Cows to Beef to Balance the Feed in Kansas
Wichita May 25 Marketing a substantial portion of beef cow herds is suggested to meet high cattle numbers and feed shortages. D J Mullendore president of the Production Credit corporation of Wichita says cows can be placed in slaughter condition on grass with less grain than other cattle. He argues marketing cows reduces numbers without risking a glutted market and helps future cow herds from calves and heifers. With existing feed shortages it is sensible to market beef that requires the least grain. We ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSIUPS
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Wichita
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Colorado
New Mexico
D. J. Mullendore
Production Credit Corporation of
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Pi Lambda Theta to grant two $50 teaching scholarships
Pi Lambda Theta the University of Kansas women’s education honor society voted to give two $50 scholarships for prospective teachers in training at KU. They plan two more next year and will hand details to the University committee on aids and awards chaired by Assistant Dean John H. Nelson. Martha Peterson, mathematics instructor, is president.
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Pi Lambda Theta
Women's
University of Kansas
Kansas
University Committee
John H. Nelson
Martha Peterson
Pi Lambda ‘Theta
Jayhawk Plunge Opens With Safety and Comfort Upgrades
The Jayhawk Plunge will open for the season Saturday May 27 with improvements for comfort and safety for adults and children. The aquamarine pool is now painted, new filter beds and piping increase capacity, water will be filtered three times daily, a iron fence enclosure limits access to the deep end, a large diving platform serves as sun area and lifeguard station, and a rock retaining wall on the west keeps dirt off sidewalks and can be used as spectator seating.
Black market shortages thrive in wartime London says Boyle
War correspondent Hal Boyle reports London’s black market for food clothing and liquor has grown under shortages. He quotes a Chelsea mother and neighbors noting scarcity of meat sugar and clothes, with prices and rationing details illustrating daily struggle and the contrast to American standards.
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London
Chelsea
United States
Britain
Nurse's Aides to Army Eighth Service Command
The first 90 Red Cross volunteer nurse's aides join the Army's Aide Service under the Eighth Service Command. They will offset the registered nurse shortage by providing competent patient care to troops and staff.
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Red Cross
Army’s
Eighth Service Command
Miss O'Hare at Baker U Told Radio Story From Germany
Miss Edna Mae O'Hare of Baker University relays ten versions of a German radio broadcast about her brother Lt. William O'Hare a B 17 pilot captured after his plane was shot down over Austria on February 24 reports vary on what he said over the short waves while prisoners in Germany his mother lives in Loveland Colorado and his wife in Rosewell New Mexico the piece notes Red Cross nurse aides may receive leaves of absence and wear army nurse uniforms while in service.
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Red Cross
Army
Medical Corps
Baldwin
Kan
Edna Mae O'Hare
Baker University
United States
William O'Hare
Chanute High School
O’hare
Austria
Loveland
Colo
Rosewell
N. M
Local notices of furloughs weddings and visits in Kanwaka area
Archie Jennings arrives home on a navy ensign furlough. Several residents travel to Miami Oklahoma for a week with family, visit Pineville Missouri, and attend a church wedding planned for June 5. Community members attend showers, sewing for Red Cross, and quilting club gatherings as May continues with neighborly activities.
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Archie Jennings
Archie
Navy
Maurina Ingalls
Jon Charles
Jeanette Archer
C. E. Stanwiz
Dorothy Calhoun
Miami
Oklo
Olive Kelley
Pineville
Helen Peterson
Mae Stanwix
Phyllis Forrester
Stull
Clifford Houk
Mrs. Houk
George Houk
Deanna Coffman
Local Graduates and Army Officer Fetes Honor Colmans
Kin entertain to dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs Keith Colman of California. Keith is in the army. Edgar Archer of Muroc CA arrived Tuesday on a 15 day furlough. Donna Lee Warrington and Sall Topping will graduate from Kanwaka eighth grade. Exercises May 24 at Memorial High School. Eleanor Jean Stanwix will graduate from Lawrence Memorial High School May 25. Graduation at the KU auditorium.
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Argel Cochran
Georgia
Jeanette Archer
C. E
Phillips
Katherine Gregory
Fred Gregory
Will Ekin
Kin
Alr
Keith Colman
California
Keith
Edgar Archer
Muroc
Cal
Donna Lee Warrington
Sall Topping
Kanwaka School
Memorial High School
Eleanor Jean Stanwix
Lawrence Memorial High School
K. U
Parnell Family Hosts Birthday Dinner for Casey Dick
Williamstown Mr and Mrs Lloyd Parnell and family held a birthday dinner Sunday honoring Casey Dick. Attending were Mr and Mrs Casey Dick Mr and Mrs Ed Hemme their family and Mrs Ada Jennings.
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Lloyd Parnell
Casey Dick
Ed Hemme
Roy Grindel
Ada Jennings
Robert Haynes
McFarland
California
Alma
Anita Mae Robinson
Topeka
Williamstown Perry Notes and Local Farming Updates
Miss Robinson works as private secretary to the safety engineers at the S32nd AAF specialized depot in the area. A miscellaneous shower honors Mrs Eugene O Trimble on Tuesday May 23 at Mrs Jennie Gibson's home. Rain and hail last Friday delayed farm work briefly. farmers are back in the fields. Sunday school meets each Sunday at 2 30 in the afternoon with lesson on The Christian Strategy scheduled for next Sunday. Supplies and materials were ordered this week. A W Hamilton county clerk planned a California trip, leaving last Sunday morning with his brother-in-law. Mrs Hamilton serves in his office during the absence.
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Williamstown
Perry
Robinson
S32nd
A.A.F
Eugene O'Trimble
Jennie Gibson
A. W. Hamilton
California
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