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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1960
Page
3
Paris AP reports designer Jean Desses unveils a line with tight fitting dresses that mold the body. The show emphasizes ring around bust waist and hips, near knee skirts, mushroom pleats, and slim box pleats. Ivory white dominates with thistle blue gray blue green and other tones.
Multiple community groups held dinners, speakers, and social events this week. Sigma Kappa Alumnae hosted a 6 p.m. dinner with Dr. Carroll D. Clark speaking on jazz at the KU Sociology Department. Wakarusa Valley teachers planned a 6:30 p.m. dinner. Jaycee Jaynes met for a white elephant sale and bridge plans. Beta Mu Beta Sigma Phi staged a Roaring 20s rush party with a Charleston contest. Elks Ladies luncheon and card party set. Lawrence Woman's Club hosted an United Nations talk by Phyllis Waid and a board meeting.
Community groups in Sigel and nearby areas announce meetings this week. Friday at 7 30 p.m. Sigel School hosts a special calendar session. Saturday events include Sigma Kappa Alumnae dinner at 6 30 p.m. and a mixed program at University Club.
Dull days steady routines, but a few new place mats can lift spirits. The article highlights a wide range of mats in shapes from round to rectangular, in colors like burnt orange and sage green, made from materials such as imported straws and Abaca, and invites readers to bring a dish for matching.
Cub Scout Pack 3057 met at Plymouth Congregational Church Tuesday night as Scoutmaster Richard Miller announced awards. Recipients included John Williams Bobcat Edward Lanning Leslie Coulter Bob Anderson John Merriam Wolf Mike Copp Randy Dowdell Jimmy Sneegas Gordon Woody Lion Chris Miller gold arrow Wolf George Kapfer silver arrow Wolf John Hickock Gordon Woody gold arrow Bear Danny Showalter silver arrow Bear Den 7 earned Cubby attendance award.
Open house for Sr. and Mrs. Walter G McPherson honors their golden wedding anniversary at McLouth Church of the Brethren this Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. They married February 2, 1910 and have three sons Le land, Marlin both of McLouth and Willard of Oskaloosa. They have ten grandchildren and one great grandson.
Mrs Guy Keeler will present a book review of The Curve and the Tusk by Steward Cloete. The program focuses on literary analysis and discussion, featuring observations from the organizer and guests.
About 300 Kansas women gathered for the Kansas Women's Republican Club annual meeting at the Topeka Woman's Club. Featured speaker was Mrs. Alice K. Leopold, assistant to the U S Secretary of Labor James Mitchell. Mrs. Edythe Norman presided over the Douglas County Women’s group.
At the meeting the Republican Club was introduced as head of the newest county organization formed in the state. Members from Lawrence include Mrs. Bessie Bennett Mrs. Jonathan B. Carter Mrs. Charles C. Rankin Mrs. James Wooden Mrs. Charlotte Malott and Mrs. Lloyd L. McMinn.
Cub Scout Pack 2061 sponsored a chili supper Tuesday evening at St. John's Church basement to raise funds for materials and supplies. Leaders included L S Flannery and several volunteers. Mexican themed decorations featured a large sombrero. seventh grade girls assisted with serving.
Oak Lodge marks 13 years serving steaks chicken and more at 59 Riley Road South. Open daily noon to evening with Sunday hours. closed Mondays. Reservations suggested.
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