This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 40 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1934
Page
2
Governors and candidates spar over farm debt relief as over 1,500 foreclosures loom in 95 counties. Omar B. Kerghum denounces Republican tactics while pledging credit help and federal aid to ease mortgage strains amid a broad farm credit effort.
Don Hird and Budge Reusch hunted the river above Lawrence this morning and bagged a goose in what they called a thrill of a lifetime. They also had three teal and two bluebills in their bag. Fred TL Morris preserves a Civil War era relic a letter to his father from Dr W Sweney dated June 11 1857 from St Eau Minnesota Territory housed in a four page folder.
Topeka reports Governor Alf M Landon will take time from his re election campaign to attend the annual Kansas University Kansas State football classic in Manhattan tomorrow. As an alumnus of KU, the governor is expected to spend half the crowd on the rooters from one side and half on the opposite side, with preference toward his alma mater.
Dr Arthur E Holt of the University of Chicago will speak at Plymouth Congregational Church during the eightieth anniversary celebration. He is set for Sunday morning and evening services and will deliver addresses as part of the observance.
County Attorney R B Stevens announced that a temporary restraining order against Bassett's lunchroom at 709 Massachusetts street was dismissed at the states request. Re tests showed bassett beer under 4 percent alcohol by volume after initial 5 percent results. Further action paused until new samples from other Lawrence and Douglas county beer sellers are available. There remain restraining orders on other beer dealers.
Mrs Matilda Stoll aged 46 died Wednesday morning at her home in Kansas City Kansas Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock from the Lutheran church at Eudora and burial will be in the Eudora cemetery Surviving are two sons Walter Stoll and Passel Stoll both of Kansas City Kansas
Lawrence high school will present The Whole Towns Talking a comedy by John Emerson and Anita Loos on Friday November 23 in the school auditorium. Cast includes Robert Rohde Robert Hunt Betty Raymond Jean Perry Virginia St Clair Charlie Hay Mildred Ewing Margaret Lewis Winifred Jameson George Kettering Alex Mitchell Ralph Allen Gwen Hunt Helen Pierce Thelma Oyler Nadine Other students and staff assist as Bill Wade stage manager Alice Russell Geneva Detler promoters Helen Narramore props Laura Julia Banks house manager Louise Peyton publicity manager.
The first outdoor rehearsal of the combined cast for Haskell school's fiftieth anniversary was scheduled this afternoon in the stadium. Director Mrs Margaret Pearson Spielman led about 750 students and faculty with about 300 visiting elders expected for the celebration night in November.
About 100 patrons and friends attended yesterday afternoon’s PTA gathering at the New York school. Mrs Harry Edmondson presided as PTA president. County health nurse Miss Matie Neely spoke on her county work. Music provided by Vera and Vena Flory of Lone Stars. Get acquainted hour allowed parents to meet teachers and staff. Hospitality and membership committees coordinated refreshments.
Frank Clark, 55, was executed in the electric chair at 12:07 a.m. in McAlester Oklahoma for the murder of Anna Stiles, a farm woman near Idable, according to AP reports.
Counsel expressed confidence that new evidence may endstand the state's case against Bruno Richard Hauptmann in the Ling infant kidnapping. Defense seeks to introduce testimony about Hauptmann's work as a carpenter in New York City before the crime, while the habeas corpus appeal proceeds. Witnesses planned to place Hauptmann at other locations, with district attorney officials saying they will study the proposed testimony today.
Local theater operators challenge a national code ruling on bank night schemes with $25 weekly prizes. Granada and Varsity theaters say the ruling affects locals, planning continuations or withdrawals. If not stopped, drawings proceed with carried over pots, until an agreement or opposition ends the practice.
A film version of Michael Arlen's The Green Hat unfolds on the Granada stage with Constance Bennett delivering earnest emotion while the plot blends box office appeal and psychology. The narrative follows a woman who, amid intellectual struggle, drives her car into a tree and dies in the arms of Herbert Marshall after a troubling seven reels of psychological drama. A live Atlantic City revue and orchestra add late-night entertainment to the weekend program.
A Chevrolet coupe owned by Miss Ruth Orcutt was stolen from in front of her residence on Louisiana and Ohio streets last night. It was recovered this morning abandoned in an alley in the 1200 block between those streets, with two tires and tools missing. At the request of the state relief commission, the Texas prison system arranged to butcher and cap up to 100 head of drought relief cattle for an aid period.
After a victory on Mt Oread K men cheerily tackled morning chores amid fres hman rule enforcement and renewed pledges. The K club won the election and vows to enforce tradition while some fres hmen were wary of acting political. Miss Frances Perkins drew Kansas hospitality praise as she recalled early ties to Bethany College. Stanley Bernhardt was named manager of Uniconn soda fountain. A Varsity dance was planned with limited parties due to the Aggie game, and AOPi waffles offered comfort to members while others prepared for the Manhattan trip.
Harry Nevin vice chairman of Douglas County Red Cross was appointed to conduct the downtown Lawrence roll call. He was named by Dr. F. C. Allen, chairman of the roll call, which starts November 11.
C A Wolfe, manager of the Crown Store, arranges a Ford V-8 parade with Hamilton Motor Co on Massachusetts Street tomorrow at 1 PM. Fifteen to twenty cars will lead with a special model used to promote the Crown contest offering thirty Ford cars in a thirty day sweepstakes, with five winners already named in Topeka, Kansas City, Jefferson City, and Tulsa.
This morning in police court G G Simmonds and Donald Young paid 5 each for speeding F L Simonton paid 3 for passing a stop sign Phil Bramwell Carl Olson Julius Marks and W C Verney paid 1 each for overparking. The drought of last summer is estimated to have wiped out 160 000 square miles of waterfowl breeding grounds.
