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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1966
Page
3
Social events honor retiring KU physical education professor Dr Elbel after 38 years. A dessert party in the Watkins Room, KU campus, hosted by the Andersons and Shenks featured peony and iris decor and musical selections.
Grace Marie Roberman and John Charles Ellis become engaged. Grace, Lawrence High and KU alumna works in KU admissions. John, KU graduate in metallurgical engineering 1965, works for Gary Steel Works United States Steel in Gary Indiana. Wedding planned for August.
Beta Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a ceremonial meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Roberts. New officers installed include Mrs. Thompson as president and Miss Moon as vice president. Members received rituals of welcome and jewels, with perfect attendance awards and gifts presented. Guests included Mrs. G. A. Roberts and Mrs. Frank Willhouse.
Rebekah Lodge No. 4 will convene at 8 p.m. Friday in the IOOF Hall. Refreshment committee members listed are Alice Lescher, chairwoman, Betty Boehle, Pearl Sylvester and Edna Corp.
Readable entries show Garden Club and art society meetings at South Park Recreation Center with Pam, Mrs Dana Leibengood, and Gen W St. Lawrence Color Camera Club. Friday includes Lawrence War Mothers chapter gathering and University Club events at 6 30 pm with specific addresses and participants.
Topeka sophomore Karen Dunaway is named the 1966 KU Jayhawker yearbook queen. Gov. William Avery selected her from 10 finalists. her photo appears in the edition distributed today in Strong Hall. Dunaway belongs to Pi Beta Phi, Owens sorority honorary, and Little Sisters of Minerva.
The Lawrence Country Club women held a May awards luncheon with about 40 attendees. Winners were named for May 3, 10, 17, and 24 events, and rule changes were discussed. Preparations included Shawnee Country Club Invitational on June 2 with reservations by May 29 and a June 21 Guest Day for out of town guests. Memorial Day Scotch Foursomes are planned with 8 a.m. start.
Mrs. J W Cross and Robert E Stephenson return home after a week with Mrs Eugene A Stephenson. Mrs Emma Baldwin moves to Overland Park and sells her home to Prof Raymond Loehr. Dr Herbert Wright returns from a National Institute of Mental Health panel meeting in Washington with Mrs Wright. Mr and Mrs Bob Springer welcome son Scott Allen born May 25. other children Kip and Karen. Marine Pvt John V Hughes Jr on 20 day leave from Camp Pendleton visits family in Kansas City area.
Miss Barbara Ann Walker and Jerry F. Ott married May 7 at the Eudora Methodist Church in a rosepoint lace gown ceremony. Attendants wore mint-green satin, rings carried by Timothy Patterson, couple to reside on Route 1, Eudora after a trip to the Ozarks. guests from Wichita Lawrence Merriam Ottawa and Prairie Village attended.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Bahnmaier of Route 1 celebrated 35 years of marriage with a Sunday dinner at Myron Green restaurant Topeka hosted by their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Edgar Shaw of Silver Lake and their son John Bahnmaier of Kansas City.
A Latin expression meaning putting away childish things is linked to a form of marbles played by Roman children using nuts. The note suggests the phrase reflects a transition from childhood play to adulthood.
Jaycee Jaynes elected officers at their dinner meeting Wednesday night at The Sirloin. New officers are Mrs. Charles Bratton president, Mrs. Larry Mayer vice president, Mrs. Ken Pickett secretary, Mrs. Larry Flottman treasurer, Mrs. Melvin Gentry and Mrs. John Rouse directors. Nominees for the Jayne of the year award are Mrs. Bratton and Mrs. Rouse. winner to be announced at installation banquet.
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