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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1939
Page
5
Society contributions for the society column must be received at the Journal-World office by noon on publication day. This ensures timely inclusion in the next issue.
Friday events include Mrs J H Nelson and Mrs H B Chubb luncheon at Evans Hearth. Other luncheons and bridge gatherings feature Mrs L R Perry, Mrs Fred S Montgomery, Mrs W H Suese, Mrs W A Dunmire, Vendredi club, Helianthus club, J J bridge club, Entre Nous club, GC club, Colonial, M T Sachler, Friday contract club, and Mr and Mrs Laurence Woodruff. Also noted are tea by AAUW and Pi Beta Phi Alumnae, dinners, and a shower for Miss Helen Harman.
Mrs. M T Sadler hosts luncheon at West Campus road with a twelve place setting and columbine centerpiece. Lawrence Ward and Ruth Rose wed in a May ceremony at Dr Post’s home with reception. A series of teas, reviews, club dinners and prominence figures mark a busy social calendar across Topeka and nearby areas.
Mystery pals revealed at a year long gathering with eighteen attendees as Miss Marcia Carter led a party of women planning May 16 matches at the Country club. Numerous hostesses invited guests for dinners and bridge events across Lawrence with clubs, births, and luncheon plans noted.
Mrs. Don Haines and Charles Fox took honors at a local event. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet Monday at 8 PM in the veterans hall. Mrs. E E Geiler hosted a dessert bridge honoring her sister Mrs. W L Emery of Kenosha Wis visiting Lawrence. Prizes went to Mrs. Ernest Pontius, Mrs. Emmett Roberts and Mrs. A D Kolterman. A Monday contract club gathering was planned at Mrs. Avery Johnson’s home. The American Association of University Women closed its year with a 3 PM meeting hosted by Mrs. T D Funk, featuring Miss Irene Peabody students in a musical program and Mrs. Ivan Rowe’s talk on the Salina state convention. A Memorial hospital birth announced a son for Mr. and Mrs. Norman Endacott. The Evangelical Church Missionary Society hosted its annual Mother and Daughter banquet with 41 attendees, white and orchid decor, and a program led by Mrs. Ida Price with songs and prayers.
Rev W W Stoeppelworth returns from Chicago after a university pastors conference. Mr and Mrs C E Friend depart for Dodge City for a memorial stadium dedication during a three day rodeo and celebration. They will visit Senator and Mrs Jess Denions over the weekend. Mr and Mrs J R Holmes head to New York for the world’s fair with son Julius Holmes and Willard R Priestly. they plan a four to five week auto tour via St Louis Charleston Washington and New York. Mrs E R Cole returns to Lawrence after six months in Texas and visits with the Logans of Okmulgee. Mrs C L Griffin of Watonga returns home tomorrow. M C Eby of Blue Mound spent time in Lawrence with his mother Lisle Eby. Mrs Max Wilhelmi Sr of Columbus arrives to spend time here.
Mrs Merritt Jeffries, Miss Helen Wagstaff and Robert B Wagstaff plan a trip this summer to Independence to spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs Thomas Wagstaff and their daughter and children from Los Angeles California.
Lawrence Porter of Auburn and Hazel Cox of Harvelville were married yesterday at the courthouse by Probate Judge Frank R. Gray.
The Lawrence Merchants Bureau announced a two day Harvest Festival sales event on June 16 and 17. Formerly named Sales Days the event title was changed at a morning committee meeting. Beougher serves as the committee chairman.
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