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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1936
Page
4
A Lawrence column critiques the New Deal liquor exception and government control, arguing restraint is needed. It also notes Dr Townsend’s walkout from a congressional hearing, turning scrutiny toward the committee's authority.
Report notes the French defend the Addis Ababa rail line, guarding shops and refusing to withdraw to avoid recognizing Italian claims. The piece also mentions the Townsend campaign probe, a Baptist critique of US militarism, and hints at Bill Lambertson preparing for another run in Republican primaries.
Nebraska sprinting ace Roland Locke smashed the 220 yard dash world record in 20.7 seconds at Memorial Stadium Lincoln during the Missouri Valley track meet surpassing Charles Paddock's 20.8. Grady of Kansas finished second seven yards back as Swarthout of Kansas University heads to Chicago for Fine Arts faculty interviews. A Loyal Order of Moose invite brings Troop C Has Kell Institute to Soldier Field July 11 to 14.
A brief compressed note indicates the poem Poor Pa by Claude Callan from 1936, published by Publisher a Syndicate. The excerpt hints at a comic scenario where Uncle Dan, jealous after marrying Hazel, relocates to a town where she is unknown and causes a separation of another couple within two weeks.
The bride was attended by her niece Miss Miriam Stevens. Mr and Mrs Van Valkenburg will reside in Kansas City where the groom works as a chemist for Kansas City Light and Power. A surprise birthday party was given yesterday afternoon for Mrs Emil Schelbar. Guests visited and light refreshments were served as gifts were exchanged.
Twenty five years ago regents approved plans to build the largest fish hatchery in the United States and authorized the first biological survey of Kansas. Game Warden Dyche was empowered to acquire land to enlarge Pratt hatchery as plans proceed. Also noted were Arizona New Mexico statehood debates, Atchison wealth transfer, and local civic notes including Elizabeth Deholt’s inheritance, Bertha Luckan’s return, and visits by Glen Charlton Walter Martin and Governor Stubbs in Lawrence.
Moscow reports the czar and czarina entering amid artillery, bells, and massive crowds. Officials note over 20 million spent on fetes, with Moscow spending similarly. illuminations will last three evenings. Also: Mme Clara Schumann dies. Lawrence wins ten-pin match against Ottawa. Miss Julia Cochrane heads home. Sunflower Minstrels draw crowded opera house. Miss Georgia Brown active in town. Judge Benson appoints Pickering and Summerfield to examine bar entrants.
Hundreds of Baker alumni and friends gather for the 78th Commencement exercises to award diplomas to 56 seniors. Speaker is Dr Loren M Edwards of Grace Methodist Church St Louis. Dr Wallace B Fleming delivers baccalaureate. Forrest M Hanna of Kansas City gives final chapel ad. Miss Lucile Fries to receive A B degree. Colyer School notes: five eighth graders pass exams. honors go to Maxine Mohler and Orland Hodges.
Dirk Joris faces a tangled night as Hope Devine hides in the old mansion after ructions with Rupert. The morning finds Hope missing, Rupert ill, and Dirk racing through Jersey toward the vanished circus world, chasing a clue that leads nowhere.
Rip imagines hiding aboard a plane to travel for free and return with tales for Puddle Muddle. He believes the plane is in good condition and plans to listen to the owner upon return to gauge chances of success. He cites stories of stowaways and compares his plan to Christopher Columbus Crow.
Two men seen near a village had sandwiches and ice cream and no accident occurred to their plane. Rip intends to board the craft as soon as possible, sticking to his plan to fly again promptly.
The article debunks myths about diet, arguing a normal mixed diet suffices for health for most people and warns against unnecessary restrictions. It also challenges the idea that constipation causes major ills and contends modern life is not inherently more strenuous than past eras, noting historical contrasts.
Miami senior J. M. Brian refused to remove his dogs after neighbors complained. Judge James M. Dunn ordered thirty days in jail when Brian again defied the court. The case illustrates stubborn resistance to court orders over nuisance animals.
A man injured by lightning while a tractor was struck again was treated at La Salle hospital for a fractured vertebra as deputies humorously celebrate by appointing a one day old baby as a deputy. In Illinois a sheriff gains use of Dillinger era car to aid law enforcement in Mankato Minnesota.
The De Soto high school auditorium welcomed 15 graduates of the class of 1936 as diplomas were presented by Principal C. G. Mickel. Fred Olander of Kansas City gave the address, Miss Emma Kincaide sang, and Lloyd B. Andrew plus Clarence Zehner gave performances and the farewell speech respectively. The class, five girls and nine boys, included Lois May Young, Hannah Schwartz, Emma Kincaide, Willadean Roberts, Marvin Clark, and others.
May gathering at Mrs Edith Sigman’s residence with Young Women’s club members present. Guests included Mrs Jennie Tobler and helpers. Family dinner honors Mr and Mrs E S Marshall for 45th anniversary. attendees include Ed Miller of Eudora and several Lawrence and Eu dora residents. Others attended picnicking near Toneka and Lawrence graduates noted.
A dense schedule of radio programs across stations WRED WDAF KMBC WREX and others for Friday evening May 22 and into early Saturday May 23 featuring orchestras led by Andre Kostelanetz Richard Himber Duke Ellington Fletcher Henderson and others plus hour by hour show rotations, operas, comedies, and variety acts including the George Washington orchestra and Hotel Congress outfits.
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