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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1936
Page
2
A compact history of Kansas Republicans from the 1850s to 1860, detailing the formation of the party in Osawatomie, key figures like T. Dwight Thacher, Oscar Learnard, C. H. Branstrom, and the influence of Lincoln and Greeley. It covers the anti slavery platform, conventions, and Kansas' shifting ties amid national politics.
Socialist presidential hopeful Norman Thomas will speak in Southwark tomorrow afternoon if weather permits. The talk is sponsored by a local resident club led by John Tiercey. indoor venue at the Unitarian church if outdoor conditions fail. Then an ad urges safe auto, truck, and fire insurance via Butcher at phone 892.
The reader encounters a jumble of questions covering geography history and measurement. It asks about Azeri biai Freyja and Frigga the New York Vermont lake near Quebec the Gettysburg battle Melos Milo the Regnault painter and the Roman Empire's greatest extent also asking about crepe chiron dress fabric and a metronome.
The KU time check matches the Arlington Observatory, with the big whistle driven by an electrical system since 1938. Two identical units control class and convocation timings, using a perforated drum and pins to trigger the whistle. The master clock stays synchronized with a generator, 300 pounds of steam power the blow. Prank blasts disturb campus, two night signals trigger a fire alarm. A KU coed receives a letter from a summer romance, while Sigma Delta Chi plans a trip to the November convention. Dorothy Ann Martin, former KU student, performs in Naughty Marietta on tour.
Thirty members of Company M and Company TE of local national guard units rode a chartered bus to Kansas City to assist Kansas City Kansas guardsmen during President Roosevelt's visit. The volunteers will be excused from drills next week and are expected to return by 7 to 8:50 this evening.
The seventh annual Kansas Baptist convention opens in Coffeyville on October 13 with meetings led by the Kansas Baptist Ministerial Association, the Kansas Baptist Women's Union, and the Kansas Council of Baptist Men, continuing through Thursday night.
Market notes show cattle trading slowly with beef steers down to three dollars lower and bids weak. New Mexico stock steer calves bring about 7.28 with light activity on prime feed steers. Sheep and lambs remain mostly steady with lambs uneven and attention on western shippers and native stock.
Aboard en route to Detroit on October 18, Alf M Landon declared if elected he would end New Deal abuses, return relief administration to the states with federal grants, require merit in officials, and create real jobs while avoiding political manipulation. He urged direct aid to those in need, attacked the Roosevelt administration, and highlighted twelve million unemployed as proof of failure.
Manhattan Kansas October better stock watering facilities reduce erosion damage under a conservation program. Harry H Umberger director of college extension forecast at a Farm Bureau conference in Lay Kansas counties receive payments for digging wells constructing ponds and water spreading to control soil washing on native soils. Economists estimate grazing capacity has fallen about 50 percent in 30 years while soil washing has risen 50 percent due to drought and grass damage.
Chancellor E H Lindley of the University of Kansas will give the opening address at the Horace Mann Centenary conference at Antioch College Yellow Springs Ohio Friday morning. The two day conference features educators including John Dewey George Zook Charles Kettering and Karl Compton on Education in Democracy. Lindley plans to reach Lawrence for Parents Day dinner and will travel from Wichita after addressing the Kansas Synod in Wichita Wednesday afternoon.
Local page notes stray lines about box scores, ballot talk, and November plans mixed with a report of Mrs. Alva Petefish delivering lilacs from blooming bushes. Justice W. A. Smith and Mrs. Smith visited Lawrence, calling on Mr. and Mrs. John Lees, secretary of Standard Life.
Thousands from southern Kansas and northern Oklahoma converged on Wichita to see President Roosevelt as he passed en route to Lawrence stadium. Police and Fort Riley troops cleared main streets two hours before his arrival, with expectations of up to 150000 along a 15 block drive to the park. The clear day drew crowds to the ball park and stands filled early.
Acting Wichita detective chief Leroy Bowery estimates about 180000 people saw President Roosevelt during a 90 minute stop in Lawrence stadium. He credits Fort Riley troops and the University of Wichita ROTC for crowd mobilization. About 30000 gathered in the stadium and 150000 lined the 14 block route from Union Station to the venue.
