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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1935
Page
4
Post Office in Lawrence Kansas lists second class matter under the 1879 act. If you do not receive the Journal-World by 7 pm, call the office at 22 for an immediate replacement. Contact window is 7 to 7 30 Monday September 30, 1925.
A Louisiana minister proposes Huey Long was killed by his own guards or a conspiracy. The piece notes no facts support the theory and trusts the original accounts for accuracy over later speculation.
President Roosevelt in Fremont argues most farmers owe little to themselves and much to New Deal policies. He asserts constitutional backing for the programs while noting the Supreme Court will decide. Florida weather remark follows about a Jamaica Cuba hurricane tease and advice on hurricane safe homes.
Italy vows tentative loyalty to the League of Nations while reserving the right to abandon it, seeking peace with all powers except Ethiopia. Emperor Haile Selassie warns mobilization may follow looming Italian attacks, as statements clash with actions. Also, Upton Sinclair plans to press his Epic plan at the Democratic convention, hoping to gain acceptance.
Washington reports say Democrats will push a bonus bill quickly at the opening of Congress to counter an inflation bill tied to it. The administration’s currency devaluation is cited by inflationists as a precedent. A native American posing as nobility has been detained by government agents, illustrating a wider pattern of con artists exploiting interest in aristocratic birth.
Ten years ago on Monday September 30 the KU initiation plan was set for Wednesday evening with a march from the hill to the Stadium. The University band will play on the field and Fred Harris former KU student and current Alumni association president will speak. Alpha Xi Delta pledges Ruth Ellis and Meta Murphy of Lawrence. Also noted are two birth announcements for William Edgar and the son of Mr and Mrs C E Moorman. Baseball teams organized by Woodlawn students and work on a county flag pole near the courthouse are listed along with regional trips by local residents and a possum capture at 800 Ohio street.
Twenty five years ago the Lawrence High School notes report budget reporter elections with nominees Ethel Ulrich Elsa Bartel des and Jean Russell. The Mandolin Club forms with Henry McCurry Ray Folks Millard Hudson Frank Hudson Ralph Stevens Baldwin Mitchell and others, planning winter exhibitions. Clive Vail is mentioned as “Miss Nobody From Starland.”
A humorous vignette in which a mother scolds her son for playing with a rich boy. The tale hinges on class difference and the boy’s stubbornness in resisting social pressure.
Lawrence residents watched a clever musical comedy at Bowersock with numbers by Josh Howard. The hit of the evening was Miss Vail’s performance of The Gingaboo Man as student activities and class elections discussed graft rules under new university council guidelines.
Forties era notes report ice yesterday and first outdoor outing for Mr Thomas Warton. Missouri University enrollment 520 with Kansas 520 plus. Kansas University heat outage halts classes. Diphtheria case at Peffer corner. A Lawrence bicycle girl’s short skirts amuse as she crosses streets. Music club meets at Olin Bell’s home. Annie Snyder heads to Kansas City for a week. Towne sisters attend Theta convention in Syracuse. Dr. A Gifford and wife depart for Denver. Gifford attends health congress. Learnards visit Vermont then travel to New York, Washington, and Atlanta for the southern exposition. quarantine at Mrs Pine’s home for diphtheria. Hughes and Pine relocate to new Bridge street building. Mont Miller attempts St Louis journey in one-horse wagon without overcoat. Effie Peters and A N Coberly wed. Rev J G Griffith presides. Coberly a Kimball Iron works employee. Couple to reside on Rhode Island street. Diphtheria at 928 Rhode Island street. Marriage licenses issued to Harris-Carson, Jewett-Smith, Bivens-Davis, Coberly-Peters.
A New Castle man bid to buy an entire barn contents at auction and netted crystal ware, an antique bedstead, tea ware, towels, candlesticks and willow ware. In California a warden won a prize dog at a kennel show. Oklahoma City's Gov. Marland aide collects razor blades, totaling 67 types. Bank receiver Day cites deposits unclaimed at 75,000 dollars in Galena. A small roof fire caused minor damage at 1216 Louisiana Street. Fire Chief Paul Ingels returned from a national convention in Knoxville.
Emily Barnes weighs reforming her husband against submitting to his perceived limits while her father remains her only ally. Edwin, devoted yet demanding, returns home and shares news of a merchants association meeting as Emily braces for life with a new baby and shifting power at home.
Emily confronts Edwin after he burns Norman Douglas as they discuss their future and a baby. The couple moves from quarrel to intimate admission, with Frances Felton adapting plans and Emily contemplating garden work while facing changes ahead. Frances muses on Edwin’s lack of a nickname as she ends the scene.
Mary Graham Bonner recalls a chaotic aide-show where Willy Nilly and animal friends faced a disruptive audience. A ducks fire drill drenched spectators, fueling anger and whispers that Willy Nilly was crazy. Tension grows as curious bears emerge from behind the curtain.
The bears threaten to defend Willy Nilly and scare the audience into remaining still. Sly Bear Honey Bear Jupiter Bear Blacky Bear demand distance while the crowd stays frozen, unsure what the bears intend. Tomorrow's show teaser adds to the tension and confusion.
Mrs Della E Hurd widow of George R Hurd and longtime G A R member writes from Topeka September 20 detailing her move to the Methodist Episcopal Home for the Aged on September 12 She notes warm welcomes from Lawrence Wakarusa Topeka and Maple Hill visitors and mentions the death of Mrs Hunt in her letter to the Lawrence Journal World.
An medical piece from Arch Finch of Wilson County North Carolina notes heat can aid arthritis rheumatism neuralgia and neuras thenias while warning against risks from full body heating and advising medical guidance for chronic use A farmer from Wilson County claims the world watermelon weighing 113 pounds as a closing note
A crowded schedule lists radio programs and musicians across stations KMBC WDAF WREN and others. Entries include Orphan Annie Singing Lady Herbert Foote Jimmie Allen and many orchestras led by Tak Spot Orrin Plucker Griffin Williams and Donchue with NBC and CBS affiliates noted.
Kansas City Kan Sept 30 UP Paul Baumgartner of Newton won the Kansas archery championship defeating defending titleholder J H Lingenfelder 1212 to 1032 and was elected president of the State Archery Association Irvin R Matlett of Ottawa named vice president Baumgartner to appoint secretary. A railway collision near Coffeyville killed FE N Bartley and injured ten others including two women Arthur Finical driver unhurt except for slight injuries. Kansas State College plans unofficial irrigation experiment station near Silverdale under C M Boggs with irrigation system funded by Boggs. Flood control conference to be held in Cloud County with George Knapp present. Merle Dalton 25 arrested on first degree murder charges in slaying of relief worker George Brown allegedly struck with a jack handle.
Erie Sept 30 Curtis M. Bean former publisher of a free distribution weekly at Chanute awaited arraignment today on charges of passing three worthless checks. Bean was returned here Saturday from Melbourne Florida by County Attorney Leslie H. Cable and Sheriff Roy Wigxons. Emporia Sept 30 The 35th division veterans meet in Columbia Missouri next year. Veterans of Missouri and Kansas elected Gen W A Reunp Pierce City Missouri as president for the ensuing year with Col Fred Fitzpatrick Salina first vice president M Sullivan Kansas City second vice president Sal Browne Horton third vice president and Rev Earl A Blackman Kansas City chaplain.
Grace Moore starring in a national radio program on NBC each Monday at 8 30 PM CST. Millions listen as sponsors Vicks promote VapoRub and Vicks VapoNal products. Tune in tonight for the performance and sponsor messaging.
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