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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1939

Page

2

Rain drenches Kansas as eastern counties expect more showers

Topeka reports unsettled conditions with widespread rainfall totaling up to five inches in parts of the Garden City area. Western Kansas sees cooler temperatures and renewed moisture aiding crops while highways and railway lines faced temporary washouts near Cimarron. Temperature ranges near 80 to 85 by tomorrow with general fair weather afterward.

Topeka S. D.flora Kansas Garden, City U.S Cimarron Santa Fe Dodge City Ashland Hutchinson McPherson Independence Dodged City Liberal Mankato

Conference on Wheat Negotiations Sets World Price Target

Canadian minister D and Kuler outlined a plan for a subcommittee to craft an international wheat agreement. The goal is a world price of 80 cents per bushel for No 3 northern wheat at Fort William. Delegations from Australia Argentina the United States Great Britain France Germany Hungary and Ruritania discussed export quotas and will reconvene July 7.

Kuler Yay Ottawa Fort: William Ont Euler London

Organist Gerald Cole to Present Recital on KFKU

A transcribed musicale aired on KFKU featured organizations given ratings at the Midwestern Music festival. Tonight at 9 45 Gerald Cole of Topeka will give an organ recital on the University station. Cole studies in the studio of Laurel Everett Anderson. Pieces include Bach Toccata and Fugue in D minor and Vierne works.

KFKU Gerald Cole Topeka Cole Laurel Everett Anderson Louis Vierne

Commodity Credit loans total across Kansas and cotton loans reported

The Commodity Credit Corporation said it loaned 129.6 million dollars on 227.6 million bushels of corn through yesterday with Kansas accounting for 4 400 869 bushels and Missouri 5 899 279. It also loaned 205.2 million dollars on 4 478 142 bales of cotton with Missouri contributing 100 742 bales.

Washington Commodity Credit Corporation Kansas Missouri

Cranium Cracker Brain Teaser Row

Puzzle from a newspaper page asks readers to choose correct names and terms. It presents multiple choice prompts with options across countries, occupations, and places and tests general knowledge with four correct answers out of five.

Year of KA history on campus brings notable changes

The Kansas campus year recalls a new chancellor and a football coach, with campus life buzzing around Greek events, concerts, parades, and student activities. Highlights include Kay Kyser at the Cakewalk, various sorority and fraternity affairs, band performances, and notable campus visits and awards.

Versity Kansas Kay Kyser Aes Paul B. Ganeon Jean’ Perry Theta Ta Jubilesta Louie Kuhn Smith Col.Goebel Theta Jack Kistler Golf ‘Association Iron’ Cale Alpa Kappa Psi Robinson Oe Ye wWorld Hill D. A Kansas Baptist Convention John Renue F.C. Allen E. H. Lindley K. U Wiley’s Whangoodlers Rachmaninoff Franklin “D Roosevelt I Och Marianna Bantleon John Tyler

Film Show At Club Meeting In Lawrence Observes Quiet Day

A film titled The First Century of Baseball was shown at the Co Operative club meeting in the Colonial tea room at night, courtesy of Winter Chevrolet. City Hall will be closed all day in memory of Mrs Elizabeth M Watkins. North Lawrence residents report a shower while downtown had a light sprinkle. B Williams of Chapman Kansas, 89, G A R commander, visited Lawrence with his daughter Mrs J C Rogers at 801 Connecticut Street after being elected commander at Hutchinson convention. He attended W R C meeting later that afternoon.

