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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1938

Page

5

Social Calendar Notes For Weekend Gatherings

Sunday social events feature Rev. and Mrs. Carter at home with HK. Harrison presiding. A buffet supper hosts Capt. and Mrs. W. I. Brady. Monday schedules include Mrs. R. R. Jackman and the contract club. Lawrence Flower club and Chamber of Commerce rooms host gatherings.

Carter HK. Harrison Toficiatech W. I. Brady R. R. Jackman Lawrence Flower Club Chamber of Commerce W. S. Brady

Wedding at Trinity Episcopal church in Cimarron

The Rev and Mrs Carter H Harrison host at Trinity rectory tomorrow 4 to 6 pm. Miss Mildred Bernice Allen and Chesterman Cain Linley wed at Trinity church with Rev Harrison officiating. Guests included Ruth Miller and Vivian Strang. couple to travel to Carlsbad and Mexico City before settling in Cimarron where Linley is county attorney. Both graduates of KU Class of 1936.

Mildred Bernice Allen Williamstown Grace Allen Topeka Chesterman Cain Linley Carlsbad N. M Mexico City Grand Canyon Arizona Cimarron Linley Gray County University of Kansas Moran

Sentimental Critique of College Costs Sparks Debate

A 1937 copyright note reflects a speaker's view that sending Jane to college wasted two thousand dollars and left her dissatisfied with life, highlighting concerns about expense and fulfillment in higher education.

Jane

Linwood Bride to Be Married in June

Florence Lillian Anderson daughter of Mrs James A Anderson Linwood will wed on June 5. The couple plans to reside in Kansas City Missouri after the ceremony.

Florence Lillian Anderson James A. Anderson Linwood Bryan Kansas City W. W. Ware Midland Rural Club Fred Lewis Howard Erwin Elizabeth Bussing Kate Toms

Community Notices And Club Activities In Lawrence Kan

Numerous names and events from Lawrence and nearby towns are listed including births, club meetings, and social gatherings. Highlights mention a new baby Shirley Jean born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pontius at Memorial hospital and several upcoming meetings for Year Round club Kanwaka Farm Bureau Oak Ridge Birthday club and various bridge luncheons with prize notices and hostesses.

Harold Pontius Memorial Hospital Shirley Jean

Relatives Travel and Notable Aboard Departures

Month with relatives and friends in California and Utah with stops in San Francisco Salt Lake City and Denver. Mrs. C W Anderson returns from Denver after funeral services for Mrs. R J Adams. Carter Harrison Jr and Mrs Harrison plan to visit Montclair New Jersey for summer. Other locals travel to Altus Manhattan Clinton and Baldwin for family visits.

Los Angeles Long Beach San Diego Riverside San Francisco Salt Lake City Denver C. W. Anderson Colo R. J. Adams Carter H. Harrison Carter, Jr Montclair N. J Harrison C. E. Decker Marion Decker Earl Knowell Topeka Clinton Mr. Decker Lou Kelly Baldwin Cc. M. Jones

Golden Jubilee Kansas Christian Endeavor Convention in Wichita

The Golden Jubilee Christian Endeavor Kansas convention opens in Wichita with delegates from across the state and visitors from other states. Douglas county C Eers travel by car. Lawrence leaders include Mrs. Deal Six and Blanche Yeomans.

Christian Endeavor Kansas Wichita Douglas County Christian Endeavorers Lawrence Deal Six State Dramatics Blanche Yeomans Christian Endeavor Francis B. Clark Kansas Christian Endeavor New York Guy Howard Peter Douglas County Arthur Stanley International Christian Endeavor Charles St. John New York Bowery Mission St. John

Summer Meetings for Interdenominational Youth Group

The Interdenominational College Young People's group will hold its first summer meeting at the Christian church tomorrow night at 6. Rev. Howard E. Koelb of First Baptist Church will be the speaker. A social period follows. The group meets weekly all summer with parties and picnics. all interested are invited.

Christian Church Tomorow Howard E. Koelb First Baptist Church

St Luke AME Church Services Schedule

St Luke A M E Church at Ninth and New York hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Louise Garrett and a 11 00 a m sermon by Rev J N Goddard on God Our Sun and Shield. Evening programs include 8 00 p m children's day exercises and 6 30 p m Allen C E League led by Mrs Della Bryant with Lead Kindly Light meeting. Message by pastor at 7 45 p m.

