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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1932
Page
4
A Lawrence Kansas Journal World column notes Democratic alarm as Governor Helvering targets the Landon Hoover trend in Kansas. It cites Republican unity and likely Hoover-Landon ticket support, with Hoover touring to present administration policies and appeal to undecided voters nationwide.
FOR WARD S LEADERSHIP Cal Ward of Douglas county reelected last week as president of the Kansas Farmers Union and backed by a strong majority. He stands against John A Simpson national president who has pushed radical views within the union. The Kansas convention upheld Ward s stance, and he is seen as a likely candidate to head the national Farmers Union rather than the state group he has led for years.
In Hutchinson Kansas the Kansas division of the association of Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma hotel men approved a proposal to repeal the Kansas prohibition law. Outsiders doubt repeal will boost hotel business but many hotel men believe it could help. The hotel business is a complex demanding operation under existing conditions and the path to improvement is unclear.
The article discusses the push and limits of state control over oil production and liquor legalization. It notes hotel operators' skepticism about reforms and wets facing a tough Kansas battle, while oil men acknowledge benefits of prorating yet prefer minimal state detail. Post offices report fewer letters after three cent postage, suggesting postcards suffice for many messages.
In the Old Home Town engagement news Mr and Mrs B W Atkinson announce the engagement of their daughter Frances Eleanor to Robert Frazier Mason of Kingman Arizona. The wedding is set for early December. Edith Marie Saunders birthday party was hosted by Mr and Mrs J J Saunders with family attend. Madeline McKone hosted a Halloween party for twelve friends Saturday night. Elizabeth Dunkel gave a dinner for the cast of Adam and Eva at her home Saturday with Halloween decorations and thirteen covers. Mrs E Gauck Miss Jessie Gauck and Alfred Rainhart returned from Tonganoxie after attending a farewell party for Mr and Mrs D E Kirby who plan to move to Lawrence. Minnie Walters returned from a month with her brother in New York City. Mrs Holland Wheeler left Saturday for a visit in Concordia then Jamestown to visit her daughter.
Mrs. Fred Taggart and Mrs. F M Loomas host a Halloween party at Mrs. Taggarts. Mrs. John Bell hosts a Saturday dinner for Mrs. Robert Clark. Nellie Martindale hosts Friday, Ruth Marshall and Marjorie Templin host Saturday. Thimble party planned by Mrs. C L McClung and Mrs J T Thorpe for Nov 6. Nettie M Davis and C J Towner wed Oct 19 in Portland. Towner couple to be at home in Portland. Graebers remodel for a model display room. Nellie Beatty improving.
Forty years ago on Monday October 31 friends gathered for a surprise party in honor of Stephen Stanley Prentice. Games ran until 10 o clock followed by a substantial supper. Attendees included Maud Savage Nellis Griffin Kate Dinsmoor Tenney Jaedicke May Mason Annie Fischer Annie Rankin Erna Barteldes Olga Barteldes Genie Piatt Sarah Piatt Paul Dinsmoor George Robinson Walter Van Pelt Fred Stevenson Carl Rankin Charlie Weinan Dan Anderson Bob Anderson Roy Henley Warrie Henley Fredo Barteldes Otto Barteldes Capt J W Stone arrived from Washington and will stay until after the election. Miss Belle Roberts plans to attend a football game in Kansas City. J N McFarland hosts his brother Dr Jas McFarland and wife from Corsica, O. Mr H D Whitman had a valuable cow shot by hunters yesterday. Some locals call for action against vagabonds during hunting season.
Narcolepsy features irresistible daytime sleep and occasional cataplexy where a sudden loss of muscle strength occurs during strong emotions. Many cases remain of unknown origin with no uniform cure, though stimulants and psychologic therapies have shown claimed success. Ephedrine, a plant derivative, has yielded promising results in trials, acting like adrenal secretions to raise blood pressure and influence vessels. English researchers report notable outcomes in these experiments.
The Associated Press compiles campaign sayings from leaders across parties. Roosevelt expresses confidence in a man led solution to troubles while Hatfield blames party cliques, Costigan critiques Hoover figures, McBride questions beer as revenue, Norman Thomas foresees a party merger, and a Republican committee accuses Roosevelt of Tammany like tactics fueling fund-raising. Utah senator King cites corporate pressure on workers to back the Republican ticket.
Inspector Luke visits Trigger's office to learn how Kalamoo air affair funds are handled. Trigger explains a staff of well paid, loyal workers, a high security network, and a ledger of bets with coded client money. Luke leaves wiser but with no clear path to expose the operation.
Reports of residents attending church services and club meetings in Eudora and Lawrence. Attendees include Lewis Kirkman family, Hal heleen at St Paul's, Mrs Eberwein, Mrs Dollie Reetz, HaRPY Hour at Ma Davidson, Frieda Reetz host with L Millert, and families of Vitt, Vitt, and Vitt show outings in Lawrence. Also Mary Ellen and Elroy Eberwein visiting grandmother, Frank Mignot Otto Mignet and Fred Pflexer at Harry Schellac home, Taeane Dyer visit from Kansas City, Wheeler and daughter Vivian with A Stienbring, and a Sootpall game in Lawrence.
On October 30 1894 the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias of Kansas is incorporated with offices in Lawrence and Topeka D J Ble Withiame of Lawrence as president. A September 31 1803 joint debate in Wichita features George L Douglas and J M Dansmore on the legislative war topics.
Mary Graham Bonnet verses a girl Flotilla Botilla who envisions a local band in Puddle Muddle. Willy Nilly balks at practice as others join with improvised instruments while Botilla provides a toy drum cornets and a whistle. Willy Nilly leads as bandmaster.
Grandpa Underwood fractured a rib lifting a wagon box last week. Charles Vitt and wife hosted visitors while Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vitt plan their golden wedding next Sunday. A double wedding fifty years ago ties Mrs. Carrie Fder and her son Jon to Charles Vitt family. A dozen local names, from the Underwoods to the Vitts, spent a Saturday woodworking and visiting friends around town.
The High Prairie school baseball team defeated Harmony Friday afternoon with a score tbd. Harmony supporters from the neighborhood attended, including families of Puckett, Ulrich, Markley, Landis, Hoeaston, Goodell, Beasley, and Daniels. After the game, locals visited the state lake at Tonganoxie and Billie Puckett's home. Dan Johanning spent Monday with the Kanwaka Johannings.
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