The Journal Free Press Wednesday August 8, 1945 Miss Betty BIBBEE and friend, Bob HINKLE, of the US Navy, visited Wednesday evening with Miss Dorothy Jean PLAUNTY.(South Lyndon.) Miss Betty BIBBEE is helping her grandparents of Reading in their feed and creamery store.(South Lyndon.)

The Journal Free Press Wednesday August 8, 1945 Mr. and Mrs. W.R. ELLIS were supper guests Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray PHELON and Eddie. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ira ELLIS of Emporia and Mrs. Blanch GLOSS of Iowa.(South Lyndon.)

The Journal Free Press Wednesday August 8, 1945 Durwood Smith who has been serving in the Armed Forces in Germany the past ten months arrived in Miller last week to visit relatives and friends.(Miller.) R.L. DUNCAN, Dickie and Mary, spent a few days the past week in Miller. He reports his wheat harvest as good this year.(Miller.)

The Journal Free Press Wednesday August 8, 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence DAVIS, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HURLE, Mr. and Mrs. Evert BENTON, Dorothy BENTON, Ms. Bill MEISNER and Sandy visited Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Hiram MEISNER and Jimmie.(Elkahira.) Wayne KUYKENDALL, is enjoying a leave with his mother, Mrs. Isabel Kuykendall and other relatives. He reports back August 19 to San Francisco.(Elkahira.)

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday August 8, 1945 Well Know Burlingame Woman Dies. Mrs. Clyde HOOVER, 52, of Burlingame, died Friday morning, having suffered a stroke of paralysis. She leaves one son, Alfred, who is in Fort Riley. Her husband preceded her in death. Funeral services were held from the Lee Funeral Home in Burlingame Sunday afternoon and burial made in the Burlingame cemetery.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday August 8, 1945 Undergoes Operation. Dale LOHMEYER, of Topeka, entered the Christ Hospital and underwent a major operation Tuesday and as we go to press he is recovering satisfactorily. His mother and aunt, Mrs. Gus Lohmeyer, of Osage City, and Mrs. Rees LEWIS, of Arvonia, spent Tuesday at the hospital.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday August 1, 1945 Duane SMITH, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. SMITH, enlisted in the Naval Reserve recently. He has passed his physical examination and is waiting to be called to service.(Barclay.)

The Journal Free Press Osage City Wednesday August 1, 1945 Redenbaugh--Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse REDENBAUGH of Osage City, announce the marriage of their daughter, Hazel M., to Mr. Ellis E. ROBINSON, which took place in Topeka, Kans., on Friday July 27. Both Mr. and Mrs. Redenbaugh are employed at the Pauline Supply Depot and after a short honeymoon trip are at home at 500 East Eighth street, Topeka, Kans.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday August 1, 1945 Mrs. Elmer JACOB, who lived south of Reading, died at St. Mary's Hospital in Emporia Tuesday afternoon, July 24. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday August 1, 1945 Mrs. Dorman Back On Job. Mrs. Eva DORMAN who has been in the hospital recovering from an operation, was able to return to her work as Clerk of The District Court last week. Mrs. F.I. HINSHAW has been taking her place in the office while Mrs. Dorman was ill.--Eskridge Independent.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday July 25, 1945 Evans--Strait. Mr. and Mrs. Mark EVANS announce the marriage of their daughter, Margaret Ann to Pfc. Keith L. STRAIT, son of the late R.E. Strait of Keosauqua, Iowa. The wedding took place in the parlor of the First Baptist church at Topeka Sunday afternoon, July 22, at 12:45 o'clock. Rev. Arlon Heydon read the double ring marriage ceremony before a fire place decorated with palms, pink gladiolia and fern. The couple were unattended. Mrs. Vernon Flaming played, "I Love Thee," "Because," "Orange Blossoms," Lohengrins' Wedding march and during the ceremony she played, "I Love You Truly." Immediately following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Mark EVANS, parents of the bride, entertained with a wedding dinner at the Hotel Jayhawk for the following guests: Pfc. and Mrs. Keith L. Strait, Mr. and Mrs. K.T. Thatcher of Kansas City, Miss Eleanor EASTBERG, Miss Phyllis Jean JOHNSON and Mrs. S.J. THATCHER, of Topeka, Mrs. Robert EVANS, Mr. and Mrs. Mark EVANS and daughters of Osage City. Following the dinner the bridal couple left for a short honeymoon trip. Upon their return they will visit friends and relatives at Osage City and Topeka after which the couple will be at home at El Paso, Texas, where he is stationed.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday July 5, 1945 Honors Mrs. Wade K. Ramsey. Mrs. Flossie SEXTON was assisted by Mrs. Claud MORTON in entertaining a small group at the Sexton home Tueday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Wade K. RAMSEY, who with her two children, of Miriam, were visiting here. A social time was enjoyed and a delicious lunch was served by the hostesses. Besides the honor guest those present were Mrs. Mary WILLIAMS, Mrs. Emma ELDER, Mrs. J.H. FAUROT, Mrs. Ida GORHAM, and the two hostesses.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday July 25, 1945 Son Born To Mr. and Mrs. Harry Creager. A son was born Wednesday morning July 18, at the Atchison hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Harry CREAGER. He has been named John Jacob. Mr. Creager is working as fireman for the Missouri Pacific between Atchison and Concordia this summer.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday July 18, 1945 Rees LEWIS is rebuilding his barn. Frank BOWLIN of Lebo is the carpenter. (Marais Des Cygnes.) Mrs. W.J. SMITH and Mrs. Jack CHAPPEL called on Mrs. Hilma JOHNSON in Osage City Tuesday evening. Her daughter, Helen and children of Oakland, Neb., are visiting her.(North Dragoon.)

