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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1933
Page
4
A brief religious verse from Psalm 55 14 reflects companionship and shared worship as friends walked together to God. The line emphasizes unity in faith and communal prayer within a spiritual gathering.
In an open letter Alfred E Smith criticizes the administration for constant policy experiments and urges stabilizing financial policy. He says the public will listen to truth, oppose opportunism, and reject professors who turn Americans into guinea pigs. Smith argues experience should guide policy, not perpetual experimentation.
A new Kansas Special Session measure allows cities to obtain part of the gasoline tax revenue via bonds issued for six years. Counties would hand over revenue to cities as they retire the bonds, aiming to boost relief funds this year. Douglas County resisted, signaling potential county board precedents for others to follow.
Reported talks of a U.S. ambassador change to Cuba signal a potential confrontation with President Grau’s regime. Circulating rumors claim Roosevelt may press for order under a two week window, a move seen as an ultimatum by some observers. The pace of NRAL intervention is noted as slower than expected, fueling uncertainty.
Fragmentary text references an alleged plan or explanation tied to Bruce Arten and a government program failure. The source is garbled, with missing context, unclear events, and uncertain agency involvement. No verifiable facts or dates can be established from the passage.
In early administration days the press fixated on what the government planned to do. Notice overplay and advance notices drew reader attention. A Hall Johnson chorus performance in Lawrence impressed, while the Chicago murder case followed a conventional path and was eventually solvable.
Ten years ago on Saturday November 25 Miss Alice Davis was guest of honor at a dinner in the parlor of the First Baptist church. Teachers and officers of the primary department of the Sunday school hosted the event to mark her fifteenth year of continuous service. Red roses were presented to the honoree.
A humorous item where Poor Pa complains that Dave spends all when they go out, as he always pays because Dave leaves his money in his other clothes. Appears in a depersonalized comic strip or column by Claude Callan.
Mrs CL Long and Mrs Carlely of Colby Kans report treatment for pneumonia at Memorial hospital. Mrs Eddy shows some improvement today. Mrs Sarah Sharpless of Whit California left for home after visiting friends. F Patty and small group from Indiana plan to visit with local families. Various local residents including Helen M Boyles and N D Bartlett family to host visits with Mr and Mrs Boyles.
Twenty five years ago this week, a desperate battle at Iowa City saw the Jayhawks victorious 10 to 5 over the Hawkeyes. Four lone Kangas rooters stood on the sidelines and cheered as Catlin's men closed the year with a win before about 3,000 fans. Off the field, Wichita rumors spread of K. A. Luther Barnes taking a new electrical company post. In community notices, Miss Margaret Wilbur visits family after attending Wellesley College, and a series of birthday and anniversary celebrations are noted at local homes, including Mr. and Mrs. Stubbs and Mrs. McCurdy hosting children and relatives.
Twenty five years ago the Kansas game drew crowds as families planned trips to Kansas City. Mrs A Gifford and Mr and Mrs Spaulding will attend the event while U University students prepare by canoeing the Kaw river route to reach the battlefield of the Jayhawks. Local residents share Thanksgiving visits and house parties as Lawrence hosts visitors from Kansas City and Pueblo Colorado.
Mrs J C White visited family of Dr C B Reed in Topeka for a week. Mr and Mrs Gleason hosted a high five party with elegant supper. Miss Miriam Blackman married Mr Valorous Brown at the bride's Rhode Island street home. They left for Palms California with Miss Cora Blackman. Mrs Morrison of Oxford Ohio visits sister Mrs Drysdale. Mrs Saunders former Emma Stewart injured in a carriage accident. Ed Rousell Covey Edna Davidson Lillie Wilson attend Holton event Nov 29 for FLA aid. Amateur Lawrence talent spreading. Mrs H Cohn returns from Scottish Rite Masons celebration in Wichita.
Dr Thomas H. Popplewell will deliver a 3 o clock Sunday afternoon lecture on the Acts of the Apostles at North Lawrence Christian Church. All are welcome to attend.
Curt Teanyeon and Paul St Claire chase the Igor Karakhan crook from the Royal Mounted days, posing as prospectors at Russian Lake. Sonya warns of danger as a half breed attempts an attack, but a pair of strangers intervene and subdue the assailant. They seize a canoe to move the threat across to the mainland in a tense moment.
A woman fends off a drunken pursuer during a fishing trip on a pine island. After catching a seven pounder, Sonya realizes she is trapped as a man approaches from the dark, threatening to cut off her escape. She steadies, plans a dash to her damaged canoe, while two shadowy figures loom beyond the pines.
A playful tale features Christopher and the Crow prank where clothes are pulled from Grandma’s line provoking laughter. Willy Nilly questions the missing money as Christopher admits the prank but vows to help restore chores, while Grandma forgives.
Tex Guinan who died November 5 in Vancouver left her estate to Mrs. Bessie Guinan of New York. The will was filed today in surrogate court. The value of the estate was not determined.
A discussion outlines practical crumbs for avoiding colds. It highlights vitamin A as crucial for respiratory and digestive tract defenses, notes how deficiency weakens membranes, and urges a balanced diet. It also advises minimizing close contact with the sick, washing hands after contact, and keeping feet and extremities warm and dry to reduce infection risk.
Waukesha reports a fire rescue where Officer Vernal Tuttle dashed into a smoke filled grocery to save a cat and spectators claimed he saved nine lives. Yonkers and New York items note political mix ups and spelling disputes between Roosevelt and Litvinoff with light irony.
Community notices report Miss Dean Wadkins visiting relatives in Kansas City and guests of the Jenkinson and Pawlson families. J R Penner dies after long illness. services held at DeSoto Christian church. miscellaneous shower for Miss Julia Kelly in Monticello. multiple families visit Kansas City and Lawrence for medical and family reasons. Machine Gun Bill passed by the Senate, sending to the governor. bill penalties and vehicle search rights outlined.
Dr J M Mott reported to police that a handbag belonging to a physician was stolen from his car parked outside his home at 1536 New Hampshire Street last night.
William Stryker, Kansas state superintendent of public instruction elect, announces plans to provide school textbooks free to children. The statement reflects early moves toward universal access to educational materials in the state during 1896.
A London piece critiques the Japanese torpedo concept that carries a steersman, arguing such self sacrifice corrupts noble sacrifice. It warns against leaders who demand prisoners of faith and urges personal discernment over blind obedience to warlord aims. The writer vows to give life only for Christ’s sake.
Topeka November 25 AP Slightly colder weather was expected across Kansas weekend with no substantial rain or snow in sight. Clouds covered much of the state while the sun could peek through, with temperatures forecast to rise to 60 to 65 degrees tomorrow.
In 1839 Samuel Cunard formed the British and North American Royal Mail Steam Packet Company to operate the first steamship line between Britain and America. The Britannia sailed from Boston in July 1840. A sermon by Gannett on July 29, 1840 framed this era of transatlantic travel.Meanwhile university enrollment rose as farmers anticipated better prices.
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