Social Calendar Highlighted University Women Events
A busy social week in Lawrence features the University Women’s Club thimble party at Memorial Union with guests including Dean F. J. Moreau and Prof. W. J. Brockelbank. Mrs. C. E. Decker hosts Friday bridge luncheon at Evans Hearth. 100 guests attended. The University School of Business to sponsor a smoker at the Colonial Tuesday. More events include tea for Mrs. Hodder, contract and bridge clubs at Evans Hearth, and the Kanwaka Farm Bureau meeting with a social luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Keeler
Evans Hearth
Mothéra’ League
Louise M. Breakey
Lee Verner F. Smith
A. J
C. C. Sherman
C. E. Decker
American Association of University ,Women
J. B. Mack
University Women’s Club
Memorial Union Building
F. J. Moreau
W. J. Brockelbank
Carl Althaus
H. B. Latimer
Hay
Mary Fee
Parke Woodard
F. Davis
Ivan Co. Crawtont
F. H. Hodder
Washington, D. C
Leonard Axe
University School of Business
Colonial
Kanwaka
Fragmentary quote hints at motive for gas purchase
Fragmentary OCR text quotes a line about nobility and a man named Jim working to buy gasoline. Limited context prevents clear identification of person or event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Home Aid society hosts first meeting of year
The January gathering at Mrs. J. J. Krum’s home featured new officers and guests, with reports on Christmas baskets for the needy, a talk by Mrs. Will Johns on New Year’s observances, and awards to Mrs. O. E. DeVore and Mrs. James Beishe. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Aid Society
J. J. Krum
H. G. van Neste
Carl Graeber
Will Johns
O. E. DeVore
James Beishe
H. W. Brune
Charles Dover
Local Social Pieces Note Holiday Travel And Appearances
Individuals and families depart for Florida for a month long motor trip and attend concerts in Florida. Professor Chiapusso reappears after a Florida holiday tour and is engaged for a January Topeka concert with the Kansas City Symphony under Karl Krueger. Others travel or return from holidays to homes in Arcadia Wichita Kansas City San Diego and New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Whipple
Ann
M. F. Hudson
Florida
Jan Chiapusso
Chiapusso
Kansas City
Karl Krueger
Topeka
Carl A. Reuter
San Diego
Cal
A. C. Reuter
Ethel Kelly
Memorial Hospital
J. L. Turner
Haskell Avenue
H. B. Bullene
Edna Lamb
Wichita
A. W. Davidson
Leland Miller
Faculty Recital Features Two Renowned Soloists
The final faculty recital of the year, in the Administration building auditorium at 8 PM, presents two artists of high standing. Howard C. Taylor, KU pianist, joins two piano solo groups and brings a long teaching and performance record, including studies under notable teachers and appearances with major orchestras. Marie Wilkins, leader of the Lawrence voice department since 1935, is highlighted for her extensive involvement in the school’s musical activities and her rising prominence as a singer and educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard C. Taylor
University of Kansas
College of Fine Arts
Syracuse University
Rafael Joseffy
Ernest Hutcheson
E. Robert Schmitz
Baylor College
Texas
Women’s College
Shorter College
Tulsa University
Chicago
Nashville
Memphis
Dallas
Atlanta
Syracuse
Cincinnati
Marie Wilkins
Fine Arts Music
Lawrence
Mrs Wilkins to Sing Queen of the Night in Recital
Mrs. Wilkins, a Cornell alumna and former Schola Cantorum student, will perform Mozart and Donizetti coloratura highlights Monday evening. Her career spans Paris training, Italian debuts, and leading soprano roles in the northeast and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkins
Cornell University
Paris
France
Schola Cantorum
Pelleas Et Melisande
St. Louis
Sheriff Initiates West Hills Traffic Observation Campaign
Reports from West Hills residents cite drivers ignoring stop signs and speed laws. Deputy Henry Collins will lead enforcement to curb offenses and urge careful driving, especially among students, to avoid Sheriff Vogler's heightened scrutiny. Australia has been settled for only 150 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hills
Fred Vogler
Henry Collins
Vogler
Collins
Australia
Crossword clues and community notes from Lawrence areas
A mixed page fragment with a large across and down word puzzle list followed by a long row of local social notes. The notes mention Lawrence residents visiting relatives in Topeka, Wellsville, and Kansas City, and a New Year gathering at various homes. Several families from Blue Mound and Fairview appear among the guests and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallan Richardson
