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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1938

Page

4

Lawrence couples wed in First Methodist ceremony

Miss Leonice Wadhams and Oscar A. Mall were married in a double ring service at the First Methodist Episcopal church conducted by Dr. Robert A. Hunt. The couple will honeymoon in the Ozarks and reside in Lawrence after September 10 at 824 Arkansas street. Mrs Mall will continue as KU library secretary and Mr Mall will study law after teaching psychology. Several local events and engagements followed, including bridge luncheons and sorority gatherings, with notices of births and family events continuing through the week.

Leonice Wadhams W. A. Wadhams Oscar A. Mall George H. Mall Broughton Kan First Methodist Episcopal Church Robert A. Hunt R. H. Stockert Mall

Local Social News and Wedding Notices Mixed

Sunday afternoon events at the Swedlund home recall alumni from the University of Kansas and fraternity ties. A Wichita wedding to Hershel Houston, Lawrence schooling, and future Topeka home are noted alongside a Kansas City marriage of Ferne Forman to David Fisher and their Northwest trip plans.

Swedlund Mr. Elmore University of Kansas Alpha Chi Omega Elmore Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

Personal News Displays Local Travel and Visits

T B Elisberry returns to El Dorado from the Dunn home. Vernon Smith family and R C Jackman group plan Estes Park summer trip. Mrs R R Jackman to visit Denver. Trautwein family and children visit Radcliffe family. motor trip to Dixon Illinois then two weeks with Trautweins and Comptons, return via Radcliffe. Steen family back from ten day Chillicothe Missouri vacation. A D status update received confirming safe arrival.

T. B. Elisberry el Dorado Willis Dunn Vernon Smith Vernon, Jr Shirley Gad Sandra Estes Park Colo R. C. Jackman R. R. Jackman Denver Geraldine Trautwein Caroline Sue Raddy Udall Radcliffe Russell Steen Patty Lou Chillicothe A. D

Local residents take a string of weekend travels and visits

Weaving a thread of social activity, Kansas City visitors, Kansas travelers, and many to Wyandotte and nearby towns are noted. Mrs A B Weaver and Mrs N T Veatch with daughter Jane visited at New London. Several guests depart for Wichita, Portland, Astoria, and California. The note also reports improved health of H B Bullene at Memorial Hospital.

Mankato Wendell Barcroft California Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Ernest Geiler Calif Ilonedesalrev Jr John Seigle Lawrence Carl E. Scott Quivira Lakes Elizabeth MacKenzie Topeka Hervey G. Faris Kansas City Lucien Hollingsworth Ruby Hollingsworth West Portland Astoria Ore Yellowstone National Park Aubrey Bryant Verl Bratton Ron Verne Omer Daisy Cagle Lake Taneycomo Edythe D. Rummell Evelyn F. H. Smithmeyer Pittsburgh H. W. Reding Marjorie Gaines Alpha Chi Omega Sorority George Esterly Estes Park Colo J. R. Ulrich Caldwell N. Y Frank Fatton Westboro Edd A. Wood D. L. Winfield Mr. Winfield A. R. Gilbert Mr. Gilbert

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Summer Studio Attendance Attracts 216 Pupils

The children's summer studio closed Friday with 216 in attendance for six weeks an increase of 12 from last year. Miss Maud Ellsworth, director, reported an average daily attendance of 114 and a self produced marionette program by pupils. Teachers and assistants included Miss Dorothy Wilson, Mrs Bernard Frazier, Miss Wilda Lee McDowell, Miss Elaine Slothower, Miss Pearl LaMont, Miss Arlene Martin, Miss Beulah Snell, Miss Mildred Wiedemann, and Miss Martina Washington with several student helpers.

Maud Ellsworth Dorothy Wilson K. U Francis McCleery Mary Isabelle Taylor Bernard Frazier Bill Hough Jean Astman Wilda Lee McDowell Ann Murray Elaine Slothower Pearl LaMont Bob White Arlene Martin Marian Reed Beulah Snell Haskell Institute Mildred Wiedemann Martina Washington

Union Building Adds East Wing To Memorial Union

Finishing touches near as the Memorial Union expands with a new east wing. The ballroom rises to the roof while three upper floor sections were storage until last year. The Pine room hosts student councils and groups as plans proceed with a 1938 class gift aiding the project.

Hermina Zipple Memorial Union

Memorial Union to Expand Top Floor Facilities

In Topeka plans emerge to finish the unfinished north section of the Memorial Union top floor next year. The completed three sections will boost services and may move the YMCA Sour Owl and other basement offices to the top floor, freeing basement space for a larger fountain room.

Quartet of Piano Accordion Players Attracts Open House

A quartet of piano accordion players will headline the Union ballroom open house at 7 pm. Ross Robertson leads group singing. Monday nights feature new phonograph records for dancing and card tables. Fans will be provided for attendees.

Union Ballroom Ross Robertson Instrutcor Economics

James Roosevelt Heads for Washington from Rochester

James Roosevelt son and secretary of President Roosevelt departed Rochester by plane with his mother for Washington. He had arrived June 21 for treatment for a small gastric ailment.

Washington Rochester Minn James Roosevelt Roosevelt

Enforcement urged for strict traffic law in Lawrence area

The chambers safety committee adopted a resolution demanding impartial enforcement of traffic laws in Lawrence and vicinity. It condemns pressure on police and the police judge to let offenders go and calls for public education and citizen cooperation to improve roadway safety. The joint public safety committee voted to consolidate with the Douglas County Safety Council under Chamber of Commerce auspices. W. E. Spalding chairs the committee with Rev. T. H. Astman and Frank L. Brown on the resolution and action group.

Safety Committee The Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Committee of Public Safety Public Safety Committee Douglas County Safety Council W. E. Spalding T. H. Astman Frank L. Brown Spalding

Republican Club to Meet in Lawrence at 8 PM

The Colored Women's Republican club of Lawrence will meet Friday evening at 8 at president Mrs. Farinda Lambkin's home. County office candidates will be introduced and speak briefly. A separate meeting Thursday at Mrs. Lambkin's home featured speakers Mrs. Amelia Hunnicut and Mrs. A. Johnson of Topeka.

Hazel Johnson Cole Lawrence Parsons Cole’s Miss Johnson Ella Johnson Evans Colored Women’s Republican Club Farinda Lambkin Lambkin Amelia Hunnicut A. Johnson Topeka

Officials to Draft Lawrence City Budget Tonight

Mayor Alfred Lawrence and council committee heads meet at City Hall at 7 30 tonight to draft the 1939 city budget. The document will be submitted to the council on July 25.

City Hall City of Lawrence Alfred Lawrence

Daily Cross Word Puzzle and Local Crime Note

A crossword puzzle with clues across and down and a brief crime note reports narcotics addicts in the U S decreasing in the past year and a lost license plate case involving S A McCann of 1323 East Twenty Third Street with plate 321067 between Topeka and Gardner.

S. A. McCann East Twenty- Third Street Topeka Gardner

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