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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1918

Page

3

Hutchinson Social Roundup Highlights Farewell Club Event

Morning reports show Mr C C Carl traveling to Hutchinson for a farewell at the Roost for Charles McNaughten and Roy Davis who depart for the Great Lakes Training School. Sigma Kappa hosts a dance at Ecke's Hall for upperclassmen and guests. Red Rose Club danced at Ekees Hall with Schofstaal providing Kansas City music.

C. C. Carl Hutchinson Iis Charles McNaughten Mar. Roy Davis Great Lakes Hutchinson Sigma Kappa Sigma Kappa Sorority Ecke’s Hall Eeke Schofstaal Kansas City F. M. Benedict R. -. Waring

To Apply for Enlistment in Navy Names List Kansas City

The following young men left for Kansas City this morning to apply for enlistment in the navy: Earl Moore William Wells Paul Snyder Edgar Fitzgerald Erwin Kendall Warren Blazier Paul Ransom Newton Benedict Augustus Googins Gerald Dunwoody Rex Brown Daniel Whistler Kyran Egan Frank Marxen Eldom Wellen Carl Eckel Roland Wolf and B Patterson.

Kansas City Navy Earl Moore William Wells Paul Snyder Edgar Fitzgerald Erwin Kendall Warren Blazier Paul Ransom Newton Benedict Auuustus Googins Gerald Dunwoody Rex Brown Daniel Whistler Kyran Egan Frank Marxen Eldom Wellen Carl Eckel Roland Wolf B. Patterson

Tawasi Blue Bird group hosts picnic at Roeh Ring's Groves

The Tawasi Blue Bird troupe members Louise Byrant Sarah Weed Thelma Shaffer Katherine Sib ter and Frances Cook enjoyed a picnic this afternoon at Roeh Ring's Groves with invited guests and their guardian Miss Aileen Wells.

Tawasi Blue Bird Groupe Aileen Wells Roehring’s Groves Louise Byrant Sarah Weed Thelma Shaffer Katherine Sibter Frances Cook

Farewell Party Replaces Annual Delta Upsilon Dance

The Kansas fraternity held a farewell supper dance at the Country Cats replacing their annual spring farewell party and Delta Upsilon day. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson Mrs Arthur Keine Mr and Mrs James Talcott Dorothy Ensminger Ray Gatner Wayne Martin and Herbert Kelly of Kansas City Lieuts Ray Swarner and G C McCaleb of Camp Punston Wiley Hawkins Mildred Sanders Ruth Massey Leta McKinney and Margaret Joss from nearby towns.

Kansas Country Cats Delta Upsilon Charles Thompson Arthur S. Keine James Talcott Dorothy Ensminger Ray Gatner Wayne Martin Herbert Kelly Kansas City Ray N. Swarner G. C. McCaleb Camp Punston Wiley Hawkins Mildred Sanders Winfield Ruth Massey Wellington Leta McKinney Howard Margaret Joss Topeka

Birthday Party For Mildred Talbot At Kindergart en

Mrs Homer Talbot hosted a morning birthday party for Mildred Talbot with Mrs Whelans kindergarten. Guests enjoyed outdoor games and dainty refreshments. Names of attendees include Cordelia Mann Caroline House Alice Barick Dorothy Perkins Justine Dalton Jean Jackman Dorothy Stewart James Nash Smith Buster Bradley Katherine Owen Billie Hamble Jimmie Humble Lois Lawson Pauline Laptad Wilma Mas Barbara Barteldes Helen Gabel Lila Jean McElhinny Esther Jane Homan Mildred Talbot Lyla Lawson.

Homer Talbot Mrs. Whelan Mildred Servenl Cordelia Mann Caroline House Alice Rarick Dorothy Perkins Justine Dalton Jean Jackman Doroathy Stewart James Naismith Buster Bradley Katherine Owen Billie Hamble Jimmie Humble Lois Lawson Pauline Laptad Wilma Mas Barbara

Birth of a son for Mr and Mrs C W Mettner

Mr and Mrs C W Mettner announce the birth of a nine pound boy named John Randolph born May 7. The family welcomes the new arrival at home and shares joyful news of the newborn's arrival and name.

C. W. Mettner John. Randolph

Delta Phi Delta Picnic At Haskell For Freshman Art Class

The Delta Phi Delta art sorority at the University of Kansas will host a picnic Tuesday evening May 14 at the home of Miss Helen Peairs in Haskell for members of the freshman art class.

