Engagement of Josephine Edmonds to Kenneth Rankin
Mr and Mrs J R Edmonds announce the engagement of their daughter Josephine to Kenneth Rankin of Lawrence son of Mr and Mrs I Rankin of Wellington. The wedding will be in June. A Lawrence social diary notes a buffet supper hosted by Mr and Mrs George M March at 7 pm honoring weekend guests including Mr and Mrs Blair Hackney Mr and Mrs Harry Machnie Dr E P Bribach and Lieut Col and Mrs W C Koenig who depart after school. Numerous local residents attend. Dr Guido Beck hosts dinner at University Club before a Russia trip, with many Kansas officials and professors present. The Old Friends club and J J bridge group hold events. a Nelson hotel gathering honors Miss Selma Kamen and Hermann Cohen. The ROTC ball at Memorial Union draws about 250 couples with faculty, officers, cadets, and city dignitaries attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J .R. Edmonds
Josephine
Kenneth Rankin
Lawrence
I. Rankin
Wellington
George M. March
Blair Hackney
Harry Machnie
E. P. Bribach
Atchison
W. C. Koenig
Baldwin Mitchell
O. W. Maloney
A. B. Weaver
H. B. Bullene
Dean
Frank Stockton
Ivan Rowe
Adrian Lindsey
Gillette Bitzer
Charles Laming
Tongamoxie
R. E. Mason
Salina
Guido Beck
University Club
Beck
University of Kansas
Russia
University of Odessa
J. R. Nielson
Norman
Okla
E. H. Lindley
F. E. Kester
C. V. Kent
M. E Rice
J. D. Stranathan
Dinsmore Alter
R. H. Wheeler
J. F. Brown
F. J. Moreau
Milton A. Kallis
Edwin 0. Stone
J. P. Jensen
Ruth Orcutt
Cora Dolbee
Ray Wilson Chiles
A. W. Davidson
J. R. Raffelock
Ottawa
Nelson Hotel
Selma Kamen
Kansas City
University School of Fine Arts
Herman Cohen
Abe Wolfson
Ralph Wolfson
S. H. Hurwitz
J. W. Cohen
Julius Mallin
Sam Raffelock
Alpha Gamma _ Delta
William Huttig
Epsilon Beta Chapter
Richard Ward Stromer
R.O. T.C
Memorial Union Building
Mas
Pieri Focardi
Harry L. King
Topeka
Alfred Lawrence
Raymond Nichols
George March
Triangle Fraternity
Colonial
R. C. Miller
American Association of University Women
Margaret Kane
Betty Washington
D.A.R
Mabel Haskell
Lyle Powell
Avery Johnson
Eldridge
Social Calendar Highlights From A Lawrence Week
A dense roster of club events and social gatherings unfolds with luncheons dinners and dances. Notable items include the Mothers League meeting hosted by Mrs Frank E. Jones with book reviews and devotionals, Triangle fraternity spring formal at the Colonial, and a large Zodiac club dinner at the Country club with over fifty attendees. The Portia club shifts to Monday due to rain and officers change as Mrs A J Mix retires and Mrs N P Sherwood becomes president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zodiac Club
Country Club
A. J. Mix
N. P. Sherwood
Local Society Notes From a Douglas County Picnic and Gatherings
Mrs F H Smithmeyer and others led arrangements for a Douglas County Nurses Association picnic at Miss Mary Fowler s home with about thirty members. Leah Kircher received a lace table cloth for an upcoming wedding. A playlet from Mrs Jessie Scott entertained guests. L D club hosted by Mrs Katherine Havelotte with Mrs J F Grayson as guest. Mrs Grayson and Mrs Seiler assisted with refreshments. Royal Neighbors plan a Holloway meeting Monday at 2 30. Virginia Louise Gregg celebrated ninth birthday with family and cake. Entre Neus club to entertain husbands with dinner bridge at the Colonial Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. McCulloch
C. W
P.E
William Kopp
Old Friends Club
T. H. Hack
R. M. Roberts
Douglas County Nurses’ Association
Mary Fowler
Leah Kircher
Jessie Scott
R. L. Seamans