St. Luke A.M.E Ninth and New York Streets J. N. Goddard Louise Garrett God, Our Sun and Shield Allen C.E. League Della Bryant

Religion Comes to E U Editor Journal-World

Letters describe the Church of the Brethren national meeting at Kansas University in Lawrence. The piece notes their German Baptist Brethren origins, modern branches, earnest religious life, and the impact on the city with visitors from many states. The author hopes their godly influence lingers after departure and offers well wishes.

E. U Journal-World Church of the Brethren Kansas University Alberta Canada Lawrence Germany United States Dunkards Brethren Church

May contracts rise to 1937 high in 37 eastern states

The F. W. Dodge report shows May construction awards in 37 eastern states at 283.156 million dollars, up 28 percent from April and 16 percent from May last year. Heavy engineering led gains while residential building totaled 83.153 million, near last year’s May peak.

Girl Scout troop departs for Daisy Hindman Camp

Six girls from Troop 12 along with two chaperones travel by car to Daisy Hindman Girl Scout camp near Topeka for a week or two. The list of travelers includes Wanda Schuman Julia Fox Mabel Ann Richardson Martha Beth Dawes Virginia Dodson Kay Smith and Clara May Harbour. Special Journal World vacation mail rate offered at 25 cents a month via phone number 22.

Daisy Hindman Topeka Gene Brune Mabel Richardson Wanda Schuman Julia Fox Mabel Ann Richardson Martha Beth Dawes Virginia Dodson Kay Smith Clara May Harbour The Journal-World

Teachers Get Jobs Through KU Appointment Bureau

H E Chandler head of the Teachers Appointment Bureau at Kansas University announced sixteen teaching appointments for the next fall. Names include Lois MeCormack English and social science at Johnson County and John R Hills superintendent at Elkhart with other posts in Atchison Medicine Lodge Cullison LeRoy Council Grove Ellsworth Parsons and Lawrence. Chandler expects more appointments to be announced soon.

K.U H. E. Chandler Lois MecCormack Johnson Kan John R. Hills Elkhart Marie Stevens Atchison Esther Gilkeson Medicine Lodge George O. Watson Woodson Sara Jean Oliver Cullison Virginia Smith LeRoy C. F. Barnard Elwood Maxine McBriler Council Grove Ruth Wilson Prairie View Dorothy Caldwell Ellsworth Otis J. Mumaw Parsons C. O. Smith Lavenberg Alice Gill Cheryvale Sand Edwin F. Menze Lawrence

Two Candidates File for County Offices in Primary Race

George Price of Lawrence Republican filed for sheriff and current under sheriff. Charles Springer of Lawrence Democrat filed for county attorney and current county prosecutor. Additional filings include Alvin V. McKinney Republican for township trustee Clinton and William M. Johnson Republican for Clinton township clerk.

Court House George Price Lawrence Charles Springer Price Springer Alvin V. McKinney Clinton William M. Johnson

Lecompton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Alice Mae Walters of Topeka visits relatives in the area while Eunice Brass begins a new role at the Seymour beauty shop in Lawrence. Local residents travel for visits, family gatherings mark birthdays, and club meetings occur as summer activities begin.

Alice Mae Walters Topeka Scott Wingield Eunice Brass Here Seymour Lawrence Massachusetts Street Iva Clarence Seymour William Schauer Carneira Ottawa University Gladys Holloway Margaret Crady Harold Betty Mae Mickall Perry Dale Crady Ted Homer Reusch Vinland Wesley Crady M. E. Brisbon Bert Reynolds Theodor Sulzen J. C. Walters Robert Dick Walters Billy Reynolds Mollie Smith Sunshine Club Smith Presid

Local Club Holds Quilting, Plans Picnic And Visits

The article details a community gathering with roll call, bingo prizes won by several women, and quilting activities led by Mrs. Dora Worley. It notes upcoming events including a covered dish luncheon June 7 and a regular meeting June 15, plus numerous visits and travel between Lawrence Topeka and nearby towns. Phil Sehon is reported in Topeka hospital in critical condition.

