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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1957

Page

4

Pleasant Hour Club hosts Valentine's themed gathering

Members of the Pleasant Hour Club met at Mrs. C. J. Eriksen’s home with Mrs. James Topping assisting. Valentine centerpieces included red carnations and freesia while prizes went to Mrs. Guy Bigsby and Mrs. Wayne Parks. Seventeen members attended.

Pleasant Hour Club C. J. Eriksen James Topping Elmer Schneider Allan Kirby William Kirby Guy Bigsby Wayne Parks N. F., Thome T. H. Hack A. Bieber Jackie Elizabeth Sand Helen Parks A. A. Green Vinton Fishel Victory Club George Washington Bill Amyx Orvel Beer John Kennedy Adryn Grover

Lawrence clubs plot week of social events

Club notes list dinners, bridge, square dance and lectures at community venues. The calendar includes the Business and Professional Women dessert gathering with Mrs. Davis, Assembly No 25 at the Masonic Temple, Women's Relief Corps sewing, Recreation Club, Lawrence Flower Club luncheon with talks by Blair Adams, and Fidelity Shrine and Mothers Club meetings.

Klay M. Lawrence Mymnouth Business and Professional Worn Ralph Davis Learnard Ave Pearl Jones Esk Masonic Temple Vinton Fisher Warren Zimmerman

New Officers Named by KU Pyramid Club

Kansas Universitys Pyramid Club of the Pai Chapter Delta Sigma Theta elected spring officers led by Allura Gaines as president and Jacqueline Young as vice president. Also elected were Ber Nadine Johnson secretary Albertine Burt treasurer Carolyn Jo Smith social chairman and Ruth Henry devotional chair. New members include Frankie Brooks Villetta Dove Jacqueline Wilson and Liz Wyatt.

Pyramid Club Kansas University Pai Delta Sigma Theta Allura Gaines Kansas City Jacqueline Young Kas Bernadine Johnson Albertine Burt Carolyn Jo Smith Topeka Ruth Henry Frankie Brooks St. Louis Villetta Dove Jacqueline Wilson Coffeyville Liz Wyatt

Women Save Fort Scott Fort Old Fort Area Museum

The narrative credits local women with saving Fort Scott’s Old Fort area now a city owned museum run by the BPW Club. It details Blair Park creation, land purchases, and preservation efforts surrounding the 1840s Dragoons era buildings and Headquarters House, once linked to the Free State Hotel and Civil War actions.

Frank Reeds Fort Scott Kas Om Old Fort Army of the West Ralph Richards Scott Business and Professional Womens Club Goodlander Carroll Plaza Main Street U.S. 54 Blair Park Marmaton River First Dragoon 1St Mechanized Cavalry Fort Hospital Western Hotel Free State Jim Montgomery Kentucky John Brown Kansas Peggy Meara Headquarters

Hillcrest PTA Meets for Founder's Day Program

Hillcrest PTA gathers at 2 35 p m Monday with early dismissal. Dr Willard Shankel of Watkins Memorial Hospital and Bert Nash Clinic speaks on Delinquency Its Development and Control. Founders Day sketch directed by Mrs Earle Patton and fifth grade singing led by Mrs Thomas Ryther. Mrs Ray Wright state PTA pres

Hillcrest Pta Willard Shankel Watkins Memorial Hospital Bert Nash Clinic Earle Patton Thomas Ryther Ray Wright PTA

Willow Springs School District 51 February Meeting

Willow Springs School District 51 will host its monthly community meeting on Thursday night February 28. German instructor Sam F Anderson of Kansas University will present pictures and narrate his Russia trip. Paul Ulrich will conduct the meeting. The program at o’clock will be followed by cake and coffee. Arrangements are led by Dudley Flory Arley Flory Donald Churchbaugh and Dudley Flory.

Sam Anderson Russia George’ Washington Aura Willow Springs Sam F. Anderson Kansas University Paul Ulrich Dudley Flory Arley Flory Donald Churchbaugh

E U film host invited by Elbusch at Lawrence event

Elbusch director of child research ident invited as special guest at E U event to introduce a film made in Lawrence with a local cast. Election of officers will be held. Eudora Boy Scout Troop held a social hour with refreshments and a court of honor Monday night.

