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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1935

Page

8

Wedding Bells for Hilda Sommer and Glenn Laughlin

Miss Hilda Sommer of Newkirk Oklahoma wed Glenn Laughlin son of Tulsa in a February ceremony at St Francis Catholic Church Newkirk. Bride wore ivory satin with pink bouquets and was attended by Marie Sommer. Best man was George Sommer. A breakfast followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Tulsa after a short wedding trip.

Hilda Sommer Charles G. Sommer Newkirk Okla Glenn” Laughlin Avid T. W. Laughlin Tulsa St. Francis Catholic, Church Emil Ghysaert Johanna Hill Marie Sommer George Sommer Penca City St. Francis Catholic High School Lawrence Business College Gypsy Oil Company Sinclair Oil Company North Maybelle

Patriotic program enlivens India school despite bad weather

An appreciative audience attended Friday’s patriotic event at India school followed by light refreshments served by Mrs. Vanroy Miller and Mrs. Grant. In charge were Mrs. Ko Flde hous and Mrs. Jacqamain with songs by students, a George Washington life drill, piano solos, band performances, and a mixed quartet playlet. The next meeting is set for March 15.

India School Alrs William Knox H. Fischer Thomas George Washington Trene Jones Betty S. Grant Julia’ Fritzel William Grant Esther Thomas Arid Mulder Washington Hayden Jones William and Carl Knox Heoda

Woman's City Club Luncheon Speaker At Colonial Tea Room

Mrs Margaret Till McCarter of Tonekh will speak at a luncheon meeting of the Woman's City Club tomorrow at 1 o'clock at the Colonial tea room. The meeting is open to all women of the city, members or not. Oak Ridge Birthday club to be entertained. Wednesday at the home for Mrs Bertha Knop, with Mrs J C Herriott assisting. All members urged to attend as officers are to be elected.

Margaret Till McCarter Tonekh Woman's City Club Colonial Tea Room Oak Ridge Bertha Knop J. C. Herriott

Women Voters Study Group Hosts Dinner Bridge Club

The study group in government governing the League of Women Voters will meet tomorrow evening. Mrs Roy Moore, Mr J, and Mrs M F Tudson entertain their dinner bridge club Thursday evening. In honor of a Civil War veteran turning 0 years yesterday, the Women’s Relief Corps and Ladies of the G A R held open house at the Funk home Saturday afternoon. Sixty guests attended as friends sent varied birthday wishes and gifts from Richmond and local neighbors. Refreshments were served by Agnes Olson Eva Abraham and Jeanne to Bischoff. Mr Funk is in poor health but attended morning services yesterday. Continues with personal notices of Ben Wilson Irene Cleveland Jean Foote and others.

League of Women Voters Roy Moore Fuhk Women's Relief Corps Funk Lemuel Vinland Long Can Py Mrs. Funk Mr. Funk Richmond Mary Nadelhoffer al A. Burns Agnes Olson Eva Abraham Jeanne Bischoff Ben Wilson T. B. Wilson Seattle Wash California Irene Cleveland Rossville G. H. Constant Constant Jean Foote Mt. Scholasticn Academy Atchison Roy Lawrence C. Nelson Auburn Neb Dolph Simons Simons Leavenworth J. H. Hoefer Mary and Jack Topeka A A. W. Lamb

Tikkum the hero broken and seeks aid

In a troubled scene a hero named Tikkum is crushed and calls for help. He pleads aloud for a chance to mend his broken parts and regain his footing. The plea echoes as bystanders watch for a repair or remedy.

Tikkum

Social Calendar Items of Monday Through Wednesday

Social events scheduled include dinner bridge and teas at the homes of Mrs. George Hedrick and others. Clubs and associations such as the Lawrence Woman's Club, Finesse Club, Coeaperettes, and the Colonial group are listed with various luncheons, teas, and meetings across multiple locations.

First Methodist Episcopal church members long served

The text notes that First Methodist Episcopal church members have long been involved in church life, highlighting their enduring commitment and role within the congregation.

First Methodist Episcopal Chirch

Banner Springs couple announce Katherine Schmetz marriage

Mr and Mrs Frank Schmetz of Banner Springs announce the marriage of their daughter Katherine to Carl D Eggert on February 16 in Kansas City. Carl is the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Eggert of Lawrence.

Frank. Schmetz Banner Springs Kansas City Katherine Carl D. Eggert Fred Eggert Lawrence

D A R Members Plan George Washington Musical Tea

Betty Washington chapter D A R observes George Washington birthday with a 3 PM Saturday tea at Mrs H E B Don Carlos home. Assistants include Mrs B E Caldwell Mrs S W Atkinson Mrs J R Ulrich Miss Kathryne Wilson Mrs Arthur Marks Mrs J W Murray Mrs Floyd Rankin and Mrs W C Summers. February chapter meeting held at Mrs F L Barteldes home with $25 to city nurse and $10 to Constitution Hall in Washington D C.

