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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1935
Page
4
National readers see a collage of press notices and political commentary from The Associated Press and assorted wire services. It covers press affiliations, editorial opinions, and reflections on U S foreign policy, Italy's Ethiopian campaign, and Kansas political machines, with notes on CWA publicity and financial deficits.
W. H. McKone of Lodge No. 595 was elected president of the State Elks association at Wichita. Delegates from the local lodge included W. H. McHone, W. W. Cleland, Ed Alexander and Seidel. Also noted: first Boy Scout Court of Honor held at Chamber of Commerce building with merit badge recipients from troops 2, 9, and 10. The Inevitable Four quartet announced for Bowersock theater showing The Unholy Three. A surprise shower honored Mrs Henry Schlegel, and multiple gatherings hosted by Mrs G F Brown and others. J B Wilson, returning from Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, completed term as Grand Master. John W. Brown succeeded. E C Bussing returned from a motor trip to Austin, Minn with mud noted on route Des Moines to Lawrence.
Dr. W. C. Payne led a luncheon in Lawrence for 25 college and university leaders from the United States, Mexico, China and India. Chancelor Strong of KU attended as the event marked the largest gathering of college heads at a Christian church convention.
The county clerk reports the 1935 tax rolls are completed and ready for the county treasurer to prepare tax statements. The work, though not due until November 1, reflects efficiency amid heavy drainage district levies and flood control projects. Treasurer A M Gardner begins issuing statements as taxes become due November 1. discounts apply for full payment by December 20.
The University of Kansas K club will hold its regular meeting tonight to discuss the freshman paddling issue. President Gordon Gray says the club’s action follows recent faculty disapproval of paddling from the liberal arts faculty. Lyman Field, president of the men’s student council, will forward the faculty resolution to a committee and aim to have a faculty representative at the next council meeting.
David wakes before dawn and rides Aubrey’s horse through frost and sunrise. He recalls Judith, Carrollton, and Emily, torn between independence and a hoped for life with her, while a festive welcome for Emily begins to take shape with a planned Saturday night dance.
Mrs Quacko and Mrs Quacker chat by the pond in Quackerville about being homeducks who earned money performing with Christopher Columbus Crow and a giant from a sideshow. They recount returning from a successful venture and debate the label freaks.
Rochester city officials, led by City Manager Harold W. Baker, rejected a plan to provide work relief by employing professional mourners to assist bereaved families and handle funeral arrangements. The Associated Press reports officials bristled at the idea as overreach.
In Zeigler households without water due to shortages, residents began drawing from neighbors to cope. Officials faced headaches as supply was cut off for 140 delinquent families. The town buys water by the gallon and resells at $1 monthly per customer.
A 1935 survey from the League of Nations Health Organization notes global food insufficiency and poor feeding habits in many nations yet reports a surprising rise in poor children's physique in the United States England and Germany. It credits improved dietetics education and nutrition knowledge as a key factor and urges schools to prioritize dietetics.
Community notes from Pleasant Grove recordVirgil Landis and sons Armon and Warren and Bud Peterson visiting. football game in Lawrence between Lawrence High and Topeka. Four Leaf club met October 4 with entertainers Marian Van Housen Dorothy Gleason Betty Thelma Woodard Doris Weible Mary Katherine Markley Vernon Peterson Peat Brohammer and Miss Olive Brown. Local residents attended gatherings and visits including hedge posts loaded for Nebraska and relatives in Paola Washington Creek and High Prairie. No school held until Thursday due to weather.
Local briefs recount daily activities of residents including visits, sales, and renovations in Pleasant Grove and Hopewell. Notable items include Walter Dean hosts, car purchases, farm sales by W R Sanders, and a large public sale with Ladies Auxiliary lunch. Community program and Dexter Tucker family reunion highlighted with 78 relatives attending.
Radio schedule spans stations WREN KMBC WDAF WDAF WREN KMBC with variety shows and musical acts. Notable items include Dick Tracy Little Orphan Annie Jack Armstrong Amos n Andy and The March of Time. Also listings for Captain Henrys Showboat Death Valley Days and Shands violinist with orchestras noted.
A Wichita based life insurance firm seeks men to train and assist in selling life, accident and health insurance as well as annuities in Lawrence and surrounding areas. Prior insurance experience preferred. The well known reserve life company has operated in thirty states and served Kansas for over twenty years. Details of contract and training offered to qualified applicants upon request to Bert A. Hedges, State Manager, $10 Orpheum Building, Wichita, Kansas.
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