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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1941
Page
7
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Tuesday events include bridge luncheons at the country club with Mrs. H. B. Ober and others. golf matches at the Country club and picnics at Mrs. Irving Hill’s. Wednesday features bridge luncheon and book review at Sigma Kappa Colonial 10 o clock. Thursday lists dinners, bridge, and a Merry Matrons picnic at Mrs. Charles Dicker’s.
Roberta Jean Hartman married Robert Allen Corwin at Trinity Lutheran church with Rev. Alfred Beil officiating. Corwin on leave from Camp Robinson. Hartman graduate Roberta is in Liberty Memorial high school’s class of this year. Ceremony followed by reports of other local events and society notices in Lawrence.
A busy schedule of meetings and events fills Lawrence circles from a spring luncheon at Evans Hearth to sewing for the Red Cross and a series of bridge and Pinochle gatherings. Members plan picnics, dances, and club programs with many including visitors from Topeka and Osawatomie.
Social items from Lawrence include a bridge club gathering hosted by Miss Maude Landis and Miss May Landis at 1521 Stratford Road with faculty guests from Leavenworth High School. Birthday basket dinner honors Mrs Anna Lothrop in Welcome district. 24 attend. Also reports of visits by A H Lathrops and remarks on pioneer memories. Accredited Music Teachers prepare student recitals in the high and grade schools. Julie Katherine Russell born May 16 to Mr and Mrs Russell of York Pennsylvania. The First Christian church Women’s Council to hold lawn breakfast and May meeting led by Mrs Harold Barr and missionary speaker Mrs Olin Mabe with topic Outstanding Women of the World.
Harry J. Scott a former Lawrence resident and wife Mrs Scott visited sister Mrs Jessie Scott with Arthur Blaker in tow. Scott, who began in Lawrence telephone work, received a 35 year service pin in Portland Ore. They departed for Chicago while Mrs Yingling of Independence returned home after a week with her daughter Mrs Deal Six. El Dorado Ark residents Bob Williams and KU alumni visit Lawrence. San Diego’s Mrs Glenn Wrightsman leaves after visiting her mother Mrs George Cease.
A family gathering marks a dinner in honor of John R. Mettner visiting his grandmother and aunt. Mrs. Kate Price of Baldwin remains seriously ill prompting a visit from Mrs. Chester L. Shaw of New York who is her sister. Various residents travel or recover as Marie Earhardt Mae Edmondson and Miss Mary Mulvihill are noted visitors and travelers.
An all student production written by Prof Allen Crafton mixes melodrama spoof surreal art hit tunes and a murder mystery. The show at Fraser theater features flashy costumes clever scenery by Ben Mantz and Margie Hagstrom from Kansas City. Tickets are in Green hall and the audience is teased about the show ending.
Mrs Nellie S Little 55 wife of Chauncey B Little attorney and former congressman died at her Olathe Kansas home from heart disease.
Meadow Lark 4-H Club met at the Eberwein home on April 16 with three members absent. An opening song and roll call "Telly Joke" were followed by plans for a club tour. Betty Nutting, Jack Wardwell, and Robert Eberwein gave talks. Rob gave a music appreciation demonstration.
County demonstration officer Mr. Dickerson announces a talk with hints on proper procedures. The next meeting will be at Muriel Pettingill’s home on May 21 at 8 p.m. Roll call requires attendees to name themselves and bring a Kansas flower.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Brohammer entertained many guests including Mr and Mrs George Florance of Lawrence and Mr and Mrs Isaac Montgomery of Excelsior for dinner. Additional notes mention visits and chores involving Lloyd Shuck Ira Rothrock Marion Votaw and family members with extended weekend activities.
Miss Heth Kring attended a social at Oscar Shuckhorpe Sunday evening. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Avery Hibner aided George Markley with his work Tuesday. The Walley Chapel Christian Endeavor met at John Brohammer’s home a week ago Sunday evening. Ben and Pearl Brohammer attended a Christian Endeavor rally in Lawrence Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Frank Desay spent Mother's Day with Mrs Elwood Deay in Lawrence. Freida Rothchild and Pearl Brohammer spent the weekend at Camp Robinson.
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