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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1947

Page

6

Cotton Crop Totals Reported by Agriculture Dept

The Agriculture Department released final figures showing this year’s cotton crop at 9,440,000 bales, weight not given. This compares with 9,482,000 bales previously estimated and the ten year average of 9,018,000. The report also cites 1945 crop data, cottonseed production, and overall value of cotton at about 1.409 billion dollars with about 1.009 billion in June.

Washington Agriculture Department Isah Cada Be

Nutrition speaker Mary Fletcher to address Douglas County groups

Mary Fletcher, nutrition specialist of the state college extension division, will speak twice this week to nutrition readers in Douglas County. On Thursday from 9 am to 3:30 pm she discusses summer desserts at Plymouth Congregational Church in Lawrence. On Friday she addresses the Baldwin teacher training group at Fellowship Hall, Methodist church, after sessions conclude.

Mary Fletcher Sas State College Extension Division Douglas County Plymouth Congregational Curch Lawrence Baldwin Fellowship Hall Methodist Church Miss Fletcher

James Gettys Recital Captivates Audience on Spring Day

James Theodore Gettys a baritone in his senior recital drew a near capacity crowd this afternoon. pupil of Joseph Wilkins, he delivered dramatic thunderbolts that held an enthralled audience as critics noted his strongly developed science of drama and compelling stage presence.

James Theodore Gettys Gettys Joseph Wilkins

Remarkable tenor brings metamorphosis in recital program

A dramatic high tenor voice opens with potential transformation as the performer presents a morning attire and a poised demeanor. The concert features Caldara and Beck selections with energetic accents and a Schubert mood, moving through grave desolation to Brahms emotion. The critic notes Gettys shaping atmosphere and innocence in choice pieces.

Caldara Beck Schubert Gettys Brahms

Gettys Delivers Vivid Pantomime In The Flea

A review notes Gettys performs The Flea with a Russian accent and linguistic skill, avoiding vulgarity. His stage persona and pantomime style engage the audience while sustaining character.

Futhentic Gettys Oussorgsk Gettys Gain

Gers Rosens Doft and Till Norge in Swedish Songs

A review notes Rosens Doft with a parlor salon feel, while Greg Gettys delivers Till Norge in Norwegian with intimate tenderness. Sibelius Svarta Resor in Swedish shows urgent passion, concluding with Irish and other pieces. Gettys charmingly showcases humor. Robert Glotsbach assists with pages and Jack Moehrenkamp on piano. Four ushers are thanked.

Greg Caliban Coalmines Lewis Raymond Louis John Ehrlich Paul Friesen Eugene Jennings Marvin Zoschke

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