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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1917
Page
3
Local social calendar highlights D.A. R. convention plans in Emporia March 27 to 29 with Washington chapter members listed. Various guilds host meetings, dances, birthday and Easter events, plus a Pleasant Hour and Friendship Club programs at area homes.
A short student essay by Edna Barnes of the Four grade at Pinckney school extols the flag. It affirms native land pride and the duty to defend and carry the flag, praising its red white and blue colors and patriotic duty.
Miss Thelma Kiner entertained her Sunday school class at the Congregational church this afternoon at her mother's home on 1930 Missouri street with music games and refreshments. Review Club plans a meeting with Miss Maude McShea at 1112 Tennessee street on Tuesday afternoon. The Kappa Sigma fraternity colors honor Daryl B. Sennet of Cherryvale. Miss Clara Crum hosted a thimble party for her class at 818 Kentucky street with members Louise Talbert Ida Edgar Rhoda McLean Maude Hansen Faith Olmstead Ariah Wiedemann and teacher Cole. Mrs Inez French returned from Guthrie Oklahoma after a business trip. Hazel Martin hosts an informal dance at 745 Arkansas street with supper and red, white and blue favors. guests include Marcella Hetscel Evelina Watt Edna Dolecek Leona Porter Frances Young Helen Garthan Mary Harlan Lois Nichols Cecil Hangan Edward Crawford Edward Dolecek Kilma Paul Fox Schul Anton Pipenbuseh Harry Martin Lloyd Mills. A kitchen shower for Miss Ida Bergner was hosted by Mrs Albert Rose and Miss Sophie Weber at Mrs Trose’s home with red and white decor and games plus a peanut hunt. prizes awarded to Frances Hackbarth.
Bert Brown principal of Parsons high school commercial department promotes L B G methods with strong results. Alumni Albert Miller in Montrose Colo credits training for success. Oklahoma high schools seek commercial teachers. Pie social planned by girls. Taylor Johnson helps Garnett High School commercial department. L B G graduates rise in business. Summer School 1917 promises strong enrollment. enroll next week. Refusal of German request: US declines to modernize Prussian American treaties. Lawrence Cook leaves for Pittsburgh after furniture sales. American victim reports after sinking of Ronald. Mrs. J A Henley returns to Chicago after visit. Eunice Hawkins from Emporia visits. Acacia dance. Special Sunday sweets at Wiedemann’s. Upcoming car arrivals: six Max Illgars. Mrs. Clara Reid and daughters travel to Kansas City for weekend with Dr. and Mrs. Walter Smith.
Miss Vera Blackburn and Miss Haz e Skinner spent the day in Kansas City. Mrs. Jerry Curtis of Baldwin visits her mother Mrs Nation. Virgil Spurgeon of Argentine was in Lawrence yesterday. Several locals, including Paul Friend Art Weaver Russell Friend and Nick Nelson, motored to Kansas City and back. J N Gray and daughter visit relatives. Mrs Glen Charlton returns from Swedish Hospital to Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Frank Doane of Chanute guests for weekend. Miss Jessie Roberts visits Aunt in Odessa Mo. Mrs L E Hazen leaves for Indianapolis on business. Neaworth to visit in Iowa City. Mrs J S Windsor and Miss Grace Windsor in Kansas City. Miss Dora Lockett to Kansas City. Bernice Kunih to Bonner Springs for weekend. Mrs W A Guenther and Miss Alice Guenther in Kansas City for a week. Abe Levy to visit sister Miss Carrie Levy. Mr and Mrs Albert Worley of Kansas City guests of Will Newman and Mrs C E Andrews at Dr Orelup. Mal V Sharp of Waco Texas visiting Mrs C Worthington 720 Ohio St. J Fr Brock optometrist offers muscular treatment for tired eyes. Glasses fitted at 802 Mass.
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