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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1940

Page

6

Youth International Christian Movement to Meet January 8

Wells Smith announces a Monday evening supper meeting at First Christian church for twenty delegates from city churches. The Youth International Christian Movement aims to unite Christian youth world wide to formulate a social and educational program for world benefit with honorary presidents Dr. Charles M. Sheldon William Allen White and former Governor Harry Woodring.

Youth International Christian Movement First Christian Church Wells Smith Smith College of Emporia Charles M. Sheldon Topeka William Allen White Emporia Harry Woodring

Barrister files divorce petition against Vivien Leigh

London January 5. Barrister Herbert Leigh Holman filed for divorce from actress Vivien Leigh star of Gone With the Wind with Sir Laurence Olivier named as co respondent. The action appeared on the undefended list of divorce actions. Cigaret burns awnings Wichita Kansas January 5. A burning cigaret stub fell from a tenth floor window causing a fire on four lower floors and damage to a fifth floor awning. Loss estimated at $50.

London Herbert Leigh Holman Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Wichita Kan

Overbrook Citizens to Publish Scranton Gazette Record This Week

The Overbrook Citizen reports the Overbrook publishing company will publish the Scranton Gazette Record this week. Local social notes recount holiday visits and gatherings, including Mr. and Mrs. Campbell’s golden wedding anniversary and Christmas dinners hosted by several families.

Overbrook Couple Wed In Michigan Valley Service

Hold Everything igan Valley to Charles Pierce son of Mr and Mrs Charles Pierce of Overbrook were married at the Methodist church in Michigan Valley. Rev J P Grob read the service. Miss Alice Kaff sang with her sister Mrs Leland Kaff assisting. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home near Michigan Valley. The couple plan a short wedding trip and will live on a farm south of Overbrook. Numerous Overbrook residents attended the ceremony and related events.

Igan Valley Charles Pierce Overbrook Methodist Church Michigan Valley J. P. Grob Alice Kaff Leland Kaff George Serrigo Banning Joe Coffman John Joan Edward Platt Carl Thomas Marlee Fishburn Clyde Kaff Virginia Coffman Doris Coffman Albert Coffman Fred Marshall Bob Clark D. B. White Clyde Cordis Stella Craig Lawrence Eastern Star Lloyd Coffman Maxine Mary Frances Heil Hampshire Manhattan Dan Umberger Paris Tenn Dean Harry Umberger

Roy Lawrence Market Saturday Specials

Turkeys ducks and geese dressed on orders with fat hens at 15c per lb live weight dressing free Roasting Chickens 6 to 8 lbs 15c lb live weight Fresh Country Eggs Pork cuts and roasts priced per two pounds Lamb cuts and beef cuts with multiple price points Fresh fruits vegetables and oysters available by the pint or standard size Stop and Shop and Deliveries to all city areas through phone 272.

Arrival of Dennis Scott Coffman at St Francis Hospital Topeka

Mr and Mrs Leo Michael announce the arrival of a son Dennis Scott at St Francis hospital Topeka on December 21 Grand parents are Otho Brettinger and Dan Maichel Mr and Mrs Ross Coffman and Mr and Mrs Roy Simon of Overbrook were among the guests at the celebration. E E Tyner and family hosted holidays in Kansas City for their daughters and families including Karnes Harding Albright Coffman and O’Leary.

Ross Coffman Roy Simon Overbrook Leo Michael Dennis Scott St. Francis Hospital Topeka Otho Brettinger Dan Maichel E. E. Tyner Kansas City Keith Karnes Jack Harding Ernest Albright Carl] Coffman Carl, Jr C. Albright Ed O'Leary Charles Redmon John Redmon

Local families spend holiday in Kansas City

Mrs. Cora Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Platt and Mary Helen, with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hartman and Mrs. Fred Walker, spent Wednesday in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Allen and Harold entertained holiday guests, their daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore Nichols and Nathalie of Eudora, along with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Allen Jr. of Lone Tree.

Tawa Cora Cook Edward Platt Mary Helen Fred Hartman Fred Walker Kansas City Hugh Allen Harold Gilmore Nichols Nathalie Eudora Bis Hugh. Allen and Son Lonetar

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