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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1940

Page

5

Society News Formal Submission Deadline Noted

Society items must reach the Journal-World before 11 30 oclock on the publication day callers should write or phone items to Savane with a time to be used and dated for the issue.

Society News Journal-World Savane

Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Luncheon and Club Events

Saturday events include a Pi Beta Phi Alumnae luncheon at Mrs. F. H. Smithmeyer’s home and a tea at Henley House hosted by W. C. A. advisory board. Frances Mee dance at Colonial precedes Sunday Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae supper at Mrs. George Docking’s home. Ongoing University club activities feature informal gatherings, suppers, and bridge groups across multiple homes and campus venues, with numerous Christmas parties and luncheons listed for various clubs and hosts through Monday and Tuesday including Deal Six Alpha Delta Pi and National Letter Carriers Auxiliary events.

Pi Beta Phi F. H. Smithmeyer Henley House Frances Mee Phi Beta George Docking University Mer Charles Stough Bridge Clu Jeannette Wheeler University Housemothers Memorial Union Colonial EB. F. Caldwell Lotus Club C. E. Decker Alpha Delta PI City Elu Iota-Nu C. P. Aul National Association of Letter Carriers Evans Hearth P. W Gamma Phi Beta Karl Baldwin W. W. Hutton Fred Ellsworth George Beal Docking

YWCA Tea Hosts New Secretary and Honor Guests

The YWCA advisory board and student cabinet hold an afternoon tea at Henley house from 8 to 5 with Miss Roberta Tucker introduced as the new YWCA secretary. About 150 guests attend. a receiving line includes Mrs. R. H. Beamer and Miss Tucker. Military ball at Memorial Union draws over 1,000, with ROTC officers and cadets in uniform. The Double L Farm Bureau meets with plans shared for the county meeting in Lawrence on December 18 and a hose for the family lesson. Kappa Alpha Theta to host a Christmas format at Memorial Union ballroom tonight with a decorative book themed background.

Y.W.C.A Henley House Roberta Tucker R. H. Beamer Miss Tucker Jean Stouffer J. W. Twente W. W. Deschner University R.O.T.C Memorial Union Karl F’. Baldwinge Deane W. Malott Albert Palmeriee Elverson Baker Ruth Rodgers Wray A. Shockley Margaret Montgomery Carter D. Butler Mary Gene Hull Robert L. Morrison Margaret Banker Robert L. Burns Betty Joe Childs Philip C. Wyck Raymond Herschman Juliet Trembly Double L Farm Bureau Arch Meeder Clarence Ea Walter Pooch Vera Morgan Miss Organ Lawrence Miss Morgan Oliver Neis Meeder Clarence Dwyer Kappa Alpha Theta Memorial Union Ballroom

Horizontal and Vertical Word Puzzle Fragments

Puzzle clues list with multiple definitions and letter patterns across horizontal and vertical sections. Includes entries for food fish, numbers, directions, and common words, reflecting a mixed crossword style and partial answers.

Christmas Event Highlights And Club Meetings

Christmas trees flank the platform with candy cane accents while out of town guests arrive. Hesper Farm Bureau hosts a meeting with papers poems and a tour of a new home. Various clubs held gatherings with prizes, luncheon, and upcoming holiday events including a Westminster Hall dinner dance and a large church high school recital.

A. J. Ogden C. A. Thomas Charles D. Howe P. H. Klinkenberg

Christmas Recital and Club Meetings Highlight Local News

C W Straffon and Mrs Paul Smart present piano pupils in a Christmas recital at Bowerton with young singers and readings. Miss Ednah Hopkins violinist Ednah Hopkins to guest perform at Trinity Lutheran church. Phi Beta Pi hosts a bowery party this evening with informal costume decor. Numerous clubs plan Christmas gatherings and officer elections in coming days.

Music Teachers Association Louise Wiedemann C. W. Straffon Ednah Hopkins Paul Smart W. B. Dalton Bowerton Mary Louise Patton Tharon Dalton Dalton Smart Frances Lynn Margery Lynn Lois Fuller Blaine Grimes Ada Joan ‘ van Valkenburg Gretchen Zimmerman Dalton Mary Louise Pa Dalton Pal Zimmerman ABC Frere Jacques Dalton Tharon Dalton Dalton Jolly Old Ednad Hopkins Trinity Lutheran Church Fred Wiegman Midland College Grieg Kreisler Lester van Valkenburg

Local Social News and Obituary Notes from Parsons

Social notices list Dean and Mrs Swarthout attending a piano concert in Kansas City with tea to follow at Dr and Mrs Sam Roberts home. Frances Andrews returns from Oak Park Ill, Olive Brown visits from Denver, and Mrs F W Gaunt and Mrs J B Mack attend a KC luncheon. Memorial hospital treats Emma Savage for a fractured hip. Isabel Martin, 72 missionary leader and former Neosho Presbyterial president, dies in Parsons after three years ill. Read the Journal World classified page for bargains.

