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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1936

Page

4

Subscription Rates and Notices from Journal World May 29 1936

One year subscriptions 13 dollars with various carrier and calendar options. National and regional representatives listed in New York Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Kansas City St Louis Atlanta Detroit. Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations statements. Shelter belt project note cites 50 million trees planted in first year and fading administration enthusiasm amid rain.

Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc New York West 44Th St Chicago North Michigan Ave San Francisco Sansome Los Angeles New Orpheum Kansas City Baltimore Ave St. Louis Star Atlanta Walton Bidz Detroit General Motors Great Plains

Landon Support Grows in New York Delegation at Convention

Eight members of New York's uninstructed delegation of 90 signal intent to vote for Governor Landon at the Cleveland convention. Their pledge aligns with party sentiment, boosting the Landon bloc and sparking a broader “stop Landon” effort. The movement seems unlikely to gain momentum unless an effective check emerges.

New York Landon Cleveland Kansas

President holds vast relief fund under new amendment

A Senate hurried amendment to the deficiency bill gives President Roosevelt control of next year’s 1.425 billion dollar relief fund. The move, meant to streamline spending, risks turning the appropriation into a de facto campaign fund and draws concern about influence from political figures. The Kansas governor remains focused on his own campaign and continues as Landon.

Senate Roosevelt Congress Hearst London Gifford Pinchot Kansan Kansas Landon

Tax Bill Vote Deferred After Courtesy Informal Pleas

A vote on the new tax bill was postponed as Democratic senators sought to inform President Roosevelt of their unwillingness to back his latest proposals. The move reflects dissent within the party over tax measures.

Roosevelt

Prohibition Officers to Aid Weeklong Farewell Parties

Lawrence officials announce federal prohibition agents will assist next week in overseeing farewell parties on the hill to enforce decorum. Sheriff Cummings says several agents from the prohibition department will be present, with local police also on alert for violations.

Prohibition Lawrence W. J. Cummings Prohibition Enforcement Department Ben Douglas San Francisco San Francisco Call State of California Aimee Semple McPherson Los Angeles H. W. Keene Liberty Post American Legion C. B. Holmes Old Round Corner Round Corner Walter Varnum William Dunn Rhode Island Street Dallas Popplewell Dunn Myrol Moffet Dorothy Horton Betty Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Louis Kent Albert Williams H. S Fleming Liberty Memorial High School FE. A. Bleck George Kiefer Lawrence High School Helen Hungerford Ila Martin Wallace B. Fleming Baker University

Poor Pa

Uncle Henry prays long in church as the service drags on. Ma doubts heaven was listening toward the end.

Henry Publishers Syndicate

Honor Awards at Junior High Promotion Day

Principal J E Stonecipher awarded honors to pupils excelling in scholarship and attendance at promotion exercises yesterday. Herbert Weatherby earned the gold pin for six semesters of steady effort. Helen Harris achieved the highest perfect attendance with a flawless three year record, marking notable discipline at Junior High.

J. E. Stonecipher Herbert Weatherby Helen Harris

Semi-Finals In Handicap Golf At Local Meet

The handicap golf semi finals are set for this afternoon with Patterson versus Barteldes and Kinnear facing W. 8. Johnson after Johnson beat Newton Ross in the prior round. Also noted are satire events by Prof. Erwin Ross and other faculty participants, plus a detailed class day program and a Co H Monument dedication ceremony with speakers General Wilder S. Metcalf and Senator Chad Hamilton.

Patterson Barteldes Kinnear Johnson Newton Marie Ketels Herbert Cole Avere Olney Baldwin Mitchell Fthel Ulrich Gladys Henry Virginia Goff Frank Godding Holly Manrose Avery Olney Co. H Monument Co. H. Twentieth Kansas Wilder S. Metcalf Chad Hamilton Topeka W. J. Watson Augustus Dicker Mary Davidson Edith Davidson Grace Davidson James Davidson Co. H. Moody-Burkholder R. K. Moody Rebecca Joseph L. Burkholder C. A. Matson Burkholder Marianne Brook

Tornado Devastation Kills Hundreds in St Louis Area

Forties era report details May 27 tornado near St Louis causing at least 315 deaths with about 400 suspected dead overall, extensive injuries and millions in damage. Lafayette Park is leveled, Liggett and Myers plant loss estimated at 25 million, fires hindered by blacked streets. Cyclone group plans reorganization meeting and campus color dispute noted. An anniversary is observed for Josiah and Mrs Hoskinson.

