Embroidery Club Answers Children Appeal in 1919 Hospital Support
The Merry Matrons club met in 1919 at Mrs. F L Gourtney's home to make scrapbooks for Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. They organized monthly box donations of clothing and linens and sent cheerful notes from members and hospital appeals by Dr Katherine Richardson. The club, founded in 1913 by Mrs G W Smith, has a long social focus and counts many local women among its former and current members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Gourtney
Barker Avenue
Mercy Hospital
G. W. Smith
Miami
Fila
Henry Winey
Topeka
F. C Walter
Tilsa
Okla
R.E. Barnes
E. B. Cronemeyer
C. E. Dreyer
Flora Fulkerson
C. E. Corey
Eudora
Etta L. Hotchkiss
Stanley
Samuel Bihr
D. Coen Burn
T. Royston
George K. Mackie
W. Smith
Leti Edmonson
Jessie Scott
J. BR. Payne
Junius Underwend
M. W. Callahan
E. Ellington
H. A. Jetmare
F/T. Skinner
J. R. Holmes
John Strong
Linn Courtney
George 0. Foster
C. CG. Winsler
3. W. Anderson
New York
University Women Create Charity Toy Workshop in West Lawrence
In a west Lawrence basement a group of University of Kansas women and their husbands are repairing and assembling dolls and toys. The collection includes dolls of all kinds, mechanical toys, a toy train and furniture sets. The items will be sold next Friday and Saturday in a downtown store at low prices to fund Christmas gifts for children, with pickup available for homes holding unused toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicken
Jongingly
American Association of University Women
Miss Gibb
Christmas Council
Lena
Miss Hawk
New Guardian
Phyllis Reynolds
Mercy Hospital
Unclear OCR notes hint at tips and wages in dispute
Fragmentary lines reference large tips, wages, and a question about a woman's hair. The text mentions a name and a figure near 120,090 but lacks coherent context, making a definitive summary difficult.
Holiday Bride Joins Miami Life After Marriage
Mrs. McNalley formerly Miss Janet Simons is among first holiday brides. Friends here regret her marriage will take her to Miami Florida to begin married life.
Way to a Man's Heart Minute Steak Recipe
A dated cooking column shares a Minute Steak Spanish Style recipe with olives and onions, detailing rolling and tying steaks, frying until brown, and serving with a brown sauce with olives. Credits Mrs. Harry Houk of 1618 Rhode Island St. plus an additional bake and soup notes from Mrs. X. J. Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garmish
Harry Houk
Rhode Island St
Former Lawrence Girl Designs House for Mr. and Mrs. C B Russell
A newly designed Eagle Colonial home at 2236 Vermont Street, by Elizabeth Evans of Kansas City, features a sunlit living room with a sunroom, dining room, breakfast room, and a well equipped kitchen in battleship grey. Upstairs four large bedrooms, two baths, cedar closets, and ample storage including sewing and fur rooms highlight practical family comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Girl Designs
Mrs
C B. Russell
C. B. Russell
Vermont Street
Elizabeth Evansi
Kansas City
Lawrence
Winter Coats With Hats For Young Girls In Fashion
Julia Bottomley describes the season’s warm color palette for girls coats and hats in suede cloth and velveteen. Young teens wear fur trims and jewel accents on hats, with adult looks for sixteen to twenty featuring flared skirts, fur plaques, and redesigned collars, creating chic ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensembies
Sweet Sixteen
Camp Fire groups plan Christmas aid and events
Camp Fire units met across multiple homes with dozens of girls and guardians. They discussed gifts for a baby layette, Christmas dinners, and toys, with upcoming meetings set for December 14. Officers were elected, parties planned, and candles and crafts featured in lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelayenssa
Velma Lindsey
Guardian
Florence Edmonds
Marie
Lydia Catlin
R A AEE I Qt N ON ON
Fragmentary OCR text provides no clear names, events, or places. Unable to determine a coherent news item.
Camp Fire Groups Plan Christmas Activities Across Town
The president appointed two committees the social service panel chaired by Mary Spencer and a Christmas basket committee led by Helen Harper. Meetings were held at the fire school and homes of Harper and Ruth Stoland as groups from Analiya Oteywaka Tayamaha and Butte gathered. They practiced Camp Fire songs sewed Christmas gifts and prepared headbands learning from guardians and leaders while planning future gatherings and crafts.
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Kostima
Miss Wismer
Guardialt
Sharlotte
Martin
Harriet Blenkly
Rachel Hughes
Pauline Gill
Wismer
Mary Spencer
Helen Harper
Thursda
Analiya
Ruth Stoland
Gaardian
New Ant Guardian
Dorothy White
Margaret Johnson
Tayamaha
Barbara ‘Kester
The
Guardian
Ruth Ada Ndavefterneen
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West Lawrence
Miss Reineke
Leo A. McNalley
X. J. Kennedy
Tennessee St
Julia Bottomley
Pahukatiwa
Hazel Dodds
Prsident
Marjorie’ Dest
Alice Rarick
Rae Stoland
Evangeline Clark
Gretchen Orelup
Nancy Harrison
Everyet
Mondsa
Mary Elizabeth Edgar
Ikunukata
Carolyn
Rob House
Lawrenra Guardians Association
Erma Wawk
Rhode Island Street
Claudine Reynolds
Tan
the Guardian
Manar
Akidho
Frances Fox
Pennsylvania
Katherine Owen
Maret Edmonds
Dorothy Hunzicker
Pauline Lantad
Derethy Li Perkins
Derethy Humnazicker
Ethel Testersman
Marinpo
Margaret Kirchhoag
Oun
Aokiyva
Guardian Reid High School
Thes Jan
Emily B
Buescher
Saxophone
Rachel Edson
Rachel
Molls Butte
Ady
Lawrence Steam Laundry
Lawrence Sanitary _ Creamery
West
6Th
20Th and
Mass
New Hampshire
J. L. Hersh
F.O. BR
Flint
Michigan
W. O. Hamilton
F. B. McCulloch Druggist
Mass. Street
Hoadley
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