Social Calendar Listing For Friday And Saturday Events
Friday events include P E Q chapter, R O T C ball, and multiple luncheon and bridge gatherings. Notable names: Mrs C E Pontius, Mrs Ernest Klooz, Mrs Euroia Koch, Mrs Cary Dodds, Mrs Theodore Wiley, Mrs James Davis, Miss Madge Bullene, Miss J C Walton, Mrs R B S Brooks, Mrs J R Traylor, Mrs Ralph Pine. Saturday features P F Payne bridge luncheon, James Moore Variety club, Evans Hearth, and University club bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Pontius
Memorial Union
Ernest Klooz OH
Euroia Koch
Cary] Dodds
Ghebte
Niotas Club
Theodore Wiley
J. J. Bridge Club
James Davis
Noble Grands Club
I. O. O. F. Hall
Rice Phelps
Madge Bullene
Vendred
J. C. Walton
Evans Hearth
Mothers’ League
S. Brooks
Delta Delt
J. R. Traylor
Double Dee Club
Ralph Pine
P. F. Payne
James Moore
University
Bridge
University House Mothers Club Christmas Party
The University House Mothers association hosts a Christmas party on Tuesday at 1 o’clock at the Evans Hearth with red candles and a table set for about thirty two. A gift exchange will follow lunch. Mr and Mrs A B Weaver entertained sixteen guests at a buffet supper last evening with bridge in the latter part of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University House Mothers Association
Evans
A. B. Weaver
Vernon Smith
Eldridge Hotel
Evan A. Edwards
Topeka
Progressive Contract Club
Evans Hearth
T. H. Marshall
Homer Allison
Wesley Foundation
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Warren
Casey
Plamor Club
Bridge
Everett Stith
Henry Collins
N. R. D. Bridge Club
Marsden Pence
David Shields
Harry Bunn
Buce Pasewark
Aunt Het Nostalgic on Modern Medicine and Scratches
Aunt Het laments changes in behavior and medicine noting people rely on drug-store remedies for minor injuries while her era used turpentine or tobacco juice as antiseptics. The quip reflects nostalgia and social contrast from a 1938 syndicated column.
Lawrence women clubs host Christmas program and society notes
Mrs Laurence Wood Ruff and Mrs Holmes led names in a club event as Mrs J W Howard welcomed members. Officers reelected include President Mrs Carl Graeber and Secretary Mrs J J Krum. Guests from Denver and Lawrence attended. A night meeting is planned at 1941 Massachusetts Street with Maj Raymond Edwards as speaker and flute duets by Erna and Olga Carl. The Co-Operative club held a backward dinner with acrobatic dancing by Maxine Lindley and Edward Riling orchestra. Additional gatherings featured sewing, quilting, and a N R D bridge party with Christmas plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Woman's Club
Massachusetts Street
American Legion
Raymond F. Edwards
University of Kansas
Erna Carl
Olga Carl
University School of Fine Arts
Karl F. Baldwin
Co-Operative Club
Country Club
Maxine Lindley
Edward Riling
Donald Johns
Will Johns, Jr
Personal News From Town and Nearby Friends
A. D. Weaver and Mrs. Weaver attend Laura Reed funeral in Kansas City. Dr. H. T. Jones returns from Pittsburgh Radiological Society meeting. Mrs. R. F. Pellett moves to Route One LaCygne to live with daughter. Joe Witt family from Russell visit Neustifter in town then depart for Lewisburg. Beatrice Stapleton travels to Kansas City to visit a California niece. Ed Moorman and Mattie Fay of Manhattan guests of Clifford Rogers. Fay, partner, won waltz contest at Granada. member Theta Rho club No. 8 of Rebekahs. Dr. E. R. Keith shows slight hospital improvement. Mrs. George Mertz recovering from surgery at Memorial hospital. D. D. Hornaday ill at home, condition unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Weaver
A. B. Weaver
Kansas City
Laura Coates Reed
Kersey Coates
H. T. Jones
Pittsburgh
Radiological Society of North America
R. F. Pellett
Connecticut_ street
Route One
LaCygne
Joe Witt
Doris
Russell
Edward C. Neustifter
Lewisburg
Kan
Beatrice Stapleton
California
Ed Moorman
Mattie Fay
Manhattan
Clifford Rogers
Connecticut Street
Miss Fay
Granada
Theta Rho Club No. 8
Rebekahs
E. R. Keith
Memorial Hospital
George Mertz
D. D. Hornaday
Mississippi Street
Will Address Wildcats at Baker Football Banquet
Ree Bartle of Kansas City will headline Baker University’s 1938 football banquet on December 7 honoring the squad. Bartle, national Boy Scouts executive committee member, is a leading after dinner speaker. The Wildcats return 21 of 24 lettermen for 1939, with Bill Johnson and Robert McKinney of Lawrence key players this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Wildcat
CROSS WORD PUZZLE ACROSS AND DOWN
Today’s puzzle lists across clues from 4 to 57 including a king of Israel and various items while down clues cover poets exclamations and common words. The grid references puzzle words such as exclamation agricultural machine and French coin with multiple overlapping entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
California
Episcopal Arch
Don Cossack Chorus Dies In Ovation At KU Performance
