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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
4
The mayor urges residents to join the annual cleanup week as rains reveal a promising Lawrence for the season. Flower and garden clubs anticipate a strong season with tidy alleys, back yards, and front lawns improving overall appearance.
A Breezy column mixes a farcical swamp prophecy by Professor Tugwell now renamed J Pluvius Amphibious with critique of Roosevelts stance on the Patman bonus. It muses on land purchases to foresee a coming swamp, and weighs arguments about government debt and financial prudence alongside Himmlers peace talk and German military conscription. A wry note on bakers strike in Kansas City contrasts bread slicing with bread rising.
Paola Republican publisher Drew McLaughlin accuses NRA of failing in towns under 5,000 while William Allen White, via Emporia Gazette, supports the critique. The piece frames anti grade crossing efforts in Kansas and warns of prolonged work relief campaigns as life-saving, with references to wartime fears.
County engineer E. E. Trueblood said the new Baldwin hill road will be finished in about two months as workmen rapidly progress. Dense hedges two miles north of Baldwin have been cut to clear the route for the highway.
A small group met last evening to honor graduates this year. The guest list included Jim Connelly, Jack Thompson, Evan Lloyd, Mayor Linscott, John Montgomery, Leo Glascock, Verne Wilkin, Wilfred Belgard, Dolph Simons, and Prof. and Mrs. A. M. Wilcox. T. F. Wilcox of Baltimore, Md., joined as the guest of honor.
Twenty five years ago on a Thursday a bogey rollover sent Mr. Milligan and his companion to the pavement near the American Express office. The horse veered, the buggy struck a carriage, and the pair were dragged twenty feet though both were uninjured aside from the fall and a broken eyeglass.
Fortyth years ago highlights include Mrs William Webb of Wauchula bearing five children on April 4 seven years after twins and triplets. In Tampa ten children in four years marks a remarkable family record. Fitch Hoge wedding at 12 noon on Wednesday May 22 at 1029 New Hampshire. Miss Georgia Hoge marries Mr Thomas G Fitch. The ceremony followed by a generous reception before they travel to Sault St Marie Michigan. Also notes Eva Scurr visiting grandmother and Will A White in Lawrence with Mrs Reed gathering material for Midland Monthly. Marriage license issued to Charles M Petty and Ida Rose of North Lawrence.
A historical report discusses whether nicotine from a smoking mother crosses the placenta. Researchers measured fetal heart rate changes as a proxy, studying five women with 81 tests, to assess placental protection against tobacco toxins.
Six minutes after smoking began, the fetus showed about five extra heart beats per minute. Scientists urge caution and say only that tobacco and nicotine effects on newborns warrant careful study of offspring from heavily smoking mothers.
Norman Jones of Vinland Kansas criticizes A G Hammond article on the AAA and the farm crusade to Washington. He argues farmers accept benefits while to some extend overexpand fields and face reduced payments. He questions use of public funds for the farm trek and warns the government would not fund opposition to the AAA.
Southern New Jersey farmers seek a pest eradicator for the mantis once imported to curb mosquitoes and beetles. The carnivorous insect is multiplying fast, now threatening honey bees and other beneficial species. In Buffalo NY a man reports his clothing theft with a note praising George Washington. In Colorado recruits for the U S navy find little interest. Abilene high sees three sets of twins amid graduating seniors. In Quincy IL a fisherman boasts a 48 pound fish to a women's church group.
Holton Arther Bruce 20 drowned during a tug of war across a pond as classes debated in Rafters park. James Spencer cleared in 3.2 beer test case in Jackson County. H M Leonard and Annie L Griffith wed in Manhattan. Sabra Ann Davis 76 killed stepping in front of a Capaldo car. Wheat referendum ballots counted by Dean Umberger’s office. Pocketbook stolen from KU Robinson gym. Leavenworth weighs a $6000 bond for two fire equipment acquisitions.
Alison recounts a perilous rescue by Guy Western in an empty Sussex house as a moving van arrives at a nearby property. A mysterious woman investigates a tampered desk and hidden cellar, then returns to Chester Square with Alison and Guy. Alison’s father Robert Bede greets them with anxious relief as plans unfold for the day.
Long list of radio broadcasts across KMBC WREN WDAF KNBC WOAF and other stations for Thursday and Friday evenings May 23 24 detailing show titles hosts orchestras and times from 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM plus later lectures and college program notes. Major entities include KMBC WREN WDAF KNBC and WOAF with performers like Floyd Gibbons Jack Armstrong Joseph Litton Rudy Vallee Henry King Beaver and Beatrice Lillie. Also notes a registrar and music appreciation period by Prof C Skilton with college-bound guidance.
A Valley Grove TOMORROW feature previews a victory theme tied to a council fire and buffalo recapture, followed by Oskaloosa High School senior class names for the distant readers. Local notes include Mrs. Gibbs improving, Irene Thompson's marriage to Prof. Frank Thomas, and Alberta Garner visiting for school activities. Wolf hunt chatter, farm work updates, and social quips close the item.
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