Geneva letters from Emily Ericsson describe war life
Emily Ericsson in Geneva writes about League of Nations library work under air drills and rationing. she notes changing travel rules via Swiss and French authorities, delays for permits and visas, and the difficulty of returning to Paris while images of Berne are restricted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
M. Ericsson
Geneva
League of Nations
Emily Ericsson
Switzerland
Paris
France
Berne
Europe
Italy
Machiavelli
Mont Blanc
Montreux
Marjory
Miss Friesson
United States
Clipner
Putting Up Strawberries Strawberry Preserves
Instructions for making one quart strawberry preserves from Linwood Kansas by Mrs. O. J. Hughey. Wash and stem berries, boil with two teaspoons vinegar, add four cups sugar, boil, cool overnight. Seal cold with paraffin. Do not cook more than one quart at a time. Stirring during cooling increases plumpness.
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O. J. Hughey
Linwood
Kan
Canning Strawberries By Mrs Bessie Pettit
Fruit preserving method from Mrs. Bessie Pettit describes layering washed berries with sugar in a pan, boiling in two stages, lemon juice, and sealing in hot jars to keep berries whole and flavorful. It notes variations including mashing some berries and adjusting quantities for small batches.
Installation Banquet of Lawrence Soroptimist Club
Chancellor Deane Malott greets the newly organized civic club at its charter party held at the Colonial tea room on May 18. Seated left to right at the speaker's table are Alice Steele of Kansas City, past president Edith Schober of Topeka and regional director, the chancellor, and Esther Bauman of Topeka, club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane Malott
Civic Club
Colonial Tea Room
Alice Steele
Kansas City
National Federation
Edith Schober
Topeka
Esther Bauman
The
Topeka Club
Wedding Refreshments and Seating Etiquette from 1920s Guide
A noon wedding follows with a wedding breakfast or luncheon. Seating suggests the bridal party at a decorated table with the bride to the groom’s right, best man to the bride’s right, and bridesmaids and ushers alternating. Place cards and separate tables for parents are advised. Menu ideas include hot soup, broiled lamb chops, gumbo, chicken dishes, sandwiches, salads, ice creams, cakes, and coffee. Outdoor weddings call for small tables and a more substantial spread
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Coudert Brenning
Trucker Survives Blaze After Cab Fire
Charles Stover of Topeka escaped a burning oil transport truck in Osage City on Friday despite severe burns to his face and hands. He was rushed to Stormont hospital in Topeka for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage City
Kan
Charles Stover
Topeka
Stormont Hospital
Girl Killed by Train Near Home in El Dorado
Miss Margaret McGayne aged 16 was struck and killed by a Missouri Pacific passenger train while walking along the tracks near her El Dorado home. The tragedy occurred June 1. The investigation was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Dorado
Kan
Margaret: McGayne
Missouri Pacific
Lawrence painter Griffith remembered for Thayer collection aid
Obituary honors William Alexander Griffith who died in Laguna Beach California. He taught at Washburn and the University of Kansas and helped secure the Thayer art collection for KU. A Kansas native earlier in Lawrence he designed buildings and mentored artists, leaving five children and deep local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Alexander Griffith
Laguna Beach
Cal
Lawrence
University of Kansas
Richard B. Stevens
Griffith
James M. Griffith
Emporia
G. W. E. Griffith
First National Bank
College of Emporia
St.Louis
Ohio Street
E. M. Hopkins
Tennessee Street
California
Desert
Spooner-Thayer Museum
Laguna Beach Art Association
Rocky Mountains
Delta Phi Delta
Lorado Taft
Scottish Rite Order
Episcopal Church
James Nelson Griffith
Los Angeles
Gates W. Burrows
George Smith Griffith
Seattle
Wash
Ida Smith Griffith, Jr
University of Southern California At
Sister Clubs Gift the Soroptimists at Law Charter Dinner
The Soroptimist club of Law held a charter dinner with gifts from nearby clubs. Mil dred Ross of Wichita presented the U.S. flag for the south central region, while Kansas City and St. Louis clubs contributed items including a scrapbook and funds. The Wichita club gave each Law Lawrence member a handkerchief. The banquet committee included Grace Greene Erickson as chair, with Bernice Swope, Fannie Murphy, Cora FE Borges, and Cora Sams. reception committee was led by Lillian Constant with Ethel High and Gladys Hixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawhere
United States
Mildred Ross
Wichita
Kansas City
St. Louis
Secretary’s Bank
Topeka
President’s Inn
Snoringfield
Joplin
Wichita Club
Lawrence Club
Grace Greene Erickson
Bernice Swope
Fannie Murphy
Cora FE. Borges
Cora Sams
Lillian Constant
Ethel High
Gladys Hixon
North Lawrence Social Roundup Sees Visits and events
Mrs. Bessie Mason and family visit Clarence Gibson in Kansas City while Arlene Miller attends Central Bible Institute graduation in Springfield. Local circles host dinners and showers. families travel to Pomona, Wichita, and Bonner Springs. Aviation trainee Carl Amyx heads to training in Kansas City before transfer to California. Memorial service held at Christian church for local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Mason
Helen Mason
