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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1935
Page
4
The piece notes business leaders urging steadiness amid unsettled plans for state textbook changes. Governor Landing backs an orderly review, while partisans push quick action. It compares European gold standard debates and mocks failed plans as France contends with its economic path. General Johnson is cited in a quip about the extinct dodo.
Kansas shifts from drought fear to flood risk as subsoil stores fill lakes and rivers rise. The piece notes earlier desert fears from Tugwell and contrasts with current abundance, while reflecting on political shifts and the fate of the New Deal and NRA. Former King George of Greece is also mentioned in passing as exile nears twelve years.
A cash drawer in the Old Home Town Elks lodge was broken into last night and 88 in small change stolen. No police report was filed as the thief is believed to be familiar with the rooms. The incident follows other local happenings reported in today’s brief items.
The University Oratorio Society wrapped its season with Mendelssohn s cantata The Hymn of Praise sung by a nearly 100 voice chorus conducted by Professor Penny. Soloists Miss Warren and Rev G D Rogers also performed. Rogers received a three foot high loving cup from the society as thanks for his work. A brief concert preceded the main piece featuring Mr Yaton Mr Farrell Miss Noyes and Professor Penny. Baron De Watteville reported cattle arrival telegram from Switzerland. Burglars entered Jim Britton s home late last night.
A wry quip from a 1935 Publishers Syndicate piece reflects on marriage and money, noting that an aging uncle jokes about fools who think wealth can travel to Heaven while hinting at contentment with a younger spouse.
Two weddings occurred last night in North Lawrence with Rev A L Goudy and Rev G D Rogers officiating. W T Dias and Mina Perky wed at the bride's home. Stuart and Bertha Wallenzien also married. A garden party hosted by Unitarian ladies at Col and Mrs Learnard drew a large crowd, with music by the Haskell band and a mandolin club, raising funds for the church organ.
A discussion on psychotherapy outlines its role alongside medicine. It notes stigma around mental treatment, defends psychotherapy as valuable when integrated with medicine, and clarifies that psychoanalysis is not the only form. It highlights reassessment, suggestion, and psychological task methods as effective options.
In a vivid frontier scene, Top Notch hosts a lively trading gathering at his general store as Indians barter arrow heads for berries syrup for beads bright belts for nuts. Christopher Columbus Crow keeps the best bright goods, and the group enjoys games dances and a pow wow as they prepare to depart for a grand celebration. The Puddle Muddlers regret seeing them go but cherish the memory of the event.
Rep U S Guyer urges Republicans to embody Lincoln era charity at the Springfield Midwest conference. He calls for fidelity to GOP fundamentals, opposition to New Deal fallacies, unity, and unselfish service over personal politics to secure a 1956 victory. He advocates sobriety, olive oil spirit, and avoiding gun politics while stressing party loyalty and broad humanity.
Henry Brinkman was reelected chairman of the Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce at this morning’s meeting. C. W. Pollam was reelected vice-chairman. A cooperative sales day named Lawrence Sales Day was planned for June 20. Summer closing hours were set to begin July 1.
Thompson sisters Lois and Lelia, Tahlequah, charged with assault with a dangerous weapon in the March wounding of Jack Christie, will have preliminary hearings June 14 after a defense request postponement. Christie was wounded by officers after the sisters allegedly led them to a roadside location. Lois also faces a district court case for pistol assault on Daniel Shaw, a Chinese student, whom she accused of being an extortionist.
Alison confronts confusion over a telegraph mix up and a mysterious visitor. Daphne teases while Robert Rede probes the charming, unseen architect Westurn, and Alison fears a hidden motive in the fragile breakfast hours at Brett House.
Betty Lou Stewart visits grandparents in Baldwin area. Dr. and Mrs. David L. Young plan June stay in Kirksville Mo for osteopathy graduate work. The state YWCA board met in Baldwin chaired by C Durkee of Augusta outlining eight winter conferences at Greensburg Hill City Paola Sterling Winfield Beloit Emporia Parsons and sessions at Camp Ward. Florence Stane and Mrs. Herbert Smith reported Chicago regional conference. Attendees included executive secretary Miss Sto and Esther Erickson. Mrs. C C Durkee Mrs. Andrew Schoepper Mrs. A K Reppert Mrs. Jessie Johnson Mrs. E P Seymour Mrs. Herbert Smith Mrs. Maude L. Breese and Mrs. Gander. Mrs. Clarridge ill at home northeast of town with daughter Clare ill with measles. Mrs. Minnie Collins of Lawrence visited Baldwin. Mrs. Alfred E. Leach left for Cottonwood Falls then Emporia for PEO convention.
Chapter CE delegate Dr M D Ballard will be away two weeks in June visiting San Diego and Seattle with his daughter Suzanne. Dr James Chubb spoke at Shawnee county Sunday School workers conference in Topeka. Miss Jane Goodsill spent weekend in Kansas City. Hobbs family from Topeka visited Baldwin for a birthday. O'Dell family from Topeka called on friends. Stewart and Beeks families visited Overbrook. Funeral services for Mrs Hermine D Anderson were held at First Methodist Baldwin with tributes to her life of sacrifice and care for her children. Mrs Anderson survived by three children and five grandchildren. Burial at Oakwood. Baldwin High School commencement held with Dean Paul Kochan delivering address on future prospects. Kochan urged cooperative effort at Baker and Baldwin.
Radio listings show WREN WDAF KMBC and WRES programs from 5:30 to after midnight with operatic, comedic and orchestral acts. Notable items include Ruby Mercer soprano Jack Armstrong Amos n Andy Guy Lombardo and Fred Allen plus Billy Burns and Allen. A weather forecast and late news close the day.
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