Picnic and showers mark social week in Tonganoxie area
The Eastern Star chapters of Tonganoxie and Lawrence hosted a joint picnic at Condensary grove near Tonganoxie with about 300 guests. Mrs. Lewis presented Mrs. Clare Bolin and H. A. Jetmore of Lawrence as honored guests. A Children’s day program is set for Sunday at First Christian church at 9 45 am, with a group photo at 1 43 pm. Mrs. Leslie Erwin hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Pearl Dillon, bridesmaids hemmed towels and received gifts. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mitchell entertained Miss Helen Gragg and fiancé L. Harold Fairchild at a four course dinner, using yellow and white decor. The S. B. bridge club held a steak-roast and bridge at Smith's timber. A miscellaneous shower for Miss Helen Cooke occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Perkins at 1512 Massachusetts street. The bi-monthly dinner for 40 and 8 members occurred at War staff, with bridge and prizes. Memorial hospital houses hosted a picnic supper at Brown’s grove. Major wedding date set for June 8 for Miss Helen Cooke and C. Eugene Perkins at the bride’s parents’ home 1508 Vernon street. Attendants listed include Hazel Mehl and Miss Freda Zirkle, with Carl Perkins Jr. and Nelbert Perkins as ring bearers. G. L. F. club held its annual banquet at Thimble tea room and initiated candidates. Methodist Guild enjoyed supper at Mrs. WA. McAlearney’s home with roses given to guests later in the evening.
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Tonganexie
Lawrence
Ranksin
Leslie Erwin
Pearl Dillon
Charles E. Forbes
South Bay
Fila
Miss Dillon
Edwin Thompson
Dan Herrick
Roberts Larcom
Fred Geis
Joleene
Della Weibel
Emil Johnson
Edna ‘Loesch
Erwin
J. H. Mitchell
Helen Gragg
L. Harold Fairchild
Almena
G. Perkins
Massachusetts Street
Helen Cooke
Eugene” ‘Perkins
Elizabeth "McFarland
Nise Mildred Saunders
Carl Perkins
Delbert Perkins
C. Eugene Perking
Byron F Cooke
Vernon Street
Hazel Mehl
Beloit
Freda Zirkle
Topeka
Mr., Perkins
Poeert McGrath
Laura Aleda Perkins
Carl Perkins Jr
Nelbert Perkins
John Griffiths
Delta Zeta Sorority
Thimble
Esther Liebie
Laurel Turk
Trinity Episcopal Church
Alexander Grant
Kansas City
Delta Zeta House
Hig
Burnwell Miller
Daught
Nadine
Ljebie
C. F. Qiebig
Kans City Day Trips Mentioned By Several Residents
Local personals note a string of residents visiting Kansas City Topeka and Ottawa for various reasons. Names include Mrs C B Carl and Mrs Carl Hunzicker Mrs Fred Morris F A Haglund and daughter Dorothy J B Wilson Taul Davis Dean D M Swarthout J S Daniels Mrs Glenn E Charlton Mrs Jerry Stugard Mrs Nellie Beal Mr and Mrs J D Parrish Mrs C A Kelso Hattie Borden Verdie Hemming Rev Edward Hislop and Rhoda Perkins. The group travels relate to business visits state meetings commencements and family visits.
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C. B. Carl
Carl Hunzicker
Kansas City
Fred Morris
Kansas
A. Haglund
Dorothy
B. Wilson
Topeks
Rossville
Jackson County
Taul Davis
Dean D. M. Swarthout
J. S. Daniels
Topeka
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Glenn E. ‘Charlton
Dacy
Jerry Stugard
Alamo
Texas
Nellie Beal
J. D. Parrish
Kelso
Hattie Borden
Ottawa
Parrish
A- B. Whittaker
Rainbow themed bridge and bridal showers in town
A string of bridge teas and bridal events were held with hosts Mrs T H Kennedy and Mrs C H Daugherty presiding at Colonial Tea Room with rainbow floral decor. Prizes went to Mrs Clarence Hunter and others. Delta Zeta hosted a bridal luncheon for Esther Liebie ahead of her June 1 Trinity Episcopal wedding.
Trouser-Skirt Fashion Promises Mixed Comfort and Modesty
An urban fashion piece surveys women’s wear trends early in May, focusing on trouser-skirts as a blend of trousers and skirts. It notes knickers remain less acceptable to refined tastes, while divided skirts and pleated panel designs gain appeal for sports and leisure. The article mentions dress and suit adaptations, plus practical notes on modesty and ease of movement. It also reports Mrs Miller still hospitalized after a bus crash near Columbia, Missouri, with bruises likely keeping her at the hospital several days.
