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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1931
Page
7
A New York letter reports fashion that brown dominates street wear and coats, with minimal black. Woolen scarves and corduroy suits top the junior market, while black velvet with white fur appears in evening wraps.
A vintage recipe collection presents Apple Gingerbread Pudding with apples, lemon juice, and a gingerbread batter baked together. It includes Apple Pudding and Boiled Apple Pudding variations, with sauce options and serving notes attributed to Mrs. C. F. Lindberg Mrs. R. E. MacDougall and Mrs. J. W. Wilson.
Busy week at Lecompton as six weeks quizzes approach. Seamen second team lost 32 to 0 at Lecompton with 313.75 gate receipts and 3.95 from candy sales. Upcoming Lecompton Berryton game Friday October 16 at Lecompton field. Typing classes focus on vocabulary tests and six minute writing. American History class reviews Revolution for quiz. Orchestra progress noted. Norene Hindenbrand visited Helen Frye. G R to elect delegates for conference at Hiawatha. Rumors of an all school party circulate as Farm Bureau unit holds called meeting.
The Independence Community club met at the school house on Friday night with a business session followed by a program featuring songs and readings by local residents including Henry Husted and Clara Geiss. Several community members attended events, sales, and visits in Baldwin, Ottawa, Lawrence, and nearby areas, with plans noted for a November 13 program and ongoing social activities.
Columbia residents visit Lawrence relatives Sunday and Thursday night gatherings are noted. Hazel Taylor drove to Galva for the Foreman Williams wedding at the bride’s home Thursday evening and stayed overnight with the Foremans before returning Friday.
Mrs J L Coons travels to Kansas City to be with her daughter Mrs Clay Parks and Mr Parks for a time. Dr C Wright commuted daily to a Kansas City clinic last week attending medical sessions. Sam Beadleston and family attended a memorial in Oak Hill for Le Beadleston, who died in Woodland Calif after injuries from a bull event at fairs. A large barn on Geo C Smith farm near De Soto burned, with livestock and hay losses. insurance on barn noted, contents uninsured.
Local druggists receive free sample packages of two new Vicks products as part of a plan to prevent colds at home. The offer promotes Vicks Nose and Throat Drops and Vicks VapoRub, with a 24 hour treatment approach and a mail-in sample program for readers.
Desoto residents welcomed visitors from nearby towns as families visited relatives and attended events. Mrs. Esther Nease traveled to Manhattan as a Rebekah delegate while Elmer Jewett and Perry Nease planned to attend state I O F sessions in Manhattan. Hodges Brothers of Olathe donated coal to local churches, and a Lenape school picnic complemented a week of social and club activities featuring hospitality discussions and a mystery trip to Kansas City General Hospital and Liberty Memorial grounds.
Mrs Bertha Large won a contest prepared by Mrs Clara Plummer. Guests included Mrs Fay Harbison Mrs Bertha Midgett and Mrs Edna Sellers. Don Van Natta sent thanks for a donation to Capper's Home for Crippled Children read aloud. Charles French returned to Bell Memorial hospital after recent accident at Merrillia. George Kouns Prosser spent weekend in St Joseph with friends. Several local families hosted gatherings and visits with relatives from Lawrence Kansas City Des Moines and Cameron. A crane from Harrison Construction Co. toppled Sunday while highway work continued near the area ending with social visits and travel between Desoto and Lenape.
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, vegetable remedy for a tired appearance and sluggish digestion. Claimed to cleanse the bowels and support liver function, the ad promises rosier cheeks and renewed energy with nightly use. Available in 15c 30c and 60c sizes at all druggists.
Visitors at Mr. Orrick’s home report great difficulties for high school students traveling to school. Some youths living five miles east drive around via Olathe, a 26 mile detour, or take routes through Bonner Springs. The local woods are crowded with children and adults gathering the nut crop as walnuts remain less plentiful and squirrels are busier but not unusually numerous.
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