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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1961
Page
3
Kansas University students plan a wave of holiday events with orphan and underprivileged children at fraternity houses and sororities. Santa Claus visits, gifts, and Christmas formals fill the week as campus life winds toward vacation.
Kansas University graduate student Carson W. Pryor tied for first in the National Grange Needlework Contest with a crocheted dolly and won second with knitted socks. His state entry, sponsored by Twin Mound Grange, was judged in Lawrence and sent to Worcester for national judging. Another Kansas winner was Mrs. William Hook of Topeka with a three piece baby set. Mrs. Erma Steffey earned both first in state and national home economics recognition.
The Lawrence area hosts include the National Society of New England Women planning a 12:30 p.m. Christmas dinner at 1037 Ky. St. A social hour and gift exchange follow. KU events feature Arab students hosted at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and a Christmas dance in the KU Ballroom led by notable couples. Various church groups hold Advent services, parties, gift exchanges, and devotions with community meals and charitable drives shaping a festive week.
A condensed list of Saturday through Monday social and club events across Kansas Union venues. Delineates alumnae teas, Christmas parties, dinners, dances, and lectures including Beta Sigma Phi, Education Women, University Women’s Club events, Do Sa Do Square Dance, and Kappa Kappa Iota chapters with locations and hosts.
Mr and Mrs Vivien V Taylor celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday December 17 with an open house at 737 MacVicar Topeka from 2 to 6 pm No gifts requested They were married in Oskaloosa on Christmas Day 1911 and have lived in Topeka since 1916 Their son LaVerne and his family also reside there Both Mr Taylor and his son work for the Santa Fe Railroad Co.
Mr and Mrs John H McDuffie announce the engagement of their daughter Maryetta of Dallas Texas to Brian Edward Beck son of Mr and Mrs Everett J Beck of Dallas The couple plan to marry February 3 at Trinity Episcopal Church Maryetta is a Kansas University graduate and Kappa Kappa Gamma member Brian is a Southern Methodist University graduate and Air Force member.
A new food item named Chic-Nic will be distributed in the area. Introduced in Fort Worth Dallas and Houston Tex it is grade A frying chicken processed like a ham with a smoky flavor from slow hickory cooking. It is fully cooked and ready to serve out of the package with heating options for hot meals or barbecue flavor.
Use red or green ink to craft festive messages and signatures on Christmas cards. Choose a contrasting paper color for readability and add a seasonal flourish with subtle accents.
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