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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1931
Page
4
The Chicago student who won the college beauty prize rejected two film offers to continue studies. The piece notes this as news, reflecting the era’s news value and emphasis on educational choices over show business opportunities.
The high court ruled that naturalization requires an unqualified oath to defend the government, denying admission to a Yale theology professor and a Canadian nurse who refused. Justice Hughes dissented, arguing individual military scruples deserve respect. The piece notes tensions among native-born citizens and critics of exclusive pledges. It also touches China, Cuba, farm support, and aviation risks in other columns.
A debate on how heredity and environment shape youth crime, noting that parents cannot dismiss crime by harsh spanking alone. The piece cites factors like parental guidance versus outside economic and social pressures, with a cited Hola Register commentary.
In the Old Home Town a cheerful tone highlights Miss Coath MDE guiding a Lawrence Kindergarten with seventy children, Dr Carl Schmidt expanding a drug store stock in Kansas City and returning, Officer Phillips’ child capturing a young owl at Bismarck Grove with plans to raise and train it.
A May 27 item recalls a surprise for Miss Gord Twenty-two of Gordon's friends gathered at her home 1228 Rhode Island Street. Phi Beta Kappa elects new members and a Thimble Party was hosted by Mrs. Eugene Hogan. Isabel Hazen and John served punch while Carrie Hans tomb, May, and the Savage assisted. Music by Newhouse's orchestra accompanied readings by Miss Carrie Watson. Mrs. Morse plans to visit Boston for a medical convention. a high school event featured plays, proceeds benefiting a local fund, with several local girls performing and several numbers given.
A faded may picnic marked ten years ago near Smith west of town in honor of Margaret who leaves next week for Emporia summer school. Festivities featured water games, Lamont and Hazel Freelin were noted. Granddaughter’s graduation exercises were also mentioned as Mr. will return later in the week for decorations. Katherine Fulkerson has returned from Winfield where she taught physical training for two years and plans to enroll.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a local home address 1231 Oread for a summer session at Kansas University. Names mentioned include Miss Eli Atkingon and Bombolt, but context and details are unclear.
An early health column traces autopsies from ancient embalmers through the Renaissance to modern medicine. It notes autopsies reveal normal and abnormal anatomy, guiding life-saving knowledge. The piece cites psittacosis as an example where autopsy findings clarified disease nature and control measures.
In 1885 the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of North America met at Topeka with 300 delegates. News items mention Kansas locations including Nortonville Fort Leavenworth and Leavenworth. Brief items cover Windscotins and related regional notes in The Kansan.
(AP) Physicians halted 65 year old James Davis hiccoughs by cutting two phrenic nerves in the neck near the diaphragm after ten days of attacks. Other regional items report a forgery ruling in Kansas, new university hires, Eagles convention officers named, and the death of Joseph Kashka at 75 tied to heat.
In Rouen France May 27 the French navy plans a solemn tribute to Joan of Arc marking her burning stake near the Boieldien bridge where her ashes were cast into the stream. A ceremony tomorrow evening will light a sacred flame at the statue base in the Market Place as the city recalls the saint’s fate and heroic history.
A court ordered C. A. Daugherty to refrain from driving a motor vehicle in Lawne for thirty days after a local incident. Nelson was involved in the proceedings, and the order imposes the temporary driving ban as a safety measure with formal enforcement pending further action.
In a stream of scenes from a multi generational saga, Nora Lake contemplates love with Damon Thayer while Fran and Fergus plan a life in Arizona. The drama blends romance with domestic farewell as Fran, Nora, Aunt Em, and the children face separation, hope, and enduring kinship on a tense eve before the move.
Mary Graham Bonner describes John and Peggy following the Little Black Clock through a vast future city. They explore a multi-level complex with shops, a theater, a concert hall, a school, and a balcony roof for outdoor play. Gardens atop apartments and a flight landing on the roof create a self-contained world where travel happens by plane and everyday needs are found within the building.
A fragmented report references a Washington romance around an American industry and 1928 figures. It notes advertising spend by the National Coffee Roasters association, a highway accident tally with 316 fatalities, and mentions Mrs Henry Phipps, widow of a steel magnate who enjoys fishing, all framed as a set of historical curiosities.
Disjointed OCR text mentions a gubernatorial nominee, Abel Abenga, George Find Claud Gilderloos, Robert Merrill, and Rae Thade among other scattered terms. The passage appears to be a garbled, torn newspaper fragment with no coherent event or clear dates, offering only isolated names and phrases without context.
Lawrence residents defend dogs and oppose a leash or chained dog ordinance. They argue dogs aid children, stress kindness and responsibility, and warn confinement risks. They urge seeking alternative solutions and propose contacting mayor and commissioners. The writer emphasizes community ties and calls for balance between pets and regulation.
A nostalgic reflection on changing social life and the enduring value of dogs as true friends. The author notes faster living, shifting friendships toward business ties, yet honors the loyal dog as a constant companion. A Lawrence man recalls his collie Laddie as a lifelong friend he would want to meet in heaven.
Orval Pearson’s farm hosts a sand pump installation with testing planned for highway 10 paving west of Perry. Community notes record Sunday school outings, a farewell party for Betty Jane Schuler, funeral attendance, a lecture on the eighteenth amendment, and a large church gathering with a shower for Melva Pearson.
The town welcomes a circus parade with street sounds and excited chatter. Linwood residents Joseph McGrath and Marysville family visit Linwood for a week. illnesses and family travel noted. Pythean Sisters district meeting planned for May 27. Kansas City shoppers Selah Burnett and Myrtle Chance seen. Forest visit by Mrs. Zora Curtiss and Harry Stein.
A May 16 wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Sova united Miss Soe Hurd and Mr. Pa Sova with Rev. R H Burke stating. Guests included family from Perry rural high school, Red Town, and Plattsburg Mo. A reception featured pink white crepe decorations, singing, readings by Mrs Maud Webb and Mrs George Hamm, and a luncheon of chicken sandwiches and cake. Rev. Burke resigns as pastor effective June 1 1931 and junior B Y P A picnic is postponed due to muddy roads.
Linwood visitors from Lawrence and Bonner, Kan., and Kansas City, Kan., share updates. Farm Bureau meeting with 11 members and 1 guest, led by Carl Meinke, with readings and music. Senior class night at Linwood rural high school features class will, prophecy, and songs. Commencement set for next evening with Woodring presenting. Mr and Mrs Merrill and son from Washington, D. C., visit. Annual grade recital draws crowd. event highlights and closing remarks.
Sunday services were held with Johnson and Ward delivering sermons and a large attendance at the Johnson home for Sunday dinner. The community gathered for music at a piano duet and a program including a Glee Club, saxophone solo, and multiple speakers. Several local residents visited, attended school events, and welcomed guests from nearby towns as part of a busy weekend in Lawrence and McLouth area.
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