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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1939
Page
4
A short devotional line echoes from scripture, asserting divine strength and guidance to make paths straight. It emphasizes reliance on God for power and perfect direction.
A nationwide survey suggests more jobs for this year's graduates than in recent years, though KU placement officials say the improvement is not cause for celebration. New grads face the usual uncertainty while hoping to seize the opening door of opportunity and make their own luck.
The piece argues that political failure and major scandals in Kansas City and Kansas arose not from public suspicion alone but from miscalculations by clever wrongdoers. It claims the downfall comes when bettors and financiers misread markets and assume they will escape accountability, highlighting human folly over public alertness.
The Worser Way argues that “Weapons are the best argument” and condemns the Goebbels-led Nazi approach. It notes resorting to arms abandons reason and risks wider conflict, urging distrust of those in authority who favor force.
Observers discuss whether mechanized armies will revive rapid movement and brilliant strategy or repeat world war stalemate. Experts caution that parity matters as one side possessing mechanization could decide outcomes, while an early demonstration risks prolonging the argument indefinitely.
A fragment discusses fanciful tales of an effort to overthrow the United States government as a potential offshoot of communist struggles. The text frames these narratives as part of broader political conflict and propaganda.
The piece argues that fascism or regent government both threaten liberty and that only a balanced approach can preserve tolerance and human benefits. It warns against yielding to extreme pressures and urges steadfastness in defending democratic ideals.
The President urges the monopoly inquiry panel to explain why capital remains timid. The question implies fear stems from the President's refusal to learn certain practices known by businessmen from small burger stand operators to large firms.
The Coffeyville Journal reports town satisfaction over the purchase of a new cracking unit for the National Refinery refinery here. It marks a progressive expansion in industrial activity serving motorists and local industry alike.
The New York World Telegram urges that best wishes for the British royal visit include hope that the royal digestion will cope with all rich fare offered across the North American continent.
Charles Sessions touts a screen version of Kirke Mechem's new play John Brown with a Topeka premiere as the likely debut. Osawa Tomie may challenge for the honor, signaling a potential casting or production dispute in the emerging project.
A collection of quotations from leaders and officials addresses labor disputes military involvement in coal regions foreign policy and immigration. John Lewis and other figures criticize National Guard deployment in Harlan County policy debates reference postwar restitution and education topics while voices from Slovakia Poland Yale and San Francisco frame broader social tensions and penalties abroad.
A lightning bolt struck a bridge as an auto carrying M. H. Trimmell and Wood row Helphery reached it. Trimmell, 24, drowned after the car left the road and overturned. Helphery, 25, Augusta, suffered chest injuries and is hospitalized. Trimmell was stunned by the bolt.
Lorenz Prange a 16 year old drowned in the Little Arkansas river Sunday while wading He stepped into a deep hole and the body was recovered on May 22 by rescuers from the water safety team in Wichita Kansas
The article reviews vitamin deficiency effects on the nervous system and digestion with B1 linked to beriberi and brain inflammation. It notes vitamin K's role in preventing postoperative bleeding in jaundiced patients and outlines a test for K necessity plus dietary sources. Detroit doctors report color blind drivers can use cues to drive safely.
Secretary of War Woodring told Neodesha veterans younger men should replace aging high ranking officers. He asserted U S aircraft are superior to those of other nations before flying to Washington.
Jock Garden of Hutchinson and his brother Bob Garden of Nickerson were ordered held for district court on grand larceny of oil after their preliminary hearing in justice court. They allegedly diverted oil from an oil well on a lease they operated.
John J. Steffens, a Hutchinson businessman, drowned in Lake Inman on May 22 after falling overboard when a motor boat halted suddenly. Companion Benny Parrish could not rescue him.
A farm columnist evaluates a Douglas County upland quarter-section mortgage renewal. He notes a balanced herd, pasture use, and a farming program focused on feed production and marketing. Future profitability hinges on good crop yields, favorable prices, and timely rains for wheat and feeds.
Wichita Kansas May 20 The southwest and northwest Kansas Methodist Episcopal conferences will unify in October forming a single conference. The merger brings together 450 churches and 398 ministers with three counties Washington Clay and Dickinson joining the new unit. Superintendent A E Kirk notes annual meetings will precede the merger.
