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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
6
The note requests alumni society contributions to be received at the journal World office by noon for publication. It specifies timing and method for submission and outlines the publishing process.
Fragmented schedule lists social events at country clubs, Colonial venues, and private homes. Entries mention bridge luncheons, contract clubs, recital teas, and various hostesses including Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Van Nte, Mrs. Bradshaw, Mrs. Skner, and Mrs. Windsey across Thursday to Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Charles A Wise announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Elizabeth Wise to Walter F Heck son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Heck of Lawrence A wedding is planned for early September. Local social notes report entertaining bridge luncheon at Evans Hearth with Mrs Adrian Lindsey hosting and guests from Rochester and Lawrence.
A two hour program at Kansas University showcased young composers from various classes and schools. Performances included original works by first year students from Charles Sanford Skilton and Laurél Everett Anderson with singers Helen Peters and Meribah Moore. The audience responded with strong interest and the spring commencement concert follows.
Mr and Mrs W T W Sterling of Carlton arrived in Lawrence for a relatives visit after attending the marriage of Miss Virginia Sterling to William Krueger of St Louis on May 27. They came with Mrs J A Sterling of St Louis and Mrs John Miller of Schenectady New York.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bernitz and two children plus relatives celebrated Mrs Emma Strobel's birthday with a large centerpiece cake. Other notes show a mother daughter tea at Salem Evangelical edge with attendees, and Sunday dinners hosted by the Reusch and Wilson families among various visiting relatives and neighbors.
Sizable gatherings and visits fill a Lawrence area scene with neighbors and relatives sharing meals and calling on friends. Notable attendees include the Abel and Broers families visiting from nearby towns, and graduates Jane Louise and Johnnie Abel earning diplomas at a Douglas county eighth grade exercise.
A long list of local social ties and travel plans fills the page as Fall season gatherings unfold. Mr. and Mrs. Steinbring host at Lone Star with relatives. numerous Vitt, Bowen, and Reetz families visit hospitals, towns like Kansas City Topeka and Eudora. reunions, dinners, and house visits mark a season of family connections across multiple communities.
Lawrence visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Nate Pettengill and daughter. Kansas City guest Mrs Neudeck and daughter Ione call on John Hughey. Patricia Pettengill of Lawrence wins a cup. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hughey entertain several couples. The community plans a play for Friday June 9 as farmers begin harvesting pea crops.
Miss Helen Doan stepped on a piece of barbed wire last week causing a painful injury to her foot. The incident was reported in local notes as a misfortune affecting residents and prompting relief for the injured party.
Readers recall visits by Mrs. Rolla Jordan and others to Kansas City relatives during the weekend. Margaret Lee returns from Kansas City with Paul Robinson and family. Swope Park visits noted with Jess Bird Beverly and Gus Inslew. Raymond Starks of Kansas City spends evening with Don Musser's family. Buford Musser to work at Haven City filling station. DeSoto high school commendation exercises held with F C Allen address. Corliss graduates Gertrude Krisch and Albert Lane Jr. attend Cedar Junction and high school grade book commencements. Mrs. Minnie Golden listed among those mentioned.
Robert Hughey helps John Hughey with farm work. Harry Davenport of Lawrence and William Torneden with family visited T. B. Davenport’s home Sunday afternoon. Murray Martin and children and Dr. Herrin of Kansas City visited the J. T. Hughey home Sunday evening. Dan Daniels and children from Skintook Oklahoma dined with Wedley White Friday. Will Springer of Kansas City and Mary Springer of Lawrence visited Charless Douglas midweek.
Local residents report social visits and family updates across De Soto and nearby areas. Ed Warsop’s passing is noted after illness. families Welcomed visitors include Corliss and the LeSueur household. Other items mention hospital stays, repairs, weekend trips, and summer entertainment plans.
A fragment notes Baker from Olathe had dinner on Tuesday. Sparse readable text mentions Baker and a Tuesday meal.
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