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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1941
Page
5
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Friday social calendar lists PEO chapters including A and CW with members Mrs. L N Lewis and Mrs. Robert Hunt, Delta Dek and Palo groups at Evans Hearth, plus bridge clubs and a dinner dance. Saturday features Mr and Mrs Hichard Stevens, Millard Musselman and Joe Bleakley, with a dance at FP hall.
Mr and Mrs H W Rohrer of Kansas City announce the marriage of their daughter Janets to Fred E Wrightman Jr son of Dr and Mrs F B Wrightman of Sabetha Kan The wedding occurred December 30 Both couples were KU students last semester The bride belongs to Gamma Theta Beta sorority. Mrs John E Bemis of Des Moines Ia was guest at a tea hosted by the Lawrence Co Operettes with visitors from Topeka Shawnee Mission and Des Moines. A luncheon and musical program followed with several clubs hosting and a Valentine themed Country Club dinner bridge event noted.
The Valentine contests at the Colonial featured winners including Mrs Walter Heck Mrs George Walter Mrs Allan Kirby and Mrs E E Hazlett. Guests included Mrs Walter Heck and son Mrs Alfred Heck Mrs Harley Armstrong Mrs Frank Walters and others. Mrs Charles Williams hosted a birthday party for Kathryn with Mary Elizabeth Bear directing songs and games. Midland Rural club met with eleven members present guest Mrs Bert Jones and next gathering set with Mrs Paul Brune on February 20.
Mrs. T H Marshall hosted Judith Marshall seventh birthday for Miss Lane’s first graders at Cordley gym. Helpers included Miss Jeannette Bowersock and Miss Lane. Birthday cake favors featured Judith’s name and Bookmark favors.
Mrs Francis Wilson formerly Sara Ruth Bouton was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Van Etta Nowak with assistance from Mrs Howard Hallmark at Nowak home. Guests listed include Kansas City residents and local families. Beverages and refreshments were served, and gifts were given to the bride.
Mr and Mrs R C Jackman left yesterday on a motor trip through Texas. John H MacDonald of National Broadcasting Company New York City visits his mother Mrs Harriett Haskell MacDonald. Garland Lewis Ravenwood Mo visits uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J A Bogue. Mrs Frank Wade recovering after major operation at Memorial hospital. daughter Mrs Ralph Purcell Fort Scott travels to Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Paul Winter hosted dinner guests. Dr and Mrs W R Gor-
Eight oil paintings by KU art students are on view in a U S department of the interior gallery as part of a national exhibit. Nineteen schools are represented including Kansas Illinois and Oklahoma. Works include Iris by Victor Kalin Outdoor Landscape by Violet La Mont Skull and Jug by Rachel Garrett Portrait by Roberta Smith Still Life by Rachel Garrett and Portrait of a Negro Girl by Edgar Stareck Life Study by Helen Fincke.
Local residents and visitors share weekly happenings with family and friends. A Kansas City trip included Mackey and Nunemaker families visiting relatives. others entertained at home gatherings and pinochle games. Health news mentions Al Green improving in California and plans to return home when weather allows. Road conditions on U S 32 cited as poor.
Fraternity fun week antics at Sigma Phi Epsilon include humorous pledges and speeches as Dodge City residents Bill Parker and Martha Ray visit KU. The piece notes late enrollments, returning campus figures, and officers elected for the fraternity, with references to General Pershing and Taft as brothers.
The Kansas Joint Merit System council posts that the closing date for applications for merit examinations is February 17. New and late enrollees enter through the north door while changes in enrollments use the east entrance. Examinations will be held later for legal accounting clerical machine operating and stenographic positions.
Henry Knake and W Amerine of Kansas City visit Mr and Mrs Pete Ness and children. Mrs Arthur Bernitz and son Myron spend time in the Ness home. Lawrence guests include Lewie Kurtz George Kaerl Charles and D Johns and L L Kindred families. Mrs Westerhouse hosts guests, and a Ruth Bernitz shower is noted in Kansas City. Wedding of Ruth Bernitz to Wyman Elliott in Kansas City. Birthday dinner honors Katheleen Breera.
Honored guest Misa Katha leen and a long list of relatives visited in south Eudora for a Saturday supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cramer. Attendees included the Abels and Pences from Tacoma and Lawrence, Broers families, and several grandchildren and in laws.
Readers enjoy the humorous and offbeat musings in the Too Late to Classify column each evening. The feature presents quirky anecdotes and quick sketches that capture a playful, timeless tone.
Purely vegetable Olive Tablets stimulate bile flow aiding digestion of fatty foods and elimination. Dr. Edwards used them for years to help patients with constipation and sluggish bile. Get a box today 15¢ 30¢ 60¢ at all drugstores.
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