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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1923

Page

5

Birthday Party at Country Club for Rob ert J. Rowlands Jr

Mrs. Robert J. Rowlands hosted a birthday party for her son Rob ert Jr at the Country Club. Activities included kite flying and golf with many children present such as Maxine Wilhelmi Jack Wetmore Carolyn Wetmore Lena Funk Frances Funk Barbara Barteldes Otto Barteldes Kitty Dunkle Joe Dunkle Tudor Linsey Joe Holloway and others.

Robert J. Rowlands Robert, Jr Maxine ‘Wilhelmi Jack Wetamore Carolyn ,Wetmore Lena ‘Funk Frances Funk Barbara Barteldes Otto Barteldes Kitty Dunkle Joe Dunkle Tudor Linsey Joe Holloway Billy Holloway J. B. Mack Nancy Wilcox LB. Wilcox Jean Jackman Robert Newman James Asher Billy Asher Allen Asher Kenneth Bruner Billy Green Bobby Green Margaret Dalton John MacNown Walton Ingham Junior Ware George Flint Bob Flint Billy Kester Walker Doxselyn Lane Davis Peery Wheeler Margaret Kirchhoff Eleanor Klein Wilbur Pringle Donald Shults Herbert Alexander Bobby Evans Donald Alexander Alexia Marks Elsie Olson Gifford Sarles Walter Varnum John Stratton Buddy, Hannah Bobby Rowlands Billy Rowlands

Weaver Bullene wedding announced in 1900s Kansas City column

Cards are out for the wedding of Miss Gertrude Bullene of Lawrence and Mr. Arthur D. Weaver. The ceremony is set for June 7 at 1 p.m. at the bride-elects’ home in Lawrence followed by an extended wedding tour. Both are well known in Kansas City.

Kansas City Times Kansas City A. D. Weaver Gertrude Bullene Lawrence Arthur D. Weaver East

Community notices and social events roundup

Picnics at the Giffords honor Mrs Gifford's birthday with guests Irene Ewing Betty Postlethwaite Phyllis De Pew Elizabeth Parkinson Dorothy Dean Florence Spencer Mrs James Searles Jen Gifford Avary Alcorn Charles Farham L. H. Club members hosted by Mrs Lewis and Mrs Roy Wingrove past noble grands meet at 1057 Kentucky street Judith Kempthorne Camp Fire secretary tours course to Dallas Spokane and New York City Tomorrow afternoon 2:30 pm Past Noble Grands club at Mrs Fred Love 1057 Kentucky with D M Dunakin and Jack Tughes American flag quotations Dr and Mrs Russell Vallejo Cal hosts at 841 Alabama Mrs W T Carpenter 132 Massachusetts luncheon for L P Russell Out-of-town guests David Krehbiel Kansas City Women’s Relief Corps 2:30 pm Post hall delegates report Phi Kappa farewell dinner seniors and John A L Shea Mrs Roy Turner shower hosts P S Sterling Lucile Sterling

A. Gifford Gifford Irene Ewing Betty Postlethwaite Phyllis de Pew Elizabeth Parkinson Dorothy Dean Florence Spencer James Searles Jen. Gifford Oklahomaity Avary Alcorn Charles Farham Tast Noble Grands Fred Love Kentucky Street D. M. Dunakin Jack Tlughes W. T. Carpenter Massachusetts Street L. P. Russel Vallejo Cal David Krehbiel Kansas City

Mr and Mrs Turner farewells and gifts at reception

Miss Marie Husted formerly ner, now Mrs Turner, was given many beautiful gifts at a afternoon reception. Refreshments followed the event and the Turners left Tuesday night for Emporia to stay through the summer session of school.

Ner Marie. Husted

Alumnae Banquet Toastmistress Leads Alpha Chi Omega

Miss Mayme Wilson will preside as toastmistress at the Alpha Chi Omega alumnae banquet. The event occurs this evening at 6 30 at the chapter house. Out of town guests include Miss Ella Bainum Kansas City Miss Doris Collins Winfield Miss Norma McFadden Neosha Mo Miss Katherine Bennett Ottawa and Miss Margaret Smith Newton.

Mayme Wilson Alpha Chi Omera Ella Bainum Kansas City Doris Collins Winfield Norma McFadden Neosha Katherine Bennett Ottawa Margaret Smith Newton

Dinner and Dance At Country Club Attract Large Crowd

Eighty four dinner guests attended the Country Club event last evening while a larger crowd joined the dance. George Wetzel Dr G A Esterly and Frieda Barteldes served on the entertainment committee. An afternoon flag tournament and putting contest engaged the golf players.

Country Club George Wetzel G. A. Esterly Frieda Barteldes

Farewell Parties At Fraternity Houses Tonight

Informal party hosted by Mrs. Carl J. Hunzicker at 2108 Massachusetts Street gathered several friends with Mrs. A A Weber of Junction City among out of town guests. Fraternities Phi Psi Beta Theta Pi Kappa Sigma Sigma Phi Epsilon and Phi Kappa hold farewell gatherings at their chapter houses this evening.

