This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1962
Page
4
A series of Lawrence area club events featured a surprise bridal shower for Florence Kirk, officers installed at a meeting, and programs from KU faculty clubs. Other items include Mother-Daughter tea at Eudora Methodist Church, garden club lectures, and a University Club dinner with bridge.
For a crunchy salad, sprinkle toasted slivered almonds over mixed fruit. Or blend four cups roasted diced almonds with one 11 ounce can mandarin orange segments and a quarter cup sour cream, with a dash of aromatic bitters optional.
The Lawrence Branch of the American Association of University Women hosts the annual House Beautiful Tour from 2 to 5 p m Sunday regardless of weather to benefit the Branch scholarship fund. Homes include Hal Bigham, Mildred Greene, Jack Mitchell, John Talleur, and Lewis Wheelock. General chairs are Mrs Kenneth Knox and Mrs Walter Morton. Visitors are asked to wear flat heels.
Members and guests of the Federated Club of Lawrence gathered at the Eldridge Hotel for the 10th birthday. Flowers and place cards set the theme as Mrs. Louise Baker welcomed all. David Howard performed and Miss Anna Marie King spoke on Argentina. New officers were installed and committees named by President F. A. Haglund.
A cooking tip suggests adding mixed spices to the poaching water when preparing lobster tails. This infuses flavor into the lobster meat for use in salads.
Mr and Mrs Dale Babbitt Route 4 announce the engagement of daughter Helen to Robert O'Trimble son of Mr and Mrs Eugene O'Trimble Williamstown. Helen a 1961 Lawrence High School graduate works for Derby Grain Inc. Robert a 1960 Perry High School grad works in farming with his father. Wedding planned for August 26.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Alford-Clarke Post 852 meets Monday at 8 p.m. at the Police Fire Building. Xi Gamma chapter Beta Sigma Phi holds its final meeting of the year Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Frank Case's home. Recreation Club gathers Tuesday at 12 30 p.m. for lunch at Mrs. Roy Reynolds's Route 2 home.
Beta Sigma Phi spring party at 7 pm Little Banquet. Do Sa Po Square Dance Club at 8 pm. Lawrence Post Office employees family picnic at 12 30 pm Centennial Park. KU Faculty Chair and programs. Binai Brrth Sunflower Lodge installation of officers at 2 pm. Lawrence Jewish Community Center dinner at 5 30 pm. AAUW House Beautiful Tour from 2 pm to 1 pm. Wimodausis class at 7 pm First Presbyterian Church. Mrs C W Redpath 707 Tenn. Sr Polly Painters meeting at 4 pm 4 H Fairgrounds. Lawrence Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians at 2 30 pm Mrs Fay Brown tilt Crescent Rad.
Thirty girls were chosen for the Water Ballet Club to take June and July classes at Plaza Club Lawrence Country Club and Olympic Club. Tryouts occurred this week. The group includes Sherry Heck Jama King Diane Sparks Karen Maxwell Elasina VanderWerf Gretchen VanderWerf Jane King Julie VanderWerf and others. Classes run 5 30 to 7 P M Monday Wednesday and Friday at the three pools. A water show themed Lets Dance featuring waltz tango and twist is planned. Instructor Mrs Don Meeker and assistants Mrs Paul Willingham Mrs Vic Harrod Mrs Earl Church and Mrs Russ Jones will lead.
The Dance Academy advanced acrobatic class staged a circus themed show for younger pupils and parents this morning. The room echoed a Big Top with acts including lions ponies elephants monkeys a snake tight rope walkers clowns jugglers and acrobats. Supervisor Janet McFarland led the class project with students Carolyn Frank Marcia Breithaupt Darcy Schild Irene Newmark Elasina VanderWerf Julie VanderWert Gretchen VanderWerf Ann Hamilton Marilyn Buller Sally Doane Cindy Willhoit Cathy Craig Rakkie Baer and Ann Feaker in homegrown costumes.
Mrs. Paul R. Davis of Lawrence was named local area chairman of Elmhurst College Alumni Fund Campaign by T. H. Kross president of the national alumni association. Thad N. Marsh to become dean and English professor at Muhlenberg College next September after serving as Rice University president’s administrative assistant.
Mr and Mrs Harrison F Johnson announce the engagement of daughter Karen to William H Reeder son of Mr and Mrs C Warner Reeder of Shawnee The couple plan to marry August 25 at St Andrew Catholic Church Independence Karen is a KU junior in Education William a KU Business School graduate in the Armed Forces at Ft Leonard Wood Sigma Chi plans to pursue law and education after marriage
Kaw Valley School's last day program on Thursday May 24 features a 7 pm covered dish supper followed by the operetta Mulligan's Magic performed by pupils. All patrons in the district are welcome with teachers listed.
Tender-crisp cauliflower is drained and marinated in French dressing. Served with greens to create a simple salad.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.