Forefathers Day address at 67th reunion of New England group
Prof. W Stitt Robinson urged study of Puritan ideals and education at the 67th annual Sons and Daughters of New England dinner held at the Eldridge Hotel with about 130 attendees. He cited Puritan records, noted New England diversity, and discussed assimilation and cultural pluralism amid a varied audience.
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W. Stitt Robinson
Kansas University History Department
New England
Sons and Daughters of New England
Eldridge Hotel
Plymouth
Mass
Robinson
Leif Ericson
Harold M. Mallet
Opal Jayne Kennedy
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maine
Rhode Island
W. C. Brownlee
W. P. Ames
P. D. Olmstead
T. A. E. Belt
Lawrence
Sweet Adelines Inc
Charles Oldfather
Sylvia Nahman
NEW England Society
W. O. Brownlee
The
Charles D. Stough Jr
Charles C. Rankin
Lloyd Bigsby
Journal-World Photo
Pilgrims' First Winter Hardships Noted in Local Decor
Decorations honoring the hardships endured by the Pilgrims during their first winter were arranged by Mrs. Huddleston and Mrs. Bigsby, reflecting community remembrance and historical reflection.
Williams announces engagement of Wanda Spurlock to Larry Crady
Mr and Mrs James R Williams of Route 1 Lecompton announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Wanda Lou Spurlock to Larry Crady son of Mr and Mrs Ted Crady of Route 1 Eudora. Both are 1962 graduates of Lawrence High School. Wedding planned January 5 at Plymouth Congregational Church.
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James R. Williams
Route 1
Lecompton
Wanda Lou Spurlock
Larry Crady
Ted Crady
Eudora
Miss Spurlock
Mr. Crady
Lawrence High School
Plymouth Congregational Church
Persistent thieves unperturbed sign stolen in New York
After four unsolved burglaries in 16 months, residents posted a sign in the entrance hall warning thieves that cameras, hi fi systems, jewelry, and other items were taken. The sign itself was stolen, leaving residents frustrated and vigilant.
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New York
Christmas Parties At Local Banks And Clubs Highlight Season
Two retired First National Bank employees will join a Thursday bank women’s party at the Castle Tea room at 7 15 PM. Gift exchanges and pastry baking for officers are planned as part of the bank women’s Christmas activities.
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First National Bank
Lucille Jones
Mildred DeRain
Castle
Christmas Party For BPW Club In Lawrence
A Business and Professional Women's Club event was held Tuesday night at the Little Banquet. Mary McDonald chaired arrangements with Iva Palmer as co chair. Decorations featured gold angels and a nativity, a Christmas tree, and Mrs. Fred Bremer read The Christmas Story. Mrs. Claus distributed gifts. A board meeting followed. the club was invited to attend a charter presentation for a new BPW club in Kansas City on December 29.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrence
Kansas
Mary McDonald
Iva Palmer
Hazel Andrews
Fred Bremer
Claus
Clause
BPW
Kansas City
Christmas Party At Memorial Hospital Aims To Boost Morale
Lawrence Memorial Hospital employees held a dessert and program in the hospital cafeteria. Fay Brown, a former LMH patient, performed a ventriloquist act. Skits featured Mrs Gay Hill Mrs Judy Wilson and Arthur Longfellow. Maxine Johannsen read The Christmas Story and Betty Swadley led songs with Edna Taylor on piano. Bob Sutherland organized the event.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Fay Brown
LMH
Gay Hill
Judy Wilson
Arthur Longfellow
Maxine Johannsen
Betty Swadley
Edna Taylor
Bob Sutherland
Lawrence Social Calendar Including Clubs and Meetings
Wednesday events at 7 30 p m include the Lawrence Coin Club at the Community Building and Barn Dancers Square Dance Club at IOOF Hall. Thursday brings a Christmas bridge luncheon at Lawrence Country Club and a French Play Reading Group meeting at 2 p m hosted by the University Women’s Club at 1635 Ala Street.
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Lawrence Coin Club
IOOF
Lawrence Country Club
University Women's Club
Laurel Anderson
Ala
Luncheon Sandwich Recipe Style Delights
A note describes an open faced luncheon sandwich with plain or toasted bread spread with egg salad and topped by shrimp marinated in French dressing for a light, flavorful bite.
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Prof. Robinson
Aqua- Tones
Sweet Adelines
Prof
Oldfather
Walter Keeler
Louis Fork
Stephen Bigsby
India School
Lena K. Huddleston
Edyth Salvesen
W. Q. Brownlee
Charles Rankin
Miss Kennedy
R. G. Zimmerman
Mabel Richardson
Bigsby
Fork
Lawrence Woman's Club
New Englanders
Lawrence Public Library
Susan Todd
Alice Dicker
Firestone Corner
Eskiloos
U.S. Rubber
Dorahd
Whamevi
William A. Conboy
Owens Lane
R. P. Conboy
Fred Ellsworth
Ida Mason
Grace Conboy
Ida Conboy
Zoe Glassmire
Kathleen Doering
Callie Roselle
Connie, Fred and
Cindy Conboy
Norris Nahman
Wellington Rd
Nita Wyatt
Valleyview
Gene Kean
Holiday Inn
Ilies
Santa Claus
la Sertoma Club
Richard Haun
Frank Marcellus
Paul Meseraull
Arthur Heck
John Golden
Phil Flakenstien
Santa
North Pole Elf Society
Memorial Hospital
Brown Kid
Romeo
Jeaver
G. Wedge
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