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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1957

Page

10

Lamp adjustable by pull ring shown at Stolffer Apartments

Journal World photo shows Mrs G Hulse fagner co manager demonstrating a pull lamp in the dining area of Stolffer Apartments at Kansas University. Warners have moved in to Neir apartment, but most residents will not move in until after Sem 1. Delegation to Town House Hotel for 75th annual session with seven Kansas City chapters hosting in Kansas City.

Stolffer Kansas University Town House Hotel Kansas City Kansas Univer Stouffer Wilson

Distaff Side: Fairs Vital to Summer Activity Across Regions

Ruth Lewis outlines the long history of fairs from England to America, noting their role in showcasing agricultural and artistic achievements, the rise of 4-H and county fairs, and the appeal of contests that reward ingenuity and skill. The piece highlights Vermont and Douglas County fairs, home canning trends, and the enduring importance of open fairs for both youth and adults.

Ruth Lewis England Americas Thomas £ iv Casterbridge Henchard Weyden Priors Fair

Lee Family Reunion at Topeka Lake This Sunday

Descendants of Mr and Mrs Robert G Lee hold their 40th annual basket picnic Sunday at Lake Shawnee shelter house No 3 Topeka starting at 12 o'clock noon. The Lee family of seven sons and three daughters includes Walter H Lee Lewis B Lee Arthur R Lee Virgil M Lee Edgar Lee and F Lee of Parsons.

Robert G. Lee Lake Shawnee Topeka Walter H. Lee Virgil M. Lee Tipton Reno Lewis B. Lee Artbury R. Lee Virgil M Edga. Lee Lawrence F. Lee Parsons

Two Girls Die In Abandoned Icebox Tragedy

In Midland Texas two young girls Marie Grissmore age four and Rose Mary Edwards age three were found dead in an abandoned icebox after disappearing while playing. Police investigated the shocking incident overnight as the community mourned the loss of two children in a tragic accident.

Midland Tex Marie Grissmore Rose Mary Edwards

O E S Chapter Delegation Attends Parsons Session

Members of Siloam Chapter No 110 Order of the Eastern Star attended the 74th annual Prince Hall Grand Chapter session in Parsons. Attendees include Worthy Matron Pearl Hill Worthy Patron Virgil Lee Captain Lopez Sr Past Grand Matron Gertrude Clark Grand Secretary Letha Clark Past Matrons Gazell Newman and Mattie Jarrett and Secretary Alice Hester. Mrs Marshall Tyler of Tabitha No 75 Junction City now living in Lawrence also joined the session.

Siloam Order of the Eastern Star Prince Hall Parsons Pearl Hill Virgil Lee Lee Captalin Lopez Gertrude Clark Letha Clark Gazell Newman Matie Jarrett Alice Hester Marshall Tyler Tabitha No. 75 Junction City Lawrence Law

Tiny Transport Sliveries Painted on Pharmacy Sign

A small exhibit piece shows a painted sign on a tiny delivery car reading Wee de back of the tiny car used for deliver. The sign is attributed to Dan Fregerald Milwackeep and suggests a playful or whimsical display about local medicine delivery.

Dan Fregerald Milwackeep

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