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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1932
Page
4
The Kansas Yearly Meeting of Friends marks its sixtieth anniversary in Lawrence with reflections on state history and early Kansas settlers. Meanwhile Kansas City reels from liquor raids amid federal enforcement fears and political pushback on federal relief spending, with Hoover facing GOP opposition over pork and fiscal policy.
Alfred E Smith notes many candidates pledge economy in public affairs before elections yet few keep promises after. He cites Hoover era reconstruction as hindered by Democrats in Congress slow to take the economic crisis seriously. Only a few cooperative moments led to timely action, while party loyalties caused delay and needless squabbling.
Speaker Garner escaped Democratic scrutiny to critique President Hoover’s Iowa address. Garner attacked relief measures as benefiting the “big fellows” while the President defended the actions, noting the banking crisis required swift relief. He argued that larger and smaller banks were saved together to protect money and credit for citizens.
After two years at City Drug Store Lester Heath resigns to move with Mrs Heath to Denver then Long Beach California to settle. Froeliger Mull wed morning at 9 30 by Judge Men ger with reception at home 307 West Eighth. Engagement announced Ruth Strong to Samuel Wilkes Bihr Jr of Hutchinson wedding next month. Kansas City priests parade drew many locals. San Diego guests hosted by Dr Gardner. Andreas Christopoulous to naturalize again and adopt name Christ to live in Lawrence. Birth announced of a daughter to Frank and Mrs Gleason.
Dorothy Helen born October 3 and Helen Louise born October 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Meek. Twenty five years earlier a Junior Class Party at F. A. A. Hall drew about 100 couples, with grand march led by Ernest Skofstad and Mary Murtaugh. Nearby, J. W. Miller's class surprised Mr. Miller, Earl Shelly to relocate to Lawrence, and Dr. H. C. Wheeler plans California winter. KU coach Bert Kennedy’s Jayhawkers won 38 to 0 at McCook Field, thrilling 1806 fans with standout play.
Forty years ago at Eudora the Kaw river bridge dedication attracted the largest local crowd aided by German citizens gathering for homeland celebrations. Judge Thatcher gave the dedicatory address on the bridge. Washington Hadley and wife arrived from California for the Friends Yearly meeting, guests of George Y. Johnson. Max Burkenroad of Omaha came to Lawrence to settle there. Marie Monroe returned from the East. Mrs. S R Holloway visits sister in Argentine.
Angina pectoris is described as a heart pain linked to coronary artery changes or to heart muscle cramp. Experiments by Sir Thomas Lewis suggest pain arises from impaired circulation in the heart muscle, not a heart cramp, with nitrates aiding by relaxing vessels to improve blood flow. Tomorrow Phrasologic Death.
The 1895 Presbyterian Synod of Kansas meets in Parsons with large delegations from all seven presbyteries. Dr. Lee Drake of Humboldt is elected moderator.
Tiger Eye Reeves faces Jess Markel and Goose Bend nesters after a back shooting on the Brazos. Babe and the foreman back Reeves as conflict escalates, with Reeves confronting Jess and uncovering motives, while Tiger Eye scouts the valley and plans to protect Nellie and her kin.
The Kid gazes from the Big Bench rim into a familiar valley near the Brazos as memories of home and threats from nested riders and rival Poole cattlemen swirl. A smudge of doubt lingers about blame for Wheeler’s ruin and Babe’s suspicions, while Tiger Eye Reeves prowls unseen.
The narrator recalls a girl with wonderful hair that flew loose as she ran from Pete Gorham. The braid hung to her waist and her hair looked like a banner in the sun, evoking a vivid, angelic image in a gingham dress.
Willy Nilly and Rip discuss finishing a roof repair on a sunny day. They plan to mend cracks and repaint to prevent leaks, debate supplies, and joke about manners and naps while characters from Quackerville appear in a light, comic scene.
A weary Willy Nilly withdraws from the scene saying he cannot visit the store in Puddle Mud due to exhaustion from trying to keep up manners. He leaves quietly to be alone and rest.
Paul Silvers of Kansas City Missouri remains in the Douglas County jail awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on his burglary conviction for the Lee Flory grocery theft at 1101 New York Street on November 6, 1931. He was tried in May, found guilty, denied a new trial, and bondsmen Eli Lee and Frank Forton posted $1,000 for appeal. the case reached the state Supreme Court on June 10, 1982 and is pending. Silvers was arrested again after bondsmen sought release, and is held awaiting the decision. Oil revenue: Topeka reports $606,900.88 in September gasoline tax, down from 1931 by $11,492.28. total since May 1, 1925 reaches $52,776.
Elke Charter members of the Elks lodge at Ottawa will be honored at the regular meeting tonight. Four teen charter members of lodge No. 803, organized August 14, 1902, are in Ottawa.
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