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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1962
Page
10
Dear Ann Landers offers candid responses on marriage prospects with promise but no money, a girlfriend’s damaged car and defiant ex, a neighbor’s borrowing habit and calling out tactless behavior. The column ends with instructions to send questions and a stamped envelope for help.
Worden Workers 4-H Club members met with cooking leader Mrs Fremont Hornberger to discuss projects and receive materials. The Marion Boosters invited Worden Workers to a roller skating party February 6 at Lawrence Roller Rink from 7 30 to 10 p m. Junior Leaders are soliciting Red Cross donations in Willow Springs Township with listed volunteers. Clinton Home Demonstration Unit holds a Friday meeting at 10 a m in the basement of Clinton United Presbyterian Church with hostess officers. Lesson on laundering new fabrics by Mrs Leslie Clough followed by a covered dish luncheon and film Time and Two Women, with a nurse from the County Health Dept leading a Q A session. Lone Star and Kaw Valley Units organize January and Thursday meetings with lessons on care and laundering of fabrics and water samples.
Meadowlark 4-H Club members discussed plans for the 4-H Festival and a basketball tournament at the 4-H Fairgrounds on Tuesday. They received thank you notes from community couples for carols sung by members and heard a report on the Christmas basket.
Seven Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. workers were honored for long service at the annual party by Communications Workers of America Local 6407. The Crystal Room event featured Lottie Grosshart Alyce Edgar 35 years Lyle Young C W Woodman 15 years Chester Baker Dwight Johnson 10 years and Jim Calendar 5 years. Claude Milliken led the program with Sweet Adelines a quartet and Bob Milliken provided guitar and songs. The evening concluded with dancing.
Old Votes The French Play Reading Group of the University Women's Club meets at 2 p.m. Thursday with Mrs. Kenneth Deemer. The Jolly Stitchers Club gathers 7 30 p.m. Wednesday with Mrs. Russell Tucker. Federated Club of Lawrence meets 1 45 p.m. Thursday with Miss Harriet Blair. Club Forty Nine hosts a 1 o'clock luncheon Thursday at Mrs. O F Stinson home. Helianthus Club dessert at 1 30 p.m. Friday hosted by Mrs. Hartley. Mount Oread Encampment holds 6 30 p.m. Friday covered dish supper. committee listed.
Prisoness Mrs. George Peppercorn returns from Wichita where she visited her son in law and daughter and attended an open house for Mr. and Mrs. William Dye. The Dyes were honored at a dinner by the Dunes in Wichita. Other items note Mrs. Emma Baldwin returning from Arlington and Florida, Mrs. James Houk staying with her sister in Nowata, Dr. Thomas DeWitt and family welcoming a son Andrew Charles, the Twentes returning from a two month Lake Stevens vacation, Mike Wood entering KU Medical Center for surgery, and visits to the Alexander household in Atchison. A recipe note adds guidance for substituting frozen shrimp for cooked shrimp.
Cub Scout Pack No. 3158 sponsored by Alford Clarke Post No. 852 met at the Police Fire Building. Dens 6 and 7 led the opening. Den 1 showed shields and swords from Knights of Yore. Awards went to Dennis Hill and others. Pinewood Derby prizes listed. next meeting Blue and Gold banquet Feb 9.
Central Junior High School PTA met Monday night with Mrs. B. E. Amyx presiding. Devotions by Mrs. Ed Bishop focused on the Privilege of Being an American. Nominating committee elected: Mrs. Amyx, Mrs. Arthur Colburn, Mrs. Richard Haun. Pre enrollment discussions followed in grade groups with faculty and local leaders.
Lawrence freshman Julianne Pearson of Baker University and her partner won three of five debates in a tournament held last Saturday at William Jewell College Liberty Missouri. They defeated teams from Missouri University Southeast Missouri State Teachers College and William Jewell. The debate question concerned bringing labor organizations under anti trust jurisdiction. Miss Pearson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Pearson 708 Ohio Street.
The Lawrence Rock and Mineral Club will meet at 7 30 p m Friday Jan 19 in the Community Building. Dr Paul Franks Kansas Geological Survey will lecture on minerals in the Yates Center area Woodson County Kan and lead a mineral identification class at Lawrence High School this semester. Mrs Scott Bailey hosts the social hour.
Vivian Brown reports at Chicago's Merchandise Mart and the American Furniture Market the latest furniture trends blend Italian, Spanish, Moorish, and English styles. Regency remains popular, while new pieces feature bold vinyl fabrics, rattan carving, white painted surfaces, and expandable apartment furniture.
University planners and local merchants note students now own more clothing including coats, jackets, and dresses, increasing demand for dormitory closet space. KU officials say they will seek solutions while noting a preference for sheath dresses.
The Kansas State Society of Long Beach California plans a Kansas Admission Day picnic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday January 28 at Bixby Park Broadway and Cherry Ave Long Beach A county and college register will be available and tables may be reserved for town or county organizations.
The Lawrence Chapter of Sweet Adelines Inc represented Region 7 at Eureka Saturday with four members including president Mrs. Clarence Roberts and Council representative Mrs. Don Young. The newly formed Four Bits quartet performed at the Saturday night program. Jewell College Liberty Mo.
Dr Frank Dance assistant professor of speech and drama at Kansas University will be guest speaker at the United Lutheran Church men's group dinner at 6 30 p m Wednesday.
The Lawrence Writers' Workshop met Saturday at the Lawrence Public Library. Readings and works included prose pieces Kansas Weather by Dr A R Kennedy and Mrs A R Kennedy, several poems by Mrs J Jackson and Miss Alpha Owens, and a sketch A Worthy Junior Citizen about Lynn Higley, plus other pieces. Attendees included Mr Birch, Mrs Jackson, Dr and Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Dick Shanafelt, Mrs Craddock, Miss Owens, and Mr and Mrs Ames.
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