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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1957
Page
4
Local clubs hold meetings at IOOF Hall and Masonic Temple with plans for charity events, dish luncheons, and programs. The American War Mothers, Eastern Star Adah Chapter, and United Women’s groups announce speakers, installations, and community service efforts across Lawrence and nearby towns.
Barbara Jeanne Wrench, a sophomore at Pittsburg State Teachers College, was selected Sweetheart of the Belle Ball held Saturday night. She received a gold fitted evening token. Dr. Dorothy Stannard Allen of Delaware Ohio and her small son Brett are visiting Mrs. George A Stannard.
Mrs Lanvi Postma hosted the Pleasant Valley Home Demonstration unit with Mrs Earl Trowbride assisting. A surprise handkerchief shower celebrated hostess birthdays and crocheted favors were given to members. Fifteen members attended the lesson led by Mrs William Rice with guests Mrs Frank Deay Mrs C E Jennings and Mrs A K Winters. The Four Seaf Clover 4 H Club met at Pleasant Valley School with 42 members and planned a Valentine Day party for Saturday evening.
The Lawrence Rock and Mineral Club meets at 7 30 p m Friday in the Community Building. The program features a sound film Mining for Nickel by the International Nickel Co and Bob Stegmaier will present supporting facts.
Dr Walter Starkie professor of Spanish literature at Doublie University Ireland and director of the British Institute in Montrath Spain will give a public illustrated lecture at the Museum of Art Lecture Hall, Kansas University. The talk covers Spanish literature and the wandering of Don Quixote, highlighting Starkie as a leading authority.
The article lists cast members including Lloyd Karnes and DuPont-Dufirt Sr with roles tied to Blue Rapids and Chicago area, noting a formal announcement by Director Pinet. It mentions a fundraiser or stipend amount around 2000 dollars and references a theatre project with dates and participants varying in readability.
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