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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1936
Page
4
A Lawrence Kansas newspaper item references Memorial Day honors and the nation’s veterans, then notes King Edward's May 12 1937 coronation with Premier Baldwin stating plans for a coronation of a queen. The piece blends observance with international royal update.
As the Republican national convention convenes and President Roosevelt tours, a spotlight clash looms with the President likely to lose some visibility. Roosevelts showmanship will be taxed against Cleveland developments drawing public interest, while French efforts for closer U S ties and a hoped for loan spark debate about American lending.
Former President Hoover plans to attend the Cleveland convention with no declared candidate support. Analysts in Washington weigh the visit's impact on GOP unity and the party's new deal principles as Hoover aims to steer the campaign toward a definite program.
The article notes Mr. Hoover's plan to boost the convention nominee's chances and reports Michigan Black Legion members burning robes after a murder publicity storm. It remarks on the organization's rapid disintegration under exposure and contrasts with positive rainfall effects in western Kansas.
As June nears many Lawrence people depart for Europe and elsewhere. F H Smithmeyer heades to England Scotland and the Bavarian Alps for about three months. Mrs A B Weaver and Miss Helen Friend sail June 15 from Quebec on the Mont Royal for six weeks abroad. A party of nine including Oleta Johnson and Marian Ross will summer in Europe. Prof Jens P Jensen leaves for Quebec June 3 to reach the Scandinavian countries. Other travelers include Mr and Mrs Rowlands and Mrs D J Rowlands on a motor trip to Columbus and Canandaigua, and Prof and Mrs William Savage visiting Megan Conn. Also noted are plans for Cambridge Mass Seattle Washington Flagstaff Ariz and other locales. Clyde M Blair promoted to head Haskell Institute succeeding Supt Peairs. Blair, Lawrence native and former Chilocco superintendent, will lead Haskell. Tea hosted by Mrs T H Chalkley honored Fred Tenney and guests. several young women hosted a dancing party at the Country Club.
Pauline Luptad Lorna Jean McElhinny and Elizabeth Shawnee attended a farewell surprise party chaperoned by several hosts at Rev and Mrs George W Burgin home Saturday night. The Burgins depart Wednesday for their new Nickerson home. About fifty guests joined the gathering. A Thursday family dinner at Mr and Mrs A L Lundy celebrated the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mrs Lundy’s parents Mr and Mrs D L Wiles of Abilene.
Twenty five years ago on May 30 Mrs A D Weaver and Miss Amorette travel to New York meeting Miss Aileen Weaver then sail June 8 for a trip abroad. University of Kansas Senior Class picnic at Potter Lake after regatta and water sports. Golf finals at Dread Links with K H T Jones favored to win. last year’s champ. Four O Clock picnic at Lake View chaperoned by Miss Shaler and Miss Pesirs. The Senior Farce The Missing Link prepared for commencement week with music by Matt Graham and book by Parker and McAdams. Dr Homer Oatman of San Diego visiting A D Oatman and Mrs A G Ulrich. Beery Block sold to J E Stubbs for 33000 at Massachusetts and Quicy streets.
Forties era notes say Prof Blackmar leaves for Europe and Alma Gibson assists summer students. Daisy Orton to give a piano recital with Louis Appy and Carl Preyer, completing her post graduate work. Grace Breyfogle from Baker University is highlighted. Also game notes from Poehler Mercantile Co. versus Turners, Wobbler club officers, and a horse accident involving Mrs. C. C. Irwin near Trilby alleys.
Actress Ann Harding arrived in Montreal with her seven year old daughter to challenge her ex husband Harry Bannister. Bannister and a lawyer planned to seek a writ of habeas corpus to prevent the child's departure with Harding. They travelled from New York by air to St Hubert Airport and then by taxi.
Robert Camden known as Robin Hood of the Ozarks received a life sentence from Circuit Judge E. Dearing after pleading guilty to the murder of Reverend James A. Radford in Camden Centerville Missouri.
Dirk tails Hope after a late rendezvous through Manhattan and Yonkers in a tense chase. He follows to ensure her safety while weighing his role as protector, suspecting danger yet hoping for a harmless outcome. Hope moves with quiet purpose as Dirk cycles between guardian and possible witness.
Rip is confused and frightened as events unfold rapidly at the County Fair. He recalls a parachute jumper pulling a rip cord to deploy a parachute and realizes he must pull something himself before the danger overwhelms him.
In a New York Academy of Medicine feature, Dr Iago Galdston argues that widespread use of poisonous insecticides on fruits and vegetables endangers consumers. He cites 1935 FDA seizures of 338 interstate shipments, 299 of them apples, all with excessive residues, urging uniform state enforcement to protect public health.
Flashing items chronicle oddities from 1918 enlistment papers signed with X marks to a New York emergency squad rescuing a cat stranded on a cafe roof. Other notes include jail transfer delays for radio talk on crime and a partial report from Anchorage on dental director Dr. T J Pyle.
In Kiel Germany the Nazi navy conducted a grand review as the latest fleet steamed through Kiel Bay. It marked Germany’s strongest naval display since World War II, signaling the revival of its armed maritime power. Charles F Hobbs, Kansas insurance commissioner, announced he will seek re election in the Republican primary.
A detailed listing of radio programs for Saturday May 30 and Sunday June 14, naming stations WREN KMBC WDAF and others. Includes piano recitals by Ethel Jean Melone Ruth Orcutt and Alice Merle Conger, news notes, orchestras, choruses, and various musical acts with times from 2:00 p.m. to after midnight. Names include James Morgan Webb Wren, Frank Fay Callin, Paris Spiralny, Duke Ellington, Glenn Frank, and many station lineups.
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