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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1915
Page
5
Mrs and Mrs G Y Timmer of Dee avn Ark announce the birth of a seven pound boy named Merle Peau. Former RoyLawrence residents Mr and Mrs Phomph were in town. Genevieve Herrick of Topeka attended summer school in Lawrence. Many visitors and travelers pass through, with relatives visiting in Kansas and nearby towns.
Society column notes wedding invitations issued for Myrna Avies to Katy Radin Bennet amid details of gowns, attendants, music, and vows. Rev John Heo Meladden to officiate at the Methodist ceremony in North Saint Francis Avenue, Kal.
Mrs Edgar M Ford of Emporia elected vice president of national sorority at recent conclave in California. Kansas members Miss Lurene Trish Sterling and Miss Marina To Topeka attended, with Ruth Smith Great Bend and others from Lawrence and Topeka. Local Topeka events include informal visiting tea for Miss Alive Constant from Lawrence, and church gatherings with dinner and birthday celebrations.
A birthday surprise at a residence brought together a group of attendees including Ruth Petty Thelma Ward Le Porter Helen Smith Mrs Florence, Walt Bram Zeno Hug Stralun Phillip Bryde Bart Martin Roy Martin George Wickeshitn Wilfred Carlton and Pow Heftin. The event featured mingling and lively conversations as guests arrived to celebrate.
Frank Ise and Fred Benedict drove to Kansas City this afternoon to spend the weekend. The item also highlights preparations for upcoming school openings, a detailed list of attendees at a children’s party hosted by Mrs. Frank and Loville Evans, and notices of weddings and university social events. The piece mentions several local families, alumni returning for summer activities, and plans for summer gatherings including a wedding in Lawrence and a university mixer with games and dancing.
Gentlemen are advised to treat the scalp as the teeth, brushing and daily care. Parisian Sage is advertised as bottled nourishment for hair roots, improving appearance within a week. It purports to soften, fluff, and make hair glossy while removing dullness, with regular use preventing return. Sold by Round Corner Drug Store and leading druggists.
A string of brief items lists locals traveling or visiting places like Kansas City, LeRoy, Onaga, Eudora, Topeka, and PortofKan. Names include A Testis, Pillian Dogliter, Eugene Galliger, Mrs W Thine, James Sievers, L Roberts, Rodolphi, Missoun organizer J Joslin, M Creekhaum, Warliumin, Ernst Rudolph, Helen Pendleton, Mrs Kidelin Todd, Tnninves, Mr and Mrs Dadde, Gilaub, Fred Benedict, J E Faterly, Clearey Esterly, Clifford Pine, Voleta Smith, and G A Noll with various short trips and visits noted.
A fragmentary report notes a letter postmarked Henrietta Texas linked to a farm jail tale. Rodney explains a trek through Texas to buy breem corn for Kansas, while kin and missing ties from a county era surface amid unsettled kin connections and a long absence.
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