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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1939
Page
7
Keysto duplicated while you wait locks repaired bonded locksmith padlocks in stock at Rutter's Shop 1014 Mass. Phone 319. Can save you money on furniture and rugs. Large stocks prompt service. Old furniture taken in. J. W Alexander 16 E. 9th Phone 168.
Chicago and Kansas City reports show wheat prices slipping fractions while declines in oats and corn occur. The market stays steady overall as anxiety over the final action on a 119 million dollar crop loan appropriation lingers, with closing levels near the previous day and weekly shipping data noted.
Kansas City prices for wheat corn oats and related commodities are reported with various grades and bid ranges. The text lists No 2 and No 3 classes for wheat and corn, near and far futures, and specifies recent close values and daily changes alongside barley millet and other grains. Also included are Chicago market figures and potato market notes plus egg and dairy prices.
Trading showed dried up selling with a steel led comeback after Friday losses. Volumes hovered around 250000 shares while earnings remained cheerful and foreign tensions kept a dampening note on the rally. Prominent issues swung but overall market remained cautious as bonds mixed and cotton rose modestly.
Tony Cornero, operator of the Rex and four gambling boats, refused to surrender as state authorities halted water taxis and blockaded the ship. He criticized the House bill aimed at curbing gambling boats and declared the action unconstitutional while lawmen moved to close the Rex.
Kansas City Kansas August 5 Pi Gov Payne H Ratner visited Mrs Alice Hobelman mother of two and infantile paralysis victim to express support He wrote in the visitors book a note saying For a charming lady who has fought a gallant battle best wishes.
A marriage license was issued this morning to Lloyd L. Kennedy and Velva Price, both of Topeka.
Bobby Riggs of Chicago won the 49th Meadow Club invitation tournament in Southampton New York defeating Sidney Wood of New York 10 8 6 4 6 4 to retire the 1000 President challenge cup. Wood was Riggs' victim last year too.
A 16 year old, John Vandersloot, dies when a rifle misfires while a 15 year old friend, John Island Wood, tests the weapon after a claimed safety catch. The incident followed by another accidental wounding of a priest at a shooting gallery.
Rosita Royce a dove dancer at the New York World’s Fair was hospitalized after ten performances daily since opening. Twenty one doves were under veterinary care including seven with heart ailments and others with swollen joints. The dancer has a serious nervous condition. treatment occurs in her apartment.
Washington August 5 1930s congress approves an 8 million dollar census of homes and home equipment. Representative Jessie Sumner warned women would hate men entering houses and peeking in cupboards as the measure passed and moved to the senate.
In Shreveport Louisiana a Black woman walked 12 miles to reach the Caddo Parish health unit seeking aid. She said health department workers had visited her area recently and was given a notice requiring her to obtain a new garbage can.
The Cubs defeated the Panthers 36 to 32 in a Goal-Hi contest on the University quadrangle. About 100 spectators watched two local squads of players aged 10 to 12. Another game is set for 8 p m Monday night.
Thomas J. Akins, 50, of rural Wichita, was killed when his car collided with another on highway K-15 a mile southeast of Wichita. He suffered a broken neck after being thrown into a field.
A divorce suit was filed this morning in district court by Violet Schutz against Oliver R. Schutz.
County agent Deal Six explains ensilage from damaged corn focusing on timing leaf color, molasses addition, packing, and suitable silo types. He also promotes brome grass as a promising next crop and notes local farm activities and harvest routines.
Mrs Charles Simon entertained the Goldenrod club Wednesday with guests including Mrs Nick Simon and Mrs Charles Fawl. Members planned hostesses by months for next year and voted for September 6 elections. Numerous local residents attended Burk(e) reunion and other community visits noted.
A cryptic prompt lists numbered items including true statements and self analysis. It shows an exchange about beauty faults and a fourth item true, with cotton as the fifth.
Lawrence Renaering Works offers top payments for old live horses and dry bones. Call Central Charge at phone 197. prompt pickup for animals in good condition.
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