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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1936
Page
2
Madrid trembles as rebels press within ten miles of the city while air raids threaten mass bombardment. refugees and workers fortify centers. international tensions over nonintervention and arms supplies loom large, with Russia staying silent on the issue.
Landon to address educators and officials at a state conference in Indianapolis while outlining views on school closures and modernization. Delegates from Kansas include city leaders and high school principals traveling to Manhattan for the annual superintendent and principal conference in Abilene.
Thursday night audience at the Jitney Players in the K. U.S auditorium struggled to hear the performance as the venue’s acoustics failed to carry dialogue clearly.
A noisy auditorium test of sound at the University of Kansas Union touched off chatter about Roosevelt matches in vending machines and ticket prices for Miccha Elman at Carnegie Hall. Freshman election news and the Jayhawker yearbook release were among campus items noted.
The Kansas school fight widens as Republican state chairman Frank G. Todd accuses a nationwide smear campaign originated in Kansas. He cites telegrams implicating figures like W. T. Markham and Governor Landon, arguing teachers and district boards face politicization amid tax and education debates. West and Huxman campaign ahead, with remarks critiquing federal relief and presidential positions.
James Roosevelt eldest son of the President released the text of his answer to a radio forum question from October 19. He accused Governor Landon of cutting Kansas school salaries to nine dollars a week and closing 444 schools, depriving thousands of children of primary education.
A Wichita report details the Red Cross nursing program luncheon at the Eldridge with Miss Ethel Hastings and Miss Margaret Drury presenting on reserve nurse counts. Memorial services were held for Glara D. Noyes, nurse director, and Shown were speakers from the American Nurses Association and National League of Nursing Education.
Eagle Scout Reed Whetstone was elected president of the Lawrence Senior Scout Society at a meeting last night at First Christian church. Other officers elected include Robert Weir as vice president Marion Haynes as secretary and James Mott as treasurer. The group discussed merit badges health and an all-scout rally plan for Halloween plus hosting a council-wide conclave after the Kansas Michigan game on November 14 with scouts from Leavenworth Kansas City Ottawa Emporia and Overland Park.
Sunday School at 10 a m announces a teaching series by minister Fink of Oxank BN. Trice and class meeting to follow. Community members urged to attend at 265 Rhode bland Street, Trev.
A compilation of scattered questions on geography history religion and science. Topics include capitals, authors, definitions such as cocoon and monstrance, locations like Memphis and Oyster Bay, and notes on Mercer University and Henry Blake Fuller.
The Democratic National Committee reports expenditures of 1.324 million dollars from September 1 to October 21 and total disbursements since June 1 of 2.833 million, with 140.947 in contributions since September 1 and a remaining balance of 84,531. The Republican Committee lists 3.161 million in expenditures from September 1 to October 18, total 4.049 million since June 1, and receipts of 5.038 million since June 1. Major Democratic gifts include 100,000 from the United Mine Workers of America and several individual donors. An address by A C Wilson on the blind amendment will air on WIBW at 6:45 Sunday evening.
Adjutant M F E Burkmirt reports strong citizen response to the Home Service Fund drive in Lawrence aimed at raising $1000 for local work. He notes some undervalue the Army yet emphasizes relief as a means to temporal and spiritual salvation and details the Army’s role in countering radical doctrines and aiding the needy through temporary help and social outreach.
About a hundred coal miners near the Polish border ended a four day hunger strike after management accepted pay and working condition demands. Miners blocked shaft approaches and raised a black flag at the pit head before agreeing to resume work Monday. In Ottawa a local business group appointed Mildred J. Mitter as finance chair at a meeting in Coffeyville. Claire Bonecutter of Mankato resigns effective November 1. China Clipper arrives Alameda after a nonstop 21 hour flight from Honolulu via Manila setting a Pacific crossing record.
Mrs Daniel Kirby hosts and attends meetings with war mothers in Lawrence. Visitors from Caldwell, Amityville Texas, and Ponca City mingle at Brackett neighborhood events. P.T.A and Pleasant Hour Club report activities. new baby Gerald born to Mr. and Mrs. R O Dickey of Memphis.
The Number Ten community club will present Bound to Marry at the schoolhouse this week with cast members including Mr and Mrs Jerald Hobson Mr and Mrs Harry Hobson Mr and Mrs George Butell Mr and Mrs Oman Schoonover and Miss Marthe Stoneking They plan a Halloween log cabin party on October 31 with gingerbread pumpkin pie and coffee to aid the club treasury. Isabel Palencia a Spanish writer and League of Nations delegate who is in the United States was named minister to Sweden becoming the first Spanish woman diplomat.
In loving memory of Nellie E. Lothhelz who passed away October 25, 1935. Kind and generous in all her ways a beautiful memory she left behind. Sincere and true in heart and mind. Missed by husband, brother, and sister.
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