Social Calendar Highlights From Friday Events
Frid a y engagements include the marriage of Dorothy Dreyer to Fred Rumsey at the bride’s home. Chapter AZ PFE O luncheon and Entre Nous dinner at Colonial. Helianthus and contract clubs, plus University Women luncheon at Colonial. Tea by University Women at Myers Hall featured Prof. Hullinger. Thursday contract club met at Mrs. Docking’s home. Various meetings postponed due to weather and illness. upcoming AAUW luncheon at Colonial with speaker Miss Margaret Brown. Birth announced for Earl Skinner’s son. Kaw Valley Farm Bureau meeting at Mrs. Dunkley’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Marie Dreyer
Fred Rumsey
O'Clock
Cc. E. Dreyer
P. FE. O
Harold Constant
University Women's Club
Myers Hall
Edward Hullinger
Frank T. Stockton
Raymond F. Edwards
F. N. Raymond
1937
Raymond
J. D. Stranathan
L. D. Havenhill
Leonard Axe
R. W. Warner
E.C. Buehler
American Association of University Women
Colonial
Fred Ellsworth
Margaret Brown
Topeka
Kansas
Henry Asher
Kaw Valley Farm Bureau
George Dunkley
Harold Chamney
Entre Nous Club
The
Jennie Sings of Man Leaving Home Chaos
A 1937 Publishers Syndicate line hints at domestic tension as Jennie resents her partner staying away. The quip frames a household struggle where keeping the man at home proves impossible, reflecting era attitudes and wit in syndicated humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie
Publishers Syndicate
Local social notes hint at meetings and gatherings
Hobbies subject for Toll call. Two Beauceant members attended the meeting at the Masonic temple where Mrs J F Eberhart served refreshments with red roses and candles. Mrs S C Hinshaw hosted the E O W bridge club lunch at her Colonial home. Mr and Mrs George Miller to host a family dinner with Leavenworth guests including the Chase family. Fire Side Forum postponement announced. Mrs A L Kirchhoff hosted a dinner bridge, with prizes won by Mrs M S Winters and Dr L H Frink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cette
Masonic Temple
J. F. Eberhart
Mr. Eberhart
S. C. Hinshaw
Colonial
J. H. Holloway
George Miller
Leavenworth
G. M. Chase
George, Jr
C. W. Chase
F. A. Cased
A. L. Kirchhoff
M. S. Winters
L. H. Frink
Personal News: Benedicts to Arizona Trip and Medical Updates
Mr and Mrs Warwick Benedict plan a late month automobile trip to Arizona seeking warmer sunshine for his recovery after five months of illness. Prof G W Stratton returns from the Pacific coast with son John from Palo Alto and Seattle. Dr T J Leasure leaves for Solomon to assist sick relatives, expecting to be away several days. Mrs B F Nannings undergoes a 3 ton sillectomy at Memorial hospital. Mrs F A Casad visits from Leavenworth. Robert Wilson has a tonsillectomy at Memorial hospital. Prof E D Hay travels to Kansas City to be with Mrs Hay ahead of her operation at Bell Memorial hospital. Mrs Hay injured in a last fall auto accident. Dr and Mrs F C Allen return from Kansas City where daughter Mrs Allen Hamilton is improving after an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick Benedict
Arizona
Benedict
G. W. Stratton
Pacific Coast
John Stratton
Palo Alto
Calif
Leland Stanford University
Seattle
T. J. Leasure
Solomon
B. F. Nannings
New Hampshire Street
Memorial Hospital
F. A. Casad
Leavenworth
George F. Miller
Massachusetts Street
Robert Wilson
E. D. Hay
Kansas City
Hay
Bell Memorial Hospital
Trinity Lutheran elects officers at annual meeting
Despite cold weather many attended the Trinity Lutheran church meeting where Obed Trompson presided and Prof. J. P. Jensen served as secretary. New officers include councilmen J. P. Jensen Gottlieb Nieder and W. E. Sandelius trustee Ed W. Schaake and treasurer E. B. Martin. The Rev C A Puls presented a nine point program for stronger organization and active member work. A supper followed, with songs by Clyde Laessig and Mrs. Robert Price accompanied by Mildred Reuter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Obed Trompson
Prof
J. P. Jensen
Gottlieb Nieder
W. E. Sandelius
Ed W. Schaake
E. B. Martin
C. A. Puls
Church Council
New Women’s Organization
Ollie Kerr
Mesdames Corey and
Schultz
H. W. Emick
Clyde Laessig
Robert Price
Mildred Reuter
A House and Barn Burn in North Lawrence
Fire destroyed the home of Andrew Martin in the 800 block on Lyons Street after a barn ignited first. The cause remains undetermined. The Martin family salvaged little personal effects as the fire department, hampered by no nearby city water supply, arrived too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Martin
Lyons Street
North
Lawrence
Martin
