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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1950
Page
7
In Korea Lt. Joseph E. Hicks recalls 69 days behind enemy lines. He describes starvation, exposure, isolation, and constant fear, surviving with only rice, a few scraps, and a compass. He learned patience and believes miracles can happen after returning to his unit.
Mackey and Elmer Jones family have rented the George Spring home and will enroll two children at Oakridge school. Mrs H R Miller attended a meeting of the Also0 club at Mrs Harley Davenport’s home on Lyons street. Mr and Mrs Thomas Cawley have a new home telephone. Mr and Mrs J R West hosted dinner September 24. Guests included Mrs R F Brown and Nancy Brown of Ft Worth and Richard Brown of Pittsburg for the K I and T C U football game at K U Stadium. Nancy Brown stayed with the Wests during the game.
Lilian Stunbo, Oak Ridge student and daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Stumbo, had an appendicitis operation at Memorial hospital last week. She is recovering well and will soon be home. Teacher Mrs James Holladay visited and helped with school work. friends are glad of her improvement. Mr and Mrs William Edmondson
Lawrence Daily Journal World notes a Wednesday bridge club gathering at Mrs. Harry Wellman home with a dinner and business meeting Led by president Mrs Elaine Steed awards prizes were handed out Two new members Mrs Cecil Larison and Mrs Margarie Sparks welcomed Guests included Mrs Gerald Moore Mrs James Moses and others Next meeting is October 19 Also local visits from Homer Springs Hays Kansas City noted The Modern Matron Home Demon-ment?
An advertisement promotes Thornton and Minor Ointment and Rectal Suppositories for hemorrhoid relief. The doctor’s formula claims to soften swelling and alleviate pain itch and irritation. Follow label directions with products available at stores everywhere.
An advertisement claims FASTEETH powder keeps plates steady and comfortable. It touts non acid alkaline formula that does not sour and claims to control plate odor. Available at drug stores for denture wearers seeking confidence.
In King City Missouri, Mrs. Lillian West attended a South Side Reading club meeting at Mrs. F P Adams home Tuesday afternoon. The session marked the first after summer vacation. Master David Brune, youngest son, was noted in attendance. Donald North remains hospitalized at Memorial hospital for an appendicitis operation.
A member of the primary class at Oakridge School, previously an enforced absentee, resumed school duties last week. Mr and Mrs R B Gardner visited Mr and Mrs R C Welborn of Baldwin, former residents here, on Sunday.
Big Springs 4-H groups and leaders Mr and Mia Rahnmaier plus Mrs Frances Brown attended a Douglas County Bankers Association luncheon at the Lawrence Community Building Saturday where several 4-Hers received awards for the year. In the afternoon the bankers provided tickets to the Colorado Kansas football camp.
Charles Sparks entertained the neighborhood circle on an October evening, hosting friends and neighbors for conversation refreshments and socializing, according to the readable fragments of a local column.
An advertisement for a non greasy topical treatment sold at Rexal Drug Store 847 Mass St. It promises quick relief from foot itch hand itch and ring worm with a money back guarantee. H W Stowits is named as the seller.
Mr Chandler of Hot Springs Arkansas oldest timber estimator in the state reports improved health after using Hadacol a liquid vitamin mineral remedy. He suffered aches in shoulders hips and neck with loss of appetite and sleep troubles but says pains greatly reduced after taking about 35 bottles. The advertorial piece touts Hadacol as addressing vitamin B deficiencies iron and niacin along with calcium and phosphorus and notes a money back guarantee and low cost trial sizes.
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