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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1929
Page
6
Mrs. Collins notes Sofia bargains favor low prices and frank haggling in shops while silk hose and ready made wear remain scarce. She describes life in Sofia with details on food, entertainment, dress, and public health work by the Rockefeller Foundation in Bulgaria.
Washington AP reports that the Children of the American Revolution will invite Herbert Hoover and Ann Hoover to membership. The Hoover grandchildren, ages eight months and two years, are eligible as children of Herbert Hoover Jr. The group, with a 12,000 member base, includes children whose parents belong to the Sons or Daughters of the American Revolution. The next national convention in Washington is planned for April, with events including a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier dedication in Alexandria, Virginia.
Dr and Mrs Collins describe Sofia’s bathhouses with solemn pools where locals avoid splashing. The city experiences rapid growth with cooperative apartments and chauffeurless cars surprising visitors. Little Boris the democratic ruler drives among common people, while Bulgarians warmly entertain guests. The Collins plan to return after a two month vacation.
Mrs Scanlan of this city married Milton Scanlan on Wednesday evening December 26 at the Hobbs home. The couple plan a southern trip with stops in New Orleans and Florida sites before settling in St Joseph Missouri where Mr Scanlan works with his father in the drug business.
Berlin reports Prussian state porcelain cups and saucers designated as mothers cups to honor women bearing their twelfth child. Officials plan to award over 150 cups as 1927 produced only eighty twelfth births, signaling a policy tied to improving family vitality and efficiency.
Miss Ruth Wellman will leave around February 7 for Amsterdam to take a designer position with Mohawk Carpet Mills. She will be joined by Miss Ruth Hill of Chapman as part of a large staff of designers for what is described as the United States’ largest rug company. they will stop briefly in Chicago before starting work in February under Rosemary Ketcham’s guidance.
Miss Wellman majored in English and studied in design, with outstanding work. Her designs were shown in the Mohawk company contest, at the Topeka fair, and in Washburn College exhibits. Additional pieces were displayed downtown during Homecoming last fall.
A vintage home cooking note provides several bean dishes including baked navy beans with salt pork and molasses, baked beans with tomatoes and onions, and roasted Lima beans. Instructions cover soaking, layering, and long slow baking with butter, sugar, and spice, attributed to Mildred Miller of Route 7.
Reports from Riga cited by Swedish papers say Baltic monarchists favor a monarchy with an American queen. Estonia debates electing Prince Bernadotte as king, recently married to Miss Estelle Manville of Pleasantville, N Y, which could place an American girl on the throne. Latvia’s nationalist party plans a Riga meeting inviting monarchists from nearby states.
In Alberta, Captain Wop May flies from Peace River with anti-toxin for Fort Vermilion and Little Red River amid diphtheria fever. The mission, sharing no contact, was expected to reach the fort after a 250 mile dash carried by dog sled relay for telegraph delays.
Rev F J Griffith of the Church of England mission at Tatungfu Shansi reports famine driven slavery affecting more than 17 000 women and girls in Suiyan. Some passed Yenmen Pass on the main highway into inner Shansi and were sold for about 100 000 gold. Brigands seized a caravan of 2000 camels loaded with rice to aid famine victims.
Miss Helen Beauchamp of Sabetha spends a week in Baldwin at the Alpha Chi Omega house with her sister Hester. The Kensington Club meets at Mrs. George Bretnall's Chapel Street home. The Ministers Wives Association holds a luncheon at Mrs. W. C. Thompson’s home on 9th Street with Mrs. J. D. Smith as president. President Wallace Fleming will leave for a series of meetings in Chattanooga, New York, Washington, Philadelphia, and a Baker reunion in Chicago, returning late month. Mrs. Charles N. Bailey acts as house mother at Zeta Tau Alpha until permanent chaperon is secured. Dr. and Mrs. James H. Gander visit in Baldwin before returning to New York City. Theodore Chitambar plans to leave for Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Mrs. James H. Gander hosts dinner for relatives, including Dr. and Mrs. Gander of New York, C. W. Arnett of Oskaloosa, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Junkins of Lawrence, Dr. and Mrs. Perry McPheeters of Excelsior Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Garder and son James, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kalbend and daughter Emma Caroline. Miss Muriel Fuller of Topeka visits, as Professor Applegate drives to Lawrence to meet niece Betty Applegate, Baker student. Mrs. Margaret Huff returns to Paola after visiting her mother, Mrs. Alexander Braner. Mrs. Forrest Bers and her daughter leave for Kansas City after tending a sick mother. Miss Lizy Brown remains with Mrs. Bruner during illness. Miss Ethion Stewart teaches at Wellsville High School.
Miss Helen Good returns to teaching after holidays in Burlington Junction Mo. and selects cast for Miss Cherry Blossom to be staged in Centenary Hall with Georgia Williams and Erma Winters in leads. OA Dewey Schmittendorf and three children improving after illness. Leisure Hour Club hosts New Year dinner at Ebright home. City Federation committee plans Kansas Day luncheon January 29 at Waring Tea Room and an address by Miss Florence I Snow on Kansass Artists at First Methodist social rooms. Everyone in Baldwin invited.
Mrs. Thomas A. Evans leads a Federation meeting promising an instructive address with tea to follow. Mrs. Florence Milburn, Mrs. Daniel Griffith and family visited Mrs. J H Gander. Rev Rector Green, newly moved to Baldwin, will assist in the endowment drive. Roy Schesser tuned pianos in Baldwin. Miss Kate Rankin visited Garber City and Topeka with Rev G H Rankin and Laura Ewing. January meeting of the group is noted.
The Association of University Woman met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. J. Williams with Dr. H. K. Ebright delivering an address on The Classroom and Character Education. An informal discussion followed. Treasurer Miss Clara Beach reported a strong treasury and another Baker girl scholarship may be offered next semester. The group has provided seven scholarships to date. Hostess Mary Margaret Williams helped serve tea, sandwiches and cake. Baldwin Branch of the Woman
A famous physician's Thoxine promises instant relief for coughs without chloroform or dope. It targets the internal cause rather than soothing syrups, with quick relief on first swallow. Pleasant for the family, also helps sore throat. Price 35c, 60c, and $1.09. sold by Round Corner Drug Co.
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