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Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1955

Page

4

Crawfords Celebrate Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs C C Crawford observed Sunday afternoon at the country home of Mr and Mrs Lynn Russell Open house was held from 2 to 6 p m Mrs Myrtle Kump sister of Mrs Crawford Mrs Alla Webb and Mrs Russell presided at the reception table Mrs Kump attended the wedding 50 years ago The four tiered wedding cake was made by Mrs Webb Miniature wedding certificates were given to attendees One hundred twenty seven guests were received including Jim Russell family Warner Robbins Ga Elton Arensman Tulsa Okla Wilson Clark Joe Clark Bellville Gene Dorsey and son Wilmore Carl Shepherd Salida Colo Frank Birney Sublette Alvin Schaller Kansas City Miss Frances Russell Manhattan Mrs Webb and daughter Bellflower Mrs Earl Meirs and daughter Sublette and Pat Stuart of Hutchinson

C. ‘C. Crawford Lynn Russell Myrtle Kump San Angelo Tex Crawford Alla Webb Bellflower Calif Russell Crawfords Messrs Mines Jim Russell Warner Robbins Elton Arensman Tulsa Okla Wilson Clark Joe Clark Bellville Gene Dorsey Wilmore Carl Shepherd Sajlida Colo Frank Birney Sublette Alvin Schaller Kansas City Bae Frances Manhattan Webb

Calendar of Social EVENTS For Tuesday to Friday

A fragmented social events calendar lists club meetings and gatherings. Initiations, memorial services, and formals are noted for groups such as ENCAMPMENT No. 5 and L A 89, with several women’s guilds and civic clubs arranging activities at churches civic centers and homes around Holcomb and nearby streets.

No. &i L.A HDU Gegree Bretz Holcomb Kas EEN OF Peace ‘Guild Florian Gell North Phinteenth AVE Maria Guild C. F. Garbert York

Garden Club Coffee Meeting and Garden Tour

Twenty two members and guests gathered Monday at the Civic Center for coffee followed by a film on silverware making and a tour of city gardens. Out of town guests included Mrs. Davis Leonard Burrows and Mrs. Graham with hostesses listed.

Garden Club Civic Center Leon Davis C. A. Leonard James Burrows Lakin George Graham Deerfield E. T. Bergman Ruben Sherwood George Meeker

Weather and TV Radio Schedule Notes from a 1940s NBC Page

A fragmentary schedule lists weather segments with Weatherman shifts, Tony Jewell reports, NBC program blocks, soap operas, and music features. It mentions Dragnet and Fibber McGee and Molly, Dinah Shore, Frank Sinatra, and other NBC offerings with varied times and day references, reflecting a layered broadcast lineup.

Tulsuay P.M Weatherman Sports Memorie Tony Jewell Snigan Beatty NBC NBC Dauix Fiber McGea Motly Warne King Senade Jon Wells Alex Orler Telegram Music News Epiniady Poe Stella Dailan Widder Brown Just Plato Lorenzo Jones Joyce Jordan Dinnerwate the Weatherman Sport Memories Norgan ‘Seatty Dinah Club Carousey

Husband and Wife Duties in the Marriage Rite

A reflective piece on why men marry, citing duty and the aim to spare a woman from spinsterhood. It argues wives should treat husbands well as they give up freedom, while noting some wives respond with ungrateful or dismissive attitudes. The essay closes with a poem excerpt and a humorous party quip about marriage proposals.

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Yesterdars and Today Pioneer Family in Garden City

Mrs Florence Cambridge died recently as an early pioneer of Jehovah Witness work in Garden City. She was wife of the late C S Cambridge and sister of the late Mrs H L Schimer. The Cambridge and Schimer families arrived in 1906 and were active in the religious effort. C S Cambridge ran a shoe shop on Grant Ave and later a downtown tire shop. H L Schimer operated a laundry here for many years. A recent misfiled shut-in list mistook Mrs Lloyd Williams for a mother. she is not listed as a mother, though she would have been a remarkable one.

Florence Cambridge Garden City C. S Cambridge H. L. Schimer Cambridge Schimer C. S. Cambridge Grant Ave Lloyd Williams Wiliams Williams

Tea and Style Show at Garfield Junior High

The annual tea and style show for mothers of homemaking girls was held Friday May 13 in Garfield auditorium. Future Homemakers of America officers were installed Nancy Blanchard president Ava Burton vice president Joan Vaughn secretary Janice Owens treasurer Judy Cook historian Martha Erickson parliamentarian Linda Roth reporter Carlene Nail song leader Jolene Ward pianist. Retiring officers included Carolyn Hubert Judy Anderson Nancy Smith Jeanette Moore Ann Clark Carol Tasker Jean Neely and Helen Davis.

