Mile Etymology Traced to Latin for Eighth Paces
The term mile derives from Latin roots meaning the eighth pace. This historical note links the unit to ancient pacing methods used in Roman times.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1949
Page
5
Local social notes include Topeka visits and regatta
Mrs F H Hodder spends weekend in Topeka with Misa Marguerite Bullene. Mrs E L Novotny returns from Marinette Florida after two weeks with Dale Novotny and family. witnesses Northwest Ice Yacht regatta on Green Bay where 48 ice boats sail. Mrs J E Howard returns from S B A hospital in Topeka. Alma Neilson and F G Jolly to Topeka for dinner with Derrold Commons. Mrs R E Love and Miss Jear dine Noeller plan weekend in Wichita with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Hodder
Topeka
Misa Marguerite Bullene
E. L. Novotny
Marinette, Fla
Dale Novotny
Lawrence
Marinete
Society Notes From The Campus And Town
A long society page details engagements and club activities. Mary Virginia Stout and Fred LeRoy Firner announce a June wedding in Kansas City. Alpha Chi Omega hosts 17 initiates at the chapter house with a banquet to follow. University of Kansas and nearby clubs host luncheons, dinners, and dessert meetings. A Woodlawn Home Demo unit prepares a dinner, with plans for a plaster animal modeling session. Louise Pullen and John Albert Norwood announce their March 26 wedding in Jackson. A University club costume party features a Hades theme with prizes and skits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George’ D. Stout
Kansas City
Mary Virginia
Fred LeRoy Firner
Henry Wiliam Firner
Lawrence
Misa Stout
University of Kansas
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Firner
University
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Country Club Christian Church
Alpha Chi Omega
Oslock
Lovee Ericsen
Tulaa
Okla
Honour Tillare
Alice Appleton
Fort Leavenworth
Delores Brown
Newton
Judy Ruckier
Kanass City
Pat Davie
Whehita Kane Leuntaire
Spring
Marv Mar Fvert
Trudge City
Sally Garland
Wellington
Carol Krehtiel
Topeke Parry Landis
Wichita
Elaine Leskie
Kanena City
Kan
Donia Lyons
Lawrence Beverly Rhodes
Berry Sports
Ashland
Jane Stanley
Aitda
Jean Trantam
Mary Ann Wolfe
W. H. Pullen, Jr
Jackson
Misa
Louise
John Albert Norwood
Nee. R. M. Norwood
Lecompton
Galloway Memorial Methodist Church
Mies Pullen
Central High School
Millsaps College
University of Mississippi
Millsaps
Delta Beta Sigma
Chi Omega
Alpha Psi Omega
Chi Delta
Venezuela
Norwood
Lecompton Rural High School
Kansas State Teacher's College
Emporia
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
Cole
Phi Gamma Delta
Mene Grande Oil Company
San Tome
S. A
University Club
Madison Coombs
Angel
William Easton
Henry VIII
Mr. Easton
Qlin Vetefish
Robert Harrison
William Simpson
Gerald Carney
Ed Taylor
Elmer Beth
Cecil Lalicker
George Baxter Smith
Henry Shenk
Coombs
Shenk
Simpson
Jesse Gamber
Veterans Grave Markers and Alpha Chi Omega Events
Mrs Kinney notes this office handles grave marker orders for veterans with non dishonorable discharges and offers VA claims help. Richmond Heights Mo leader Mrs Paul C Ford honored at a Memorial Union luncheon with Alpha Chi Omega alumnae. Various club events, dinners, and chapter officer elections noted across Lawrence and Topeka communities with lists of hostesses and invitees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul C. Ford
Richmond Heights
Alpha Chi Omega
Memorial Union
Frank L. MacCreary
