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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
5
Society items must reach the Journal-World by 11 o'clock on publication day. Writers should submit entries early and in good form for timely inclusion.
A fragmented society notices various gatherings including bridge luncheons at Evans Hearth and Colonial screenhs Artnie Edna War dall events, Christmas party homes of Mrs E Gardner and Mrs Solon Emery, dinners and dances, plus a Women’s club tea and a D A R luncheon at Colonial Country Club.
University club officers announce a Christmas party for members and families at the Memorial Union on December 18. costumes from the post Civil War era will be worn. Reservations are due by Monday. Invitations describe a Christiansa soiree and magic lantern show in the Great Union Ballroom.
The excerpt lists multiple holiday gatherings including Girl Scout troop 8’s Christmas plans at Pinckney school, Tota Nu Christmas party, a Matined bridge club dinner for husbands, and a candle lit Country Club dinner with prizes. Also notes a pheasant dinner by Dr. James I Perry and several bridge club events with prizes and hosts.
The text describes multiple Christmas gatherings including a covered dish luncheon at Mrs Otto Hunzicker's and Santa Claus gifts by Mrs Warren Smith. It notes a Recreation club party December 17 at Mrs Dick Toppins and a program led by Mrs C E Dunigan. Other events include Bridgettes lunch, dinner bridge at Evans Hearth, and a Christmas party at Mrs Manuel Hof fine. The piece also advertises a Singer sewing machine sale and a wrist watch prize from Roberts Jewelry.
A fragmented listing highlights tea kettles plush animals gloves wear sets and handbags with varied prices. Also advertised are roseville pottery ties dolls perfumes pillows and wool mittens with Tyrolean embroidery in multiple colors and styles.
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