Elbusch E. U Cial Lawrence Eudora Boy Scout America Philip Everley John Scott Ronnie Means Richard Folks Dean Neal Kenny Lawson Richard Tuggie Emmet Wright Mike Lenihaw Jerry Kazmaier Larry Folks Carl Fleming

Kanwaka 4-H Club meeting notes from February

The Raw Valley Home Demonstration Unit met with Mrs. Morris Cleveland and Mrs. H C Bray, with twenty members and guest Mrs. Wesley Dockwa. They voted a five dollar Meart Fund contribution and planned a county convalescent home library. February Kanwaka meeting at Don Breithaupt's home drew fourteen members three leaders and three guests. Harold Mitchell presided, programs included tractor safety health talk parliamentary problem and a piano solo by Sylvis Breithaupt.

Raw Valley Home Demonstration Unit Morris Cleveland H. C. Bray Wesley Dockwa Meart Fund F. R. ‘Thompson Kanwaka 4-H Club Don Breithaupt Harold Mitchell Kenneth Clough Kenny Breithaupt Dennis Donald Mitchell Linda Wulfkuhle Douglas Breithaupt Sylvis Breithaupt

King and Queen of Greece Visit and Scout Leaders Campaign

Visits included Greece Italy Sicily Turkey and France with Deputy Defense Secretary Reuben Bell and Airman Bell among attendees. Local events featured a hospital party for veterans by American Women’s League Mothers and a birth announcement Paula Ann for the Willer family. Chancellor Murphy to speak in Kansas City launching Boy Scouts membership drive with over 1 000 attendees expected at Hotel Muehlebach breakfast.

Greece Reuben Robertson Italy Sicily Turkey France Majorca Gibraltar Bell Clyde V. Bell Tenn June Snow Lela Long Ben Bartz H. B. Conkey Lucy Conkey Albert Johnson Wadsworth Hospital Charles Willer Paula Ann Lawrence Memorial Hospital Fred Ratz Mission, Tex Lawrence Max Willer 4Th St Franklin JD. Murphy Kansas City

Talk of Judges Tonight at Kant KU Noncommercial FM

Kansas University's noncommercial FM station 91.5 will air a taped talk by State Senator Wil. The program outlines civic topics and features local audience interest in judicial matters.

KANT Kansas University Wil

Ford Riegle Selection Supreme Court Confirmed

A fragment indicates discussions involving Senator Riegle and a legislative session, noting a strict centering of balance and a talk about the Supreme Court selection during a legislature gathering.

Ford -Riegle Sen Rieglé

Lamp Shade Course Set for Adult Classes at Lawrence High

A six week lamp shade recovering course for adults starts Tuesday at Lawrence High School. Sponsored by the Education program and homemaking division of the State Vocational Department. Sessions run 7:30 to 8:30 pm with instruction by Mr Gladys Gridley. Attendees bring lamp frames and basic tools. a $3 fee is charged.

Lawrence High School State Vocational Department Gladys Gridley Deastong Logsdon Lawrence High School Eee

Local Social Notes and Naval Carrier Details

Mrs. Orra B. Lapham of Chanute will spend the weekend with Mrs. W. M. McGrew. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arnold of Merriam will attend the Kansas Nebraska basketball game here Saturday night. Clyde V. Bell Jr., airman USN, returned to Norfolk after a six month Mediterranean cruise aboard the USS Coral Sea. The carrier spent consecutive days at sea off Egypt during the Suez crisis as air cover helped evacuate American civilians. Distinguished visitors.

Orra B. Lapham Chanute W. M. McGrew Robert Arnold Merriam Clyde V. Bell, Jr USN Norfolk Mediterranean Coral Egypt Middle East

Founders Day observances and programs at three PTAs

The Eudora PTA meets at 2 30 p m Monday honoring past presidents with a free will offering for parent-teacher work and a play Scattered Showers by three high school girls directed by Mr Kiesow. East Heights PTA meets at 7 30 p m Monday with Glenn Kappelman presenting travel pictures and story of his trip to the West Indies. Cardley PTA hosts a Founders Day program at 7 45 p m Monday in the school auditorium featuring A Desk for Billie film and remarks by Richard L Schief-

Eudora Pta Kiesow East Heights Pta Glenn Kappelman West Indies Cardley Pta Billie Richard L. Schief

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