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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1956
Page
6
Shelby Bourne and Common Wealth theaters presented Baby Doll at the State theatre with a Kazan production preview. Funerals drew out-of-town relatives from Washington, Wyoming, Arkansas, and Ohio, while local groups held Christmas events, birthdays, and dinners at Downing’s, Trinity Lutheran, and Old Corral.
Royal Neighbors of America held an election at the IOOF hall naming Lilly Hofbauer as oracle with Elsie Crowley vice oracle, Blanche Humphries chancellor, Maude Killion inner sentinel, Mabel Harlich outer sentinel and other officers. Twelve attended the regular meeting. Elsie Brush drew a hostess prize during the event.
Dr Whipple reflects on the effort of preparing for Christmas and the joy it brings. She recalls a friend who chose not to give gifts, noting how some children miss the holiday excitement. The piece emphasizes planning with children, giving, and the family spirit of the season.
A transcription of several birth announcements lists Clinton Leroy son of Leroy Garman at 1209 Hatley born November 24, Sandra Lea daughter of Norman Miller born November 24, Teresa Ann daughter of Harold Steele from Scott City born November 27, Mark Alan son of Edward Knoll from RFD 1 born November 30, Andrea H daughter of Leonard Perales at 102 N Taylor born November 30, Judy Karen daughter of Leonard J Herter at 1124 N Fifth born December 1.
Harmony HDU held a candlelight installation Friday for new officers after a 1 pm luncheon. Mrs Kathryn Sughrue installed Mrs Charles Staley as president along with W Terhune as vice president and Earl Brooks as secretary treasurer and reporter. Members packed cookies for the Veterans Hospital at Topeka while devotions were given by Mrs Bert Graves.
Candles greenery and a lighted Christmas tree lent a festive air to the Yale Party for Epsilon Lota chapter of ESA held Monday evening. Mrs Don Holliway was hostess at the home of her mother.
Mrs Harri son Smith chose the Come to the Stable worship theme for the Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting Friday. Mrs H B Bondurant read Finding Christmas. Mrs Oliver Bebemeyer reviewed a Christian abstinence study chapter. Carol singing by Mrs J C Pearce with a solo by Bondurant. vice president Mrs Braecheisen presided.
Mrs. Henry Weldon discussed some characters in American folklore as the program at William Wilson Chapter of DAR. The group voted to participate in the Community Service Project sponsored nationally and to log service hours. Anah and Vera Vincent hosted at their home. After-School snack included rounds of cured apple spread with peanut butter or cream cheese.
Calendar lists numerous society events Tuesday through Friday including Eastern Star Masonic temple installations and Delta Ma gatherings at Mrs Aubrey Parka in Saint John. Clubs such as Nitelites, RNA Social, Saint Paulia and Pierceville Woman’s Club hold meetings, dinners, and Christmas party events hosted by Gardendale Pierceville and Eminence. Also noted are Master Masons past masters dinner and homemakers choral club activities. A cooking tip suggests codfish balls using mashed potatoes and shredded dried codfish with soaking per package directions.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and expressions of support after the loss of a loved one. The message thanks Rebeka Lodge and Stella for their kindness and describes offering personal condolences during a difficult time.
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