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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
5
In a garbled statement Meg Gustafson discusses a bracelet and its price, noting uncertainty about a life ending and mentioning a two week period of sales. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
Fragmentary ad copy references Wiedemann's ice cream and fruit ices and a remark that people are judged by the jewelry they give. No clear event or date, but reads as a vintage promotional snippet.
A society gathering at Mive-Davida Westminster Unit features a evening program with anticipated readings by M Susanna Moody and Baron Shawne. Guests include numerous named members and a menu of meats served in the village, with lists of attendees and participants.
A Delta Phi Delta founders day event lists attendees including Miss Wha Dele and Miss Eva Met, with several other members named such as Alice Rice Marian Henley Susie Butts and Gertrudy Diayte. The gathering features a toast and references to organizational leaders and celebrating pledges.
Informal gathering at Mrs Tenny and Miss Corkins home on L711 Massachusetts street honors guests M Barlow Lippencott of Los Angeles and Mrs Douglas Hampton of Chicago with garden flowers and light refreshments. Baptist Missionary Circle meets Friday with Mrs Gregory on Sixth Street. Local verse and editorial snippets reflect town life and social events as residents share poems, party reports, and stray notices.
A Friday event at the Coitiring church features students in Indian costume performing plantations selections and readings from Green Gables and other works. Miss Evans and Miss Gol lings lead the program with Mary Readine and Lillian Kollenbaum among participants. The Ladies Social Circle hosts with church representatives and patriotic societies aiding.
The Missionary Society of First Presbyterian and Methodist churches held all day sessions with music by Mrs. Billings and a box lunch. Eastern Star entertained at Mason Temple. Mr. and Mrs. J H L Cohan hosted a birthday dinner for Marcel at 71 Indians street. A science butterfly dinner featured pink bud centerpieces for forty seven guests with toasts by faculty members and Miss Nellie Litenens and Miss Winfred Siever noted for initiation banquet plans at Ruth Dyebe’s home. lavender and green decor with violets and smilax plus toast lists.
Members of the Priday Auction Club hosted an evening at the Country Club with cards and entertainment. Bert Phillips and L H Moore led prize events while Bebe entertained guests. dainty refreshments were served. An engagement is announced for Miss Evangeline Dow near Prof Pant Lecter. The wedding will occur in June.
A fragment mentions a social note about the dnteyState Motor Car and two individuals joining friends in Nashville for a winter visit. It also notes a Democratic rally planned for Eagle Wall on Saturday at two, with candidates asked to attend the County Committee meeting.
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