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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1919
Page
5
Mr and Mrs F W Cutter attend the Varnum funeral in Vinland. Local society notes mention Matthews Lumber Co, Leavenworth visits, church connections, student volunteers fed into events, and various residents traveling to Baldwin Kansas City Emporia and Camp Upton related updates.
Dr Martha McGlynn cautions influenza prevention hinges on keeping the body strong to resist disease. She warns against thin shoes and stockings in cold weather especially for young women, advises sensible dress, and notes footwear as a key risk factor for catching colds. Also reports on Masonic Temple meeting details with Mrs Julia Hahn and Grand Matron Mrs Mattie Devis as guests, plus sorority pledges and teas at Pi Beta Phi and Alpha Xi Delta events.
Social meetings and receptions at Alma and University Club featured a Rebekah gathering a fish supper, a February 16 chamber music recital with piano and violin solos, and Trinity Guild program notes. Numerous social events include a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Lawson, Wah Wat Tay Jeo Camp banquet, Pi Upsilon pledge Lloyd A. Bacon, and a Soldiers Welfare Club meeting tomorrow afternoon.
The Brackett Pleasant Hour Club met February 12 with 13 members and one guest amid stormy weather. Olof Anderson and Anna Henderson led programs on Sweden while the group planned February 26 with Lucretia Bigsby. The Lou Jda Martin Chapter of the Military Sisterhood held its monthly meeting at the Court House electing officers and sharing French souvenirs including an officer's helmet. The Round Table gathered February 11 with 17 members. review of Bishop of Cottontown noted. The Review Club heard on legislative child welfare bills with Miss Helen Backer. Portia and Portia Club held Valentine entertainments with readings and guest talks.
The afternoon featured a shower for the Day Nursery run by the Salvation Army. Mrs Storey led the event with donations of towels washcloths soap and a large haul of smaller articles. Mrs W W Hutton and Mrs George Quer directed the meeting with dainty refreshments provided by hostesses Mrs Eula Longnecker and Mrs Green. Tom Harley visited Topeka briefly while Mrs Harley stayed overnight. Mrs M I Shawn returned from Linden Kansas and Mrs Carl Ketels planned a Kansas City trip. Mr and Mrs Harry Green attended the funeral of Earl Uhl in Baldwin.
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