The Journal Free Press Wednesday January 9, 1946 New Years Day Dinner Guests. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh STANDIFERD, Donald and Marilyn Sue, and J.T. GRIFFITHS and Chester were New Years day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence STANDIFERD and mother.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday January 9, 1946 Dinner Honoring Out of Town Guests. Mr. and Mrs. Dave JONES gave a dinner Sunday, December 30, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Raymond SMITH and daughter, Leanna Rae and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph SMITH, of Los Angeles, Calif. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer ADKINS, of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Kinely SIMPSON, of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Hattie SMITH and son, Clair Jean. Mr. Ralph SMITH received his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army Air Corps on December 10.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday January 9, 1946 Peterton items. Mr. and Mrs. G.L. PLACKETT spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Earl RILEY and Evelyn. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie JONES and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dave KING and children, Mr. and Mrs. Charles KING spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Will KING, John and Bob. Mr. and Mrs. Charles KING, left in the afternoon for Newark, N.J., where they plan to make their home. Mr. and Mrs. Will DAVIS, Cpl. Earl DAVIS and Mr. and Mrs. Joe SAHLBERG spent Sunday in Topeka at the Leon JOHNSON home.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday January 9, 1946 Well-Known Reading Woman Dies. Mrs. Gladys GRAHAM, of Reading, Kansas, died Saturday evening, December 29, 1945, in the Newman Memorial Hospital, Emporia, Kansas, after several months' illness. Gladys R. DAVIES, the daughter of the late John J. and Anne Davies, was born September 3, 1878, neear Arvonia, Kansas. She lived in that community until her marriage on September 23, 1908, to William Howard GRAHAM of Frontenac, Kansas, at which time Frontenac became her home. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Graham. On June 5, 1913, Mr. Graham died; and Gladys Graham, with her little family returned to Arvonia Community, which ever since has been her home. She early became a member of the Arvonia Congregational church. She is survived by her three children; Ellis John Graham, Reading, Kans.; George Wayne Graham, who returned November 1 from 33 months service overseas in the Armed Forces; Mrs. Paul DUNCAN, Burlingame, Kans. She is also survived by two brothers, and a sister, William J. DAVIES and Lewelling Davies, of Reading, Kans., and Miss Priscilla Davies, Denver, Colo., two grandchildren also survive her; Mary Kathleen Graham and Ellis John Graham Jr., of Reading. Mrs. Graham's twin brother and two other brothers died in infancy. Two sisters, Mrs. B.M. Lloyd and Mrs. Steve SANDERSON, preceded her in death. Funeral services for Mrs. Graham were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 1, 1946, in the Arvonia church, with Rev. W. W. Carnine officiating. Lawrence Standiferd accompanied by Mrs. W.W. Carnine sang, "In the Garden," and "Does Jesus Care?" and "Jesus Lover of My Soul." The pallbearers were: William R. Jones, Mart Weltha, Clarence Small, Willis Evans, J.C. Davies, Noble Jones. Interment was in the Osage City cemetery.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday January 9, 1946 Mrs. W.W. LEWIS has received word that her grandson, Sgt. Dan DORMAN, has arrived in New York from the European Theatre of War. He served in the finance department of the Army overseas for about three years. He will received his honorable discharge at Camp Grant, Ill., after which he will visit with his parents and sister, Mrs. and Mrs. Roy Dorman and daughter, Jane Ellen at Cherryvale.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday January 2, 1946 Mr. and Mrs. Joe SAHLBERG had as their dinner guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Will DAVIS, Mr. and Mrs. Bert RICE and Cpl. Earl DAVIS, who is visiting here with his brother and other relatives.(Peterton.)

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday January 2, 1946 Mr. and Mrs. Alfred STEEN announce the birth of a son, born December 20. The child weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces at birth and has been given the name of Benjamin Dale. Mrs. Steen and infant son returned Saturday from Emporia, where they had been patients in the St. Marys hospital for several days.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday January 2, 1946 Mr. and Mrs. Vern SMITH are the parents, of a 9 and one-half pound daughter, born December 26.

