Woman of the Year Award Presented in Lawrence
The 1966 Woman of the Year, sponsored by the Lawrence Jaycees, was awarded to Mrs. Frank E. Jones at a Kansas Union banquet. The longtime Lawrence resident, mother of seven, has led community efforts since 1913, with roles in the Mothers League, Parent-Teachers, Lawrence Flower Club, Garden Clubs, and wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E
Lara) Jones
Haskell Ave
Lawrence Jaycee Jaynes
Jayhawk Room
Kansas Union
John Rouse
Journal-World Photo
Jayhawk
The
Jones
Lawrence
Larry Flottman
Home Service Club
Wadsworth Veterans Aid
Calor Camera Club
Miss Kennedy
Susan B. Anthony
Jaynes
Rouse
Louise L. Baker
Oletha Blevins
Rachel Corbett
Mary E. Larson
Kansas University
Oliver
Charles Bratton
Mrs Six to Preside At Regional Meeting of Children's Theatre
Regional meeting of Region 6 National Children's Theatre runs Friday through Sunday at University of Nebraska Lincoln. Mrs Six, Region governor, will preside at the luncheon and banquet. Dr Jed Davis of KU will speak at lunch. Dr Nat Eek of Oklahoma will keynote. Attendees include KU, Sharon Scoville, Steve Grossman, Bakshi Sri Ram, Wendy Combest, Kay Habinsteen, Pat Melody, John Adams, Kay Bethba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
National Children’s Theatre
University of Nebraska Center For Continuing Education
Kelleg Center
Lincoln
Lincoln Junior League
Nebraska University
Deal Six
Six
National
Children's Theatre
American Educational Theatre Association
Jed Davis
Children’s Theatre
Nat Eek
University of Oklahoma
KU Children’s Theatre
Sharon Scoville
Steve Grossman
Bakshi Sri Ram
Wendy Combest
Kay Habinsteen
Pat Melody
John Adams
Kay Bethba
Retired Cordley principal Hazel Simmons feted at PTA luncheon
Hazel Lee Simmons retired in 1965 after 28 years as Cordley Elementary principal. A luncheon hosted by PTA past presidents at Mrs. Raymond Schwegler Jr. home featured yellow jonquils and blue iris centerpieces. A bronze plaque honor is planned by Mrs. Bernard Frazier for the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iss Hazel Lee Simmons
Cordley Elementary
Raymond Schwegler Jr
University
Dolph Simons
W. C. Boardman
Deal Six
Irvin Youngberg
Schwegler Jr
Robert McCoy
Gene Burnett
G. K. Whitenight
E. J. Baur
H. J. Chester
John Estes
Thornton Hemphill
Bernard Frazier
Robert Storard
Alan Hack
Don Cartt
Cooperative Board of the PEO Sisterhood Meeting
Incoming and retiring members of the Cooperative Board of the PEO Sisterhood will meet at 9 30 a.m. Monday with Mrs Dale Maxwell. O and E Club has a meeting at 7 30 p.m. Friday with Mrs H C Bray and Mrs Hazel Garrett will give the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Board
The
PEO Sisterhood
Dale Maxwell
Homestead
O and E Club
H. C. Bray
Wt. St
Hazel Garrett
State Federated Clubs Hold Diamond Jubilee Session
The Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs hosts its Diamond Jubilee at Kansas University with about 500 delegates from 580 clubs. The opening dinner was by S. & H. Company in the Kansas Union. Mrs. Chester A. Martin of Atlanta will speak Friday morning on federation plans. Mrs. Herbert Hoyt of Lyons will speak at the closing luncheon Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Kansas University
S. & H. Company
Kansas Union
Indian Club of Haskell Institute
Kansas
Chester A. Martin
Atlanta
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Herbert Hoyt
Lyons
Kansas Council of Women
University Women’s Club
Deane W. Malott
Franklin D. Murphy
John Logsdon
Pioneer Rd
Lewin Goff
Hilltop
Logs
Kansas clubwomen gather for state convention at Newton
