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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1940

Page

5

Christmas notices and society events fill a Wichita page

A dense list of society gatherings and notices spans clubs, luncheons, bridge parties, Christmas dinners, and upcoming marriages. Names include Mrs J M Osma Mrs EF E Alexander Miss Simmons Miss Bowersock Mrs Six and Miss Adair, with venues such as Evans Hearth Memorial Union and Grace Cathedral.

University Club Memorial Union Booktollows Club J. M. Osma E. Alexander Niotas Club Merry Matrona Mra. C.L Max” Werey Vane J. J. Bridge Club Elmer Myera Mothers’ League C. W. Schuyert

Christmas Season Notes From Local Clubs and Groups

Multiple groups hold Christmas gatherings and plan future meetings. Activities include readings, carols, gifts, teas, and a Riverside Farm Bureau dinner. Attendees include Mrs. Owen Mitchell, Mrs. Elmer Husted, Mrs. Vic Olson, Gamma Phi Beta alumnae, and many local residents. The Lake View Community will present an operetta at the school.

Riverside Farm Bureau Clarks Springer Owen Mitchell Luke R. Rydell J. S. Taylor Henry Koehler E. Springer Elmer Husted Vic.Olson Connecticut Street L.D. Club Lake View

Edmonds announce birth of son Jon Michael in Topeka

Mr and Mrs Arnold E Edmonds of Topeka welcome son Jon Michael born this morning. Mrs Edmonds formerly Elea nor Robinson, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Robinson. The Pleasant Hour club reschedules practice until Friday December 2 and the Trinity Service class holds its annual Christmas party with readings duets and a carol program.

Arnold E. Edmonds Topeka Jon Michael Edmonds Eleanor Robinson John Robinson Pleasant Hour Club Trinity Service Lutheran Church Julia Quehrle Gloria John David Nieder Elizabeth Leah Robzon Marjorie Albright Adrian Auchard David Auchard V. M. Auchard Joyce Emick Donna Lee Donald Cooke Duane Cook Lloyd Halbeck Alfred J. Beil Carollers Betty Jean Craig Barbara Jehle Shirley Jean de Witt Robert Wulfkuhle Ednad Hopkins Charlene Hemphill Louisa Don Carlos Carola Erna Corey St. Nicholas Corey Eva Abraham Lillian Wulfkuhle Elizabeth Craig Beas Cooper

Local Personal Travel Plans for Holidays

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Decker and Miss Marion Decker plan a motor trip to Mexico for holidays while Miss Decker returns to Kansas City and the couple head to San Antonio for the winter. Obed Thompson and family will visit Madison, Victoria, returning after the new year. Charles Louk and wife go to California to spend holidays with daughter in Long Beach. J. M. Sanderson and daughter Peery head to Palm Springs then Los Angeles for Christmas returning in two weeks. J. T. Constant sails to the East for Christmas with daughters in Washington and Englewood. Harriet Aynerson stays winter with Mrs. W. J. Baird in Boulder Colorado. Mr. E. C. Buehler and daughters Phyllis, Rosemary and Beatrice travel with Mrs. Bates for winter plans.

C. E. Decker Marion Decker Mexico California Delphia Long Beach J. M. Sanderson Peery Palm Springs Calif Ross Pratt Washington Sherman Delaney Englewood N. J Harriet E. Aynerson W. J. Baird Pine Street Boulder Cole E. C. Buehler Phyllis Rosemary Beatrice Buehler E. S. Bates

Crown Princess Juliana Arrives for Three Day U S Visit

Crown Princess Juliana of the Netherlands arrives in Washington for a three day visit. She is greeted at the White House by Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt and joins a White House luncheon and Mount Vernon sightseeing. She will host a female press conference but will not answer questions.

Washington Juliana Netherlands White House Franklin Roosevelt Canada Union Station State Department Netherlands Legation Baron de Vos Ottawa Sumner Welles Beatrix Irene Holland Wilhelmina Prince Bernhard of Mrs. Roosevelt

Topeka Residents Embark On New York Motoray

Mr. and Mrs. Buehler will motor to New York for Christmas week then travel to Washington for meetings of the National Association of Speech where he serves as a division chairman. They plan to return to Lawrence January 6. Mrs. J W Blair arrived to spend the holidays with her sister Mrs R C Autter and family. Mrs Griesat is recovering from an operation at St Luke's Hospital Kansas City. Her sister Miss Agnes Evans is also there after a fall and expects to be out soon.

Topeka New York Washington Buehler National Association of Speech Lawrence J. W. Blair R. C. Autter W. S. Griesa Ia St. Luke's Hospital Kansas City Agnes Evans

Sigma Xi Elects Five New Members And Lane Dorm Film Plans

The report lists five new Sigma Xi members Dr Logan Clendenin Dr Joseph Lalich Donald Durell Ruth Dudley and Dr Charles Wolfson. A campus film project by Art Wolf with Lyle O Armel aims to shoot house scene sequences in Temlin Hall before holidays. Sigma Chi hosts annual Christmas dinner inviting 15 professors and townspeople.

Sigma Xi Logan Clendening Joseph Lalich School of Medicine Donald Durell Ruth Dudley Charles Wolfson Sigma Chia

Christmas events and club notices at campus

The chapter house hosts a Christmas dinner and gift exchange. One Theta pledges a pin, while Chi Omega plans a formal dinner and secretive wrapping of holiday plans. Watkins Memorial Hospital held its annual Christmas dinner and party for staff. Public safety item club invites signups at the ROTC office with two dollars. Practice runs through January and part of February. Watson Memorial Library promotes study and a public safety item quiz amid exams.

Watkins Memorial Hospital R.O.T.C

First Christian youths to sing carols to shut ins

The high school group from the First Christian church will perform carols for shut ins on Friday evening at 7 o clock. They will meet at the church and plan a return visit on Monday evening.

The First Christian Church

Reckless Driving Fine for James Mott in Police Court

James Mott was fined five dollars in police court this morning on a charge of reckless driving.

James Mott

Social Security Interviews In Lawrence By Robb

Arthur L. Robb assistant manager of the Social Security Board field office Topeka will visit Lawrence Thursday December 19 and may be reached at the Chamber of Commerce office 10 a m to 4 p m to discuss rights under old age and survivors insurance and the Social Security Act. He will be in the office on the first and third Thursday of every month.

Arthur L. Robb Social Security Board Topeka Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Robb

British torpedo boats sink armed supply ship off Belgian coast

London reports a British motor torpedo boat action early today resulted in the sinking of a large armed supply ship off the Belgian coast.

London Admiralty

Escorting trawler attacked by British boats report

A communique states an escorting trawler was attacked by British boats. The Journal-World notes a classifieds page offering bargains.

The Journal-World

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