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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1940
Page
5
Society column items must reach the Journal-World office by noon on the publication day. Submitters are asked to ensure timely delivery to appear in that issue.
Saturday country club hosts informal dance. Sunday tea at Elizabeth Bigsby’s with Joan Miller. Monday luncheons for Mrs T H Astman Mrs Earl Potter Mrs C B Young Sewing club and Lotus club meet. Bridge luncheon club Colonial. contract club and team whist also listed. Various clubs and members across Lawrence and nearby communities.
The American Association of University Women plans a dinner Thursday February 15 at 6 30 p m in the Colonial Tea room. Mrs Waldemar Gelich will report on the Stockholm conference of the International Association of University Women. Fellowship committee chaired by Miss Mary Larson organizes the event with other committees listed.
The first district president attended to discuss plans for the school of instruction in Lawrence on Friday evening March 29. The lodge awarded two members, Mrs Katie Benson and Miss Minnie Presiach, with 50-year jewels. The next meeting will be chaired by Mrs Woody Laughlin with a committee including Mrs Maude Dodson, Mrs Ruth Melsone, Mrs Jennie Hallmark, Dr Florence J Barrows, and Miss Frances McCleery.
Mrs W H Ruese and Mrs Howard Veatch hosted a Friday contract club dinner at the Country club with husbands and guests. Roland DeWatteville won the guest prize. Fifty three members attended the bridge at the University club where Mr A W Davidson and Mr W D Paden hosted. Prizes went to Mrs Ivan Rowe Mrs Ben Barteldes Richard Koopman and Mr Paden. Light refreshments followed.
Mrs George E Esterly will host the Monday contract club on Monday afternoon. Dean and Mrs F T Stockton entertained dinner guests last evening: Mrs W E Tenney, Mrs L N Lewis, Miss Madge Bullene, Joseph H Taggart and Ray Chiles. Elza Stone of Dallas Texas and family named daughter Johnel Ann born February 8 at St Pauls hospital. Temola club meets at Mrs Hovey Hannas home Tuesday afternoon with Mrs E F Engel reviewing Queen Victoria's Daughters by Benson.
Members met Thursday at Mrs. Ben Nowing's home with seven teens and guest Mrs. Rolla Jeffries. Plans were made to continue beautifying four school districts. Douglas County Farm Bureau attended the seventy third Farm and Home week in Manhattan. Social hosts included Mrs. Julius Marks and Mrs. George Beal. The holly tree note closes.
Personal notes show Mr. and Mrs. George Docking and son Dick planning a two week car trip to Mexico City. George Griffith returns home to Laguna Beach after visiting his sister in town, while Mrs. James Patrick Hayes enjoys time with her parents and piano recital guest at Lindenwood College.
A marriage license has been issued at the probate office to Merle Stevenson of Kansas City Missouri and Josephine Halbert of McPherson.
The Washington Creek column reports visiting relatives from Overbrook Enterprise and LaPier, illness and recoveries, and daily social events. It notes Ben Mohler's illness and Mrs. Mohler’s recovery with family care, a Lincoln trip for Mr. Sawyer, and a death of William Ewing at 74 with Ottawa funeral.
An extended obituary notes the death of Mr. William Ewing after illness. Survived by wife Mary, son Morris of Lone Star, eight daughters, 24 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral held at Rumsey's in Lawrence conducted by Rev. Louis Griffith with local attendees and music by Lone Star residents.
Mr. and Mrs Virgil Jordon rented the house of the late Jim Lewis and plan to move from Missouri. Kansas City visitors included LeRoy Frisbie family and Jean Frisbie at Roy Frisbie's home. Barbara Culbertson hurt her face coasting after a sled collision. Jesse Nelson visited his mother near DeSoto then returned home. Lexington Grange attended the February meeting at the Dents home with songs and a contest. Mrs Gress celebrated a birthday with friends calling.
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau held a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Jack Maloney's home with nine members and one guest Mrs. Lloyd Hegerman present along with home demonstration agent Miss Leona Tibbets who gave a lesson on finances. Refreshments followed and the group set March 7 for an all day meeting with Mrs. Gus Hadl.
Worden families and neighbors share meals and visits, while St John’s Evangelical and Reformed hosts Lenten services every Wednesday until Easter. A German service was held Sunday, with several Stoebeners noted among attendees.
Margaret Jehle and Lorrean Stevens of Lawrence visited the area. The Young People's League met for January at the church on Friday evening. Miss Martha Niebrugge of Kansas City stayed with relatives from Thursday to Sunday. The community mourns Frank Marshall who died Saturday morning. Funeral services were at Worden Evangelical Church led by Rev. E E Reep. Walter Steubener dined with Mrs. Sophia Schwarz on Monday. The Worden church will observe its sixth anniversary on Sunday February 11 with morning afternoon and evening services.
Belleview records note the death of E Beadleston in Clay Center Kansas and funeral services held Tuesday. Several residents visit relatives in Kansas City and Lawrence. Local gatherings include club meetings knitting lessons and a birthday gathering with refreshments. Clarence Crane recovers from a paralytic stroke and several households host guests and dinners.
Hopewell and Independence notes record last Thursday’s Hopewell Country Club session led by President Loren Williams with Mrs Ella Nichols as chaplain. Fifteen members attended along with visitors Mrs Laura Pearson and Mrs Thomas Lucas. a Valentine exchange and refreshments followed.
Family honors birthdays for Ray Reynolds and Mr Goff. Tecumseh Howard buys a new car. Ada Williams visits Drexel Tucker home while Mr Tucker is away. Mrs Dimple Settlers stays in Drexel Tucker residence. Purvis and Harmon host Arthur Gillman visit. Mr and Mrs Fred Purvis spend day in Lawrence visiting H W Peasley. Mrs Russell Greer visits mother Carrie Willama. John Keohane of Kansas City dines with William Adriance. Hopewell Community Club cancels January meeting due to weather and road conditions. Next regular meeting set for Friday in February. Will Vaughn hosts Carrie Williams and Albert Art Winters. Will Winters Doria and Max Moore visit. Hopewell school pupils with perfect attendance include Doris and Mary Newman Elsie Ma White June Lederer Charlene Johnson Billy and Patty Yake. Perfect in spelling list includes Doris and Mary Newman Marja Lee Purvis.
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