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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1940

Page

5

Marriage announcements and society notices fill Kansas events

The notes report the wedding of Miss Marie Hunter to Francis Swaim of Oxford Kansas at the First Christian church with a reception at the bride’s parents’ home. It also covers garden suppers, engagements, and multiple club activities including a bridge tournament won by Mrs Stella Wilson and Margaret Henderson, plus various society meetings and a birthday party.

Marie Hunter Francis. Swaim Oxford Kan First Christian Church L. A. Hunter Stella Wilson Margaret Finnerty Henderson Louise Nelson Mayme Corcoran R. Zvacek John Akers Hazel Anderson Rose Gieseman Henderson Wilson Maxine Schmitencorf Helen Gardner Claudia’ Maxwell Buena Vista Myrnice C. Morgan R. Ulrich H. H. Ulrich James S. Chubb First Methodist Church Baldwin Helen Heaston Esther Brockway Gang Leland Ulrich Ola Baker University Delta Tau Delta University of Kansas Alpha Chi Omega Ulrich Colorado

Community Party Celebrates Third Birthday With Guests

Mrs Earl Curl hosted a children's party celebrating Earl Eugene Curl's third birthday with games balloons ice cream cake and fruit drinks. Attendees included Mrs Lloyd Weibel Mrs C M Jones and daughter Esther Louise Mrs George Wilbur and daughter Caroline and many others.

Earl Curl Earl Eugene Lloyd Weibel Dolores Robert C. M. Jones Esther Louise George ‘Wilbur Caroline F. J. O'Dell Bobby Jack Georgiana Brune Gerald Janet J. E. Nottingham Mary Elen Nottingham Roderte Nottingham A. al Curl Fred Coftins Joann Coffman Leslie Wright Lillian Tanta Maxine Georgi Ethel Ouedahl

Local Obituaries and Society Notes Across Oklahoma

Mrs. R. F. Moore is laid to rest in Liberty Cemetery Upland Kansas after a graveside service with family from Moore households. News items detail visits and travels of local residents including Mrs J E Brooks from Dallas and tributes to university ties for Dorothy Smith Hodnik formerly of Kansas, now in Chicago.

Onis C. Hodnik Chicago C. E. Smith W. E. Kennard Hodnik Dorothy, Smith University of Kansas Alpha Chimega Thomas Hurst Dennis W. B. Dalton Ted A. Kennedy Northwest Coast San Francisco Fair Fred Wheeler Patricia Ann J. J. Wheeler Camden Wheeler Radio Corporation of America Oklahoma Ity L. V. Carr Garden City Marie Hunter William H. Semple Jane Nancy Prairie Grove Ark A. B. Conner Peggy Haworth Weaver's New ‘York Weaver New London Conn Theyenue River Indian Agency Pine Ridge S. D Denver Colo Sante Fe N. M R. A. Schwegler H. A. Dunn Ottawa Minnesota Gwinn Henry Santa Fe Chama Amarillo Brownwood Tex Henry W. H. Horr David St. Joseph

Daughter Cynthia Returns From Four Week Miami Stay

Cynthia and family report her return after a four week visit in Miami. The relatives note the trip included sightseeing and rest.

Cynthia Miami, A

Export ban tops news in Tulsa aviation fuel report

The U S administration ordered a ban on exports of aviation gasoline to the western hemisphere with exceptions for American owned firms operating abroad. May exports totaled about 400 000 barrels with England 148 605 France 151 794 Japan 29 069 and other regions showing smaller amounts. Domestic output is about a million barrels monthly and three to four million barrels are in storage.

Tulsa Okla Department of Commerce England France Japan British West Africa Spain Portugal Italy Germany

Kansas Boosts Lamb Crop Ahead of Year

Kansas reports 1940 lamb crop estimated at 335000 head up from 318000 last year and 292000 average, with 97 lambs per 100 ewes versus 102 in 1939. National lamb crop about 32729000 head, up three percent from 1939. Wichita chamber plans campaign to attract a $10 million bomb and shell loading plant.

Topeka Kansas Federal State Agriculture Departments Wichita Shell Wichita Chamber of Commerce Arch N. Booth Washington

Pleasant Valley Social News Highlights and Visits

Pleasant Valley neighbors recount visits and gatherings with family and friends across Denver Fort Collins Gardner and Eudora. The Meadow Lark 4 H club planned a Brown's Grove picnic and members shared pecan rolls and sewing, while many residents hosted or visited relatives and neighbors throughout the week.

Elmer Kramer Colorado Fred Bashaw Denver Fort Collins H. J. Paterson Norman Donald Carl Hegeman Eudora Leon Andrew Floyd Gardner Ben. McIntire Ward’ Landers Shirley William, Wells Alice Annette Ollie Oskie Meadow Lark Yow Club Garratt Otto Luckan Freida Charlene C. N. Janeway Phyllis Dolores Marlene Kenneth Catherine Luckan Norman Allison Jack Maloney Eugene Anderson Vernon Broers Alwinna Thiry Kansas City Roscoe Anderson Mary Ann Peterson Glenn Scoots Wellsville Difford Albert Hayden Leo Albert Mole A. K. Hayden Baker Aturphy John Thiry Clifford Thiry Ward Landis Doris Virgil Landis Pleasant Grove Vernon Anderson Harry Broers Gus Koehler C. N

Mrs Otto Luckan Visits Mrs Dorothy Anderson

Mrs Otto Luckan and her daughters called on Mrs Dorothy Anderson Wednesday evening. Neighbors note she is feeling better at this time.

Otto Luckan Dorothy. Anderson

Former Oklahoma Editor Edmond Frantz Dies in Enid

Edmond Frantz aged 79, brother of Frank Frantz former territorial governor, died in Enid Oklahoma. He served as editor and publisher of the Enid Daily Eagle shortly after the turn of the century.

Oklahoma Enid Okla Edmond Frantz Frank Frantz Oklahoma Territorial

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