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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1947
Page
5
Readers chronicled gatherings and notices from the local social scene. The write ups mention dances, family milestones, school activities, and club meetings with names of attendees and venues in an old style community recap.
Community clubs hosted holiday gatherings and gift exchanges at homes across town. Mrs. Charles Banning supervised a Christmas tree gift distribution while Mrs. F. W. Warner hosted tea for Mrs. L. P. Galbraith of Denver. A Kaw Valley Home Demonstration unit Christmas dinner followed, with 21 members and 4 guests. Belleview 4 H met at Jim Schellenberger’s home for games and refreshments. A 25 year service award honored Mrs. M. C. Manley by the Manley Insurance Agency with a silver medal and certificate presented by E. H. Fikes. Families shared dinners at Gardner and Golden with relatives and friends from nearby towns.
Mrs Fey Brown and Mrs Maud Hawk hosted Vanity Beauty staff at their home with a poinsettia decorated dining room and gift exchange. Several guests attended including Alice Paseward, Maud Hawk, Norma Jean Hane, and others. Kenneth Wendell Jr was born December 4 at Station Hospital West Point NY. he is grandson of the Stephenson and Hughes families. Lt. Hughes is stationed at Fort Dix. A surprise birthday for Don Silkey occurred in Connecticut with prizes to Lucille Parker and others. Barbara June Decker birth announced. Sutherland family ties noted with Seattle connections.
The article notes a longtime clerk of the Lawrence board of education and mentions Mrs. Sutherland Jr and a two year old daughter Mary Ann. It describes the Glenn Springs Home Demonstration unit meeting at Mrs. Francie Brown’s home and previews upcoming events including an all day meeting at Mrs. Oakley’s home and a tailoring school exhibit.
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary of Alford-Clarke held their annual Christmas party at the VFW hall. Jim Saunders and Mrs Arvid Baltzersen led the program with songs by Levi Lawrence and a string quartet from Richland provided music. Santa Claus handed out treats to attendees from six months to 70 years old. Ted Cox gave a presentation and presented a pocket watch to post commander Arvid Ralzen.
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