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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1940

Page

8

Interdenominational church women aid social service league

A Lawrence Interdenominational group of church women led by Mrs. J F Kell organized a sewing project to help the Social Service League. Since June they held weekly sessions and donated or repaired 1,446 garments, aiding 16 children and 29 women, with 126 attendees across sessions.

Organization of Lawrence Church Women H. G. Barr Social Service League J. F. Kell Interdenominational Organization Kell First Christian Church Albert Williams Harold G. Barr United Brethren Chuch RW. Langley Methodist Church J.S. Daniels T. L. Smith First Presbyterian Church C.J. Brokaw

Mind Your Manners Quiz On Social Etiquette

A vintage etiquette piece presents questions on telephone manners guest invitations and reception roles. It outlines who ends a call who to greet at a wedding rehearsal dinner and which party handles minister arrangements.

French or Jelly Pancakes with Egg Whites and Butter

Separate yolks and whites and beat whites to stiff peaks. Mix yolks with sugar salt and milk fold in flour and remaining milk and melted shortening then fold in whites. Bake on hot griddle, spread with tart jelly roll and dust with sugar or toast top for burnt sugar flavor. Mrs Jane L Keller. 1329 W 9th St. Angel Food Pie Beat egg whites to peaks add sugar bake pie 20 minutes cool whip add cream and ground English walnuts. Mrs Minnie Achning Eudora Kan.

Jne L. Keller Angel Food Minnie Achning Eudora Kan

Pressing Seam Tips and Fabric Fraying Advice

Practical sewing note on flattening seams with a damp toothbrush to separate fabric edges, followed by applying heat. Mentions pressing technique and tools for neat finishes.

League of Women Voters committee debates bills before Congress

The League of Women Voters legislative committee reviews three bills in Congress. It urges support for the Ramspeck bill to place postmasters under civil service, backs the council of personnel administration to save money, and promotes extending the trade agreements act with a moderate tariff stance. Kansas leaders and state president Winnie Lawrance attend, stressing nonpartisanship and national focus. Read the Journal-World classifieds page for bargains.

The League of Women Voters League Congress Council of Personnel Administration Civil Service Commission United States Kansas Lawrence League T. J. Leasure C. V. Kent S. M. Law Wallace Lee H.E. Hollands M. E. Rice L. G. Carter H. C. Tracy W. J. Brockelbank Theodore Paullin Winnie Lawrance

Spiced hot cider recipe for gatherings

A quick hot cider serving suggestion after evenings with friends suggests grape juice as an alternative. The recipe from Mrs. Donald J. Evans uses 2 quarts cider with cloves cinnamon and allspice boiled briefly, then served. yields eight cups.

Donald J. Evans Maine Street

Right Treatment Lightens Dark Room

To brighten a naturally dark room paint walls and woodwork a light color that reflects sunlight. If using dark woods, bleach or paint at least two pieces to match the walls. Use sheer yellow or cream curtains and light window shades, rolled up by day.

Shapely Sweaters Care Guide for Washing and Drying

Wear garments mapped on muslin use warm mild suds and avoid rubbing. Do not wring or squeeze excess water. Roll out water on a towel then shape to the muslin outline and air dry. Baste button holes before washing to prevent stretching.

Cakes That Don’t Stick Use Fats For Pan Prepping

A cooking tip recommends unsalted fats to grease cake pans as salt can cause sticking. If butter is preferred for flavor, melt it and brush the pan, noting the salt in butter settles to the bottom.

Rug Prevents Fatigue While Standing At Ironing Board

A thick soft rug or spongy rubber mat placed beside the ironing board can prevent fatigue during long ironing sessions and reduce strain on the feet and legs.

Kappa Kappa Gamma Offers Graduate Fellowships and Exchange Aid

The sorority announces three $500 graduate fellowships and exchange scholarships for college women. Applicants must be US or Canadian citizens under 31 with a bachelor’s degree from a chapter college. Rules require high scholarship and leadership, with yearlong appointments possible. Applications due March 1 for scholarships and March 3 for fellowships.

Kappa Kappa Gamma United States Canada Altho Ingrid Brestadius Stockholm Sweden University of Kansas Mexico Robert L. George 35Th Avenue Seattle Wash

Neck Relaxation Routines to Prevent Brow Wrinkles

A posture focused routine urges neck relaxation to reduce facial creasing. The regimen includes head tilts, slow circular movements, and lifting with the fingers behind the ears to ease muscle tension and improve circulation.

Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe by Mrs. John Dunn

Soak the oatmeal overnight in milk. Next morning add a well beaten egg salt sugar and hot water with soda. Add flour and baking powder just enough to make batter. Bake on a hot griddle. These are delicious. Route 6.

Combined Blouse and Slip and Anthology Request

A description of a slip with gilet top meant to be worn under a spring suit and noted wardrobe details. Also a notice that Henry Harrison, New York, was asked to supply poems for a forthcoming children’s anthology titled Listen, My Children, to be illustrated by Val Samuelson with thirty two color plates.

