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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
9
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Wheat prices edged up fractionally as trade waited on European developments including armistice terms affecting France. Kansas City hogs and cattle moved unevenly with prices mostly higher for hogs and steady to higher for calves and cows. Kansas City cash grain showed mixed bids for wheat corn and oats, with futures closing modestly higher in Chicago.
U S shipments show several No. 1 grade crops with prices from 1.65 to 2.45 per unit. California long whites and Bliss Triumphs lead, while North Carolina Cobblers and Missouri Cobblers appear at lower values. Local markets list grain prices, butterfat quotes, poultry and hogs with varying weights and categories.
The AP reports New York June 21 government bond activity with Treasury 43 52-47 at 119.14 and Treasury 33 55-51 at 110.4.
Trading drifts with about 300 000 shares in five hours as many traders stay inactive awaiting German French armistice terms. Gains and losses are small, with several key issues resilient and others lagging while rail loans and major commodities show steadiness.
Mrs O E Ashlock visited Kansas City with her sister and brother in law while Phyllis Longstreth joined her grandmother to see the Van Gotham children. Rev J M Torrence preached a Father s Day sermon at the Methodist church. Lola Rowe and Robert Kobler underwent tonsillectomies. Marie Jensen suffered a serious cut after a milk bottle accident. Families hosted picnics at Gardner lake and visits included Dr and Mrs E D Johnson and Nancy, plus Harold Osborne and others from Kansas City and Overland Park observances. Circle 1 of the Methodist Aid organized activities.
Local notes report a successful De Soto News office food sale and multiple visits, travels, and family events. Rev. O W Saunton and Rev J M Torrence attended a ministers school in Baldwin with Mrs Staunton hosting dinner guests. Families and clubs share health, weddings, hospital recoveries, and social gatherings across Lawrence Topeka and Ottawa area.
Linwood residents report visits from Mr and Mrs Frang Banks of Lawrence to Mrs Perlee Anderson and from Mr and Mrs Vernon Roy to Mrs Martha Shapley who later received care at Lawrence hospital after a minor operation. Bonner Springs Cemetery attendance included Mr and Mrs J W Snider and grandson Sidney. Effingham visitors Mr and Mrs Sloop stayed with Mr and Mrs Glener Sloop. Barbara Sloop visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Lester Lewis of Leavenworth.
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