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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1938
Page
4
The column lists numerous clubs and societies hosting Christmas luncheons, parties, and meetings. It mentions hostesses and venues including Congregational parish house, Colonial tea room, and various private homes, with out of town guests and several wedding or reception details, plus a motor trip plans to Grand Canyon and Colorado Springs.
Barbara Louise Kirchhoff daughter of Mr and Mrs George J Kirchhoff Jr and Shelly Stroud McMillin son of Mr and Mrs Harry Earl McMillin Colorado Springs were married Saturday at Plymouth Congregational Church. Rev Joseph F King officiated. Wedding party wore formal gowns as organist Loring Frink accompanied Virginia Varga singing Gamma Phi Serenade and I Love You Truly. The reception followed at the bride’s parents home with poinsettias and white chrysanthemums decorating the rooms.
A wry remark links a public figure’s feared divorce trial to his new candidacy. The quote suggests private sins and spousal matters loom large as the man enters the political arena.
Birch hosts a luncheon at 1 o clock assisted by her daughter Mrs James Belsche. An exchange of gifts will be a feature of the afternoon.
A Rotary program presented two university musical groups. Ross Robertson’s quintet from his chorus performed four numbers with members Ross Robertson, Lawrence, Art Wolf, Ted Durand, Don Wood, and Charlene Barber. The Jayhawk Trumpeteers with Bob Boyle Leo Horacek Louise Maser and Marshall Butler accompanied by piano provided a polished set. John Andrews arranged the program. Next Monday Dr. Noble P. Sherwood will discuss his recent trip to Europe with new viewpoints.
Herbert V. Allphin visited Stillwater and Oklahoma City last week and returned yesterday with the University basketball squad. Judge C. M. Swarts of Arkansas City spent the weekend with his sister Mrs. W. W. Burnett and Mr. Burnett. Yesterday they drove to Kansas City with Judge Swarts who was the guest of honor at a dinner by friends. He returned home today. Mrs. C. O. Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Nordlund along with Miss France Nordlund of Auburn Nebraska were also mentioned.
Weekend visitors included Mrs. C A Preyer with Mrs. William Tucker in Kansas City. Mrs. George Krum stayed with Mr. and Mrs. E Anderson in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. B J Bowen and son Edwin plan to return to Lawrence as Bowen joins Self Service store led by Ralph Pine. Fritzi Meyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Meyn, to return from Ward Belmont Nashville to rejoin the prep school's senior class.
Barbara Owen a Kansas University junior at Lawrence was reported in satisfactory condition after an abdominal operation at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City.
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