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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1961
Page
4
The Marion Boosters 4-H Club sponsors an ice cream social at the Washington Creek Church of the Brethren on Tuesday evening June 13. Homemade ice cream cake and pie will be served beginning at 6 30.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Herschell announce engagement of daughter Louise Ann to Robert C Howard of Bismarck Grove. Louise Ann, a 1961 Lawrence High School graduate, works at Acme Laundry and Dry Cleaners. Robert works at Sanders Motor Co. They plan a fall wedding.
Mr and Mrs John L Kennedy announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Ann to Gary D Goff son of Mr and Mrs Ralph M Goff Route 5. Shirley is a Lawrence graduate and banker. Gary attended Kansas University and is a bookkeeper for Lawrence Freight Line Inc. A September wedding is planned.
Miss Marilyn Smith selects Saturday July 22 for her wedding to Ronald Layden at St John s Church. Mrs Gerald Had hosts a morning neighborhood coffee in honor of Bert Daigle with a list of attendees. Alpha Chi Omega Mothers of Kansas University plan a patio supper June 18 in Kansas City. Concordia Guild hears church etiquette talk with new member Loren Lockwood. Lawrence Flower Club combines a nature tour with Kansas history visit to Lecompton. Rehearsal dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Orville Baldwin for Joan Baldwin and Terry Murphy.
The column lists a wedding at Danforth Chapel with reception at Alpha Phi and a 50th anniversary at the Shoemakers in Tonganoxie. It reports the 39th Fishburn Powell reunion at Lone Star Church with 25 families, plus officer elections and next reunion date. Christian service meeting at Fairview, Self Culture Club closing, HELP donation, and next year calendar discussed.
War Mothers chapters from Lawrence, Kansas City, Leavenworth and Atchison joined a party at Wadsworth Hospital for veterans. About 125 men attended. Prizes were given for games and cookies and coffee were served. Lawrence hosts included Mrs. Rose Grant and others.
The Douglas County Centennial Tea on Sunday June 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Community Building honors pioneer families with an exhibit of early Kansas articles. Judge Charles Rankin will MC, Mayor Ted Kennedy gives the welcome, and Merle Finfrock leads pioneer recognition. Free streetcar rides and centennial dress urged.
Chile Votes assembly and Beauceant meeting set for Tuesday at the Masonic Temple. Past Presidents Club gathers Monday for dessert at 1028 Ohio Street. American Legion Auxiliary votes officers Tuesday at Police Fire Building. Alpha Upsilon hosts hayride tonight at No 6 School. CFCA Women’s Guild plans Tuesday picnic at 4-H Fairgrounds Building 2. Sweet Adelines hold an 8 pm meeting at 2040 Ohio Street. WWI Veterans and Auxiliary meet Monday at Police Fire Building. Dinner planned 6:30 pm with QO Davis and co hosts. Kansas Centennial film Six Guns to 61 to be shown with special program by Mrs Neustifter. Centennial dress optional.
The Lawrence High School Class of 1951 reunion runs Saturday and Sunday with events at the high school and Veterans Park. Coffee and registration from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, a social hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner dance in the Crystal Room, and a Sunday picnic at 1:30 p.m. at Veterans Park.
The article notes sliced onion and condensed tomato soup as good additions when braising pork chops. The tips suggest adding these ingredients may improve flavor during slow cooking.
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