Betty Washington D.A.R George Washington H. EB. Don Carlos BE. F. Caldwell S. W. Atkinson J. R. Ulrich Kathryne Wilson Arthur Marks J.W. Murray Floyd Rankin Jara Carter Wilson W. FL Shaws Kansas City

March event to honor Genevieve Redgrave mother Morris

George Airs announces a Friday afternoon gathering from 4 to 6 oclock to honor Mrs Genevieve Redgrave and her mother Mrs Fred L Morris at an unspecified location.

George Genevieve Redgrave Fred L. Morris

Luncheon Honors Mrs Funk Before Gulfport Visit

Mrs A Gifford V invites guests to a small luncheon at the Colonial at noon to honor Mrs T J Funk who leaves next week for Gulfport Mississippi to visit her daughter Miss Leng S Funk After luncheon guests will proceed to the hostess’s home for cards

A. Gifford V Loa Colonial

Apron Party Planned by Local Business Women Club

Mrs Boss Lawrence heads the February party committee of the Business and Professional Women's Club announcing an apron party at Colonix tea room on Wednesday. Reservations should be made with Mrs Lucille Allison by noon.

Boss Lawrence Business and Professional Women’s Club Colonix Tea Room Lucille Allison Lothorrow

Garment Strikers Tie Up Elevators In New York

In a garment center escalation, ten elevators in a 24 story building halted service. The Brokaw Building at 1985 Broadway moved workers upstairs while Mayor LaGuardia and arbitrators met to avert a citywide strike of about 1,000 buildings. Pay disputes ranged from 22 dollars weekly to 1,400 dollars yearly. Police guarded doors as strikers moved through the crowd outside. The conference involved Fiorello La Guardia, I. McGraily, George Mezuny, Joseph Ryan, William Collins, and other labor leaders as talks continued.

New York Garment Center Brokaw Broadway Manhattan Fiorello J. Lapusidis Satul Hibwared

British star Jessie Matthews Tops Granada Musical

A Cranada Granada program features Jessie Matthews in a one star photoplay built around her singing dancing and emoting. Critics praise her charm and range while noting strong photography and settings. The bill also includes a Cinecolor Sunshine Makers cartoon and two El Brendel comedies.

Mellywond Cranada Indy Miss Jessie Matthews Ine Evergreen Miss. Matthews

Faces Forgery Charge against L. G. Anderson

L. G. Anderson was brought back to Lawrence from Minneapolis with custody secured by County Attorney Rob Stevens and Sheriff Fred Vogler. He faces first degree forgery charges and awaits arraignment.

Anderson Lawrence Rob. Stevens Fred Vogler Minneapolis Alma

Veteran Civil War veteran celebrates 90th birthday

A weekend celebration honored Mes. Funk with friends, marking his ninetieth birthday at home on Saturday and Sunday. Members of the Women's Relief Corps and the Ladies of the G A R supervised the event.

Schoolmen Save Board Sum of 1175 on Paper

Neal M. Wherry and H. J. Sutherland argued a $1175 saving for the board, a claim seen as technical given the treasury. A faulty spring in the Liberty Memorial high school furnace caused a stoker to fail, leading to welding that kept the stoker running at a cost of $1. The board lacks $120 for a new stoker, risking manual stoking for the rest of winter if the weld fails.

Neal M. Wherry H. J. Sutherland Liberty Memorial High School Where Vv Sutherland Hoard of Education Lnrpely

G Caiss Simpson to Present Programs at ElDorado and Winfield

G Caiss Simpson, organ instructor at the University of Kansas, will present programs tonight at ElDorado and tomorrow at Winfield. In ElDorado he appears at the First Methodist church under the church choir. In Winfield he plays under the Winfield Organ Club at Grace Methodist Episcopal church.

Crise Simpson University of Kansas elDorado Winfield Grace Methodist: Episcopal Chareli

Enter Madame at the Varsity with Landi and Grant

The Varsity screens Enter Madame featuring Elissa Landi as a temperamental opera star who marries an American. Cary Grant co stars as her husband faces trials amid substantial on screen action. Also shown are A Charley Murray cartoon and a news reel.

