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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1931

Page

5

Engagement of Miss Kennedy to Mr Montgomery

Society notes reveal the engagement of Mary Elizabeth Kennedy of Junction City to John David Montgomery Jr. of Coral Gables. Kennedy, KU graduate 1929, studying journalism at Columbia and a Kappa Alpha Theta member, while Montgomery, UF 1925 graduate and Phi Kappa Psi member, edits two Florida papers and captained Lawrence boxing. Wedding date not announced. Major and Mrs. Koenig host dinner, with Lawrence guests invited.

Thomas Grey Kennedy Junction City Mary Elizabeth John David Plontgomery Jr Coral Gables Kennedy University of Kansas Columbia University New York Kappa Alpha Theta Montgomery Florida Coral Gables Riviera Miami Beach Tropics Phi Kappa Psi University Daily Kansas Lawrence

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events

The social page lists numerous activities across several clubs and associations. Members attend teas, dances, dinners, and bridge events at homes and halls, with several visits and hosting duties noted for Omega Alumnas, Kappa Alpha Theta, and other groups. Local residents including Miss Agnes Emery, Miss Winans, and Mrs. H T Melt ton are pictured in various gatherings, while members travel to Topeka and Kansas City for events and university visits. Graduate Magazine issue distribution noted with Fred Ellsworth as editor.

Robert. Howtanie Ana Ira Max Wiheimi Agnés Emery Kappa Alpha’ Theta Hershel cePeetnit Wayne Omega Alumnas Club Underhill C. §. Starkweather Nmonday Virginia Agnes Social Service League Maling Frank Yngalle

Speech on moral education and free press impact

A 1930 address by a National Education Association leader argues against the spread of harmful polices through schools and media. He warns about misuse of poetry art writing and radio, urging responsible education and media to protect youth from degradation and preserve freedom.

Lindberghan United States

New Styles Disregard Ensembles Glamour by Night Keynote

AP reports spring and summer fashion will be simple by day and glamorous by night as wholesalers plan nationwide for retailers. Feminine dress lines favor broad shoulders and roomy hips with minimal embellishments, while ensembles loosen. Coats and dresses break their partnership. two color combos appear, and accessories in suede or kid join colored sandals and gloves. Evening wear emphasizes black with chiffon and lace, citron emerald turquoise coral hues mix in day and night looks.

New York

Council of Women Seeks Dormitory Fund Protection

Lawrence readers learn that the Kansas Council of Women met in Topeka to push legislation safeguarding dormitory funds at state schools. The group, which helped fund Corbin Hall in Lawrence, advocates keeping Savin and related funds for dormitory needs only, including additions repairs or new buildings. The E U fund stood near 40000 dollars and the K S A C fund around 18000 dollars at the time.

Lawrence Kansas Council of Women Topeka Corbin Hall E. U. Fund

Prohibition Quotes Span Century From Willard to Hoover

A collage of historical quotes advocates and critiques prohibition. Framed by WCTU rhetoric from Frances Willard to 1931 comments on the Wickersham Commission, the text contrasts abstinence with repeal debates and notes prohibitions’ societal aims and limits.

Frances Willard Wickersham Commission Herbert Hoover

Florence Edmonds Reelected to Position at Columbia University

Florence Edmonds daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Edmonds has been reelected as assistant to the nutritionist in the Child Development Institute at Columbia University. She received a substantial salary increase and free tuition, with time allowed for gradual university study, planning a two hour course next semester.

Lawrence New York Florence Edmonds J.B. Edmonds Wiss Edmonds Child Development Institute Columbia University Visii

Edmonds Named Head At Kansas Nursery Institute

Miss Edmonds, a University of Kansas graduate in home economics, becomes full time assistant at a Kansas nursery school for ages eighteen months to five years. She will oversee diets and schedules while living with Mr and Mrs Richard Hanson in Scarsdale New York this winter.

Miss Edmond Miss Edmonds University of Kansas Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Margery Day Hanson Lawrence Richard Hanson Scarsdale N. Y

Oldest Native Pioneer Woman of Kansas Born at Shawnee Mission

Ellen Sophronia Barker born September 5, 1847 at the Baptist Shawnee Mission is recognized as the oldest native pioneer woman in Kansas. Daughter of Dr. Francis Barker, a mission educator and minister, she later moved near Lawrence. The Barker family fostered local schooling and religious use of a farm school built to support education.