Veda Shupe
Mittie Rodgers
Scott
Seamans
Frances Etscheid
L. M. Flory
Katherine Havelotte
L. D. Club
J. F. Grayson
A. Berger
Grayson
John Seiler
Harry S. Gregg
Virginia Louise
Frances Chubb
Phyllis Forrester
Mary Holtzclaw
Geraldine Warner
Marjorie Dowers
Virginia
Jack
Charles Gregg
Entre Neus Club
The
Colonial
Personal Notes from Lawrence Society Page
Mrs. R. 5. Brodhead of Colorado Springs and daughter Eliza beth Brodhead Fillar of Denver arrived in Lawrence Thursday and are guests at the Eldridge hotel. Miss Helen Shaw spends the day in Kansas City. Miss Mary Beth McManus goes to Kansas City for the day. Miss Lila Grayson spends the weekend in Kansas City. Dr E M Hopkins trip to Topeka today. Mr and Mrs John J Henry of Kansas City spend the weekend with Mr Henry's parents Dr and Mrs J B Henry. Miss Mary Olsen spends the alee a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 5. Brodhead
Colorado Springs
Elizabeth Brodhead Fillar
Denver
Lawrence
Eldridge Hotel
Helen Shaw
Kansas City
Mary Beth McManus
Lila Grayson
E. M. Hopkins
Topeka
John J. Henry
Kansas City Are Spending the Week End With Mr. Henry
J. B. Henry
Mary Olsen
Alee A
TO SING FOR PLAQUE AT KU INTER-FRAT SING
Eleven fraternities compete for singing honors and the Phi Mu plaque at the University of Kansas Auditorium tomorrow evening. The event begins at 7 o clock with Alpha Tau Omega Beta Delta Tau Delta Kappa Sig Phi Delt Phi Gam Phi Psi Pi K A Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi and Sigma Phi Epsilon taking part. Phi Mu Alpha sponsors the sing fest and has donated the plaque. Judges are Luther Leavenood Baker University dean of music Donald Coats Topeka organist and choirmaster and Prof C B Skilton of KU fine arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Phi Mu
Alpha Tau Omega
Beta
Delta Tau Delta
Kappa Sig
Phi Delt
Phi Gam
Phi Psi
Pi K. A. Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Chi
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Phi Mu Alpha
Attorneys to Meet in Topeka May 31
Attorney General Clarence V. Beck issued letters to Kansas county attorneys inviting them to gather in Topeka on May 31. The meeting will address law enforcement and other office problems ahead of the annual Bar Association convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Clarence V. Beck
Kansas County
Bar Association
Farmers Off Relief Rolls Move Under Rehabilitation Loans
Topeka May 17 1P1 John G Stutz executive secretary of the Kansas emergency relief committee announced that 10 000 Kansas farmers are being transferred from work relief rolls to rehabilitation service Of that number 8 500 are in western Kansas drought area The rehabilitation service grants loans for subsistence seed feed power and repairs instead of direct relief Loans are issued by the Kansas Homestead Rehabilitation Corporation with offices in each relief district Headquarters at Topeka Chanute via Wichita Hays and Dodge City Decisions to remove farmers follow rains in the drought area brightening the outlook Farmers applying for row crops and gardens are seeking rehabilitation loans at 25 to 50 a day The average loan will be about 100 per farmer Eligible are farmers on work relief who own or operate a farm as a tenant Those receiving aid from other agencies or sources are ineligible Applications after June 30 will be approved for rehabilitation loans based on an approved farm plan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
John G. Stutz
Kansas Emergency Relief Committee
Kansas
Rehabilitation Service
Kansas Brouth
Stutz
Kansas Homestead Rehabilitation Corporation