Splendid Omusic Elissa Landi Cary Grant Miss Landi Charley Murray

All-Musical Vespers At University Auditorium

The forty-fifth All-Musical vespers at the University auditorium drew a good crowd yesterday afternoon. G Criss Simpson opened with Marche Religieuse. Mozart Piano Quartette featured Jan Chiapasso, Waldemar Seltch, Karl Kuersteiner, and Anglo Mi Swarthout. Ruth Orcutt and others assisted. Arthur Foote Night Piece for flute and string quartet drew praise, Mildred Hunt soloing on flute. Dohanyi’s Quintette in C minor slow movement impressed, Ruth Orcutt and University String Quartet delivering unity. Westminster A Cappella choir closed with four Russian anthems under D M Swarthout, praised for freedom and skill. Broadcast over KFRKU. Final Wespen set for March 17 will feature University women’s glee club and the University band.

University G. Criss Simpson Guilmont Mozart Jan Chiapasso Ensemble Twiste Waldemar Seltch Karl Kuersteiner Mi Swarthout a _drene Peabody Gounod Sapho Ab Higate Ruth Orcutt Laurel Everette Anderson Waldemar Ieltch Arthur Foote Mildred Hunt Topeka Cassist Dohnanyi Westminster A Cappella Choir D. M. Swarthout Kalinnikas Rachmaninoff Grete

Minor Traffic Violators Fined

Police court this morning fined a list of minor traffic violators including 0. Stansbury, W. H. Ulrich, Ben Marshall, Jim Swartz, Mccormack Crouch, F. E. Linville, and K. R. My Norwood.

Stansbury W. HH. Ulrich Ben Marshall Jim Swartz McCormack Crouch FE. OH. Linville My Norwood

Nazarene Church Holds Revival Meeting Through May 3

A revival began yesterday at the Church of the Nazarene on Vermont Street Nine teenth and will continue until May 3. Rev E T Ludwig, incoming pastor, conducts evangelistic preaching with Rev and Mrs Sutton of St Louis in charge of music presenting special features each night. Services start at 7 30 p.m.

Church of the Nazarene Nineteenth Vermont Marely T. Ludwig B. BR. Sutton St. Louis

Five-robber hold up at Granite reformery guards loss

At the peak of a Sunday breakout at the Granite reformatory five armed convicts robbed guard Bill Carley of his hat coat wallet and $20 Then one robber returned the wallet and the money remained untouched as the incident unfolded in broad excitement with no further details provided.

Okla Reformatory Bill Carley

Jury Awards 1400 to McCoy for Son's Death

The jury found Ed McCoy awarded 1400 against Thompson after deliberating Saturday. McCoy had sought 10000 for the automobile death of his son Levon McCoy in Johnson county last summer. Judge Meanstated ruled Thompson, though a packing company employee, was not acting in its service at the time, so the company not liable. Jurors were excused until Wednesday when the court resumes.

Ed McCoy L. Thompson Cudahy Packing Company Thompson McCoy Levon McCoy Johnson County Hugh

Patee Theater Shows Desirable Twosome In Drama

Jean Muir and George Brent deliver a splendid performance in Desirable at the Patee. The plot is familiar, but the cast and execution make it entertaining from start to finish. Willie Whopper cartoon and news reel add variety to the program.

Jean Muir George Brent Patee Theater Miss Muir Willie Whopper Patee

Soul as the central aim in Christian Science sermons

The article cites a Sunday issue of the Christian Science Sentinel and comments on the sermon text from Chronicles and a correlative passage from Mary Baker Eddy. It notes themes of spiritual focus over material sense and quotes lines urging cleansing of thought to align with divine law.

Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ Scientist Selene Mary Baker Eably Mast

Kanwaka 4-H Club Plans Meeting At Kanwaka School

Kanwaka 4 H Club meets Saturday evening at the Kanwaka school. The constitution will be read and adopted and plans for the county model club meeting laid. Program includes Roll call Tell something of Washington life Music appreciation Good health dismiss.

Kanwaka Community 4-H Vhe Kanwaka County Model Club Washington Doris Baton Mary Shields George Haverstock Lincoln Pauline Richards Willard Shaw Betty Christy George Haverstack

Frances Kilbuck Fined in Police Court for Drunkenness

Frances Kilbuck paid a fine this morning in a police court for intoxication. She faced a simple charge of being drunk and paid the amount assessed by the court.

Frances Kilbuck Sin Police Court

Community notice invites parents and students to join club work

A fragment announces that two miles from the school house, those interested in club work are invited to attend and parents are also welcome to participate.

Tance Zwo Miles

January Fire Losses Rise in Kansas Totals 252617

Fire losses in Kansas for January reached 252617 dollars, a 16000 dollar rise from December. The state fire division report shows 67 counties affected with losses ranging from 3 to 46020 dollars. Johnson County incurred the heaviest damage, Sedgwick second with 21771 dollars, and 245 fires were reported statewide.

Topeka Kansas State Department Oe Inspection and Registration Johnson County Sedgwick Petition Aieas

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