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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1935
Page
4
The Philippines move toward self government with U S support and growing readiness for freedom. The policy shift from restricting business to a breathing spell ending, aiming to restore confidence and recovery, while Democrats push anti Landon tactics that backfire. The American Bankers link money flow to small firms and revival prospects, noting big firms need capital to kickstart expansion.
Senator Borah from Idaho plans to stress trust busting as a core issue in the next presidential race. He believes the topic remains relevant across campaigns even as other issues dominate public attention and debate over the new deal legislation reshaping industry.
In Kansas, discussions hint at dismantling parts of the New Deal while Senator Borah plans to spotlight the most dangerous element. The piece notes WPA overheads, salary cuts for campaign funds, and echoes Helvering era ideas, with Evan Griffith urging no disruption to WPA to connect unemployed men with work.
Lawrence physicians and ministers plan a Thursday conference dinner at the Eldridge to foster common interests with future gatherings planned. A charity cot endowment for surgical patients is announced from a December backstage play at Bowersock Opera House, featuring The Toastmaster with Jay Wellington.
Forty years ago on Friday November 15 the Presbyterian congregation announces the installation of Mr Banker's long service as pastor. Rev John S Glendenning of Topeka will conduct the services as the church prepares for this ceremonial step with the faithful attending church twice next Sunday.
A humorous note about a feeble old Uncle Henry and a misinterpreted marriage expectation. The piece by Claude Callan, under Publishers Syndicate, reflects a lighthearted take on family dynamics and aging through a dated voice from 1935.
Rev. T. D. Davis will preside at the installation sermon and the evening service when the formal installation occurs. Earlier, Prof. Ira C. Stevenson will be ordained and installed as elder by Mr. Banker. Mrs. Hutchings and daughter Helen return from an eastern trip. Mrs. Zerby leaves to join her husband in Arkansas City for a joint trip. C. L. Newby of the Western Union injures his foot when a forty five pound weight falls on it last evening. Mrs. Sinclair hosts a dancing party in honor of Miss Edith Kelly with music by Saunders orchestra. Folding beds offered at Forest City price starting $60, reduced by $1 daily until sold at Robertson Bros. 808 Mass. Mrs. Ewing of Decatur, Ill. arrives to visit Judge Charlton.
Abilene civic services for C L Brown public utilities magnate who died in Wilmington Del will be held at 3 p m tomorrow at the Brown memorial home for the aged he donated to the city Burial will be in Abilene cemetery. Paola reports the death of Robert Allen 60 at his farm near here from self administered poison. He was despondent over finances and was the son of the late Judge Arthur Mason Allen of Kansas City. Hiawatha Joe Torkelson 26 who escaped from the state hospital at Topeka a week ago was recaptured after a fight with five officers. Sheriff John Oitsen located him in a hotel and called for aid from Falls City. Torkelson is a former heavyweight boxer. Wichita Young Democrats plan a rally at Emporia to map a district meeting for December 1 and a district convention. Speakers include Bob George Lebo candidate for the US senate, Rep Randolph Carpenter and Jibo Hewitt of Wichita. Topeka the state interscholastic basketball tournament site selections and possible track and field meet assignments were reviewed by the state high school athletic association board of control. Wichita Kansas peace officers, meeting in semi annual convention, elected Lou Rich ter Marion county sheriff as president, O W Wilson Wichita police chief as vice president, and Noah S Wiggins of the state reformatory Hutchinson as treasurer. Jola was chosen for the 1936 annual meeting. more than 200 officers were expected for a pistol shooting contest.
In Des Moines on November 14, Governor Clyde Herring faced a gambling charge tied to a bet on a prize dog in the Minnesota Iowa football game. The charge was dismissed as filed in the wrong jurisdiction after Assistant County Attorney Edwin Moore explained the error.
Kansas City report says Dr. John D. Brock began his seventh year of daily air jaunts today on his 2,191st consecutive flight. He planned a trip to Oklahoma City but returned as snow fell over Kansas City, keeping his streak alive despite threatening clouds and near zero ceilings.
