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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1955

Page

11

Tuesday Friends and Bridge Groups Gather at Local Homes

Tuesday Friends in Cornell at Ingleside Club hosted by Mrs. Tom Jones at 2pm. Quivera Club meets at Mrs. Van Rov Miller’s home. 238 ppm. Wednesday Beginners Bridge at University Womens Club, 7 30, Art Museum lounge. Mrs. John Ro Cox serves dessert for Miss Caroline Holmes at 730 K J Dames in Room 303 of the Student Union Building.

Cornell Tom Jones Fred Kloepper Quivera Club van Rov Miller University Womens Club Art Museum John Ro Cox Caroline Holmes K. J. Dames Student Union Building

Lawrence area social notes and upcoming events

Invitations issued for a buffet at Lawrence Country Club on April 19. Mrs John R Cox hosts a dessert party for Miss Caroline Holmes and George Miller on April 23. P. E. O. chapter F7 hosts a floral arranging program. Various church and community meetings planned for May including nursery school location, May Fellowship breakfast, and Red Cross hospital dances. Birth announced for Michael Alan to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beers. Christian Women groups announce meetings and programs at several local churches.

Henry A. Bubb Ray A. Culbertson Lawrence Country Club John R. Cox Caroline Holmes George Monroe Miller Christian Women's Fellowship Noffsinger Guild First Christian Church Christian Women and World Leadership Christian Social Relations and Benevolence Committee Don Alderson Ala Oscar Olson Albert Williams E. P. Mooman

Lawrence Woman's Club Plans Rummage Sale and Meetings

The Lawrence Woman's Club held its monthly meeting and appointed Mrs. Arthur R. Colburn to fill second vice-president. Officers listed include Shupert, Johnson, Colburn, Bleisner, Lessenden and new house director Nuffer. Planned events include a rummage sale April 9 and guest day program April 18 at the clubhouse. Also notes K A Dames Bridge Group meets Wednesday at 7 30 in the Student Union Building room 305 hostess Flossbell. Federated Club dessert April 7 hosted by Mrs Redpath with Mrs Goble assisting and Dr John Patton as speaker.

Lawrence Woman's Club Arthur R. Colburn C. W. Shubert C. E. Johnson Colburn Fred Bleisner C. M. Lessenden K.A. Dames Bridge Group Student Union Building Flossbell Federated Club C. W. Redpath Tenn, St C. C. Goble John Patton

Mrs Hutson heads to Boulder for two weeks visit

Mrs. W. G. Hutson left today for Boulder Colorado to spend about two weeks with her son W. G. Hutson Jr. and his family. Mr. and Mrs. George Hedrick returned from a two weeks trip through the south visiting Hot Springs Arkansas Mobile Alabama Atlanta Georgia and Asherville North Carolina. Weather was mild and sunny except Atlanta where the temperature was 18 above zero and a sudden freeze damaged fruit trees. Fred Ellsworth recuperating from flu and expected back soon. Richard K. Allen and Byron A. Berry attended the Kansas Society Sons of the American Revolution meeting in Topeka with Allen elected vice president.

W. G. Hutson Boulder Colo W. G. Hutson Jr George Hedrick South Hot Springs Ark Mobile Ala Atlanta Asherville N.C Fred Ellsworth Alumni Association Richard K. Allen Byron A. Berry The Kansas Society, Sons of the American Revolution Memorial Building Topeka Allen Society

Right to Work Slander Suit Hits Kansas Legislature

Kenneth L. Worley of Missouri sues L. E. Weiss and Spencer-Safford Loadcraft in U S District Court over a Kansas right to work bill controversy. He seeks 25 000 general damages and 25 000 punitive damages for slander alleged before state legislators in Topeka.

Wichitaw U. S. District Court Kenneth L. Worley Lake Lotawana Jackson County L. E. Weiss Augusta Kansas Topeka United Automobile, Aircraft and Agricultural Workers of America CIO Weiss Kansans For the Right To Work, Inc Spencer-Safford Loadcraft, Inc Fred Hall

Thousands Out to Vote In Chicago Mayor Race

Chicago voters flocked to the polls as Rob ert E. Merriam a 36 year old Republican sought to end 24 years of Democratic rule. County Judge Otto Kerner reported a sample vote tallies at one fourth of polling time hinting at a total near 1 400 000. Merriam’s backers said turnout above 1 400 000 would boost his bid against Richard J. Daley.

Chicago Robert E. Merriam Otto Kerner Merriam Richard J. Daley

Post Office Closure Planned in Welsford Kansas

The Post Office Department advised Rep Hope that the shut down of the Welsford office in Kiowa County Kansas would save about 2000 dollars annually. Route 3 from Haviland would be extended to serve 23 residents currently receiving mail at Welsford.

