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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1934

Page

4

I Shall Not Want Lord Psalm Verse

A compact religious verse from Psalm 23 proclaims trust in divine care and guidance. It expresses assurance of goodness and mercy throughout life and eternal dwelling in the Lord’s house.

Getting Back to Normal After Rainy Period

After a rainy spell crop weather improves and the nation seems to return to normal. Officials faced potential shifts from surplus worries to famine fears but now see no quick solution to either. If forced to choose, easing surplus concerns appears preferable to famine.

Kidnapers' Crimes Highlighted By Rescue Of Child

National relief follows the rescue of Jean Robles who endured nineteen days in a buried box in the Arizona desert. A California man also reunited with his wife and four children after police unraveled a kidnapping plot. The editor calls for stronger measures to curb kidnapping and keep America safe.

Little Jean Robles Arizona Desert Jean California America

Roosevelt backs plan to settle war debts by principal repayment

President Roosevelt favors a plan that would require debtor nations to repay the principal on war debts to the United States and forgive further interest. The aim is to recover principal to exit the war debt mess, but the idea faces opposition both domestically and abroad from those insisting on full payment of principal and interest.

Roosevelt United States Tavo

Future Recovery Seeks One Billion More For Tapering Relief

President Roosevelt urges another 1.33 billion for winding down recovery and relief programs while calling 1936 the year to balance the federal budget. The deficit currently runs higher than desired, tempering hopes for rapid consolidation.

Roosevelt

Banks to Expand Credit as Federal Relief Diminishes

The text notes no new emergency demands on federal credit and suggests banks must increase lending to aid recovery. Administration circles say banks should bear a larger share, expanding credit to offset reduced federal participation, as federal programs have lowered venture profits.

Disarmament talk and European war mood noted

President Roosevelt directs Norman H. Davis to Geneva for the disarmament conference amid warnings of growing European readiness for war. Premier Doumergue argues France must strengthen defenses and secure funds. The United States hopes the Geneva talks may curb the trend, though expectations are modest.

Roosevelt Norman H. Davis Geneva Doumergue France Europe United States

Dust Cloud from Kansas Stirs New York

Several New York papers credit a dust cloud reaching the city from the west to Kansas. Though origin not certain, they note Kansas is always stirring up something.

New York City New York Kansas

Two officials kept in posts by city commission

Floyd Lawrence was reappointed city clerk and Mrs Adelaide Osborn was reappointed treasurer at last night’s city commission meeting. Recommendations were made by Commissioner Stevenson and endorsed by the commission with no other appointments.

Floyd Lawrence Adelaide Osborn Stevenson Floyd Elliott Red Star Ottawa Lawrence Kansas City Fort To Fort Tulsa Henry Hack Vermont Street L. D. Welch Stafford County Kan D. H. Welch Welch Kansas Dinsmore Alter University of Kansas Alter California Institute of Technology Pasadena

Commencement events set for high school graduates

Twenty five years ago on May 28 the high school will hold commencement exercises with Dr. Wallace Payne delivering the commencement address to about sixty graduates and a new baccalaureate sermon by Rev. E. E. Stauff at English Lutheran church. Also noted is the sale of Byers Art Store at 9031 Massachusetts street to Mrs. Lina Hill, longtime Lawrence resident.

Hill Lena Morrow Kansas City Salvation Nell Katherine Dolman Charline Smith Arline Rowlands George Dolman Milton Cain Lawrence Topeka Nellie Kuhn Wesley Hospital Miss Kuhn E. N. Kuhn C. M. Spalding Sacramento Cal H. Carmean Chicago Wallace Payne E. E. Stauff English Lutheran Church Byers Lina Hill

Delegation Heads to Olathe Nomination Convention

Forty years ago the Douglas county delegation to the Olathe Republican nominating convention leaves Lawrence with instructions to back W. C. Howard. Read as elected are S. H. Carmean TF D Bennett John M Steele Paul R Brooks Warren Edwards H J Thompson J C Walton E D F Phillips George Cady M B Ray W R Attee J BE Stump P A Dolbee J F Preshaw J W Games H D Whitman and Charles Lothel. A brilliant wedding unites Francis D Culver of Lawrence and Grace Armel at Fairview farm Humboldt with Dr L I Drake officiating. The couple will reside in Lawrence after a brief wedding at Humboldt Union.

