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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1947
Page
8
An excerpted rural scene depicts farmers facing lean times amid high prices and debt worries. A Minnesota farmer buys needed equipment on credit, signaling cautious spending. Observers note memories of war and past busts, while others describe resilience through debt reduction and gear upgrades.
Two meetings for corn growers are set for Monday at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Douglas County to estimate the 1947 corn yield. County farm agent Deal Six says results will compute yields by variety after harvest at the university farm operated by Lawrence Leonard and at the Conrad Gas tract farm near the Franklin-Douglas county line.
Several women teams on Tuesday night display marked improvement including Southwestern Bell Telephone White Sox and Pickens Machine Shop. Morgan Mack remains in the race as Morgan Mack’s Hubert and Wilson tie for top 10 and 30 scores with 188 and 6 8. Southwestern Bell White Sox take team high 10 and 30 with scores 783 and 2286.
A retrospective on mid century baseball deals and key World Series moments. Names like Rickey Behrman Gionfridde and DiMaggio appear in trade notes and game highlights. The piece reflects on player movements, team value transfers, and dramatic NL events from the era.
Kansas State alumni linked to the Wildcat Club plan to raise funds to support football in the Big Six. Secretary Evan Griffith says the fund will cover incidental expenses as players study and compete, with audits open to members. The effort aims to bolster athletes amid broader conference competition.
East Lansing notes describe Eddie Sohacki a tackle on Michigan State football. The fragment references his time at the academy and service, with mentions of Munn and World War II era details. The text is fragmented but centers on Sohacki as a player connected to Michigan State and military service.
The page lists numerous football scores and matchups with teams from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and nearby states. It includes scores for Park University, William Jewell, Central Missouri, Kansas Wesleyan, and others, plus references to allstate and regional colleges. The scattered OCR ends with a note about Syracuse Chiefs players and a sidelined Corbitt.
Mr and Mrs Richard Kennedy and Richard Kennedy left Sunday for a ten day vacation with relatives in Oklahoma. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Henry Deister of Denver arriving for a few weeks. Numerous locals host and attend gatherings, dinners, and church events in Lawrence, Lecompton, Perry, Topeka, and surrounding towns.
SIGEL Mr and Mrs Pon Brerthaupe and family visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ivan B and Mrs BR Fre in Miltonvale. Hilary Johnsen and Libtys were mentioned around oper aed plans. Mary Ellen Phillips teaches, and Mr and Mrs Robert Martin of Baldwin visited Mary Martin. numerous guests from Lawrence attended Lav erick events.
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