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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1941
Page
10
Farm announces STRAWBERRIES for sale and 4 acres of alfalfa in the field. A. R. Oatman advertises livestock transport each Thursday to Kansas City. Calls referenced as T41K4 765K4 and VO3N5 for details.
Apartment listings continue with options and a separate for sale note. A handwoven wool rug 7x9 feet marketed for a colonial room is offered by Mrs Sanders at 1316 Tenn. A small oak office desk with porcelain top and chrome legs is described along with a Simmons mattress at 901 R I St.
In Chicago on May 23 wheat prices closed little changed after swings between losses and gains as rumors of a presidential signoff on parity loan rate bill spurred a mid session surge. USDA reports in Washington signaled agreement on loan rate legislation and farm payments, aiding futures alongside varied corn and oats moves. Kansas City livestock showed steady hog and cattle markets amid flat.U.S. cash grain quotes and hay prices followed the day’s trading, with Chicago and Kansas City markets posting mixed results across wheat corn oats and soybeans.
Mixed financial day with sluggish trading on the New York Stock Exchange as buyers lingered for clarity on the Mediterranean crisis. Rail, rubber, aviation and select stocks showed brief gains while broad declines were avoided, with notable names like Santa Fe and General Motors edging higher. Cotton futures rose up to 1.30 a bale amid cautious sentiment.
Hopewell and Independence residents share visits and dinners. Mr. and Mrs. Taul host in North Kansas City with Hibbard Taul family. Purvis entertain Mrs. Purvis' parents H W Peasley and Alta Spense of Lawrence. Various guests attend showers, dinners, and bridge events with many local families listed.
The junior senior Baldwin high school banquet at Fellowship Hall in Baldwin was prepared and served by Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Mitchell. Attendees included Joan Merchant Doris Lederer Bonnie Adriance Geneva Reynolds June Williams George Black Herschel Merchant Donald Vaughn Calvin Purvis Bob Williams and Bill Newman. Mr. and Mrs W T Murry of Garden City were Monday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Merchant.
Mrs Mabel Gilliland and her children visited Baldwin last Sunday afternoon and joined last Sunday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Lewis Tucker and Lois. Also present were Mrs Tucker's sister Mrs Rose Orrick and brothers Erwin Ada and Arthur Day of Eudora.
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