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Society notices must reach the Journal-World by 11 30 on the day of publication and should be written or phoned in advance of use time.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1941
Page
5
Society notices must reach the Journal-World by 11 30 on the day of publication and should be written or phoned in advance of use time.
Local social calendar lists bridge luncheons and dinners at Country Club Colonial and Evans Hearth. Mrs R R Jackman Mrs Glenn Charlton Mrs Charles Radcliffe and Mrs H B Ober host events. Sigma Kappa book review. Lioness Club dinner. Mrs E D Liddy bridge club. Lawrence Woman's Club luncheon. Merry Matrons picnic. Friday bridge luncheon and picnic supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Lyle Armel.
Mrs D M Swarthout hosts a Friday luncheon for twelve at Valleyview. Bridge luncheons at the Country Club featured hosts Mrs Charles aes and Mrs Richard Jackman with six pastel tables and prizes. Chi Omega alumnae dinner honored Lambda seniors and Mrs Edith Martin at Mrs A B Mitchell’s home. Alumnae officers were elected and hostesses listed. Dr E D Liddy and Dr H Penfield Jones entertain their dinner bridge clubs tonight. Girl Scout No 15 hosted a mothers’ buffet at Congregational parish house with awards and a short program. Oakridge Farm Bureau to meet Friday afternoon at Mrs Fred Alford’s home. W S C S May calendar to feature Joe M Williams and Cameron White chorus at Centenary Methodist Church. Helianthus bridge club to meet for dessert bridge at Mrs Lauren Hunter. American War Mothers Lawrence Chapter meet at Mrs U S G Plank for luncheon.
Announcements include the birth of Wendell Wade to Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Lockard of Victorville California at St Bernardino’s hospital. Rebekahs plan officer elections at I C C F Hall with a 6 30 penny supper. Music program at the high school features student performances and various pieces. The So and So club and Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic hold meetings with new members and memorial services noted.
Incoming students showcase studio representations in tomorrow afternoon’s recital as pupils from accredited teachers perform at the high school. Several clubs wrap up their seasons with luncheons and dessert gatherings, including the Matinee bridge club and Conperettes at Colonial tea room.
Personal notes recount Mr and Mrs John Clevenger visiting relatives in Neosho Missouri and Holden. Hazel Lynn and Mrs Ed win Schreiber of Kansas City spent yesterday with friends in Lawrence. Clayton Stone and Harry Sommer return from the Knights of Columbus state convention in Herington with news of large attendance and a Coronado Entrada preview. Mrs Jack Nessly sails to Samoa via Honolulu then Pango Pango to join Lt Nessly. Mrs Arthur W Zimmerman travels to San Diego with Mrs J L Sparks. Dr and Mrs F M McFarland return from Shawnee weekend visit with the McFarlands.
Five voice students and three instrumentalists perform in a 3:30 pm recital in Frank Strong auditorium. The program includes works by Scarlatti Puccini Handel and Mendelssohn plus the Trio in C Minor. Performers include Helen Anderson June Hammett Selda Paulk Leora Adams John Ehrlich Betty Buchanan and others. Vinland Memorial Services Set For May 25 At 2:30 pm at Vinland Cemetery. Reverend B C Montgomery to deliver address. ceremony sponsored by Cemetery Improvement Club with Mrs Mary Stevens as secretary.
The second final advanced student recital of the year was held last evening in Frank Stronghall auditorium. Singers Virginia Gsell and Mary Louise Belcher were absent due to illness. Performers included Joanne Johnson and many others from Kansas City to Lawrence, with studios represented by Carl A. Preyer and others.
About 12 Lawrence High School girls organized a Bundles for Britain unit with Cara Jean Black as president Elizabeth Prentice secretary and Martha Dooley treasurer. They plan Wednesday morning meetings all summer to knit and collect tinfoil and old clothing and assist at the benefit bridge party next Tuesday night and sell flowers.
Dr. Allen To Burdick Dr. F C Allen will deliver the commencement address at Burdick high school tonight on the topic The Need to Dream and say with Mrs. T D Prentice serving as adult sponsor.
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