Washington Welsford Kiowa County Kas Post Office Department Hope

Three motorists fined in police court for traffic violations

Karl Theodore Abegg of 1343 Haskell Ave was fined $25 suspended for repairing an improper muffler. Charles Franklin Langdon of 146 La. St was fined $20 for an improper right turn. Mrs Nancy L Brenner of Ottawa was fined $15 plus one session of traffic school for failure to yield right of way.

Karl Theodore Abegg Haskell Ave Charles Franklin Langdon la. St Nancy’ L. Brenner Ottawa

Lanza Comeback in Doubt After He Fails to Show

Las Vegas report says Mano Lanza’s $50,000-a-week nightclub debut at the Hotel New Frontier was canceled after Dr J R McDaniel diagnosed an acute upper respiratory infection and acute laryngitis. The physician warned continuing could permanently impair the tenor’s voice. A lively first-night audience of stars and press witnessed the absence amid rumors he lacked nerve to perform.

Las Vegas Mano Lanza Hotel New Frontier J. R. McDaniel Lanza

Daniels and Drake Families Share News in Sunflower Area

Community notes from Sunflower recounts: Mr and Mrs O P Daniels spent Wednesday in Ola with Mrs Daniels attending the Carpenter’s Union Auxiliary party. Mr and Mrs Donald Drake welcomed a daughter. Janet Lynn born Saturday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with two older brothers. Jimmie Miller, a Korean War veteran in the 1st Marines, is due home this weekend. Families of George Miller and Pfe Jimmie Miller receive updates as relatives visit. A shower for Mrs Bessie Morris featured pink and blue decor, a stork centerpiece, and a queen’s chair. Church and social events, hospital visits, and travels to Topeka, St Joseph, and Little Rock are noted among locals.

O. P. Daniels Olathe Willis Bea Leroy St. Joseph Marvin Bailey Johnnie Mike Susie Harold Willams Jean Springfield Bailey Bruce Cannell Eudora Freddie Sommers Alma Neis Mike Shaw George Miller Frances Pfe Jimmie Miller Korea Jimmie 1St Marines Pfc Russell Markle Jim Miller DeSoto High Mark Cook Bonner Springs O.E.S Robert S. Carr Lawrence Memorial Hospital Sam Israel Frank Roether Topeka Bill Bea Hutchinson Bea John Cain el Paso Tex Maryland Insents John Cain Sr Edgerton Mary Jane Gephardt Clathe Tuesdas al Lobb Ronald Vestal Little Rock Mildred Israel Helen Morgan Homor Bessie Morris Charles la Rue Bessie Mrs LaRue Margaret Odom Violet Scrudder Ellen Coffee Marie Rhodes Beth Huffman Fern Morris Norma Morris Bertha Chappell Carol Farley Arthur Howe Bessie Demeritt Betty Barnhill Leona Greenfield Kenneth Eads Peggy Morgan Daisy Plumb Nona Tyler Maxine Sloan Gladis Nafus Margaret Hover Ann Pratt Wilma Carpenter Roberta Johnson Elaine Calvin Barbara Stewart Floyd Porter Car Roles A. H. Curtis Ethel Hicks Russell Lutz Herman Sisk C. R. Carrico John A. Hall Leo Greenfield Sunflower Tommy Edmonds Kansas City

Crosswalk Safety Reminder as Turning Cars Noted

City warns drivers to yield to pedestrians. Officials urge crosswalk adherence and vigilance at intersections where vehicles turn, highlighting shared responsibility for preventing accidents.

Nelly Don Pastel Cotton Chiffon Dress Rendition

The square cut neckline and softly flaring skirt, belted in velveteen, project fashion smartness for summer in Nelly Don's pastel cotton chiffon design.

Nelly Don

Also Mentioned on This Page

Orse Beckmann P.E.O Naomi Light Lawrence Council of Church Women Trinity Lutheran Church Countryside Garden Club Winter Veterans Hospital Kansas State Hospital Red Cross Clyde Bysom Jim Carle Ray Rattert Charles Childers Ed Sterling Harry Budke Peggy Wilson David Gustafson Donald Beene Ray Roberts DeRos Hogue Billy Sanders Warren George Ed Fording Alan Harris State Hospital University Women’s Club Woodlawn Home Gus Wulfkuhle Frank Johns John Fincher Harry Unger Fairview Women's Society of Christian Service Robert Perkins Tom Akin Wiliam Brown Mackey Merrymakers Walter Beers Michael Alan Gary Evangelical United Brethren Church Violet Hill Prairie C. W. Ogle C. J. Herschell Walter Wilson S. V. Owens M. N. Penny Stanley Penny A. H. Gerard Ralph Russell Charles Scribner Boggs Hat Shop Vermont Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church 10Th Weaver's Dress Shop Weaver’s Weaver's Hasiery Shop Siveet Relom Pepperell Pirates
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