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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1936
Page
4
The verse urges vigilance to avoid deception and turning to other gods. It stresses serving and worshipping rightly, warning against spiritual drift. The language reflects a call to fidelity and warning about misplaced devotion.
Lawrence closes city registration books at 10 tonight as campaign interest surges. Nationwide registrations run high and Kansans show unprecedented political engagement this year. Individuals not yet registered have only a few hours left to confirm eligibility for the upcoming election ballot.
President Roosevelt travels New England describing administration enactments and urging swift congressional fixes while treasury officials in Washington struggle to design a workable tax system for 3.5 million workers under the old age pension section of the social security act. The paper work and separate accounts required threaten to overwhelm the effort as employers face payroll tax start next year.
A report on Europe s crisis contemplates a showdown or drift as communist and fascist forces spar. London hosts the non intervention conference where Russia may abandon further joint action with other powers amid shifting Moscow advice. In Washington, big spending continues, with municipal officials reporting ongoing requests for aid and faith placed in lower-level officials to judge credit limits. A New York reporter notes this shift.
The piece notes a trip around the world in a little over 18 days using regular commercial services, then contrasts speed with substance. It mentions the Veterans of Future Wars closing its offices and questions if the joke’s point has passed. It cites federal pensions, social security offices expanding, and Roosevelt urging engineers to tackle unemployment. It ends with early snow in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas signaling the waning growing season.
The Chicago Tribune commentary argues the Roosevelt wage tax will deduct 15.60 this year rising to 46.80 by 1949 from a $30 weekly wage. It notes pension eligibility at 65 with 8.88 weekly if twenty years of tax are paid, contrasting with claims that married couples can receive up to 60 per month without tax. Landon vows repeal.
Nebraska holds a 7 to 3 lead over Kansas at halftime at Stadium Field. Stephens to Prescott connected for Nebraska’s touchdown in the second quarter. Stony Wall blocked a Kansas kick to set the score. Chilly wind and overcoats mark the day as spectators stay bundled in blankets.
A brief quotation from 1936 Publishers Syndicate features Cousin Tom advising a visitor to feel at home, while the speaker notes he preferred more freedom when visiting. The line underscores character and social norms in informal exchanges of the era.
The theater features a blend of Italian Renaissance and Spanish style with music by Jimmy Mitchell and his Jayhawk orchestra alongside the regular One Minute to Play with Red Grange. Watkins Hall opened with a 2 to 5:30 reception attended by about 500. notable guests included Miss Lyndall Nutter and Chancellor Lindley. High school dramatic club announces fall play Dummy with cast: Donald Dixon, Helen Halke, Dorothea Simons, Ruth Campbell, James Greenleaf, Clark Adams, Irwin McMhenny, Donald Hults, Musetta Brown. Bertha Wilson directs, Nellie Miller assists. Henry Hood is business manager, Ralph Graves assistant. property managers Kathryn McFarland, Anne Kent. Morgan Rarick stage manager.
Wrung by a runaway team on Vermnant street driver I Yauxer escaped with minor arm injuries. A Baldwin party toured to Lawrence, joining a Democratic rally where congress candidate Tageart spoke. Rosedale hosts a new hospital opening with speeches by Strang and local doctors. Foundry fire at Lawrence Iron Works caused about 2000 dollars in damage. Local residents J C Ratherman buys a Kansas City grocery. Pearl Krum and Hugo Anderson wed in a quiet home ceremony. Topeka wedding planned for E Gafford and George Porter. Golden anniversary invitations sent for John F Roberts. Mrs S A Addis travels to Washington. Mrs Walter Gray visits en route to Los Angeles for winter.
Fortnight ago editor Edward Bok of Ladies Home Journal married Miss Mary Louise Curtis daughter of Cyrus Curtis proprietor of the magazine. The note adds Bok’s sharp mind and fame, and mentions Curtis as publisher. Kansas University notes cover faculty sports 5 to 6 pm daily, Sayre praised as best player, Phi Psis new trousers, Adphie revival, Iowa transport telegram, and lecture course circulars for 1896 97 with six acts for 1 25. Admission fifty cents. tickets at Bromersicks.
A yearly record lists Miles traveled 12 153 and tasks completed 1 064 letters written 1 064 cards written 65 letters dictated 140 addresses 34 meetings led 81 meetings participated in 81 receptions attended 19. Miss Birdie King of Lawrence visited Leavenworth yesterday to see Mrs. D. Byington.