Rita
Lawrence
Mary Hegeman
Alfred
Walnut Grove
Glenn Scott
Wellsville
H. J. Peterson
Jake Oehlert
Esther
Richard
Junior Missionary Society
Edna ‘Koehler
Fairview
Dorothy
Jackie Heegens
Donald Andrew
Clifford Third
Olathe
William Calder
Alwinna Thiry
Glenn Colburn
Colburn
High Prairie
Gill
J. L. Oehlert
Walter Johns
Mary Virginia
Martha Jayne
Doris Landis
Lena G. Jones
Otto Luckan
Landis
Tenee
Shirley Garratt
Nothes
Redfield
Cunningham
Léon Andrew
D. Dallas Jellison
Tucker
Valely
Chapel District
Walter
Parsons Glidden
Frosty T. Lawrence
C. N. Janeway
W. Garratt
Kansas City
Halmes
L. Oehlert
John Maloney
Neil Thayer
Mr. Lee
Veteran’s Hospital
Leavenworth
Hold Awards Court At First Methodist Church Dinner
The Brotherhood of the First Methodist church hosted a junior scouting dinner for Troop 52 led by Scoutmaster Gerald Smith with Everett G. Stith chairing the troop committee. Awards followed a flag ceremony and bugle music by Troop 55. multiple troops earned merit recognitions while Stansbury leads Troop 53. A second troop gathering at Trinity Lutheran featured new Scoutmaster Elmer Hartman and plans for Kaw Council meeting on January 20. A divorce suit was filed by Richard A. Henderson against Mabel Henderson in district court. couple residents of Topeka married November 24 1937 in Liberty Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Gerald Smith
Troop 52
Everett G. Stith
Adolph Ochse
Howard Sutherland
Raymond McCabe
Myron Metz
Ralph Graber
Edwin T. Burgess
Billy Jay Burgess
Mr. Graber
Wade Pierce
J. J. Lavery
Earl D. Hay
Earnest Boyce
Tom F. Anthony
Kansas City
A. F. Ayers
Tonganoxie
Ed Hunt
Billy Hunt
First Christian Church
James Naismith
Dajtoe
Duke D’ambra
Dr. Naismith
Edwin O. Stansbury
West Side Presbyterian Church
Brotherhood of Trinity Lutheran Church
Elmer Hartman
Dr. Shaffer
Trinity Lutheran Church
Kaw
Chris Copp
Camp Naish
Kaw Council
New Wyandotte High School
Richard A. Henderson
Mabel Henderson
Topeka
Liberty
Pleasant Valley Christmas Social and Visits Across Town
Local families gathered for Christmas at multiple homes including the Howards in Fairview and Oehlerts in Lawrence. Pupils performed a Christmas program at Pleasant Valley school with Betty Moore. Several couples visited relatives in Walnut Grove Knowledge Hill Ottawa and Holton while sharing meals and exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Peterson
C. N. Peterson
High Prairie
Gus Hadl
North Lawrence
A. P. Lynch
Evan Griffith
Evelyn
Charles Howard
Fairview
Mary Anderson
L. H. Thurman
Pleasant Valley
Betty Moore
Lawrence
Merritt Woodward
J. Ll. Oehlert
Charles Oehlert
Mary Hegeman
Walnut Grove
Mary Ann
Donnie
Will Kramer
Spitzer
Kansas City
G. A. Wise
Clifford Thiry
Ee Thiry
Leon Andrew
J. M. Heegen
E. B. Moore
Burk Edwards
C. E. Dunigan
John Maloney
Neil Thayer
Ottawa
Jack Keller
Jack Maloney
William McKay
Ray Hegeman
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C. E. Esterly
George Mills
C. E. Friend
Broer Gustafson
W. E. Spalding
Winfield Scott
Firs
Martin
Evans
J. D. Blocker
J. D. Stranathan
Florence Kunkle
Mississippi Street
Fred Williams
Clayton Hackman
F. F. Stockton
Geneva Monteith
Elmer Broat
Gamma Phi Beta
Clifton
B. . Bridge Club
B. Eddins
Clyde Babb
Walter Marckley
Marckley
H. E. Miller
Howard E. Miller
Mary Ellen Miller
John Thomasson
Rockhurst
S. C
Miller
Noble Sherwood, Jr
Tex
Jean Russell
Dorothy Werner
Sam- Jon Smart
Alice Russell
Mary Ruth Watermulder
Lawrence Camera Club
E. M. Owen
Minervian Club
David McCreath
Chris Springer
D. H. McCreath
Robert Quillen
Lake View Club House
Clarence Plummer
L. A. Bearman
Minnie Kahle
Plummer
Midland Rural Club
C. M. Jones
Paul Brune
Albert Schaake
A. W. Garvin
Henry Corder
R. C. Rankin
Patty Blow
Lone Omer
Linwood Cagers
Galloping Ghosts
Linwood
Floydelly
Ghosts
FI Vogel
Covey Joffine
Kelly
Knight
Day
Lumberman's
Neals
Ancient Rome
Danish Island
Dinate
Arthur Nelson
Bob Bayles
David Hay
Alan Stutz
Charles Fuller
Ralph Ward
William Watson
Glenn Carter
Gerald L. Smith
Eagle Palm
Eagle
Joe Bleakley
Farm Home
Donald McConnell
Eldred Jones
Life
Fred Broeker
Russell Warner
Cass
Gerald Lindenberger
John Pickens
Edwin R. Burgess
Robert Marshall
Leland Marshall
Richard Thompson
Star
Jerry Correa
Charles Corel
Haven Glassmire
Reading
Immage Sale
Coats
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