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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
6
Society notices must be received at the Journal-World office by noon on the day they are to run. Contributions should be directed to the society column editor for timely publication.
Thursday through Saturday feature multiple luncheon and tea gatherings at Evans Hearth and homes, with numerous clubs including Junior A.A.U.W. Faculty Women’s, Newcomers, Needlecraft, and Mortarboard alumnae, plus P. E. O. chapters, a dance at the Country club, and a University club event.
Dr and Mrs H H Lane announce the engagement of Eleanor Hope Lane to R Richard Jenner of Chanute. Miss Lane is KU alumna and Alpha Xi Delta. Jenner holds a KU B S in electrical engineering and is in Kappa Eta Kappa. Also listed are upcoming weddings, bridal parties, club gatherings, pledges for Alpha Omicron Pi and Alpha Tau Omega, and various social luncheons and bridge events across Lawrence and Dallas with participation by local families and university affiliates.
The South Side Reading club hosted by Mrs. Ethel Votan and others met April 11 with plans for a school day gathering at Mrs. C. E. Daniels home on March 28. Guests included Mrs. Martha Piper and Mrs. Maynard Fox. Major Bowes program featured under Mrs. Melvin Miller with piano by Mrs. C. E. Daniels. Elks bowling prizes went to Mrs. Simon Hurwitz and others. Joyes Loann Widener born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Widener. BPW club set a St Patrick’s party at Mrs. E. J. Roberts home with tacky costumes.
Mrs Melville Tanner hosts a card evening at Mrs Welch apartment in the WREWN building with prizes to Miss Edith Forney and Miss Laverne Heiberg. Guests include Elmer Breat Eleanor Stadl 3 Slee Eldridge and many others. A surprise party honors Ralph Gimblet’s birthday with prizes to Katherine Ochse Junior McGregor and others. The Lioness club enjoyed a dessert meeting at Mrs A M Ockerblad home with talks by nurses and plans for April. Delta Chi pledges Lyle Sturdy of Hugoton. Keystone Klub members from Eudora attend a business social with prizes and refreshments.
Pledges and entertainments fill Leavenworth social notes with N.R.D. bridge results, thimble tea at 1209 Ohio, and a March calendar of officers and installations. University of Kansas education mixer draws 200 plus students and staff at Robinson gymnasium with games, swimming, and a served lunch.
Mr and Mrs John Blacker appear in a brief personal item alongside Mrs Courtney Bratton and Mrs Thomas. The notice lists names without further details.
Larrick and Mrs. Lyle traveled to Kansas City for Amphitryon 38. Mrs. Glenn Charlton returns from New York and New Haven. Julius Marks visit to New Orleans extends into Mexico City with plans to return to Lawrence. Henry Asher to speak in Bloomington on lawsuits. Mrs. Skinner in Kansas City. Harris party back from California via Mexico and Arizona. C. C. Nelson improves from pneumonia at Memorial hospital. Mrs. C. J. Perkins remains away.
Delbert Hird and Ruth Randall, both of Baldwin, were married at the court house yesterday by Probate Judge Frank R. Gray.
Douglas county commissioners awarded a one year contract to Skelly Oil Company to supply lubricating oil, starting today, under terms set by the board. The agreement covers all county departments utilizing lubrication products for the duration of the year.
Report states 487 planes participated in the event with 3825 entries in the light class. The contract details note a cost basis of 45 cents per gallon for the county.
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