Garfield Auditorium Carolyn Hubert Judy Anderson Nancy Smithe Jeanette Moore Ann Clark Carol Tasker Jean Neely Helen Davis Judy Krebs Jane Henderson Joann Castro

Local notices and transfers plus social visits

Pvt Aloysisus Ri Ohmes transfers from Ft Ord to Ft Lewis as a mechanic in the 2nd Replacement Division. Dinner guests at 609 North Second included Mrs Lila Welsh and Mrs Marian Schroeder. Mr Kay Driver visits in La Crosse and Colorado before induction Thursday. Birthdays celebrated for Willard and Jacob Hinkle at 701 Ida. Other guests attended including the Hinkles and Schultz, May Mudge of Long Beach, and Williamson. A homemaking group names Norma Knoch and Ada Newell.

Aloysisus Ri Ohmes Joseph J. Ohmes South Star Route Ft. Ord Calif Ft. Lewis, Wash Ohmes Claude Wright North Second Lila Welsh Newton Marian Schroeder Larned Willard Hinkle Jacob Hinkle Ida C. D. Hinkle E. F. Schultz

Engagement of Hugoton Girl Announced

The betrothal of Gayle Amber Parsons to William James Verner is announced by her parents. Parsons, a Hugoton resident, is a senior at Colorado Women's College while Verner, of Gibsonburg Ohio, attends Colorado School of Mines and belongs to Sigma Phi Epsilon.

Gayle Amber Parsons William James Verner W. J. Verner Gibsonburg Ohio Tra V. M. Parsons Hugoton

Shower Honors Miss Ward Bride Elect in Salina

June Ward daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Ward Holcomb was honored at a Salina miscellaneous shower Saturday night hosted by Mrs J W Cannon and Marjorie Haynes Bride elect Kenneth Jennison Attending from Garden City were Mrs Ward Mrs Sam Gish and Mrs John Brougher

June Ward J. W. Ward Holcomb Salina J. W. Cannon Marjorie Haynes Miss Ward Kenneth Jennison Garden City Ward Sam Gish John Brougher

Local births noted in brief society column

Steven Wayne Merz born April 30 to Mr and Mrs Melvin Merz of Deerfield. Duane William Drees born May 2 to Mr and Mrs Kenneth W Drees of Imperial Route. Jeanette Dea Eisenhorn born May 4 to Mr and Mrs Vearl Eisenhorn of Scott City. Mark Coleman born May 6 to Mr and Mrs Dale L Jones of 709 Summit.

Steven Wayne Melvin Merz Deerfield Duane William Kenneth W. Drees Imperial Route Jeanette Dea Vearl Eisenhorn Scott City Mark Coleman Dale FL Jones Summit

Scott City engagement announced for Bonnie Adams and Donald Bell

Mr and Mrs H L Adams of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter Bonnie LaVonne to Donald R Bell son of Mr and Mrs D M Bell of Scott City Both Miss Adams and her fiance plan to graduate from high school this spring

H. L. Adams Scott City Bonnie LaVonne Donald R. Bell D. M. Bill Miss Adams

Potato Mashers with Parmesean and Cheese Twist

A guide to elevating mashed potatoes by folding in grated parmesan or cheddar and a touch of finely grated onion. Simple technique adds depth and savory richness to a classic side dish.

Also Mentioned on This Page

C, C ST. Paula Jerry Drummond Dali Episcopal Church AAUW Walter Meyer W. T. Rooney North Sixth Church of the Brethren Janes Mike Rome Plymell Ladies Aid Até Sunshine W. Whitehead Taylor Velva Dreese E. Z. Borgman North Fourth Wilma Tye Cc, Snyder Noble Grand Elmer Bartlett North Turdl J. T. Lear North Main R. J. Ackley North Eighth Harmony Hdu Harry Warms John WSCS Jemima Pam First Methodist Church Dr. Peale NBC —World News Doctor's Wits the Bank Tony Sewell Esuay Tony Jewell Brepor Ruy Jollywood Pauline Fredrick Statesman Queecet Riebtta Happinus Ernest Rank John Quincy’ Adams Yesterdars Pele Corti Stadler FHA Future Homemakers of America Kay Driver la Crosse Colorado Army Driver May Mudge Long Beach H. B. Stephens Anna Williamson Stella Ter Norma Knoch Ada Newell Ved Errae UA Déhn Ager the Golden Mistress Scott Citians John Beal Brae Elling Ceedd Billy Graham Ila Snart Si Ponan Pongee Shantung International Ouro Price Edward G. Robinson Dodge Anderson Motor CO
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