Anne Farnsworth, cut out of a Farnsworth legacy, finds shelter with nurse Teela Sorki’s family in Union Town. As she tunes plans to uncover her true identity and the will’s curious cannery clause, she confronts secrecy, romance, and a foreshadowed family mystery amid a Finnish bath outing and a new house project.
Anne and John Neuman discuss the fisheries war looming over Luke Farnsworth’s lawful orders as Cannery and coast workers brace for changes. Rob Crocker’s takeover and Uncle Lee’s authority threaten peaceful distribution while Judge Kellogg’s will hints at traps and fishermen’ rights.
In a rainy night scene the Puddle Muddle crew, ducks, bears, and Christopher the bird cope with flooding. The wind shifts, sun returns, and Willy Nilly orders repairs while Jelly Bear and others reflect on muddles and thanks as they plan gifts.
A brief AP dispatch notes Delaware city adopting a silver standard for wages through Christmas to spur shopping. Employers agree to pay in silver dollars, per Chamber of Commerce rationale, as a festive economic gesture. A separate item cites a San Francisco false alarm.
Firemen carry 60 pound extinguishers up 542 steps to San Francisco City Hall dome higher than Washington capitol. In Topeka an elderly Negro woman signs relief receipts with an X changed to an O after marriage. Auto crashes church steps, porch and home, then bursts into flames while police hunt the driver. A Chicago man confesses to robbing church poor boxes about 75 times, boasting of feigned piety. In Los Angeles a mouse baked in bread sickens Mrs. Mary Novis White, sister of radio singer Donald Novis, endangering her appetite and career amid a 34000 Bull suit against a bakery.
Edited for the New York Academy of Medicine explains rickets as a vitamin D deficiency traced to calcium and phosphorus utilization. It notes cod liver oil, fresh air, and ultraviolet light as key factors, citing experiments with puppies and lion cubs to illustrate sunlight and diet roles in preventing the disease.
Concordia Nov 14 Arraignment of John Pesek a RaVenna Neb wrestler and grayhound fancier on five charges from his arrest Nov 4 was continued to an undetermined date after a 17 mile chase He faced reckless driving drunken driving liquor possession and transportation charges while en route home after attending the National Coursing Association meet at Abilene
SIGEL residents including Mr and Mrs Alva Petefish Miss Mildred Petefish Mrs Lee Cox and Doris Cox spent Wednesday in Lawrence with Mr and Mrs Rex Johnson and Dean. George Strahan Fritz Balkey and Jimmy Christy drove to Hop jer to Mr Balkeys home. Balkey has assisted R K Glatthaar and will stay in Hepler for winter. A surprise party honoring Mrs Robert Martins birthday was held October 28 at Martins home with guests including Ben Shields Miss Stauffer Winsler and Arnold Christy. Clifton Warrington of Fort Riley is home on a 60 day furlough spending Wednesday to Saturday in Fort Riley on business.
Fatigue and muscular weakness indicate insufficient vitamins. Symptoms include loss of appetite, constipation, lower resistance to infections, weight loss, tooth defects, and nervousness. Every person should obtain all six vitamins. Commander products claim to supply vitamins A through G. take one with each meal. Available at Rickerd-Stowits Drug Co.
A fragmented schedule lists radio programs across WDAF KMBC WREN WREN stations for Friday evening November 35, including talk shows, orchestras, drama, sports, and variety acts with numerous named ensembles and performers. Saturday and Sunday listings continue with varied broadcasts such as sports parades, musical ensembles, and drama, featuring many stations and artists.
Miss Virginia Simmons visited Friday with Mr and Mrs H W Phillips in Lawrence for a teachers meeting. Families from Lawrence attended gatherings in Williamstown Topeka and Emporia, with many Sunday visits and a Kanwaka Literary club luncheon. A note on Grand Canyon discovery and Hawaii spending since 1935 appears alongside local business ads.
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