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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1941

Page

11

Gamble Store Offers Free Shock-Ease Bike Ride

Gamble Store invites youths to test a Shock-Ease Spring Fork bicycle for ten minutes with a free ride today, promising a felt difference in handling and ride quality.

Gamble Gamble Store

Too Late to Classify Wheat Insurance Notice

Insurance ad urging wheat growers to insure now with coverage at 2.50 per 100 dollars. Signed by Frank Fox, Phong 510, warning that late coverage may be costly.

Grant’s Frank Fox Phong

Wheat gains limit market despite bearish crop estimates

Chicago and Kansas City markets show modest wheat gains amid bear case estimates for 1941 winter wheat at 643 million bushels, up 27 million from April forecast. Prices steadied after brief profit taking. May at 91 1 4, July 90 9 14. Corn and oats mixed with soybeans down. Livestock and grain markets tighten as bids slip in Kansas City and Chicago sessions.

Chicago

Sunday school convention at Washington Creek Church

The southwest district of the Douglas County Council of Christian Education held its Sunday school convention at Washington Creek Church of the Brethren on April 27. Across the day, district leaders, teachers, and numerous Sunday schools shared sessions, music, and readings, followed by a basket dinner.

Douglas County Bethel Sunday School Arthur Ward Charles Reynolds Dean Whitsman L. H. Griffith I. L E. E. Reep Clinton Valley Chapel Reading Elva Craik Worden Evangelical Sunday School H. K. Ebright Will Gorrill E. J. Moritz Lone Star June Davison Miltonvale Colyer Goldie Carpenter Baldwin Loyd Knap Los Angeles Calif Austin Flory Frank Flory Lawrence Virginia Gregg Harry Gregg Lillie Ulrich Eldon Ulrich Topeka Alvin Claude Anderson Lester McAllister John Daggett Margaret Saturay A. E. Keefe Tommy Kansas City H. T. Melton Opal Dietz Olin Harrell Alma Harrell Marvin Houk Clinton Church Frank Perry Murray Bond Marjorie Ann Austin

Community Notes Record Social Visits and Meetings

Local residents share visiting hours and gatherings across Lawrence Ottawa Elgin and Topeka with multiple households hosting relatives and friends. The CPA meeting and Ladies Auxiliary held events at the schoolhouse and discussed future plans while the Farmers Union organized a well attended box supper at Lone Star hall.

Royce Brandt Elgin Ill J. W. Daggett Fred Mucky Wls van Meter George Miller Frances Johnson Baby Lawrence Johnson C.P.A Magdalene Dietz Austin Flory Loyd Knap J. R. Johnson Fred Scott Overbrook Joan Scott Will Ulrich Charles Ulrich Tonganoxie Wilma Anderson D. W. Anderson Rudolf Dietz D. H. Heckman Los Angeles Calif Eldon Ulrich Billy Topeka Frank Flory Erma Ivan Ira Hird Lucille Hird Vinland Donald Anderson Farmers Union Lone Star Hall Robert Childs Lila Childs Ily B. H. Powell Nell Shirley Bradford Marvin Houk Clinton

Bethel Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Guests

Mrs Mary Wilson returned to Nebraska Saturday after three months with her daughters Mrs Ben Hoffman and Mrs John Hoffman. Families and friends gathered for dinners visits and market events in Overbrook Michigan Valley Lawrence and Topeka.

Mary Wilson Nebraska Ben John Hoffman Ben Hoffman Frank Eno Overbrook Delbert Botrman Ray Barnharts Pans Owens Cecil Brechetaen William Lee Ted Faque Michigan Valley Reece Swimley Max Swimley Lloyd Hoffman Alvin Stahel Charley Rappard Raymond Oehrle Rappard Oehrle Wayne Owens Lawrence Sant Owens Everett Manion Topeka Fred Lynas Myrtle Hoffman William Hepner Pennsylvania Kansas City Everett Simmons Ray Simmons Mae Vance John George Hepner

Vintage Car List Up For Sale

A clear listing shows a 39 Chevrolet coupe a 36 Chevrolet straight truck a 34 Ford coach a 32 Pontiac sedan a 30 Franklin sedan a 30 Durant sedan and a 28 Chevrolet coupe available.

Pontiac Franklin

Community Notes From Local Homes and Clubs

Ill at home Mrs Effie Slusser cared for by daughter Goldie Button. Alvin Richardson and wife relocate to Independence for work at IGA store. Death reported of Mrs Frank Douglas aged 82. Baselor visit by Mr and Mrs C Coffman. Eleanor Jeanne Stanwix weekend with Arlene Sims in Law. Jolly Quilters met with Mrs Charles Coffman. sixteen members present. Red Cross sewing planned. next meeting with Mrs Donaldson. Carl Williams names new daughter Nancy Lynn. Don Dews at Dr Nicholas sanitarium Savannah Mo for finger amputation. Needy Helpers Quilting to meet with Mae Stannix May 14. Kanwaka Farm Bureau to meet with Mrs Ralph Colman April 12.

Edgar Archer Kansas City Arlene Sims Lawrence C. E. Stanwix Eleanor Jeanne Paul Hird Miami Fla George Richards Arthur Richards Fred Deskin Art Messenheimer Mexico Paul Lowell Iva May Lydia Blackburn Lowell Alma Harrell M. Carter Orton Epperson Dot Coffman May Coffman Ruby Cranthers Bessie Martin Mae Stanwix Cloyd Dreyer Nuffer Farm Mable MeeNees Nadine Ferrier Ralph Colman Kanwake Literary Club Kanwaka Good Will Club Ovenness Bessie Td Marvin Houk Bartz Farm Charles Brohammer Lone Star David Williams Dave Williams Buerman Carl Williams Topeka Francis Gregory Daughters Kansas City Effie Slusser Goldie Button Alvin Richardson Independence Alvin I.G.A Frank Douglas Douglas Arthur Ulrich Eleanor Jeanne Stanwix Charles Coffman Jolly Quilters Peterson Coffman Head Red Cross Donaldson Nancy Lynn Don Dews Savannah

Community Notes On Social Visits Across town

Mrs Thelma Haverty of Tampa spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Oliver Deay and family. Several residents including Jack and Elsie at Ottawa and Elsie May Griffin at Roy Kurtz home are reported to be improving. A covered dish luncheon by Circle No 1 was held at the Gilmore home with attendees listed among local families.

Thelma Haverty Tampa Oliver Deay Duane Gene Griffin Elsie Nae Mro Carl Millington Jack Ottawa Henrietta Harris Freda. Reifschneider Eudora Harold Morley Howard Thoren Herbert Knabe Carl Kurtz J. H. Michaels Lawrence John Kanzig Greta Wayne Alvin Gabriel Fanily Mary Harris Lola Page Jerry Harris Circle No. 1 Gilmore Home Elsie May Griffin Roy Kurtz Wilson Counts Mary Ann Counts Margaret Taul Walter Gerstenberger Romana Stanley Pittsburg Homer Gerstenberger Emilie Gerstenberger Raymond Stanley Luther Klopfenstein and Sons

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