Lloyd Lash
Clarence Gibson
Kansas City
Arlene Miller
Central Bible Institute
Springfield
Harold Haas
Topeka
Claude Dicker
A. B. Conner
Belleview
James Duncan
North Lawrence
Colorado
William Murphy
Kenneth Forney
Baltimore
John McGinnis
Earl Gordon
Edwardsville
Bonner Springs
Paul Cook
H. A. Sayler
Lois Penfold
Winnie Penfold
Rex Roberts
Tonganoxie
Sisterhood of the Christian Church
Hellstrom
William Bryan
Watkins
Bryan
Chester Daum
Eudora
Warner Pratt
Miami
Okla
Ketchum
Doris Anderson
Henry Pringle
Ella Holladay
Florence Holladay
Hugh Lipp
Truman Nelson
Wiliam Dale
May Nelson
Hubbel
Ralph Nelson
Fathers and Sons
Centenary Methodist Church
R. D. Stanwix
G. A. Stanwix
Williamstown
Carl Amyx
Aviation School
California
Geneva Alexander
S. M. Amy
Barton Reynolds
Higginsville
the Christian Church
Louisa Carr
Edith Lee
C. W. Comstock, Jr
Genevieve Traynor
Clark Comstock
Beeman
Ottawa
John Hubbel
Edward Hubbel
Louie Wulfkuhle
Family reunion plans noted in church gathering
Evelyn and Kenneth Forney plan a family reunion. Theister, Sunday school teachers, and Christian church officers met at Ralph Hubbel's home. Mrs. L. M. Jackson shows slight improvement while Mrs. Harney remains on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
Kenneth Forney
Theister
The
Christian Church
Ralph Hubbel
L. M. Jackson
Harney
Moton Dies Noted Colored Educator Who Led Tuskegee
Robert R Moton a Virginia born former slave son rose to lead Tuskegee Institute succeeding Booker T Washington He died at 72 on the fifth anniversary of his retirement Born August 26 1867 Moton expanded facilities increased faculty and budget and added two year junior and commercial programs his rise paralleled George H Denny of Alabama in a tale of race era leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
C. H. Va
Virginia
Robert R. Moton
America
Dr. Moton
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Robert Russa ‘Moton
George
Alabama
George Becam
George H. Denny
University of Alabama
Robert
Tuskeree Institute
Moton
South
Moron
Morton
Five Year Old Sparks Car Crash in Los Angeles
A five year old, Johnny Sanborn, sat in his aunt’s parked car and, after fiddling with controls, caused it to start and drive off. He jumped a curb, hit a lawn, and crashed into Mrs. Margaret Dunstan’s home breaking three windows and several porch steps, escaping unscathed for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Johnny Sanborn
Margaret Dunstan
Johnny
Gandhi Suggests Postponing Civil Disobedience Plan
Mohandas K. Gandhi writes in his newspaper that civil disobedience for Indian independence should be deferred until after the European war ends. The Journal-World Classified Page notes the bustling market in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gandhi
Bombay
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Journal - World
Memorial Day Play by Lawrence Memorial Band at Wadsworth
The Lawrence Memorial High School band directed by Oliver Hobbs joined Memorial Day ceremonies at the Veterans Home in Wadsworth. Sponsored by the Dorsey-Liberty post of the American Legion the group marched in the parade to the national cemetery and performed a lawn concert afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Memorial High School
Oliver Hobbs
Wadsworth
Dorsey-Liberty Post
American Legion
National Cemetery
Four More Kansans Named in New Who's Who Edition
The 1940 41 Who's Who in America lists fourteen Kansans for the first time including KU figures Chancellor Deane W Malott Prof Earl D Hay director of the C A A program Bert A Nash and sociology associate Mathecus Smith Also named are Henry B Lautyz Otto S Stauffer William L White Thomas D Winter Leo I Melchers Charles H Scholer Payne H Ratner Jacob C Runenthal Edgar K Morrow and Charles W Shaver all from various Kansas towns and universities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Deane W. Malott
Earl D. Hay
School of Engineering
C.A.A
Bert A. Nash
School of Education
Mathecus Smith
Wave Opportunity In U. 8. Leavenworth Graduates
Gov. Payne Rather told Immaculata high school graduates that the United States offers more opportunities for success than any other land. He emphasized freedom liberty and tolerance as priceless American heritage and noted high schools nationwide help perpetuate it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Payne
Immaculata High School
United States
McLOUTH social news and local visits recap
McLouth residents Mrs. Harry Davis and Mrs. Evelyn Burnaw hosted visitors from Kansas City and Lindenwood College in Missouri. Marilyn Casebier attends Lindenwood. other locals include Jim Black, Jess Pyle, Geo Casebier, Don Miller, William Nulk and daughters Myrtis and Frances. The Baptist church Quilting Club hosted a rain ruined picnic supper for husbands and families. Robert Barnett and a cousin from Effingham were also mentioned in the gathered notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davis
Kansas City
Evelyn Burnaw
Jim Black
Jess Pyle
Lawrence
Geo. Casebier
St. Clarke,Mo
Marilyn Casebier
Lindenwood College
Don Miller
Marilyn
McLouth
William Nulk
Myrtis
Frances
Junction City
Kan
The
Baptist Church
Robert Barnett
Effingham
HORIZONTAL 1 Puzzle Answers Include Early Explorer
A crossword style list covering clues and answers from horizontal and vertical entries. It includes references to early explorer themes and a variety of word fits such as personal pronouns, colors, and common nouns across multiple clue lines.