Tennola Club Meeting Tied to Home of Mrs ELOL
The Tennola club schedules Tuesday afternoon assembly at Mrs. ELOL's home with Novetny and Mrs. Raymond Schwegier Jr presenting a book review. A luncheon at The Hearth honors Prof Walter H. Bucher of Columbia University, following his talk yesterday, with a guest list including Mr Bucher and Prof and Mrs A Hard Rezek, Lt Fisher, and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O
T. L. Smart
R. W. McClure
George Kirchhoff
Leonard Axe
Ogden S. Jones
Corlett Cotton
Theodore Astman
Hovey J. Hanna
Tennola Club
Elol. Novetny
Raymond Schwegier, Jr
HO Tou
Southcare
Walter H. Bucher
Columbia University
Mr. Bucher
Fisher Charles Steanaker
Ff Bernard Kieihere
A. Tretuned
Howard Boved
Thomas W. Lins
Four Concerts for Band K U Will Tour for Two Days
The University of Kansas concert band of 12 musicians will tour March 21 22 performing four concerts in Concordia for school children and the public, Clay Center high school, and Wamego. The program includes symphonic transcriptions original band music solos and marches directed by Russell L Wiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Russell L. Wiley
Directeur
Wiley
K.U
Concordia
Clay Center High School
Wamego
Two Soil Conservation Meetings Planned in Douglas County
The Extension Service of Kansas State College schedules two March 10 meetings in Douglas County to train farmers in soil conservation. Walter Selby and L F Willoughby will discuss drainage and terrace outlets and establishing grass waterways, with Melvon Wertzeberger outlining how farmers obtain technical assistance. Sessions run 1:45 p.m. at Baldwin Methodist Church and 8 p.m. at Eudora High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Extension Service of
Kansas State College
Deal Six
Walter Selby
L. Fef. Willoughby
Melvon H. Wertzeberger
County Soil Conservation District
Baldwin's Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
Eudora High School
Topeka Official to Map Noxious Weed Plan in Lawrence
Eban Anderson announces that on Thursday March 10 J O Hut chinson assistant state weed supervisor will visit Lawrence to meet with city officials and the city and county weed supervisors to map the noxious weed control program for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eban Anderson
J. O. Hutchinson
Topeka
Lawrence
Cream of Tomato Soup Instructions by Mrs Hull
Instructions for making tomato soup by Mrs J G Hull at 1919 New Hampshire Street. Mix tomatoes milk salt pepper soda and butter in a kettle stir well and heat slowly until done. Do not curdle and mix all ingredients before cooking to save time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hull
New Hampshire St
Eudora P T A Observes Founders Day With Past Presidents Guests
The Eudora P T A celebrated Founders Day at the grade school with a playlet The Founders Dream and a quiz program directed by Mrs. Oscar Westerhouse and others. Past presidents shared memories, a birthday cake, jonquils, and a tea service as officers were elected and district plans discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eudora P.T. A
Eudora P.T.A
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Oscar Westerhouse
Chester Banker
Curtis Diedrich
Grace Kerr
Jessie Jones
Alice McLellan Birney
Phoebe Apperson Hearst
David Wilson
Phebe Westheffer
Ross Morrison
Geneva Punlap
Hazel Smith
C. E. Westerhouse
P.T.A
C. F. Weidensaul
Verlin Benefiel
Alta Roe
Jessie Grimes
Netlie Daugherty
Ray Miller
Hubert Woodard
Opal Oliver
Ralph Schmidt
Fallows