Ing Worley Jo Traxler Hildenbrand Edith Norman Marv Boydston Dora Worley Zola Shaffer Gladys Holloway Maggie Crady Lawrence Chester McFarland Topeka William Schauer Stanley Norman Henry Leslie Fred C. Smith United Brethren Ladies Aid John Taylor Aid Katie Gibbon August Hildenbrand Marion Lasswell Lorine Hildenbrand Sims Pleasanton Kan Baugh Ed Traxler Emporia Sidney Powell Waterville R. C. Traxler Tueay Clifford Shaffer Arthur Glen Shaffer Tulsa Okla Shaffer Helen Wilma Wreekend Elva Bell Tracy Calif Wendell Bell Jean Henrick Los Angeles Lou Edwards John Mary Lou Valley Falls Edwards W. B. Edwards George McCarty Western Kangas Norton Fritz Hill United Brethren Phil Sehon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Trinity Episcopal Rectory Thomas Blair Daughters of 1812 Evans Hearth C. F. Adams W. T. Courtney E. J. Renth Renth Gertrude Gilmore Kathryne Wilson United State H. E. Don Carlos E. J. Netzer Mildred Reuter Misses Lucile Reuter Lois Moss Betty Banning Katherine Heck Marie Sabol Mesdames— H. T. Jost Emil Heck J. E. Seligobert Moss, Jr Charles Banning Red Biewener John Selig, Jr Wilkensburg A. G. Sabol A. C. Reuter Business and Professional Women’s Club Harold Hilkey Oak Park Eunice Guilford Eskridge Fred Bargett Bucklin Alice Horn Grace Carter Grace L. Hess Irma Kahle Hazel Wilcox Abbie Atherton Eden Golden Key Bond Independence Oklahoma City National Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Kansas Missouri Fay Brown Louise Nelson Lillian Phillips Lora Mendenhall Margaret Finnerty Rebekahs J. A. Benson George Barkley Hadley Apmoie Hixon Hiram L. Bryan May Bruner Ellis T. Johnston Blanche Dodds Leah Pettibone Mabel Olson Kate Caldwell Bessie Lescher Agnes Olson Flora Hughes Ruby Wampler Katherine Pine Eva Wilson LaVerna Craig Eudora Lodge DeSoto Lodge Manhattan Dorsey-Liberty American Legion Auxiliary A. M. Oskerblad Everett Stith L. B. Reade Clyde Corp Ida Lyons C. W. Berry Richard Wiley Mercyl Laessig Robert Frakes Mary Alice Gorrill Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Gus Hadl Home and Community L. C. Armstrong J. C. Maloney W. A. Garratt Mrs Charles Daniels Ernest Wise San Antonio Tex R.L.H. Club J. C. Herriott Louisiana Street O. J. Lane Department of Kansas United Spanish War Veterans Hutchinson Joseph A. Wahl Leavenworth Ottawa J. M. Stone Minnie 3B. Walker Joseph Pp. A. Lowe G. I. Brown H. M. Jennings C. J. Winter L. A. Murphy Myrtle Grant Elizabeth Jennings U.S.W.V Dorothy Gehret Bobby Way Elmdale Harold Jennings Garden City Claude Dicker Jennette Skiles H. M. Mason H. Royston Kanwaka A. Gifford Colonial M. F. Hudson L. H. Frink Oak Ridge Albert Knop A. B. Frederick Louise Thorne Billings Mont Ella Thorne Elma Michael Jay Sutton Miss Thorne Mildred Hutchinson Annabelle Sentt Audrey Davison Helen Davison Helen Chandler Meamstemes Major Swan Ruth Pringle van Alim Paul Lyons James Sanders Ruth Hart Jack Campbell Billings Mont Jay Sutton Charles Radcliffe Evans C. E. Birch B.H.W. Club Hanne Miss Esther Leigh Samuel Kelsall Omaha Samuel III Ruth F. Smith Chicago J. E. Evans F. M. Brockway Fredonia Henry Asher Kathleen Robson E. E B. Stauffer St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Ednah Hopkins Fredric Cass Lake Minn George Wise Marion Orville Morrison W. F. Shaw J. B. Carter Wilson Courtney Dorothy Waller Martha Boucher K. U Mary Busby Coffeyville Gail Busby J. W. Murray Kansas State Editorial Association Kansan Dorothy Shufflebarger California DeLuxe First Christian Church Harold G. Barr Meta Clarkson Joe M. Williams Ralph Kinder Scott Joe M. Williama Desmond Bittinger Nigeria Africa Union Young Peoples Stuents Price and Springer Lecompton Lucas Paint Vermont St Independent Independent Laundry Vermont Mrs. Sims Janny Doris. Holloway Edna Mae Dick Mc Louth Billy Baugh Mable Sims Rogers Fashion Cleaners MR. Merlin East Eighth Street N. H Electrolux Kansas Public Service Co Your Gas Company Central Plumbing Co
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