Betty Blue Lawrence Denise Lemoine K. U George Washington D. C Strong-hall Fletcher ‘Henderson Marian Springer Mary M. Evers Caney H. H.’Lindley Allen Hoch Ghvnn Henry Pridmen Ralph Conger DL J. Willetts Jim Morris Jayhawker Mag Hollywood Jeanne Dell Owl Screech Cupid Dick Amerine Denny Lemoine Gladys Swarthout Missouri Blisie Louis Fockele Ford Jaloppy Josephine Clay’ Center Corbin Hall Olan Sid Hermina Winnah Dodge City Julia Ruth Henry Josef Hofman Piatoforte Kansas Academy of Scierick Independent ‘Students Association Co- Operative ‘Club Colonial Tea Room Chevrolet Company Elizabeth M. Watkins Berief B. Williams Kansas G.A.R Chapman Kans J. C. Rogers Connecticut Street Williams Hutchinson W.R.C

Navy Orders Two 45000-Ton Warships For Peace Fleet

Washington announces construction of two 45000-ton warships from New York and Philadelphia yards. The vessels, described as giant floating fortresses, will carry 16 inch guns and exceed 28 knots speed. Each costs 80 to 85 million dollars and should be completed in 52 months.

Washington Navy New York Philadelphia Charles Edison Asl Edison Ss. Navy

Crossing Accidents Fewer 358 in 1938 Says ICC

The Interstate Commerce Commission reports 358 fewer crossing accident deaths in 1938 bringing total fatalities to 1,517 and injuries to 4,018. Total deaths in railway accidents linked to train operation reach 4,289 with 15,502 injuries. The report notes a 2247 percent decrease from 1937 figures.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission I.C.C

Submarine Thetis rescue effort proceeds off Liverpool

The Thetis submarine remains partially submerged off Liverpool as divers and tugs race to free the craft. Cant H P K Oram and Lt H G Woods were first to surface after escaping via an air lock, while physicians and salvage crews rush to supply fresh air and plan extraction. Capt H P Oram, with a prior rescue record, helped lead the effort. Separately, Raymond A. Schwegler gave a commencement address to Kansas City College of Pharmacy graduates at the Muehlebach hotel.

H. P. K. Oram Fifth Bell Submarine H. G Oram Wood Brazen Ief Stoker Arnold Seace Airforce Lloyd’s Liverpool Thetis Birkenhead Liverpool Bay Royal Air Force Aries S Nesses Admiralty Great Orme’s Head H. P. Oram Aymond A. Schwegler In Sehe Gol of Kansas City College of Pharmacy Muehlebach Hotel

Giants Rally Past Cardinals in Eight Inning Upset

In New York on June 2, the Giants scored five in the first and three more in the eighth to defeat the Cardinals 8 to 3. Davis, Owman, and Denning starred for St. Louis while Haynes Ferrell and Tresh drove runs for New York.

Paleso New York Gianta Chase Curtins St. Is Cardinals St. Louis Davis Dean Owman Cooper Owen Melton Johrman Denning Cincinnati Boston

Improved Dan Johanning Attends Vinland Commencement

High Prairie resident Dan Johanning visited Charlie Johnson's Friday evening and drove his own car Philip. William Johnson installs a new radio and windcharger while June Williams joins Edith LeMaster's birthday party. Carolyn Ulrich spent Decoration Day with her parents. Festivities include JoAnn Merchant and Annie Newman families and Franz Johanning.

Dan Johanning Charlie’ Johnson Philip Robert June ‘Williams JoAnn Merchant Annie Newman Franz“Johanning Vinland William ‘Johnson Carolyn Ulrich A H. Ulrich June Williams Edith LeMaster Jevening

Valley Grove News Roundup From Memorial Day To Births

Local notes from Valley Grove recall Memorial Day gatherings at Bliss and Weibel homes, visits by shaw and groves families, and a memorial service in Oskaloosa. Mrs Doris Barrett, born Barrett as Doris Viets, welcomed a son May 19. Helen Shaw Bowen returns from California for the summer.

