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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1940
Page
7
Market news reports wheat futures closing fractions lower after early drops amid improved moisture. Government buys 299,880 barrels of graham flour for relief, lifting hedges and aiding a partial rally. Dairy and grain figures, open interest, and Kansas City hogs and cattle trading are detailed with prices for various weights and grades.
Livestock futures hold steady as stockers and feeders ease slightly on placements above 700 pounds. Yearling slaughter steers around 11.00 with one load choice 1344 pounds. heifers mostly 7.50 to 9.25 with bulk at 7.50. Cows down from 6.50 while sheep and lambs rise 25 or more higher than Friday. Kansas City estimated tomorrow's receipts include cattle 6,000 calves 600 hogs 4,000 sheep 5,000.
Stock leaders attempted a selective rally but lack of drive kept gains modest. The day saw a few favorites reach new highs while most sectors crept higher or eased with a standstill tape. Bond activity rose slightly with mixed commodities and global market moves.
Corliss Roy Frisbie and family returned from a Christmas trip in Kansas City with Mrs Edd Batton and Mr Batton hosting. Other dinner guests included Jean Frisbie Leroy Frisbie and families. Oma L. Dent spent New Year with W H Dent while Gus Kahn joined Don Musser Buford. Elmer Deweese entertained as Ralph Emerson and Boensock families visited.
Cedar Junction school reopened January 2 after vacation. Mr and Mrs J Will Baker of De Soto dined with Mr and Mrs Jasper LeSueur. Bakers and Clifford Morse just returned from California. Ladies Aid met at DeSoto Methodist Church. Ansel Kilingsworth and Jean Gordon host Rockie and Smoky on KITE radio each Saturday. A pinochle party at L A Penner home New Year’s night included multiple local families. Ida Turner of DeSoto visited W H Dent. Grange auditing committee met at F M Gordon home. attendees included Gordon Earl Ross W H Dent L R Penner secretary and Mr Gordon treasurer.
Miss Lois Penfold spent weekend with Rex Roberts family in DeSoto and others share holidays across Kansas and California. New officers lead Sisterhoods. elders and trustees elected at Christian and Centenary Methodist churches. community events include quilts, teas, dinners, and a barn fire.
Hudson offers a 3 pass coupe two door and a 4 door sedan priced at 740 and 805 dollars. The 92 horsepower model features 113 wheel base dual brakes a clock an ash tray and other extras.
The article lists church officers including Superintendent Mrs Hattie Fetty and assistant Mrs Ernest Wakefield with pianists Leona Rothrock and Vivian Rothrock. It notes New Year visits by Rex Roberts family to L W Penfold home and a Sisterhood meeting at Mrs Norman Nichols’ home with eleven attendees. An Epworth league party at Centenary Methodist Church featured games and refreshments for twenty four members and guests.
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