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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1952
Page
8
Mary Ann Heim of Sunflower accepts a betrothal to Billy Eugene McAninch of DeSoto. The issue also covers social events, club meetings, births, weddings and visits across Lawrence and nearby areas with numerous names, locations, and dates noted.
Patrons of a market and butcher shop may view a free two week art show behind the meat counter. Eighteen landscapes and seascapes by a prominent local artist will adorn the blue grey wall and carry price tags. If sales rise the artist will add more paintings.
Swedish newspapers accuse three U S Secret Service agents guarding Miss Truman of bullying locals during her European tour. White House, State Department deny incidents, stating no truth to the reports. Police investigate while Swedish authorities say claims were exaggerated.
Event notes show a lawn dinner with parents as guests hosted by Mrs. Bertha Winter acheid while Earl Thayer family from Selma Oklahoma attended. Harold Smith and Mrs H G Van Neste attended gatherings in Lawrence and Oak Ridge. Oak Ridge Home Demonstration group plans a 1952 first aid kit donation to Douglas Co Jayhawk 4-H club. Jayhawk Fair at Husted farm featured the event and club meetings at Midland Hall.
Fragmentary obituary note references Maud Edmonds of 1322 Mass St Lawrence who died at home Saturday after several months illness. Services were held Monday afternoon. Carel Miller and daughter mentioned amid other community ties and 4-H and Hall group activities.
Mr and Mrs Benjamin E Shore and son Randall of Cairo Illinois visit Mrs Shores parents Dr and Mrs S Roy Reynolds Route 2 two weeks. Dr Harald Barr returns from 10 day Texas trip. Mrs J S Daniels home from Kansas City medical center improved but not available for company. Drs George and Josephyne Davis back in Ottawa after time with daughter Mrs Paul White and family in Lawrence. The Wells family vacates to Pinole California joining wedding guests Geraldine Wells and Willard Reid in Rodeo. Other travels include John Mahler Jenia Dick Dillon Johnny Yvonne visiting Wells in Lawrence and Carl Eggert returning from Minneapolis after naval construction battalion convention. Esther Freese Clara Freese vacation at Boulder Colorado. C W Berger and co.
Mrs H F DeWolf and Mrs E G Day of Lawrence were guests Sunday Aug 10 for dinner at Mrs H G Van Neste's home. Callers included Mr and Mrs Z H Van Neste of Sabetha and Mr and Mrs Harry Van Neste and son Bobby from Lawrence. Jayhawk 4 H club members held a club fair at Clyde Husted home with most members and leaders present. A OAKRIDGE
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