Chanute
Via
Wichita
Hays
Dodge City
Grouth
Local visitors and homecomings noted in Fairfax Belmont
Fairfax Belmont items list Mr. and Mrs C R Cheney and Norma June returning from Big Springs Neb and visiting in the M M Chastain home. Mrs John Cole and infant James Warren arrive home for Memorial hospital. Mrs Fred Tobler calls at LaVern Ice home. W E Koehring and Al Bert Herning hosts at Merriam. C D Turner visits C O Avey home. Mothers League to meet at Frank Jones home. L H Sumner and Dorothy Jean visit Spring Hill. Winifred Alexander returns from Topeka trip. Irvin Chambers, CCC Lone Star, weekends with mother F G Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Cheney
Norma June
Big Springs
Neb
Glyndale Chastain
Neodesha
M. M. Chastain
John 4. Cole
James Warren
Memorial Hospital
Fred Tobler
DeSoto
LaVern Ice Home
W. E. Koehring
Albert Herning
Merriam
C. D. Turner
Topeka
C. O. Avey
The
Mothers League
Frank Jones
L. H. Sumner
Dorothy Jean
J. F. Sumner
Spring Hill
Winifred Alexander
Irvin Chambers
CCC
Lone Star
F. G. Chambers
Junior play and honor banquet feature in Eudora scene
Evening Star reports Mr and Mrs George Ott Jr and families Mr and Mrs Ben Ness Mr and Mrs Vernon Strobel and Mr and Mrs Pete Edelbrock with daughter attended the Eudora high school junior play Shirt Sleeves in the auditorium Friday evening directed by Miss Mabel Campbell. Miss Mildred Lawler of Rosedale high school Kansas City Kan attended the honor society banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ott
Ben Ness
Vernon Strobel
Pete Edelbrock
Eudora High School
Mabel Campbell
Mildred Lawler
Rosedale High School
Kansas City
Kan
Banquet eligibility and community notices in Eudora area
Friday evening activities at the high school gym include an all A grade banquest qualification. Local families gather for visits and dinners with relatives in Kansas City. Community women’s society met at a local home. plans for June meeting discussed. Families and guests travel between Eudora, Lecompton, Topeka, and Kansas City with meals and babysitting caring for Mrs Neis during illness.
Mother's Day Visits and Family Gatherings Across Town
Families and friends from Eudora Linwood DeSoto to Topeka gathered for Mother's Day. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Oldham and others from nearby towns, with multiple dinners, banquets, and church events noted, along with several wedding anniversaries and high school junior senior celebrations.
Someone is First Not Last Theory in Promptness
A pastor reflects on punctuality and ambition contrasting two philosophies. He argues against always being last, urging readers to aim to be first where possible, warning that contentment at the bottom dulls fire and chance for greatness. The piece ties to a biblical parable warning against seeking low seats and concludes with a call to strive for top placement when possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Kaw Valley Social Guests Spread Across Sunday
In Kaw Valley on Sunday Mr and Mrs Ed Vogler and children of Lawrence spent the evening with Mr and Mrs Wilson and children. Mr and Mrs George Kaegi spent Tuesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Robert Reusch. On Monday afternoon Mrs Kaegi visited with Mrs Gus Koehler. Mr and Mrs Pete Neis were Sunday guests of Mrs Neis mother, Mrs William Knake, of Edgora, on Mothers Day. Mrs Jimmie West and baby are spending this week in DeSoto the guests of Mr and Mrs F Smalley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Neis
Topeka
Stephen Oldham
Emma Wilson
Eudora
