Community News Highlights From Lawrence Kansas Area
Social items from Lawrence include engagements and weddings of local residents. Miss Mabel Hayden to wed Robert Patton Osborne of Topeka January 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Christmas gatherings span families across Kansas with four generations at the Harper home and multiple visits among Parental and military families from Lawrence, Topeka, and surrounding towns. A New Year’s Eve dinner dance at Lawrence Country Club and cancelation of Trinity Episcopal Auxiliary meeting add seasonal bustle to the social calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart Hall
Kansas City
Barbara Jean
A. R. Reed
Steve Hadley
Will H. Hayden
Robert Jaeger
H. Elliott
Wendell Johnson
Herbert L. Jones
Max Hickox
Walter Kimmel
Owen Craig
Dean Kloepper
Joyce McLeod
Marian Jersild
Lawrence Country Club
William J. King
Lynn Padan
James F. Hesler
John B. Harris
Personal News From Daybook: Holiday Visits Across Cities
Miss Vera Stough left Christmas night to visit grandfather M. P. Shipman in Los Angeles. Pfc. John Hunzicker of the 82nd Airborne arrived at Ft. Bragg to take a 12 day leave with grandparents Carl and Mrs Hunzicker. Stephen and Alan Hill ski in Aspen Park Colorado. Bob Richards visits Lt. Robert Riggs in New York City then returns to Lawrence January 3. W. R. Terrells return from a two week trip visiting Ballimore Maryland and Cambridge Ohio for Christmas with daughter. Mrs. T. H. Crane and family spending holidays with relatives. Mrs. Pearl Elrod visits granddaughter Mrs. Nebe in Paola for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold McArdle
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Roe St
Charles Stoeper
Scott
Paula
Jan
Dodge City
Lawrence
Bill Hogan
Ft. Benning
Conrad Kerulf Eriksen
Indiana University
Bloomington
C. J. Eriksen
Manhattan
Lennard House
L. K. Watkins
Bruce E. Coffin
Prairie Village
Bruce Edward
Vera Stough
M. P. Shipman
Los Angeles
John
Jack) C. Hunzicker
82Nd Airborne Division
Ft. Bragg
N. C
Carl Hunzicker
Stephen
Alan Hill
Aspen Park
Colo
Bob Richards
Robert Riggs
New York City
W. R. Terrell
4-H Club hosts Christmas party at Riverside School
Sunflower 4-H Club and guests from five 1-H clubs met at Riverside School for a Christmas party with carol singing, a bird feeding project plan, and a health report by Norma Husted. Mary Fricson read Silent Night, Gary Bartz and Benny Rowing served refreshments for 35 attendees. Next meeting Jan 28 at Barker School with officers meeting Jan 28. Central Home Demonstration Unit held a Christmas party at Mrs. Lloyd Hoffman's home with 14 members and a mystery pals draw. Protein foods noted for daily needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside School
Mary Fricson
Norma Husted
Gary Bartz
Benny Rowing
Barker School
Elmer Flusted
Central Home Demonstration Unit
Lloyd Hoffman
Hoffman
Baker University joins Kansas colleges in $50,000 Household Finance gift
Baker University at Baldwin is among 35 accredited colleges in 31 states to share in Household Finance Corporation’s annual education support program. Gifts total $50,000 and are based on full-time enrollments, with a separate fellowship plan for consumer credit research and potential Canada projects. Macksville Kansas reports a large family Christmas with 10 children and 61 relatives gathering at the American Legion hall, hosting 47 present including 15 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren from the W T Locks family. Local attendees represented Liberal Hutchinson Lyons Chase Belvidere Preston Belpre Macksville and other towns as they shared a meal of dried beans stewed with onion and brown sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker University At
Baldwin
Household Finance Corporation
Household Finance
L. E. Witken
Wilken
Canada
Macksville
Kas
W T. Lockes
American Legion Hall
Liberal
Hutchinson
Lyons
Chase
Belvidere
Preston
Belpre
Couple Remembers Olathe Romance in California Anniversary
A couple married in Lawrence and later moving to Los Angeles celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by Bella Vista Brethren church members. Omar Harshman, deaf since infancy, and his wife, also hard of hearing, each pursued varied trades before settling in California. They raised three children, Doyle, Lydia, and Bessie, all now deceased except Lydia, and remain active in their church community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olathe School
Omar Harstman
Los Angeles
Calif
Elureh
Parshman
Oskilooss
Harstman
Lawrencr
Denver
Doyle
Sie
Lydia
Bessie
Varshmans
Mr .Harshman
Notable Song for Children in Sunday School
The text notes a children oriented song performed for Sunday School and mentions a family pastime of watching television after moving to Los Angeles. Harshman is referenced in connection with the family's relocation and daily life in the new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe Anerys
Harshman Buist
Los Angeles
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Beverly Roberts
Matilda Lee
Marcia Chaney
Bethel
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Carl Schroeder
G. A. Roberts
H.W. Craig
John Chaney
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Shirwey Ann
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L. D. Wycoff
DeSoto
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Fredrick Schultmeyer
P. E. Schulmeyer
Jack Everley
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Arthur Hird
NH. &J
William Harper
Donald E. Harper
Pensacola
Fla
John R. Diehl
Ft. Riley
George E. Sprow
Forbes Air Force Base
Topeka
Dell G. Wilson
Japan
Trinity Episcopal Auxiliary
Wedneday
A. GL. Pool
William Watson
Chillicothe
Shirley Smith
Cola
Vernon H. Smith
Robert M. Brooker
Dr. Brooker
Copenhaver
Miss Giddy
Lucille Everley
Fredrick Schulmeyer
P. EF. Schulmeyer
Shirley Ann Turner
Haskell Ave
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Coats
Boggs Hat Shop
Vermont
Baker University
Kansas
Hall
Weaver
California
Doe Schelbar
Nick Schelbar
Hiway
East 23Rd
Wm. Guntert
Golden Hour
Ed Borland
Cargle
Weaver's Dress Shop
Hanes
Weaver's Hosiery
Lax
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Whiling & Davis
Weaver's Handbag Shop
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