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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1958
Page
9
Foreign students at Kansas University will host an International banquet on Sunday April 13 at the Memorial Union Ballroom. A buffet of 20 dishes from 20 countries will be prepared by about 400 students who will decorate the room in an international theme.
Parsonal Lewin Goff will judge the Y Orpheum at Kansas State College Manhattan as KU presents Rock Chalk Revue. Locals plan to attend Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in Kansas City, with families traveling to see the Tennessee Williams play. Lawrence visitors head to KC tonight for the Victoria Theater production.
The notice outlines multiple clubs meeting Tuesday and Wednesday at 2 pm and a 1:30 pm opening. Including Zodiac Cosmos Ingleside and Round Table with hostesses Mrs. Kuchler, Mrs. Smart, Mrs. Walker, and others. Also American Legion Auxiliary and Elks Ladies events with luncheons and carpet rag sewing at 10 am and noon.
A cooking tip suggests dipping chicken pieces in beaten egg with water after flour, then applying the crumb coating last to help the crust adhere during frying.
The Associated Press reports this spring features chemise blouses paired with suit skirts to form coordinated costumes resembling two piece dresses when jackets are removed. Blouses appear hipbone length and are shown in printed silk to linen with feminine styling and color coordination.
The text outlines matching straps and fabrics for suits, emphasizes chemise blouses and blousons worn over skirts, and highlights spring blouse details such as wide necklines, tailored vents, jabots, lace edgings, panel inserts, and colorful embroidery. It advises ensuring smooth hip fit for chemise or middy blouses before removing a jacket with confidence.
The 4-H Club and Home Economics unit will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Hesper Community Building. Eudora club members will attend as guests. Parents night invites each family to bring a dozen cupcakes for the event.
A simple peach cinnamon roll method combines beer with cinnamon and spread over dough. Drain peaches, layer with nuts and cherries, roll from the long side, cut into 1/4 inch slices, place in a buttered dish, brush with melted butter, and bake at 375 for 36 to 45 minutes until lightly browned. Serve hot for a crowd.
The Alpha Delta Pi sorority and the University Veterans' Organization at Kansas University will host an Easter egg hunt Sunday for about 30 children aged 7 to 14 from the Atchison Receiving Home. A police escort will bring the youngsters to the Campanile grounds for a 1:30 p.m. hunt, followed by entertainment in the ROTC Building and gift presentations donated by Lawrence merchants.
A vintage recipe page presents Deviled Ham Stuffed Mushrooms with butter lemon juice and seasoned crumbs, plus sides of Baked Sweet Potatoes Green Peas and Broiled Tomatoes. It details mushroom prep, filling mix, stuffing, and bake time for 6 to 8 servings.
Rick Samson, an eighth grader from Lawrence Junior High, won the first annual Lawrence Boys Oratorical Contest sponsored by the Optimist Club. He advances to the district contest May 1 to 3 in Kansas City, with a national shot in Dallas in June if he places. Other finalists were Eddie Carter Doug Hargadine Chris Pinet and Worden Harding.
Easter recess for Lawrence Public Schools begins Friday with four lunches next week at the cafeterias. Thursday menu features chicken salad, baked potato and refrigerator pie. Daily offerings include peanut butter sandwiches, beets, beans, and fruit desserts across Monday to Thursday. An all purpose spray program for fruit growers is cited by Successful Farming.
An oral men interested in barber shop quartet singing will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday April 10 at the Lawrence Community Building. About 30 men attended a get acquainted session last Thursday. a committee including McEldawney R G Holuba John T Weatherwx Kenneth C Pine and WR Zwink was named to contact more prospects. Floyd Comnet a SPEBSQSA representative is present to advise on forming a class chapter. Kansas City Topeka and Independence groups performed. the first meeting was encouraging.
Residents of McKissick Island along the Missouri River urged the Nebraska–Missouri Boundary Commission yesterday to keep the island in Nebraska. About 33 residents and landowners from the 70 acre island argued they would prefer Nebraska residency, citing Nebraska law for their legal processes, amid riverbed shifts prompting boundary questions.
The Pep Club hosted at the high school auditorium with a St Patrick theme. Linda Grems was toastmistress and Tiny Blanck and Freddie Mills spoke. Karen Ramine performed with a small ensemble. Coaches Beatty and others outlined next year’s prospects as 1987 58 squad members and captains were listed. Guests included faculty and local families.
Community notes from Dependence Missouri detail visits among families including Mrs. Quisenberry and Mrs. Ratliff, activities of the Women's Council of the Christian Church, and numerous club gatherings. Reports cover dessert meetings, book reviews, hospitalities, and upcoming events with members like Mrs. Blas, Mrs. Minick, and Mrs. Pulley hosting and attending.
Perry Jefferson County schools joined Marvels 25 ina protam of band and choir. The annual event featured the College of Empires at Chastary Krohtae and the Pers Tigh Show. Thirteen members attended. Maxmee Gill and Georgie Stebbins led the program titled Rosy Hands in Spare Moments.
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