Golden Wedding Celebrants Conger Whitcomb in Lawrence
Lawrence Journal notes Theron S. Conger and Cynthi Whitcomb celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the Whitcomb home in Lawrence. Conger arrived in 1858, both early Kansas settlers, with many old friends attending a three course dinner and reception. More than seventy-five longtime residents visited, presenting gifts as they recalled fifty years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendry
Theron S. Conger
Tresper
Cynthi Whitcomb
Lawren
Lawrence Journal
Whitcomb
Techues
T. S.conger
Conger
Kansas
Hesper
Lawrence
Lawrenee Sau
Kansas University
Carger
Conge
Montana
Oklahomia
Mississippi
Tiel
G. A. Rand
Christmas social pages from Lawrence area listings
Local notices describe a family Christmas dinner at Otto Fischer's West Lawrence home with multiple guests and a dance at Fraternal Aid Hall with Swede and Evie performing. Rebekah Lodge entertainment planned. Florida guest Warren Reding visiting. tea for Sophe Smithmeyer ahead of her wedding. birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Braden. Community clubs, Kansas City plans, and holiday parties noted with decor, programs, and prizes. Midland Rural Club meeting reports, roll call, talks on mining and travel, January events, and upcoming officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Fischer
West
Luwience
Teckla Fischer
F. W. Jaedicke
Christmas Guests Arrive as Lawrence Families Plan Holidays
Local residents and relatives travel to Lawrence or host visitors for Christmas. Names include Mrs C A Roxie Em poria Mrs A R Adair Topeka and many others visiting relatives at homes on Garnett Louisiana Street Lecompton Osawatomie and Par sons, Kansas for the holiday week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willgm Adair
Topeka
AL —R. Adair
Mr. Adair
Mabel, Ranney Wheeler and Sons
Osawatomie
J. P. Ranney
C. W. Underwood
Baby
Lecompton
H.T. Fraker
Adele Crimarrie
de Soto
Local holiday visits and family travel notes
Christmas season greetings as family members travel between Lawrence McPherson Topeka and Kansas City. Visits include Miss Lyte Clark Miss Katherine Linn Miss Lara Eastman and others staying with relatives. An appendicitis operation for Mrs H W Faringer’s daughter is reported as successful.
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A. A. Kinney
Kinney
Mis
Agatha
Raw
Janet Fink
Topeka
Luelie Varner
Ply
Gat Ketel Cen
Stninn
Asattin
Marie Ketel
Kans City
Venus
Aurs. O
Hants
Coyote hunting near Harlem mob near town
Alfred Cambron a farmer near Harlem Mont. drives a large touring car with a dog pack to hunt coyotes. His pursuit includes quick arrivals and fresh dogs aiding the chase in a bid to rid the area of pests.
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Cambron
Harlem
Mont
Alfred Cambron
Twete
Eeulis Perry
Plans for Reestablishment of Home for Aged Swed ish Methodist Church
The Home for the Aged of the Swedish Methodist church in our area plans to reestablish its facilities. A meeting of the board of management will soon discuss rebuilding or alternative suitable buildings. The home is maintained by the national association of the church.
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Swedish Methodist Church
Board of Management
Pleasant Grove News Roundup From Community Meeting to Wedding
A Pleasant Grove fragment notes a double wedding of Shiver and a relative couple and a large turnout for a community meeting where Dro Wedre spoke. The piece lists local visits, shopp ing trips, hospital and home updates, and residents traveling to nearby towns.
Wheat on Farms Dee Report Confirms Stagnant Yields
A state agricultural board report compiled from department data shows continuing low wheat yields. Officials cite lengthy drought and aging crops, with little improvement foreseen this season. The advisory urges farmers to adopt drought resistant practices and diversify crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daerd
Board of Acrigwtare
Phiss Oontie
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Imperial Auction Club
Marzuerite Emery
Tennesse Street
Brownlee-Welsh
Muriel Brownlee
George Welsh
Salina
Brownlee
K. U
Iis
Gavuma
Phi Bets
Welsh
Phi Kappa Pi
Mme
Mme. de Veyra
United States
Mike
Evie
Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge
Hall
Florida
Warren Reding
Jacksonville
Miss Smithmeyer
Margaret Fréeh
Honorine
Sophe Smithmeyer
Arthur Braden
Jenny Wren
Bink and Gray
Jenny Wren Club
Thelma Edmondson
Gertrude Millice
Arlene Church
Josephine” Kline
Dorothy Dinsmore
Kansas City
W. C. Simons
Claas
R. A. Henley
Chicago
Mrs. Henley
George Innes
William Docking
Alice Docking
George
Docking
Midland Rural Club
Fred“Hick
Troll Call
Bussing
Scott
Inter
Chamber of Commerce
T. S. Sterling
Meek
New York
Love O' Mike
Bellevue Hospital
August Wentz
Arthur
Lena Lisa
Mara Fimas
Fadors
Coa
Buchanan
Miss He Buchmnan
Kumara City
Bucha Vain
Walter Buchanan
Ethel
Bes. C
Marguerite Lescher
Tereka
Mrs. Lesches
A. Hith
Istmas Grether
Alb
Elliott
Garnett
Dolen Tal
Glathe
A.J. Mryo
C. A. Roxie
Emporia
FR. Bathe
Helen Hallis
Winfield
Arthur Anderson
Mrs. Carter
Wilson
Mister
W Courter
J.P. Coffman
Fred Moershell
SN. Wl. Downes
Dallas
Vierman Meuifeta
Christime Wilts
Sund
Theo
Gardner
Chou Gill
General Pershing
Middle West
Lincoln
Neti
Balfour
London
Eva Balfour
England
America
Balefour
Pleasant Grove
Ae Shiver
Mer Rere
Christially
T Lirview
Dro
Eplace
Dee
Brillhart
Lane
Alice Shuler
Jon
Red Sanders
A. H
Dan Beeghly
Wilavis
Bergs
HH. Beehle
Harvey Beehle
Willie Tuckett
A. Williams
Rae Heveman
Mednor Roads
R. Hibner
Varsity
Dagey
Bowersock
Cosmopolitan
Cosmo Mianitton
Pathe Weeks
Eugene O’brien
Gwen Moore
Jim
Feltsey
Cave of Journal World
Massachusetts
Pendents
Oklahoma
Christi
Barber’s Drug Store
Lecker
Mass
Sol
Jeweler
Dodge Brothers Motor Cars
Ford
Tnupe
Sita
Banat
C. W. Smith
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