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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1937
Page
4
A brief biblical meditation cites First Peter 3 18 stating Christ suffered for sins to bring humanity to God. The verse emphasizes the just dying for the unjust and being made alive in the Spirit, offering spiritual reconciliation rather than earthly reward.
Tax policy sparks cross group dispute as the Allied Workers join wealthy lobbyists in opposing a new Kan gas sales tax. Senator King notes relief through higher exemptions may be needed, while unemployed members rely on tax revenue they contribute to.
Senator Burke of Nebraska disclosed that documents showing Justice Black’s Klan membership and a stenographic copy of an Alabama Klansmen address could have been presented before his confirmation. Burke said a Birmingham businessman offered this evidence days before the vote and that the administration did not act, creating public surprise over the connection.
Governor Huxman rejects a request for a 100000 special legislative session to amend the state social security law. He says changes to state administration versus county supervision could occur without additional funds, though the program still faces funding stress and potential cost increases. The central issue remains money.
The American Legion campaigns against age based hiring limits, arguing forced retirement at 40 hurts work prospects and misreads productivity. The piece notes limited evidence in small places but warns big firms shape a misleading view of older workers. It also touches Japanese banking suspicions, embargo impacts, and Roosevelt’s stance on Justice Black.
Christopher Columbus Crow worries about Rip who has left. He vows to find him and urge a quick return while Willy Nilly commends his helpful nature as Rip apologizes for past remarks.
Christopher flies away after friends and animals tease him about being smaller yet hopeful. They urge him to bring back Chubby and jelly prize as he wings toward distant journeys. Tomorrow the town anticipates his hopeful return to reunite with his friends.
The text warns that delaying medical help harms both patient and doctor and notes TB can coexist with other diseases. It lists persistent cough with sputum sometimes blood tinged, weight loss, weakness, and fever as key signs. It stresses prompt chest X rays and examination even in seemingly healthy individuals. It also notes prior good health does not exclude TB and that appearance is not a reliable indicator.
After days of try-outs for the Westminster a cappella choir, most seats are filled with two to three high tenor spots open Solo tenor applicants should contact Dean Swarthout soon Additional rehearsals begin with new music ordered The choirs first rehearsal occurred in the Administration building auditorium The group plans a morning church appearance singing Christ Our Lord For Us Doth Languish Alice Marie Meyn will sing offertory The Lord Is My Shepherd Mrs Strafon will accompany on organ
Topeka dispatch reports more than 1,000 individuals shared $22,500 in 1,050 Kansas Free fair awards. Maurice Jencks, director, said judging of awards from needlework to livestock finished yesterday. Attendance neared 319,000 with two days left, eyeing a record turnout. Helen Keller, after abdominal surgery, took nourishment today following a restful night.
William Allen White reports President Roosevelt was angered by the Justice Black appointment. The Emporia sage adds that wrath and wisdom cannot reside in the same skull.
A health column urges vigilance for tuberculosis signs a persistent cough and fever and stresses early X-ray chest examination over reliance on stethoscope findings. It warns against hypochondria while encouraging prompt medical evaluation to improve tuberculosis outcomes.
In September 16, 1926 style dispatches Captain Robert H. Macintosh and Commandant James C. Fitzmaurice launched from Dublin for New York in a bold Atlantic crossing attempt. The wartime pilots pursue a route unsettled by earlier flyers, aiming to set a peace flight record while facing perilous odds and critics. Ike R. Bryant leaves Lawrence for Fayetteville Arkansas to open a cafe, after years in town. Nancy Longenecker heads to Chicago to teach piano at the Chicago Training School. La Vern Pratt moves to Minneapolis for a S. F. Kresge posting after finishing at KU in 1926. Harry J. Scott visits from Portland prior to attending a Pioneer convention in Colorado Springs, while Jay Bond is elected KU freshman coach.
Forty years ago on September 17 a Santa Fe circus train from Manhattan reached town before 7 am, drawing large crowds as schools closed and residents enjoyed the parade. The incident delayed service into Kansas City after a broken-down train near Lecompton. Weather canceled the races, and local residents noted improved prosperity from high crop prices fueling attendance.
Neill, a young federal agent, and Janet are aboard Prescott Fanning’s yacht at Absalom’s Harbor. After Janet hides with Neill, they escape a search by Bonniger through a perilous night aboard the Montpelier and Columbia, then Abraham Lincoln, planning a final ruse to avoid capture while they plot a safe escape.
A 1937 Poblsahera Syndicate cartoon critique notes the annoyance of a poor neighbor's dog barking at night while the narrator expresses tolerance for a rich neighbor's dog. The punchline highlights class disparity in a light, satirical tone.
Aunt Het travels to Montebello California on a Monday morning to visit her daughter Mrs Perry Barkley and family, and another relative Mrs ivy inyart and daughter.
The Stull community diary lists numerous weekend visits and gatherings. Families from Topeka and Lawrence spent time at local homes, with churchgoing, school bus routes to Lawrence, and farm fair preparations noted. Local residents, including Messrs Scheer and Deskin households, are mentioned among frequent social and family events. Grace Kropf, Carl Kampschroeder, and Minnie Henry earned top place standings in a farm display contest.
Reno notes community scenes with Miss Aaron a Reno schools teacher boarding with Mrs Barnhart and Mr and Mrs H Keonhart guests at Mayetta Kansas. Local families and visitors mingle at Topeka fair Lawerence and Kansas City connections. Pony Creek pupils earn 100 in spelling first week. City 4 H club girls and sponsor take a Topeka picnic radio downtown event.
A detailed schedule of radio programs for Friday and early Sunday including Ashburn Bretton Freeman WDAF WREN KMBC EMBC and other station lineups. Notable acts include Jay Freeman’s Orch Carlita Dale WDAF Dorothy Thompson Amos n Andy and Henry Susso’s Orch with various time slots and weather forecasts.
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