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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1934
Page
4
A Topeka meeting of newspaper men this week concluded that next fall’s elections will be viewed as more important than typical off year elections. The questions before voters are unusual and will shape future events given the remedies proposed and the votes cast.
Professor Moley argues the new deal risks collapse due to unsatisfactory personnel in many departments. Political appointees have likely produced weaker selections, and the pool of supermen is nearly exhausted. The administration may need to work with its current appointees or others like them. Also notes bank robberies by John Dillinger and his possible flight abroad still spur search efforts despite believed escape.
England mourns Cass Gilbert, renowned architect of the modern skyscraper. He criticized the notion of a single ultimate height, urging decentralization and smarter city planning. His views influenced urban growth debates and the idea that the tallest, most beautiful tower may never be built.
The article notes overbuilt tall buildings reflecting era ideas and suggests Gilbert followed contemporary ideals without futureproof conviction. It also mentions Germany’s potential return to the international disarmament conference, seeing this as encouraging but warns progress hinges on Germany’s participation for European pacification.
Mrs Nadelhoffer received a souvenir spoon at a W R C gathering for her birthday. Invitations issued for Dorothy Graeber and Armin Woeste Meyer wedding at the Country Club June 3. Johnses announce birth of daughter Martha Jayne May 19. Helen Bateson hosted a birthday party. shower honors for Ethel Peacock and George Lynn upcoming wedding. Paul Landis travels to South America for company audits. U Senior Play Flunk Insurance by Sue Moody shines at Bowersock with noted cast and audience call for the author.
Twenty five years ago, Sidney Milton attended the Nadine Wasser and Elmo Shane wedding in Horton, with Mrs. Petrie honored by Mrs. Hutt’s gathering from Los Angeles. Invitations issued for thimbles on June first and second at Mrs. Gilmore’s East Winthrop home, while George Chambers buys another auto. Ed Repstine injured in hippodrome pileup. The Pathfinder car, delayed by western Kansas floods, will visit Lawrence at 4:30 pm en route for the Glidden tour, joined by Kansas City autos heading to meet it.
Forty years ago on Saturday May 19 Miss Daisy Starr visited her company. Mrs W R Hopkins of Garden City was in Lawrence this week. Prof F W Blackmar and Miss Blackmay plan an entertainment next Thursday evening. Mrs Henry Albach left Thursday for Chanute for a month with her parents.
A brief humorous note by Robert Quillen about a daughter reaching marriageable age and her suitor who loves her but lacks a marriageable salary, reflecting small town finances and social expectations.
Mr D H Scott and Mrs Corse host visitors from Oklahoma City and Kansas City while Mr Frank Fulton and Ralph Hutchinson arrive from Marysville Kansas to see school friends. Miss Anna Wood and Frank visit Mr and Mrs Harry Dick. The Sweet Lav ender presentation drew many youths and a box party by Miss Emma Kelly. A reception at Chancellor Snow’s honored Miss Christopher of Kansas City. Four young men sailed a boat on the river last night. it capsized but all were rescued and wore their Sunday clothes today.
1899 obituary notes Topeka businessman G. G. Gage who had lived in the city over four decades dies. In Hutchinson a Kansas musical jubilee marks the end of a successful week as classes wrap up.
A New York Academy of Medicine feature by Dr. Iago Galston argues against prenatal influence myths such as birthmarks. It summarizes a study linking season of conception to birth outcomes, noting higher winter birth rates and fall prematurity and umbilical hernias, with sun exposure possibly affecting infant resistance.
A BUisted Press roundup notes a new traffic menace an angry youth driver escapes after knocking down investigator Baker in Atlanta. In Hutchinson Gertrude Siefers, after two years, marries Carl Clark whom she once was ordered to arrest. Springfield reports police chief Frey demanding quieter voices from officers. Chicago second zoo tragedy documents a baby orangutan Starving mother’s fatal stance and a jackass colt killed by a displeased mother.
A story of John Brown shows money scarcity in territorial Kansas. He learned of a waiting letter at the post office, but postage was not prepaid. He lacked cash and neighbors did too, delaying the delivery for over a month until change could be secured.
Judith Lane fights to build the Rio Diablo dam with funds from the Bevins heirs while Norman sides with them to challenge her will. She flees to Mexico with Slim Sanford and Justin Cunard after spotting a Bevins spy. Back home she plans to contact authorities as Lampere’s scheme surfaces and Norman’s letters reveal tension between love and loyalty.
A teacher’s shelf list offers grade broad reads and read alouds from Baker to Wilder. Entries include familiar titles like Black Sambo Berry Penny Whistle Brain Bobbie and Donnie Were and Peter Pan as well as selections such as Winnie the Pooh and Jungle Book.
A fragment from a newspaper page hints at a character named Judith addressing a problem on Monday. Reflection on Slim suggests possible jealousy, then she moves to her desk to draft a reply. The text conveys minor interpersonal intrigue and a domestic workspace mood.
A patron criticizes the Lawrence Kansas Board of Education over the non reelection of junior high Principal Hyde. The letter argues the board’s action lacked valid reasons despite recommendations, cites silence from board members, resignations, and five years of effort to remove Hyde. It urges voters to demand accountability to preserve school system harmony and resist dictatorial conduct.
A fragment argues harmony that builds a building may wreck staff morale less desirable than a harmony that ensures fair dealing in public affairs. The line frames a debate about balancing constructive outcomes with morale and ethics in governance.
Willy Nilly, Top Notch, and Christopher recount a tale of a sneezing scare, a mischievous goat, and Grandpa's tumble after the goat butted him while guarding rolls. The trio returns home to laughter as the goat wanders away, leaving Grandpa annoyed but glad more rolls remain. Bears Playtime Poultry and stock remedies.
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