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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1937

Page

4

Fruit of the Spirit Verse Excerpt

A Bible quotation from Galatians 5 22 23 emphasizes the fruit of the Spirit as love joy peace longsuffering gentleness goodness faith meekness and temperance and notes that there is no law against such behavior.

Township Protests Limit Beer Licenses in Douglas County

Douglas County boards protest issuance of beer licenses, signaling expanded local options to limit selling venues. Officials may lack review mechanisms and protests appear final, shaping the beer market in each township.

Douglas “County

Seeking the Cause of Hindenburg Disaster

The United States and Germany will determine the cause of the Hindenburg fire. Theories include sabotage and atmospheric conditions with hydrogen release and near-stationary flight. Investigating boards will examine whether deliberate action or other factors led to the fiery destruction.

United States Hindenburg Germany

National Debt Exceeds Roosevelt’s Year End Estimate

The national debt surpassed Roosevelt’s predicted June 30 target of 55 ,000,000,000 as of May 5, reaching 85,000,956,305 with seven weeks remaining in the fiscal year. Revenues have fallen short while expenditures and debt rise beyond his forecast, suggesting a need to revise his estimation method.

Roosevelt Rooosevelt

Helium Supply and Hydrogen Ban After Hindenburg Disaster

Captain Hugo Eckener's warning about helium gains emphasis after the Hindenburg disaster. The shift from hydrogen to helium improves safety, but bans on hydrogen raise questions about obtaining sufficient helium, with much of the world’s supply produced in the United States and export controls likely.

Hugo Eckencer United States

Helium Search Ties to Dirigible Use by Germany

The text notes that German dirigibles require U S government permission to be made safe and suggests helium may be found elsewhere. It implies Germans will pursue alternative helium sources if dirigible use persists, driven by this incentive.

United States

Vice President Garner and Derby Confusion in Kentucky

The vice president mismatches derby and derby in a Kentucky race scene and backs reduced government spending as many congressmen consider it a priority. The Hindenburg crash left two thirds of passengers alive, while anarchists in Barcelona persist and Italian forces face reverses in Spain. The war outcome remains unclear as spring progresses and dandelions emerge after heavy winter ice.

Garner Barcelona Spain Bilbao

Hamilton Band Tops Class C In National Festival

Hamilton Missouri high school band was the sole rate winner in division one of Class C at yesterday's National Music Festival. Division two entrants included Burlington Kansas junior high, Marquette Kansas, and Peru Nebraska. Division three listed Julesburg Colorado Minneapolis Kansas Pawnee Rock Kansas and Wilson Kansas. Other contests occurred in Class B band and chorus and Class C chorus.

Hamilton Burlington Kan Marquette Peru Neb Julesburg Colo Minneapolis Pawnee Rock Wilson

Memory Portrait of a Mother in Her Arm Chair

Lida Squires-Fer describes a mother seated by a window in gentle sunlight. The narrator recalls her mother’s contentment, singing a familiar hymn, and the enduring presence felt even after passing.

Lida Squires-Fer

Calling the Doctor By Mary Graham

Banner Jelly Bear and Honey Bear carry Willy Nilly to his house in Puddle Muddle. Mrs Quacko Duck tucks him in and gently smooths the bed while rubbing liniment on his chest. He sneezes and coughs as the scene continues.

Jelly Bear Honey Bear Willy Nilly Mrs. Quacko Mr. Quacko Jupiter Bear Blacky Bear Rip Christopher Sweet Face Doctor

Bear Family Tends Fevered Friend in Strange Tale

In a whimsical scene the bear cubs care for Willy Nilly with a hot water bottle while a doctor cannot understand animal speech. Meanwhile a note mentions 28 tons of feed distributed at 501 emergency stations in Minnesota for pheasants and other game birds.

Minnesota

Flashes of Life in brief comic clippings

A set of short gags from different cities includes Mayor Byers joining a first pitch in Coffeyville where the toss hits his shin, Milwaukee police finding a couple quarrelling with a hidden wooden leg, Albany trucker Copalino freed over a parking alarm, a Kansas City encyclopedias sale joke, and a humorous quip about reading and walking to school.

Coffeyville Kan J. D. Byers Frank Goodman Goodman Hizzoner Byers Milwaukee Wis James Lambert Lambert Albany N. Y Sylvester R. Cop“palino Coppalino

Play Day Circus Exhibit At Pinckney School

Wednesday featured a Pinckney school play day under Miss Ann Alexander with a circus theme. Fifth and sixth graders presented acts including marchers wire walkers acrobats and folk dances from Holland Sweden England and America while Jimmie Murray announced the program and Bobby Powell served as property helper. A divorce was granted to R C Welborn from Jennie B Welborn by Judge Hugh Means, and Essie Bowers filed for divorce from Gerald Bowers in district court.

Pinckney School Ann Alexander Holland Sweden England America Jimmie Murray Bobby Powell

Dr Stafford to Give Sermon at University Commencement

Dr Richard Henry Stafford pastor of Pilgrim Congregational Church of St. Louis has been chosen to deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Missouri University commencement exercises June 5 at Memorial Stadium. He will preach the baccalaureate sermon there in the morning and here in the evening. Mrs Frank Arnold is visiting her daughter in Shreveport La. H L Burger will be employed as dairy inspector following a milk ordinance. Burger will come from Topeka. Miss Mildred Houston and Miss Martha Borg will go to Arkansas City to work at the Gilbreath store.