The Don Cossack Chorus led by Serge Jaroff received a standing ovation at University of Kansas after encores. The 3,500 audience hummed with praise as they performed religious songs, a history piece, a tenor solo, comedy numbers, and Rachmaninoff's Prelude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Don Cossack
Serge Jaroff
Faroff
Jaroff
S. Jaroff
Carnegie Hall
Rachmaninoff
Thelma Woodhead Honored In Miscellaneous Shower
Miss Thelma Woodhead was honored with a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Edmonds Tuesday evening. Guests assembled a humorous bride's book showing interesting phases in the life of the guest of honor. Following directions from her hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Woodhead
Ralph Edmonds
Ball of yarn yields gifts as hunting ends in success
Miss Woodhead led a successful hunt producing many gifts. Mrs. Edmonds helped by Madonna Farris, Helen Woodhead and Helen Bradford in serving. Carnagan estate properties bought this week by George Cook and Mrs. Earl Edmonds. Jesse Lee Nickels underwent a nose operation at Memory hospital on Friday November 25. Thanksgiving dinners featured guests from Lawrence, Kansas City, and Memory hospital families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Woodhead
Mrs. Edmonds
Madonna Farris
Helen Woodhead
Helen Bradford
Carnagan
George Cook
Earl Edmonds
Jesse Lee Nickels
Milton Nickels
Memory Hospital
H. W. Steeper
Helen Russell
Elizabeth
Lawrence
Reuchlin Wright
Kansas City
Frank Schaeffer
Schaeffer
Ruth
E. C. Steeper
Lucile
Roos
Charles
Annie Steeper
E. C. and
Walter Bradford
Leah Brown
Harold Gilbert
William Stout
Gertrude Stout
Lawrence Morgan Out of School Illness Report
Oak Ridge notes corrects last week's item to say Lawrence Morgan was out of school due to illness. G Van Neste attends a Masonic Temple meeting. A turkey dinner followed by Rev. Hastie’s talk on Hitler and the Jews. Numerous school pupils and community members are listed with attendance and awards. Building updates include Carol Miller’s Night Hawks cafe reopening soon and a new barn replacing a fire‑destroyed one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Leonhard
Lawrence Morgan
G. van Neste
Masonic Temple
W. J. Hastie
Ottawa
Charlie Riley
Dodge City
Edith B. Riley
Farm Bureau
Trinity Lutheran Church
Marlin
Dorothea Hornberger
Joan
Wilbur
Charles Longenecker
Vera
Della Hayden
Blanche
Billy Garrett
John Morgan
Wilbur Loganecker
Norraine Ball
Arthur Pine
Charles E. Brown
Tonganoxie
Lloyd Boughton
American Legion
Will Hayden
R. R. Weakley
Illinois
Nokomas
Assumption
Will House
Nunemaker
House
Sanford Phenecie
Phenecie
Longmont
Calif
Kansas City
Carol Miller
Night Hawks Cafe
U. S. No. 40
U.S. No. 24
Miller
Charles Miller
Will Elder
Linwood
Miss Marie Riley
Miss Marie
Marie Riley
Ralph Kampschroeder
Harry van Neste
Bobbie
Lawrence
Milford Miller
Joplin
Z. H. van Neste
van Neste
Fay Brown
Oakridge School
David Perkins
Perkins
Mildred Leonhard
Salina
Kan
Mary Ella
F. L. Hartman
Fall Leaf
C. C. Miller
E. W
Pete) Hicks
Adadell Meinke
Bleakley School
Fred Hollandsworth
Marysville
F. H. Leonhard
Local social notes include weddings and gatherings
The report covers a sequence of community events with families attending funerals, hosting pinochle gatherings, and planning a December wedding for Marie Riley and Ralph Kampschroeder. It also notes Thanksgiving visits, school programs at Oakridge and Bleakley, and multiple family dinners hosted by the Leonhard and Miller households.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forrest A. Jackson
L. K. Zimmer
F. D. Baty
William T. Nichols
Wayne Wells
Jack Miller
John Blocker
Don French
Carl Allen
William Semple
Corinne High
Ruth Breidenthal
Willard J. Breidenthal
Nona E. Snyder
F. E. Snyder
Snyder
Joseph H. Brady
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
K. U
Sigma Chi Fraternity
C. D. Cowgill
Colonial
Harry Shepard
Velma Cobb
Johnny Harrell
Betty Rothchild
Norman Austin
Betty Birch
Bill Metz
Tris Jenkins
James Shepard
Helen Jenkins
Don Kieffer
Nadine Jenkins
Allen Underwood
Shepard
Bob Williams
Donald S. Huls
Francis Donald
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Huls
Frances Ware
Larned
Leila K. Black
le Mar
Bert Nash
George Miller
Warwick Benedict
Gertrude Gilmore
H.M. Cameron
Raymond Nichols
Willis Holmes
Robert Quillen
Publishers Syndicate
Laurence Woodruff
Holmes
J. W. Howard
Home Aid Society
Roll Call
Carl Graeber
C. E. Birch
J. J. Krum
R. G. Anderson
H. G. van Neste
Walter Smith
Denver, Colo
William Curtis
J. J. Lavery
C. D. Moore
Moore
Edward Osborn
Sewing Club
Frank Merriam
George Crawford
Horace Hall
Schuyler Nichols
Henry. J. Allen
John &. Dean
J. W
Sublette
Osborne
Fred Ousdahl
Midland Rural Club
Bert Jones
Katherine Toms
Fred Lewis
Ree Bartle
Baker
Falk
Jan App
Lamb
Fis
Don Cossacks
Food Service
Cole
Mass. St
Oak Ridge
Thornton & Minor
H. W
Rexall
Dickinson Theatre
Round Corner Drug CO
Mass
St., Lawrence
Iva’s
Weaver
Kayser
Mir-O-Kleer
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