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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1937

Page

4

Everlasting Lord Poetic Verse Ad Ends Page Notice

A brief fragment appears with a religious verse from Psalms 90 1 2 and lower promotional contact details for a Lawrences Kansas subscription listing. The text includes an address Massachusetts Street and a telephone line with rates for carrier and mail subscriptions. It reflects a historical small town newspaper feature combining an ad and scripture.

Massachusetts Street Lawrences Kansas Weevern Aera

Organized Violence in Labor Conflicts and Thug Labeling

The piece argues that labor groups use harsh terms to label opponents and employ force. It charges organized labor with violence, claims workers are killed by both sides, and asserts unions avoid honest accounting of funds. It cites General Motors disputes and warns unions must publish all money movements and agreements.

General Motors

Hindenburg Disaster Shifts Air Travel Prospects

The Hindenburg catastrophe halts hopes for regular transatlantic airship service and underscores the risks of lighter than air craft. It notes hydrogen gas caused the fire, contrasts with limited helium supply in the United States, and questions helium availability for future dirigibles and ocean travel.

Atlantic United States

History repeats as Kansas City tests new registration law

The piece argues the new registration act, meant to end crooked primary and election work, contains jokers that may make it worse than the old faulty law. It likens Kansas City’s election reform with the city manager movement, noting the organization strengthened control of the system.

Kansas City

It Started in Kansas and Mellon Institute’s origins

Andrew Mellon’s millions funded the Mellon Institute, born of an idea that first surfaced at the university. The piece traces how university roots and philanthropic backing shaped a major scientific home, linking early vision to later research impact and institutional growth.

Andrew Mellon Mellon Institute Uni

Mellon dedicates world's largest research institute building

At the dedication of a new building, Mellon recounts receiving a book by Robert Kennedy Duncan on cooperation between science and industry. Duncan, director of industrial fellowships at the University, wrote the work which helped Mellon decide how to channel wealth into useful service to society and industry.

Versity of Kansas Robert Kennedy Duncan Mellon

Wedding preparations at Chateau de Cande attract global attention

Preparations for a high profile wedding create excitement at the Chateau de Cande where the Duke of Windsor and Mrs. Simpson stay. French police guard incoming mail for bombs while the couple keeps the date secret. The duke has even played bagpipes for his beloved, as speculation about the ceremony continues.

Chateau de Cande Duke of Windsor Mrs. Simpson

Eighteen inducted into Lawrence National Honor Society

Lawrence High School held a grand ceremony inducting eighteen students into the local National Honor Society. Ten seniors and eight juniors were welcomed, with F. Hy Olney presiding. Additional items note upcoming church moves, club activities, and a Phi Kappa building project set to begin after the school year ends.

Lawrence High School National Honor Society F. Hy Olney Evelyn Eustace Helen Harper Myrol Moffatt James Penny Morgan Rarick Mary Spencer Mildred Breckenridge Maurine Downing Esther Morgan Dorothy Powell Harold Allen Janet Coulson Kathryn McFarland Ralph Graves Anne Kent Myron Messenheimer Dorothea Simons Lowell Trueblood Clark Adams Charles Brindell Henry Hood William Whitney Freda Alt Arthur Heck Dorothy Morgan Evelyn Swarthout Theodore O'Leary

South American arms broker’s agent found murdered in Palestine

British intelligence probes the body discovery amid an arms smuggling plot with global reach. The report notes Zaharoff’s work being picked up elsewhere as investigators unravel connections across the eastern world. In Kansas, Sabetha selects the "most beautiful milkmaid" in a cow milking contest. A farming spouse search in Kansas highlights the era’s rural concerns.

Palestine Zaharoff Sabetha Kan Kansas City Kansan

How's Your Health Edited for the New York Academy of Medicine

Dr. Ago Galston discusses life expectancy data and statistical averages in health journalism. He cites a life insurance study showing a 13.62 year gain in life expectancy at birth between 1911 and 1935 and analyzes how averages can mislead without context. He cautions that interpreters must avoid overgeneralizing from numbers.

New York Academy of Medicine Ago Galdston

Life expectancy and longevity gains since 1901

Dr Louis I Dublin notes life tables do not predict individual deaths. Still, the last quarter century shows longevity progress. At age 65 white males gained 0.28 years from 1901 to 1930, while white females gained 0.60 years.

Louis I. Dublin

University engineers attend regional accreditation meeting

R W Warner and C M Young professors at the University of Kansas traveled to Purdue University for a meeting of the regional accrediting committee of the Engineering Council for Professional Development. They have visited engineering schools in Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana and Texas as the committee prepares its final report.

R. W. Warner C. M. Young University of Kansas Purdue University The Engineering Council For Professional Development Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana Texas

Grady Dominates Two Events in KU Triangular Meet

Ten years ago in Manhattan Kansas Grady won the 229 and 100 yard dashes while Doornbos claimed the high hurdles in a KU Aggies Nebraska triangular meet. The page also notes a Mississipp flood benefit at the Orpheum with Glen Dickinson donating the theater and stagehands volunteering. A kidnapping and robbery of Frank Guffin disrupted local news as police recovered his Chandler sedan and cash.

Grady K.U Manhattan Kan Aggies K. U Nebraska Doornbos Orpheum Theater Glen Dickinson Hal Adamson Ben Turpin Jimmy Patterson Hale and Derry WDAF Frank Guffin Guffin Taxi Co Chandler Kansas City Kaw Mr. Guffin Lawrence Kansas Y x Ed Anderson Muehlebach Wesley Hospital Anderson Solon T. Emery Cuba John Culp T. C. Settle Frank Moore Charles Snider Wichita Fas Texas Maude Gibb Dick Williams Catherine Penner Connecticut Street

Howard Council President Elected On Sixth Ballot

Twenty five years ago, Howard W. E. Howard was chosen president of the City Council on the sixth ballot, succeeding A. L. Cox. E. E. Myers named City Marshal, with Dun mire as City Engineer and other city posts filled. Debates tonight feature fraternity events and Sigma Delta Chi officers named at Kansas University. Potter's Lake claims second victim as Ernest H. Van Dyke drowns on campus.

