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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
6
In Potwin, Kansas, a community financed program sprayed for mosquitoes on Thursday with more than 60 gallons of DDT solution. The operation near Wichita followed recent rains and floods, aiming to curb the pests for about three weeks.
Community notices describe the Lawrence Flower club hosting a 4:30 breakfast for Mrs. J. Fred, a garden party for the fifth birthday of Matcalm, and a country club dinner with dancing. A Women’s bridge event, gifts, and a baby-picture contest are noted, with refreshments of ice cream and pink iced treats. The Inne Star Club plans a Kansan City field trip, a 4-H meeting includes health talks and project sheets, followed by a hayrack ride and watermelon feed. A future program lists church and local group gatherings and a 4-H group meeting at the home of Mrs. Jeunes Dobnaon.
Mr and Mrs Henry Shenk and sons dehnard Robert plan a vacation to Colo Luise returning about September They will visit National park and Miss Camilla Maichel Miss Faye Young of Topeka will travel with them They will begin work September 1 and travel through New England and Canada Also Mrs Olson and Mrs Cleot and Nave returned from vacations at Sprinks and Denver Houston and Mes zs attended a national convention They report engagement with city clubs and Topeka readings including Mrs Matteen and Ms Toon at Miami University extensions luncheon at Hotel Jayhawk.
A reader critiques a young man for rudness at a club event, noting failures in introducing companions and ensuring partners. Advice urges escorts to introduce their dates to all attendees, stay with them, and secure a good time, especially when the date is with a stranger.
Three B-28s departed Wiesbaden on a non stop flight to Smoky Hill air base Kansas carrying extra fuel tanks. The aircraft were on temporary duty here and returning to their home base.
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