Kansas Shawnee Mission Ellen Sophronia Barker M. Titterington Lawrence Kansas Pioneer Woman's Memorial Association Francis Barker New Ipswich Mass Newton Theological Institute Southampton Barker

Longtime Lawrence Couple Recall Civil War Era Hardships

Mrs. Titterington recalls Civil War era dangers and Quantril raid memories from 1863. The couple, married in 1871, faced grasshopper plagues that ruined crops until aid from a Indiana farm saved them. They moved to Lawrence thirteen years ago and reside there while she stays home. Mr. Titterington remains in good health.

Mr. Titterington Indiana Mrs. Titterington Lawrence

Family of May Titterington Ross Remains Near Them

The four children of May Titterington Ross all live nearby. Charles S. resides in Lawrence on the old farm, L. W. is a city mail carrier in Lawrence, and a daughter is listed as well.

Titterington Ross Charles S Lawrence L. W IFAC Sdv

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Major W. C. Koenig Marechal Neil Rosen Kocales Prof W.ra Mary Carter de Bullene Frances Wilson Charles Johnes Panegetes Haren Leavenworth Richmond Halo Watson Major Gates Cal Fevergez R. E. Lawrence G. W. Bradshaw Mu Phi Lawrece Ventura Club A. B. Mitell W. H. Pase Barker Avenue Edna Mae Dorothy Jean Courtney Betty Jean Bunn Anna Bell Cole Geraldine Hartley Leona Hardtaker Betty Lou Potts Shirley Bayles Eva Maxine Stavros Maxine Rex Dolores Sutherland Dorothy Turner Elizabeth Bigsby Claudine Miller Doris Pasewark Wallace W Frances Milner Elm Street Mabel Briggs Bridge Party The American Association of University Women Know Your Bible Circle J. H. Welch Connecticut Street University Women’s Club Myers Hall Rooney University Women's Club W. 3. Baumgartner H. B. Chubb Gladys Weibel Emma Sherwood Ye Tavern Tea Toom Arthur Davis Okmulgee Okla New York City Mr. Davis Oklahoma W. Eastman Cosmos Club Paul A. Lange Southpark Central Park A. D. Searles Charles W. Sraith South Park Georgia Brown Buch John Buch Joseph A. Wahl United Spanish American War Veterans Hall McKinley America Pepeas Hasell Boys Twentieth Kansan Regiment Frank B. Dodds Claude Dicker, Jr Richard Conner Ruth Johns Papar William McKinley Lily E. Hickoek Emily Eri¢eson Hickoek O. J. Lane Frank Jones Minnie Dicker Lulu McKittrick Vernon Smith Claude Dicker W. 'W. Hutton Emma Schoenborn Parsons Lincoln Baldwin Pleasant Hour Club L. P. Arnott New Hampshire Street R. Ulrich Dubie Seven Thimble Club Dickinson Weaver, Store Frances Jacobs Elizabeth Cernak W. Newman Jonathan. M. Bigdon Walter Reed Hospital Washington, D.C Ann Margaret Manda Rennessee Street Wanya's Club Colonial Tea Room Aunt Hey Robert Quillen Ande Beaton RC. Maniey Sandswich Maer Irigey PEO J. W. Greanteaf Robert Warner Mra. A Mu Phi Epsilon House Mothers’ Association Red Cross Windemann's A. J. W. Decker Charles Butts Loise J Ww Dice Fredonia George W. Smith Jack Bean Philip Bryde Smith Associated Press Kansas City Bean Evelyn Biece Winifred Barbara Koenig St. Mary’s Academy Gertrude Pearson Alpha Xi Delta House Florence Decker Cayot-Durst Dry Goods L. E. Myers Betty Lee Myers Columbiana F. W. Hosford Belléville Cecil A. Munger U. Alumni Association Fred Ellsworth K. U Ee Tee Rg Medica Dred N Jo Meri Atle National Adaucation Association the. W Council of Women WCTU Mra Or Facgmann Pliny, the Elder M. Georges Clemenceau Thomas A. Edison Josephus Daniels Abraham Lincoln Will Rogers Gladstone Solomon Chaucer Wickersham Restric Tavannes J. S Jeweler Kayser Hosiery Sale Mount Hope Rupf’s Old Turner Hall Alice Ward's Flowers Flowerfone T. J. Sweeney George Dunks Cashiera Jacoby Robert A. Steele CG. A. Smart Jewell Republican Peoples State Bank
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