The Topeka Daily Capital Friday October 22, 1965 Matthew Dunn Dies at 77. Burlingame.--Matthew (Matt) DUNN, 77, Burlingame, died unexpectedly Wednesday at his home here. Born, April 2, 1888, in Pennsylvania, he moved to Burlingame as a small boy. A farmer in the Burlingame community, he was a member of the Methodist church and the Pleasant Valley Grance. He served as State Mine Inspector for five years. Surviving Mr. Dunn are his son, Lloyd Dunn, Ponce City, Okla.; three daughters, Mrs. Ella FENWICK, 2426 Wisconsin, Mrs. Ruth CRISS, 2218 Prairie Road, both in Topeka, and Mrs. Mildred TIBKE, Omaha, Neb.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary HILL and Mrs. Jane BERGER, both of Burlingame; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2:30 Saturday at the Burlingame Federated Church, with burial at the Burlingame Cemetery. Carey Funeral Home, Burlingame, is in charge of the services.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday December 26, 1945 Mrs. F.K. OLIVER of Glendive, Mont., arrived last week to spend several weeks visiting with her mother, Mrs. Julia THOMAS and also her aunt, Selma STONEQUIST. Friends of R.N. DORMAN family, of Cherryvale, Kans., will be pleased to learn Mr. Dorman who has been confined to his home by illness for the past couple of months, is slowly but gradually improving.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday December 26, 1945 Miss Irene MORRIS, who teaches in the Onaga High School, came Friday to visit until New Year day with her mother and aunt, Mrs. Amanda MORRIS and Miss Emily JOHNSON. Mr. and Mrs. William JONES and family of Topeka and Mr. and Mrs. J. Truman McAULEY and family of Overland Park, plan to come Saturday and spend the week end with their mother, Mrs. Lydia JONES.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday December 19, 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Claude COONS of Burlingame announce the marriage of their daughter, Mrs. Harold OLSON and 1st Lieut. William GLEASBURG, Melvern, which took place in Topeka on Wednesday, December 5. Lt. Gleasburg, a member of the US Regular Army for eleven years and nearing the end of a second period enlistment, is home on a 45-day furlough. Friend in this and other communities where Lt. and Mrs. Gleasburg are best known, extend hearty congratulations.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday December 19, 1945 Mrs. Griff THOMAS who has been a patient in the Halstsead hospital the past three week recovering from a major operation, was able to return home Sunday. Carroll and Howard WILDMAN motored to Halstead Sunday morning and accompanied Mrs. Thomas home.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday December 12, 1945 North Dragoon item. Mr. Stuart DUNCAN who lives with his son, Paul Duncan and wife, suffered a broken leg on November 26 when he accidently fell off a shed which he was building. He was taken to Christ's hospital where his leg was put into a cast. In a few days he was able to come home but it will 8 or 10 weeks before the cast can be removed. He has many friends in this neighborhood who are sorry to hear of his accident and as he will be confined to the house for so long, he will appreciate visitors.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday December 5, 1945 Mrs. Griff THOMAS is a patient in the Halstead Hospital, Halstead, Kansas, recovering from a major operation which she underwent several days ago. Her many friends hope for her complete and speedy recover.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday December 5, 1945 Mrs. Ira SMITH spent Wednesday with Mrs. Anna NORQUIST. Mrs. Margaret DAVIS, Roscoe DAVIS and Leonard spent Sunday in Lyndon visiting Mrs. Sam JONES, Mrs. Edith LINSAY and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Orville JONES.(Pant Teg.) Mrs. Clem MOORE of Topeka who went to Emporia to meet her husband when he received his discharge, stopped at the Bud JERNIGAN home Sunday, November 17th, as they returned to Topeka.(South Dragoon.)

The Journal Free Press Wednesday November 28, 1945 Newlyweds Honored. Mr. and Mrs. Irvan MOORE, who were recently married were given a miscellaneous shower by the people of the Peterton community Tuesday night of last week. The shower was held at the Peterton school house and the couple were the recipients of many lovely and useful gifts for their home. Sandwiches and coffee were served. Mrs. Moore is teacher of the Peterton school.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday November 28, 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene THOMAS and son, Keith of Topeka were Thanksgiving guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. THOMAS.(Barclay.)

The Journal Free Press Wednesday November 20, 1945 All Elkahira items. Mr. and Mrs. Elza STANDIFERD entertained Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Standiferd and Hayden Standiferd Thanksgiving dinner. Isabell and Dean KUYKENDALL were supper guests Friday evening of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. MANN. Mr. and Mrs. Ted DAVIS entertained to dinner Thanksgiving Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence DAVIS, Mrs. Blanche DAVIS and Mr. and Mrs. Keith DAVIS. Mrs. Isabell KUYKENDALL visited Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Claud MORTON.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cjlaird Surnames: Jenks, Slack Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.osage/555.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much for the article information. I've never heard about the news piece on the spelling whiz before, but have seen some information on the book listed online as an out of print item. E E Jenks was the 1st husband Mattie Slack, one of the sisters of my husband's Slack ancestors, and his older brother Orlo Jenks was married to Hester Slack, sister of Mattie. E E and Mattie Jenks were married in Dec 1883 and had 3 children. They divorced in January 1903, but getting the court record on it has been thwarted by the fact that the courthouse records were all wiped out prior to 1921 by flood here. I have been trying to finish up the research on E E Jenks & figure out where he went & what he died from. Seems like all the men in his family, save for one brother, died before age 60 - and that being the case, it doesn't seem like his words of wisdom helped him much. What is available in your area that would indicate about when he might have moved up there? Was there any obituary that you know of? Thanks again - Claudia Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.