Jerry Harris
M. W. Everley
Eldon Wotan
Clarence Neil
Robert Gabriel
Gulfport
Miss
Harry Hall
Fedora
Ray Long
Clarence Rivers
Charles Durr
Tom Aiken
Bob Ankefer
Long
Anna Strobel
Daisy Ames
Judy
Berthold Durr
Jesson
37th Anniversary of Girl Scouting Observed Here
Lawrence Girl Scouts observe the 37th anniversary with a dad daughter dinner at the Community building next Wednesday at 2:30 PM. It features a covered dish meal, drinks and a birthday cake, with a program on camping and international friendship. Mrs Ralph Clark will receive contributions for the Juliette Low World Fellowship fund. Church day follows with Scout troops attending services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Juliette Low
Scout Council
Ralph Clark
Barber Of Seville Opera- A La Carte At KU Hoch
The University of Kansas hosts an English operatic production of The Barber of Seville in Hoch auditorium Monday at 8 20 pm. Charles L Wagner company presents a 1940s touring English opera with a 40 member ensemble led by Paul Breisach. Marilyn Cottow stars as Rosina with Jor Crain as Count Almaviva and Frank Cappelli as Figaro. Tickets remain available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Wagner
University of Kansas
Hoch Auditorium
Time Magazine
Wagner
Barbar of Seville
Paul Breisach
Marilyn Cot
Barber of Seville
Frank Cappelli
Philadelphia Civil Opera
Robin Hood Dell Company
Dr. Bartolo
Emile Renan
Emly Kalter
Berta
Walter Blazer
Fiorello
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chapter House
H. H. Stephenson
Cantia Tea Room
H. C. Smith
the Hearth
Mina Irene Peabody
Mune Cial
Ann Stevens
Lawrence Woman's Club
Mr. George
Beal
Mires
Amiman Club
Weeher. Hutton
Fiorella McKittrick
Mary C. Morgan
Jean Pike Rice
Henry Shenk Hearding
Ethel Haran See Cenree
Larry Not
Ralph Colline
Ralph Ward Caard
William EF. McEwen
Co-Opermtive
Mra
David McCreath
Mra Pike
Mra. Morgan
Mira Sue Todd
Mra. McEwen
Pike
Mrs. Morgan
Woodlawn
Centenary Methodist Church
Ike Fairbanks
John Snow
Lydia Koch
Washington
Patricia
Elaine Patrick
Sharon Denewiler
Marcia Lohman
A. E. Miller
Belle Kinney
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Salina
Veterans’ Administration
George Houk
Paul Schwimmer
Kanwaka
Stanley Fenstemaker
W. F. Elkin
Castle, Yea
Mrs. Stephenson
Sarasota
Fla
Eldridge
Tomorow
Chicago
Gull Lake
Minn
Country Club
Elmer Pierson
Joan Albera
W. C. Hunsinger
R. G. Zimmerman
The
Castle Tea Room
R Oh Jatnson
GG. W Bradshaw
Faail Smart
Row. McClure Guard
Ben Bartehdes
Harrison
Rice Phe Alters Nates
Bruce Cameron
George Bradshaw
Byron Jones
Rob. Murphy
Willie Hatfield
Hatfield
Bert Nash
William Blair
Lois Blair
Colombia
N. A. Lagerstrom
Keith Lagerstrom
A. G. Nash
L. B. Bushong
Barbara Nash
Nash
Gamma Phi Beta
Pally Owen— Emporia
Shirley Siefkin
Joy Ann Lawrence
Suzanne van Stvyke
Hutchinson
Jo Anna Sargent
Jo Anne Putney
Kaneans City
Dolores Wunach
Kingman
Pat Ames
Moline
Jean Enbry
Kanene City
Jacqueline Kreider
Charitute
Margaret N. Herechberger
Tire
A. 3 Decker
Raymond Nichola Guard
Charles Galloway
Hovey H. Hanna
Peria Club
Josephine Gilmore
M. E. Phenicie
United States
Noble Grands Club
C.F. Hall
Velvet
Massachusetts
Louise Pullen
R. M. Norwood, Sr
Lecamptes
K. U. Musical Unit
A. V. Phillips
Ate
Lawrence Souitery
Mik & Leg Creent
Lawrence Hardware
Count Almaviva
Spain
Rosina
Bartolo
S Bartolo
Figaro
Cow's
Heauly
West
W. Sth
Marriott's Cafe
Mass
Patee Theatre
New York
New York Cleaners
Vermont St
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