Lawrence Journal World Oct 23 1935 Local News Digest
A fragmented newspaper page passage lists city locations for various offices and affiliates of Lorenzen Thompson Inc and related blog and press references. The text includes postal and distribution details and a notice about receiving the Journal-World by 7 p.m. and a phone contact. It also marks the date Wednesday October 23 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc
New York
West 44Th St
Chicago
North Michigan Ave
San Francisco
Los Angeles
New Orpheum
Kansas City
Baltimore Ave
St Louis
Star
Avlanta
Walton
Detroit
General Motors Bldg. Ee
Associated. Press
Associated Press
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Misplaced Trust And Frazier-Lemke Moratorium Court Test
Two federal judges ruled the new farm moratorium act unconstitutional as the nation weighs relief policy and how to share burdens with counties. The Lawrence meeting outlined looming relief costs, tax limits, and borrowing needs, while forecasts of weather cooperation with Siberia sparked talk of broader forecasts. Education funding debates centered on sustaining higher education amid tax pressures and political hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho
Frank Doster
Kansas
Dallas Knapp
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Peace Plans and Political Scenes Across Nations
A column blends global caution on European war plans with Mussolini funding Ethiopia ventures and U.S. debt concerns. It notes Roosevelt’s return to American soil after diverse travels, plus local incidents of car trouble for Republican candidates near Lecompton. Social scenes in town feature Naismith home gatherings and senior class events with autumn hospitality and upcoming weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Mussolini
Italy
Ethiopia
Methodists Honor Longtime Members At First Church Supper
Pioneer members of the First Methodist church were honored at the first church night supper of the fall season. Nearly fifty people who have served more than 25 years occupied reserved tables, with Frank March acting as toastmaster and Miss Hannah Oliver the principal speaker. Other brief speakers included Rob Mc Farland and S. J. Churchill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Frank “March
Hannah Oliver
First
Rob McFarland
S.J. Churchill
Frank Kingsbury
W. H. Quakenbush
George Maffet
Maurine Braner
Roland Stover
Clarence Hoffman
P.H. Pierce
Iola
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
W. C. Spangler
Irma Spangler
Cora Downs
Kansas City
Robert Mantell
Hamlet
Jack Walton
Ed Wilson
Massachusetts Street
Paris
League of Nations
League
M. Briand
Greece
Bulgaria
Bowersock
Norima Shearer
Tri City High Schools Set for Triangular Debate Event
Twenty five years ago on Wednesday October 23 the local high school prepared a triangular debate with Lawrence Rosedale and Bonner Springs. Each school fields two teams and the winner advances to face Fort Scott Gardner. Ottawa High arrives with sixteen players for the McCook field game this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City
Lawrence
Rosedale
Bonner Springs
Ottawa
McCook Field
Poor Pa by Claude Callan
A short poem by Claude Callan from 1935 portrays a narrator nervous and tense while his mother scolds him for not being anxious the previous night, contrasting his mood with a moment of composure by Daisy. The piece reflects domestic tension and subdued humor in a dated syndicated sketch style.
Forty Years Ago In Lawrence October 23 1924 Highlights
Fortyseven years ago notes include J D Bowersock laying new flagstone sidewalks around the opera house block and a south side extension. W R C ladies host a supper 6 to 9 PM to fund a monument for the unknown dead. F D L club hosts an oyster supper October 25 at Miss Langston’s home. Mrs Detrich and son visit Rhode Island street. George Casebeer seeks to enroll his daughter at Kansas University music school. Superintendent E P Smith suffers a temporary paralytic stroke, likely from overwork. School returnees reach about 150 as Lawrence schools resume. Republican meeting at Bond draws good turnout with speakers Summerfield Caldwell Brady. Merchant’s Athletic club opens a bowling tournament with teams led by Kumler Hopkins Smithmeyer Barteldes Albach versus Fischer Ashby Jaedicke Berger Colwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Bowersock
Opera House
F. D. L. Club
Lawrence
Bond
Jerry Longanecker
Dr. Summerfield
E. F. Caldwell
J. L. Brady
Obituary for Albert Edmonds of McLouth area
