Community notes include club meetings and events in Douglas County
Mrs Helen Redpath shared a Christmas story at the Lawrence Federated Club while members sang led by Mrs Helene Peters and accompanied by Mrs Phyllis Waid and Mr Ernest Pogge. Donations were given to Bus 62 Meals on Wheels and Ring A Day. The Douglas County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the Lawrence Public Library. Ted Faucher will discuss materials at the Latter Day Saints Branch Library in Kansas City. Cub Scout Pack 198 plans a bicentennial dinner at 7 p m Tuesday at Big Springs Camp. Stephen Tuckel and wife announce birth of Matthew Stephen at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Grandparents include the late Mrs Lois Vedegis and Mr and Mrs Robert Tuckel. Over 125 Cadet and Junior Scouts attend an all day conference on You Yourself Inside and Out. Preceptor Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met for dinner with June McMillin. Next dinner meeting will be the Christmas party December 16 at 6 30 p m with Pearl Smoyer 2519 Jasu. bring a wrapped white elephant and a covered dish. The Early Birds Extension Homemakers Unit meets for a salad luncheon at 10 a m Wednesday with Barbara Hopkins. Jen Westoff to teach candy making. Southeast Douglas County residents may call Mrs Westoff Edgerton for more information. The Riviera Club will hold a Christmas dinner and gift exchange at 6 30 p m Wednesday at the Carriage Lamp. bring a $3 value gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Redpath
Lawrence Federated Club
Helene Peters
Phyllis Waid
Ernest Pogge
D.E. Thorpe
Douglas County Genealogical Society
Lawrence Public Library
Ted Faucher
Latter Day Saints
Kansas City
David Aiken
Beta Sigma Phi
June McMillin
Pearl Smoyer
Jasu
Earlybirds
Barbara Hopkins
Jenx Westoff
Douglas County
100th Birthday Celebrated at Wakarusa Manor
Bess Jones marked her 100th birthday with a party organized by Cecil and Mrs. Duver. A steady stream of visitors filled the day as nurses noted her enduring humor despite blindness and deafness. Jones credited luck and a normal life for longevity and shared a humorous tale about a city man seeking pigs in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa Manor
Bess Jones
Cecil Duver
Ala
Mabel Wingert
Miss Jones
Spring fashion highlights from New York shows
Designers showcased layering and work to evening pieces for spring. Ori ental prints, pedal pushers, bermudas, culottes and jumpsuits appeared alongside fanny wraps and blouson tops. Notable looks included Halston Ultra suede and painted tunics by Blass Barrie Beene styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carol Horn
Scott Barrie
Barrie
Halston
Bill Blass
Kasper
Joan Leslie
Ann Klein
Cathy Hardwick
Blass
Geoffrey Beene
Blake Auchterlonie-Wedding in Wichita at St John’s Church
Laura Diane Blake and William Kenneth Auchterlonie wed on November 22 at St John’s Episcopal Church in Wichita. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip W. Blake, wore ivory semsoie with lace, a mantilla veil, and carried ivory roses. The couple resides at 913 Governeour, Wichita. she works as a Pizza Hut secretary, he as an EMT for Wichita Sedgwick County Ambulance Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Diane Blake
William Kenneth Auchterlonie
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Wichita
Philip W. Blake
Blake
Minnie Howard
Lawrence
Kenneth Auchterlonie
Sally Marie
Paula Bush
Barbara Hughes
Linda Lamb
Terry Parsons
Gavin Auchterlonie
Kenneth Blake
Dana Britton
Randy Eaton
Bob Zandt
Stuart Brown
Joe Wilson
Tom Wright
Norman Johnson
Baldwin
Don Johnson
John Lawrenz
Darren
Laura
Wellsville
Keith Kriesel
Karen
Kathy
Kristie
Paola
Leland
Shirley Wilson
Manhattan
Pizza Hut Inc
Wichita- Sedgwick County Ambulance Service
Governeour
Hospital Visiting Hours and Admitted Patients
Hospitals announce visiting hours for maternity and other wards. Admissions list includes William Martin at 2020 Clifton and multiple families such as Mr and Mrs Herren at 827 Miss with a boy, and Mr and Mrs Hildi brand at 709 Ariz with a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Herren
Michael Hildibrand
Ariz
Robert B. Oliver
Ridge
Podiatry expert disputes shoe linked foot issues
A columnist and Dr Philip R Braham DPM debate the causes of children's foot problems noting only 14 percent relate to ill fitting shoes while 86 percent are congenital. They agree professional pediatric care can help despite industry reactions. The letter also includes a personal appeal from a reader seeking guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Illinois College of Pediatric Medicine
Philip R., Brachman, D.P.M
Ann Landers column replies to readers on relationships
The page features two letters and Ann Landers replies. A caller vents about his unfaithful partner and substance use while Landers mocks the self pity and urges ending the toxic relationship. A second reader complains about answering a house phone, and Landers advises that guests may answer if told to do so.
Also Mentioned on This Page
CUB Scout
Big Springs Camp
Stephen Tuckel
Rt. 4
Matthew _stephen
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lois Vedegis
Robert Tuckel
Rt. 2
EHU
Riviera
Blake Auchterlonie
Mrs
Waxman Candles
Massachusetts
William Martin
Clifton
Robert Lisher
Sue Nuestifter
Eudora
Myrtis Dean
Winterbrook
Harold Matz
Alexanders
Ans
Smucker
Mrs. Carter
W. 23Rd ST
McDonalds
P.R.B
D.P.M
Davenport
Sara
Ben Franklin
Cassem’s
ED Marling
J. C. Penney
Raney Drug Store
Thompson Furniture
Woolworth
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