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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1939
Page
4
The readable portion notes daily publication with postal handling details in Hawence Kansas. It mentions a Sunday exception and a request to call between 7 and 7:30 if the courier is not received, plus a biblical quotation.
Commentators praise dictatorial systems for speed and control but democracy preserves freedom of discussion and civil rights. Every erosion of democratic norms reduces freedom, justice, and enlightenment, undermining life's fullest possibilities. The democratic system requires no apology for its results.
Washington debates a seven year pattern of spender-lead attempts to lift the economy through record debt. Proponents push a new program built on deficits and prescription of stimulus while critics warn of piling on debt as nine months of data show eight billion spent this year, with five billion income and three billion added to the mortgage.
A Screen Quantrill Reports notes a motion picture company plans to adapt Quantrill the raider into a film. Speculation arises whether the film will cast him as a phony hero or as he truly was, tracing his descent from a morally weak civilian to a desperado with feared traits.
William Elsey Connelley acquired Quantrill material from a man who knew Quantrill’s mother. The would be biographer admitted no facts justify a favorable portrayal. Quantrill is described as about as bad as any figure, raising interest in cinematic treatment.
The paper notes rumors of a revolutionary threat to the country spread by a Die s Committee report. Reserve officers heard of an unidentified source stirring worry. The piece suggests Ku Klux Klan ideas have gained new life and circulated among army officers. The committee is urged to disclose the full story for public scrutiny.
German officials viewed Chamberlain's long term peace plan as dangerous not guiding the Nazi regime toward restraint. They fear it would grant a prolonged window during which Germany could pursue its aims unchecked.
The Emporia Gazette urges Lawrence residents to support a summer water rate plan. The city government backs the measure to fund municipal services amid higher usage.
The Kansas City Methodist Episcopal convention urged conscientious objection yet pledged aid to members who evade the front. The piece argues resolutions cannot curb war, urging individuals to do their full duty in drives and in the trenches as true patriots of the nation.
Indiana Senator Minton succeeds the late Senator Lewis as Democratic party whip. His duties will mainly involve sustaining the administration by saying Yes Mr Roosevelt, the Hartford Daily Courant notes.
Ed Chapman notes in the Topeka Journal that European countries prepared for conflict to gain space may find it easier by canceling cash incentives for larger families. The item frames a provocative link between policy changes and geopolitical aims.
Young Republicans from Kansas Oklahoma Missouri and Nebraska convene in Topeka for a two day district meeting. National chairman Donald W Hornbeck of Cleveland addresses the group while Gordon Jones discusses Kansas organization and other speakers cover membership finance college organization and publicity. The event ends with a governor’s mansion reception. James M Tucker Indiana secretary of state warns delegates that fear grips America under the New Deal urging a return to old fashioned principles.
A satirical verse claims a president declares absolute rule, boasts of manipulating elections and the Supreme Court, and threatens to crush labor opposition while aligning with autocratic power. It satirically warns that farmers, cattlemen, and voters are manipulated as he vows to run again in nineteen forty.
A daughter Martha Eileen born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Oatman route 2 May 13. Dean Raymond A Schwegler spoke to high school seniors opening commence ment week. Lander jewelry shop 833 Massachusetts sold to F H Roberts who moves stock from University book store building to new location. Sharon ready to wear to relocate to 803 Massachusetts around June 15 with Green's hat shop remaining in Sharon location. McCulloch drug store sold to J H Fritts. Mrs A I Gilkinson hosted 20 girls for daughter Charlotte Ann birthday. Kansas Society Colonial Dames of America to meet at Eldrige House with reception at Mrs C E Friend home. Mr and Mrs Elmer Bateson hosted birthday dinner for daughter Helen. Mrs S L Morris hosted birthday for her son Sammie. In the Old Home Town Helen McNay and Clyde Laessig of Eldorado wed at Trinity Lutheran Church. guests include Miss Merle Evans Lawrence Frank Knotts Vinita Okla and Joe McNay Manhattan. They will live in Eldorado.