McLouth Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weddings
Local residents recount visits from Basehor Kansas City and Lawrence while families attend gatherings. Established social events include a bridal shower for Mrs. Marvin Connelly and a 50th membership celebration for Celia Phinney at Oskaloosa, with attendees from McLouth and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pyle
Ray Skages
Earl Ray
Basehor
McLouth
Skaggs
Mattie Reynolds
Henry Earl
Carol Sue
Kansas City
John Harl
Reba Black
Earl
Bell Harris
Al-berta Long
Topeka
Bettie Reynolds
Bob Kimmel
Bill Kimmel
McPherson
Kam
Roy Kimmel
Glen Champion
Bob
Bill
Carroll Nickels
Miltonvale
Kan
Jesse Lee Nickels
Arbela
Alvin Means
M. G. Nickels
Harry Sims
Estle Bales
Dan Means
Robert Means
Horton
Clyde Bloxson
Seneca
Mamie Ridgway
Lee Clark
Lettie Cutter
Lawrence
H. H. Kimmel
Albert Wray
Oskaloosa
Marvin Connelly
Rhea Jeffers
Winchester
Lucy Kell
William Yost
Yost
Ednamae Dick
Connelly
Nellie Yost
Toneka
Myrtis Nulk
Aileen Nickels
Dan Jeffers
Elsie Thornton
Clarence Kell
H. W. Steener
Wright
Margueretta Chapman
Tom Chapman
Alcione
Celia Phinney
Victor Kirk
Phinney
Anna Steener
A. M. Dick
Esther
John Roberts
Dinner Guests Gather From Rail of Several Families
Evening social notes list visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Abel and others from St. Louis Kansas City Wye Springs and De Soto with relatives in Lawrence Overbrook and Emporia. Many dinners and calls recount weekend stays and family caregiving amid health concerns for Mrs. Otto Abel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Abel
June Louise
William Maul
Joe Maul
Winewell
Lee Taylor
St. Louis
Myrtle Smith
Clyde Jr
Wye Springs
George Maul
Margaret Benell
Kansas City
Red Maul
Kmndora
Smith
Blue Springs
Norman Combest
Lawrence
George Orton
Clara Freese
Chicapo
Ott
Max Bean
Fort Tiley
Spencer McCoy
Ralph James
Kay Valley
McCoy
Dan Neta
DeSoto
William Spitzl
Spitzli
Overbrook
Harry Norman
Gideon Neisa
Robert
Emporia
Kansarz State Teachers College
Broather
Arthur Eisele
Emma Strobel
Arthur Bernitz
Minnie Kurtz
Strobel
George Green
Olathe
Marsden Pence
Carry Dery
Kk, Pence
Miss Bryown
Sam Neis
Hesper
Ben Neis
Floyd Broers
Cordner
Charlie Brown
June Louise Abel
Vera Rose
Gerstenberger
Eudora
Mis
Otto Abel
Shorthand and Business Courses Taught in Summer Session
Advertisement notes that Lawrence Business College offers shorthand typewriting bookkeeping and comptometry as part of its summer school program. The brief lists the courses available to students seeking business training and practical skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Business College
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Lawrence Soroptimist
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Harriet Bingham
Camilla Maichel
Georgiana Graves
Ardanse
Thayer Collection
W. A. Griffith
Art Department
Masonic Temple
Emma Crow
Bonnie Bell Houston
Mary Schubert
Soroptimist Club of
Ethel Mohney
Pauline Myers-Nixon
Mary Naylor Brown
Annie Spence
Mamie Cooksey
Elizabeth Pittilla
Pauline Richardson
Lucretia Fursman
Robert K. Moton
Lawrence High School
Soldiers
K. U
U. 8
New England
South América
Were
Uncle Sam
U. S.army
Maj
Thomas B. Woodburn
Governors Island
N. Y
Gertrude Verna Gough
Minnie Richardson
Effie Denny
Meda Baer
Lillian Edmonds
Alice Clark
Jack Steeper
E. E. Steeper
Eugene Luse
Gon Tommy
Maplehill
Charles Fowler
Elmer ‘Tuse
Logan-Moore Lbr. Co
Sealrighte Sanitary Service Sanitary Beave
Vermont
Evening Star
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