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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1935
Page
2
In Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma the government shelterbelt project reports about 260,800 trees planted this spring with 153,000 trees in Oklahoma alone. Officials say weather, rainfall and good conditions have allowed rapid growth despite winds, sand storms and jackrabbits.
Officials seek a 10 million dollar allotment to fund next year’s shelterbelt work across a 100 mile wide plains zone from Canada to Texas. Paul H. Roberts said initial planting exceeded expectations with 60 to 70 percent survival. Oklahoma Kansas and Nebraska completed plantings. next year aims for 3000 miles of belts and 25000 acres of farmstead plantings. Arrested After Car Crash Glen Michael freed on 100 dollar bond after drunken driving crash near Kaw river bridge. Ford hit a parked car owned by Jack Frost outside Frost’s cafe. both vehicles damaged.
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A week of heavy rain across Kansas eased drought, revived pastures, and refilled stock, while politics shifted to quiet tones. Reports span floods, trials, public notices, and local events from Topeka to Lawrence, including AAA debate, criminal cases, and state law updates, with leaders visiting Wichita and remarks on Governor Landon’s mud trek.
A Topeka fire destroyed the old North High building injuring fireman Dean Way and damaging Shawnee county relief headquarters. Incendiary origins are suspected after reports of men in an old car near the fire. The structure housed relief sewing teams and Veterans of Foreign Wars offices. checks for 3,300 relief workers were signed in the county committee offices.
Wednesday is the filing deadline for MGM screen test applicants in Lawrence. One woman aged 18 to 28 and one child aged 3 to 12 will be chosen from local applicants to appear before MGM test director Edward Carrier at the Granada Theatre on May 24. Final selections go to Kansas City for screen and voice tests before California executives decide on new talent. Submit a photo and official application blank published in this issue.
Judges in the fifth annual hobby fair at 810 Massachusetts Street were finishing ratings in the boys division this after noon. Girls division ratings will be announced Monday. Exhibits drew large crowds yesterday and today and will stay open for inspection until 8:30 this evening.
The county has received money from selling $60,000 of public assistance fund bonds to the state school fund commission. Receipt of cash allows disbursement of relief checks, and those due may call for them now at the office of U. S. G. Plank, county clerk.
Washington May 18 Congress acts on a substitute railroad grant bill to replace the supreme court voided law. Sponsors Crosser and Wagner say reforms fix the disputed provisions while labor groups back the measure though administration approval remains unconfirmed. Also Summerfield scholars held a final colloquium in the Colonial tea room with 59 attendees featuring papers by Waldo Shaw and Gunnar Mekisad.
Mr and Mrs Lisle Eby and Mr and Mrs Irwin Hartley left this morning for Cincinnati to attend the national convention of the Co-Operative club and Co-Operettes opening for a four day meeting tomorrow Mrs Eby serves as president of the Lawrence Co-Operettes.
The university discontinues the honorary R O T C colonel tradition. A faculty vote ends the custom, noting many colleges drop it. The military ball last night featured no ceremony for an honorary colonel, with broader trends cited and humor about scarce eligible maidens. Chancellor Lindley attended a Nelson trust board meeting in Kansas City.
Clarence V. Beck filed suit in the Kansas Supreme Court to decide if Riley County can issue 36,360 emergency warrants and bonds for recreation. The suit tests whether the last legislative act covering Riley County applies, given assessed values around 29.95 to 30.08 million dollars which straddle the law's limit. The Riley County board sought preemptive legality before issuing the warrants and bonds.
Lexington May 18 Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace told Washington and Lee students that U S farmers would forego processing taxes if tariffs are lifted by the big boys, else they must hold to levies. He attacked universities for teaching survival of the fittest and laissez faire. A separate item reports Negro Rab Smith convicted of second degree murder in Columbus Kan and sentenced to 25 years for shooting Kid Stormy Anderson during a March 15 quarrel.
Hutchinson May 18. Revived by generous rains central Kansas wheat fields once deemed dead show promise of yields this fall though most likely only four to five bushels per acre. Reno farm agent Don Ingle notes revival in some fields and says heavier rains may revive others. Great Bend reports some fields revived after over three inches of rain in the past week. Farmers in Windom report wheat grew four inches in five days after weekend rains. Some areas beyond saving will be plowed under and planted to other crops once soil dries. The rainfall helps spring crop planting and greening pastures and alfalfa.
Columbia Mo May 18 faculty vote ends probation ineligibility for intercollegiate athletics. S. W. Canada says probationers may compete unless barred by specific rule. Faurot, coaches and alumni hailed move as boost to Missouri Tigers, ending three year slump.
