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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1950
Page
3
A World War II era sketch follows American soldiers abroad who fall for Japanese widows and mothers, while their comrade fears stigma and paternity. The piece contrasts romance with cultural tensions, noting Japanese reactions and lingering loneliness after war.
Local residents report a weekend of visits and activities. Ruth Craig spent time with Lester and Barbara Deay. Barbara Craig traveled to Lawrence with Tut Patchen. Jo Linn Sherman stayed with Willow Mae Pool in Eudora. Marilyn Patterson of Lawrence visited Judith Sherman. Mrs George Craig and Shirley visited Tom Paiden’s in Lawrence. Betty Nichols and others attended Wellsville Fair events. Donna Kay Moore earned third prize in an amateur contest, winning $5. Judy Smith from Kansas City visited Vinland Consolidated School. Several residents attended fairs in Topeka, with many families noted among attendees. The newsletter mentions hosting duties at the Heck residence and social gatherings, plus various local business and travel notes involving Vinland, Topeka, Lawrence, and Wellsville communities.
Oakridge A M Butler of Kansas City visited Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Lester McGee showcased Douglas county displays at the Thpeka fair. Esther Berelter of New York City, visiting Lawrence relatives, spent time Monday with Rose Brreiter. Oakridge Birthday club opened its fall season at the Heck home hosted by president Mrs. Arthur Hemphill. Roll call cited Neighborhood News. Mrs. H D Van Nice led a New Zealand program. Mrs. W Hayden and Mrs. Eugene Nune maker organized recreation.
The Jayhawk 4 H group gathered at MU home with Mrs Schaake Toestay hosting. Prizes were awarded for brat making and room improvement with Yvonne Robb Jusee Leone Joyce Leonhard and Roycelyn Roney among recipients. Lawrence Leonel led recreation hour as Norman Wilson achieved a perfect score in the clothespin contest.
Mr and Mrs Fred Gorton hosted a Saturday dinner for their guest Miss Joan Woodhill of Sydney Australia She succeeds Ruth Gorton as Supervisor of Nutrition Data at Royal King Alfred Hospital in Sydney and will return to the United States to reenter Harvard University where she will receive her doctors degree next June Other guests included Ruth Gordon and Mary Jo Stockwood Edith Sigman and Robert attended later In the evening Mrs Vers Cooley was called home by the death of her mother Several other local residents joined fishing trips and Methodist conference travel arrangements are noted
A gas furnace installation at Mrs. Mary Urat’s home is noted along with involvement by her sons Stanley Lobb Topeka and Del bert Lobb and A M Dick and Ed Dark during a Sunday visit. Ednamae Dick of Kansas City and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Resameyer of Leavenworth also appear in the scene. Ed McHenry oversees exterior re decoration work. Ray Lobb and family bought the Welch property near the county line at its sale. Homer Clark of Lawrence attended a Sunday gathering at the Winfrey home in St George Welch and children who have lived here a year return to Solomon where they formerly lived and Mrs George Welch is mentioned due to medical conditions. The annual reunion of the late A P Reardon’s family was held.
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