Delta Phi Delta Delta Phi Delta Art Sorority K. U Helen Peairs Haskell

T B G Club Picnic At Midland Home

The T B G Club held a picnic today at Mr and Mrs Guy Schults home near Midland. Attendees included Miss Nellie Reece Evans, Miss Elizabeth Evans, Miss Claude Eliott, Miss Pauline Sterling and Miss Lora Keeler.

T. B.G. Club Guy Schults Midland Nellie Reece Evans Elizabeth Evans Claude Eliott Pauline Sterling Lora Keeler

Pi Phi Mothers Day Luncheon Honors Local Mothers

The Pi Phi sorority hosted a noontime luncheon to honor their mothers. Guests included Mrs. Geo. K. Mackie and several others from Lawrence and surrounding cities such as Kansas City Joplin Topeka Leavenworth and Wichita.

Pi Phi Pi- Phi Geo. K. Mackie J. R. Greenlees F. W.smithmeyer S. W. Atkinson S. J. Hunter S. S. Baty T. G. Fitch Lawrence Poindexter Steen Miller Drought Gillespie Chapman Thurston Kansas City Thurman Joplin Walters Topeka Stevenson Leavenworth Chain Wichita

Entertain Bridge Club Hosts Auction Afternoon

Mrs Hovey Hanna and Mrs Roy W Martin entertained members of their Auction Bridge club and several guests yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Martin.

Bridge Club Hovey -Hanna Roy W. Martin Martin

Joint Meeting of Sons of Veterans and Auxiliary

A joint meeting of the Sons of Veterans and the Auxiliary society will be held Monday at 8 o clock in the G A R hall to discuss important business.

The Sons of Veterans and the Auxiliary Society G. A. R.hall

Sorority Tea At Henley Home For Chi Omega Members

Mrs A Henley and Mrs Warren Henley host a tea this afternoon from four to seven at Wywchwood for Chi Omega sorority members. The house is decorated in cardinal and straw with yellow iris. About thirty guests attend with assistance from Mrs A C Mitchell and senior members. Little Jane Henley will present guests with favors tied in sorority colors.

A. Henley Warren Henley Wwychwood Chi Omega Sorority Henley A.C. Mitchell Little Jane Henley

Alpha Chi Sigma Hosts Dinner Dance Evening

The Alpha Chi Sigma fraternity entertained last evening with a dinner dance, showcasing university social activity and student engagement in campus life.

Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity

Lawrence Camera Club Meets at Miss Wight Home

The Lawrence Camera club will meet Monday evening with Miss Wight at her home 1012 Pennsylvania Street. A sacred concert follows tomorrow at 3 o'clock in Friendship hall by the Baptist church choir. Mrs. Sanderson of the Congregational church will speak.

Lawrine Camera Club Lawrence Camera Club Miss Wight Pennsylvania Street The Baptist Church Frendship Hall

Lawrence Residents Attend Kansas City Visit and Faculty Party

Lawrence figures, including Mrs BooF Fiegenbaum Isabel Jewett and Daisy Cox, traveled to Kansas City last evening for a visit with Battery Boof friends. Lawrence High School faculty hosted seniors at the Manual Building with a brief play The Real Thing and a photo exhibit, then funds were redirected to aid a French orphan due to the war. About eighty guests attended. Many residents spent the day in Kansas City on various errands and social visits, with several planning weekend trips and family visits across nearby towns.

Battery B Lawrence Kansas City Battery Boof Doniphan Boof Fiegenbaum Isabel Jewett Daisy Cox H. J. Winey Helen’ Winey Ida. Pollock H. L. Kane Abs. F. J. Carter Lawrence High School Manual

Ladies Headed to Kansas City for Short Visits

Miss Ida Marks left this morning to visit friends in Kansas City for a few days. Miss Thelma Boyington also went to Kansas City today to spend the weekend. A course of training at Lawrence Business College is advertised as an investment you cannot lose and that pays larger interest each year. Mrs J R Woodward departed this morning for Kansas City to spend the day with Memphis relatives visiting there.

