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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1940

Page

3

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Social Calendar Highlights Bridge and Golf Events

Tuesday features women's golf matches at the club while a bridge tournament proceeds. Wednesday hosts Colonial events as Omega alumnae luncheon and a bridge session. The home of Mrs Pat Bayles hosts a bridge and thimbles gathering with Mrs George Casebier Miss Marilyn ebier and Mrs Don Miller. Country club venue hosts bridge and bowling along with Elks club activities.

Glu W. Club George Casebier Marilyn Casebier Don Miller Fort Scott Lawrence Country Club Louise Bradford McLouth Casebier Stratford Road

Engagement of Mary Lou Kanaga to Frank Warren

Mrs Clinton W Kanaga of Kansas City announces the engagement of daughter Mary Lou Kanaga to Frank Newman Warren of Hutchinson son of Mr and Mrs F P Warren of Emporia. The wedding is set for Saturday July 27 at Miss Kanagas aunts home in Kansas City. Warren a University of Kansas and Babson Institute graduate and member of Phi Delta Theta works with Skelly Oil in Hutchinson.

Clinton W. Kanaga Kansas City Mary Louise Frank Newman Warren Hutchinson F. P. Warren Emporia Miss Kanaga J. W. Jenkins Kanaga University of Kansas Kappa Kappa Gamma C. W. Kanaga Lawrence Warren Babson Institute Boston Mass Phi Delta Theta Skelly Oil Company

First Presbyterian Picnic at Holcom's Grove Tomorrow

The First Presbyterian church schedules an all church picnic at Holcom's grove under joint boards and the Women's Guild with Dr H E Eustace as general chairman. Members of the church and Sunday school and their families are invited. buses will depart at 3 and 4 30 pm for those needing rides.

First Presbyterian Church Holcom’s Grove Women’s Guild H. E. Eustace

Miss Dorothy Lillian Wilson Delights At Colonial Tea Room

A pleasing recital by Miss Dorothy Lillian Wilson at the Colonial tea room drew about 80 listeners. Her decided musical talent and versatility in interpretation impressed the audience.

Dorothy Lillian’ Wilson Colonial Tea Room Miss Wilson

Music and Social Gatherings Highlight Local Scene

Contrasting numbers on a concert program pleased listeners. Bach-Bauer chorale and Danse Americaine by Mowrey featured, Rimsky-Korsakov Flight of the Bumblebee also noted, with violoncello solos by David Draper and accompaniment by Miss June Draper adding enjoyment.

Bach-Bauer Chorale Mowrey Rimsky-Korsakov Lack David Draper June Draper Wilson Louise Wiedemann Manhattan

Community Notes From Local Clubs And Visits

Hospitality and Mrs Jacamain invited guests to tour the grounds and house. The next meeting is July 22 at Mrs E L Falkenstein’s home. Flower committee asked to notify ill members. Presbyterian Sunday school junior class led by Raymond L Crow will have a picnic supper Friday at 6 30 at Potter lake. Past Presidents club of the Social Order of the Beauceant met with families at Clinton park. about 25 people present. Mr and Mrs Norris Lange and three children of Mobile Ala were out of town guests. a short business meeting followed. Ladies Aid of Trinity Lutheran church meets tomorrow at 2 30 in church social rooms. all women invited. Mrs E T Gardner is chairman of the July group.

Obed Thompson Obed, Jr New Hampshire Street Madison Wis Glenwood Minn Art‘e. Stoner Chillicothe Storer Norris Lange Mobile Ala Los Angeles Calif Pauli Lange Carolyn Stevens Virginia Brizendine Kansas City Ed Haberkorn Almeda A. Park Horace Frame Springfield Ira Elledge Mound Valley Elledge H. B. Kibler Kibler Colorado R. A. Brown Harriet Aynerson Florence Koehler Detroit J.J. Kistler Presbyterian Sunday School Raymond L. Crow Potter Lake Presidents Club Social Order of the Beauceant Clinton Park Ladies’ Aid Trinity Lutheran Church E. T. Gardner

Personal notices of extended travels and visits

Mrs. Raymond Schwegler and son visit Duluth Minnesota to see her parents. Mrs. Fritz Meyn and others plan a week at the Golden Bell ranch near Woodland Park Colorado joining Mr. Meyn and others. Couples travel to Topeka and Kansas City for family and camp duties. A New York artist’s wife visits Lawrence, with travel plans including a cruise. People leave for Annapolis and Anchorage to visit relatives and attend events. Mendenhall travels to Mankato Minnesota for summer with his uncle. The Messenheimer family plans a Cleveland visit and the Navy engineer oversees marine diesel equipment inspections with a 12-person staff.

Raymond. Schwegler Raymond, III Duluth Minn Fritz Meyn Paul Smart William Kandt Meyn Golden’ Bell Woodland Park Colo Fritzi Meyn Harry Dick Anita Boughton Don Gleckler Topeka Delta Upsilon House Gleckler K.U Robert. Black Kansas City Black J. C. Rumsey H. C. Rumsey W. A. Dunmira Kan Rumsey Emery Clarke New York Grace Hartman Clarke Saturday Evening Post Lawrence F. H. Briggs N.M Eleanor Allen Annapolis Earl’ Thomson Mary Elizabeth Barbara Anne United States Naval Academy Thomas ©. Marshall Atlanta Allen Anchorage Rs. L. P. Hamilton J. R. Bechtel Nathan Mendenhall Alfred Jones Mankato Minn Oe Orland Messenheimer Lee Rose Cleveland Clara Messenheimer Howard Lindley George Dews William Weimer Messenheimer U.S. Navy Clevelan General Motors

Manufacturing Plant Costs and Location Noted

Manufactured in Cleveland. Plant sites in 1940 are expected to total about 50 million dollars.