Stafford Richard Henry Stafford Pilgrim Congregational Church of Burger Topeka Mildred Houston Martha Borg Arkansas City Gilbreath Frank C. Whipple Nell K. Hudson Millard F. Hudison Thomas Burtch Amarillo Texas Francis Jaedicke F. M. Holliday Hutchinson Eastern Star Laura Rankin Virginia Pendleton Waldo Bowman New York City Wilma Miller Lloyd Ruppenthal Harold L. Butler University School of Fine Arts Lawrence Syracuse N. Y Adam and Eva Liberty Memorial High School Garnet Shook Leo Shannon Donald Dixon Robert Blynn James Greenleaf Louise Russell Ruth Campbell Dorothea Simons Kathryn McFarland Isabel Gibb Lucy March Hannah Mitchell

Booker T. Washington to Speak at Kansas University Chapel

Booker T. Washington visits Lawrence to address the university chapel audience on Tuesday morning. Invited by Chancellor Strong, he will attend the general A.M.E. conference in Kansas City and speaks to the public in the chapel.

Washington Booker T. Washington Lawrence Strong Kansas City Tuskegee Institute Betas K.U Allen Wilbur Beta Theta Pi Airdome Lee Cohn A. E. Carpenter Billiken Players George Innes Dunkley Owen Carl Johnson & Carl Vic Johnson Innes Fraser Hall Edith Rideau Martin Hill Pinckney Alabama Henry Tisdale

Murder on a Stormy Island Night at Farring ton Bluff

On a storm lashed night at Farring ton Bluff the guests and staff shelter as an unknown intruder roams the house. Suspicion falls on all, yet the group remains alert and determined to trap the unseen assailant while attending to a brewing crisis and late hunger.

Jude Blinshop Farrington Bluff Michael Mike Jude Martha Stout Gay Palmer Higgins Cook Annie Alliam

Baldwin News Recitals and Meetings Highlight Regional Arts

Prof. Irving D. Bartley attended the Kansas branch gathering of the American Guild of Organists in Oklahoma City where he gave a recital and was elected dean, Baldwin selected as next year’s meeting site. Mrs. M. A. Lawrence and Miss Mary Anna Lawrence visited Topeka, returning with Miss Marion Wolfe who spent Sunday with Miss Isse F. Johnson and attended the Messiah. Dean Paul C. Kochan and Mrs. Kochan spoke at an Epworth League event in Kansas City. Friends report Venona Jett’s letters from London about her studies and trips including a visit to John Wesley chapel. Mrs. Jett notes enjoying cross buns on Good Friday. Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Fleming and Mrs. Harriet W. Ruble plan to leave next week for an extended trip.

Irving D. Bartley Kansas American Guild of Organists Oklahoma City Baldwin M. A. Lawrence Mary Anna Lawrence Topeka Marion Wolfe Isse F. Johnson Dean Paul C. Kochan Kansas City Dean Kochan Linwood Boulevard Methodist Church Venona Jett London John Wesley Chapel Jett Wallace B. Fleming Harriet W. Ruble California Baker University Fleming Baker Ruble Los Angeles James Poppino Sons of Olathe Baldwin Friends Messiah Hay Antarian Poppino Alpha Chi Hardwin John Davis Stanley Flickinger William M. Clark James Chubb Dan 2 B.rummitt Wiley A. Kevn James Crockett Henry Ashley Dr. Moorhead H. K. Ebright Willam M. Balch Wallace B. Fis W. C. Mets Falls City Neb Ard C. E. Holcombe Grantville John E. Ayers Wiley A. Keve Texas Manalarsaes Club Kra Martin W. M. Balch Ives Chapel W. A. Keve Nelson P. Horn Floyd R Riley Manhattan Horn Little Light Bearers Mother's Jewels Chhurch Paul Kochan David L. Young

Radio Programs Saturday Evening May 3 Listings

Radio schedule fragment lists WDAF KMBC WREN and WREN orchestras and artists across May 3 with multiple stations and times. Includes names Hoffman Dempsey Beasley Venuta and several concert programs plus weather forecast and late headlines.

Ween SD Universal Rhythm Wren Jack Dempsey WRON Ted FioRito Orch AE Saren Manphaveds Stan Norris Immy dZoy Mark Wisher King’s Jestera Wdabcal Nerra KMBC WDAF Gus'Arnheim Wren—Bing Jimmy Joy KMEC Erle el Chico Jay Fa Orck Wren Henry Busse Duart Netherland Plaza Wren—Louis Panicos Nocturns Eddie House Bismarck Orch Mark Fisher Wren—King John Bore Midge Williams Boake Carter Heldt National Geographic Houwr E & Wren Himber’s Or WDAFF George Washington Byrne and Allen Paul Martin Amex N Andy Don Fardi Carvath Pa Eddie Varros Exle Smith Sporta KBIBC KSBC Victor Bob Cros Magnelia Blossoms Nicholas Orch Lou Breezes Orch Don Bolt Muehlebach Ted Fio Rito Amauria Shermans Louis Panico EMBC Nocturne Royge Jack Meaking EMHC

Baldwin News Roundup of Local Visits and Events

Baker University trip to California includes alumni contacts while Mrs. Ruble visits Los Angeles. Rotarians from Baldwin and Ottawa neighbors discuss the lake project. Birth of Curtin Reeves at Lyons. Leisure Hour club hosts a buffet for Drs Balch and Fis. Attendees include Keve, Ruble, and local families as Lawrence and Manhattan engagements unfold.

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