Miss Marcel Finch hosts a slumber party with friends. F R Hamilton of Wisconsin named head of the University extension department, succeeding D C Croissant who returns to English. Mrs Frank Strong recovers from surgery in Kansas City. Dr A W Trettien and principal of bread high school to Drury College next year. Miss Blanche Simons hosts Kappa freshmen for lunch in May honoring Miss Nellie May Schall who moves to Concordia Kansas. Mrs George Hodges invites Kappa Kappa Gamma for a June luncheon at the governor's mansion. Mrs August Pierson hosts a birthday party for Elmer. Lyman McCurdy Jr and wife visit Lawrence after marriage in California. C C Bowman sells his home to P B Crooks of Altoona who will relocate next week. Potter Lake to open for swimmers this summer.
Revival meetings led by Captain C. H. Crismier of Kansas City conclude Sunday. An 7:30 pm hymn sing with Ten Most Popular Hymns and stereopticon illustrations precedes the sermon The Thrones of God. Ascension Sunday services at 11 am and the final 7:30 pm closing tema The Complete Gospel in Christ feature Everett Gregetak and the Corps Cadet Brigade.
St Louis May 20 A Detroit traffic clinic study led by Dr. Lowell S Selling eye specialist concludes hats pulled over one eye hinder a driver's vision. He says such hats create driving hazards for women and that statements like I didn't see it coming are truthful.
Mrs. Helen Cooper, 57, of Denver, was killed in a car accident near Topeka while traveling to Kirksville Missouri for a funeral. Also injured were Mr and Mrs Albert Williams and John F Wilson, all of Denver, part of a group en route to attend Mrs Williams mother’s funeral.
Prof Charles S Skilton leads advanced composition students whose works are performed by the University Symphony Orchestra and guests tomorrow at 4 pm in Hoch Auditorium. Karl Kuersteiner conducts as pieces by Beethoven Saint Saens Mendelssohn Brahms and others are heard with harp flute oboe and brass selections and vocal numbers led by Hortense Harris and others.
Guernsey bull Ransom Leader's Lucifer 266728 sold by W. G. Ransom to W. H. Barton of Lawrence on May 20 in Barton Homewood Kansas. The transfer is recorded by the American Guernsey Cattle Club in Peterborough New Hampshire.
Local notes report curses of rain limiting travel and events. Dave Horkmans received a warm homecoming in Concordia while K U ties are noted. Topeka Pa per owner C H Samson planned Lawrence to Topeka drive but rain paused plans. Hicks the grocer adds a delivery wagon. A planned mini fete at Miss Hortense Street and Maud Rush’s home became a lively Perkins gathering. Miss Gertrude Messler hosts a Poverty Party Thursday night.
Mary Franklin, Gazette Society editor, pressures Janice French’s parents for background on the girl. She tracks down the family after the Cove, chasing the real story behind Janice’s troubled life and the apartment at 45 East 70th Street. The front page promises further disclosures from Police Commissioner Fenelon.
At the American Medical Association meeting in St Louis two advances drew notice. A new hemorrhage treatment using gelatin feedings and blood transfusions along with sulfapyridine for pneumonia showed promise. Experts warned of sulfapyridine side effects and urged daily blood checks. Oxygen use for shock and eye surgeries for glaucoma also featured, with early detection and new techniques yielding high success.
A detailed listing of radio programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and WDAP for Saturday May 20 into Sunday May 21. It catalogs show titles hosts times and networks from 5:30 p.m. through 4:30 a.m. including news weather dance orchestras bands and theatrical programs with frequent station crossovers and multiple hourly changes. The dense schedule notes names like Rita Rio Louie Kuhn Brent House and Hall of Fun along with series such as Honolulu Bound Vox Pop and National Barn Dance.
Farmers in Benton Kentucky keep unearthing treasure as Hubert York found a jar with five $20 gold pieces totaling $100 while plowing last year. Neighbor Victor Seaford recently turned up another jar containing $690 in gold.
At the Sigma Xi annual banquet the honorary science society admitted graduate students Leon W. Hepner entomology Mildred Pursell zoology DeLois E Winkler chemistry Glenn Stevenson chemistry Recca Ivan Sailer entomology W E Booth botany James Marther Sprague zoology Thad G Mel Laughlin geology as full members Herbert Lee Krauss 1939 was named an associate member Also note Winter clothing dry cleaning offered by Lawrence Laundry Dry Cleaners with moth proof bags at no extra charge
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