter
Troy
DeSoto
Lucile Gaynor
An. G. Nelson
Jsacob Shellack
Praink Wilkins
O. I. Ashlock
Frederick Hackter
Chambers
Willadean Roberts
J. D. Buckinghan
Cecil Straub
Chicago
W. Morse
Willoughby Koeller
Fonville
I. S. Taylor
Ikans City
Mr. Taylor
Eva Dieckenson
Oakland
Calif
Bell Maschall
Salina
Oound
RL Taylor
Dow Clasp
Topeka
Charles Clark
Adam Diehl
Vernon Weles
Neal
Gardner Lake
Lloyd Lane
Louie Warsop
St. Joseph
Verl Welfelt
J. A. Reynolds
Wwansas City
Herbert Reynolds
Rebergauy
Quy
W. S. Mize
Syn Robert
San Antonio
Texas
Corpus ‘Christi
Berenice Mize
W. J. Osborne
Ed Rebstork
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Skin Relief
A bold ad touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a fast acting remedy for eczema itching toes and feet rashes. It claims greaseless stainless presentation and pharmacist dispensed availability with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Radio Listings and Local Society Notes
Radio schedule snippets for Friday May 5 and Saturday May 6 plus social items. Details include program keys for WREN KMBC WDAF WIBW and others, plus notes on Baker College events, visitors, May festival plans, and campus activities in Topeka and nearby towns.
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Grovenors
Stanley
Wilder S. Metcalf
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
G. R. Gould
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Elizabeth Stone
Arthur T. Walker
Clark
Dora Wren
Foswler Shops
Blake
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Border Adventure
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NBC
KMBC
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Adrian Rollini
Orb
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Radio Playhouse
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Death Valley
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Will Osborn
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N’ Andy
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Hozel Kenmore Orch
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Lee Shelley
Louie Kuhn
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Tommy Rises
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Wbdaaf
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Arch Obeler
Dick Tracy
Kkkmbc
Brush Creek Follies
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Woak
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Ray Herbeck
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Father Coughlin
the World Today
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Dante
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Soars
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Johnson
Whitman
Rankin’s
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QuaiTo oRuc Store
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