Mrs. W H von der Heiden and others, all past presidents of the Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs, host the state convention at 1609 Hillcrest Rd Newton. Delegates include Mrs Carter and Mrs Shaw as leaders and observers. Robert Farmer marks his 97th birthday. KU figures Wescoe and Agee attend meetings in Tulsa and Wichita with AMA and Sigma Delta Chi connections. Prentice returns to Lawrence Fire Department after illness from recent fire duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. von der Heiden
Newton
J. E. Johntz
Abilene
A. J. Smiley
Junction City
Abbie Bellport
Tulsa
Okla
Glenn Jones
WaKeeney
Donna Lewis
Colby
Jonathan B. Carter
Wayne F. Shaw
Hillcrest Rd
Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Carter
KFWC
Shaw
History Club of
Kansas City
Kan
National Council of the Motion Picture Review
Robert Farmer
Pa. St
Kansas University
W. Clarke Wescoe
Skelly Oil Company
Oklo
Chicago
Ill
American Medical Association
Wescoe
Lawrence
Warren K. Agee
Kansas University Journalism School
Council For Progress
Wichita
Sigma Delta Chi
National Professional Journalism Society
Jim Prentice
Hillcrest
Social Calendar Friday Luncheon and Club Meetings
Past Noble Grands Club holds a noon luncheon at TOOF Hall. Helianthus Bridge Club meets at 1 p.m. at the Castle Tea Room. Mothers League gathers at 12:30 p.m. at Mrs C W Redpath’s residence, 707 Tenn St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grands Club
Toof Hall
Helianthus Bridge Club
Castle Tea Room
Mothers’ League
C. W. Redpath
Tenn
PEO Chapter Readings and by Laws Vote Schedule
Chapter AY meets at 1 p.m. with Mrs. Ben A. Barteldes at 1745 Ind. St Sacajewea Hall Haskell Institute Chapter EA of PHO at 1 15 p.m. with Mrs. M S Winter Jr Chapter F4 of PEO at 1 15 p.m. with Mrs Phillip Godwin 603 Ohio St Chapter GQ of PEO at 1 15 p.m. with Mrs Robert D Payne 1102 Avalon Rd Eagles Ladies Auxiliary No 3809 holds final reading and vote on proposed by law amendment at 8 p.m. Magle Home 1808 W th St QO and FE Club at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs H Cc Bray 1925 Vt St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben A. Barteldes
Ind
St. Sacajewea Hall
Haskell Institute
M.S. Winter Jr
Phillip Godwin
Ohio St
Robert D. Payne
Avalon Rd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter Jones
New York City
William Avery
George Mole
Marie Smith
Herbert Jones
Marian Abegg
Phillip Jones
Project Cochairman
Norman Leary
Opal Jayne Kennedy
C. A. Graham Wil
Sirloin
Constance Fox
Charles Andrew Graham Jr
L. H. Fox
Richard Fox
Portland
Ore
Ell DeJong
Phoenix
Ariz
Charles Lowry
Iland Park
Suellen McKinley
Ottawa
Diana McKee
Dodge City
Bob Koehley
Jim Stevens
Denver
Colo
Fox
Mr. Graham
Saturin
Plymouth
Chapter CW of
PEO
Sacajawea Hall
F. B. McCulloch
Elizabeth Davis
Susan Todd
R. R. McFarland
Alice Dicker
Homer Terry
John Pound
Daughters of the American Colonists
Ray Stoneback
Lawrence White
Arizona
KRAFT
Aldens
Tempo
Tena
Ellen
Hollywood Cosmetic Studio
Launderers
West 23Rd
Armin Landis
Pence-Owens Garden Center
Jonathan
North Star
Elberta
J. H. Hale
Plum Stanley
Forsythia
Clavey
Amur
J. Ch
Procumbens
J.va
Manhattan
J. Heuzi
Globe von Ehron Globe Mahania Aquifrium
J. C. Pfitzers
Pfitzer Compacta
Sargenti Juniper
Armstrong Juniper
Andorra
Juniper
Hicksi Hatfield Browni
Capatta Cuspidata
Christian Dior
Chrysler
Granada
Hawaii
Helen Traubel
John S. Armstrong
Countess Vandal
Charlotte Armstrong
Christopher Stone
Victoria Lowell Thomas
Mirandy
Hoover
Betty Prior
Frenshaw
Pence
Owens
New York
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