Albert Edmonds died at his son Dave G Edmonds home near Winchester on Tuesday October 8 at age 82. He married Ella G Shelden on March 4 1879 and had 12 children Elmer A Leonard Thomas Albert Jr David G Tabor M Clarence S all living. One son Walter died October 16 1923. Daughters include Hattie Thompson Myra Thompson Rhoda Wray Leah Clinkenbeard and Lucille Watkins. Funeral services were held October 10 at United Brethren church McLouth. burial in McLouth cemetery. He was a charter member of Edmond Chapel United Brethren. Survived by one brother David Edmonds of McLouth and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Edmonds
Dave G. Edmonds
Winchester
Ella G. Shelden
Elmer A. Leonard
Thomas
Albert, Jr
David G
Tabor M
Clarence S
Walter
Hattie Thompson
Myra Thompson
Rhoda Wray
Leah Clinkenbeard
Lucille Watkins
Edmonds
United Brethren Church
Edmond Chapel
David Edmonds
McLouth
Arthur Ward
Mr. Manion
Mr. Ahren
McLouth Cemetery
Boy May Lose Sight In Lab Explosion
Wichita, Oct 28. Robert H. Simpson, 16, amateur chemist, may lose sight of both eyes after a garage laboratory explosion. Dr Herbert Wallace said sight outcome uncertain for several days. He cited possible glass particles or phosphorous burns from mixing potassium chlorate with red phosphorus with companion Eugene Oelrich, 16, also a high school student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Robert H. Simpson
Herbert Wallace
Wallace
Simpson
Eugene Oelrich
Astoria Mystery Deepens in Farnsworth Family Dinner
Anne Farnsworth attempts to unravel her father’s sudden Astoria trip as Rob Crocker and John Neuman hinge on a crisis around Tecla Sorki. Jealousies flare at a hotel, while Anne braces for a family dinner and hidden tensions with relatives. Rob’s enigmatic about her past prompts questions about loyalty and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Farnsworth
Astoria
Red Crocker
Tecla Sorki
Anne
Rob
John Neuman
Neuman
Dad
Mrs. Farnsworth
Luke
Lee
Mabel
Yvonne
Charlotte
Tecla
Seacoast
Farnsworth
Teela
Bears Convene as Christopher Crow Leads Meeting
Jelly Bear and Honey Bear gather cubs Jupiter and Blacky and their allies as Sweet Face the lamb offers help but worries about burden. Christopher Columbus Crow orders quiet, then declares, Tomorrow Christopher in Charge, signaling a plan to speak and act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Graham Bonner
Jelly Bear
Honey Bear
Jupiter
Blacky
Christopher Columbus
Crow
Christopher
Sweet Face
Jupiter Bear
Christopher Columbus Crow
Widespread Urticaria Explained and Treated
Waleed outlines hives or urticaria as a skin reaction indicating sensitivity to substances including foods drugs and environmental factors. Acute cases arise quickly often from foods and are treated by emesis cathartics and bland diets. relief comes from bicarbonate soaks calamine talc and alkaline baths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Academy of Medicins
Iago Galdston
Itec H
Flashes of Life and Small Town Tales
In Burlington North Carolina Jim Atwater imagines crops may grow strange shapes as he discovers a five foot pumpkin and a one inch sweet potato. In Woodsfield Ohio seven year old Ralph McCurdy climbs into a parked car starts it inadvertently and causes minor damage to a fence and grape arbor in the yard beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jim Burlington
N. C
Jim Atwater
Woodsfield
Ralph McCurdy
Shakedown Justice in Helena Prisoner Pleas Guilty
In HelenaMont federal court eight prisoners pleaded guilty amid a 12 day city jail quake turmoil. They alleged officials would relocate them if they admitted guilt. The unusual plea offers followed the shaker and stress of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Denmark issues stamps marking Andersen centenary
A hundred years after Hans Christian Andersen published his first edition Denmark commemorates the event with a special stamp issue. The set features a bust of Andersen on four denominations and two designs illustrating famed stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Christian Andersen
Denmark
Andersen
Stamps Honor Hungary Cardinal Pazmany and Texas Alamo
A report on stamp designs from Hungary honoring Cardinal Peter Pazmany and the university foundation, with portraits and foundation scenes. It notes a Texas Centennial 3 cent stamp design by Anne Prescott Toomey showing the Alamo and San Jacinto with portraits of Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston, and mentions cracked plates found in Oklahoma City on 3 cent Washington bicentennial stamps triggering cross-state orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Peter Pazmany
University of
Texas
State of Texas
Anne Prescott Toomey
Dallas
Alamo
Battle of
San Jacinto
