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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1940
Page
7
Society contributions for the Society column must be received at the Journal-World office by noon on the publication day.
Tuesday features Bie of K U Engineers and multiple bridge clubs led by Mrs. Harl Eben and Mrs. L E Rice among others at Evans Hearth and Colonial venues. Wednesday includes luncheons teas and dinners with Educational Council and Phi Chi Theta. Thursday schedules include P S O luncheon Newcomers Club and University clubs plus Institute events across several homes.
Community clubs and families held luncheons, dances, and meetings across town. Notable events included Valentine themed decor, bridge winnings by multiple hosted guests, theater outings, and garden talks, with plans for anniversaries and forthcoming club programs.
Various afternoon gatherings are planned including Mrs D H Spencer hosting with All This and Heaven Too review at 2 30 pm at 1105 Vermont. Mrs Hedrick hosts Thursday contract club while Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid meets tomorrow. A baby named Rees Murray born Feb 7 in Kansas City is announced.
A summary of cultural offerings and social events including Indian life depictions by artists Blue Eagle and Crumbo, a Green Grow the Lilacs play at Tulsa University, and visits to historical sites near Tulsa. Community clubs, tea events, and card groups hold meetings and entertainments at local venues such as the Odd Fellows hall and Evans Hearth, with notable hosts and guests.
The Leisure Hour club meets tomorrow at 1012 Rhode Island street hosted by Mrs. David Watson. R.A. club gathers Friday at 2101 Vermont street for a 1 PM covered dish luncheon. Royal Neighbors meet Thursday at Holloway's hall at 2 PM with hostesses Mrs. Blanche Grimes and Mrs. S. J. Runkle. The New York PTA Past Presidents hold a Thursday February 15 gathering at 7 PM, then attend founders' day at 7:30 PM. Mrs. Henry M. Hobart Jr. broadcasts noon tomorrow on NBC blue with topic Streamlined Journal of the Air. Beverly Jean Daniels born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Daniels of 811 Rhode Island street. formerly Miss Lyda James.
Mr and Mrs W E Spalding left yesterday for Corpus Christi and other Texas points, planning to stay until about March 1. Miss Ruth Adair of Washington DC arrived to visit her mother Mrs A R Adair. Mr and Mrs H D Johnson went to Horton to attend a cousin's funeral. Mrs C L DeWatteville has returned from New Orleans.
The report notes a visit to Mardi Gras and Gulfport Mississippi. It lists accompanying persons including Mrs. Oliver DeWatteville of Tulsa Oklahoma and mentions several locals traveling for short visits with relatives in Denver. Mrs. Chris Armstrong returned today from Memorial Hospital.
Mrs Frank Horrell of the Vinland Farm Bureau unit won second place in a state canning contest at Manhattan during Farm and Home Week. Her exhibit represented Douglas County Farm Bureau women and was selected at the county women’s achievement day last fall. Eighteen Douglas County residents attended Farm and Home Week, with six serving as regular delegates.
Columbus Ohio ad for Dr F M Edwards who has treated constipation and related symptoms for over twenty years. It touts Olive Tablets as purely vegetable and able to promote gentle bowel movements and stimulate bile flow. Available in 15¢ 30¢ and 60¢ sizes.
The article lists several unit delegates including Mrs H G Van Neste from Oak Ridge, Mrs Mary Springer from Riverside, and Mrs Aubrey Fishburn as advisory committee chairman with Miss Leona Tibbetts as home demonstration agent. Other attendees included Mrs Will Allison, Mrs C E Dunigan, Mrs L O Armstrong, and Mrs Roland Roney from Pleasant Valley, plus Mrs Kate Toms and Mrs Deal Six from Oak Ridge and Mr and Mrs Harold Chamney, Mr and Mrs Charles Topping, and Fred Laptad.
Approval of Franklin County's 162,276 WPA road improvement project was received. County Engineer Fred Gardner said work will commence soon with 100,284 dollars from federal funds and 61,992 dollars furnished locally.
The initiative plans to hire 145 WPA laborers for the year, supporting local employment through assigned tasks and site work.
Harvey Pierre Jolley of Pennsylvania renounces French citizenship after birth in France to become a U S citizen. The classified page offers quick options to find a new home or a rental.
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