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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1930
Page
5
Moscow reports government action with anti alcohol measures cutting vodka beer and wine supply. Officials say aim is a liquorless country via education and gradual shortage despite huge losses from reduced sales. Foreign visitors note scarce, harsh vodka and absent saloons as the Soviet drive continues.
Dozens of local residents and visitors are noted in a Baldwin bulletin. Mrs Roberta Piper, returning to Clinton Mo after Christmas due to ill health, is honored by the Delta Delta Delta house with a lamps gift and a surprise party. A string of visits includes Rev Harris Runnion of Trenton Me and others, plus a Baker Delta Delta Delta gathering and church notices.
Commentary on revived cut glass and Waterford styles for contemporary dining settings, noting hobnail pressed glass and opal dessert dishes as desirable choices. It contrasts original pieces with affordable reproductions while touching on social visits and local names in a separate column of notes.
The Baldwin Masonic Lodge installed W H Dempsey as Worshipful Master with G S Brentall as Senior Warden and W W Neil as Senior Deacon among others. Judge Huff, nearing 90, is noted as the lodge's longest-serving member. A dinner for Kansas City visitors preceded the event, with special music and holiday decorations. Other local social notes mention visitors, family updates, and an upcoming operation for Ralph Markham, Baker senior.
Pardee Mrs George Williams Miss Florence Williams Mrs Earl Hobson and Miss Hazel attended a Saturday night program at Crowder School house presented by Miss Joanna Griffis and pupils. The Griffis and Holcom families, Kasinger Winters and others enjoyed the evening. Lawr ence shopping and dinner with Herbert Fritz followed in Lawrence.
Mrs Alva Rockhold assisted Mrs Ed Rockhold with threshing meals. Lorn Williams hauled wood from the Wray timber. Robert Markley ground feed at the D A Wray mill. Chas Peer did mechanic work for Clarence Griffis. Orvil Hemphill and pupils hosted a program with Santa’s appearance and treats. Some parents shopped in Lawrence. O J Lane visited. Maggie McMullen called on Mrs Dave Wray. James Kassinger families spent Friday in Lawrence. school closes for one week and will reopen December 29.
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