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
Yorktown
Roosevelt
Oklahoma City
Washington
Idaho
Colorado
Kansas
Ilinois
California
Roosevelt and Borah on trust busting and 1912 memory
Washington FA Daybook recalls Theodore Roosevelt’s hesitation to join Senator Borah’s call for trust busting in the 1936 campaign. It notes Borah’s earlier 1912 stance and Roosevelt’s break from the Republican Old Guard over Taft’s renomination, highlighting the enduring friction over monopoly and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Plummer
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Borah
T.R.2
T. R
Old Guard
Taft
Sertor Borah
Roosevelt
Borah Letter Splits GOP Election Theater In 1936 Debate
Idaho Senator Borah’s letter to Roosevelt stirs talk among Washington politicians and students of politics. It signals a readiness for constitutional preservation and opposition to a western eastern ticket plan. The piece frames Borah’s stance on trust busting as a decisive issue for GOP unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Borah
Roosevelt
Idaho
NRA
Evan Griffith to Receive Warant for WPA Projects
Evan Griffith Kansas administrator will select WPA funded community service projects totaling 896000. Eligible areas include Atchison 1530 Hiawatha 85844 Clay Center 13385 Her ington 28767 Johnson county 10492 Leavenworth 7180 Shawnee county 93455 and Kansas City 726680. Abandon Drive for Funds at El Dorado driven by unmet quotas. Parsons taxes rise 5.17 mills to 43.52 for 1936 across state county city and school portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Seena
Treasury
Evan Griffith
Kansas
WPA
Griffith
Atchison
Hiawatha
Clay Center
Herington
Johnson County
Leavenworth
Shawnee County
Kansas City
Parsons Parsons
Kan
Prospect Misses Thelma and Ruth Parsons of Lawrence
Local brief notes Thelma and Ruth Parsons of Lawrence are mentioned in a short society item about engagements and weddings. Details are sparse due to damaged OCR, but the piece centers on these two individuals and their social standing within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma and
Ruth Parsons
Lawrence Spent
Radio Program Listings and Local Visits for Oct 23 24
A dense schedule of radio programs across KMBC WREN WDAF and others for Wednesday October 23 and Thursday October 24 includes variety shows from Dick Tracy to Little Orphan Annie and Town Hall Tonight plus orchestras and singer performances. Local residents are noted visiting and social events after program listings with names including Mrs George Rohe Russell Martin Rohe Jr and Miss Moleta Laughlin among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KMBC
Dick Tracy
Wren
WDAK
WDAF
Jack Armstrong
Wdae—Tatten
Attler
Howard Ely
Dick Ficher
Jimmie Allen
Kate Smith
City Voices
KNMBC
Boake Carter
Kmbc—Cavalcade of America
One Man's Family
WDAE
Wayne King
Burns and Alley
John Charles Thomas
Kostetanitz
Town Hall
Sing Sing
NEC Symphony
Lud Gluskin
Ray Noble
Addecey
KMHI
George Olsen
Shander
Chez Paree
WKEN
Harold Stern
Orch
Phil Scott
Charles Dornberger
KMEC
Stanley High
KMAC
Orphan Annie
Totter
KMBL
Tatler
Sport Review
Phil Regan
KMNU
Katie Smith
Dick Fidler
Roake Carter
Theatre Review
WDA
Hendrik Wiler van Loon
Rudy Vallee
Teddy Bergman
Nickelodeon
William Daly
J. Hamilton
Bismarckee Orch
Ben Bernie
Ranny Weeks
Willie
Bryant
Kemec
Pbn Scott
Chas
Dornberger
Earb
George Had
Helena
Lathrope
Osgood Armstrong
Theresa Speicher
Loreng Speicher
John Chanay
Excelsior Springs
Albert Jacobson
Henry Roche
Charles Jardon
Cecil Jardon
Marvin
Baldwin
Lorenz Speicher
Maira Laughtin
Prospect
Farmers Union
George Rohe
Russell
Martin Rohe
John Bell
Orta Kretsinger
Moleta Laughlin
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Journal-Worl
the World Company
C. Simons
W. Murray
Dolph Simons
Mana
Massachusetts St. Lawrence
Dougjag
Siberia
Medicine Hat
Canada
Moscow
Knapp
Friends of Higher Education
White House
Capital
Pacific
Atlantic
Lecompton
C.E Moss
C. R. Hawley
James Naismith
Massachusetts
Margaret Naismith
Dorothy Tucker
Rose Haworth
Lila Atkinson
Helen Naismith
Maggard
Olga Barteldes
D. I. Maggard
J. E. Stubbs
Stella Stubbs
Mary Haskell
Woodstock
Miss Smith
Boston
Poor PA
Claude Callan
Daisy
Publishers Syndicate
Merchant's Athletic Club
Kumler
Hopkins
Smithmeyer
Barteldes
Albach
Fischer
Ashby
Jaedicke
Berger
Colwell
Robert Simpson
Journal- World
Jeanne Bottman
Luke Farnaworth
Ralph
Seattle
Jasper Bunch
Milwaukee
James Pipin
By Quinton James
MacDermott
el Dorado, Kan
The
Community Chest
KFKU
Jezson
Peoples State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Journal - World
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