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New Yorks
United Press
National Winer in Music at 19 Years Old Rita Breault
Rita Breault, 19, from Pawtucket wins national honors in the biennial pianoforte contest of the National Federation of Music Clubs in Chicago. She previously earned the right to represent New England but was barred for age. This year she wins top honors and a Harold Bauer scholarship. Lady Bailey plans more airplane flights after a recent accident. she holds a pilot’s license and is a member of the London Aeroplane Club. In Anaheim Miss Constance Estrada racks 25,488 oranges in eight hours for a packing contest, a town spectacle. Katherine Mayo argues that India’s woes stem from material and spiritual factors, not politics.
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Pawtucket
Natoinal Federation of Music Clubs
Chicago
Rita Breault
Miss Breault
New England
Hut
Rhode ‘Island
London
Lady Bailey
Abe Bailey
Harlshue
Ai- S
Baile Tey
London Aeroplane Club
Anaheim
Cal
Estrada
India
New York
Katherine Mayo
Open Door movement seeks equality in work and rights
The Open Door movement founded by Mrs Elizabeth Abbott aims to advance gender equality in industry and professions and secure equal franchise. Critics warn law changes may invite abuse while supporters highlight women’s health and social progress. Notable supporters include Lord Ballard of Burghley and Mrs Abbott as secretary and editor of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance.
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London
Oren
Elizabeth Abbott
Suf
Abbott
Lord Ballord
Burghley
Remarkable healing of severe skin trouble noted
A San Francisco reader reports a year long skin irritation between the toes with deep cracks healed in two weeks after using Resinol Ointment. The letter praises Resinol Soap and Ointment and urges availability for treating skin troubles.
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San Francisco
Cal
Resinol. Chemical Co
Baltimore, Md
Resinol
Modern Plan Heating and Wiring Time Payment Plan
The advertisement promotes a time payment plan for Modern Planning Heating and Wiring visits to residences. It emphasizes convenience for patrons and invites customers to learn about the system, offering to explain it in detail.
Manhattan hosts national stationary engineers delegates
Stationery Engineers at Manhattan Kansas host today the second session of the National Association of Stationary Engineers state convention with Be W Bow al of Concordia presiding. An intramural teach meet is planned at Haskell Institute starting tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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Manhat Ay
Manhattan
Kang
Kanes
Haskell
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Het
Robert Cullen
Publishers Syndicate
Hunt
Helen Myers
Lucille de Woody
Robert Winyard
Dorothy Lowers
Eutah Lindner
Ruth Wilson
Marjorie White
First Christian Church
S. B. Bridge Club
Smith's Timber
Aady Skinner
Ruth Erickson
Martha Transmeier
C. C. Nichols
Lucille Reeves
Dolly Atchison
Hettie Vaughn
Ruth Erickton
Lessie Smith
Rody Skinner
Warstaff
Ledruc Ea
Memorial Hospital
Brown's Grove
G. L. F. Club
Thimbie Tea Room
Methodist Guild
WA. McAlearney
McAlearney
Edith
Wolgamott
Hannah Oliver
Marie Capen
Edward Hislop
Parsons
Kristal
Colonial Tea Room
T. H. Kennedy
C. H. Daugherty
Arden
Clarence Hunter
Carl Graeber
Charles Lescher
T. D. Funk
Ralph Achning
W. C. Summers
E. F. Lescher
Lawrence Circle
AJR
Post Hall
Addie Buckminster
Leonard
Portia Club
F. M. Campbel
John Edmands
Anyna Gibson
H. M
Nychness
KE. Charles
Courtner
J.C. Cale
Los Angeles
W. C. Simons
Bridge
the Cedars
Simons
R.A. Schwegler
C. W. Maloney
L. A. McNalley
Dorothea Simons
Culp
Sel Marks
W' Hl. Pendleton
David Steinbereen
T. C.settle
Nashville, Tenn
Dalton
A. DD. Weaver
WE. Tennés
C. HH. Ajshan
A. Desainderson
S. J. Hunter
Ot Yok Williams
H. B. Hungerford, Mever
W. Simons
Donald L. Hunt
Blanche Smith
Lois Smith
Want
Euph. Lindner
Marjorie, White
Dr. A. Reed
Miller
D. A. Miller
Tierting
Columbia
A. A. McNish
Dick Bros. Drug Store
Eee
News OF Women
Ellen, J. Buckland
Kotex
K. UL
Wolf's Book Store
Johansen
Hase
Miss. Mayo
Windia
Evansville
Wils
C. W. Smith
Wisconsin Lakes
Heating, & Electric Co
Sassions
Colorado
Rockies
Socom
The
Santa Fe
Harvey Pining
Miz
W. W. Burnett
Act
Lawrence, Kans
Maine Street
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