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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1940

Page

5

FCA Faces $315 Million Fund Shortage If Congress Cuts Investor Funds

Washington officials said the Farm Credit Administration could be unable to cover operating costs and absorb losses if Congress reduces its investment by 315 million dollars, roughly half the government's FCA stake. Officials stressed lending could continue via bond issues and rediscounting but earnings would shrink, possibly requiring future congressional injections to cover deficits.

Washington Farm Credit Administration Congress FCA Roosevelt Garner Treasury Land Bank Wallace

Dentists Convene in Kansas City for National Advances

National authorities will outline recent advances in the dentistry field to 3000 attendees at a four day convention opening Sunday in Municipal auditorium. Separate meetings for dental assistants and hygienists from Kansas and Missouri will also be held. A death followed by a heart attack is noted in the report.

Kansas City Kansas Missouri MuNicipal Auditorium

Frank Jones obituary and divorce suit reported

Frank Jones of Ottawa and Miami Fla died this morning of a heart attack after years of heart disease. He attended the National Coursing association races and owned a large greyhound kennel at Miami. The body was taken to Ottawa for burial. Wife Hazel O. Davis files for divorce from Jess W. Davis in district court.

Abilene Frank Jones Ottawa Kan Miami Fla Jones National Coursing Association Jess W. Davis

Irene Oliver Presents a Notable University Recital

The senior voice recital by Irene Oliver at the university attracted a good sized, receptive audience. The program of 18 songs spanned Handel to modern French and English pieces, with notable performances of Verdi and Wolf. Oliver, aided by Alice Moncrieff, delivered clear diction and a confident high register despite a cold.

Irene Oliver Miss Oliver Alice Moncrieff School of Fine Arts Althe Handel Gluck Bishop DeLuca Verdi Hugh Wolf Alexander von Fielitz August Bungert Fussreise Wolf Bemberg Massenet Chretien Kansas City Powell Weaver W. Otto Miessner University Department of Public School Music Miessner Evans Hearth Mabel Barn

French Queen Answers to Puzzling Horizontal Clues

A filled crossword grid lists clues across and down, including French queen and multiple general terms. The puzzle covers ages of statesmen and common objects, with varied definitions like gully lasso and boundary edge.

Ed Arnold Dies at 76 Prominent Chapman Farmer

Ed Arnold 76, well known Chapman farmer and stockman, died this morning in Junction City hospital after a weeklong heart attack battle. A former Kansas state legislator and member of the state board of administration, Arnold had lived in Chapman since 1887. Surviving: two sons Ersel and Harold, daughter Mrs. W. A. Smiley. Funeral services Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Chapman, with former Governor Walter Huxman among speakers.

Chapman Farmer Chapman Ed Arnold Junction City Kansas Arnold State Board of Administration Ersel Harold Washington, D. C W. A. Smiley Junction City Walter Haxman

Local Social Roundup From Eudora And Nearby

Weekend visits highlighted by Curtis Diedrich Diedrichs and Thorn households with extended family. Liens include civic clubs in Tonganoxie, district aide appointment in Lawrence, Kansas City travelers, and weather and farm activity notes.

Eastern Star meeting and social gatherings in Lawrence area

After attending the state Eastern Star meeting at Lawrence, guests stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Hearin. Ed Henrich of Bonner Springs dined with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Knipp. Several locals hosted and attended events including church dedication at Turner and a Kerwitz wedding in Alma.

Eastern Star Lawrence J. N. Hearin Ed ‘Henrich Bonner Springs Herbert Knipp George Gerstenberger John Hunzicker Howard McConnell Doris Ed Hunzicker Colony Gerstenberger Baptist Church Turner C. G. Kerwitz Alma Kerwitz W. K. Kerwitz P.T. A Curtis Diedrich

Four Strangers Paper Presented by Mrs Minnie Jones

Members present note a paper titled Four Strangers was delivered by Mrs Minnie Jones with Mrs Oscar Wester-Further details unclear.

Minnie Jones Oscar Wester

Garden poems forum marks final summer meeting

The house held a forum on garden poems as the last summer gathering. New year books were distributed by the book committee chaired by Mrs. J. C. Scott.

House J. C.scott

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