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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1939

Page

7

Wheat and livestock prices steady in Kansas City market report

Kansas City market notes show wheat purchases Saturday at 4,233,000 bushels with open interest 80,760,000. Hogs 2,300 head uneven with prices down five to ten cents. cattle and calves receipts around 11,000 with bids weak to lower. feeders steady. Sheep light with fed lambs steady to higher and top prices near 9.65 for 50‑pound lambs. Est receipts next day cattle 3,500 calves 600 hogs 1,800 sheep 8,000.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City Mar USDA Colorado Chicago U. S Gulf Euurope

Government Bonds Close With Mixed Treasury Results

New York March 27 closing government bond prices show Treasury 3s June at 104.23, Treasury 3s March at 106.19, Treasury 44 at 115.24, Treasury 44 48 at 1206.19, and Treasury 3s 55-51 at 109.21. Listings also note prices for Al Chem Dye Am Can Am Smelt A Beth Steel Cerro de Pas Chrysler Corp Comi Solo Con Oil General Electric.

New York Treasury 3 Treasury al Chem Beth Steel Cerro de Pas Chrysler Corp Con Oil General Electric

How to Judge a Piano’s Worth and Bargains

An expert tests a piano by listening to tone and testing action, not price or appearance. The article argues tone quality and action determine value and suggests modestly priced options offer the best bargains.

Wall Street Fails to Sustain Rally Amid Mixed Trades

The market opened with a brief uplift but faded, with about 400000 shares changing hands. Gains and losses were modest as steel and motor stocks remained unresponsive despite positive monthly sales, while several Dow components held ground and bonds outperformed shares. Commdities showed slight moves with wheat, corn, and cotton mixed, and currencies fluctuated around mid afternoon levels.

Wall Street New York Motors Goodrich Boeing American Telephone Consolidated Edison New York Central American Smelting Allied Chemical and Woolworth Lagring Bethlehem Sterl General Motors Chrysler U. S. Rubber Montgomery

Young Women's Christian association meeting in Le compton

Mrs N J Barland and Mrs W T Collins attended the YWCA meeting in Le compton at the high school. Twenty eight members were present. Roll call answered by quizzer questions. Birthday date set for Thursday March 23. Several members named for the birthday program and dinner. Local residents hosted visitors from Lawrence and Barker.

N. J. Barland W. T. Collins Young Women's Christian Association Lecompton Betty Dick Marie Cottrell Maxine Goff Helen Lestie Florence Ixnell Fritz McClanahan Buddy Wiedler Joe Stuffer Chick Sales Jack Collins Rolla Stanwix Richard Patty Lawrence Osgood Armstrong Barker Harley Armstrong Theodore Armstrong Stanwix

Question Answers on Rulers and a Biblical Rebuke

The text lists Miza Pahlevi as shah of Persia, Antonio Carmona as Portugal president, Faruk Lis as king of Egypt, Alessio Ascalesi as Naples archbishop. It also notes Jesus rebuking James and John for seeking to destroy a Samaritan village after asking for fire.

Sis Antonio Carmona Portugal Faruk Lis Egypt Alessio Ascalesi Naples James John Christ

Lecompton High Junior Class Wiener Roast Report

The Lecompton junior class held a Monday evening Wiener roast and party with attendees including Viola Welcher Victoria Barland Billy Hodson Jack Collins Jane Potter and Delmar Barland. Social visits featured local families and guests from Topeka Beloit Lawrence and Lake View as community members attended events and gatherings.

Lecompton High School Viola Welcher Victorene Barland Billy Hodson Jack Collins Jane Potter Delmar Barland N. J. Barland Earl Juanita Lake View Jack Grimes Dorothy Barland Beloit Roseman Barland Lawrence J. Burland Harrison Rose Herrick Iga Kettering Freezer Grant Johnson Phyllis Sanford Glenn Semmy Grimes Brine Brothers Ethel Kindred Kelley Austin Tex Betty Banning W. S. Collins W. S. Collins Home Wednesday Afternoon. Mrs. Kelley Ely Kelly Kansas California Henry Collins Wilbur Sawyer W. J. Collins Topeka

Swiss Extend Training for Border Reserves

The Swiss government lengthened the annual training period for border reserve forces from one to two weeks and sent many called up reserves to the German frontier. A one week course was also set for territorial reserves not covered by earlier orders as precautionary measures amid international tension.

Berne Mar Switzerland

Miss Whitney to Speak at KU on Swedish Handcrafts

Miss Marjorie Whitney assistant professor of design will lecture tonight at 7 30 in Spooner Thayer museum on Modern Handcrafts in Sweden. She spent months in Europe last year and will show examples of Swedish crafts. The lecture is the fourth in the series.

Marjorie Whitney Sweden Spooner-Thayer Museum Whitney Europe

Annual series given by the K U School of Fine Arts faculty

Faculty at the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts announce an annual series featuring performances and exhibitions. The program highlights work by distinguished faculty and guest artists across music, theater, and visual arts, opening this season with a staged reading and gallery night.

K. U. School of Fine Arts

Fire damages basement at Ross Gill residence

The fire department was called to Ross Gill's home at 1 48 this morning after a basement blaze damaged wiring and equipment. Fire Chief Paul Ingels reported substantial damage while the family woke once at midnight to a watchdog and again an hour and a half later to smoke.

Ross Gill Fire Department Kentucky Street Paul Ingels

Take a Look Williams Roberts Motor Co Ad

Advertisement for Williams Roberts Motor Co located at 609 Mass offering contact via phone .278. The short clippable notice mentions a car dealer likely in old newspaper style.

Frey Kleaners Williams - Roberts Motor CO Mass

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