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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1956

Page

6

Community Club Notes From Friday And Saturday Events

Community clubs and social groups in Lawrence hold dances, dinners, and meetings across Friday and Saturday. Notable gatherings include the Amigo lunch club at 1 15 pm Monday, the Year Round Club on 1935 Ohio St at 2 pm Tuesday, and the Writers Workshop and bridge sessions at Universite Chile. The Lawrence Woman's Club hosts a guest day Monday at 2 20 pm with tea afterward, while the Trinity Service Class meets Monday 7 30 pm and Engineering Wives convene Tuesday 7 30 pm in the Museum Lounge. The Auxiliary to VFW Post 852 meets Monday 8 pm, Past Presidents Club dessert Monday, and various local clubs briefed with program topics ranging from Kansas bridges to Central American themes.

Claby Franz Wotemann Piei BO Rare Sfereredi Club AL TE Les Bom WoLee Tides Castle Tea Room Pine Lawrence Country Lawrence Colony The Satna Society of New England Waren Floyd Rankin Pulvie Fiteary Universite Chile C. J. Winter Ohio St Kansas Bridge E. C. Ricketts Lawrence Lawrence Woman's Club

Civic Affairs dinner attendees listed from local communities

Mrs Ernest Johnson of Chanute and John G Stutz of Topeka attended the Civic Affairs dinner of the League of Women Voters at the Eldridge Hotel Thursday. Other notes include Florence Knox returning to Coffeyville, E J Knox's sister visiting, and hospital stays and family visits in the area.

Ernest Johnson aiChanute John G. Stutz Topeka Ague of Women Voters Otel Eldridge Hnson Anute Tribune Stutzf Florence Knox Coffeyville E. J. Knox Agene Fewel Journal-World Tence Memorial Hospital Hugh Randall Wichita A. B. Ewing Albert Noever Dallas Tex Orville Stone Stone Sal Bob Gibson Gibson George F. Humphrey Paso Calif W.binson Over Park Joh.Gage Ottawa As City Lawrence Howard Brown Miss Dicker American IL of Education Emporiaturday Mauck B. Holmes Tenn. St Law Memorial, Hospital

Designer Gottlieb Builds Romantic Era Style Spotlight

New York fashion scene buzzes as designer Gottlieb debuts dramatic day and evening gowns. He favors chiffon silk organdie and lace with frosted appliques and jewel accents. White frosting day dresses in navy silk feature wide lace collars and lavish organdie trimming, while the season foresees bold jewelry trends and refined children’s wear previews.

Uomutry New York David Gottlieb Gottlieb Jook

Ranch wide rover patchwork fabric remnants

Cotton remnants available in 20 by 20 inch squares suitable for patchwork covers. Ideal for quilting and small projects. Sold in bundles for quick crafting.

Rover

Meetings on Jan 28 By Soil Bank Program of Women's GOP Club

Kansas Womans Republican Club in Topeka will host a January 28 annual meeting with Gov. Fred Hall of Kansas and Mrs. Marjorie Benedict national Republican committeewoman for California as headline speakers. The luncheon at 12:30 features Benedict with a legislative panel including Senators Carlson Schoeppel and Rep. Clifford Hope. Registration starts at 9 a.m. in Topeka Club House.

Soil Bank G.O.P. Club Kansas Womans Rerpublican Club Topeka Jan Fred Hall Kansas Marjorie Benedict National Republican Marjorie H. E Benedict Republican National Committee California Topeka Boulevard Jane Sil Ervin L. Peterson Kansas Board of Agriculture Peterson

Wrong Lever Makes News in Charleston West Virginia

An unidentified woman at Dryden and Bullit Streets pulled the lever in a utility pole box expecting the Charleston Daily Mail. Instead three screaming fire engines arrived yesterday after a newspaper-dispensing bag hung on the pole near the fire alarm box.

Charleston. W.va Charleston Daily Mail Dryden and Bullit Streets

KIDC Official Resigns From Kansas Development Commission

Topeka Neil Fuller of Beloit submitted his resignation from the Kansas Industrial Development Commission. No reason was given. Ful ler’s term would have expired March 31. Gov. Fred Hall announced the resignation and said no successor decision has been made.

Topeka Neil Fuller Beloit Kansas Industrial Development Commission Fuller Fred Hall

Scot Battlers to Cyprus as British Parachute Force Readies

A 2nd battalion of Scottish Highland infantry was ordered to go to Cyprus to join parachute troops arriving in the British Mediterranean outpost. About 2000 battle ready parachutists were flown to Cyprus in the last 24 hours as a precaution for British interests amid Middle East tensions.

London Belprus Fire Brigade Cyprus Middle East

Douglas County GOP Women's Club Meets at Municipal Building

A meeting of the Douglas County Women s Republican Club is scheduled for Monday afternoon at 2 o clock in the Municipal Building at 8th and Vt St. New officers will be elected.

Alford Clarke Lawrence Colony National Society of New England Floyd Rankin Beulah Ricketts New England Douglas County Women's Republican Club 8Th and Vt. St

Businessman Beaten With Croquet Mallet in Hiawatha

LU AWATHA PCODimmock a wealthy businessman founder of the Citizens State Bank of Hiawatha and organizer of the Dirrork Mortgage Co was robbed and beaten by a cheque caller last night He recalled leaving his car near a wall at his home and waking 35 minutes later in a neighbor's house He was taken to a hospital The businessman lived alone and had notable local business roles.

