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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1940
Page
5
Society contributions for the Journal-World society column must be received at the office by noon on publication day.
Tuesday events include Colonial Dames luncheon hosted by Mrs. C E Friend and several guest meetings at Evans Hearth and home of Mrs C L DeWatteville. Alpha Delta Pi City club and Mu Phi Epsilon alumnae also listed. Bridges and contract groups frequent Evans Hearth and Memorial Union venues. Thursday features Women’s club tea at Memorial Union and country club dinner bridge.
Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae will host an annual luncheon for Kap takers and club members Saturday at 1 PM at Mrs A B Weaver’s home. Invitations ask attendees to call Mrs Weaver.
A Lawrence Woman's Club meeting featured a Music club program with performances by Mrs. Clifton, Calvin, Mrs. G. W. Bradshaw, and Miss Kate Caldwell. Awards included county chairmanship for international relations to Mrs. Kathryn Barnes and a poetry prize won by Mrs. H. E. Don Carlos. A three day antique show was planned, and Miss Josephine Sublette donated a pottery set later given to Mrs. C D. Young.
Beth Sebree and her army groom wed in Fort Sam Houston chapel on February six with a dress from a grandmother’s ivory faille. Theta Epsilon sorority installs Ieta chapter in Hays with Rankin and Randall leading events. Lawrence women tour Topeka for Toadstool club Brownie leaders. Colonial Dames host lunch with attendees from several Kansas cities.
Woman's Missionary Society at Centenary Methodist plans antiques program and delegates report from Ottawa. Dinner hosted by the Hardtarfer sisters honors Clifford and wife from Kansas City. United Brethren and Current Event clubs meet. Mu Phi Epsilon alumnae party planned. Royal Neighbors meet. various bridge and dinner gatherings listed with hosts and locations.
A. KE Ulrich returns from Los Angeles to join his brother E L Ulrich and wife. Wichita visitors F D Baty and children Suzanne and Sammy stay with Mrs S Baty and Miss Marcia Baty. Mrs Laura Penny and others attend Colonial Dames luncheon in Lawrence. Mrs Otto Barteldes visits daughter in Mattoon Illinois. Mrs C B Murphy of Topeka visits daughter Mrs George Ecke. Dr Florence Barrows greets her niece Mary Katherine while Betty Jane and Billy stay. Billy Robison heads to Dallas to join the Navy and be stationed in San Diego. George Chapman guests explore Kansas City. Martha Byrn travels to Kansas City Kansas for a nurses’ meeting. Julius Marks improves at Memorial hospital and returns home.
Joseph and Marie Wilkins returned from a recital in Wichita where they performed before the 20th Century club. The program mixed solo and duet numbers, with Winifred Hill as accompanist. The event was limited to members and invited guests at the club house.
Sumner Welles, nearing the midway point of his Roosevelt administration inquiry, is compiling a report on talks with Italian and German leaders. He plans to visit Paris and London, remaining in Lausanne through tomorrow, then proceed to three days of talks in Paris and three in London focusing on economic matters.
KU students anticipate Jimmy Dorsey sellout for the Junior Prom with 560 of 650 tickets sold by 11 AM while many plan their outfits for an 8 to 12 party window. The class of 1890 roll notes higher male mortality and a 50th anniversary reunion is planned for June with secretary-treasurer Mrs. C. M. Sterling coordinating invitations. Associated Press items report Dr and Mrs Lindley’s voyage to Manila, with postcards from Hong Kong and Singapore received in the chancellor’s office.
Pianist Evelyn Swarthout daughter of Dean and Mrs D M Swarthout will give her second Town Hall recital in New York City on Saturday afternoon March 9. The Masters School alumni at Dobbs Ferry sponsor the event. program includes Bach Busoni Toccata in C major Schumann G minor Sonata Scriabine Fifth Sonata Debussy Preludes and Defalla Spanish Fantasy. She recently performed at Lindenwood College and Hotchkiss College and will next play at John Stetson University Deland Florida before a southern vacation.
The California Chamber of Commerce agriculture department says perpetual sunshine hurts cold loving fruits like peaches and apricots, making the outlook less favorable for these crops despite the famed climate.
In Tahlequah Oklahoma 4 year old Nona Carpenger wandered 16 hours in cold hills before being found with two wet dogs for warmth. A 500 strong posse including National Guardsmen CCC workers and forest service personnel located her near her family farm seven miles from home. She slept beside a shepherd and a bulldog as temperatures dropped below 40 degrees.
The Tony Sarg Marionettes will present two shows in Fraser theater Lawrence on March 27 with matinee and evening performances. Admission 10 cents for children and up to 50 cents for adults, unreserved seating and limited tickets. The program includes Robin Hood and Treasure Island.
Help at home or in office advertised with prompt results. Contact phone number 22 for details and application.
Actress Ginger Rogers has filed suit for divorce from Lew Ayres in Los Angeles. The case, filed under Virginia M. Ayers and Frederick Ayers, lists March 13 as the trial date. The couple, married in 1934, have been separated since early 1986 with desertion cited.
Mr and Mrs Sam Osborne of Pawnee Oklahoma visited their son Roland a Haskell student last week. Faculty and campus residents hosted gatherings at Spaulding house and on the campus including Willard Beatty director of Indian education and Maxwell Cooper. Edith Dabb visited the Haskell campus and attended the taxis group meeting.
New York City visitors spend Sunday evening and Monday at Haskell. Miss Lowry leads the Council of Women for the Home Missions in religious work duties with Superintendent Spaulding and Rev. Carter in meetings. Lawrence ministers and lay workers explore Haskell activities. The Guides Club, led by Miss Ruby Cooper, hosted last Sunday’s chapel program to inform visitors. Ann Macon visits Mrs. Emmett Roberts. Marguerite Cosgriff returns from Fulda. The print shop prepares Indian service school booklets and five thousand copies of Along the Beale Trail on soil erosion.
The Southwest presses are printing 5 000 copies of The Pima and Papago Indians, followed by Quill and Beadwork of the Western Sioux. Additional booklets will be produced at the Phoenix and Cholocco schools.
Dr F M Edwards, a noted Columbus physician, promotes Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy for constipation and headaches. He claims they promote regular bowels and bile flow, with pricing 15¢ 60¢ 80¢.
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