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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1929

Page

6

Holiday Dining Among Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae in Town

Gamma Phi Beta alumnae and pledges hosted a holiday dinner at the Colonial, with poinsettia centerpieces and red tapers. A four course menu reflected holiday colors as a committee led by Mildred Gilmore and Mrs. Hovey Hanna organized the event for members listed, followed by other social gatherings at the Green Jewel Tea Room and Colonial Tea Room, including bridge prizes and a New Year dinner by Frank Gee, plus church social plans and a postponed January meeting.

Milded Gilmore Hovey Hanna Gene Glahn Weeber Hutton Helen Thoda Hoopes Isabel Giladre Mildred Gilmore Jovey Yanna Paulinne Hildinger Lucille ‘Hildinger dJayne Rice Mary Haskin Geneipss Te Melton Stuart A. Queen Esther Johnson Fred Ellsworth Rosemary Kinney Dorothy Kinney Hellen Kinney Dild Krngstine Yates Virgina Nutes Doris Burnett Ann Arnett Helen Heason F.C. Wenrich Christine Wenrich L. Chambers

Social Calendar Highlights From A New Year Season

A cluttered social calendar lists events for Elia Charity ball at U hall with Mrs R C Rankin, South Side Reading club and New Year bridge for husbands at Mr and Mrs C V Yong’s home, Finesse club luncheon at Colonial tea room, Eli Ferrell Dorsey American Legion post New Year party, open house for Rev A D Grey, reception for Elders and wives at Presbyterian church, and luncheon for La Corte club members hosted by Mrs C Mardtarfer.

A. 'D. Grey The Presbyterian Church Theodore H. Astman

Christmas Party Scene with Pupil Recital and Visitation

A festive Victorian gathering features Christmas decorations, Santa ice cream, angel food cake, and a stocking of candy. Guests include Jane Allen Ruth Emerson Marjorie Rowlands Arlene Underwood and many others. Numerous piano pupils perform a program led by Ms Caldwell while hosts Mrs W B Brown and others serve refreshments. A later note mentions a bridge party hosted by Mr and Mrs Otto Fischer and an upcoming violin recital at Trinity Lutheran church. A Lone Star family reunion lists numerous Dillons and relatives visiting from multiple towns.

S. G. G. McCoy Minneaplian Ivan Rowe Otto Fischer Green Jwl Irma Spanger Fred Jaedicke Use Wilhelmi Mes. S. R. Harvey c Cland, D Adrian Lindsey Norman Oklo Robert Mason Marquette Be Mitchell Harold Long- Snecker Solon Emery W. Maloney EH. P. Sisson St. McWilliams Dick Williams Edna Lamb Kirk Harold Cons B. Bullene A. Oi Dick Jackman Vernon Smith Elizabeth Brodhead George Bullene Santa Claus Angel Jevil Jane Allen Ruth Emerson Marjorie Rowlands Arlene Underwood Marie Bell Mary Ellis Mary Corcoran Margaret Curd Iris ‘Noland Helen Ingid Katherine Aston Albert Jones Ben Gunn Kenneth Evans John Stratton George Flint Harry Leeford Ferguson George ‘Noland Kenneth Bunn James Hall Glendale Kate Caldwell Hew W. B. Brown Robert Charlton Helen Morris Alice Smith Patsy Underwood Mildred Reuter Edna Thorn Eleanor’ Klein Barbara Kirchhoff Helen Sanderson Catherine Holmes Doris ‘Wettie Marie Sabol Earl Calloway Philip Overbaugh Dorothy Levin Iss Caldwell Esther Heck Pauline Richards Margaret Lewis Olive Maude Evans Katherine Heck Leone Stone Harriett Jean Carter Jane Eddy Helen Evans Olga Erna Carl Lucille Rewlter Bernice Moody Arlene Sabol Wilema Eugenia Howard Betty Billy Kopp

Social gatherings and holiday entertainments in Holton and Lawrence

Miss Jane Gordon and other Lawrence friends gather for a luncheon in Holton with Mrs W C Spangler Miss Irma Spangen Miss Faye Orelup Miss Esther Swanson Miss Minnie Dingelstedt Miss Georgia Wolf Miss Frances Carter Miss Isabel Keeler and Mrs C E Esterly. First Presbyterian reception for Rev and Mrs Astman hosted by Guild. Mr and Mrs Otto Barton host family dinner for seventeen. Out of town guests include Mr and Mrs Domingo and children of Topeka and Mrs White of Oklahoma.