Marjorie Westerhouse
Eula Reusch
William Edelbrock
Gideon Neil
Vernon Strobl
Floyd Broers
The
Evangelical Brotherhood
Clearfield Church
Arleta Wilson
Linwood
Alfred Tornaden
Merle Reusch
Tonganoxie
Johnnie Reusch
Baby
Robert Reusch
George Broers
Albert Meuffle
Lawrence
Chris Meuffle
Johnnie Kurtz
Robert Kurtz
DeSoto
Charlie Kurtz
Wilfred Eudary
Weaver
Walter Wilson
Glen Dale
R. W. Keer
Arthour Bernitz
Wanda
Alice Bernitz
St. Paul’s
Kasper
Kansas City
Mable Freeman
Jim Oschel
Minnie Beam
Olathe
Charles Oschel
Robert Lawler
C. L. Klinenbeard
Mildred Lawler
W. Willis
Jimmie West
Elsie Lawler
William Lawler
Mable Wallace
Kermit
Ezhel Broers
Roscoe Parker
Raymond Bowen
Delmer Spitzli
Gerald Ott
Josephine Ott
Elfreida Koehler
Felix Mueller
Eudora High School
Arvin Weston
Delane Bowen
John Bowen
Howard Bernitz
Lewie Hadl
Kaw Valley
Ed Vogler
Wilson
George Kaegi
Kaegi
Gus Koehler
Pete Neis
Neis
William Knake
F. Smalley
Dr Gowdy's Prescription for Acid Stomach Popular in Lawrence
A great appreciation for Dr Gowdy's Prescription for Acid Stomach is noted as many men and women in Lawrence report good health after using it as a last resort. The ad urges readers to ask a druggist, noting a guarantee and sizes priced at 1.00 and 2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gowdy
Lawrence
Street fighting deaths reported in Yugoslav provinces
Unofficial reports from Vienna on May 18 claim fourteen people may have been killed in disturbances in Slovenia and Croatia. The clashes are linked to refusals by young recruits to perform military duty in Macedonia, with details yet unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Slovenia
Croatia
Macedonia
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. J. Bridge Club
C. C. Cartwright
Bill Thayer
Jack Campbell
J. Don Kieffer
Eastern Star
E. H. Coe
Roger McKim
Braden
Mary Lou Bague
Mothers’ League
Frank E. Jones
Fred Troutman
Mary Ellen Chase
Mary Peters
Glenn A. Dawes
F. R
W. E. Spalding
O. F. Wulfkuhle
T. E Fitch
A. M. Ockerblad
Don Staines
Clara Wright
Grant Glenn
Duane Glenn
Miller Jones
Harry Montier
Ruth Glenn
J. L. Butler
C. J. Hunzicker
Hazel Grey
Lecompton
Josephine Edmonds
Paul Scanlon
Hollywood
Cal
Kathryn Russell
Scanlon
George Allred
Emery Underwood
Musetta Brown
N. Frazier
A. 5
Ander
T. H. Astman
F. Bartel
Barteldes
V. K. Bru
O. Carl
IL. E. Bice
H. D. Brown
C. C. Stew
H. L. Chaffin
Gene Glahn
G. Charlton
A. Lindsey
E. H. Coe—Mirs
J. H. Compon
W. H. Dietz
F. Jackman
W. R. Essick
R. Graer
F. Funk
George Moore
R. G. Ning
J. R. Payne
R. DeWatteville
H. Green
E. H. Lupton
B. G. Gustafson
H. Means
H. Hanna
M. 5. Winter
A. T. Walker
L. N. Lewis
C. McCreight
A. B. Wea- W. Hartley
H. W
K. Kreider
J. C. Ramsey
Fred Dodson
Portia Club
H. M. Light
Aunt Het
Robert Quillen
Publishers Syndicate
DE Luxe Cafe
F. H. Smithmeyer
W. C. McNown
H. E. Chandler
F. B. Davis
Domenico Gagliardo
Royal Neighbors
Holloway
Jones
KK. U
Fairfax
Belmont
Evening Star
Jay-Grastful
ETTE
Granada Theatre Awards
Granada
Aesee
M. M. Lantis
Haskell Institute
City
W. H. Sherman
N. H
Willis Coleman
R.J. Lawrence
Mrl
William Boxberger
George Kacgi
Minnie Neis
Otto Abels
Jake Strobel
Ben Neis
William Spitzli
Arthur Bernitz
Helen Brecheisen
Alice Marie
Evabell
Esther Ott
M. E. Church
Gilmore Nichols
Johnnie Schuster
Charlie Boxberger
Viola Broers
Lottie Ness
Am 7S
Mi Ann
Alvena
Helen Strobel
Woodrow
Minnie Kurtz
Henry Kurtz
W. F. Buchheim
Karl Lutz
Westerhouse
Kansasity
Sam Neis
Che Little Church
Wed
OLD Gold
Mass
U. S
Christenson’s
Patty Clem
Electric Powe Company
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