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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1938

Page

3

Farm Belts Corn Crop Will Be Big

Chicago July 20 The farm belt's corn crop nears tassel stage with an estimated market value near 1.5 billion dollars. Board of trade experts say the United States should dominate world export markets through next spring, offsetting Argentina's weak crop. Exports from Chicago and other lake port elevators bolster overseas shipments as Liverpool buyers pay a premium for U S grain.

Chicago Board of Trade Lake Front Seaboard United States Argentina Liverpool

Roosevelt grandchildren grow as White House welcomes new baby

Washington reports Roosevelt family expands with a newborn grandson as the eight fourth babies join the White House circle. The article notes the President’s grandchildren, including Eleanor and Curtis Dall, known to the nation as Sistie and Buzzie, and recounts their Easter egg rolls and White House appearances.

Washington Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr White House Eleanor Curtis Dall Anna Roosevelt Boettiger Seattle Sistie Buzzie United States John Roosevelt Nahant Mass

Eight Roosevelt grandchildren rule White House social life

The eight Roosevelt grandchildren share a joint playhouse at the Hudson River estate of Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt. Sara Roosevelt, James Roosevelt's daughter, and William Donner Roosevelt head the December social scene while Ruth Chandler Roosevelt and Kate Roosevelt are also prominent young “babies.”

Buzzie Sissie Roosevelts White House Sara Roosevelt James William Donner Roosevelt Elliott Roosevelt Ruth Chandler Roosevelt Elliott Kate James Roosevelt Elliott Roosevelt, Jr Hudson River Sara Delano Roosevelt

Roosevelt fishing cruise yields scientific specimens aboard USS Houston

Prof Waldo Schmitt of the Smithsonian told President Roosevelt he collected biological and bird specimens at each stop on the trip to Panama. The Houston anchored near Socorro Island as the party fished in calm seas with light westerly winds. Smaller specimens were noted though no large fish were landed.

U.S.S. Houston Panama Waldo Schmitt Smithsonian Institution of Washington, D. C Roosevelt Schmitt Magdalena Bay Houston Socorro Island Revilla Cape San Lucas Socorre Mgr. Roosevelt

Crossword Puzzle Highlights Names and Clues Across Puzzle

The page presents a large crossword puzzle with numerous across and down clues. Entries suggest themes of people, places, and objects, including weeks of wordplay and word lengths typical of a daily puzzle.

Guerrilla Battle Near Shanghai Costs Hundreds of Lives

Heavy fighting in Pootung across the Whangpoo River from Shanghai over the past four days may have killed about 600 people. Chinese forces withdrew after listing 200 Japanese casualties and 100 guerrilla dead, with 300 peasants killed accidentally or by Japanese on suspicion of guerrilla activity.

Shanghai Pootung Whangpoo River

Kiukiang Under Heavy Artillery Fire Without Clear Result

Kiukiang, 135 miles below Hankow, faced ongoing heavy artillery and aerial shelling. Despite intense bombardment, observers noted no decisive outcome or marked progress.

Kiukiang Hankow

Eight Tomatoes Grown by H C Street Measure a Yard

U A Street of 786 Ash street brought a basket of eight tomatoes to the Journal World office. The tomatoes laid end to end measure a yard, weighing over eight pounds total with the largest fruit about 1 3/4 pounds. Street, 70, cultivates about 6000 plants on 1.5 acres near North Lawrence and concentrates on tomatoes for sale to stores.

Journal-World U. A Ash Street Street North Lawrence

Marines Recruit Visit In Lawrence Kansas

Sergeants Lantz and Brown of the United States Marine Corps Recruiting Service will be at the Lawrence post office on July 28 and 29 1938 to provide information on marine service. Eligible men aged 18 to 30 in good physical condition 5 ft 4 in to 6 ft 2 in with no criminal record must be single and without dependents. Accepted applicants will be sent to San Diego California for training.

David S. Lantz Woodrow W. Brown United States Marine Corps Recruiting Service Lawrence Kaw Marine Corps San Diego Calif

Dr Labunski Guests Of Swarthouts In Kansas City

Dr Victor Labunski a Kansas City piano educator and his wife were guests of Dean and Mrs Swarthout Tuesday afternoon and evening in Kansas City Missouri. The visit highlights musical ties between local and university circles.

Kansas City Swarthouts Victor Labunski Dean D. M. Swarthout Dr. Labunski The

Sorghums Tied to Soil Stabilization in Western Kansas

H. H. Finnell of the soil conservation service promotes sorghums in western Kansas to stabilize fields and restore profitability. A Liberal area field planted last year shows stubble guarding against wind erosion and enabling return to wheat when moisture allows. A growing sorghum field demonstrates crop yield and soil residue recovery after years of wheat failure.

Kansas H. H. Finnell Soil Conservation Service

Conservatory Soloist Named for KC Philharmonic Concert

The conservatory announces a soloist will join the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra for the upcoming season in March, performing his own concerto. He is also preparing articles on his musical projects.

American life phases in Polish papers visit Haskell Institute

The writer describes phases of American life for Polish papers and periodicals, and notes a visit to Haskell Institute as a guest of Superintendent Kelley to gather material for a forthcoming article.

Poland Haskell Institute Kelley

More Projects Approved in New PWA Allotments

The Public Works Administration approved 39 additional non federal projects as part of its 1938 program totaling 835 934 154 with grants aimed to support 6 135 160 in construction. Readily funded items include Ada and Buhler Kansas schools Hutchinson municipal building Kansas City Kansas college building Easton and Gridley Kansas schools.

Washington Public Works Administration Ada Kan Buhler Easton Gridley Hutchinson Kansas City

Mental Hygiene Theme Education Banquet Tonight

The annual education banquet for summer session students faculty members and families will be held this evening at 6 o'clock in the Union building. Ida Johnson will discuss The Non-Typical Teacher Walter Russell will present Qral Phobias Mamie Burke speaks on Escape Mechanisms Lavern Dental on Problem Professors Mrs Glenn Blair will perform a solo Alden Brooks a Denver instructor is noted in the program.

Union Building Ida Johnson Walter Russell Glenn Blair Mamie Burke Lavern Dental Alden Brooks Denver

Public schools toastmaster leads banquet program

The program will feature a toastmaster from public schools and group singing directed by Ross Robertson assistant economics instructor at the university. Banquet tickets are on sale today for 50 cents.

Ross Robertson The University

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