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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1913
Page
5
Readers urged to cooperate with the Society in keeping the Social World section complete and entertaining. All items for the department should be sent or telephoned by 9 00 to the Ball Phone 136.
A string of social events and club notices appears. Mrs A CL Mitel and Miss Memad Mitchell entertain Frieshmen of Chi Omega sorority at dinners. Miss Isabel Gibb hosts an auction bridge event. Mrs J I Watkins entertains Ingleside Club at noon. Elite Embroidery Club plans an afternoon event. Mrs Otto Fischer travels to Topeka for a reception. engagements and society tidbits include a Lawrence girl receiving a diamond ring. A high school dance is planned at Eagle's Hall with Pi Beta tea invitations. Lotus Club hosted by Mrs John Hutt. Berean Bible Class outlines new features for meetings and tea. Kappa Sigma dance planned at Keke's Hall. Kansas Authors' Club to meet March 12 in Topeka.
Actress Adelaide Thurston returns to Lawrence and speaks briefly to the Journal-World, noting she feels welcomed and enjoying the atmosphere. She reflects on her career, gentle charm, and the warm reception she receives in towns she visits. Abby Nicholson and Arthur Marks wedding plans are announced with a six course dinner at the Marks home. The Pi Almanac Kappa Alpha Theta chapter schedules luncheon at Mills Hall in Topeka.
Local notes report W Meonbrie returning to Lincoln after a visit./expects H R Qher and Patti Hiatt traveling to New York and Salina to direct a play. Mrs S J Ware back from Holton. Bell Henderson and J P Kirby and May Kirby moving to Kansas City. A B Dixon returns to Kansas City. Monroe and Miss Nida Starkweather in KC for a visit. John Hutt, FG Alford, Henry Roche and daughters, Niel Donnelly also in KC. Ralph Winger visits. Catherine Tester special in college. Chas E Sutton back from Pueblo with railroad interests. Marriage license issued to George Elliott and Edith McKenney of Topeka. Indian Hay Joseph Laundry dies at Hasket. Newton Williams goes to Excelsior Springs. M C A supper planned for town youths.
Brief item records movements and staff updates. As Young traveled to Chicago to spend a week in the markets. AW B Pleasant of Ottawa was on business. J A Hamlin was elected camp clerk to succeed L Zuiter who resigned.
Representative Hobson announced in the house that he will seek an investigation of the police department during the extra session. A resolution for the inquiry was introduced in the senate by Jones and referred to a committee amid suffrage protests. The issue centers on police conduct in protecting the suffragist parade in Washington.
Winter moves slowly as High Prairie plans for Easter on March 23 while last year’s heaviest snow hit March 25 and 26. Haas sale shifted to Friday. Ladies Aid to serve dinner and meet Wednesday with Mrs Hibner of Pleasant Grove. Church service affected by cold, no service last week due to storm. Notes mention Dorian and nurse Miss Marin er. sewing school run by Anders and Miss McAlarney with Miss Powers at 14 Massachusetts Street. typhoon? connection noted with dressmaking and fee tailoring. Ball Phone listed.
A fragmented paper listing a photography manual sale from Woodward & Co. notes Kodak film tanks and guidance on exposure. It mentions Charlton & Melton as large farm mortgage lenders, with loans after abstract review at Office Bowersock Theater Building. Also includes notices of a death, a soprano recital, a diphtheria case, a birth, and fashion items.
The editorial argues for a strong city commission system with each commissioner in charge of a department, urging personal responsibility and broad power to spur efficient service. It cautions against uniform rules and promotes accountability, praising direct results and individual praise or condemnation.
In Chariton and Melton, borrowers face weeks of waiting to secure farm loans, as local lenders including the Bowersock Theater Building commerce adapt to cautious financing. The delay strains farmers seeking immediate capital for planting and equipment.
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