Jane Gordon Lawrence High School Sheridan Wyo Holton Luuncheon Lawrence W. C., Spangler Irma Spangten Faye Orelup Esther Swarson Minnie Dingelstedt Georgia Wolf Frances Carter Isabel Keeler C. E. Esterly Otto Barton Domingo Children Topeka Mrs. White Oklahoma Bridge Nell Martindale Miss Dingelstedt Esther Swanson Kalamazoo Mich Maryville Jessie Borg Fred Shimmons W. B. Brown Wiliam Kopp Isabel, Gilmore Mildred _Gilmore E. H. Baleo Edna Teecery Kate Caldwell Frances Garter Faye Underwood Hilda Borg Sue Todd Elizabeth Davis

Personal notes from Cam-Jen and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs R M King of Cam Jen Ark visit at Dr A R Kennedy's home. Mrs W H Day of Winslow Ariz, former Lawrence resident, holidaying with local friends. Mrs R L McDonald spends day in Kansas City. Miss Grace Perky heads to Kansas City for week with friends. Mrs F M Gray leaves Clinton Mo after visiting brother F S Butcher. Ivah Belle Harper and A V Harter of Douglaes spend day in Kan. Earl Halloren returns from Chicago after Christmas with Halloren’s sister. Mr A W Young and sons Byron and Bailey of Iola visit J F Stubeck. Young is county engineer at Tola.

R. M. King Cam- Jen Ark R. L. McDonald Kansas ‘City Grace Perky Kansas’ City F.M. Gray F. S. Butcher Clinton Ivah Belle Harper A. V. Harter Dougea A E Kante Earl Halloren Chicago

Widow Declared Heiress Of $224000 Estate In Kansas Suit

Kansas City Kansas probate judge ruled Mrs Anna Bernarkt widow of George O Bernarkt as heiress to his $224000 estate despite an antenuptial agreement. The suit was filed by two nephews and nieces claiming they were the sole heirs. Proceedings noted the unsettled will and rent dispute regarding a vacant room.

Kansas City Kan Anna Bernarkt George O. Bernarkt Foundryman Bate Henry Meade Sail A Journal-World

Gandhi Retains Nonviolence View Amid Independence Debate

Mahatma Gandhi maintains nonviolence while Congress pushes for full independence. clashes between volunteers and police around Congress encampment raise tensions as Gandhi mediates surrender. Sikhs display strength and demand a special status in a national flag, complicating the path to a unified Indian independence campaign.

Lahore India Mahatma Gandhi all-India National Congress Committee Gandhi Congress Lord Irwin Punjab Karakh Singh Kharek Singh

Van Appears in Court as Smallpox Case Upsets Court

In Springfield Missouri Everett Sellers, jailed overnight for a $2 theft, arrives to a courtroom crowd fleeing as a virulent smallpox outbreak marks his face and arms. The incident follows a tense scene where even the judge and bailiff sought exits amid the disruption.

Springfield Everett Sellers Sellers

Interstate Commerce Commission Succeeds Johnston Campbell

The Interstate Commerce Commission will replace Johnston B Campbell as head after his resignation takes effect in January. The change follows Campbell’s departure from the agency and ushered in by standard succession procedures within the Commission.

Interstate Commerce Commission Johnston B.campbell

Appointment of Lee Expected Soon by Supporters

Announcement of Lee's appointment is anticipated shortly by those backing him. The move signals momentum in the bid and aligns with ongoing efforts to secure a leadership role for Lee amid rival contenders.

Lee

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