Jessie Scott Kansas City May Courtney Esther Agnes Swanson T.H. Chalkley Margaret Hodder Catherine Eddy W. FE. Richardson Leavenworth TD. Alford Thomas O’neil ET. Emery Bernice Kuhn Edwardsville Kans Minnie L. Heim A. D. Wilcox Dorothy Ensminger Coc. Sceecir Helen Cook Toneka Veda Birch Trof. Price Manhattan E. J. Hatton Phoebe Russell Des Moines Iowa Grace Markley Cherryvale Kansas Grace Stout Bessie Stout Myrtle Sopher W. F. McGinnis Eldorado Burlington Lawrence Alettha McGinnis Kappa House Walter McGinnis Ida Marks Thelma Boyington Lawrence Business College J. R. Woodward Memphis Tennessee

Coal and ice ad from Matthews Lumber and Charline Smith

Coal offer invites readers to buy Semi-Anthracite coal while stock lasts from Matthews Lumber and Coal Co with phone number 34. An ice cream pitch from Miss Charline Smith and Busy Bee advertises Oui ice cream as purest, with telephone 44.

Matthews Lumber & Coal Co

Mr Arthur Patty Heads to Kansas City for Weekend at Home

Mr Arthur Patty travels to Kansas City this morning to spend the weekend at his home there. He plans to return afterward.

Arthur Patty Kansas City

Lawrence Business College Graduates Hold Civil Service Roles

Lawrence Business College has trained hundreds of students now in field service and government positions. About 200 alumni reside in Washington D C while many others hold civil service posts across the United States and in the Philippines.

Lawrence Business College Washington, D. C United States Philipines

Club Notes Publication Deadline Notice

Club notices must reach the Journal-World office by 6 oclock Friday evening to ensure publication. The notice period is strict and applies to all submissions for inclusion in the upcoming issue.

Journal-World

Comfort Kits Demonstrated For Soldiers At Camps

Mrs. A. L. Miller of Battle Creek Michigan visited Mrs. Paul Rankin in Kansas and demonstrated a service comfort kit at Camp Funston Jefferson Barracks and other camps. Six hundred kits from Battle Creek impressed General B C Morse who urged mass production for sale at camps. Mrs. Miller, wife of Bert Miller publisher and former Ottawa Evening Herald editor, is promoting the project.

A. L. Miller Battle Creek Mich Paul Rankin Tennesee Miller Red Cross West Camp Funston Jefferson Barracks 169Th Brigade Camp Custer B.C. Morse

Pleasant Hour Club Meeting Highlights and Red Cross Plan

The Pleasant Hour club met at Mrs Eastman’s home with fourteen members and five guests. A patriotic song was proposed for openings, and chickens to be sold for Red Cross benefit. Mrs Larconi and Mrs Smith joined. program led by Mrs Bigsby focused on The Danish Islands and included John L. Dodgers music.

John L. Dodgers Kansas City France Avas Mes Guy Bigsby Danish Islands Panama Canal

Thomas Harbor Navy Base and Island History Summary

Thomas with its splendid harbor is noted as a naval base and foaling station. Mrs Bigsby recounts the purchase history of the islands, colonization, the inhabitants' religion and character, with other details. Mrs Khirby told a short story and the afternoon program closed with a hymn. A club meeting is set for May at Mrs Eaton's daughter Jesse Wilson's home at 945 Pennsylvania.

Thomas

Kanwaka Literary Club Holds May Meeting

The Kanwaka Literary club met on Thursday May 9 with Mrs George Dews. Fourteen members and five guests attended and discussed war topics. A Hoover lunch was served and Red Cross work completed. Next meeting May 23 will focus on current events.

Kanwaka Literary Club Kanwaka George Dews Red Cross Ethel Axe T. H. Chalkley Ralph Colman Dudley Collins Chas. Dews Elmer Stanwix

Entre Nous Club elects officers and plans Red Cross work

The Entre Nous club met May 9 at Mrs. L H Frink's home. Miss Keeler attended. Officers were elected: President Mrs Carl Hunzicker, vice president Mrs Ira Stockwell, secretary treasurer Mrs Jack Sterling, corresponding secretary Mrs Geo T Wetzel. They voted to meet in summer for Red Cross bandage making and adjourned to meet Mrs Hunzicker May 23. Leading baby Samuel to the Lord featured at Sadie Bates' home in a mothers meeting focused on child welfare and parental responsibility.

L. H. Frink Keeler Carl Hunzicker Ira Stockwell Jack Sterling Geo.t. Wetzel Red Cross Hunzicker W.c. Tle Samuel Hannah Francis Willard

Review Club Hears Danish Islands Lesson At Last Meeting

Mrs Doering hosted the Review club Aprilhoorth for their final regular meeting of the year. Guests included Mrs Stoker Mrs Reynolds Mrs Riling and Miss Heinbach. Mrs John Levett led the Danish Islands lesson and Miss LaCoss with Miss Huber sang. A toast to friendship followed and Mrs White was honored with quotation cards. Refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers. The club plans weekly summer Red Cross work sessions.

