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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1973
Page
4
Johnson couple announce the engagement of Betty Jo Walker to Jerry Hood. Miss Walker is a KU sophomore and Hood a KU senior. A May wedding is planned.
Marvin Jardon former state commander of the American Legion spoke on patriotism at the Tau Chapter Alpha Delta Kappa meeting after a dinner at the Holiday Inn. He highlighted youth programs like Boys Nation, Cadet Lawmen Week, the oratorical contest, and an essay contest centered on Americanism. He also discussed POW returns from Vietnam and the Legion’s stance against draft dodgers.
Presante Mr and Mrs H W Love of 2626 Ala spent two months in California visiting sons and families. They saw Walter Love in Watsonville and Dell Love in Santa Barbara. Six Washburn University students earned Dean's Honor Roll for the 1972 73 fall term including J Lee Brown Margaret Ostling Jim Brown David Jensen Susan Rappard and Marsha Gordon.
Mrs Bonnye Vohden abandons plans for divorce after Navy Cmdr Raymond Vohden is released from captivity. The couple and children spoke by phone at Clark Air Base, then hoped to reunite at Memphis Naval Air Station as they adjust to life after eight years apart.
Social Activities Betty Washington chapter DAR hosts 1973 Good Citizens with honorees and mothers as guests at 1:30 p.m. at Douglas County State Bank Ninth and Kentucky. Faye Orelup chairs. hostesses listed. Beta Sigma Phi meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at 1619 E. 18th, changed from Wednesday. Couples dine at Elks Club. decorations by Mrs. Richard Anderson. KU Dames host Wednesday coffee at Ruth Lavin’s. cop guest Susan White. Lawrence Pioneer Club to lunch Thursday at South Park Rec Center with Centron film. Chapter CW PEO meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. DeLaughder’s. Self Culture Club meets at J. R. Mitchell home with current events program. Obligation Night observed at Degree Rebekah Lodge No. 4 Friday. Ruth Daum presides. February birthdays and anniversaries noted. Esther Messer provided cake.
Lawrence social calendar lists meetings this week including Sweet Adelines at 7 30 p m South Park Recreation Center La Leche League at 8 p m with Mrs Lyle Hettinger 130 Pinecone Drive American Legion Auxiliary Dorsey Liberty Unit 14 at 7 45 p m Legionaires KU Dames 8 p m Watkins Room Kansas Union Chi Omega Alumnae and Mothers Club 7 30 p m with Mrs Edward Blewitt 301 Arrowhead KU Engineerettes 7 30 p m First National Bank Community room La Sertoma Club executive board 7 30 p m with Mrs Russell Steen 718 Ind Wednesday KU Dames coffee group 10 a m with Ruth Lavin 1208 W 10th Spanish Play Reading Group University Women s Club 1 30 p m with Mrs Robert Gilmore 3484 Doral Ct Auxiliary to Lawrence Branch of National Association of Letter Carriers 7 30 p m with Mrs Walter Bryant 2905 Ala In Group Investment Club 9 30 a m at the home of Mrs Henry Shenk 1235 Ky French Play Reading Group 1 30 p m with Mrs Jan Moss 1741 W 19th College Hill Manor 1A University Women s Needlework and Chat Group 1 15 p m with Mrs Byron Walters 1080 Avalon Rd
The February meeting at First Presbyterian Church 2415 W. 23rd features an international entertainment program. The 7:30 p.m. event invites members to bring guests for the program.
A Small World event will feature women in native dress from several countries and folk dances. Represented nations include Colombia India Japan Jordan Libya Thailand Venezuela and Yugoslavia. Refreshments with pastries from various places will follow. Social committee co chairs include Mrs Phil McKnight and Mrs Turgutar with members Mrs George Crawford Mrs Kenneth McKenzie and Mrs John Wigington.
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