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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1928
Page
5
Arrangements and entertainments are announced for Sigma Phi Epsilon and Pi Kappa Alpha events with chaperons, guests from Kansas City and Lawrence. The Ventura Club, Iota Nu, Oak Edge Birthday, and Rainbow affairs feature dinners, dances, readings, and orchestra performances at local homes, chapter houses, and clubs.
A fragment of social items notes informal fraternity party at Wiede mann grill and several club meetings. Birth announced for a daughter to Mrs Constant formerly Miss Helen Peakrs. University Women’s Club entertained faculty with a gymnasium party. grand march led by Chantelor and Mrs Lindley. various committees named for arrangements and refreshments. Memberships added to Douglas County Memorial Highway Association and Loyal Legion for war dead memorial funding. Alpha Omicron sorority hosted a party last evening with members as hostesses.
A detailed ledger of a campus social calendar describes a dance with revolving colored lights in large white pillars, a five piece Kansas City orchestra, and a two course supper. Chaperons include Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Law, with numerous faculty and spouses in attendance plus a long list of guests from Herington to Topeka. Additional notes cover the Lawrence Art Club meeting on Colonial Rugs, antique furniture and glass, and upcoming university socials including the Hob-Nail Hop and a Beta German party with a circus themed decor.
Floyd Lawrence city clerk traveled to Kansas City Missouri today. Miss Helen Christine Toft planned to spend the weekend at her Sabetha home. Delma Wylie, attending school here, left for Hidwatha to visit her father C G Wylie accompanied by Miss Madelyn Berteglio. H Stoeppelwerth of Wintintd also mentioned.
An APB note describes a cream white flannel sports dress for Jenny featuring yellow and brown bands. The dress shows a May neckline and a V to the left, with an appliqued band on the skirt echoing the overall motif.
Rev. Ws. W. Stoeppelwerth visits his son in Topeka with his daughter in law Mrs. Stoeppelwerth. Abe Levy and Mrs. E W Ewing travel to Kansas City on business and family. Mrs. Cox hosts a granddaughter birthday party at her Topeka home. Prof H Stoeppelwerth of Winfield visits Rev W W Stoeppelwerth and will preach at Emmanuel Lutheran Church tomorrow.
Edward Rechlin, noted New York organist, will present a religious music concert at the University Auditorium Monday night. The program starts at 8 p.m., adjusted from 8:20 p.m. Earlier selections include Brunkhorst's Prelude Major.
An editorial note highlights the evening’s program as among the best in organ literature. Edward Rechlin earns praise for interpreting this music, while Sir Thomas Beecham’s guest conductorship is noted. The program lists Adagio by Bushmeet, Sonatine Ritter, and two chorales harmonizations, among others, reflecting a bridge between classic and modern styles.
Topeka March 10 AP figures from the state health board reveal 35,284 births in 1927, a rate of 19.1 per 1,000, down 434 from 1926 and 149 from the 1918 low. Deaths numbered 18,713, rate 10.2 per 1,000, down 485 from 1926. Marriages reached 9,800, rate 20.14 per 1,000, down 453 from 1926.
The record notes a range of wage figures from 25.2 in 1920 to 19.1 in 1918, indicating fluctuating pay scales. It lists percentage or rate changes tied to historical rail labor data, reflecting shifts in compensations over the period.
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during their child’s illness. They thank the benevolent society and Mrs Le Roy Jordan for flowers and support from their family.
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