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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1940
Page
7
Society items must reach the Journal-World before 11 30 o clock on publication day. Submit by writing or calling with ample lead time for use.
Community groups listed for midweek gatherings include contract clubs Newcomers and Merry Matrons, bridge and whist events at Evans Hearth, Elks and P.E.O. chapters, and lunch meetings hosted by Chi Omega alumnae and other groups. Notable names: Mrs. C. E. Friend, Mrs. R. R. Jackman, Miss Anna Mc Cracken, Mrs. Paul E. Rogers, Mrs. A. J. Mix, Mrs. H. A. Jetmore, Mrs. Robert Russell.
The Universe House Mothers association plans a Christmas dinner in the Memorial Union Old English room on Monday December 9 with a gift exchange led by chairwoman Mrs L C Harris among university fraternity and sorority house mothers and dorm residents. A Pi Beta Phi Alumnae luncheon follows at Mrs F H Smithmeyer’s home, then tea in Topeka for Helen Stants.
A Friday noon turkey dinner at First Methodist church precedes bridge at Mrs. Arthur Peck's home. Measles prompt postponement of Lone Star program. Rebekah Past Noble Grands host Christmas party at Odd Fellows hall. Kanwaka Discussion Club meets Saturday with Olin Petefish speaker. Adaht chapter elects 1941 officers Friday. S. A. bridge group hosts Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Johnston. Accredited Music Teachers present pupils in recital. Local students perform dances and musical pieces. Mrs. L. Smith hosts a birthday party for Mrs. Ben A. Moore with out‑of‑town guests and a Christmas theme cake. Vesper Circle meets at Mrs. Claire Toy’s home. Pinocle and reading clubs hold gatherings. Dr. Byron Wesley Walters and Mrs. Walters welcome newborn son William Everett Walters II at St Luke’s Hospital.
A fragment notes Women’s Relief Coins No. 9 planning an all day meeting on Friday. The line ends abruptly with missing location or time details.
A business session at the Veterans' hall will include important matters and an election of officers. Mrs. Adrian H Lindsey to entertain the Bridgettes tomorrow at Evans Hearth at 1 o'clock.
Yr and Mrs Byron Williams and son James return to Norton after Thanksgiving with relatives in Norton and Kansas City. Dr Williams is on the staff of the state sanatorium at Norton. Roger Williams recovers from an operation yesterday at Memorial hospital. James Reed visits from College Station Texas and returns to his parents Route four.
Ten University of Kansas staff members contribute to the Science Bulletin issued by the State printer in Topeka. Lead article by Dr. R H Beamer and Prof. E D Ball discusses Athysanella and related genera. Dr. Taylor provides five pieces on Mexican and Central American reptiles along with herpetological notes.
Elevators warn farmers that sargo sorghum is too wet to store and should be kept out of bins until it dries. A grain man notes hot, recently purchased sargo cannot be handled. damp sorghum is not marketable. Freezing weather aids drying. bin air circulation is limited by compact grain.
Senior law student Ernest Devies of Kansas University, en route to Wakeeney for holidays, stops for an appendectomy at Beloit and expects to resume studies next week. Campus notes detail student court changes, the Washington IBMs transfer, Christmas decorations, a T B drive, dance events, and poetry contest prizes.
In Kansas City Missouri Edward names Clark Myers as best man with Bill Fey as usher. The text notes Ed began work for Faubjon's father after graduation and mentions a wedding soon. It also covers a Student Union pre-ong tournament deadline and entries, plus bridge tourney winners Malcolm Miller Bonner Springs and LeRoy Fugitt Hosington with runners-up Conrad Voelker Atchison and John Gleissner Abilene.
Mr and Mrs George Walter hosted a waffle supper last Sunday evening with guests Mr and Mrs Lowell Bailey and their children Marilyn and Bobby of Law.
Thanksgiving activities include visits among local families in Lawrence and Topeka with relatives listed. A Brackett group attended a ¢ -H banquet in Lawrence hosted by bankers at the Eldridge hotel. Community club met at the schoolhouse with a December program. Pleasant Hour club plans a Christmas party December 11. Mrs. Walter hosted a birthday party for Lucille with numerous children invited.
The article notes a decorative three tier birthday cake at a refreshment table for a gathering. Mr and Mrs B Hildebrand hosted a Thanksgiving turkey dinner with friends. Mr and Mrs C Ll McClung held a family Thanksgiving at their home on November 28. Mrs Paul Kasold is ill. Mrs Arnold Fralick and daughter visit Thanksgiving with Mrs R W Yeoman. Mr and Mrs Delbert Green and children spent Thanksgiving in Coffeyville.
A classifieds page lists hundreds of job openings across multiple sectors. The notice highlights broad employment opportunities and regional availability for job seekers scanning the section.
Local advertisement touts Christmas extras available at Roberts Jewelry and Gifts with festive offerings and seasonal specials inviting shoppers to visit.
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