Douglas County Olathe Funston Lawrence W. C. Howard S. H. Carmean TF. D. Bennett John M. Steele Paul R. Brooks Warren Edwards H. J. Thompson J. C. Walton E. D. F. Phillips George Cady W. R. Attee J. BE. Stump P. A. Dolbee J. F. Preshaw J. W. Games H. DD. Whitman Charles Lothel Francis D. Culver Grace Armel Fairview Farm Humboldt L. I. Drake Mabel Alderman Humboldt Union J. H. Cohn New Hampshire Street

Kansas History 1899 Governor Implements Conditional Pardon

This date in Kansas history notes Governor Stanley instituting a conditional pardon or parole system to be used at the state penitentiary. It also records a continuing strike of miners in the Kansas coal fields.

Stanley State Penitentiary Kansas

Quinsy and its treatment described in medical notes

A discussion of quinsy or peritonsillar abscess outlines its causes from tonsillitis or dental infection, common in young adults, with seasonal timing and symptoms. It notes that spontaneous rupture can occur after day five, but surgical drainage is the effective treatment to shorten pain and prevent complications. Tomorrow The Human Machine every day buyers and sellers read the classified page.

Judith Lane at Rio Diablo dam in a will dispute

Judith Dale supervises Big Tom Bevins dam project under his will's directive while Norman, her husband, and his partner Lamperé push to overturn the bequest. Delphy, a loyal servant, and Goodwin, a young engineer, illuminate family tensions, a looming will contest, and the dam’s fate amid whispers of betrayal and loyalty.

Judith Dale Rio Diablo Dam Big Tom Bevins Bevins Judith Norman Morton Lampere Mrs. Hevins Mathie Dale Delphy Jack Tilly Miz Dale Sommian Dil Delphy Marter Norman Mathile Otter Mister Norman Miss Tilly Big Tom Boss Miss Dale Judy Mrs. Dale Miss Mathile Mr. Norman Hillendale Big Toms Big Tom Miz Tom Goodwin Lige Big Tom Town Rosa Williams Matilly Imarine Lampere Texas

Grandpa’s breakfast theft mystery ends in threats

Willy Nilly and animal friends suspect a thief after Grandpa reports missing breakfast rolls. Grandpa vows severe punishment if the culprit is caught, while Top Notch and Christopher plot carefully, deciding to approach tomorrow’s investigation as “The Detectives.”

Willy Nilly Grandpa Ducks Bears Rip Top Notch Christopher

Obituary: Mollie Curran, Hoover's Boyhood Teacher

Mrs Mollie Brown Curran, 80, who taught Herbert Hoover in his boyhood, died at her West Branch home after a stroke left her unconscious for days. The AP report notes her long teaching career and close ties to the Hoover family.

West Branch Mollie Brown Curran Herbert Hoover

Signer Button Gwinnett Died After 1777 Duel

Collectors seek autographs of Declaration signers with Button Gwinnett as the hardest to obtain. Gwinnett signed August 2, 1776, later became Georgia governor. He accepted a duel with General McIntosh, was shot in the thigh on May 16, 1777, and died three days later.

Button Gwinner Georgia McIntosh

Flashes of Life Humorous News Snapshots

A mobile of brief vignettes from across the country. A Cortland fire call yields a mysterious female tip about a house fire. In Greencastle Alton Snyder abandons crutches then breaks his arm cranking his ear. In Topeka officers plan to shoot at fake Dillinger and Barrow in a May convention. Denver reports a pup needs a dog license at birth, dog catcher and judge clash over court outcomes.

Cortland N. Y Greencastle Alton Snyder Topeka Kan Kansas John Dillinger Clyde Barrow Harry Hudson Toneka Denver H. G. Lewis

Kansas Briefs Report on Vending Machines and Pool Bid

Kansas rules state vending machines may operate only if they return full value for coins otherwise illegal. Iola awards municipal pool contract to Lister and Cos of Kimporia for 31,535 with $23,200 federal PWA grant. Manhattan shuffles police with H B Peery named chief after W A Hunter and five patrolmen dismissed. Dodge City report: Otto Theis, 49, dies from injuries when a cow pony fell on him at Theis ranch in Clark County. He survives wife and four sons. born in Columbus, Kan.