Ben Franklin Week Observed at Liberty Memorial High
The regular weekly assembly at Liberty Memorial High School featured W. A. Dill from the University of Kansas speaking on Printing Education. The program, run by the school’s printing classes, marked the nationwide Ben Franklin Week with a baritone solo by James Van Dyke of the KU band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Dill
University of Kansas
Liberty Memorial High School
Dill
James van Dyke
Car theft note reveals fuel range and getaway location
Sipe knew his automobile capacity. Deputy Hartley said the stolen car had enough gasoline to travel 84.4 miles. It was found abandoned at Panhandle, about 85 miles away, and out of gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalhart
Tex
Phi
Sipe
Hartley
Panhandle
Ear muff weather on the Hill fuels campus chaos
Snowbound KU campus scenes reveal car pileups and stalled buses. John Chandler and Keith Swinehart struggle up Mississippi Drive amid sleet, while professors dodge rolls and students bunk in beds. Dance plans by Hop Managers face a bluesy forecast as frigid air and wind chill chill the Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Althe
Chi Omega
John Chandler
Jayhawker
Sigma Chi
Keith Swinehart
Gamma Phi House
Mississippi Drive
Union 1
Chandler
Ploces
Ohio Circle
Fourteenth Street
West Campus Drive
Delta Tau
Fritz Meyn
Kappa Sigma
Swinehart
Wrecker
William Kollender
Military Department
K. U
Publisher J C Denious Honored By Dodge City Men
More than 200 Dodge City and professional men honored J C Denions last night with a surprise dinner marking the 25th anniversary of his founding of the Dodge City Globe as a daily paper. Speakers included Henry J Allen and Jack Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge City
Jan
J. C. Denions
Dodge City Globe
Henry J. Allen
Topeka State Journal
United States
Jack Harris
Hutchinson, Herald and News
Allen
Denious
The
Globe
Death of Ella Peacock 79 Former Topeka Resident
Miss Ella N. Peacock 79 died last night at a nephew’s home in Kansas City Kansas. A former Topeka resident from 1875 to 1936 she worked for the Rock Island railroad and helped catalog a bird collection. She later worked at the state house and University of Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
Ella N. Peacock
Topeka
Fred P.J .Gree
Lawson to Speak at Kaw Area Boy Scouts Meeting
Paul B. Lawson dean of the college of liberal arts will address the Kaw Area Boy Scouts annual council meeting at the University January 21 on You and Your Boy. The annual dinner follows conferences by Scouters from 11 counties with tea for attending women at Spooner Thayer museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Lawson
College of Liberal Arts
Kaw Area
Boy Scouts of America
Memorial Union
Kaw
Spooner-Thayer Museum
Newspaper Man Orion H Newman Dies In Missouri
Orion H Newman a 48 year old telegraph editor of the Kansas City Star for 11 years died at relatives home in Trenton Missouri. He had been ill since February last year. Newman began his career on the Trenton Republican in 1910 joining the Star in 1920 and becoming telegraph editor in 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Orion H. Newman
Telegraph
Kansas City Star
Newman
Trenton Republican
The
Star
Weekend Visits Spread Across Two States
CLEARFIELD residents hosted and visited relatives with trips touching Topeka Falls City Wellsville and Eudora. Families including Brecheisen Oberst and Breithaupts gathered for dinners and afternoons with siblings and cousins over the weekend. Emma Breithaupt Milo Wotan and Beatrice Rochester were among those mentioned in the extended family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Weil
Topeka
George Brecheisen
Edd Qberst
Falls City
Neb
L. B. Mignot
A. F. Neil
Wellsville
John Brecheisen
Phillip
M. Breithaupt
C. C. Florence
Lawrence
B. F. Breithaupt
Emma Breithaupt
Milo Wotan
George Vitt
W. J. Selzer
Emma Schnider
Eudora
Emma Johnson
Phillin Brecheisen
Many Local Residents Attend Family and Social Events
Alvin Johanning and Orville Puckett families motored to Paola while Mrs. Katie Wilson of Lawrence visited the Johanning home. A wolf drive is planned for January. Her man Pohl died after prolonged illness. Bullet wound from a hunting accident healed. Several residents traveled to Manhattan Ottawa and Baldwinville. Card party hosted by Raymond Breithaupt. New Year dinners and a Busy Bee club party followed New Year’s Eve and Day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Pohl
Alvin Johanning
Orville Puckett
Paola
Charley Gillilands
Harry Flory
E. B. Enyart
Manhattan