Kansas City May 18 More than four million dollars are now invested in the William Rockhill Nelson gallery art collection the trustees report shows Expenditures for artworks totaled 426911 during the past year The four million figure excludes the gallery building The trust capital left by William Rockhill Nelson founder of the Kansas City Star is about 11 million dollars The report was received by Dr E H Lindley chancellor of the University of Kansas Dr W B Rizzell of the University of Oklahoma and Dr Frederick A Middlebush acting president of the University of Missouri
Col. T. F. Lawrence, injured five days earlier in a motorcycle accident in Dorsetshire England, worsened tonight with a bulletin calling him very grave and adding congestion in the right lung. B. W. Fink purchased the Service Station at 701 Michigan Street and opened for Diamond D-X products with lubrication and washing services.
In Los Angeles on May 18 the State End Poverty League convention erupted into a riot as insurgents cried throw him out. They denounced Upton Sinclair former California governor nominee and movement founder while Sinclair charged communists seek control. Chairman Sheridan Downey broke his gavel and threatened to eject a critic as doors were locked to accredited delegates.
Prof C J Posey volunteer weather observer reports last night and today brought total rainfall to 1.68 inches. May rainfall reached 5.96 inches, 1.26 inches above the 4.70 inch May normal. Posey notes current total not excessive, citing May last year at 5.21 inches and September at 6.05 inches.
Topeka May 18 District Judge Paul H Heinz issued a writ of mandamus to compel rural school district No 5 Pratt county to authenticate 23000 dollars in bonds held by Jackson Brothers Beese company a Chicago brokerage firm. The bonds were part of a large lot bought from Ronald Finney a central figure in the million dollar bond scandal The district had refused to recognize the bonds claiming several spurious issues exist Former State Auditor Will J French and Grace McDowell former Pratt county clerk testified that their signatures on the bonds were genuine.
Humdy James, 90, died at home on 1324 Pennsylvania street, burial in Hennessey Oklahoma. Civil War veteran who lived here 26 years. Mrs Mildred Genevieve Shank died at St Luke's in Kansas City. survived by husband Lloyd Shank, two sisters and two brothers. William J Flintom, 86, San Diego printer, died yesterday. funeral in San Diego Monday. survived by two daughters Mrs Edward P Sample and Mrs George H Edwards.
Fire last night destroyed the filling station about one half mile south of the No 6 school on U S highway 59. Neighbors say a gasoline stove explosion caused the blaze. The station, owned by a Kansas City man, was not connected to the Lawrence fire department. Nazis MolestCatholica Munich May 18 UP several priests were molested during anti Catholic demonstrations by Nazis.
Kansas City May 1879 Altho contracts require a reduction of but 10 percent corn production in Kansas and Missouri this year under the corn-hog contracts will be approximately a fourth below the 1932-1993 base figures Claude R Wickard of Washington chief of the corn-hog section of the AAA announced at a meeting of county agents and extension officials here yesterday.
Villa Eden reports heavy rains hindering farming while several families and neighbors visit relatives in Savannah and Leavenworth. Residents attend pinochle parties, and farm moves bring Crawley family to Brackenbury farm. Local travel includes trips to Wichita and Lawrence with multiple family gatherings and sick relatives.
Mrs B A Hammond and sister Mrs G M Lawler of Dodge City visited in the Hammond home then motored to Kansas City and spent the day Tuesday. The Foster diamond game Sunday afternoon between Hopewell and Globe ended 4 to 1 in favor of Hopewell. Mrs H C Breeze of Manhattan visiting friends will return home Tuesday. Carl Hammond of Ordway Colorado visited his parents Wednesday along with several area residents.
Friday guests visited Lewia Tucker's home as Drexell Tucker Arthur Rockhold and Claire traveled to Kansas City. Ray Merchant and family hosted Mother's Day dinner at Merchant's sister home with Leo Dyer of Ottawa joining. G M Lawler attended luncheon at J M Montgomery's Baldwyn home. Aimslee Thaine Settles Otts fork visiting grandparents Lewis and Tucker. Hope School board met at W W Vaughn residence Tuesday afternoon.
Bethel and Garber couples hosted guests from Lawrence Kanwaka and Texhoma while Overbrook seniors plus sponsor toured in a Friday to Monday trip. A 37 member group visited Swope Park Kansas City and Tonganoxie lake with breakfast on the road and a late return to Overbrook. Eight grade Brubaker district pupils passed their grades with graduates Walter Crawford Freddie Hoffman and Raymond Schott Viola Schott.
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