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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1926
Page
5
Local organizations held social events and dinners as members and guests gathered. The Sigel Farm Bureau, Methodist class, and university groups hosted dinners, Valentine parties, and bridge afternoons with readings and prizes. Attendees included Dr Bailey and Mrs Bailey, Mrs F P Smith, and alumnae and delegates traveling to diocesan sessions.
A Busy social scene is revealed with multiple club activities and events. The Business and Professional Women's club plans a card party at F. A. U. hall until midnight with tickets sold at the door. The Alpha Omicron Pi sorority held a pledge dance at Ecke's hall honoring new pledges, with chaperons listed. Various clubs like La Corte, Blusie, Temola, Forty Five, Review, Tarent-Toether, Midland Rural, Ladies' Literary League, Cosmos, and others announce meetings, lunches, dances, and entertainments at homes and local venues. Notables include Ray Owens marrying Ralph Kirby, and visits from University of South Dakota President R. L. Slagle.
Morning service at First Presbyterian notes calls from two other churches declined. Presbyterian Student union plans Go-to-Church Sunday February 21 to register University students as Presbyterians. Observances include Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor anniversary and various church activities led by Rev. B.A. Black and other leaders.
An advertisement urges readers to treat facial hollows with Cod Liver Oil tablets from McCoy Laboratories New York. It promises five pounds of healthy flesh in 30 days and a refund if not satisfied, citing testimonials of rapid weight gain for adults and children.
The City of Refuge event led to a successful meeting with two boys surrendering to Christ and an uplifting service. Music was evangelistic and well received as daily gatherings begin at 7 30 p m. Various church groups reported attendance records and new members, with plans for a personal evangelism conference and a World Wide Guild banquet featuring Miss Elliott.
A church Valentine Party is planned for Saturday night at 7 39. The church extends thanks to Mrs F DP Olmstead for a pedestal gift for the pulpit platform. Next Sunday is Decision Day for the Sunday school and church. In Had Collision on Bridge George Pickens pleaded not guilty this morning in police court.
Rev. G. He Vaught of Indianapolis Indiana arrives as evangelist for a revival at the Free Methodist church starting tonight. Attendees are invited to hear nightly services at 7 45 at the corner of 12th and Connecticut with the promise that hearing him once will make you want to hear him again.
The defendant faced charges of careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident after a collision on the bridge with the Wardwell vehicle. The case was continued to next Saturday with a possible dismissal if repairs are paid for.
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