The farmer grows impatient as a search drags on and Mrs Quarko Duck laments being too fussy about things. Willy Nilly has no time to discuss the duck chatter amid growing urgency.
Willy Nilly explains to a farmer that a cow and her twins are near a cave shared by Jelly Bear and Honey Bear with cubs Jupiter Blacky and Chigby. The farmer questions the cave’s location while Willy hints the bears head there to find food before winter sleep.
Dr Iago Galdston reviews carbon monoxide and nitrogen monoxide poisoning risks. Car and gas lighting sources cause most deaths and permanent nervous damage. prevention includes proper garage ventilation and secure gas connections. Immediate open-air rescue and artificial respiration are advised until help arrives.
El Reno high school athlete Cecil Wright suffered a facial gash requiring several stitches after being struck by a golf ball while caddying at the local country club. The report notes his prior injury-free record in football and basketball. It also mentions Riverside California’s citrus experiment station housing 386 varieties.
A tale of suspected guilt and alibi conflicts surrounds Terence as Ruth and Inspector Kedet press for truth. Mahony, linked to kidnapper ranks, looms as a key figure while Lawson hints at a hidden motive and Anne Dawson’s evasive role.
Inspector Kennedy questions Ruth Fraser as Ruth explains a late night car repair and a stay with Anne Dawson at The White Cottage Sussex. Mahony is cleared of the London murder, but Kennedy remains wary as Ruth doubts his story while Lawson fights to track Ruth’s moves and Anne’s whereabouts.
A garbled local wire service style page reports a shooting incident in which Clarence Munyen was hit in the head after a motorist fired five shots. mentions a Windsor football game, local politics, and a Roosevelt sign display by a Republican group in a display window.
Ela Martin of Kar City attended Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs. to Mr aid Mors. Relatives in Lawrence M wl Myra. Tivwid Jones and children of Lincoln ba spent weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs. Merran dell and family. Mr and Mrs. Hubbard and daughter and Mrs. Lester Mills and daughter Shiv left Wednesday for Highland to visit Elmer Trabbard and Mrs. Hubbard and son L. M. Whe Myrtle and Perkins and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson of Kansas City Mo. Mr and Mrs. John and Mrs. Curtis were at the J A Andersen home last week. George Henik and family were Sunday guests of Carl Silkex and family. J A Ande and daughter chopped in to Tuesday afternoon and Mrs. George Henik attended a clork supper atta of Mr. and Mrs. Howard laws Ray Anderson of family the her
Friday October 22 features KMBC and WREN listings with Frank Farrell and Otto Thurn. WREA/WDAP/WDAP schedule dramas, musical moments, and Broadway varieties, plus Nat King Cole type acts and orchestras. Saturday October 24 carries KMBC and WREN programs, Midnight Headlines, and Weather Forecasts. Sunday October 25 includes Gregorian music, island hotel acts, and church programming.
Cline and family Friday evening. J A Anderson improving after illness. Mrs Bruce Gress visited Mrs Henry Payne. Mrs Sam Babcock ill at son Allie and Fanny’s in Tonganoxie. Pickens school defeated Pleasant Valley in softball 24 to 5. Pupils Dorothy and Roy Hubbard Billy Ke 5rak Edna Henik scored hundreds in spelling last Friday.
Miss Sylvia Shuler spent the weekend with her parents in Overbrook. Sunday dinner guests included the Shuler and Puckett families and friends. Local church event and Farmers Union program highlighted a West Baldwin gathering. Eleven pupils earned perfect spelling lessons while all thirteen had perfect attendance. The High Prairie team played a game noted in school notes.
The Pleasant Grove team lost 7 to 2 in a Wednesday softball game. Clara Johanning traveled to Kansas City Monday for Burroughs School of Business studies. Phillip Williams and Frantz Johanning joined F F A members from Vinland in Kansas City Tuesday. A large local crowd attended the open house at Mr and Mrs Robert Mitchells new Hopewell home Sunday. Rev John Taylor made neighborhood calls this week and County Superintendent Harold Fisher visited High Prairie school Tuesday afternoon.
In Wichita on October 23 CPI notes confidence in a Democratic victory on November 4. Young Democrats of Kansas announce a victory banquet and ball for November 28 with 500 invitations mailed to officers nationwide. Robert Campbell Jr. asserts certainty of a U.S. president win and active planning.
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