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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1938
Page
10
Abundant rains drenched eastern Kansas and many western counties in June with stark contrasts. Anderson County led with 10.55 inches, while far western Hamilton County reported only 0.70 inch. (Associated Press Photo.)
Liberty Memorial high school uses summer projects to extend learning for 51 students in W. R. Essick’s vocational agriculture program. They maintain 62 active projects and manage livestock, crops, and sow and litter initiatives, with wheat and corn yields varying by season. Coquelin noted as France’s leading 19th century actor.
Voters in Oklahoma City face a bizarre primary with famous names and odd contenders. Among entrants are Daniel Boone, Joe E Brown, Will Rogers and Mae West, plus a telepathist candidate who campaigns by thought waves and a transcontinental bunion derby winner. The race includes Will Rogers rivals and a Ruth M Johnson for charities and corrections.
Oil & Gas Journal reports a weekly rise of 219 916 barrels per day in crude production, lifting total to 3 266 399 barrels daily. Gains occurred in Oklahoma and East Texas, with Texas and Louisiana up while California and Kansas fell. Eastern states rose slightly and Rockies dipped.
Senator George C. McGill wired Secretary Wallace urging immediate effect for wheat loan provisions of the federal farm act. He argued loan rates could be higher than the minimum without hurting export markets, noting loans range 52 to 75 percent of parity or 60 to 86 cents a bushel for farmers in the conservation program.
Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Louise of Sweden met Secretary of State Hull in Washington for a luncheon. The Swedish royal party, in the United States for the tercentenary of Swedish settlement, will depart for Chicago and Minnesota tomorrow.
Mrs Lulu Spaulding of Neodesha is reported to have returned to her home on Wednesday.
Lawrence spent Friday visiting friends in the Brackett neighborhood. Mr and Mrs J W Patchen and children Janis and Jack spent the Fourth in Garnett.
The county Christian Endeavor executive committee met Sunday June 26 at MecLouth United Brethren church to set plans for the upcoming county rally in McLouth. An outside speaker instrumental music and song service will fill the program. Donald Ray treasurer outlined a fundraising plan via district cooperation and reports from state convention attendees were discussed.
Last week a resident is recovering after an operation and will return home soon. Mrs F S Champion spent Wednesday with her parents Mr and Mrs George Tarr as her father has been ill and was moved to a Leavenworth hospital. Mrs Rachel Green entered Bell Memorial hospital in Kansas City. Mr and Mrs F W Rogers of Topeka vacationed at the Hart home. Mrs Millie Hummer of Garden City visits McLouth friends. she once lived nearby. The Neighborhood Circle met Thursday with Mrs Champion and two guests from Lawrence and Kansas City. next meeting announced later.
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