St. Louis Rutger Street Lafayette Chateau Avenues Lafayette Park Cyclones Oid E. F. Goodrich Otto Fischer Indiana Street Bismarck Grove Margaret Baer Josiah Hoskinson Hocking County Ohio Vinland

Washburn High School to Hen Commencement Speech

Professor H E Chandler of the University of Kansas will deliver the commencement address to the Washburn high school class this evening at 8 oclock in Mac Vicar chapel on the Washburn College campus. The irrigation proposal for a multistate water conservation program was killed by the House committee. The Lawrence Business College starts a three month summer session in early June.

Lawrence High School Dread Training School Nebraska Chandler Topeka H. E. Chandler Department of Education University of Kansas Washburn High School MacVicar Chapel Washburn College Lawrence Business College

Joris Estate Sparks A Web Of Secrets After Jilts

After Eli and Fleming dump Rupert Joris for his drinking, Rupert marries Hope Devine within an hour. Dirk, Rupert’s brother, is drawn to Hope under strange circumstances, while an eerie figure appears at the gate. A cloak and a flashing white arm signal a mysterious watcher as tensions rise in the estate. Dirk begins a wild chase tomorrow.

Elinor Fleming Rupert Jors Rupert Hope Devine Dirk Hope Joris Altho Margaret Bell Houston

Tense Evening in the Webb Play and a New Bride

Dirk watches Hope attend the theater with Rupert and wonders about her origins and Elinor. Isabel teases Dirk with guesses about Hope while he recalls Madame Chowdhury. The scene hints at hidden pasts, class, and a looming doubt about Hope’s true identity.

Dirk Isabel Webb America Elinor Gage Seymour Rupert Hope Seymour Merritt Guinevere Phryne Salome Carmen el Paso Hone

Brave Rip Jumps To Parachute Hope From Plane

Rip bravely decides to use his plane harness as a parachute to escape danger high above the ground. He recalls Christopher the crow aiding his past, vows to seek home toward Puddle Muddie, and gathers courage to leap from the plane. Tomorrow’s page hints at further turn in the adventure.

Brave Rip Mary Graham Bonner Rip Puddle Muddle Puddle Muddie Christopher Crow Jess

How's Your Health Edited for the New York Academy

A reflective column discusses bedtime reading as mental hygiene, favoring wise ancient and literary figures over sensational fiction. It notes night fatigue dulls judgment and heightens fear of failure, suggesting excerpts from Pepys, Howell, and Doughty as calming, tomorrow turning to Poisonous Fruits and Vegetable Sprays.

New York Academy of Medicine Iago Galdston Epictetus Marcus Aurelius St. Francis Montaigne Francis Bacon Lucretius Goethe Shakespeare Pepys Howell Doughty Arabia Deserta

Puffy Demands End to Uncontrolled Blubbering

In a charged moment Puffy cries stop and urges an end to the flood of tears while expressing affection and frustration at the excessive crying. The scene centers on a dramatic outburst and a plea for restraint.

Flashy human oddities from scattered U S items

A collection of humorous and curious vignettes from American locales. An umpire jokes about eyesight after a car collision in Macon Georgia, a Mexico bank mix up with a Henry Ford bearer check, plumbers forget their solder at a Washington state convention, a robin nests on a drugstore sign in Norfolk Nebraska, Zion community recounts Alvin Ruesch becoming police chief, and a Chicago divorce case where false teeth purchase is cited as support.

