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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1948
Page
7
Details of upcoming society events and personal notices feature a September calendar of meetings, baptisms, memorials, and community gatherings. Mentions include a memorial service, church fellowship events, and meetings at the home of Mrs. Robert Walter with several local hosts and attendees named among the participants.
Community members Kopez and Presusterian student are seen at KL with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Alays Herbert Olmsted. Mrs Atkeson just returned from Kansas City. Mr Atkeson and family visited with G L Atkeson Jr. over the weekend. Jacketon family came back from Estes Park vacation. Elmer F Beth and family welcome Leis and Arthur Ro OF home Tuesday night.
A notice invites teens and adults to join square dance classes at the local club. If enough interest is shown, sessions will be held in the fall with Elmer Douran as club president, followed by a business meeting to plan future activities. Call the office to express interest. The bishop of Wakefield, Henry McGowan, died last night. Two of three American soldiers who reached France in World War I participated in combat.
Officials of the American Royal Livestock and Horse Show sanction an official queen contest in Lawrence under the June for Chamber of Commerce. Edward H. Rouch, chairman, says arrangements are underway and details will be announced soon. About 680 candidates from seven states will vie for the honors. The winner and chaperon will visit Kansas City, with expenses paid, and attend a luncheon, estate supper, and Coronation ball.
E K Neumann, a 1923 KU graduate, has donated a volume to Watson Library. The gift is described as a thoughtful contribution by a former student to the university’s resources.
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