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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1935
Page
4
A column notes that although federal kidnapping laws curb crime, a recent sensational Pacific coast case shows crime adapts. It urges relentless enforcement, and warns that a bonus march would harm veterans and national dignity, while stressing prudent political action and Republican priorities for the next election.
Kansas Democrats push to replace John G. Stutz as relief administrator. His prior municipal finance work and a comprehensive relief reporting system underpin the Kansas setup. The outcome will test direct political pressure on nonpolitical officials amid evolving relief arrangements.
The article notes heightened government emphasis on efficiency and accountability, with German and French authorities willing to talk. a Topeka AP dispatch reports a relief case where a family complains they cannot get enough aid and may seek work. It cites broad support for extending the wheat contract as an emergency measure but warns against permanent, heavy costs.
Workmen demolish the old county garage east of the jail after a spring fire. A modern smaller tile structure will replace it on the site. Several social items note engagements and departures including Miss Edna Anderson training in Topeka, Mrs. Kreeck leaving for Paraguay, and Prof. Coghill’s leave for study in Philadelphia Yale. Jacob Mayer leaves for Sydney, Ohio to join Ohio Electric Co.
Twenty five years ago on a Monday morning at about 7 o clock R E Menzel owner of West End Bakery suffered a badly fractured hip and ankle when his delivery wagon overturned at the Pinckney and Indiana streets corner after his horses were frightened Dr John Ruolph attended him at home and Dudley Asher was nearby at the scene of the accident.
The completed loop on Ontario street links the Mississippi and Tennessee lines. The first car, piloted by President Emanuel and city officials, covered the loop from Massachusetts and Henry back in thirty minutes. Service will run every fifteen minutes. The piece also notes visits and social events in Lawrence, including tea plans and school appointments.
Fort y years ago on Monday May 27 Bell plans to organize a new band of thirty five with twenty five already agreeing. Mr Bell will lead at an 8 PM meeting in his music store setting high standards. A prior First Regiment tone is cited for comparison.
London reports hopeful that the United States will lead a new world currency and trade conference to stabilize international exchange. Berlin announces Anglo German naval talks to start June 4 in London with Ribbentrop heading the German delegation. Paris notes government opposition seeks to push for dictatorial finance powers amid talk of gold outflows. Tokyo warns a navy pamphlet portrays Japan as a target of U S sea power.
Rev. Peter Woodward 90, a longtime Jesuit and former St. Marys college faculty member, died yesterday in St. Marys. Born in Canada, he came to the United States in 1865. his 69 years in the Jesuit order are noted in a concise obituary.
The author argues that surgeons and general practitioners contribute to foot disability through footwear. He claims the flat foot is a natural relaxed state and not a deformity while a high arch is a sign of stiffness. Dancers and barefoot peoples illustrate natural mobility, contrasting with modern shoeed life.
In a tale set in Puddle Muddle the Duck family and neighbors gather as an Indian baby is born in a tepee. Willy Nilly must name the papoose based on the first object he sees, with the mother declaring the rule and the group awaiting his choice. The story ends with the hint of the name Little Hummingbird.
The column highlights a string of short items from various cities. In Gastonia thieves steal 150 feet of 2,600 volt wire darkening 158 connections. In St Joseph a superintendent receives a dime in a letter for a 1905 streetcar fare, Henderson sends back a nickel. In Rockford a 93 year old veteran joins a historic post. In Des Moines a baby is born in a taxi during a race to a green light. In Lincoln a burglar drags a safe into a fridge and makes off with 400 dollars. The page ends with a push for classified ads.
Alison Bede seeks meaningful work beyond wealth and asks Guy Western to help her find a job aiding those in need. They bond over shared values amid lunch in London and reveal tensions with her forthcoming stepmother Daphne Somers as Alison returns home to a tense family scene.
Mrs Frank Allison, visiting in Kansas City, returned home Tuesday evening. Several from the vicinity attended the Ford sale Tuesday afternoon and the Linwood class night program. Betty and Jack Gurss of Linwood visited Everett and Merle Allison. Ralph Henak attended the last day of the Linwood school picnic. Miss Marceline Ward stayed with Miss Mary O Wright in Linwood. Commencement exercises were held in Linwood Thursday evening. Charles Henik and son and Frank Henik visited De Soto Saturday. Frank and Fred Henik spent Sunday with the Cline family in Tonganoxie. Heavy rains altered creeks Big Stranger and Nine Mile near overflow. Roy Allison and family visited sister in Kansas City Sunday. Geneva Oliver, ill in Lawrence, underwent an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital and is recovering. Eve and Aileen Anderson have moved from Linwood to stay with their parents.
Over the past week Mrs Elmer Nichols and Delia have mumps while Raymond Hoff sommer and family visited Lecompton relatives. Viola Nichols is absent with red measles and Raymond Nichols ill with mumps. Mrs O A Bidinger attended graduation exercises in Topeka and visited St Francis Hospital. Rev W J Huscher returns from Leonardsville conference. Mrs Fred Kamenschroder and Mrs John Kraft make visits. George Murph home hosts and others travel between Baldwin Topeka and Abilene for family events and illnesses.
Radio schedule from KMBC WREN WDAF and others outlining programs for Monday evening May 27 including orchestras, comedies, and musical variety. Notable items include Wayne King's Serenade and Amos ’n’ Andy, plus tomorrow's continuation and late-night headlines and weather forecasts. Several named performers and stations are listed throughout, with partial program timings and titles.
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