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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1934
Page
7
Rainless skies loom over spring wheat belt threatening crop collapse in large northwest areas. Trade officials note uncertainty how long moisture deficit can endure, with estimates ranging from three to ten days as damage grows. Market reports show sharp gains in wheat and mixed movement in livestock and grains across Kansas City and Chicago exchanges.
Last weekend and Sunday residents attended a family dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Alpha Huddleston’s home. Naomi Grage helped at a mother-daughter banquet in Lawrence and is with K U this year. Margaret Ford visited with Ottawa high school staff and parents. Track meet drew hundreds as Pepsters sold pop and hamburgers. D A R Past Requents event in Atchison honored by Mrs Pred Thompson and Mae Ninchelser. Eleanor Hannah closed her shop at Pleasant View.
Kansas City and Chicago grain quotes show mixed activity with wheat futures edging higher while corn and oats hold steady. Livestock receipts forecast and bank credit reforms surface in market commentary as Wall Street closes firmer aided by bargain hunting and short covering.
The Oskaloosa note records Mrs Daniel Leaverton’s birthday celebrated by nieces and relatives who spent the day with her. Her son Fate lives with and cares for her, and her son Ed had managed the homestead near the Leaverton school before they moved to town.
The Methodist church hosted a Sunday concert with sixteen voices led by Miss Scheiber of Valley Falls schools. Mrs. Mitchell played piano with daughters Henrietta and Virginia in the choir. Soloists included Virginia Mitchell and Raymond Harvey among others. Robert Kimball performed a flute solo. Dr. C. L. Sample and friends accompanied the trip.
Vacationing girl to spend time at Nutwood farm with parents Mr and Mrs John Crawford relocate to Valley Falls for city electric office work. Bowen couple move into former cottage. Briner hosts dinner for Barnard Sheldon Elliot Haggendoffer families. Laura Churchill of Lawrence visits sister. Old Time Minstrels from Trinity Church Lawrence set at high school auditorium with split proceeds. Fourtners return from Taos New Mexico after Mr Fourtner’s employment stint.
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