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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1940
Page
7
A quirky and sensational line from Dick Tracy echoes disbelief about a booming affair. The eccentric hobby clashes with the public perception, raising questions about its legitimacy and scope. Local reaction remains divided as details remain murky.
Notice is given for the annual stockholders meeting of Peoples State Bank of Lawrence Kansas to elect directors. It will be held at the banking house between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Wednesday January 8 1947. S A Wood cashier.
Chicago and Kansas City market summaries show year-end gains in futures for wheat with July and September leading. prices up to 7 cents a bushel. Hogs and cattle also steady or higher. Kansas City reports varied livestock activity weights and close values, with feed costs and futures activity shaping the session.
Markets closed on a hopeful note as stocks rose modestly after a three session upturn. Trading around 1,000,000 shares, with reinvestment demand supporting the firmer finish. wheat, cotton and citrus markets also showed shifts in late trading. Community notices include obituaries and local holiday gatherings in Kansas and neighboring towns.
Mrs. Dolla White, once of the neighborhood, has gone to California to join her sister. A large crowd attended the Christmas program at the school house Monday evening. The program by the teacher and pupils was good and greatly enjoyed by all, with Old Santa making an appearance.
A compact listing of crossword like clues with numbered hints and solutions referencing terms such as bear constellation and laments about public figures, designed as a historical puzzle segment. The puzzle blends political and general knowledge clues for vertical and horizontal entries.
The High Prairie Women’s Society held a Christmas party on December 18 with ten members and a guest. Officers for 1941 were named including President Mrs Carl Van Hoesen and Vice President Mrs A L Tainter. Numerous members and families attended related gatherings and Christmas visits in the community.
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