Springfield observances note the death of a theology professor at Trinityberg Dr Keyser. The record mentions he served twenty one years in the department of systematic theology and references a Hamma Divini in Springfield.
Dr Keyser, noted author and editor of Faith Life, lectures nationwide. Sunday's schedule includes How to Win Winsomely at 11 am and How Much Is One Person Worth at 4:30 pm. Other talks run through Friday with topics on faith, Bible awareness, and human origins. public welcome.
U S aviators gain unlikely spotlight as King George Queen Mary and the Prince of Wales tour Mildenhall Airdrome Eng Oct 19. Col Roscoe Turner hosts the royal party while John H Wright of Utica NY ferries a model of his Boeing transport aircraft during preflight ceremonies for England to Australia air derby contestants.
Washington reports Dr. M T Jenkins of the agriculture department urged corn belt farmers to save all possible seed corn to ensure adequate local seed. Kansas Missouri and southern Iowa should consider the farm administration offer of one dollar a bushel for seed corn. Shortages are anticipated in North Dakota northern Minnesota northern South Dakota and western South Dakota due to little sealed corn and a poor crop.
American munitions salesmen face deadly risks in several South American nations, prompting Senate munitions committee investigations led by Stephen Raushenbush. Disclosures from the panel raised alarms about safety and diplomatic tensions in the region.
Plans disclosed for a privately offered $50,000,000 Home Owners Loan Corporation bond issue. The syndicate led by Field Glide & Company of New York and Chicago will place the issue. Previous HO L C bonds totaling $150,000,000 had been distributed through the treasury.
In Hutchinson Kansas on October 19 an AP report states robbers hit a downtown grocery and a suburban store. Three men entered each location while a man and a woman waited outside in a motor car. The loot from cash registers and tills totaled 125 dollars. Police investigate the downtown hold up as possible linked to the suburban case.
A fragmented note describes a wife who believes she has a claim or power in a tense situation. The language hints at conflict over a relationship dynamic and social expectations within a band or circle.
An OCR fragment notes German strategic aims at the Marne and the role of Kluck. It mentions von Kluck missing a chance, hopes for shared force, and a wounded commander near trench positions at Chateau Vauxel. It records his retirement in October of the following year.
A Santa Fe plan ships hogs from Superior Nebraska to Kansas City with per-car loads. Farmers mark hogs at stations from Superior to Strong City, painting buyer addresses for market pickup. On day one none were picked up, day two six shipped, day five 46 shipped. officials may extend similar service to cattle. The test covers Jewell Republic Cloud Clay Dickinson Morris and Chase counties.
In Coffeyville Kansas a man Raymond Kneel age 21 is suspected of shooting and killing Cecil Thomas and Harry Hicks after threatening the Thomas family over their daughter Helen aged 14. Mrs Thomas was wounded in the chest and later reported recovering in an Oklahoma hospital. Authorities continue to search for Kneel.
Authorities said they believe an assassination attempt on former Cuban president Gerardo Machado, in exile, was thwarted by the Dominican Republic authorities. Eight University of Havana students allegedly planned to land at Puerto Plata to carry out the plot.
Border Cities Star notes a paperhanger remains fearless in business and when facing tough challenges. The piece tongue in cheek quotes a saying about being never afraid when things go to the wall, reflecting local wit and era tone.
A federal judge denied the government's plea for an injunction against the Hillerest Dairy of Des Moines. The ruling noted the dairy violated license provisions under an agricultural adjustment statute governing milk sales in the Des Moines area.
Aviation experts note Stord is set to begin a three over water hops from Sydney to Suva Fiji Islands then to Honolulu and San Francisco using a 4000 mile cruising range at 165 mph. Delays possible into Sunday or Monday.
United States exports of agricultural products valued at 787 million dollars for the year ending June 30, compared with 590 million the prior year, despite a drop in volume. The report from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics details the rise in value.
Bronx chief assistant district attorney Edward Breslin said Hauptmann did not work at the Majestic hotel as employment records examined to date show. The statement references the March 1, 1932 date in connection with the Hauptmann case.
The Midwest district held its annual meeting at the McLouth Brethren church October 9 through 11 with about 30 members of the U. 4 church attending the Women’s Missionary Association conference at the U. B. church in Lawrence. Notable visitors included Mr. and Mrs. G M Casebier and their daughter, several families from nearby towns, and residents visiting relatives in Fort Scott over the weekend. Roy Klem returned home from the navy for a visit as others called on friends and relatives in McLouth and nearby communities.
A Mary Blair led Chanute area teachers at a McLouth Baptist school convention held Tuesday. About a hundred teachers gathered for inspiration and ideas. the All-Sen clubs met October 10 at Mrs. Jay Bond’s home. Mrs. H W Steeper hosted next, with Mrs Ezra Martz attending at Bethel.
Mary Ross spent Saturday night and Sunday at her home in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Norman and Donn Nesbitt were Sunday dinner guests at the Charles Mowder home. In the afternoon they visited the CCC camp at Lone Star. Joe Simon has worked this past week at the Haze home repairing a cistern. Edwin Fishburn visited Sunday afternoon with Junior Murphy. Mrs. Clarence Albright spent Saturday night at the Harry Prim home helping care for Bobby Prim who was very ill.
A New York Sun observer notes lunch crowds in a soda fountain are mainly men, while a tavern window reveals most bar customers are women. The contrast suggests a shift in social dining habits as the reporter walks the street.
Classified page notice states ads will appear in six issues for eighty cents with a phone contact 22 for placing orders.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.