Cleveland

War Dance by Skilton Featured by Boston Symphony

Composer Charles Sanford Skilton’s War Dance, a piece for orchestra from the K U school of fine arts, was played July 2 by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Arthur Fiedler. The work debuted at the Esplanade music shell dedication to a 25 000 crowd with Deer Dance as its companion and has been a staple in American Indian music programs for 15 years under several conductors.

Charles Sanford Skilton K. U. School of Fine Arts Boston Symphony Orchestra Arthur Fieder Esplanade Jacchi Burgin Casella Fiedler Walter Damrosch Cleveland Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra WPA Dallas Tex Riverside Calif

New Air Cooling System Installed at Rankin's Drug

Rankin's Drug store at 1101 Massachusetts Street has completed a total Essick air cooling installation. Two washed air units promise to refresh the store air every minute and maintain temperatures 10 to 15 degrees below outside. The L T Harris company of 802 Massachusetts Street installed the system.

Rankin’s Drug Store Massachusetts Street L. T. Harris Company

Marriage Licenses Issued in Topeka and Lawrence

The probate office reports licenses issued to Ira S. Wilcox and Martha Challacombe both of Topeka and to Armand Dick of Topeka and Evelyn Dick of Lawrence.

Ira S. Wilcox Martha Challacombe Topeka Armand Dick Evelyn Dick Lawrence

Annual county churches music festival on courthouse lawn

Williamstown reports the annual music festival for all county churches will be held on the courthouse lawn in Oskaloosa Sunday evening July 7. All churches will participate. Also notes on local visits and weekend guests among residents including Miss Alice Jean Stallard, Miss Ruth White and Patricia Hunt, Miss Dorothy Lorain May, and families of Ozawkie and Thompsonville.

Oskaloosa Alice Jean Stallard Josephine Schafer Thompsonville Ruth White Patricia ‘Hunt Los Angeles Calif Archne White George May Dorothy Loraine Gene Granstaff Fort Morgan Colo Ralph Baker John Baker Oklahoma City Okla Baker Chloe Baker Frieda Baker Guy Baker Jennie Baker C. F. Marker Ozawkie Charles Billup Marjorie Leeman Elmer. Bates Arthur White Bates

Local social notes from De Soto area include visits and travels

Ada Kluss Corliss spent Tuesday with Clarence Tripkoes west of De Soto. The Tripkoes daughter is ill. Kansas City visitors Pearl Bracken and family called on the Dent home. Emmett Culp has moved to a farm west of Corliss and plans a new hen house after a prior loss by fire. DeSoto residents J Will Baker and Chauncy Bird were guests, a birthday supper was held, and Alfreda Turner visited Eudora with Mrs. Cecil Estelle. Several trips and gatherings across Lenape, Shawnee, Olathe, and Bonner Springs are noted, with extended family stays in Kansas City and San Antonio attendance planned.

Ada Kluss Clarence Tripkoes DeSoto Tripkoes Pearl Bracken Verna Clarenda Miss Stent Kansas City Dent Emmett Culp Culp Corliss J. Will Baker LeSueur Chauncy Bird Mitchell Shawnee San Antonio Tex F. D. Scoville Jessie Wiedlien Frances Rennice Mary Nora ‘LeSueur Olathe Kate Adams Gardner John Gibner J. Willy Baker William Tripkoes Bonner Springs Kate-Penner W. H. Dent

Farmers sell livestock and farm products through Journal-World ads

Farmers routinely use Journal-World classified ads each month to move thousands of dollars worth of livestock and farm products. The notices reflect ongoing agricultural commerce and local market activity.

Journal-World

Community Notes From Lawrence Area Gatherings

Lawrence area residents shared visits and celebrations across many households. Families from Ottawa Topeka Kansas City and Missouri joined birthdays Fourth of July events and shopping trips while Rainbow 4-H prepared a play and planned an ice cream supper at Willow Springs township on Friday night July 12.

Merry Makers Club Meeting At Metcalfe Home

The Merry Makers club gathered at Frances Metcalfe’s home Wednesday for an afternoon of needlework and a roll call prompt meaning. Mrs. W H Mohler assisted as hostess with refreshments served and Miss Helen Mohler attended as a guest. Absent due to harvest busy season were several members and the next meeting is scheduled for the North home August 7 followed by a picnic on August 18. Visitors in recent days at the Roy Allison home included Mrs. Joe McMullin and daughter Patty Sue and Mrs. Dorothy Mae Biard.

Merry Makers Club Frances Metcalfe W. H. Mohler Helen Mohler Roy. Allison Joe McMullin Patty Sue Dorothy Mae Biard

Birthday Celebration Highlights Local Guests

Linwood and neighboring families gathered Friday night for John Jewett Jr.’s seventh birthday. Wheat harvests near complete. A A Green and Mrs Green report arrival in California. Helen Mohler visits from Washington DC. relatives plan weekend trips to Franklin county.

Vacation Mailman Watch Spur Subscription Reminder

A note urges readers to keep an eye on mail delivery during summer travels and to order a Journal-World subscription before leaving town. The reminder emphasizes staying informed while away.

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