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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1933
Page
7
Chicago market notes show potato prices and stock quotes with No 1 and Idaho russets listed. Livestock futures and prices for hogs cattle and sheep noted, including bids and quantities for arriving tonnage and regional mentions such as Kansas City and Seattle markets.
Chicago November 27 AP USDA notes a brisk wheat rally as relief agencies buy promptly. Wheat futures surged to about 2.12 cents over prior levels. hard winter grain available at 3 cents over December delivery. Corn down 4%, oats down 3.6% with mixed provisions. Kansas City hogs steady to lower. cattle and feeder prices mixed with firm demand, several price points listed for various weights and grades.
Eastman Movie Kodaks will present a living history of children as they grow up. A complete outfit for 65.
The Day in Wall Street from New York on Nov 27 notes stocks lacked enthusiasm as the domestic gold price held steady, the dollar rose, and foreign exchange showed volatility. European currencies weakened, aiding stabilization sentiment while U S government securities held firm and several leading stocks fluctuated with modest declines in wheat and cotton futures.
Puzzle appears as a jumbled list of crossword clues and partial answers with many garbled letters and misspellings. It lists several entries such as 5 Across, 12 Not ablet, 14 Walking under, 19 One who traverses, 21 Light touch, 30 Alternative Germ, 33 Ourselves, 36 Aromatic bav arage, 41 tie dish, 44 Japanese far, 45 Ong who testifies under oath, 4K Repose, 53 Bone thet, suggesting a mixed set of clues and corrupted text from a Saturday puzzle.
Banks weigh reflation risks as gold trades around 32.76 an ounce and the dollar wobble hints at stabilization. Analysts urge careful timing of currency expansion and price pressures while noting foreign reaction and potential momentum delays for business. Knoxville bond vote on municipally owned electric power system draws interest amid utility sector debate. A humorous note recalls Joe Laws’ two TDs and Iowa City mayor naming him honorary fire chief.
Abnormally high November temperatures linger in Kansas with highs over the state. Federal meteorologist Flora reports averages 15 to 20 degrees above normal for the month. Rain remains unlikely as relief prospects are slim. A light freeze is expected in northern Kansas tonight, southern Kansas above freezing, and tomorrow cooler with 50 to 55 degree readings.
Lawrence readers learn from County Attorney B Stevens that giving away turkeys as prize chances is illegal even with purchases. He said many residents from Lawrence Lecompton Eudora Baldwin and Lone Star called seeking guidance on handling a swiving turkey raffle or drawing.
Baldwin Nov 27 Government Administrator Harry L Hop king announced Baker University heating plant project approved by his department Work to begin in about 10 days on campus near SE corner The plant will heat all buildings and the Methodist church and provide work for about thirty local laborers for three to four months Engineers Murray Wilson Co Salina and architects Williamson Topeka named as project firms
Kansas City reports motor car deaths reaching 84 for the year, up 20 from the prior year, including Edward Ritz a 61 year old Salvation Army worker struck by a truck and Harry J Konantz 76 of Olathe who died after being hit while leaving a safety zone. Also notes on bears and a Cleveland medical professor collecting hearts.
The Raw Valley Rabbit Breeders association will hold a special meeting tomorrow evening at 7 30 in the chamber of commerce rooms Mrs C I Spahr of Baldwin will speak on Chicago Fair Activities Several matters of importance will be discussed All interested are invited to attend the meeting
Lecompton grade school staged Sant Druzilla's Operetta in two acts led by Miss Maurine Bruner with help from the faculty. Cast included Sarah Atkinson Doris Holloway Marie Cottrell Denzel Gibbons Ira Weidler Ada Atkinson Fern De Witte and others. Thanksgiving vacation ahead and a December 22 game at Carbondale noted. Freshman practice for the glass play continues as Lookin Lovely is set for the second Friday in December.
Superior court Judge W W Callahan of Decatur Alabama will preside over the Scottsboro case trial beginning November 27 with defendants lined up for the courtroom proceedings as reported by the Associated Press.
A readable OCR fragment lists small orchard land, pastures, hog houses, 1 to 4 room houses, multiple barns, granaries, garages, and water access. Properties include 10 acre and 8 acre tracts, mentions of electric power, city water, cellars, and rents or prices such as 1500, 1800, 890, and 310.00. Listings show addresses like 24x35 barns and farms near Vinland and North Lawrence, with brokers Insurance Exchanges Rentale Hosford, Inc. & Mtg. Co at 824 Massachusetts Street.
Harold Tholl, recently absent for more than a week, reenrolled Monday. Lucille Simoneau of Paola visited the high school Monday and is a sister of Ulysses Simoneau, a former L A H S student and cousin of Rosamond Jarland. The high school faculty plans Thanksgiving travel to Wellsville, Lecompton, Topeka, Lawrence, Neodesha, Gordon for school officials and teachers.
The Pleasant Valley Parent-Teacher Association met at the schoolhouse Friday with many members and visitors. Plans for a supper were discussed and a program led by Mr and Mrs Vernon Garratt and Mr and Mrs Grover Graves followed. Readings, music, recitations, and a Thanksgiving origin piece were performed by local residents. Several guests and attendees from nearby towns were mentioned, along with upcoming meetings and a school program scheduled for November 28 with refreshments to follow.
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