Elyseciated Press Topeka Kansas Roland Boynton Oscar A. Knehaus Cape Girardeau Iola Lister and Cos Kimporia PWA Manhattan Manhattan Police Department H. B. Peery W. A. Hunter Dodge City Otto Theis Oklahoma Texas Theis Clark County First National Bank Columbus Kan

Clothing stolen from line on New Jersey street

Ruth Main of 1036 New Jersey Street reported to police last night that clothing was taken from the clothes line at the rear of her residence sometime after 7:30 o clock.

Ruth Main New Jersey Street

Villa Eden Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Miss Lena Torneden staying with sister Mrs Emma Wickey spent Sunday afternoon with her brother Louis. Several from here attended Elmer Hicks funeral services at Linwood Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Harry Dauberman and family called at Mrs Dollie Hill home Sunday.

Lena Torneden Emma Wickey Louis Elmer Hicks Linwood Harry Dauberman Dollie Hill

Mrs Madge Cope Mourned After Long Illness

VINLAND Mrs. Marlen Nichols spent Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Phy Nichols aiding Mrs. Nichols sister Mrs. Madge Cope who died after a long illness. Cope had spent the winter at the Nichols home. Phylis Jean Nichols stayed Thursday night with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Herman Smith.

Marlen Nichols Phy Nichols

Delta Thiry and guests at W. D. Club meeting

Corliss Mrs Delta Thiry and Miss Thelma Murphy attended a Thursday afternoon W. club gathering at Mrs Clara Boone's home near De Soto with Mrs Gladys Strickland assisting. All members were present. A good program followed by refreshments. Mr. and Mrs Marvin Hodge appeared in attendance.

Delta Thiry Thelma Murphy Clara Boone de Soto Gladys Strickland Marvin Hodge

Puffys Journey From Home With Hitchhiking Plan

Puffy expresses being far from home and plans to travel in good weather. He dislikes spending money on tickets and tries hitchhiking as a fan friendly alternative.

Puffy Puff

Wednesday Program Listings At Junction City

Wednesday 43 p m Musical program arranged by Carl A Preyer professor of piano 10 00 p m Questions of Science Dr Dinsmore Alter How are the daily weather forecasts made What percent of the time are they correct Thursday 30 p m Medical Social Work Grover R K Bane junior Junction City Kan Arranged by Professor Seba Eldridge 2 45 p m Words Words Words arranged by Prof Allen Crafton 9 45 p m 106th athletic Interview arranged by Prof E R Etbel

Carl A. Preyer Dinsmore Alter Grover RK. Bane Junior Junction City Kan Seba Eldridge Allen Crafton Athletic E. R. Etbel

Family visits and church activities in De Soto area

Clarence Hodge and his parents hosted dinner and supper guests last week in De Soto while Mr. Hodge remains in poor health. Bert Lane's family hosted Kansas City relatives who attended Cedar Junction church services. A church picnic was postponed due to rain as LeRoy Hines plowed nearby.

Clarence de Soto Mr. Hodge Clarence Hodge Baker Kansas City Bert Lane Cedar Junction LeRoy Hines

Mule Team Accident and Local Social Notes

A report describes potatoes for the Tripkoes brothers and a mule team driven by Mr. Hines being jolted when a passing train whistled. Hines was dragged a distance, suffering cuts and bruises and could not work for several days. Also notes Mr. and Mrs. Erle Hunter visiting Kansas City for Sunday dinner, and Mrs. Hunter losing 30 baby chicks to smothering while away.

Tripkoes Hines Erle Hunter Earl Overbaugh Kansas City Hunter Wade

Goffe and Carkener opens Kansas City brokerage office

Owens Brokerage Office presents a general brokerage set in basement of Eldridge hotel under manager C. M. Clark formerly with B. C. Christopher Revers. The firm will deal in securities and bonds and will feature grain trading in its services.

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