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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1933
Page
3
Washington reports a rapid upswing in farm prices, led by horses and mules since April 15. The 1919 comparison shows strong increases, while overall farm prices remain below prewar levels. Officials attribute the rise to inflation expectations, upcoming business revival, and poor crop prospects due to weather.
Washington AP reports the Reconstruction Finance Corporation orders salary reductions for executives at borrowing firms before new legislation. The Southern Pacific, which received 23.2 million dollars, faces 60 percent cuts for salaries above 100 000 and proportionate reductions for others, with a history of prior wage cuts. Labor wages remain unaffected.
The Kansas Highway System shifts from 40 districts to 27 under Director Harry Darby. The consolidation aims to save about 300,000 dollars annually. Each district supervisor will oversee roughly 350 miles of roads, with looping routes reducing travel miles. The plan also realigns shops and division engineers to streamline maintenance.
A historical note recounts an adventurer who followed Indian guides into southern forests, lost many men, and in 1541 reached the Mississippi near Memphis. He died in 1842 and his body was buried in the river to hide his death from indigenous peoples.
Mrs Jessie Hoadley Preston formerly of Lawrence has been appointed assistant manager of the St Francis apartment hotel at Ninth and Holmes in Kansas City Missouri. Widow of Jr J Hoadley a Lawrence business man and daughter of C H Branscomb the former English envoy. Des Moines death rate from auto accidents rose from 85 to 31 per 100000 in 1982 over 1931.
Oskaloosa residents enjoyed a busy weekend with trips to Lincoln Nebraska and Topeka. Miss Lucy Raines toured the state house with Fred Nettleback. Several families hosted guests from Lawrence, Topeka, and Ottawa while dances sponsored by the American Legion drew many dancers. Mrs. Mary Way visited, and J. R. G Henry attended the Presbyterian assembly in Columbus. Grandchildren received silver dollars from Grandpa Perry during a Perry family gathering.
Mrs. Frank Nyfeler of Hiawatha and Miss Lorraine Haninah spent last week at home and returned to Emporia with Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Lockner. Lorraine is taking a business course in an Emporia college. Mrs. Tom Davis drove to Topeka to meet Mrs. Hugh Olmstead and her children visiting the Davis home.
Reno Mr and Mrs Glenn Messenheimer of Ottawa attended Evelyn Murrs graduation from Tonganoxie high school. Sunday school had seven attendees last Sunday due to rain. Mrs Joel Simons of Durango Colorado visited her cousin Othal Ley and Mrs Wiley. Laura Nance formerly of this place is at home in Lawrence. Her sister Mrs Bryant of Minneapolis is with her, and her niece from Schnectady arrived Sunday. Ties Watts of Tonganoxie will teach at Pony Creek next year. Garry White was reelected to the board. Neighbors cooperated to provide wood for the school last winter.
Mrs C D Miller and son Larry Dean of Kansas City spent the week with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Kahn. Miss Marie Hess of Kansas City visited her parents before leaving for Chicago. she is to become a flight stewardess. John Smelser died at his Linwood home Sunday. funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 pm.
A disjointed Turbulent note lists travel plans with a plane carrying 100 passengers and crew, a Kansas City departure at 3 07 PM reaching Chicago by 5 PM. It then covers seniors at Tonganoxie High School, local speeches, and community happenings including births, cows delivered to a Dea home, and a Reno church funeral for Wash Ruff. A pretty home wedding occurred at the Roberts home uniting Mildred Minifee and Kenneth Pestana with family attendance.
A couple wed beneath a daisied arch with the bride in satin lace and orange blossoms. Her sleeves, train, and bonnet of white roses are noted. The groom wore black. Miss Iola Marmoy played violin with Junior Marmoy on piano. Grandfathers Emory Kirby and another relative attended.
John Osborne and Mr. Roberts receive many loving gifts including ice cream and cake. Seventy five relatives and friends were present. The couple plan to live at home for now while Mr. Roberts remains frail in health.
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