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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1936

Page

5

Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Club Gatherings

The social calendar lists Wednesday activities including contract and ge club gatherings with Mrs. Frank Banks Mrs. Ray Wright and Mrs. F C Jackman among organizers. Thursday features team whist dance and luncheon events while Friday schedules include bridge luncheons and contract clubs with multiple hosts such as Mrs Ray Wright and Miss Susan Chapter CW Q.

Frank Banks S. Winter Mise Agnes Evans Manor Ray Wright F. C. Jackman San, Hurwitz Colonial VW. A. Young Lindsey Bridgettes Clu E. Q. W. Clu A. A. Green Calolumins W. Hoffman W. Gaunt Vendredi Elu Urence Woodruff Susan Muncheon Plub Charles Fox Guy Keeler Mearwhiie Benedict Cita

Dancing and bridge honor engagement at Hilltop House

Miss Dorothy Bleakley hosted a dessert bridge at Hilltop House to honor Miss Denna Meeker whose engagement to Ora Murphy of Eskridge was announced. Pink rosebuds and candles decorated the table. Meeker received a guest favor. High prizes went to Miss Verna McQuey and Miss Frances Youns. wedding planned for June.

Dorothy Bleakley Hilltop House Denna Meeker Ora Murphy Eskridge Verna McQuey Frances Youns Miss Meeker

Bushong Marionettes Bring Puss in Boots to KU Fraser

Marionette troupe of Misses Rachel Margaret and Jane Bushong of Lawrence stagePuss in Boots at Fraser Theater University of Kansas with two shows Thursday at 4 15 and 8 16 pm Free to the public The sisters built all puppets and scenery with Prof Allen Crafton painting most backdrops Their work has toured Kansas City Park College Wichita Sterling Wellington and Ottawa and earned praise from Paul Gardner director of the William Rockhill Nelson galleries in Kansas City who called the performance a hit for both children and adults and an inspiration for local youth marionette makers

Rachel, Margaret Jane Bushong Lawrence Fraser Theater University of Kansas Bushong Kansas City Park College Wichita Sterling Wellington Ottawa Paul Gardner William Rockhill Nelson Art Galleries Margaret Bushong Allen Crafton Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts The University Rachel Bushong Yone Bushong

Louisville Derby Trip Planned by Two Couples

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Webster and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lawrence planned to leave by motor car this afternoon for the east with Louisville and the Kentucky Derby as a Saturday objective. Mrs. N. K. Thompson of the Kappa Sigma house is spending the day in Topeka.

Lloyd Webster Roy Lawrence East Louisville N. K. Thompson Kappa Sigma House Topeka

Carrs Celebrate 56th Anniversary Bridge Party

Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Carr entertained Saturday night with bridge at their home for their 56th wedding anniversary. Four tables played with prizes to Mrs. Carr for high score and Mrs. Butts for low. Refreshments followed for guests including Norman Strachan and daughters, Margaret Vernon, Agnes Betty, Andrew Kohler, J. D. Adams, Fred Walker, Minnie Jones, Rose Lothholz, Euretta Kraus, Mabel Butts, Augusta Durr, Lucy Kaegi, and others. A potted plant was given to the hosts. Additional guests visited Sunday from Kansas City and nearby couples.

S. V. Carr Carr Butts Norman Strachan Margaret Vernon Agnes Betty Topeka Andrew Kohler J. D. Adams Fred Walker Minnie Jones Rose Lothholz Euretta Kraus Mabel Butts Augusta Durr Lucy Kaegi Doran Hensley Vodra Petty Kansas City Willard Fitzgerald Walter Cole William Mertz Virginia Brown Cleo Grimes Dorothea Bartz Eva Mertz C. B. Johnson Fred Rothberger Howard Kohler Albert Grosdidier Pauline Cory Henrietta Schubert Cory Johnson Nichols Durr C. B. Greene Lavina Smoots Dorothy Alexander Mary Dunlap Watkins Hall Kansas University Ray Ogden Frank Greiner George Schubert Ben Figenbaum Grace Darling Christine Cochran Geneva Ogden Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works George Lotholz Clarence Scherer Jessie Grimes William Stadler Ede Maul T. V. Brown Linwood Fred Moll John Miller Ray Craig Baldwin John Steiner Curtis Ruthrauft George Tyesz Frank Sommers Joe Zillner William Zimmerman Max Rothberger Maurice Starr Rose Lothhalz Mias Kaegi Strachan Leon Durr Margaret Everley Coal Creek John Everley Lillian Fuller Lowa Phi Phi John Moody Arthur Kraus Lester Reber Paul Luckan Lawrence Jack Hughes Kaw Valley Lestie Kindred Gilmore Nichols Pearl Rosenal Ruby Miller Madge Rothberger Lulu’ Lothholz Alma Gerstenberger Hattie Harris Corabelle | Williamson Evelyn Miller Kraus Luckan Kindred Hedwig Zollner Frank Sommer Martin Abels Martha June Louise Ernoon Feed’ Moll Endera Frower Club Sarah Hausman Kathryn Cox Ellen Melville Henry Hausman Clearfield Oklahoma City Okla May Adams St. Paul Evangelical Church Augusta du Scott Walker Emma Eisele Nelle Schubert Ethel Schubert Christine Cachvan Gus Ziesenis Memorial Hospital Arno Ziesenis Ziesenis Wichita Eudora Edwin Schubert Kathryn Harry Warinker Ralph ‘Aman Edna Perry Wakarusa

Community notes reflect spring social events in Lawrence

Lawrence social life blooms with bridge parties and dinners. Mrs. William Mercier hosts contract bridge at her home, with prizes to Mrs. Cory, Mrs. Johnson, and Mrs. Nichols while Mrs. Durr wins the traveling prize. Eu dora votes on a May 4 bond issue for waterworks and street work. Local activities include lectures at the Presbyterian church, garden club planning for iris displays, and school program preparations in Crowder and Eudora. Many residents visit relatives in Kansas City and Topeka, with health updates and anniversaries celebrated.