Russell Shaw Charles Cox Springdale Charles Bliss Bliss Kansas City Independence Fred_Brown Nortonville Fred ‘Frendie Earnest Walters Topeka Albert Hunter Floyd Hunter Arthur Belt Lawrence Hardy Oak Charles Spray Midland Freda_ Rudolph Erna Corey Dwight Ewing Lecompton Virgil Groves William Lombard Harry Beguelin McLouth Marjorie Ewing Groves Edith Gibbs Bethany Hospital Central Chapel LC. Thiry Mildred Smith McLouth High School Robert Rose Helen Chappell Delores Richard Cole Betty Jo Elinor Terrill Jessie Reding Ira Ward Oskaloosa American Legion Della Weibel Effie Mobore Lloyd Weibel Helen Shaw Bowen California E. D. Shaw Bartlett G.W.W William Eberhard Guy Shultz Lawrence Rice Elmer Ousdahl Richard Petrie Marcum Robert Laptad Fred Coffman Elmer James Veola Charles Petrie Charles Stewart Ackerland H. G. Borst Orvn’ Smith Bert Burnam Vis Walter Smith Denver Rupert ‘Barrett Barrett Doris Viets Lawrence Trrrell Perry Avis Blanche Reid Stewart Herbert Champion Mildred Champion Memorial Hospital Wednesda

Osage City Hosts Guests as Fatal Bridge Collapse Reported

Range Line notes Wednesday visits by Mr and Mrs Clark Clover and Hazel of Osage City to George Finch home. Floyd Clover of Ottumwa was killed Monday when a bridge near Junction City collapsed. Local wiener roast and lawn supper drew many area families including Hibbert Lah and family Walter Schwartz Alvin Heidon Allan Pippert Bonnie Roy Schwalm Irvin Don Breithaupt Glen Mire Harley Lyons Doris Stneboner and Pauline Oscar Stneboner. Howard Elliot family of Kansas City visited Emory Crawford home Sunday. Junior

Clark Clover Hazel Osage City George Finch Clover Floyd Ottatwa Junction City Elmer

Neighborhood Notes Busy Week End Recap

Sunday visitors and family gatherings fill this community news page. Names include Breithaupts Warner Winters, Elm Finch Reep and the Crawford Families with events from funerals to baccalaureate services and school activities at Ottawa and Baldwin. Local travel spans Topeka and New Orleans with ongoing church programs and Mother's Day observances.

Pleasant Valley Socials Enjoy Sunday Visits

Mr and Mrs Babbitt of Model and other neighbors visited the Thiry family on Sunday. Mrs John Blough returned from Kansas City after time with her daughter. гостей included Mr and Mrs Harry Broers and families from Eudora Kaw Valley Alma Baker and more visiting Mon day with the Thiry household.

Alma Baker Johnnie Reusch Donna Mae Eudora Oscar Broers Kaw Valley Charles Henderson Emile Ruth Wichita Clarence Broers Iowa Arnold Fralick Joann Kanwaka Aes Cliftgra Thiry Monay

Stull Community Notes Include Dinners Visits and Graduates

Yarnold Stull and area residents share meals and gatherings at local homes. Graduates from Yarnold and nearby towns are listed along with visits to Lawrence Tecumseh and Topeka. Memorial and Decoration day activities are noted with church and club meetings in Stull.

Quilt Club Meeting Delights Members At Hostess Home

George Anderson and Buena Vista join Wednesday session where 10 members answered roll call with canning helps. Mrs. George Forrester presided. two visitors and four children attended as contests awarded to Mrs. A J Hildenbrand and Mrs. O A Bidinger.

George Anderson Buena Vista George Forrester A. J. Hildenbrand O. A. Bidinger O.~.a.bidinger

Market News Kansan City Wheat and Grain Report

Kansas City wheat and grain prices mixed with several grade notes and month futures. Includes No 2 dark hard, No 2 red, No 2 white corn, oats, milo, kafir, rye, barley bids with July to December futures, and close readings. Hay and livestock receipts outlook also listed. Chicago wheat close noted.

Kansan City Kansas City Milo Rites

Market figures and product quotes from Kansas City and Chicago notes

July and September price listings for beans lard rye butter and olives with assorted futures and no clear market trend. Chicago potato market totals reflect shipments and new stock values while U S markets show varied washed and unwashed potato prices across states. Kansas City livestock closes steady as summer school begins and Lawrence Business College advertises courses.

Chicago Ap-Usda U. S Liss

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