Local Society Notes Highlight Shower and Announcements
Mrs Louis Heinrich headlined a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Roberta Hammond on May 20 at Vinland with prizes won by Faye Hagerman and Helen Heinrich. The May events included tournament prizes for Mrs S W Hurwitz and Herman Cohen, a K U Dames banquet with officers installed, and a Lima area 75th anniversary themed program. The section also notes the adoption of Deanne by Mr and Mrs Robert Fulton of Miami Oklahoma and a Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae picnic at the chapter house after rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Heinrich
Roberta Hammond
Vinland
Faye ‘Hagerman
Helen Heinrich
Carl Heinrich
Helen .Heinrich
Faye Hagerman
Bernice Hagerman
Argel Cockrun
Helen Hubbard
Leo Hagerman
Herve Hoskinson
K. U. Dames
Evans Hearth
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Irving Hill
Cherise Stough
R. EB. Melvin
Earle Patton
William Kandt
Karl Euersteiner
Local Births and Social Notices From Lawrence
Mrs Lammers formerly Miss Peggy Morgan, KU graduate and Kappa Gamma member, hosts a family event. Mr and Mrs Tom Kennedy announce the May 4 birth of daughter Mary Ellen in Elk City Kansas, KU graduates with Mrs Kennedy formerly in a local medical office. The Needlecraft club meets with Minnie Bearman. a Junior high Methodist picnic was canceled. A Hawaiian lei for Mother's Day arrived from Ensign Leslie Hutchinson in Honolulu. Mrs F H Penner and her daughter plan a shower for Miss Evangeline Clark. A birthday dinner honored Harry Skeet with multiple family attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Fulton
Miami
Okla
Deanne
Lammers
Peggy Morgan
E. S. Peckham
Lawrence
University of Kansas
Tom R. Kennedy
Elk City
Kan
Mary Ellen
Kennedy
W. QO. Nelson
Fred R. Isaacs
R. B. Hutchinson
Leslie L. Hutchinson
United States Fleet
Honolulu
F. H.penner
Robert R. Kruse
St. Louis
Evangeline Clark
Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Judge Gray
Marriage licenses were issued at the office of Probate Judge Frank R. Gray to Alf T. H. Oleson of Lawrence and Dorothea Davidson of Tonganoxie. Herbert Torneden and Lola Mae Henik of Linwood. Calvin Miller of Kansas City Missouri and Peachie Epley of Lawrence. The last couple were married yesterday afternoon by Judge Jay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Gray
Alf T. H. Oleson
Lawrence
Dorothea Davidson
Tonganoxie
Herbert Torneden
Lola Mae Henik
Linwood
Calvin Miller
Kansas City
Peachie Epley
Jay
Woodstock Church Campaign and Community Notices
Woodstoc k pastor Reverend Alexander announced a two week religious campaign at McLouth from May 18 to June 1 led by the Neighbor Evangelistic party of Seattle Washington. Meeting under canvas seats for over 1000 with Reverend neighbor and his wife and Rev F N Cunningham assisting. Also notes eighth grade graduates at McLouth high school. George Kell dies near McLouth at almost 82, survived by wife Ester Bell and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
McLouth
Neighbor Evangelistic Party
Seattle
Wash
Neighbor
F. N. Cunningham
McLouth High School
Lucille Dake
J. R. Daugherty
Robert Alexander
Ira N. H. Brammell
H. W. Sims
Carol Ridway
Woodstock
Ada Grace
Endeavor
George Kell
Kell
Ester Bell
Clarence
Marlin, Lloyd
Ester Mary Bell
Kansas City
Lucy Seaver
Los Angeles
Calif
Well
Local society notes and church funeral in Jefferson County
Obituary mentions Kell who preceded him in death with funeral services at United Brethren church led by Rev Ira Brammel and burial in McLouth cemetery. Community notes cover All-Sew club gathering at Mrs Alfred Mikesell home, visits from relatives including Mrs Harry Zook and family, Miss Mae Wright from Topeka, a Kansas Crop Improvement inspection deadline May 19 1941, and a county soils tour planned for May 27 by Jefferson County Farm Bureau. Also reports on visitors from Enid Oklahoma and a new room addition built by Miss Mabel Moore assisted by Forrest Hehn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eval
Alee
Euwater
Kell
United Brethren Church
Ira Brammel
Burlai
McLouth Cemetery
Alfred Mikesell
Anne Croke
Harry Zook
Hily
Robert Gray
Houston
Tex
Fother
Cc. E. Ruimmell
Lawrence
Dick Coffman
Ora Hollingworth
Edgar Hollingworth
Elmer Wright
Wiliam Wright
Little Son
Los Angeles
Calif
Mae Wright
Topeka
S.B.A. Hospital
Besley A. L
Clapp
Kansas Crop Improvement Association
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
W. A. Wetman
Will Dias
Enid
Okla
Mabel Moore
Forrest Hehn
Ivy Stevens and Sons
Mother of K. U. Grads Dies in Kansas City
Mrs. Helen Thornton Cooke 94 mother of Thornton Cooke Chester Cooke and Sidney K Cooke Kansas City bankers died at a hospital from complications after a fractured hip. She came with daughter Mrs. John L. Fryer from Leavenworth. Her husband Sidney G Cooke established a bank in Hire Gr 1866 and was governor of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Three sons were University of Kansas graduates Chester 1905 Sidney 1908 Thornton 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
UPX
Helen Thornton Cooke
Thornton Cooke
Chester Cooke
Sidney K. Cooke
Cooke
John L. Fryer
Leavenworth
Sidney G. Cooke
Herrieton
Kan
National Home For Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
Veterans’ Administration’ Facility
Wadsworth
Marr and Schenck Tie The Knot At Tonganoxie
William Marr brother of Mrs. Everett Ridgway and Miss Elizabeth Ann Schenck wed on Saturday May 3 at the Friends church in Tonganoxie. Rev L A Brady officiated the ceremony. They will reside on a farm near Tonganoxie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonganoxie
Clarence Spray
St. Francis Hospital
van Gausback
Oskaloosa
Raph
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Ivan Rowe
W.hurwitz
Herman Cohen
W. M. Casey
Ralph Prouts
Ralph King
Kenneth Razack
Harry McCarter
William Walker
Maynard Fox
Herbert Smith
Bernard Benton
C.A.C. Club
Marie Day
George Henik
Herbert August Torneden
Anna Torneden
A.J. Beil
Trinity Lutheran Church
Melvin Davidson
Charles Stourch
Walter Lammers
Needlecraft Club
Minnie Bearman
Illinois Street
Methodist Sunday School
Harry M. Skeet
Alfred Skeet
Henry G. Skeet
Wiliam A Winkelman
Billy Winkelman
Bob Curtiss
Daugh
Ter
Howard P. Jones
Hal M. Marshall
Billy Aaron
Maxine Mason
Jarbalo
Ida and
Cora Winkelman
Lin
Eesumas Ks
K. U. Grads
Actio
Asean
Sealright
Jayhawk
Vermont
Jnant Cocon
UU Ant
Ted
Detective
Ann Page
Out
A&p
Baynee
Orset the
Donald Bowers
Wichit
Donald
Hay
Ethel Mae
Vivan Petlin
Valley Grove
Baer
Penny
Hudson’s Bay
Penney
Ling
Rivercrest
Penney's
Priscilla
U. S
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