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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1936
Page
7
The Works Progress Administration reported on September 18 that about 8,500 men and women are employed on professional projects in Kansas including art study surveys and public health. August totals show 8,544 workers on relief with 75 percent of 400 young relief women trained in household work finding jobs.
Bethel reports Marjorie Garrett enrolled in Strickler's Business College at Topeka for the coming term. Mrs. Johnnie Brecheisen surprised guests with a porch supper gathering on Thursday. The group included Clarence Alwright and Ernest, May Vance, John and Velma Vance, Cecil and Durene Brecheisen, and Mrs. Brecheisen who shows slight health improvement after a three month illness. Everett Turner and wife left for Oklahoma to visit relatives, Raymond Oehrle to assist Albert Turner at the Globe store during their absence. Wayne McMaster and wife announce the birth of a baby son.
Eli Potts faced a heated confrontation and began spending freely, declaring his plan to squander his way back to prosperity amid a tense exchange.
Mrs. Lee Jones cares for Mrs. McMaster and infant in Centropolis while Frances Foley of Ottawa wed Frederick Garrett in April. The couple, staying with Mrs. Bertha Garrett, plan a California home next month. A weekend gathering at the Garrett home included a charivari and celebratory treats as congratulations flowed. Lee Jones narrowly escaped a crash when his car veered into the south side of Cleveland Clark.
Sunday afternoon an axle was broken and other damage done before a vehicle was pulled to a Centropolis garage for repairs. Geraldine Crawford went to Overbrook on Monday to assist Mrs. Walter Rundel in a cafe briefly. Alvin Stahel and spouse welcomed a baby son born Tuesday September 15.
Mrs A Steinbring hosted family at her Lawrence home for a sick mother. Visitors included Mr and Mrs John Mignot of Emporia and Otto Mignot of Endora. Local residents Schellack Ziegler Hohenschild Papenhausen Reetz Vitt Kirkman Heineke Prichard attend events, picnics, or travel. Otto Vitt and drum corps member to Wichita for state American Legion convention.
Mrs Seele visited in the William Reetz home Friday evening. Several families from Lawrence Kansas City Center and Topeka joined for visits and a freshman reception at Eudora High School. Wedding and funeral notices appear with community figures, including a funeral for Guy Grimes and a Fall Leaf school opening with 25 pupils.
Denver man promotes ALL Bran cereal claiming it prevents lethargy headaches blues and listlessness after heavy breakfasts. Kellogg guarantees satisfaction or money back and notes all Bran supplies riboflavin B and iron. available at grocers.
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