Katie Wilson
Lawrence
Anna Johanning
George Bechtel
Ottawa
Elmer Rappard
Margaret Mae
Miss Edna Koehler Visits Family in Harris
Miss Edna Koehler of Fairview spent Friday and Saturday with her sister Mrs Walter Pohandi, and with Mrs Regina Steen and Mr and Mrs Frank Steen of Harris. The visit included Sunday activities with the Steen family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Koehler
Fairview
Walter Pohandi
Regina Steen
Frank Steen
Harris
Suny
Honor Roll and Attendance Notes in Local School
Doris Cox June Robison Mari ilee Robison and Leroy Robison posted an average of 94 for the fourth month. Other honor roll students scoring 90 or higher include Richard Johnson Fay Young Leta Cox Gleneice Cox Wilma Johnson Fern Young Minnie Mac Xilgore and Glen O Connor. Glen O Connor was accidentally omitted from the perfect attendance list. P Q Ludwig of Memphis Mo returned home Tuesday for a week with Mr and Mrs Lee Robison and family. Mrs Grace of Cleborne Kan visited this week with her sister Mrs H H Stoneback Mrs Fred Scott and daughter Joan who returned home Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Cox
June Robison
Mariilee Robison
Leroy Robison
Richard Johnson
Fay Young
Leta Cox
Gleneice Cox
Wilma Johnson
Fern Young
Minnie Mac Xilgore
Glen O'Connor
P. Q. Ludwig
Memphis
Lee Robison
Grace
Cleborne
Kan
H. H. Stoneback
Fred Scott
Joan
Family Dinner At Johnson Home New Year Celebration
Mrs John H Smith entertained eight children and many relatives at New Year’s Eve dinner at her daughter Mrs H W Phillips home. Guests included Frances Smith of Chicago and extended families from Lake City Manchester Oklahoma Sterling Pleasonton Olathe Pendennis Weolls ville and more. The party stayed for several days of visiting before Saturday. Mr and Mrs Earl Hayes of Darlington later brought Mrs O Connor home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aing
Johnson
Star
John H. Smith
H. W. Phillips
Frances Smith
Chicago
J. A. Simmons
John
Margaret
Virginia
Lake City
C. M. Smith
Frances
C. M
Melvin
Manchester
Okla
Silas Smith
Sterling
J. R. Smith
Pleasanton
Peggy
Olathe
W. T. Smith
Dighton
Everett Wheatcroft
Louis
Francis
Donna Lee
Pendennis
Harry Carpenter
Weollsville
Joyce Platt
Phillips
Christmas Week Visits Across Lawrence Mohler Home
Mr and Mrs Brig Mohler of Lawrence hosted a weekend gathering with Mr and Mrs B H Mohler and family. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bill Wells and Nancy Carol Smith with Hazel Geraldine Wells visiting grandparents. Christmas week saw Nancy Carol Smith, Hazel Geraldine Wells, and others at Grandma Bowers in Centropleis. Doris Heffner spent New Year’s Day with Jose Heffner’s grandparents in Worden. Olin Heffner Doris joined New Year’s Eve supper with Elmer Lutz Otto Hack and Glenn Schwartz families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brig Mohler
Lawrence
B. H. Mohler
Bill Wells
Mohler
Persinger
Nancy Carol Smith
Hazel Geraldine Wells
Maxine
Nellie Fay
Edna May
Mary Helen
Everett Bond
Cwrla June
Caroline
Franklin
Grandma Bowers
Centropleis
Doris Heffner
Jose Heffner
Worden
Olin Heffner
Doris
Elmer Lutz
Otto Hack
Glenn Schwartz
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Association of University iWomen
J. G. Blocker
George D Docking
A. Casad
G. Blocker
Laurence Woodruff
Blocker
Congregational
Association of Affiliated
E. F. Abels
Kansas Women's Republican Club
Fourth District
Sunflower Hotel
Abilene
Abels
G.A.R
Earl Skinner
Kappa Alpha Theta
Mortar Board
Martha Tillman
Martha Peterson
Betty Belle Tholen
Ruth Learned
Barbara Pendléton
Betty Ruth Smith
Florence Lebrecht
Fred. Williams
J. R. Ulrich
Het Robert Quillex
Fireside Forum
Congregational Church
North Lawrence
Buceae
Ee. Rathin
Fashion Bureau
Lamience Lsily Journal-World
Ewing Ave
South Bend
Ind
Soph Hop
Altho
Joe Venuti
High Orchestra
Kangag City
Union Ballroom
Sour Owl
Edwin Burke
Fraser Theater
Kk. U
William Jewell College
K. U. Jayhawker
University Senate
R. F. Canuteson
J. C. Denious
Garden City
Ella Peacock
Clearfield
FP. Breithaupt
George
Emma Reeves
Eileen Breithaupt
Miss Are
Raymond Brecheisen
Theodore Thoren
Bi F. Breithaupt
Walter Pooch
Archie Meeder
Russel Evinger
Bucyrus
Maurice Barthel
Louise Barthel
Emma Deckwa
Alberta Deckwa
Paul Hausman
Springfield
Lorena Williams
Edgerton
Phillip Sabriel
Pawl
Marence Hausman
Minnie Hausman
Henry
Wesley
Edward Deckwa
Alma Breithaupt
Gabriel
Lyle H., Boren
U. S. House
Rene S
Associated Press
Ato
Excelsior
Sigel
Colyer
Aca
Suuy
Vicks Va
Tingerie
Mass
Null Optical CO
Royal Shoe Store
Bayer
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