Short funeral services for Anna Phifer aged 72 will be tomorrow at 9 from St Luke s A M E church. Burial will be in Fort Scott. Edgar Salisbury s funeral will be Wednesday afternoon at Ninth Street Baptist church with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Burial arrangements and details given for viewing at Miles Funeral home.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt stood beside the open presidential car in Wichita as her husband spoke to a large crowd. She wore a maroon dress with blue chenille and carried an orchid corsage while supporters, including women with peace banners, cheered along. The scene featured a diverse mix of locals, Indians in regalia, and a peace scroll gift from Wichita women.
A coroner's inquest found Edgar Salisbury was killed by an accident while driving west of Lawrence on Highway 40 Saturday night. James Donelan, driving a pickup with Jane Everest as passenger, testified seeing Salisbury's truck suddenly. witnesses described injuries and scene as authorities noted engine trouble. Salisbury died from shock and internal injuries with both legs fractured.
The Association of American Railroads reports preliminary estimates from 89 Class One roads show September operating revenues up 16.4 percent from a year earlier. Roads accounted for 276,076 in earnings versus 247,16,076 last year, based on 77.2 percent of total revenue data.
W R Smith professor of education at the University of Kansas is reported resting comfortably at Lawrence Memorial Hospital this afternoon after being taken there last Friday.
Rt. Rev. Henry W. Hobson of Cincinnati predicted future church equipment will include sound motion picture machines and television apparatus along with Bibles and hymnals. He said talks by church leaders would be distributed to smaller churches and missionary areas as talking pictures are prepared for Episcopal use. Also mentions session at St. Luke's Pro-Cathedral Evanston and pace with scientific advances. Nearby item notes Girl Scouts hike from G N Jackson group to Hults farm and Bismarck Grove with Bernice Miller leading.
The annual Home Coming at Prairie Center Friends Church drew a large crowd and reports of a splendid time. Attendees included families of Westerhouse, Ambler, Andrew, and Deay, with visits to and from De Soto, Madison, and Kansas City.
Herbert Knabe Mrs Irvin Wotan and Mrs Berthold Briethaupt were callers of Mr and Mrs Chester Baecker and daughters last week. Ruby and Wanda Baecker are improving rapidly. Funeral services were held for E Dean Kurtz seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Ray Kurtz at Hesper Friends church last Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller of Wellsville spent Monday evening with their parents Mr and Mrs Albert Miller.
Oak Ridge hosts a regular meeting on Friday evening October 16 with program panelists Mr and Mrs Henry Hornberger and refreshments arranged by Mr and Mrs Johnie Morgan Invitations extended to all interested. Farm Bureau events delayed by weather to reschedule. several local residents attended recent gatherings and visits. Mrs Bessie Leonhard and guest with Mrs Chris Loewenstein of Lawrence. members assisted with dinner earlier at North Lawrence. Lawrence Leonhard attended a Vocational Agriculture Alumni event at the Colonial. Frank Strong and others visited the Birch home in Lawrence on Oct 4. A new election board for November 3 was named including Van Neste Katie Toms Tess Pine and others. Mrs Fred Strong joined Mrs Clarence Dreyer for a shopping trip to Jopeka. Fashion show by Edith Monit held at the Chamber of Commerce. The community mourned Mildred Strong Pettengill, now Mrs Frank Pettengill, longtime resident, hospitalized in Leavenworth with a ruptured appendix. Mrs James Higgins of Los Angeles visited Lawrence Leonhard.
Mrs A F Brown remains on sick list under doctor care. Farm Bureau council met Saturday. Plans underway for November achievement day. Several families took a Sunday trip to Eudora for a basket dinner and pleasant day with A Van Gunten. A R Rawson and H G Van Neste attended Reno church homecoming. Mary Katharine Frederick visited Independence Missouri. Fred Steang, John Landley and families visited Leavenworth. Katie Toms and son Jack attended a birthday for her father James Wolf. Bonner area saw thirty five relatives with baskets and fine weather. Fiel te held its very high monthly meeting with BF Nanning on October 10.
Yesterday October 12 marked the 444th anniversary of Christopher Columbus discovery of America. The essay praises Columbus qualities such as vision and resolve and credits many others who followed with turning a discovery into a thriving nation through perseverance and belief in convictions.
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