Chapter Reappoints Red Cross Committee Heads
The Douglas County chapter of the American National Red Cross reappointed committee chairmen at the April 25, 1940 meeting. Assignments include Home Service Sgt William Kollender, Disaster Preparedness George Hedrick, Child Welfare Miss Esther Twente, Nursing Mrs H L Smith, First Aid J M Johnson, Home and Farm Accident Prevention John Callahan, Life Saving Herbert Alphin, Junior Red Cross Miss Danry McCracken. The executive committee adjourned to meet again in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
American National Red Cross
Permgons
Home Service Committee
William Kollender
George Hedrick
Esther Twente
H. L. _Smith
J. M. Johnson
John Callahan
Herbert All
Phin
Red Cross
Danry McCracken
Salad Dressings and French Dressing Recipes
A collection of vintage salad dressing formulas by Edith Barber includes Spicy Salad Dressing Fruit French Dressing and French Dressing. Each recipe lists ingredients such as oil vinegar sugar and spices with steps to blend beat or shake until smooth, then store and serve. The page also mentions help wanted in the office and a contact phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Barber
Srecipe
Cheese Omelet and Dumplings Feature Protein Packed Dishes
A vintage recipe featuring a baked cheese omelet with milk, eggs and cheese, plus cheese dumplings in tomato sauce. The menu describes breakfast and dinner options with cheese based main courses and a Sunday spread including pastries and dessert.
Obituary and wedding notes from De Soto and Bonner Springs
Burial services for Nellie Phillips aged 63 were held in De Soto cemetery after she died Sunday at her Bonner Springs home. She leaves Rogel Phillips, six children and J M Boyd of Lawrence. Althea Davison wed Jay Yarnell in Eudora, recent De Soto resident and post office worker, with the couple planning to live in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Phillips
DeSoto
Kansas City
Paul Seaton
Overland Park
G. V. Longstreth
Margaret Christner
T. E.ashlock
Athenaeum Club
J. H. Foley
W. S. Mize
Willow Springs Farm Bureau
Methodist Church
Mary Elien O'Keefe
Johnson County
F. E. Stuchberg
Washington County
Baker University
Louise Jewett
Kansas University
A. J. Nelson
Nelson
O. Wright
Ardy
B. G. Hughes
John Whitelaw
Olathe
Bridge Club
S. R. Zook
Lola Rowe
Althea Davison
Don Claar
Topeka
Gus Brune
Kate Penner
L. R. Penner
Penner
KF. WH. Penner
Harry DeWolf
Lawrence
Jessie Penner
Virginia Reider
Merriam
Oma Dent
Ego
Koenig
New York
Avery Conn
Lynn Williams
Salina
Clyde Conn
Coffman Farm
Melvin Flory
Alma Harrell
Marvin Houk
Eldorado City
Mr. Floyd
Roberta Harrell
Richard Carter
Pearl Houk
Houk
Christy
Stull
Russell-Houk
Ozarks
Clarence Mackie
Don
Esther
Lester
Stovall
Head
Coffman
Schellheim Farm
Wikan
Fred Gregory
Lee Colman
Eudora
George Miller
Lecompton
Merle Colman
Russel Anderson
Sandra
Lois
Howard Gregory
Earl Martin
Mr. Harrell
Peterson
Jolly Quilters
Resignation Shifts Local School Leader to Overland Park
Paul Seaton, longtime principal of the grade school, has resigned to accept a higher paying post at the Overland Park grade school. The community notes include club meetings, student achievements, and upcoming events at local homes and churches.
Petersons Attend Wedding of Mary Alice and Norman
Mr and Mrs Robert Peterson and their son Bobby attended the wedding of their sister Mary to Norman in a family ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Peterson
Bobby
Mary
Alice
Norman
Bar ber School Plans and Exam Reviews Noted
Sixth graders Bobby Peterson Josephine Wiggins Leslie Harrell Helen Gins Vernon Harrell and others review this week for eighth grade exams on April 27. The Barber children and teacher plan a picnic on April 25. Mrs L W McNees hired to teach Barber school next year. Evelyn Harrell absent Tuesday.
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Edsel Wiggins
Teddy Dale Wiggins
Helen Martin
Jeanne Stanwix
Josephine Wiggins
Vernon Harrell
Mary Coffman
Alvin
Evelyn Harrel
Martin
Edsel
Bobby Peterson
Leslie Harrell
Helen Gins
Mrade
Evelyn
Alvin Harrells
L. W. McNees
Evelyn Harrell
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Messerschmitt
Royal Air Force Aviation
Smeet
Raspberry
Devonshire
Drake’s Bakery
Mass
Roy Lawrence Market
Brookfield
Swift
Armour
Gilbert
Veale
Hills Bros. Coffee
Hills Bros
Hills Bros. Coffee, Inc
San Francisco
Hills Bros Coffee
Ms Bree
Fate
U.S. Pe
Libby Baby ‘Food
Kraft American
Lee's
M. G. Peacher
Adc
Hunter Bros
Wilson
Sunkist
California
Ea Pike
White’s Produce
Wanis
Seymeelres
Walla
Briguter
George’s Market
Miracle
Heinz
Heinz Pork & Matches
KCI
PEAS
Pioneer Brand
Crisco
Deerwood Brand
Ibs
Deerwood
Fancy
Louisiana
Kraft
Miracle Whip
Ats
Shafter White
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