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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1938
Page
6
Wednesday social calendar lists Mrs J B Henry Mrs Harry Nevin and Mrs Penfield Jones hosting a bridge breakfast at Evans Hearth followed by tea with Miss Naomi Light.
Miss Naomi Light hosts a tea for Mrs. C F Ritchie of Warrington England who arrived Sunday to spend the week. Alpha Chi Omega garden party at Pocahontas hall welcomes about fifty rushees and mothers from Topeka Kansas City Leavenworth Osawatomie Ottawa and Lawrence. Zuni charms given as favors. Various local society figures and clubs host luncheons picnics and meetings across Kansas City and nearby towns. Birth announced Judith daughter of Mr and Mrs F C Jackman at St Luke’s hospital. Several clubs hold dinners dances and informal suppers with guests including library officials and veterans groups.
The Methodist Guild will hold a picnic supper at the home of Mrs. W. A. McAlearney with attendees listed from Lone Star Lawrence Topeka and nearby towns. Fred M. Harris of Ottawa hosted a Sunday dinner for state school presidents and their wives with guests from Hays Manhattan Lawrence and Wichita among others.
Centenary Methodist observed Father s Day with a long program of recitations talks songs and readings led by the pastor and members including Phyllis Nehrbass Wayne Pine and Mrs H K Sury. The Co-Operettes planned a 6 30 pm picnic in Clinton Park with rain alternative at the girls gymnasium.
Erna Carl and guests perform musical pieces with Juanita Austil Stanton Kreider and Mrs Arthur Miller. Home Aid Society plans a meeting at 800 Arkansas Street with roll call on current events. Margaret Bonaly and A L Russell Jr wed in Leavenworth First Christian Church in a double ring ceremony. They plan a wedding trip and later settle in Bucyrus. Lillian Grace Valentine sails July 6 for two months in Europe after a KU graduation and campus leadership roles.
Mrs Henry Samson of Roswell New Mexico and her children Bob and Mary Louise have returned home after two weeks with her mother Mrs H M Light Others travel include Mrs W E Tenney and Miss Ursula Henley Mrs W L Newman and Monte Elizabeth Robbins who will summer in Manitou Colorado Guests of Mrs Roy Lawrence Miss Freda Farriss John Sugrue and Fred Thudium depart for Los Angeles and San Diego upcoming moves and illnesses are noted plus Rev A J Miller and Dean Crawford family updates and Miss Louise Blackwell prepares to leave for Pittsburg Pennsylvania
A sequence of social notes describes trips and visits: Mr. and Mrs. Aldene Litzenberger of Pittsburgh touring Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Vinton of Portland stopping in Lawrence on return from the East with J. S. St. Clair, Vinton a KU law school graduate and Portland novelty goods importer, Miss Gertrude Priestly and Caroline Holmes visiting Pocatello Oregon to see Mrs. J. H. Bean, and forty years after Carrie Priestly’s visit. Dr. and Mrs. L. K. Zimmer at Excelsior Springs, C. F. Noble and Santa Monica family visiting Lawrence, Dolph Simons returning from Brainerd to summer at Gulf Lake, Miss Dorothy Cohen and Miss Margaret Kelsall returning from Gulfport for summer.
Residents of McLouth and surrounding areas host and visit relatives and friends from Lone Beach California Kansas City Manhattan Leavenworth Ottawa and Lawrence. Trips include birthday celebrations postmaster gatherings and church youth events with several families hosting weekend guests and a softball game activity.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ames of Abilene visited the John Hughey home. Lena and Louis Torneden attended a family reunion at the Fred Torneden home near Clinton to celebrate Fred's birthday.
The Tuesday storm damaged the Charles Davidson and Fred Harmon farm roofs and felled trees. Orville Hughey and guests hosted a shower despite rain. many gifts were received. A Children's day program pleased attendees with readings and music. The Hugheys visited Independence. multiple families attended a golden wedding anniversary in Lawrence. Community members report illnesses and visits across nearby towns.
Cassie Quinlan spoke on Quiet Patriotism while Ruth Pet tengill led Is the Youngest Child of the Family Spoiled. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Maxine Meinke and Mrs. Anna Torneden. Next meeting with Mrs. Doris Wax and assisting hostess Mrs. Florence. Group 4 of First Methodist Ladies Aid serves chicken dinner Wednesday 11 80 to 1 30 for 25 cents. Everyone invited.
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