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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1936
Page
4
A collage of notices and dispatches notes political maneuvering during emergencies. It references farm labor and social security policies while discussing Texas Governor-elect Huxman’s upcoming months and the Russian stance toward Germany and Japan amid shifting international pressures.
A biblical quotation from Habakkuk 3 17 18 is printed in the November 23 1936 issue alongside a brief devotional note. The text cites produce failure and loss of meat due to drought or hardship but ends with a message of rejoicing in the Lord for salvation.
The country seems to bear up well at Tugwell retirement from the government. It notes the withdrawal of past wonder workers from power, including Gen Hugh Johnson Joseph Kennedy Raymond Meloy and others. A German writer questions US army tanks while American generals praise them. the debate may continue given cost.
Defense command orders removal of women children and noncombatants from Madrid as fascist and loyalist forces pound the capital. Civilians’ flight blights a city meant to deter attack, while a broader Pacific shipping strike tests the new neutrality policy and limits Americans abroad.
A looming split in federal administration circles centers on whether the emergency has passed. Some say conditions justify shaping policies assuming the crisis is over, while others recall how the cry of emergency proved effective in driving action over the past four years.
The jury in the Sperry-Faxon branch of promise suitcase suit found for the defendant after a brief deliberation. One ballot was taken as lawyers Sam and others argued the case in a heated trial. The verdict came quickly once the jury retired.
The narrator recalls a family tension as Ma criticizes Nan and her religious views. Nan’s son was sent to the reformatory, and Ma regrets the time spent praying for him instead of disciplining him.
Bishop handling case for Paul County candidate Walter L Payne assistant state treasurer wants to be state treasurer. He was born in Douglas county near Clinton and has lived here most of his life except years serving in Topeka. J F Metsker of Hurley Texas visiting relatives two weeks. Beth Dunn of Ottawa former Lawrence violin teacher accepted as pupil by Stitt of Leipzig. Miss Dunn sister of Mrs. R A Schwegler of Lawrence now with husband in Leipzig. Helen Bacher went to Ft Scott for suffrage tour Garnett Iola and other places. Alice Gilmore left for Dodge City to be head nurse at Soldiers Home. Divelbiss Smith a home wedding yesterday noon at Mrs John Divelbiss 1204 Connecticut street Miss Rose Diverbiss married to Mr Leslie Smith of Kidder Missouri. Rev Henry Wolfe officiated. The couple will live in Kidder where groom runs hardware business. Kappas Will Build Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority bought a lot at corner of Louisiana and Euclid for building. Property part of Thacher estate obtained from Mrs Peter Emery. Lot adjoins Prof Kester on Louisiana.
Miss Carrie Liebengood underwent an X ray test by Professor L I Blake of Lawrence, later needed a foot amputation due to abscesses tied to ankle disease. Dr Blake said the test did not cause the injury, noting tibial tuberculosis and surrounding complications. Governor elect Leedy arranged a residence in Lawrence, while local ties include A W Oliver and Adam Oliver visiting a father in town, and pregame jitters about KU football against Missouri. Ellen Smith hosted a birthday gathering for friends with Vera Smith assisting games. H B Kelly runs for state printer as a Populist paper plans in Topeka.
Willy Nilly tends Sweet Face after bears carry him back to Puddle Muddle. Sweet Face heals in a plaster cast while Willy Nilly worries about sleep and gratitude from the Puddle Muddlers. Sweet Face reflects on the praise he has received for bravery.
A lamb murmurs that others care for him as darkness falls around Puddle Muddle. He finds happiness within, clinging to a hopeful line about tomorrow titled The Writing.
Dr Clifford Sweet urges varied wholesome family meals to guide children toward healthy eating. He notes feeding difficulties often stem from willful behavior or emotional issues and stresses that a balanced diet need not be daily. Milk, meat, cereals, fat intake, and supplements should follow medical guidance.
Lydon Kansas November 23 Alex Ure 45 handy man and rent collector was convicted of slaying his employer Mrs Malvina Villemonte 67 Burlingame goat woman. A jury rejected a death sentence and judge Robert Price deferred the life term until December 4. Villemonte had kept goats on a small farm and vanished last December her body found July 6 in a basement grave showing a shot to the head. Ure initially admitted shooting but claimed it was at her request later testified he shot her to obtain property.
Rebecca Lydia Hemphill born September 17 1849 in Armstrong County Pa was the youngest of thirteen. She died November 12 1936 leaving two daughters Mrs Charles Craig and Mrs Luke Welch and three sons Harry Samuel and Fred. Her family moved to Kansas in 1854 and she married Isaac Hemphill in 1872. They lived on the Stony Point farm before moving to Lawrence in 1907. She was a Lutheran and rests beside her husband in Stony Point cemetery.
Inspector Kennedy pursues Terence Mahony and Ruth Fra yer as Am brose Lawson plots to use Elsa Tittle cinema star to trap Mahony. Elsa pushes a dangerous plan to meet Mahony at The Hawthorns near Clapham Common while Bassett arranges a distant, remote rendezvous. Lawson secretly refines a new, safer approach to seize Mahony and ship him out.
A sequence of short, quirky clippings from across the country. A Virginia couple wed after auto accident injuries, the bride fainting at the altar. A North Carolina man escapes serious harm after crashing into a cemetery and tombstones. A New Jersey hunter tags a deer bare-handed. Washington state doctors face stock fraud claim with a recovery. California case rules teeth as personal property in pocket law dispute. Colorado woman filches cash and checks from husband’s store safe.
Oak Grove and Winter residents hosted by Colman family. Emory Weakley returns from Nakomis to duties. Mrs. Weakley travels to Assumption to aid her mother Mrs. Kuhle. Mrs. Burnett and Mrs. Bruce visit Ted Brown home. Lawrence Leonhard vacations with Arthur in Manhattan. Mary K Frederick visits Independence relatives. Homer Weeks dines with H. K. Lury and attends Rebecca Hemphill funeral. Dolan family guests at Buck Creek and S. M. Dolan home.
Leslie Demeritt serves on a Lawrence jury. Missionary society meets in Topeka with Mrs Ebon Anderson. Devotional led by Mrs Ward after a noon dinner. Russell Woodard took FE G Woodard to Kansas City for care. Charivari honor for Mr and Mrs George Christian. Farm Bureau meets with Mrs William Johnson. Walter Mitchell improving. Mr and Mrs Kirkham house for pigeons attracting attention. Sunday school at Presbyterian draws seventy two. National mission Sunday next week with Rev Ward invited. Union Thanksgiving service at Nazarene Church on Nov 25 with Rev Ward. Presbyterian choir preparing cantata for Dec 13 and Christmas program later. Sympathy extended to Mrs Hans Lassen on loss of her mother Mrs George Tucker. Mrs Tucker laid to rest in Clinton cemetery beside husband and children. Ottis Hines’ brother Louis leaves for Cleveland.
Radio schedule for Monday November 22 lists WREN KMBC WDAF programs across audiences from 6 p m to 12 am. It includes dramas, musical programs, news summaries, operatic segments, and weather, with multiple hosts and orchestras noted for each hour. The Belvoir Royal Neighbors held their November meeting with Mrs. James Allison, drawing a good turnout.
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