Florence Sherbon Kansas City Missrs C. V. Hesse H. W. Edmondson Finance Committee Manley Memorial Committee Rock Garden Chrysanthemum Group Rose Group Fred Hunsinger Ella Doering L. R. Quinlin Topeka Nie Hollingshead Dolly Lyle Potter Nadene Bradley Beryl Totter Virginia Mayhew Wesley Grimes Kenneth Potter Billy Hudson Jack Collins Jane Potter Betty Hudson Edith Carr Beryl Potter Miss Narva F. L. Orr Rupert Idaho J. M. Crowder Lawrence O. W. Orr Will Orrand Lawrence Cree Big Springs Eugene Collins Dave McCall Marguerite McCall Warren Mott Harlie Armstrong Dorothy Armstrong Manhattan Harry Carr Lecompton W. J. Collins Eugene Jack Jack Myers Brackete Rollie Stanwix Bennie Moore Sam Sweezer J. E. Mercer Awrence

Poor Pa by Claude Callan

A compact strip centers on a mother figure lamenting declining honesty and distrust of outsiders, suggesting family ties no longer guarantee trust. The scene underscores the era’s social tension and humor through a domestic exchange highlighting mistrust and neighborly dynamics.

Sunday Evening Visits Scatter Through Kanwaka Area

A sequence of social calls and visits spread across Kanwaka and nearby towns as families including Hodson, Emmett, Armstrong, Crowder, Sweezer, and Collins gathered for Easter and weekend activities. Notable entries include weddings in Topeka, and various relatives visiting Lawrence Manhattan and Perry locales.

Henry Collins Lawrence Glenn Ms Winter W. J. Collins Elmer Athey Knowledge Hill Julius Beuermann J. M. Crowder F. L. Orr Rupert Idaho Emmett O. W. Orr Hazel Orr Elianor Patty Pittsburg Ida Hudson Lake View Nichols Billy J. 5 Kanwaka Jimmie Norwood Lecompton Sam Sweezer J. G.weezer Helen Norwood Clarence Hodson Billie Betty Phil Ormal Hodson J. G. Sweezer Frank Miller Harlie Armstrong Dorothy Armstrong Frank Speicher Little American Royal Kansas City J. M. Crowd Manhattan C. F. Bratton J. S. Emmett J. E. Mercer Wanda Dave Shields Theodore, Armstrong Ruth Sawyer Young Democratic Club Country Club J. Gweezer Crelock Esther Sappingfield Archie Fairchild Topeka ES. Emmett J. EB. Mercer Dave McCall Marguerite McCall Warren Mott Ralph W. I. Collins Arthur Mayhew Kathleen Dale Jo Ann Deschazer Perry

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Socket Telna Meeker Ursus 1B Tda Cea Mabel Mat Catherine Bech Hines ‘ Loier Tank Sam Hurwitz Bridge P.E.Q Alice Dicker Susan Friend Electa Kindlesperger Mrs. E. M. Owen Lawrence Memorial Hospital Mrs. Owen Mothers’ League Spooner-Thayer Museum Washington, D.C Capitol Washington F. N. Raymond J. P. Lindsay Tennessee Street John D. Rockefeller, Jr A Moderst Art Society of New York City Double Dee Club Frank Henry North Fourth Street Round Table A. L. Kirchhoff L. L. Boughton K. K. Landes Contract Club W. H. Horr Educational Council of Lawrence Noble Grands Club C.F. Hall J. A. Benson Washington Relief Corps No. 9 Veteran’s Hall Progressive Reading Club C.C. Winslet Terrace Tea Room Winsler J. R. Holmes W. R. Gorrill C. E. Daniels Lester Scott Vie Sacobe Kenneth Bruner George G. Kirchhotlay John Lim Altar Society St. John’s Church Alice Brockelsby W. C. Hail Valley Chapel Farm Bureau Club John Brohammer Pearl Brohammer Emma Nieder Brohammer Felix Tucker Solon Markley Fred McKinney Nickols Acacia Fraternity Gerald McJunkin Ventura Club F. T. Barteldes Ivan Rowe H. M. Stucker R. B. Stevens L. H Sigma Alpha Epsilon Gail Shikles Kansas City, Mo H.W. Hoffmann West Lawrence Adah CBS Masonic Temple N.L.C. Club John Rumsey Lawrence Flower Club Albert Robson Kentucky Street Margaret Gale No Name Club Anna Sadie Hutt Charles Nichols Twentieth Century Club W. J. Baumgartner Agnes Thompson Belle Wilmot Julius Marks Thompson Father Clarence Day F.C. Jackman N.B.C. Bridge Aunt Het Robert Quillen Publishera Syndicate Crowder Anna Hollingshead Lyle Potte Paul Bradley Stacy Potter Eddie Grimes the Whippoorwill Sammie Walter Hollingshead Bonnie Hollingshead Betty Hodson Toy Band Mildred Hollingshead Chicken Little John Bon Poor PA Claude Callan Publishers Syndicate Neilie Granger TWA Uniontown Pittsburgh New York Panama Associated Press Alan Mount Hope Layette Beacon Crib Chatham Crib Vanta Garaments Vanta Bsc
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