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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1937
Page
4
Record shows material entered at the Lawrence Kansas Post Office as second class matter under the Act of March 2 1879. The filing indicates standard mail handling and designation for periodical distribution in the local area.
A religious exhortation echoes from a biblical text urging followers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Jesus as a call to committed discipleship. The reference marks Mark chapter eight verse thirty four as the guiding verse.
Washington reports plan to reduce relief rolls to 1.65 million for the coming winter from 2.874 million last year. Recipients oppose cuts, and government admits private employment will absorb only about a quarter of those dropped. Local agencies to take on more relief work as Roosevelt directs government to exit relief business.
The piece notes similarities between Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt in temperament. It cites Marion Ellet of the Concordia Blade Empire who argues that the Black appointment and the Klan charges underline dangers of suppressing opposition under a representative government. It suggests Roosevelt’s need for thorough Senate investigations to avoid embarrassment.
British observers report two submarines flying Spanish insurgent colors within fifty miles of Malta escorted by German and Italian destroyers. If patrols investigate, rising fears of a broader conflict surface though no shots were fired yesterday.
Officials warn taxes may surge and citizens fail to grasp potential increases while the partial embargo on war material to the Far East sparks protest from China calling for a complete ban. The logic of current limits is questioned as cotton traders press for policy consideration despite cotton exports to Japan.
Readers weigh Collier's Dust Bowl sketch as overdone while defending the region. A long-time resident of western Kansas writes the tale is exaggerated yet acknowledges past dust storms. He predicts eventual recovery and cautions against overplowing. Other items note shifts in Washington policy and CCC projects. A Zapotec painter born in 1695 is cited as Mexico’s colonial master.
The Puddle Muddlers await Christophers return as he flies over woods and pines. He calls out with a crowing sound, circles high, then closer to the ground searching for the Chubby though no responding bird is found by night. He fears the group’s worry if no report is given.
Christopher returns to Puddle Muddle where Willy Nilly Rin Honey Bear and others question his long walk and Chubby’s whereabouts. He confesses he has nothing to report and the group presses for news while tensions rise among the anxious crowd.
Do you hate milk Critics claim adults lack milk intake due to misconceptions about digestion and adulthood Milk is a key calcium source and contributes vitamin A and high quality protein The piece cites Elie Metchnikoff on cultured milk and longevity while noting auto intoxication theories remain unproven
Col J. Churchill and wife return from Grand Rapids encampment where veterans back annual meetings. J B Wilson to Hot Springs for Grand Lodge session. Missouri and Kansas social and civic notes, plus students visiting Kansas City for Gene Austin and college enrollments. Bridge luncheons planned at Wiemann Grill.
The piece discusses why some hate milk while others crave dairy, noting allergies and a psychic aversion. It suggests alternatives such as milk shakes, soups with milk, boiled milk, or diluting with carbonated water and offers cheese, cream, and butter as substitutes for those who avoid milk entirely.
A montage of light news: Connecticut bans beer and pretzels as unsafe, Melvin Schoonover the boy of many fractures suffers another broken arm in Indiana, a Missouri man misstates a mortgage Bible verse, Iowa State Teachers College sleepwalking football end, a false Minneapolis fire alarm floods a flour warehouse, and Washington reports 2,000,000 social security pension applications with first payments in 1942.
Twenty five years ago this September the Lawrence Railway and Light Co marked three years since its electric streetcar service began on Massachusetts Street. Fred Brackmiller from Kansas University will join Toronto University as chemistry professor. Amorette Weaver and N Thomas Veatch Jr set October 8 for their wedding. Edna Elston and Harry Ellis wed at the North Lawrence Christian church parsonage. Pan-Hellenic rules allow campus fraternities to pledge last night.
A recap from the Iola Register notes Mrs. R. H. Bennett heads to the State University law school in Lawrence. The Douglas County Fair drew many out of town visitors for the circus, with crowded streetcars and wagons. W. J. Weiser and family plan to move to Wichita to help manage Innes and Weiser stores, while Horace Steele goes to Parkville for school. Mrs. M. G. Manley returns from Wisconsin and Michigan, and Hill P. Wilson’s family relocates to Lawrence to occupy Mrs. John Hutchings’ residence. Mrs. Hutchings and Miss Helen depart for Kansas City and New York City respectively.
Neill, a young federal agent, rescues Janet from Prescott Fanning’s yacht at Absalom Harbor after a gunshot death. They evade Bonniger’s search through a dumbwaiter shaft, climbing from pantry to deck, then plan a risky return to the Royal Suite and a night-time exit to safety aboard the Montmorenci.
A quoted line from a 1937 Publishers Syndicate piece reflects a young man preferring personal independence over being steered toward employment. The remark highlights attitudes toward work and autonomy in the era.
Radio schedule details numerous stations WREN WDAF KMBC EMBC EKMB C B S airings include orchestras bands choirs talk shows and weather forecasts through to midnight with multiple artist names venues and program titles across key markets.
Phillip, Robert and June Williams, and Doris Winters attend Vinland high school. Mrs. Orville Puckett and Florence visit Dan Johanning family. Fletcher and Johnson families from Lawrence socialize with Vinland residents. High Prairie church to hold annual homecoming October 3. Matt Holeem helps Dan Johanning with corn. Knoche siblings visit and plan to attend K.A. Helen Heaston leaves for Ellis to teach. Johanning and Williams students attend Topeka fair with Vinland staff. Sunday visits include Paola trip for Mission festival. Will Woods and Burns families from Iola stop by Herschel Ulrich home. Modern fabrics often contain five or six fibres.
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