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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1935
Page
6
A Lawrence Journal World fashion blurb markets a Mack crepe silk dress pattern Style No 3019. It encourages wear from luncheon to cocktail hour, mentions sizes 11 through 19, yardage needs, and ordering details with prices for pattern and pattern book.
A luncheon and multiple gatherings mark the social week. Mrs. C. B. Russell and Mrs. F. C. Whipple hosted a luncheon for Miss Frances Funk. Various clubs, including the Fotstie and Merry Matrons, held dinners, bridge, and Christmas parties at Colonial and other venues with decorative poinsettias, holly, and red candles.
A 1935 publisher syndicate excerpt recounts a harsh, remorseless confession about disciplining children for perceived misdeeds. The speaker recalls delivering punishment they believed the children deserved, despite not understanding the wrongdoing. The tone is blunt and unsettling, reflecting a troubled past.
A village Christmas schedule lists a covered dish supper and a party at Mrs. H M Chamney home due to a death in Mrs Jessie Martin’s family. Kanwaka Literary and Music clubs host programs with varied musical offerings and gifts. Current Event club, Home Aid, Needlecraft, Theta Epsilon, and Girl Scouts plan parties, exchanges, and a bonfire. Alpha Tau Omega pledges Alton Seckman. Forefather's Day dinner set for Eldridge with Dr A W Palmer speaking on The New Puritanism.
A meeting at 6 o clock offers membership for those born in or descended from New England with families. Dinner reservations are to be made with Prof. D H Spencer at 1014 Mississippi street. The Bushong Marionettes, Misses Rachel Margaret and Ione Bushong, will perform in Ottawa this Saturday and at the Second Presbyterian church in Kansas City on December 27.
Miss Camilla Scott at Suilins College Bristol Va returns Thursday night to spend holidays with mother Mrs Winfield Scott. Miss Mayne Rice of New York City guest of Mr and Mrs W H Rice over weekend at Emporia, attended Christmas vespers at College of Emporia. Mrs H C Thuman to be in Evanston Ill for weeks. Mr and Mrs Robert C Rankin return from Bartlesville Okla after death of Thomas M Finney. Mrs George Fisher on business to Tonganoxie. Miss Lena B Funk at Gulf Park College Gulf Port Miss will arrive home Thursday to spend holidays with parents Mr and Mrs T D Charles Rankin to New York Friday to see uncle Kenneth Constant. J L Jones called to Topeka by death of brother R I Jones. Miss Esther Johnson Route two underwent emergency operation at Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs H H Asher on business trip to Topeka. Mrs Dewitt C Chastain of Butler Mo guest of Mrs B F Payne after speaking to Lawrence Woman s club.
A long list of Sunday visits, dinners, and social events in Columbia and nearby towns. Names include Postma, Deay, Shuck, Markley, and Flory families with mentions of Miss Beulah Armstrong in Centropolis, and extended family gatherings at the Shuck and Markley homes. A funeral in Lawrence and a postponed Pleasant Grove meeting due to Mrs. Elmer Landis’s death are noted. The community club held a program and Christmas tree with gifts and treats. numerous neighbors attended various events and birthdays.
Corliss residents see road improvements on the lowland north of town. relief workers quarry rock from the Sonntag property to reallot the route, aiding mail delivery. gatherings and family visits are noted as local social life continues amid construction.
Mrs T V Stevens of Vinland announces the marriage of her daughter Jennie to Kermit Laughlin of St Joseph Missouri. The ceremony occurred December 9 at high noon at the bride’s parents home with Dr B A Gessner of Balzer University officiating. Miss Alice Wond of Ottawa played the Mendelssohn Wedding March. The couple stood beneath an arch of silver and blue tinsel in the living room. groom's parents marked their wedding anniversary that day.
Twin Mound Services will be held at the Twin Mound church Sunday evening December 19. Rev. Ward of Clinton Presbyterian church will deliver the sermon. Mr and Mrs Pearl Thurber and daughter Joan have been visiting friends and relatives in California for six weeks and returned home December 6. They report a nice time and lovely weather for their trip.
Mrs Maude Little visits her uncle in Olathe and plans to return this weekend. The Thurbers, Penns, and Thurman family members appear in line with social calls and school events. The Twin Mound Ladies Aid Society met December 4 hosting a day of quilting and a dish luncheon. 21 members and 11 visitors attended. next meeting is December 18 at the church.
A large crowd attended the district event and, after the program, a plate supper was provided by district ladies. Mr and Mrs Walter Clark Jr hosted friends at their home Saturday evening for their nineteenth wedding anniversary. Albert Rukes assists Henry Montfoort during fur season as Mr and Mrs Adolph Johann ning and sons of Nebraska yis-
A marriage license was issued at the courthouse to John O. Lewis of Kansas City Kansas and Ann J. Eichelmeyer of Eudora. The notice appears amid other weekend social items mentioning Mrs. Johanning's mother Mrs. Villa Heyl and Seton Mann. Also listed are small ads for Christmas presents and a yearly Journal-World subscription.
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