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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1939
Page
3
Society notices must be received at the Journal World office by noon on publication day. Submit items for the society column to be considered, with deadlines clearly stated to ensure inclusion in the upcoming issue.
Friday events include Mr and Mrs Ray Wright and Mr and Mrs Cecil Perkins dancing at Delta Psi house. Also Mrs C B Russell hosts a Friday bridge luncheon at the club at 1 pm. Evens feature informal dances with Patricia Riggs Georgia Mae Landrith Betty Blue Jean Werner at Memorial Union and at the home of Mr and Mrs E E Bayles. Saturday sees Country club informal dances with Lyle Powell Jr and Bob Powell vee at Colonial navid Jewell and a dance at Evans Hearth.
Mrs. Margaret E Sharp announces the marriage of Margaret Catherine to David Williams of Toppenish Washington performed December 23 in Yakima Washington. The couple plans a Seattle honeymoon and then home in Toppenish where Williams works at a bank. Engagements include Anna Lee of Kansas City Kansas to Maurice Blackman and Naomi Lawrence to Marion Patterson with spring weddings planned. Rosie Lee Archige of Marquette and J William Greene of DeWitt wed in Marquette.
Miss Jean Werner and Miss Betty Blue will entertain with a dance at 8:30 PM in the Memorial Union building with about 50 guests expected. Dinner bridge hosts included Dean and Mrs. Henry Werner and others. prizes awarded to Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Bratton. The American Homes committee of the Lawrence Woman's club plans a Tuesday 2:30 PM program, with changes due to a holiday. Election of officers to be held January, with the executive board meeting Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Business and Professional Women's club to hold a January 3 dinner at the Colonial Tea room with Ray Wricht as speaker. A large guest list attended a dinner bridge at the Country club with prize winners including Cameron and Galbraith. Christmas party for Baptist students at Haskell Institute drew about 110 guests, with games led by Thomas and Jane Byrn. Birth announced: a son born today at Memorial hospital to H. M. Skeet of Tonganoxie.
Miss Laura Tate of Colorado Springs visits Mrs. Ralph Ward during the hot days. Harolds Longenecker and daughters Louise and Mary return to Joplin after a week with F. Smithmeyer. Breakeys head to City Island New York after Christmas with Mrs. L. M. Breakey and Dr. Fred R. Isaacs. Others travel to Kansas City Dayton Burlington Wichita and Gainesville for holidays or meetings.
G. O'Neill works for the Commercial Credit Corporation in its Wichita office, tying him to the regional operations and staffing.
The column records visits and gatherings around Washington Creek. Families like the Kingerys, Postmas, Hoovers, Garbers, Mohlers, and Craiks host and attend events from vespers at K U to 4 H banquets in Lawrence. Local clubs, missionary meetings, and Christmas events with Lawrence visits are noted.
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