Willard Brown F. W. Gaunt J. B. Mack Kansas City Cole McClain Kan Gaunt Janice Guenther Helen Gerstenberger Helen Heck Esther Heck Emma Savage Tennessee Street Memorial Hospital H. R. Hilkey Oak Park Ill Julia E Boore Parsons Isabel Martin The Presbyterian Church W. H. Martin Neosho Presbyterial Martin Long Eastern Star

Seventeen stage comedy thrills Liberty high cast

Seventeen by Booth Tarkington adapted for the stage by H. S. Strange and Stannard Mears, directed by Miss Florence Eaton, features Dick Thompson as Willie Baxter and Irene Hoover as May Parcher. A four act comedy centered on a seventeen year old hero in a comically tangled romance with Lola Pratt.

Dramatic Clubs of Liberty Orial High School Booth Tarklington Seventeen H. S. Strange Stannard Mears Florence Eaton Dick Thompson May Parcher Irene Hoover Willie Baxter Lola Pratt Shirley Nan Hargiss Mra. Baxter Clifford Bates Bonnie Jean Barnes Little Jane Baxter Caroline Lennon Willie Lola Joe Bullitt Calvin Dresser Johnnie Watson Lee Robbins George Cropper Bob White Ethel Boke Wall-Flower Beverly Essick Mary Brooks June Rood Wallie Banks Charles Fuller Mr. Parcher John Prouts Carey Sims Baxter Flopit Chummy Betty Leibbrand Virginia Rnastill

Louisa Carr Hosts Linen Shower for Edith Lee Bride

Louisa Carr entertained with a linen shower honoring Edith Lee before her marriage to Cecil Alvin Austin. Attendees included Mrs. Clark Comstock, Marilee Frame, Frances Frame, Mrs. Thomas Lee, and others. Edith Marie Lee and Cecil Alvin Austin wed recently. reception at 728 Rhode Island Street.

Louisa Carr Cecil Austin Edith Lee Clark Comstock, Jr Marilee Frame Frances Frame Thomas Lee Alvin Richardson Maxine Edgar Maxine Vogler Helen Mason Violet Carr Ida Jean Carr Hugh Lipp North Lawrence

North Lawrence Social and Church Notes November Events

November activities include a home talent program led by La Vesta Rule and others, with Mrs. T. L. Smith in charge of a game. About 75 attendees. pie and coffee served. Thanksgiving visits by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Pine and Velma Rose. Church events: Christian Endeavor speeches, choir numbers, and a Kansas City Gospel Singers performance. Several dinners, teas, and birthdays noted along with illnesses and visits.

la Vesta Rule Mabel Edgar Virginia Hubbel Phyllis June Marlowe Alvin Richardson Caroline Traynor Otto Elston Ida Jean Carr T. L. Smith Roscoe Pine Velma Rose Howard Pine Garland Fitzpatrick Henry Pringle John Long Portland Ore Henry Weingartner Long Dorothea Lawrence Comstock North Lawrence The North Lawrence Christian Church John Marlowe Wherrit

Woman's suit collapses as husband returns to court

In St Louis Mrs Mattie Covington's bid to collect 3600 on her late husband Arthur's life policy collapsed when he walked into the circuit court during the hearing. She testified she had not seen him since 1921. Lawrence Sunday Forum: Fern Gillum of Kansas City will lead tomorrow's program at 5 pm at Ninth Street Baptist Church.

St. Louis Mattie Covington Arthur Covington Lawrence Sunday Forum Fern Gillum Kansas City Ninth Street Baptist Church

Welfare Community Club to Meet at Lincoln School

Welfare Community club will meet at Lincoln School Monday night at 8 oclock. John E Taylor secretary announced. Advertisement promises surprise Christmas mare with Heisey glass from Roberts Jewelry and Gifts.

Welfare Lincoln School John E. Taylor Heisey Glass- Roberts

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