Review Club Doering Aprilhoorth Stoker Mra Reynolds Riling Heinbach John Levett Gibraltar America LaCoss Huber

Mentor Club and Mothers League May Meetings

The Mentor Club met at Mrs Hunnicutt home May 7 with twelve members present. The program led by Miss Hoskins covered American Government. Refreshments were served by the hostess and two assistants. Guests included Mrs Ewing and Mrs Hertzler with daughter Mabel. Mothers League met at Mrs C M Clark on May 1 with guests Mrs Cayin, Mrs Tate and Mrs Cunningham, program by Mrs Dill on Ship Building and timber for airships, next meeting postponed due to Mrs Brownson’s illness.

Mentor Club Hunnicutt Mothers’ League C. M. Clark Cayin Tate Cunningham Clark Dill

Portia Club Members Make Red Cross Bandages

Mrs Smooth of Haskell hosted Portia club Tuesday afternoon with 15 members attending. They did needle work for the Red Cross producing 48 bandages. Guests included Miss Wiley of Topeka and Mrs P B Longnecker of Memphis on her way to Los Angeles visiting Mrs Ella Longnecker. Refreshments were served.

Portia Club Smooth of Haskell Red Cross Miss Wiley Topeka P. B. Longnecker Memphis

Red Cross Clearfield Chapter Ice Cream Social Tonight

The Red Cross Society of Clearfield hosts a program and ice cream social tonight featuring readings by Miss Florence Banker Lawrence and songs by Mrs. Smith Wellsville. County superintendent Lane will speak, with several selections from Clearfield young folks.

Clearfield The Red Cross Society of Florence Banker Lawrence Smith Wellsville Lane

Mrs Elizabeth Lyon Remembered After Ottawa Years

Mrs Elizabeth Lyon longtime employee in EH C Branson Ottawa died a day before her visit to Lawrence. Funeral held yesterday and she was held in high esteem by the Branson family. Mrs A L Miller of Battle Creek Michigan formerly Miss Louise Branson traveled to Lawrence to call on her and learned of the death.

Elizabeth Lyon Elizabeth.Lyon EH. C. Branson Ottawa Lawrence A. L. Miller Battle Creek Mich Louise Branson Lyon

Lecompton Driver Showcases New All Weather Maxwell Car

Starr Glenn of Lecompton drives a new all weather Maxwell car bought this week from Charles L P Banker.

Starr Glenn Lecompton Charles LP

Miss Oakland and Miss Baum Visit Kansas City

Miss Oakland Mauphin Miss Thresa Baum and Miss Elizabeth Broyles traveled to Kansas City for the day, enjoying the excursion and local sights.

Oakland Mauphin Thresa Baum Elizabeth Broyles Kansas City

Palmer Toilet Waters and Perfumes at City Drug Store

Palmer presents toilet waters and perfumes at City Drug Store in a brief catalog notice. The listing highlights fragrance options available for customers browsing the shop's aisles.

Palmer City Drug Store

Noah S Weimer Improves Steadily After Hospital Stay

Noah S. Weimer, confined to Jones Hospital for several weeks, is steadily improving in health, marking a positive turn after recent illness and medical care.

Noah S. Weimer Jones Hospital

Dinner Served by Township Club Ladies at Presby Church Lawn

Proceeds from a dinner served by Township Club Ladies at the Presbyterian Church lawn on Wednesday May 15 benefit the Red Cross. Other notes mention Mr M Clift traveling to Leavenworth and Dr Bertha Anderson visiting Kansas City. The Lawrence Business College Summer School promises faster progress due to smaller classes and more individualized instruction. Miss Beulah Armstrong Miss Inez Franklin and Miss Elizabeth Thompson spent the weekend in Baldwin.

Township Club Presbyterian Church Lawn Red Cross Lawrence Business College Beulah Armstrong Inez Franklin Elizabeth Thompson Baldwin

Red Cross Auction Call Up for May 14 Donation

Call up donations for the big Red Cross Auction set for Wednesday May 14 at 1 p.m. at Hoadley’s old stand on West 9th Street. Call 900, 493, or 2406 if you have contributions to donate.

Red Cross Hoadley’s West 9Th St

Lawrence Business College Merits Review

A fragment notes a Lawrence business college forming part of a local education scene. Details are sparse, but the mention suggests ongoing discussions or events related to the institution and its role in the community.

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