Carl J. Hunzicker Massachusetts Street A. A. Weber Junction City Phi Psi Beta Theta Pi Kappa Sigma Sigma Phi Epsilon Phi Kappa

Adah Chapter Marks Evening Meeting At Masonic Temple

Adah Chapter Order of Eastern Star plans a meeting at the Masonic Temple tomorrow at 8 o clock. The gathering invites members to attend in the local community event notice.

Adah Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Forest Fires Threaten White River Town

May 31 report from Port Arthur Ontario notes brush fires reaching White River from the east. Residents flee with belongings as authorities assemble a special train to move people out of the danger zone.

Port Arthur Ontario White River

Stadium Contract Ties Tiratt to Dempsey Gibbons Clash

John Humphrey, formerly of Pratt and now of Great Falls Montana, has secured the contract to build the stadium for the World Heavyweight title bout between Tommy Gibbons and Jack Dempsey scheduled at Tiratt.

Securt Tiratt Kan John Humphrey Pratt Great Falls Mont Tommy Gibbons Jack Dempsey

Civil War Veteran Francis M Blain Dies at Parade

Francis Marion Blain, Civil War veteran and member of the local Grand Army, died in Omaha today as the Memorial Day parade and exercises were being prepared by the group.

Omaha Francis Marion Blain Grand Army

Hearing Postponed in Assault Case

Preliminary hearing for A. R. Hamil on charges of assault and battery of Charles A. Griffith was postponed in Justice Clark's court. The hearing is rescheduled for June 8 at 2 o'clock in the courthouse.

A. R. Hamil Charles A. Griffith

Local couples wed in probate court sessions

Married by Probate Judge David Walter Anderson and Breta Wahlin of Bethel Kansas were wed by Probate Judge Menger this afternoon. Alfred J. Cook and Willia Porter of Topeka were married this morning.

David Walter Anderson Breta Wahlin Bethel Kans Menger Alfred J. Cook Willia Porter Topeka

Good Will Delegates Arrive in Havre France Mission

May 31 Havre reports the second party of Good Will delegates, sent by the American Committee for Devastated France, have arrived to assist relief efforts in France.

Good Will Havre France American Committee For

Personal Notices Highlight Local Visitors and Travel Plans

Mrs. A. V. Wetmore and children Alvin Jr and Carolyn of Kansas City visit Mrs. Wetmore’s mother Mrs. D. L. Rowlands. Mrs. Pardee of Kansas City visits Mr. and Mrs. Kahne. Ruth Rouse tours from Kansas City to Wichita. Eva Emmett and Mary Evelyn Emmett head to California with Ed Emmett. Mildred Pittman visits Ramona Tucker in Topeka.

Wichita Eva Emmett Mary Evelyn Emmett California Ed Emmett Mildred Pittman Los Angeles Cal Ramona Tucker Kentucky Street T. J. Davidson Kansas City J. L. Harris Haskell Paris McCord Eugene Perkins Greensboro North Carolina A. F. Messer J.L. Harris Ione Crites

Kansas City resident returns home after stay in Lawrence

Mrs. J G Flynn of Kansas City visits a few Bees of her mother Mrs Lina Sitv age. Mrs James Searles and son Gifford from Oklahoma City arrived for a visit with Mrs Searles' parents Dr and Mrs A Gifford. Jack Kendall, ad man from Minneapolis, visits his mother Mrs E E Kendall. Mr and Mrs Preston Prentice and son Jack depart for a motor trip to St Louis to visit Mrs T M Corwin.

Kansas City Laurence Orville Crites J. G. Flynn Lina K. Sitvage James Searles Gifford Oklahoma City E. E. Kendall Preston Prentice Jack St. Louis

Local visit notes from area residents across several families

Mrs. Corwin visits her Prentice sister while Mrs. Howard McKenzie and children stay with her parents the Nabbs in Baldwin. Mr. and Mrs. Bihr of Hutchinson arrive for a family visit with the Bihr and Strong households. A leather bag was lost on the fort to fort road during travel. Mrs. CLR Kients spends a few days with J R Kientz’s family near Rock Creek.

Corwin Prentice Howard McKenzie J. N. Nabb Baldwin 8. W. Bihr, Jr Hutchinson S. W. Bihr John Strong Fort-To-Fort Clr. Kients J. R. Kientz Rock Creek

University student lands AP Kansas City summer internship

IE Francis, a University of Journalism student, has secured a summer job with the Associated Press bureau in Kansas City. The appointment marks a step in the student’s career with the national news service.

DeVallerina IE. Francis Associated Press Bureau Kansas City

Hanna’s Jayhawk Juniors Elect Captain in Park Meeting

The Jayhawk Juniors Hovey Hanna’s baseball nine, entrants in the Twilight Baseball League, have chosen a name. Carl Mettner was elected captain at a South Park meeting yesterday afternoon. The team practiced afterward under Hovey Hanna’s direction.

Hovey Hanna Baseball Nine Eye Twilight Baseball League Hanna Jayhawk Carl Mettner South Park

Just Insurance Trade Calls for J R Holmes?

An obscure line lists J R Holmes with the phrase Just Insurance and a seven digit address or phone clue. The fragment hints at a business card or ad noting contact details for insurance services.

J. R. Holmes

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