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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
3
The Reno Aid Society gathered Thursday at Mrs. Joshua Clevenger 's Hillside Farm home for a decor update and gathering. Attendees planned a July 4 outing to Dimmick woods with potluck dinners and comfortable attire.
Bertha E Blackwell of Perry Kansas and Orville V Bell of Lawrence were married on a Wednesday June 20 at the bride’s mother Mrs M Carls Topeka home. The couple formed a long friendship from Osage county farm life and will reside at 2413 Barker Avenue Lawrence after the ceremony.
Morning Bridge hosted by Mrs V A Martin for Mrs Jim Searles of Oklahoma City. Birth announced of a son born Monday, June 25 to Mr. and Mrs. E W Porter. Mu Phi reception and Convention Concert at Westminster Hall with faculty, officers, and a long musical program in Fraser Hall. Includes list of performers and venues T A Butler, Anna Sweeney, Edith Walton, Dorothy Bell, and others. Dancing party at the Country Club hosted by Virginia Pendleton and Katherine Jackman.
A social evening with light refreshments followed at the Bowersock theater where guests included Misses Helen Friend Dorothy Clark Margaret Stubbs Jeanette Wagstaff Dorothea Roberts Dorothy Blackmar Katie Strong Corine Constant Davida Barbara Olinger Josephine Sara Farrell Laura Rankin Virginia Berry and Messrs Richard Jackman Paul Harrison Waldo Bowman Frederick Jaedicke Howard Fitch Dawson Beery Kenneth Thompson George Bullene Kenneth Constant Barnard Guffler William Engle Nelson Griffith George Esterly Francis Brown Oliver Perry Barber Jack Frost of Topeka. Line Party leader Miss Hazel Anderson, heading to Kansas City, was guest of honor at a separate gathering with Misses Hazel Anderson Ann Glahn Frederica Rutherford Ruth Erickson Anna Bell Smith Edna Hopkins Alma Hazel Rosenquist Viola Voelkner.
Mrs W E Brockersby hosted the Helianthus club this afternoon with a garden flower decorated home. In the morning bridge was played by Mrs Peter Emery Mrs Mary Allen and Miss Marguerite Emery in honor of Mrs Jim Searles of Oklahoma City. A two course luncheon followed at the six table gathering.
Mrs. J. C. Jarvis and Mr. Ephraim Forensen of New York City linked by engagement. Mary Jarvis, 1916 School of Fine Arts graduate, Mu Phi. Forensen, 1916 KM A graduate, Acacia. Also notes visits by Mrs. W. R. Wheeler of Cameron Ky and others, with various day trips and travel news. Birth notice for a son born June 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jameson of Billings Mont.
The State Highway Commission confirmed six county engineers for large Kansas counties. Named are John E. Williams of Topeka Shawnee county J M Bradley of Winfield Cowley county A J Francis Jr of Russell county Robert J Mowry of Lucerne Sheridan county and P W Wright of Holton Jackson county. The July meeting was moved to Monday July 9.
To Topeka for drill J. S. Amick Ralph Spotts J F Troutman Willard Winey and R W Tomasson of Battery B were drilled in simulated firing exercises by Captain McClain The battery plans to bring a gun to Lawrence in a few days adding notable interest to the drill.
Mrs Elizabeth Sears aged 73 died at her home 538 Michigan Street last night. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2:30 this afternoon conducted by Rev G N Jackson. Interment will be in Ock Hill cemetery.
In a letter to the Journal-World Congressman E C Little argues against a death tax on estates of soldiers, pressing that the burden should fall on large fortunes and war profits. He cites support from Congressman Cannon and notes the tax policy aims amid the war effort and public sacrifice. Olive Hartenstive and Mary Tyler visit Kansas City, while Roy Swicher spends summer in Greeley with grandparents David and Mrs Kennedy.
Canned berries are bird proof and a lid on waste seals preserving jars. The guide urges planting dry beans cabbage potatoes and root crops that can be stored without canning for longer keeping.
Warranty deeds record C C James and wife deed 1.26 acres Lot 7 33-12-20 to Wm Taylor and wife for $1.00 and other considerations. Anna Albright single of Chelan Washington sells Lots 1 2 19 20 Block 183 Eudora Kansas to S V Carr for $1300. N P Dodge and wife of Lawrence deed Lot 53 Fairfax Add Lawrence to Maud Arnett for $224. Executor’s Deeds Corina Harris Hill Ex ix Est Edw P Harris Shawnee County Kansas to Erdw G Allen for $8000 Lot 3 and E half of SW 1/4 2011-18.
In a family exchange William’s mother promises two apples for a likely playmate after school. William quips that he can eat both apples himself if no guest arrives, signaling a humorous take on social expectations and dependence.
A vintage ad promotes a lemon based bleaching lotion. Mix juice from two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint perfumed cream. Strain to remove pulp and store. massage daily on face neck arms and hands to soften smoothen bleach and refresh skin.
A. O. U. W. announces an important meeting Wednesday night with vital matters to be presented. All members expected. A. M. Potter Master Workman and Ladie A. Howe Recorder sign. Also an ad for Concorde Grape Orange Julep Hy-ball Ginger Ale delivery from 198 McNish.
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