The Journal Free Press Wednesday July 18, 1945 Wayne DAVIS, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Davis, who enlisted in the Naval Reserve Corps, was inducted in the service last Friday at Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin SMITH, of Michigan visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. SMITH and family last week.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday July 18, 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Erwin LARSON announce the birth of a baby girl born, July 9, to whom they have given the name of Jean Louise. Mrs. Larson and daughter are confined in an Emporia hospital.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday July 18, 1945 Mrs. Arthur HENDERSON, of Kansas City, Kans.; Mrs. Preston HYDE and husband, of Emporia, and Mrs. James HOTCHKISS and two sons, Rex and Arthur, of Wichita, have been visiting here at the home of their mother, Mrs. Agnes WOOLERY, also with their brother, Andrew Howard WOOLERY, Jr., Mo. M.M.2-c USN, who has been serviing overseas about two years and is home on leave. Mrs. M.T. BERRY and son, Floyd and wife of Emporia also visited in the Woolery home one day recently.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday July 11, 1945 Lebo Woman Dies. Funeral services were held at the Lebo Methodist church Friday afternoon at 2:30 for Mrs. W.W. JONES, who passed away July 2, 1945, after a lingering illness of 8 months. Interment was made in the Lincoln cemetery. She was born October 27, 1882, at Peterton near Osage City. She was married to Waldo W. Jones, October 7, 1903, who survives her and also three children; Misses Melba and Dorothy JONES of Arkansas City and Cpl. Lloyd JONES who is in the signal corps somewhere in the Philippines. One brother, Dr. George H. Jones, of Kansas City, also survives. She was a member of the Lebo Methodist church and the Royal Neighbors.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday July 11, 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Clyde PLACKETT, and children of Topeka and Dean Plackett and friend of Kansas City, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Plackett. (Peterton.) Mr. and Mrs. Howard PLACKETT of Kansas City, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Plackett.(Peterton) Mr. and Mrs. Dave KING and children and Mr. and Mrs. Will KING spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie JONES and daughter.(Peterton) Mr. and Mrs. O.D. JONES and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. SMITH of Kansas City spent Sunday with Mrs. JONES' brother, Mr. and Mrs. Will DAVIS.(Peterton.) Sgt. and Mrs. J.W. CAMPBELL of Ft. Leavenworth, were visiting here last week in the home of Sgt. Campbell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. CAMPBELL. Mr. and Mrs. G.W. RANDALL of Lombard, Ill., came Thursday and visited until Saturday in the home of his brother, W.P. RANDALL and wife.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday July 11, 1945 Corry W. Smith of Eskridge Is Dead. Corry W. SMITH, retired farmer, of Eskridge, died Sunday morning, July 8, at his home there. He was born September 1, 1870 at Unionville, Mo., and came to Kansas with his parents when he was a small child. He was married January 15, 1896, to Ollie FAULKNER. Surviving are the widow; sons, Clynton, Clayton and Glenn of Eskridge; daughters, Mrs. Gladys KLINE and Mrs. Blanche PETERSON, Eskridge; brothers, R.L. SMITH, of Topeka, B.E. SMITH, of Portland, Ore., and J.A. SMITH, of Ajo, Ariz.; sisters, Mrs. Clemetta McKITTRICK, Houston, Texas, Mrs. Isabel ROTH, Burlingame, Calif., and MRs. Aiddie PULLEY, Prescott, Ariz. Funeral services were held at the Eskridge Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. Frank L. Page conducting the services. Burial was made in the Wilmington, Cemtery near Harveyville.