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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1929
Page
5
A wedding ceremony and Christmas tea were described with guests, decorations, and a string of attendees. The event featured vows, a May start to the reception, and the Lecompton setting with yellow drapery, green candles, and a floral theme. Attendees included Prof. Raymond East and many local figures, with plans for future gatherings noted.
A dense social calendar lists University Hous Mothers Club events at Jupebeon and Wagstaffs grill room, plus numerous Christmas parties and luncheons across Lawrence households. Details include family gatherings at Methodist church, Girl Scout activities, and a silver-wedding anniversary dinner at Wagstaffs grill room with attendees from Topeka and St Joseph.
A large pyramidal flower arrangement centered the table with smaller bouquets at each end during a five course dinner attended by three generations including Abe Wolfson and Mrs Eli Serinopski of Ton ing. The Junior High School PTA meets Thursday at 3 34 in the study hall with a committee in charge. Mrs Fred Shimmong hosted a linen short day evening complimenting Mrs F L Brintnall formerly Ruth Clawson. Gifts were concealed around rooms and a wishing well drew them. A red wedding bell archway and a shag rug were part of the decor. Vocal selections by Miss Kirkham and readings by Mrs Roxell Seabury. The guest list includes Mrs Brintnall and many local ladies and Miss Ruth Clawson, Miss Olive Genevieve, Mrs Eugene Brane see and others. A Kansas writers magazine from San Diego will be featured this evening with Helen Hoones and editors from the University. Miss Hoopes will read To Cinderella Silhouette with music by Rebecca Wolg hath. The Ladies' Literary League hosts a 1 o'clock luncheon at Mrs Terry Reding’s, later replacing the postponed anniversary meeting. The Music Club plans a Christmas party at C A Prever’s home.
Theta Epsilon initiated eleven girls at their sponsor Mrs Charles W Thomas home 1124 Mississippi Street. Names include Lola Ranta Artene Foulks Madeline ks Nina Stewart Olive Dougauline Peterson Elizabeth Dorothy Knapp Thelma Wilcox Harriet Seymour Caral Mason. A formal buffet followed with Society members and student council attendees at Mrs Henry Werner home. Local gatherings featured bridge, a party and a university orchestra for dancing with refreshments and prizes.
An aged woman describes healing from illness after using Lydian He Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes improved appetite and cheer, attributing recovery to the product and praising its benefits for mothers and daughters. The testimonial mentions Floral Avenue, Johnson City, NY.
Brown Clara B Leonard and D D Hoar hosted Delta Zeta annual snow party Saturday at the house with Christmas trees artificial snow and moonlight feel. Kansas City ties appear among guests as chaperons and recent member status for a local student is mentioned. Several names indicate visitors from Albany and Moore White in Lawrence amid illness affecting My K Mandy.
Mes J. F. Ackerman spends the day in Kansas City while Miss Wilma Tour visits the Alpha Omicron Pi house. Betty Jane, daughter of Mrs. H. Martin jol, spends yesterday in Kansas City. Muriel Cusechier and Inez Bowen attend Pi Beta Phi events with friends over the weekend in the city.
Fragmentary note references homes from the most recent census and contrasts with earlier coverage. Details are sparse, with no clear names places or dates readable for fuller reporting.
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