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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1938

Page

4

National Representatives Listing and Credits Note

A compact listing shows Lorenzen and Thompson Inc with New York address and several city offices in Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Kansas City St. Louis Detroit Atlants General Motors Bldg. The note cites Associated Press rights and Audit Bureau of Circulations membership.

National Representatives Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc New York Weat Chicago North Michigan Ave San Francisco Sansome Los Angeles New Orpheum Kansas City Baltimore Ave St. Louis Star Detroit General Motors Atlants Walton Associated Press Audit Bureau OF Circulations

Coming of the Spirit Brings Conviction on Sin

A biblical verse notes that when he comes he will reprove the world of sin righteousness and judgment signaling divine judgment and truth. The quotation from John 16 8 emphasizes the Spirit's role in guiding moral understanding and accountability.

John

Critique of New Deal policies and federal control

The piece argues that easier borrowing by federal efforts would grant government control over business and hinder recovery. It accuses Roosevelt and left wing advisors of delaying recovery to seize credits and farm lands, and claims recovery would improve if the administration were replaced by Congress. It contrasts steady work with New Deal handouts.

Journal-World Roosevelt Congress New Deal

Lawrence Memorial seniors once carriers among Journal World staff

Eleven graduates this year from Lawrence Memorial high school have worked at the Journal-World while studying. The paper notes carriers include Billy Kopp Warren Frowe Charles Eberhart Edwin Price William Hansen Lloyd Miller Glenn Gooper Gene Whetstone Edward Stout Donald Roberts Owen Maloney now in mailing. The article argues working youths gain life skills and confidence leading to future success in business and professions.

Lawrence Memorial High School Journal-World Billy Kopp Warren Frowe Charles Eberhart Edwin Price William Hansen Lloyd Miller Glenn Gooper Gene Whetstone Edward Stout Donald Roberts Owen Maloney

Sheriff Jones Raid Marked 82 Years Ago Visit

The text recalls a 82 year old raid by Sheriff Jones on Lawrence. As a federal representative he ordered a posse to burn the Free State hotel and other buildings, claiming writs from the first district court. The event intensified tensions over the free state issue and drew strong attention the next day.

Sheriff Jones Lawrence Free State Hotel First District Court of the United States Free State Jones Pres

Sheriff Jones and Bleeding Kansas Figures in 1850s Turmoil

The account recalls S. S. Brooks assaulting Charles Sumner in the Senate, Captain Pate's capture near Lecompton, and John Brown led actions at Black Jack. It notes the 1860 Republican stance on Kansas statehood and later Civil War upheaval surrounding Lawrence, the Free State hotel, and Lawrence newspapers. Sheriff Jones of Douglas County also appears amid mounting conflict.

Ton S. Brooks House South Carolina Charles Sumner Senate Pate Lecompton John Brown Captain Shore Black Jack Philadelphia Kansas

Mexico’s Cedillo Rumors Clash Over Actions

Reports circulated yesterday about Mexico’s new strong man Cedillo differed. One account said he had a guerrilla army in the hills ready for action while another claimed he was flying toward United States territory.

Mexico Cedillo United States

Quintuplets to move into family home funded by quints

The Dionne quintuplets will live with their family in a newly built house paid for by the quintuplets funds. Part of daily life may include morning and evening roll calls as part of the routine.

Dionne

What Counts as Intimidation in Wagner Act Case

At a Kansas City hearing on Ford's alleged Wagner Act violation, attorney R R Brewster sought to prove threats to coerce union membership by local 249. The examiner refused to admit such testimony, prompting questions about whether intimidation requires an actual assault rather than threats. The piece criticizes NLRB stance on intimidation.

Topeke Capital N.L.R.B Kansas City Ford R. R. Brewster C.I.0 N.L.R.E Brewster Local 249 Examiner McNally

Christopher Continues a Treasure Tale at Sundown

Willy Nilly scolds Christopher Columbus Crow for joking about a hidden treasure. They confess the prank to the cheering, muddy pond ducks and Puddle Muddlers, who celebrate as they search the pond for treasure that may not exist.

Christopher Willy Nilly Christopher Columbus

Bears race a train in Salamanca incident

In Salamanca New York on May 21 two bears darted from a riverbank and sprinted along the Baltimore and Ohio tracks ahead of a passenger train. One escaped through a hole in a wire fence, the second charged the fence twice before slipping through as the locomotive passed.

Salamanca N. Y Bears Floyd Meek Allegheny River Baltimore and Ohio Meek

Hitch-hiking rat triggers crash in New Castle

In New Castle Indiana on May 21 police report a hitchhiking rat caused a truck crash. George Schaeffer a farmer was found in the wreckage holding a dead rat. He said the animal climbed his leg and emerged from his overalls near his face after which he became slightly nervous and lost control of the vehicle.

