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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
8
Home economics students at Haskell Institute begin a three house project to teach living on a small rural budget. The first pine two room house 17 by 86 feet uses Norway pine from Red Lake Minnesota with kerosene lamps and a wood stove.
Secretary Woodring announced a plan to train 10600 personnel annually for the expanding army air force including 7000 pilots. Two air corps bases will become pilot and instructor training centers alongside Randolph Field Texas. The training period is shortened to 35 weeks and 3600 bombardiers and navigators will also be trained yearly.
Dr. J. Dale Bennett and Mrs Bennett visited Alma Sanders in McLouth Sunday. Bennett plans June 19 start of practice in Cole Camp Missouri. Ed Moore of Jarboe Kan and family visited McLouth Friday. Guila Turner from Bakersfield California visiting parents Walter and Mrs Turner. John and Mrs Naker Oklahoma City visited Leavenworth hosts Mr and Mrs Schwinn Wednesday June 5. Fred McLeod Valley Falls and Ethel Mains Denver enjoyed dinner with Alvin Means family Friday. Lucille Roos and son Charles returned to Lawrence Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Steener returned to Lawrence with them after living in McLouth. Mr. and Mrs. Dietrich visited in Topeka. Mrs. Baltis of Belton spent days with her daughter Mrs. Steener. A shower honored the Lobb couple. Families visited in Oldsburg and Topeka as announcements show extended travels. The Women’s Missionary Society attended the Kansas City State Convention.
Roy Lawrence Market offers roast and deli cuts with live weight prices. Fresh pork cuts include roasts pork loin and hocks, bacon varieties, sausages, and luncheon meats. Veal and beef items listed with multiple weights and prices alongside eggs butter fruit vegetables and miscellaneous goods.
The Market Basket prize went to Mrs. Maude Paronto of 322 Indiana Street for a rhubarb based recipe Raspberry rhubarb jam and a cherry option are described. The note lists ingredients steps and canning tips. Community notices and social guests fill the rest of the page with local visits and events.
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