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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1940
Page
5
Society items slated for publication in the journals before 11 80 o clock on the day of printing. The notice urges careful writing and preparation of items to appear in the society section.
Community clubs and organizations from Co-Operatives to Victoria and Portia host Christmas parties at various homes and sites. Members include Mrs J R Holmes Mrs J R E Double Seven Miss Martha Rose Alphin and Mrs Roy Houser with dinners showers and luncheons across the city.
Mrs R B Stevens hosts a 4 to 6 pm memorial exhibition of W A Griffith works at Spooner Thayer museum with about 100 guests. Some pieces traveled from Lawrence and California. display runs a month with assistance from Mr Stevens and Miss Minnie Moodie.
Blue Mound grade school pupils plan a Christmas program at 8 pm Thursday with a plate supper. Miss Frieda Cowles, teacher, also led a prior Christmas program. A junior senior high faculty dinner for Clarence Wood followed by mobilization events is noted, with prizes awarded to Elmer Schaake, Mrs. Clifford Dean, and Mrs. Joe Butrum. Community groups including the Friends church Missionary society and Oak Ridge Farm Bureau schedule events with gifts exchanges and devotional activities.
Friday thimble club hosts a Christmas party at Mrs. H E Andersons home with a 1 pm covered dish luncheon and gift exchange. Mothers Discussion club plans a Christmas party tomorrow at 7 30 pm at Mrs Oliver Transues home with assisting hostesses and entertainment. Winter school district No 70 pupils present a Christmas program Friday at 7 30 pm taught by Miss Ruth Bertschinger. Double Four club entertained husbands last evening with a Christmas tree and exchanges. Evanglicals senior class holds December meeting at Miss Dorothy Shockeys 925 New York street tomorrow at 8 30 pm. Home Aid society meets Thursday with luncheon at 1 pm and gift exchange. University of Kansas Student Union hosts open house 3 to 5 pm in Memorial Union main lounge with entertainment.
Mrs. W S Starkey hosts with Lily Stone Eva Wise and Rose Shields for Goldenrod camp 6852 Royal Neighbors of America Christmas party at Holloway's hall with Red Cross sewing and a gift ex members to bring gifts for Royal Neighbor home. Niotas club party planned with Ivan Randall in charge. The Merry Matrons hosting at Mrs C L Lescher home with 1 o'clock luncheon. Trinity Guild skipping meeting tomorrow. John Brand hosts dinner bridge party with prizes to Penfield Jones and Clifton Ramsey. Vinland Farm Bureau to meet at Mrs Charles Hubbard Thursday at 2. Iota Nu book club Christmas party last evening hosted by Mrs Walter Schoene.
The Finesse club hosted a Christmas luncheon with 20 members at decorated tables. Betty Ann Schoene played piano and led singing while Mrs EB Allen read a Kirkland piece. Members acted out as charades the gifts from a tree and Betty Ann distributed them.
Sue Todd and Miss Elizabeth Davis will serve as hostesses and be assisted by Mrs. Ernest Klooz, Mrs. F. McCulloch, and Miss Kate Caldwall at the gathering.
Alan G. Stutz will return Friday from Kemper Military School in Boonville Missouri to spend the Christmas furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs John G Stutz Mrs Clara Christiansen of Salt
Lake City and Mrs Grace Long of Centralia Mo visiting their father J H Bassett and brother Jerry Bassett at 721 Rhode Island Street. Destined to please Chrome Serving Fork and Spoon with walnut or ivory plastic handles Set $1. Roberts Jewelry and Gifts Adv
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