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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1935
Page
4
The article notes new oil field activity in western Kansas could create a belt of derricks across land the government had planned for a tree planting program. Derricks grow much faster than trees once the right subsoil is found, signaling rapid industrial development encroaching on planned nature planting efforts.
A traveler notes Iowa painted two parallel black lines to guide drivers, reducing sideswipe risk as drivers hug the line. An editorial piece argues the League of Nations faces sanctions debates, potentially becoming an international police force or dissolving, with war risks if sanctions are applied or rejected.
General Johnson ends the no boondoggling policy as relief plans shift toward faster job creation. Officials seek quick, workable projects to channel relief funds, noting design delays in permanent structures and urging rapid planning and execution nationwide.
The piece discusses tentative Democratic national convention plans to be held in a north central city willing to pay at least $200000 for hosting. It notes the host city would expect reimbursement from delegates and suggests the convention may be brief. It questions why the 1932 platform was ignored after Democrats gained power.
The University of Kansas began removing the New man theater pipe organ to install the new theater organ from the New man theater in Kansas City. The project aims to replace Fraser Hall’s old pipe organ with the theater organ. Married today were Miss Lucille Madden and Elmer P. Myers of this city at the Methodist parsonage officiated by Rev. Edward Hislop. They left for a short Ozark honeymoon and will reside at Haskell after October 1 where Myers works as a financial clerk.
Ed Klein and W E Kennedy returned from a Sunday duck hunt with five or six ducks each. Sloughs are reportedly filled with birds, a flock near a hundred seen in a local area. Miss Lenora Lane and Mr Fred Kennedy wed at the Christian parsonage with Rev C L Milton officiating. The couple will reside on a farm west of town. Miss Ruth Spray hosted Miss Louise Fitch, just back from Germany, at her home on South Kentucky Street. Miss Lucille Cole hosted a birthday gathering. Miss Sophie Smithmeyer departs for Washington Seminary in D C tomorrow. Miss Harriett Greissinger has returned from California. Emil Grignard and Misses Aimee and Marion of New York plan to stay the winter with Prof and Mrs C S Skilton. Miss Grace Hornaday departed today.
Forty years ago in Shawnee and nearby towns many students teachers and residents are noted. highlights include new teaching posts at Shawnee High School and several trips and comings and goings of local families. an accident on Quincy street involving a runaway horse and a surrey with minor injuries is reported along with community tales from Lawrence and surrounding areas.
Fifty one years ago J L Evans married at 16 in Burlington and now returns with his wife to renew vows during the 1935 Coffey County fair. They travel from Kansas City to reenact the ceremony and attend the Burlington event. A lighthearted note also mentions a Milwaukee cooking class for men and a Chicago police report about a radiator cap theft.
The September 1 Christian Science lesson titled Substance cites Hebrews 10 34 Isaiah 51 6 and quotes from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures noting differences between Spirit and matter. A Christian Science program will be radioed over KFH 1300.
Joseph A. Bales was born March 5, 1868 near Knoxville Tennessee to Quaker parents. He moved to Douglas County Kansas at age three and lived most of his life there. He graduated from Hesper Academy and worked as a teacher, then in commerce and farming. He married Evelyn Cook in 1889. they had two children, Orin R. Bales of Emporia and Mrs. Edsie Kiefen of Boston.
Emily Felton returns to Elston Alabama after college hoping to marry David Carroll but he’s in Istanbul and Judith’s brother now disappears. Emily weighs love and duty as wedding plans loom and Frances counsels patience before a decisive moment.
In Columbus a 26 year old Paul Reever from Carthage Mo died while attempting to rescue his wife and 8 month old baby who fell from a motor boat on the Spring River. The wife and baby were saved by a group of sea scouts. Phillipsburg rodeo draws largest crowd in history with ticket shortages. Winfield to host regional Methodist conference October 11 12 led by District Judge Karl Miller. Atchison crash injures two riders Celestine Schuetz 21 and Paul Burkhart 20 in hospital after motorcycle collision with culvert. Schuetz skull fracture Burkhart fractured leg.
The Puddle Muddlers led by Willy Nilly prepare to perform at the County Fair with a side show featuring a giant. Top Notch appears handsome in white feathers and a red comb as the ducks groom for the display.
A procession of animals and companions arrive in Willy Nilly's two-wheeled carriage. Bears, a Lamb with a blue ribbon, and other characters admire their own posters as they approach the fairgrounds for their side show. The group, including Christopher Columbus Crow and Top Notch, exudes excitement and pride.
Tomorrow article on tartar formation explains how oral deposits develop from soft film to a hard shell and how brushing, scaling, and massaging gums prevent pyorrhea. It notes that poor hygiene causes up to 95 percent of pyorrhea and emphasizes deliberate cleaning in modern soft diets.
Washington columnist Herbert Plummer notes Long’s lifelong dread of photographers and explains how his bodyguards would challenge any uncredentialed shooter. He ponders whether surviving the attack would have curbed or intensified Long’s ruthlessness and dramatic public persona.
Oliver B. Reed and Evelyn Cruzan, county home stead rehabilitation adviser and county home adviser, were absent from courthouse offices as word arrived that their services had been discontinued at close of business Saturday. Both had worked there since August 1934, with no word from Washington on replacements among over a hundred others.
Radio listings for Monday September 16 include KI MB C KMBC WDAF and WREN with musical programs led by Nicknacks Fibber McGee and Matty Land of Dreams and various orchestras. Public schools segment featured. Tuesday and Constitution Day segments noted with theatre and concert programs and the weather forecast ending the day.
President Roosevelt arranged a late day tea in Hyde Park with Norman Davis ambassador at large to Europe and Mrs Davis signaling interest in the European situation. The president shows no sign of stepping into the problem, continuing a "good neighbor" policy toward the warring European nations.
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