New Castle Ind George Schaeffer Schaeffer

Engineer Halts Locomotive Near Lion in Royal Gorge

In Canon City Colorado on May 21 engineer J D Batie stopped a Denver and Rio Grande Western locomotive moments from danger as a lion knocked a deer down in the Royal Gorge of the Arkansas Tiger area. Fireman Lee Barker killed the animal.

Canon City Celo J. D. Batie Denver

Allen Hitchhikes to Graduation and Back Home

Liberty Missouri May 21 Charles Eaton Allen returns for graduation at William Jewell College after hitchhiking to Winter Haven Florida for a supposed job. A Chattanooga driver diverted toward an airport and Allen flew to Winter Haven but could not start work, so he hiked back for the ceremony.

Airhiker Liberty Charles Eaton Allen William Jewell Winterhaven Fla Chattanooga Tenn Atlanta Allen

How They Were Named Topeka and Nearby Kansas Towns

Topeka May 21 describes why several Kansas towns got their names. Morris county seat Council Grove marks a Osage treaty site from 1825. Concordia in Cloud county honors harmony after a prolonged site dispute. Other towns include Kanapolis Ellsworth county Centrapolis LaCygne Linne Neodesha Osawatomie Hiawatha and Leoti with meanings from Native American languages and literature in the region.

Topeka Council Grove Morris County Neosho River Missouri Santa Fe Concordia Cloud County Kansas State Historical Society

Exhibits Planned at WPA CCC and NYA Hubs Next Week

Mrs. W. O. Hamilton announces exhibits at WPA sewing room 638 New Hampshire street with nursery school museum project household aid and adult education displays over two days. NYA HQ in 1000 block Rhode Island to show exhibits. Lincoln school North Lawrence and McAllaster playground program also involved. CCC Lone Star camp pending details with aim to show routine work to visitors. Displays also at Baldwin and Eu ora WPA sites.

WPA CCC NYA W. O. Hamilton New Hampshire Street Luke Wong Wai Rhode Island McAllaster School Lincoln School North Lawrence Lone Star

Congregation votes to rebuild church at Ninth and Vermont

The First Presbyterian church agrees to reconstruct its edifice at Ninth and Vermont after a meeting last night. A 15 member committee was formed to supervise architectural plans and fundraising.

Ninth and Vermont Street First Presbyterian R.ade Forrest C. Allen K. U Harriet Rynerson Ida Booth Ruth Williams Crow J. A. Keeler George McNair L. R. Perry Mildred Wilson Esther Hemingway Betty Goldsmith D. D. Starling E. L. Haynes Mildred Stringham Jeanette Bowersock Lillie Lester Mildred Lamb Indiana Leland Stanford McPherson Colege Erry B. Barber Ruth ‘Aileen Ellis University Karl Euersteiner Margaret Drennon Andy Payne Claremore Okla C. C. Pyle New York City Deposit N. Y Marie Russ Vera Lear Margery Day Richard Hanson R. E. Standing Mary Evelyn Holland Wheeler

Masque Club Presents Two Plays and Campus Drill Gains

Forty years ago Professor Palmer trains about 100 KU students nightly, foretelling a future physical culture standard. Lt George Rising earns first lieutenant a regimental post as he visits Lawrence before the eastward move. Cape Jas mines draw eager buyers at J M Jones store. Masque Club in its second season prepares Money and As You Like It with Georgia Brown directing. Club officers listed. D&H group hosts a family gathering with a tableau titled The Soldier Boy and a successful basket social featuring mandolin music by Frank Evans and Chatman Brow with Mrs Crum.

Palmer K. U George Rising Kansas Lawrence Rising J. M. Jones Opera House Snow Hall Georgia Brown Masque Club G. B. Penny Case Eva Brown Franklin Baker J. Baird Nicholson Louis Manter Walter James Harold Don Cross Frank Evans Chatman Brow Crum

Murder Plot in Quanomet Unfolds Around Asey Mayo

In Phoebe Atwood Taylor's story, Marina Lorne is murdered in Quanomet as Pam Frye exposes hidden ambergris worth fifty thousand dollars. Pam vanishes while being tailed by a Turkish tobacco smoker. Asey Mayo uncovers suspects including Tim Carr and Roddy Strutt. Nettie Hobbs accuses Pam of murder, while townsfolk hustle sales for churches amid the case. Nettie confronts Pam’s accuser as the mystery deepens.