LU Awatha PCO Dimmock Dimimnock Ono I.mimock Dimmoeck Citizens State Bank of Hiawatha Dirrork Mortgage Co

Hall Criticizes Park Authority After Stormy Meeting

Gov Fred Hall voiced disappointment with progress by the Kansas Park Authority after a stormy session. Chairman John Thompson of Parsons attended the chief executive's office and brief discussions followed. Thompson left amid an announced leadership shakeup and a dispute over a proposed budget.

Topeka Fred Hall Kansas Park Authority Johd Thompson Parsons Sesson Nenber Thompson NPA Sesso Hateyss Townsley Mussel Durin Dodet Thompson Tewwrsioy Saat

Ex Film Hero Norman Kerry Dies in Hospital

Silent film star Norman Kerry died yesterday in Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after delaying his hospital visit to shield wife Kay English from the seriousness of his condition. He had graced screens alongside Mary Pickford and Constance Talmadge and was mourned by peers in Hollywood.

Hollywood Norman Kerry Tallian Gish Pola Negri Bebe Daniels Mary Pickford Constance Talmader Cedars of Lebon Hospital Kerry Kay English Samia Monica

Marriage license issued to Nelson and White in Pittsburg and Topeka

A marriage license was issued Thursday from Probate Court to Charles E. Nelson age 28 of Pittsburg Pennsylvania and Leana L. White age 37 of Topeka.

Charles E. Nelson Pittsburgh Leana L. White Topeka

Osborne Family Rites Highlight Prairie Center Heritage

Obituary and community notes recount the life of Mrs. Osborne of Olathe, longtime Prairie Center resident, active member of the Prairie Center Methodist church, and survivor family from Alton TU. Funeral at the De Soto church drew many relatives. burial in De Soto cemetery. Other items note DHS faculty additions, local visits, and a high school student intent on missionary work.

Church Guests and Local Visits Highlight Weekend

A Methodist church guest speaker drew a large audience Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gordon and two daughters visited Mrs. Gordon's grandmother Mrs. Eva Moll. The M Y group toured Baker University and returned for chili supper. Mrs. Floyd T. Talley visited Baldwin with her ill mother Mrs. Anna Burgtorf. Longstreth and Cox families, with guests Susan and Sandra Cox of Terre Haute, visited Charleston and De Soto relatives. Marilyn Parker announced engagement to Jack E. Jordan of the Corliss neighborhood. Parker is a KSAC freshman. Jordan an IU freshman. Plans not yet made. The Frishivs returned from a holiday visit to Kansas City with children.

Methodist Church Robert Gordon Gardner Gordon Eva Moll M.Y Baker University Floyd T. Talley Baldwin Anna Burgtorf Guy V. Longstreth Susan Sandra Cox Terre Haute Ind Bill Jennings Charleston Fred Cox Cox Bote Longstreth Charles Storer Jr DeSoto Edwin Parker Marilyn Jack E. Jordan Clyde Jordan Corliss Miss Parker KSAC Mr Jordan I.u DeSate Parkers Charles Cox Lawrence LeRoy Frishiv Kansas City

Local Families Share News From DRHS and Area

Special guests this year include their son Roy or Slats angr ed a high school basketball favorite in DRHS days. Charles Geschlager, recently treated at St. Margaret's Hospital after a second operation on his injured left heel from a prior industrial accident at Loring, has returned home and is recovering. Earl and Mrs. Ross visit Mountain Home Arkansas after a trip with daughter Mrs. Lester Hickman and her family. Midgett relatives from Missouri and Kansas attend a Sunday gathering at Elmer Midgett's home. Alva Brown returns from Pratt after the death of his brother Clarence Brown.

Roy Agred DRHS Charles Geschlager St. Margaret's Hospital Loring Earl Ross Mountain Home Ark Lester Hickman Hickman Robert Midgett Mexico James Midgett Orville Midgett Lawrence Terri Sue West Olathe Jerry Midgett Elmer Midgett Alva Brown Pratt Mr. Brown Clarence Brown

Mrs Ros E Osborne 95 Widow of Daniel Osborne Dies

Mrs Ros E Osborne aged 95 died Friday morning at the home of her son Robert R Osborne after a long period of feeble health. She was the widow of Daniel Osborne who died in 1932.

Ros E. Osborne Daniel Osborne Robert R

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carl Clifton Amigos Huncheon Club Trinity Service Trinity Lutheran Church May Rowley A. H Snow Fusene Cobb Mabel Westcott 0. T."davis Museum Chemical and Petroleum J. O. Maloney Kenneth Rose Fred Kurata Joseph A. Wahl USWV Margaret Brooks J. B. Henry Temola Club Henry Shenk Wil Alexander E Klein J. A. Dove Portia Club Mass Everett Sperry Governor Hall Red Cross Veterdans Orsted KIDC Scot Battlers GOP Hall Park Authority Norman Terry Osborne Mrs. Osborne Alton Prairie Center Sunflower Ordnance Works Harriette Hale Dee Soto Hoyt A. Dudley Ferrell Martinson Planet DeSoto Cemetery Robert Linden Arthur Gabriel Ray Paxton Louis F. Taylor Ralph Bowling Otio Durr Ralph Perkins Moran Beryl Roberts Bonner ‘Springs Fern Collins Ida Collins Bedford Archie Bedford Michael Davis Maxine Lindley Soig Learnard Golden Crest Aordt Sol Marks & Son Jewelers
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