Henry Harrison New York Val Samuelson

Overbrook social at Masonic Temple with prizes and games

The presidents birthday party at the Masonic Temple featured bridge Chinese checkers and other table games with door prizes donated by local merchants. Coffee and cookies followed with Mrs Charles Ware in charge.

Masonic Temple Overbrook Charles Ware Will Long Detroit Mich L. M. Long Glenn Baumgardner Lebo

Local Social and Academic Notes From Baldwin

Ill and recovering at Halstead. Mrs. Harne of Minneapolis visiting in Baldwin. Mrs. Long hosts Cosmos club. Miss Rich plans vocal numbers. Weddings, dance events, and academic talks populate a week of social and university activity in Baldwin, with traveling family visits and library school graduate movements noted.

Baldwin News Social Roundup Spans Kansas City Visits

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cox visited Kansas City on Sunday and returned with daughter Mary Alyce who had spent a week there. Mrs. Philip Watkins of Kansas City joined her mother Mrs. B. D. Rowhe for a visit, with Mrs. W. C. Rice visiting Lawrence on Friday. Ted Frazee attended the Southwestern Lumbermen's convention in Kansas City last week. Inez Ross and sister Elizabeth Zellars returned from LaCygne after weeks with sister Anna Marshall. Wanda Mae Vinson, a Baker graduate and Wellsville High School teacher, spent Saturday with Baldwin friends. Christine Reb also connected with Baker.

Baker Case Library Urbana Ill Library School University of Illinois Lewis Reb Everett Lawrence Clara Johanning Kansas City Jarrett Morgan East High Street Baldwin American Association of University Women Fellowship Hall First Methodist Church Irving D. Bartley Ioie F. Johnson Baker America Philippines John Simons Philippine Islands Stonehall Lois Betts Harveyville Jean Hughes Columbus O. W. Zeidler Girard R. J. Zeidler Girard i Eva Zeidler Earl F. Martin H. K. Ebright Marvin Price W. C. Cox Mary Alyce City Philip Watkins Watkins B. D. Rowhe W. C. Rice Ted Frazee Southwestern Lumbermen’s Inez Ross Elizabeth Zellars LaCygne Anna Marshall Wanda Mae Vinson Wellsville High School Vinson Christine Reb

Kansas law graduate heads to Detroit to join uncle Price

A University of Kansas law school alumnus admitted to the bar departed Tuesday for Detroit Michigan to practice law alongside his uncle Fred Price. He will join the firm and begin his legal career in the city.

University of Kansas Detroit Mich Fred’ Price

Bethel Families Share Sunday Dining Visits Across Town

Mr and Mrs Ben Hoffman Doris Morris Donald and Maridenna visited Mr and Mrs John Hoffman and Mr and Mrs L H Featherston and Lloyd for dinner. The group motored to Emporia and spent the day with relatives. Raymond Oehrle Elaine Alan and Mrs Sant Owens were at the Vance home Sunday afternoon. Floyd Hefner Ruby Mae dined with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hoffman and daughters as Velma Vance called on son Mra John Miler Barbara and J W in Lawrence Saturday. George Riable and daughter Edith Mae joined Delbert Hoffman family Sunday. Mrs Jim Jones returned Monday from Lawrence Memorial hospital with friends hoping for a speedy recovery. Mrs Frank Holsapple assists care. John Hoffman family hosted supper Monday with Charles Hoffman Betty Ann and guests Ralph Hoffman Lawrence and Ben Baker Eleanor and Leland Dee Centropolis. Ernest Albright Martha Louise Topeka visited Ernest Albright's parents. Johnnie Brechelsen spent Sunday with his wife’s parents Godlip Oehrle. Raymond Albright of Lawrence visited his parents C M Albright.

Ben Hoffman Doris Morris Donald Maridénna John Hoffman L. H. Featherston Lloyd Emporia Raymond Oehrle Elaine Alan Sant Owens Vance Floyd Hefner Ruby Mae John Hoffman Charles Hoffman Betty Ann Ralph Hoffman Lawrence Ben Baker Eleanor and Leland Dee Johnnie Brechelsen

Becks to Pasadena After Friday Supper Visit

Mr. and Mrs. George Beck of New York were Friday evening guests at the Ike Montgomery home and left Saturday for Pasadena California to make their home. The Excelsior Community club met January 31 with No. 10 presenting a play. Ralph Magel of Frederick MD visited Monday with the Donard Gastrock family. Andrew Lutz shot a wolf Monday morning. William Bolts of Colorado visited several days this week with Alvin Johanning.

George Beck New York Ike Montgomery Pasadena Cif Excelsior Community Club Ralph Magel Fredericksburg Donard Gastrock Andrew Lutz William Bolts Colorado Alvin Johanning

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