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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1926
Page
5
A historical report details a Miami Beach school described as Spanish style with two wings and a central block. It notes portable bungalows, split half day schedules for lower grades, all day junior high, and long delays in home return times. Salaries are low, books scarce, and teaching methods outdated.
White coats and hats appear in shop windows as spring and summer wear emerge. Rose shades gain prominence in dresses, coats, hats, and hosiery while white shoes stay out of fashion. Eton jackets return to favor in varied spring frocks with coord outfits. shantung silk prices rise hinting at more dresses in pastel tones. Paris reports 137 women practicing law.
Evanella Ritchie, formerly of Lawrence National Bank, is appointed secretary to John G. Stutz of the Tr Municipal secretariat at the University of Kansas. She studied at Ottawa University and KU, daughter of Prof. R. H. Rughie of Ottawa University. The secretariat ranks among the world’s largest with ties to international local government bodies and Kansas groups.
The Coffeyville federation announces the thirty first annual Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs meeting to be held in Coffeyville on the 20th 21st and 22nd with a social tea and dinner at the Christian church. Speakers include H Reber secretary of administration and Migsie Ceoyner a student from Beriait Girls' School and The Child Labor Amendment discussion by Frooria State Teachers' College rep. Mrs J C Pearsen of Marsh Okla will speak on American Citizenship. Each club will appoint delegates for fifteen members or a major fraction thereof.
A Lawrence girl converts a tired black coat into a georgette dress. She removes the tassel trim, adds yellow flowered material, stitches a plain skirt, and uses tuxedo fronts at neck and waist to create a loose skirt and contrasting panel. The result aligns with the new spring style.
About thirty Lawrence women will attend the state convention of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Topeka next week. Events include a reception at the governor's house and a complimentary dinner for delegates, with social gatherings and a tea at Georgian Court. Mrs B Beery and Miss Marguerite Bullene travel for the full convention, with several local members listed as intending to participate.
A report notes only forty six of sixty six preschool children examined were rated E. References include Woodlawn, McAllaster, Pinck-Cordley, and Re mvade I. 5 grade KW. The text also mentions superstition on marriage to Japanese-appearing girls and a trend of women seeking work amid beliefs of lifelong single status. English actress Ellen Terry is cited on her seventy-eighth birthday and Lindenwood College in St Louis prepares for its centennial next year as a leading women’s institution.
Describes a dining room designed for coziness with golden tan walls, peacock blue furniture with black stripes, a black floor rug, and blue black teawagon. Accessories in gold and blue with crystal touches create an Orient-inspired, cheerful atmosphere conducive to good digestion.
Lola E Learnard supervisor of rural school music in Douglas county has prepared a 36 lesson outline to teach music in rural schools. Mr Wells assistant superintendent requests the plan to integrate into the course of study. seven county schools already adopt music in their curriculum.
The article offers sponge cake recipes noting eggs and light textures, with two orange sponge variations by Nell K. Hudson and Mrs G A Holiday. It describes preparation steps, baking times, equipment tips, and a note on pastry flour. It also mentions London college girls learning typewriting to music and Linn Cavalieri opening a Paris beauty parlor.
Thomas A. Evans spearheads intercollegiate track meet advertising from the Kansas City Athletic Club while Professor Frank E. Wolfs returns from Coffeyville and Pittsburg. Baldwin society hosts gatherings, travels to see performances, and prepares for spring school activities including a major athletic meet. Local clubs, church groups, and faculty members are active, with updates on travel, entertainments, and student activities across Baldwin.
Women students at the University of Kentucky are turning from traditional female professions to careers in engineering and law. Four senior women plan to become lawyers, others seek engineering, while social work and general business grow less attractive. The shift mirrors a broader trend as beauty culture schools multiply nationwide.
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