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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1932
Page
5
Society news from Cleveland features the engagement of Molly Lower to Dr William J Engel of Cleveland with details on their families and careers. It also covers Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae gathering and a busy social calendar including luncheons clubs and receptions with numerous local hosts, guests from Calgary and Ithaca named, and university ties noted.
Solo and duets by Linton Watkins on banjo and piano by Miss Alter and Miss Coffelt entertain at Clark and Cox Reading. Mrs Gertie K Johnston presents the Tetiring president Linton Watkins with a ring, then dancing closes the evening.
Miss Rachel Walters daughter of Mr and Mrs H B Walters of McCook Neb wed Merle W Hawkins formerly of Lawrence at the Congregational parsonage in McCook. Rev H J Stroh officiated with Mr Walters and Leroy Walters present. The bride, a McCook graduate, is a cashier at J C Penney. Hawkins, a Denver Capitol Pharmacy School graduate, works for McMillin Drug Co. They plan to live at 502 East Second Street McCook.
Roy Lawrence Market presents Wednesday specials on lamb, beef, pork, poultry, and pantry items. Fresh lamb legs and shoulders, beef cuts, chitterlings, ribs, and liver feature with varied per pound prices. canned goods, coffee, butter, soap, and groceries accompany a broad assortment.
Full attendance urged for Wiedemann's event with associate members asked to help. Mrs F W Gaunt to host Vendredi club luncheon Friday at 1. Miss Rosalie Blair visits from Lamont and Ruth Haller hosts bridge with Blair as high score winner. Trinity Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society meets tomorrow at 2 30. Mrs H T Jost hosts at 637 Rhode Island. Happy Hour club gathers Friday afternoon at 1808 Rhode Island.
A string of briefs notes people leaving for Washington and other cities after holidays. Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Bailey and son Reginald Jr. travel from Boswell to Washington for laboratory work after potash work near Boswell, N M. J H Bechtel visits son George at the University and brother Dr J R Bechtel. Lyle Johnson from Fischer Shoe Co spends time in Clay Center. Mrs A Weber and granddaughter Marguerite Gaskill go to Peoria Ill for a funeral. Dr and Mrs W W Russ visit Topeka. Edward T Riling Jr returns to Baker Univ Baldwin after holidays with his father ExT Rising. Mrs C E B Pontius sails to Chicago for hospital rest. Nell Pontius returns to Chicago for the winter. Benjamin Cool and two Calgary children visit Prof and Mrs A T Walker.
The listing outlines Tuesday January 5 and Wednesday January 6 programming for WREN and nearby stations. Notable entries include Russ Columbo and his Orchestra at 10, Hans and Frits in Popular Bits at 10:30, and Lew White Organ Recital at 5:09. A Culbertson Lenzo Bridge resume is noted among the items.
J during the holidays, left today to spend the winter in New Orleans. Miss Helen Harper attends the Washington School for Secretaries in Washington D C and has been visiting friends in the city during two weeks vacation. Mr and Mrs Dan Dutcher have returned to their home in Town City Ia after spending the holidays with Mr and Mrs C E Pontius of Lawrence.
Spire League members elected a new board at yesterday’s meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The group will meet January 11 at 2 PM to elect officers. roster includes Erna Corey and several others. The salvage store reported record business this year with many applicants seeking work and clothing.
Cooperation from the League to the Community Service Committee expands its work this year. Transients were fed and medicines bought for the ill needy. New shoes were purchased when suitable footwear could not be found, and residents’ responses to appeals are gratefully acknowledged.
The Supreme Court ruled that the reduced freight rates on grain, which had been put into effect last August, are set aside. The decision announced today in Washington affects national rail and shipping interests and redraws the price outlook for farmers and merchants.
Chief Justice Hughes writes for the court stating the commission should rehear the case at the railroads' request. He notes economic conditions shifted since 1928 and that by 1931 the commission was not justified in denying a reopening. A new hearing is deemed necessary amidst economic changes. Dr. J. R. Caffyn to Speak at Snyder meeting.
A new Vicks plan promises better control of colds at home using VapoRub VapoDrops and Nose Drops. The plan claims to reduce cold frequency duration and severity and to cut the family Cold Tax through a 24 hour treatment with both products. A trial guarantee offers refunds if not satisfied.
Mr Caffyn once led the Uni t sei Methodist Episcopal church in Norman Oklahoma and has ties to denominational and interdenominational ventures. He will address Evangelism in the local church next Wednesday evening. A representative group is urged to attend bringing a covered dish and sandwiches for families.
Two 16 year old boys escaped from the Boys Industrial School at Topeka last evening. Names given were Frank Wagner and Robert Burch. Police were notified by authorities at the school.
A divorce suit was filed yesterday by Collin Olmstead against Elia M. Olmstead. The petition states the couple married in 1929 and alleges extreme cruelty and gross neglect. The case appears in the Journal World classified section under Mrs.
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