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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1939
Page
7
Wheat and corn futures mixed with open interests tallied for yesterday and week. Cattle hogs and sheep trend lower for the week with specific price points listed. Kansas City and Chicago notes include hay, potatoes, eggs and poultry prices plus government bond closings.
Investors pulled back as Memorial Day weekend closed markets, yet some gains appeared in favorites stations and motors. Volume rose to about 350 000 shares while hopes for business tax revision and Morgenthau testimony supported sentiment.
The Worden group met with Mrs. Donald Greithaupt on May 17 to sew carpet rags tack a comfort and embroider dish towels. They plan a June gathering with Mrs. Alton Pippett on June 21. Several social visits and local activities are noted including church services and a Memorial Day observance.
Dr. H W Craig of Lawrence bought the Cooper place in the neighborhood and will move in around August 1 after repairs. Mr and Mrs C H Waldo of Richmond visited the George Walter home, and several local ladies attended a guild tea at the first Presbyterian church in Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Clarence Fielder of Abilene called on friends here while traveling from Kansas City on business. Mr and Mrs W B Kirby are remodeling part of their home. Mr and Mrs B M Gregory, now in Missouri, formerly lived here.
The guide explains the formal courtesy titles used for the wives of peers. Duchess for a duke, Marchioness for a marquis, Countess for an earl, Lady for a baronet, and Countess for a count.
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