Gerald Welch 23 of Garden City drowned at Scott County State Lake 50 miles north when he leaped from a boat to recover an oar. His bride and Mr and Mrs Mike Richardson were aboard but could not aid him as waves swept the boat away.
Fort Riley's handicap jumping team won the interpost championship at the Fort Leavenworth horse show and race meet after a rerun of the course with Fort Bliss. Fort Sill placed third and Leavenworth finished fourth.
The paper notes ongoing rain since 8 a m with light humor about the weather. It reports Charlie Thudium injured near his slaughter house after being pinned under a mare. Roy Matthews remains in critical condition after an auto incident. James Fitzpatrick’s Haynes car burned on the California road. Dr. Raymond A. Schwegler resigns from the Ottawa Congregational church effective June 1 to devote next year to university work in Wyoming. Mary Alice Smith engages to Will French with a June wedding. Prof. W H Twenhofel plans a Europe summer for geological work.
A clipped note references W B Brownell and L C in a segment titled Forty Years Ago. It hints at past events or anniversaries associated with these individuals recorded in the newspaper archive.
Mary Franklin interviews society circles around Janice French as Duke Martin of the Dove charters a tense night. Tackie Thompson schemes for money while plotting cosmetics talks and romantic entanglements with Jack Burden, Clem Shirley, and a looming suicide mystery. The Dove hosts a glittering crowd including artists and dignitaries, with hints of danger surrounding the gangster Duke Martin.
Slipstream pickups show 25 hours of training for six CAA students under Bill Ashcraft and Dan Robertson. Participants from Kansas City, Smith Center, Ottawa, Hutchinson, Merrill, and Wichita flew from Lawrence to Gardner and Topeka before returning. Inspections by Washington and Kansas City officials evaluated ability and progress toward private licenses.
Don Gibson, a Transcontinental Western Airline employee, made a brief visit to the airport on Sunday.
Dr. R. St. Canuteson director of student health at the University and Mrs. Canuteson sail June 9 from New York on the Italian liner Vulcania for a European tour visiting Azores Lisbon Algiers Greece Venice Riviera eastern France Switzerland Denmark Norway Sweden and Britain before returning September 6 on the Normandie from Southampton arriving September 13.
Paul Criger, 23, was convicted of second degree murder for the March 13 fatal shooting of his wife Ida May Criger, 22. Criger testified the shooting was accidental. Defense lawyers filed a motion for a new trial.
Prospect Nick Weil and daughter May of Carbondale visited Martin Rohe sr and family for Sunday dinner. Vinland high school graduated Vivian Madl and hosted alumni festivities with Mary Rehe attending the weekend events. numerous local families and visitors from Lawrence Washington and Kaw Valley gathered at homes including the Deay Speicher Armstrong Brubaker and Parsons households for a Friday and Sunday social period.
Mr and Mrs George Ross Jr and Howard Ross spent Saturday at the E E Hazlett home in Brackett. J E Anderson of Cincinnati and relatives visited Kansas City to see Arthur Johnson, then with sister Ellen Anderson at Brackett. Walter Sutherland guests of sister Mrs R W Yeoman. Guy Winchell ill in Lawrence. Allan Kirby visited Manhattan friends. Sneegas and Lutiar White of Lawrence called on friends. Dollie Emick of Lawrence visited J B Frye home.
Radio programs for Monday and Tuesday evenings list WREN KMBC and WDAF broadcasts from 5:30 PM to after midnight, featuring orchestras led by Jan Savitt Clyde Bysom Paul Lavelle Nat’l Radio Eddie Duchin and more, with news, weather, dance music, dramas, comedy, and variety shows across stations.
KFKU Tuesday lineup includes a 2:30 student program from the English department organized by Helen Rhoda Hoopes. News flashes at 2:44 followed by a health feature The Public Health Nurse at 2:47. Evening segment 9:45 to 10:15 features Plano rectal by Jan Chia passo from the School of Fine Arts faculty.
Local social items recount visits and family gatherings across Ottawa and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Lester Stillinger hosted dinner with relatives Mrs J H Michael present. Jere Taylor now of Los Angeles attended at the McClung home last week. Mrs Margaret Haines returned from Oklahoma and southern Kansas. Several families from Topeka Kansas City Lawrence Osceola and Lawrence shared Mother's Day visits. The Pleasant Hour club met May 17 with program on the FBI and This Amazing Science.
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