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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1938
Page
5
The social column lists gatherings and clubs including Betty Washington chapter of D A R Woman's club, Monday contract club, Amigos club, Monday Sewing club, Double Seven Thimble club, and University club with names of members and informal dinners and luncheons.
Miss Martha Borg and Fred Boyer wedding preps noted with a pottery shower hosted by Mrs. O. D. Stewart and Miss Eva Mertz. A University band dinner dance at Memorial Union drew Chancellor Lindley and other officials, with red and blue decorations, a silver treble clef and dance to Clyde Bysom’s orchestra.
A fragment suggests a woman experiences weight and attire changes that trigger longing for independence and escape. The brief line hints at personal constraint and desire amid era’s social norms in 1932.
Smart 8 to 14 year olds dine at Nate H. B. Roberts home on Indiana Street. Bridge luncheon at Evans Hearth Club yesterday with Mrs. Edwin Fritz and Mrs. Clarence Houk taking high scores. Fred S. Montgomery hosted a fourth birthday party for Susan with games and motion pictures. Granada theater to host Ave Maria solo by Ray Wright at First Methodist service offertory. Rebekah lodge installs 1938 officers including Claudia Junkins as Noble Grand and Lavern Craig as Vice Grand. District deputy president Gertie K. Johnston presides. veterans jewels presented. long-time members honored. joint Odd Fellow Rebekah party planned for Thomas Wildey birthday. district school of instruction scheduled March 19 at Tonganoxie. Ice cream, cake and coffee served.
Miss Erma McManus and Miss Helen Chambers leave tonight for Abilene Kansas where they will attend a state area council meeting of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority tomorrow. George Hedrick and Mrs Hedrick returned from a three weeks trip to Pasadena California to attend the Rose Bowl game on New Year s day. Mr and Mrs B F Payne will attend a dinner dance in Kansas City this evening at the Kansas City club. Miss Elizabeth Baker and Miss Elaine Leonard of Buffalo returned home today after a visit with Dean Baker. Mrs J B Bolton who has been spending a few days with Mrs B Roberts returned home and saw Dr W S Stevens of the United.
Hopewell Country club met with Mrs. Charles McKinney last Thursday with devotionals led by Mrs. William Adriance. The program featured talks on Wire Making by Mrs. Clyde Puckett and Modern Miracles in Medicine by Mrs. Leonard Whitted. Sixteen members attended, visitor Mrs. Orville Puckett present. Next meeting set for January 27 with Mrs. L. C. Baker.
States Indian service at Oklahoma City and Mrs Stevens arrived in Lawrence and are guests at the Hotel Eldridge. Last Sunday gatherings include Mr and Mrs Leo Dyer dinner for local families, and visits from Kansas City and Wellsville residents.
Elwood residents voted down a proposed 26000 bond issue 2038 to 199 to fund water system construction. The notice notes a historical remark about portions of seventeen states carved from the Louisiana Purchase.
Mr and Mrs George Reynolds and Geneva spent the day in Lawrence last Saturday. Olive Ward Ford, formerly of this community, has been ill in Lawrence Memorial hospital since last Friday. She is a little better at present.
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