Marina Lorne Pam Frye Asey Mayo Cape Cod Marina Pam Asey Tim Carr Frye New York Roddy Strutt Gabby Nettie Hobbs Stetson Hanson Jerry Quanomet Nettie Hobbs Exchange Nettie Jane Minnie Sally Harry Red Men’s Hall Phoebe Atwood Taylor

Asey Mayo disguises to raid Syl's truck return

Asey plans to disguise as Uncle Corny to steal Syl's truck for a covert trip. He outfits himself with Jennie's wary help, selecting a torn paintoveralls outfit and a dirty cap. Jennie frets about public appearance while Asey hoists a shoulder holster and prepares gear for a murky mission.

Asey Jennie Syl Asey Mayo Uncle Corny Corny Pam Frye Ev’ryday Pinny Quanomet Four Corners Quanomet Depot Square Nettie Hobbs Roddy Jerry Syl’s

Expropriation Boosts Church Ties in Mexico

Mexico City correspondent reports President Lazaro Cardenas praising Catholic generosity as Mexicans offer to fund indemnity for 17 foreign oil firms whose properties were expropriated. He lauds Catholic solidarity and national redemption on National Soldiers Day.

Mexico City Associated Press Lazaro Cardenas Cardenas

Radio Network Schedule From May 21 to 23

Radio listings for May 21 to 23 feature program blocks across WREN KMBC WDAF KIBC and others. Notable segments include Ronnie Ashburn Joe Ludy Orchestra NBC Symphony Orch Current Events Quiz Your Hit Parade and The Shadow among night programs and Sunday into Monday hour blocks with multiple orchestras hosts and quizzes.

Wren Ronnie Ashburn KMBC D. Grosch Wdaf—Safety Council Joe Ludy WDAF eCohiny Renee Riders U. S Philadelphia Kibc—Capital Opinions Bush Creek Muehlebach Freddie Martin Orch Nat Brandwynne Andy Kirk Nighthawks Willie Bryant Husk O'Hare Stan Norris Statler Orch Henri Gendron Jimmie Noone Wren—Weathey MOIBC Texas Rangers Carol Weymann Memory Lane Rollini Marion Talley Jean Sablon Mickey Mouse Guy Lombardo WRIEN George Hall WRREN Jo- Penner Phil Cook Pepper Uppers Joan and Kermit Ozzie Nelson Jerry Belcher LDS Vesper Charlie McCarthy Lud Gluskin Wren—Ernest Gill Hollywood Playhouse Walter ‘Winchell Irensa Rich Grand Central Station Cheerio Wdaf Dance Orch Court of Mising Heirs Blue Barrows Duke Ellingon Lou Breese Jack Benny Newacast Leighton Noble LDS Wdarf Beverly Hills Harry Owens Lang Thompson Dick Barrie JMBC Jimmie Woone Ashburn Bratton Ieembc Kansas City Dines Ruby Newman Pick Pat Richard Crooks WKMBC Paul Martin Wayne King National Radio Forum Cantor Burns and Allen Wren—Frances Cygig Amos 'N Andy KBC Lum Abner WWREN Lerington Orch WDAIF Hollenden Orch Carl Ravazza Roger Pryor Muehle

Mexican Church Reform Sparks Quiet Reconciliation

The article notes a shift toward tolerance for Catholic practice in Mexico, including reopening churches closed under 1925 laws and the expropriation of oil interests on March 18 prompting clergy to urge donations to an indemnity fund. It credits Archbishop Martinez and Monsignor Altamirano with fostering goodwill and describes improved ties with President Cardenas.

Orizaba Vera Cruz Nogales Sonora Guadalajara Cardenas Luis M. Altamirano Catholic Episcopal Committee Luis M. Martinez Mexico Micho Acan

Record of Arlee Walbridge’s rare school attendance

Arlee Walbridge of Jefferson county near Lawrence has eight years of rural school attendance with only one absence. An honor student, she lives a mile and a half from the school.

Arlee Walbridge Lawrence Jefferson County

Classified Readers And Gets Results Adv

The Journal-World Classified Page promises effective reach for advertisers. Readers can browse a wide range of listings and purchase options aimed at local buyers and sellers seeking timely responses.

Journal-World

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sundown Stories Mary Graham Bonner J. B. Manter Moyne Rice Oskaloosa Kansas Equal Suffrage Association Good Citizenship League of Kansas Suffragettes McCarty L. B. McCarty Lawrence High E. Edwards Federation of Brotherhoods Henry Hayne Earl Maborie Edward Wa Kirchhoff, Jr George, de Forest Alice May Albert Edie Edie Mary Elizabeth Anson Storm Mary Dinsmore Robinson William George Watson Dorothy Burnett Frederick Lutheran Church Emma Penchard Colorado Charlotte Voelkner Tae Ryaaa Nettle Hobbs Asey IN Disguise Kate Publishers Syndicate The First National Bank Lawrence, Kansas Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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