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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1948

Page

8

Women urged to take up briars and pipes in Britain and beyond

A New York dispatch reports a British schoolgirl promoting pipe smoking among women to ease cigar shortages, noting American interest and historical examples from Harpers and Denmark. The piece contrasts gender norms, cites English and Burmese habits, and raises questions about female tobacco use across cultures.

Isle Britain America Carrie Chapman Harape Ald Benmark United States Burma Patsmost

OUT OUR WAY celebrates women reclaiming cigars and power

A provocative column mocks changing gender norms as women adopt smoking and fashion, cites social shifts, divorce rates, and rising stress from modern life. It laments loss of tradition while urging women to embrace independence, with playful references to public figures and contemporary habits.

Havana Alice Asv Lew Peetess

Carnival worker drowns in Neosho River at Lola

Howard Smith, 15, a carnival employee from Toledo, Ohio, drowned yesterday in the Neosho River near Lola Kansas. The incident was reported as a tragic accident with local authorities investigating the boy’s home origin. In Burma Rangoon, Premier Thakin Nu said communist influence is waning but strong measures remain needed to stamp it out.

Carnivel Lola Carnival Howard Smith Neosho River Bulfon Toledo Burma Rangoon Burmese Thakin Nu

Oak Ridge Makridge home demonstration group meets

The August meeting of the Devesan County Farm area home demonstration club at Mre W Hayden’s home featured a program on new cooking and canning techniques led by Mra Frances Colbourn. Guests and refreshments followed, with greetings read from Mrs Timmeryan.

Makridge Devesan Hayden Tues Guste Mre Clyde Davidson Fred Aford Aiea M Hesden Pauline Nunerra Timmeryan Memora Neetay Siena Roschasae Leonkart

Memorial committee selects hostess and chair at town event

A local memorial committee chaired by Ed mondson, War veteran, elected with Mrs David McCreath as vice chair. J BR Wilson named chairman for a congressional event, while Mrs ne asice-chairwoman received support for her service. The gathering drew broad town representation and outlined plans for a Centenary Methodist church fundraiser and community entertainment to aid relief efforts.

Mondson David McCreath Harris J BR Wilson Verde Hanes Sas Norman Alt Payrope

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