Levy retires from Lawrence business after forty years

Abe Levy announces retirement due to failing health ending a fifteen year local business tenure. He'll leave Lawrence where he has lived and contributed to drama, social, and fraternity life. The note honors his impact on local entertainment and confirms his departure from the city.

Abe Levy Lawrence Levy Kansas University Schumann Club Opera House F. C. Marshall George D. Rogers J.E. Peairs H. C. Oatman U. S. G. Plank W. S. Metcalf F. L. Peairs C. Clock KF. L. McCain BE. A. Wilder C. J. Wilson A. F. Sherman Herbert Wing E. E. Hopkins Greorge_ V. Kumler C. F. Stafford J. H. Felmar Carl Cooper Edward Coper

Murder at Farring ton Bluff

A stormbound island reveals a murder mystery as Jude Blin shop is shot dead. Suspects include Mike, the Skipper, Aunt Martha, Gay Palmer, Higgins, William the chauffeur, and Annie the maid. The narrator recalls a brutal assault by William and discovers the killer may be William or another assailant, confronting fear and shifting suspicions as the investigation unfolds.

Jude Blinshop Farrington Bluff Michael Mike Jude Martha Gay Palmer Higgins William Cage Annie Willam Gay Jim Wiliam

Willy Nilly Falls Ill As Puddle Muddlers Rally

Willy Nilly grows sick with head ache fever and dizziness as friends including Jelly Bear Honey Bear Rip and Christopher Columbus Crow summon a doctor. The group plans to travel to the next village to fetch medical help while the bears stay with Willy Nilly awaiting news.

Mary Graham Bonner Willy Nilly Christopher Columbus Crow Jelly Bear Honey Bear Willy Nifly Rip Christopher Sweet Face Bears Puddle Muddlers

Hazel's Wedding Blessing by Step Father

A 1937 Publishers Syndicate piece notes Hazel's wedding where her step father gives her away, appearing more willing than her biological father would have. The human interest angle centers on family ties and approval within a rural wedding scene.

Hazel Publishers Syndicate

Local social notes from Eudora and nearby towns

Numerous weekend visits and family gatherings across Eudora Kansas and surrounding areas. Guests include Miss Lillian Bean of Topeka, Miss Margaret Zillner of Kansas City, and families like the Neustift ers, Papenhausens, and Seiwalds. First communicants listed, and a large Mother-Daughter banquet notes at local churches with detailed menu and program highlights.

Margaret Zillner Kansas City Joe Zillner Frank Sommer Sim Snyder Neustifter Church Street Mary Houk William Combest Granida Dehter Phyllis Stro J. L._L. club Mary Neustifter Fred Papenhausen George Cochran Lyndon Pearl Daugherty Lawrence Bert Daugherty Paul Seiwald Berthold Seiwald Rosaline Seiwald al Seiwald Mary Ann Schoaper Natalie Weixeldorfer John Weixeldorfer Mary Delane Eder Fred Eder Henrietta Schubert Lucille Rapier Katherine Walker Patricia Ann Schubert Eureka Loren C. Rapier Emporia Edwin Schubert William Schoenflin Charles Brown Delbert Marvin Gale Gardner Bert Dauchertz E. W. Parsons H. T. Mel Mary Smith Eudora Marie Houk Bessie Erlich Nora Witt J. D. Adams Oscar Lothholz Merle Hartwick Mary Seiwald Bert Seiwald M. H. Cox Harold Lowe Patricia Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Church Kelvin Hoover W. O. Watson Mildred Strube Homer White Geraldine Harris Evabelle Kindred Leona Parker Amar Nellie Catlin Nydia Hughes Virginia Shirck Strube St. Paul's Church

Radio Programs Friday Evening May Broadcast Schedule

Friday evening schedule lists WREN KMBC WDAF and EMBC programs hourly across genres. Notable entries include Coronet on the Air true story court and Baron Munchausen with Philharmonic, plus sports recap and weather forecasts through late night. Listings feature many orchestras led by Panico Keller Venuta Dailey and others, with several station crossovers and live performances.

Emey Wren Sian Wheeenban Annie KMBC Boake WDAF Wren—Irons Rich Wren—Coronet True Story Court Wren—Baron Munchausen Embc—Philharmonic Orch Washington EMBC Cincinnati Williams Songe Erle Smith Orch Ricardo Caballeros Nocturne Eddie House Louis Panico Benatta Mack Jimmy Joy Mark Fisher Ron Wilde Don Chiesta Deauville Orch WareHampton Goldman Ed Wynn Professor Quis Johnny Grace Moore Snow Willanes Mary Eastmi Ernist Watson John Hamilton Universal Rhythm Jack Demmpeey Frank Dailey Emec MBC Fisher King's Jestera Vierra RAIBC Fianight Hans Fisth Fishface Joe Penner Helen Traubel Jack Benny Robert L. Ripley Eddie Cantor Shep Fields Ordaiate Detroit Symphony WRON Walter Winchell George Washington Wren—Choir Symphonette California Gladys Swarthout Jerry Cooper WDAB NBC Judy and the Bunch Gus Arnhelm Wren—Kine Wren—Press-Radio Erla Smith Jay Freeman Henry Busse Force Lds KMB BC

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