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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1940
Page
5
Society notices must be received at the Journal-World office by noon on the day of publication to ensure inclusion in the society column.
Tuesday Mrs Ralph Harman hosts a Baldwin luncheon for Miss Helen Moore. District nurses association meets at 8 o clock at the Colonial tea room. Wednesday lists Violet McKone luncheon at Lake Jew. Thursday Miss Betty Kester hosts a dinner for Miss Charlie Hay. Home Aid society activity noted with Mrs Frank Lesch.
Miss Margaret Lewis and David Shirk to wed at First Methodist church with both graduates of the University of Kansas. Pre nuptial parties honor Miss Charlie Hay for engagement to James Kepner. Nurses association, church groups, and civic events fill the social calendar with showers, meetings, and a family reunion at Forrest park in Ottawa.
Miss Alexia Marks daughter of Mrs Arthur Loring Marks of Lawrence married Don ald E McMorran of Portland Ore August 30 at St Mary's Cathedral in Portland The ceremony featured red and white gladiolas and red zinnias The bride wore cinnamon brown wool with sable trim and a flame and cream African daisies corsage The maid of honor was Miss Alice Elizabeth Vaughn of Port Arthur Tex Best man was Paul H McCaskill Immediate family attended and the couple will reside in Portland after September 9 Mrs McMorran is KU graduate and member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Mr McMorran is KU business school graduate and Delta Tau Delta member.
The column notes attendees at a wedding party led by Mr and Mrs Lee Colman and Mr and Mrs Harold Reusch. It mentions births at Memorial hospital for a son to Floyd Grant and wife, and another birth for Dennis Leon Milton. It lists upcoming meetings for Ladies of the G A R Trinity Lutheran Church and Wallace W C T U quilting day, plus club gatherings at homes of Mrs Charles Pieratt and Mrs Jake Ochlert.
The W S C S of the First Methodist church lists meeting dates from September through July with covered dish luncheons and hostesses named at each location. All women are invited to attend their respective groups. The National Association of Letter Carriers Auxiliary met last evening at Mrs. W B Reynolds with nine members present and Mrs D M Horkmans.
Mrs F L Courtney shared a humorous vacation tale from Minnesota during the social hour after the business meeting. She won the surprise gift of the evening. Refreshments followed the program. The group will host a luncheon on Tuesday September 17 at 1 PM at Evans Hearth as new officers are installed.
Mr and Mrs C J Posey return from a month in northern Michigan with a cabin at Omena and visit Mrs Posey’s sister in St. Louis. Rollin Posey takes a new post at Northwestern University as assistant to the dean. Several relatives travel for education and vacation including moves from Youngstown to Cincinnati and Miss Olive Brown heading to Denver for library studies. Others relocate homes on North Third Street and Lawrence schools prep.
Henry Ford and his party dined in a downtown Fort Wayne hotel. The check was four dollars and they paid fifty dollars leaving a fifty cent tip uncertain. The hotel said Ford would be asked by letter if the extra funds were meant as a tip. Also, Wendell L. Willkie met Ford after a Rushville visit. A separate note announces a Girl Scout Council fall meeting at city hall.
Dining school students at Templin Hall enjoy a surprise package containing dish towels cloths and mops addressed to Miss Carlotta Nellis with best wishes for Templin hall. The 20 boys hosted a first meal in Battenfeld hall after five days of cooking and chores.
Report from a campus rush event notes Four little rushees in a drug store booth singing I wanna go home. Gamma Phis win honors for unusual decora tions while Alpha Chi lacks style. a blond piano player entertains. Chaperons Mrs. McCreath and Mrs. Cotton praise well behaved rushees amid Garden Party flair.
An eastbound Rock Island train struck a 1936 Olds owned by Argie Stovall at a crossing north of Bis marck school just after 11 pm. The car, parked near 834 Indiana street, had no driver and was badly damaged.
Officials of Johnson county and Kansas City Kansas have ordered children fifteen and under to avoid public meetings and playgrounds. The directive aims to reduce disruptions amid rising tensions, urging parents to keep minors home during specified times and events.
Health officials urge closures and restrictions at theaters, churches, and other gathering venues to slow the spread of infantile paralysis. The measures aim to reduce crowding and protect vulnerable populations during an outbreak.
Earl Peterson reports his 1988 Ford coach stolen from his Connecticut Street residence last night. A 1929 Ford coupe with a Topeka license tag was found abandoned nearby.
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