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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1935
Page
5
A catered buffet honors Jose phine Edmonds and Kenneth Rankin on their upcoming marriage while guests toast and reminisce. A tea hosted for Mr. and Mrs. Waldemar Geltch featured roses and a serv ing line of Margaret McNown, Betty Schwartz, and Ruth Swarthout. Ednah Hopkins showcases violin pupils at the Unitarian church. Tudor era folios and campus events fill the day with music, reunions, and engagements across Lawrence.
Monday brings buffet suppers by Mrs E H Lindley and Mrs O T Davis, plus Garden and flower club events at the old city hall. Tuesday features Coterie Club dinner and a Edmonds Rankin marriage at the bride’s home. Wedding of Miss Mona Nugent to Lucius Hausman at the Nugen home in Topeka. Activities include church social groups, piano recital, and a party for veterans’ work. A KU degree update and garden club tea are noted.
A 1935 syndicated column reflects on education politics as a board resists promoting Miss Jones. The piece implies retaliation in staffing when teachers’ careers depend on board members' choices, highlighting tensions over promotions and job security.
Dorsey-Liberty unit of the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 7 45 p m for the last business session of the year. Various social gatherings follow including bridge clubs at homes, Y M L clubs hosting husbands, and a quilt social with Mrs Guy Bigsby. A birthday picnic for Miss June Ulm featured boating and swimming at State Lake. Numerous visitors attend commencement and university events with families from Lawrence and nearby towns joining in.
Will Rogers stars in a light comedy where a sausage maker's wife and family join an amateur theatrical, directed by Alison Skipworth. Billie Burke shines while Frances Drake joins the cast, leading to comic mishaps before a happy ending as audiences laugh at rehearsals and performances. Short subjects follow with Flying Feet racing footage and a Cunningham race.
A 22 player Ottawa Country Club trip was defeated 52 to 10 by Lawrence County Club on Sunday. G. Todd led Ottawa with 81 while M. Kerley, a former Lawrence High star, shot 78. City-wide tournament entries close Saturday with first rounds starting Sunday and a $1 entry covers all matches. Open to all amateurs in Lawrence and vicinity.
Want extra cash? Sell extra clothes and furniture through classified advertising. Call 22 for an Ad-Taker to place your ad.
Oklahoma City June 10 America's first trial of kidnappers' attorneys opened in federal court. Judge Edgar S. Vaught presides as jurors are seated. Ben B. Laska, Denver attorney, is accused of taking 10000 from the Urschel ransom fund to defend Albert Bates. James C. Mathers faces charges of taking 1000 for defending Harvey Bailey.
The soil conservation gathering with Dr. F L Daley as speaker, planned for tomorrow evening in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, has been postponed indefinitely. It will likely be rescheduled within the next week or ten days as announced by the Chamber office. The item also notes a housing mention and a classified ad call for selling items.
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