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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1973
Page
3
A reflective essay shares a family's Christmas morning chaos and each member's quirks. The narrator recalls siblings who fuss over colors, a mother who buys gifts with humor, a father who revels in drama, and a standout gift of a mousetrap to delight him, provoking tears.
A reader asks why men chase wealth and risks heart health. Ann Landers notes work alone does not kill, cites obesity smoking exercise and cholesterol as main dangers. A Columbia student argues over Second Amendment rights. Landers explains Militia history and National Guard with Fed control.
Cary Suellen Hack and Larry Eugene Danielson exchanged vows on December 22 at Plymouth Congregational Church Lawrence. Rev. Homer Henderson officiated a formal candlelit ceremony with music by James Moeser and Handel. The couple will reside at 2545 Mont. after he finishes his Kansas University studies.
George Forrester Clyde Hopkins Glenda Lotridge Robert Charlton Sherri Lane Zwyer Scott Hunter Mrs Janet Gabriel infant son Eudora Mrs Gerri Atkinson Larry Slifer Eudora a girl Saturday Mr and Mrs L Frank Adgelotte 1627 W 20th a boy Sunday
A list of marriage licenses issued for couples including Abul Kalom Kaleemullah and Anwar Jahan Ahmed in Kansas City Kansas, Dennis Vrooman and Carol Dirks in Lawrence and more. The record shows pairs with ages and home towns such as Ottawa Shawnee Mission Topeka Leavenworth Leawood and Lawrence.
Christmas gatherings across Lawrence and nearby towns feature bank and hospital staff plus civic groups. The First National Bank of Lawrence held a Wednesday party at the Lawrence Country Club with about 120 employees and spouses, followed by a dance with Ralph Hazel's band. Nurses and staff at Lawrence Memorial Hospital hosted a party for Valley View Rest Home residents. Public and fraternal activities include the Minerva Rebekah Lodge No 146 in Eudora planning a January 10 installation and dinner, and the American Association of Retired Persons meeting at the First Christian Church with entertainment from the Meade Hall Players. Relatives visit from across states as holiday travel continues.
The article discusses pre wedding festivities with emphasis on the bachelor dinner and tradition from ancient Sparta. It highlights gift ideas for wedding attendants offered by Marks Jewelry including jewelry sets for bridesmaids and groomsmen to suit the occasion.
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