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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1926
Page
8
Local society notes list members visiting relatives in Kansas City and Independence for Christmas. Activities include Portia Club party at a home, Nautilus Club Christmas Kensingdon, and Baker University events with students and faculty traveling for holidays and meetings.
Reading through De Soto items the column records a damaged notice of Dr Marcks recovering a building and minor injuries from a fruit husk incident, the death of Mrs Roberts from tuberculosis at her parents home, the Buckingham family burial in De Soto, and various community events. It also mentions basketball, wrestling, Christmas gatherings, and local movements including Mrs Mae Poe moving into De Soto with a shop.
The funeral service for Mrs Law was held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at two oclock with Rev Dr Greer of Lawrence in charge and a choir led by Mr and Mrs Vedon and Mrs Heist with Mrs Bert Johnson at the piano. Beautiful flowers adorned the setting as many friends stood in tribute. The family has a long history in teaching music.
Laura Wa and family mourn the death of Mrs Roe aged 60 years of Viniana. She leaves husband Haroi, son William, daughters Enid and Myra, and many relatives. The article notes a long life in the immediate community, hospital stays, and plans for further treatment. Dr Reding will be out of the city after Dec 16 and may return January 3.
Sunday notes from Twin Mound Washington residents describe travel by Fay and Dillion, visits with Thurber and Gibler families, and a kitchen group led by Lawrence. The diary mentions an appendectomy on Saturday and hopeful recovery, a sermon by Rev. Balten, and community updates from December events and gatherings.
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