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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1940
Page
5
Society column items must be received at the Journal-World office by noon on publication day. Submit via mail or hand delivery to ensure inclusion in the next issue.
Dense social diary of PEO chapters Vendredi and EA hosting luncheons and bridge, plus Delta Delta club dessert games. Mentions Mrs H B Bullene, Mrs Wade Pierce, Mrs Homer Allison, and others with tea events and civic club gatherings.
Officers elected include President Mrs Deane W Malott and Secretary Mrs W W Deschner. Tea hosted by Mrs Frank L Brown followed by a tulip centerpiece. Mu Phi Epsilon initiated Miss Treva Thompson. R L H club to meet for a covered dish luncheon. Local women plan carnival at Country club with buffet and piano recital by Mrs Robert Oyler’s pupils. Trinity Lutheran to sponsor a covered dish supper. Nearly 100 guests attended a fiftieth wedding anniversary reception.
Mrs. Harry B Brass celebrated a May 1 ceremony at the Brass home with many cards and gifts. Guests signed a gold-lettered leather guest book while a tiered gold centerpiece cake and yellow flowers adorned the tea tables. A Japanese tea for Plymouth Congregational church youths is planned for Saturday at 3 pm. The Mystery Pals of the Business and Professional Women's club hosted a dessert bridge last night with corsages, refreshments, and prize games.
Miss Ruth Adair and Mrs Helen Burnett assisted by Laurette Schmitt Arlene Roberts Marjorie Dietrich and Hazel Anderson. The Lawrence chapter of the American Federation of Soroptimist clubs formed for service with officers elected at its April 25 meeting and charter dinner planned for May 18.
Mrs. Ray Wright won the guest prize and Mrs. Arthur Marks took the club prize at a luncheon with a Mexican theme. John G. Stutz and H. G. Griffin of Peoria Illinois visit after a stay at their Estes Park cabin.
Dr. Lyle Powell, colonel in the Reserve Corps, left for Fort Benning Georgia to lead a hospital unit during the spring U S Army maneuvers and expects to return by month end. Nearby travels include visits by Mrs Hedrick to Kansas City and Mr Dodds to Houston while the Women's Relief Corps No 113 meets for a final preconvention gathering.
The Haskell band performed at the Northeast Kansas Holstein Friesian cattle show in Sabetha yesterday. The event featured the annual milk maid contest accompanying the exhibition and entertainment.
Daily Journal-World classifieds invite thousands of buyers and sellers to browse listings. Call 22 to reach an Ad-Taker and place an ad.
An old classified ad lists carpet cleaning options with sizes and rates. Cites Davenport and Clark references and moth proofing as an added service. Also mentions floor waxing and a Davenport chair polish with prices and a phone call contact 806.
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