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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1932
Page
4
The Lawrence Journal-World notes looming political battles as Democrats debate liquor repeal tactics and Wisconsin Democrats plan to cross party lines. Germany’s armament plans spark European concern while Roosevelt campaign touring draws observers. Professor Davis questions wartime debt payments, and German rearmament prompts calls for gradual disarmament progress.
The article notes a surge in armed factions across South America with peace prospects dimming. In Brazil the coffee states revolt while Paraguay and Bolivia clash over boundary lines through the big forest, shaping a tense regional outlook.
Roosevelt arrived in Butte on a western swing and faces curiosity over his past remarks on the League of Nations. The 1920 speech claimed U S backing for several Caribbean and Central American nations, provoking controversy and repeated repudiations.
Mrs Virginia Petty returns to the Sigma Chi house with her son Earl G Petty who leaves for Washington DC for government work during rush week. B T Arnold rebuilds a home at 929 Tennessee street. Mrs A Hargart returns from Nashville after her brother Dr A Lewis hia death to stay with her mother at 1016 Kentucky street. Elwyn Cowgill and Ion Thurston arrive from Mason City for a visit. Sorority pledges listed for 1922. Rudolph Valentine in Blood and Lena with Lila Lee and Nita Nair shown at Bowersock Theatre. Louis Andre arrives from Livourne France. he does not speak English.
A short feature by Claude Calla, originally distributed by Publishers Syndicate in 1928. The strip reflects comic, lighthearted themes characteristic of early daily syndicates.
Twenty five years ago on September 20 a series of campus notices, fraternity pledges and arrivals mark a Lawrence edition. New Phi Delts pledge Robert Johnson Lawrence Edgar Clark Homer Berger Kansasity Brock Pemberton Harry White Sporia W Williams and H Hackett. Professors Van der Vries and Boynton arrive from Michigan. Rev Parisho and family move from Central City Iowa to lead Friends Church October 15. Scott Sterling heads to Yale as a sophomore. Auto rush transforms Greek rush with cars aiding pledges. Long auto trip features Brinton Woodward to New York City then Sea Breeze Florida. A surprise party honors Arthur Hene field at L Waiters home with 35 guests and light refreshments for Mrs Rush.
Fortieth wedding anniversary celebrated by Mr and Mrs C A Pease with friends. A Scotch bagpipe musician brightens the afternoon as the city connects with the sewer. Dr Bunn's new hospital open for inspection. Frank Webster heads to Denver. T E Newlin visits J M Newlin. Mrs DaLee and Miss Eliza sail to Kansas City for musical training. Mrs L D L Tosh and sons visit from Kansas City. Mr W J Leis returns from New York via Europe. quarantine narrowly avoided. A Radford opens a collection agency in Lawrence serving merchants.
A dead Bateman is found in London after a web of betrayals. Landor hunts the killer through a snarled case involving Dr. Marford, Janice Harman, and a shadowy White Face. Mason threads truth from lies, faces a bond with Lamborn, and pursues a clinic plot tied to Annerford and Rudd.
The Tenth annual reunion of the Sixth Kansas cavalry was held in Olathe with 75 veterans of the regiment in attendance.
Mrs. Anna Anderson illness prevents hosting. Mrs. W H Baker and Mrs. May Search step in at Baker home with 15 members present. Grace Dow discusses cave dwellers and Indians, May Search on athletics versus scholarship, Nellie Philips absent. Resignation of Fay Alleman accepted as she moves to Olathe. News also notes Friends meeting, M E Sunday school program, and football practice with 30 boys outlined by coach Breithaupt.
Willy Nilly sits with his dog Rip and reads several stories from a book of stories. Rip naps through most of the tale and wakes only after Willy Nilly finishes. Rip then instructs Willy to use the stories as weights against his ears and sleep nightly until the ears settle back on their own.
The news item notes upcoming events in the Vinland vicinity including a juniors seniors picnic, a young people's society party at the Horrell home on Friday evening September 16, and local residents visiting relatives and attending area fairs and colleges. It mentions hospital visits, school attendance at Emporia and Baker University, and a Coleman Pell club gathering with meal service.
The daily note covers a October meeting hosted by Mrs Deay with assistance from Blair Johnston and Mrs Helen Sutton serving sandwiches cake and lemonade. Vinland Grange Fair is set for Thursday through Saturday this week with other local fair attendance noted including Mr and Mrs W E Hoskingon and Miss Sevylor returning from Wellsville. Jennie Stevens, a Baker University sophomore, attends school away.
Mary Clinkenbeard and Henry Hennessey family visits noted. Twenty five attended Big Springs school tax meeting with E F Adams of Bonner Springs speaking for State Tax Revision league. Besed on Topeka events, Myrtle Hogg away to Lawrence for ill nephew. Madlyn McClanahan visiting Lecompton. Beginners at school include Donald Goff Nickia Marsh Edna Simmons Buddy Rake.
Miss Mildred Mast announces a campaign to maintain 100 percent membership for all Lawrence city school teachers in the National Education Association Kansas State Teachers Association and the Lawrence Educational Council starting about October 1. Last year all three groups reported full membership, and authorities praise the schools for the credit this reflects.
An advertising pitch touts Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin as a cure for fatigue headache biliousness and constipation. It promotes a laxative herbal mix with senna and pepsin for adults and even children claiming daily and periodic use maintains vigor and appetite. The copy emphasizes ease of use and inexpensive cost.
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