Mexico D. F Luis Cuellar Bank of Mexico Henry Ford Tacoma Wash Washington Zion, UL Alvin Ruesch Wilbur Glenn Voliva Zion

Kansas News Briefs McPherson May 20

McPherson enjoins Dickey Oil from selling gas to Lindsborg municipal plant while allowing fuel use for local refinery. Judge Somers granted the order on Kansas Power and Light’s petition. Also, Anti Saloon League head predicts national prohibition will return at church assembly. Bethany college seniors awarded degrees. Dr Conrad Berdendorf spoke. Marathon Oil to drill eight offset wells for Decker No 1 in Graber pool. expected cost 30,000 per well. Army trousers and khaki shirts sent to Kiowa agency to be remade for children. Kim Thorpe active in films.

McPherson Dickey Oil Company Lindsborg J. G. Somers District Court Kansas Power and Light Company Somers Kiowa Indian Agency Anardarko Okla War Department

Lone Star graduates to participate in June 6 memorial high service

Rural Lone Star grads Arlene Flory Ethel Johnson and Harry Puckett will take part in graduation exercises June 6 at Memorial High School. Norville Smith of Topeka helped build a truck during a visit with Mr and Mrs J E Pith. Ladies Aid met with ten members to quilt and make noodles. Lone Star church will serve lunch and cold drinks at the Old Order annual meeting at Pleasant Grove. A rainy Sunday hampered travel but many attended the baccalaureate at Liberty Memorial High School. Cleve Bowser of Narrows Virginia visited Mr and Mrs H C Metsger before returning home.

Lone Star Arlene Flory Ethel Johnson Harry Puckett Memorial High School Norville Smith Topeka J. E. Pith Ladies Aid Lone Star Church Old Order Pleasant Grove Liberty Memorial High School Cleve Bowser Narrows H. C. Metsger

Family plans and visitors highlight small town notes

Mrs and Mr Weybright return from a trip after recovery from flu. Elda Weybright Fred Walters and two friends traveled from Topeka for a visit but mud prevented access. Dorothy Garbutt Viola Corner of Kansas City spent four days at home. William Johnson invites children and friends for his birthday next Sunday with a large crowd expected.

Elda Weybright Fred Walters Topeka Ralph Weybright Dorothy Garbutt Viola Corner Kansas City William Johnson

Radio Programs Friday Evening May 29 30

A dense schedule lists radio listings across WREN WDAF KMBC and WREX with concerts orchestras hosts and guest performers including Jimmie Allen Irene Rich Fred Waring Duke Ellington and Frank Fay Callin. A long array of times stations and acts fills the夜 programming through late night with weather forecasts headlines and musical variety.

Wren WDAF Jimmie Allen KMBC WDAP Frank Farrell Roake Carter Mario Cozzi Flying Red Horse Tavern Irene Rich WREX Tony Russell Lou Breese Orch XFC Music Guild KMEBC Hollywood Hotel Fred Waring Winthrop Williams Momento Musicale Mire Kestelanetz Richard Himber Nickelodeon Marion Talley Sorane Della Chiesa LongSovernor's Atvelsior Springs Daark Airkansas WDP Jesee Crawford H— Rabinett Hotes Congress Orch Tatler Rerpie Cummins Joe Hines Hmm Little's Orch Fletcher Henderson Ayvfair Afida Sturman IL5 KMLC George Givot Radio 1 Hoetel Biltmore Duke Ellington Statler Orch Wren Ubinoff Biltmore Tattler Plaza Ben Bernie Henry Kine Frankie Master Mayfair Phil Levant EMBC Philip Crane Joseph Cherniavsky Grand Terrace Oriental Gardens Senator Fishface Professor Figsbottle Ann Leafs Musicale Tom Terris Wren—Grenadier Guards Phil Spitaley Barbara King Jack Benny Queen Mary Wdaf—Concert Orchestra Tommy Dorsey WDAE Robert L. Ripley Republican Cavalocade Bowes’ Amours Walter Winchell Paul Whiteman RKMBC SBR Queen Mary, Siphony Orchestra Max Condon Twin City Robernson Stasia Bismarck Orch S.S. Queen Mary Howed Ely Hiranda Terrace Arch Soo WRE LDS Trianon Carl Ravazza KMRU Ever Palaen Hotel Orch Congress Orch Carl Schreiber

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