The Journal Free Press Wednesday November 22, 1944 Mrs. Amanda Morris Honored. The birthday anniversary of Mrs. Amanda MORRIS wa sthe occasion for a group of neighbors and friends to honor her by coming in for a few hours last Saturday afternoon. A delicious covered plate lunch was served. Those present besides Mrs. Molrris and sister, Mrs. Emily JOHNSON, were Rev. and Mrs. Paul E. HEDBERG, Mrs. Emma WINGREN, Mrs. Maud BOURGER, Mrs. Christine GRANSTROM, Miss Hilda BLOOM, Mrs. Victor ANDERSON, Mrs. Emma TELL, Miss Nellie MELGREN, Mrs. Emma MOBERG, Mrs. Eric HOLMQUIST, Mrs. Harry JOHNSON and Mrs. E. NETTLE-BLADE.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday November 15, 1944 Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McCRACKEN spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. CASEY and children and Earl McCracken.(Plainsville.) Mr. and Mrs. L.J. LEWIS and Eva called at the E.C. EMDENSTOCK and Carl RUMPH homes Sunday afternoon.(Marais Des Cygnes.) Mr. and Mrs. Vernon LEWIS and little daughter, of near Emporia attended the class play at Miller Friday night.(Miller.)

The Journal Free Press Wednesday November 15, 1944 Barclay items. Mr. and Mrs. Harold FRAZIER and children, of Caney, Kans., visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. THOMAS, recently. Mr. and Mrs. Robert LEWIS and family of Havenville were recent visitors of home folks. Duane SMITH of Emporia visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Smith last Sunday.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday November 15, 1944 An announcement has just been received from Mr. and Mrs. John H. PHILLIPS of Leadville, Colo., announcing the birth of a son, born Thursday, November 9, 1944. They have given the name of Raymond Hubert. Mrs. Phillips is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl GALUTIA.(Barclay.)

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday November 15, 1944 Jones--Thorne. Miss Margaret E. JONES was united in marriage to S-Sgt. Alton N. THORNE, both of Lebo, Thursday afternoon, November 2, in Emporia. Rev. J.C. Brogan read the double ring ceremony at the parsonage of the Grace Methodist church. The couple was unattended. Mrs. Thorne is a graduate of Lebo high school and had been working in California. S-Sgt. Thorne had just completed twenty six months of service in Alaska. He left Thursday night for Camp Swift, Texas, for reassignment. S-Sgt. Thorne is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thorne of Lebo.--Lebo Enterprise.

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The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday November 8, 1944 Mr. and Mrs. Pete JONES and son, Theron, are returning to Los Angeles, Calif., this week. They were called her by the death of her mother, Mrs. Jesse BARTEE, which occurred October 12.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday November 8, 1944 Mr. and Mrs. Roy JENKINS announces the marriage of their daughter, Bertha Irene, to Pvt. Clayton FINLAY, which took place Wedesday, November 1, at Holton, Kansas. Pvt. Finlay is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Finlay, of Carbondale, Kans., Pvt. Finlay is with the Signal Corps and is now stationed at Camp Crowder, Mo. The bride is employed at the Supply Depot at Topeka and is living in Burlingame at the present.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday November 1, 1944 Mrs. Arlie DUGGER and Mrs. Helen SMITH and daughter of Kansas City, Kans., and Jeannie Dugger, of Lyndon, were Sunday dinner guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Dugger.(Jersey Creek.) Miss Lillian BOLINE, of Admire, is spending several days visiting her sister, Mrs. Glenn SMALL, and Mrs. Small and baby.(Marais Des Cygnes.) Ellis GRAHAM dug a trench silo for L.J. LEWIS Saturday.(Marais Des Cygnes.) Owen STANDIFERD has recently purchased the Glenn SMALL property and his son, Paul Standiferd and wife, will move there March 1.(Marais Des Cygnes.) Mrs. Trilby LEWIS has been calling on the families of the Arvonia school district in the interest of the US War fund drive.(Marais Des Cygnes.)

The Journal Free Press Wednesday November 1, 1944 Mrs. Ethel MARTIN, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Raymond BRYSON and Bernice, Mrs. Mary WATSON and Mrs. Marvin STORBECK and daughter, Pat, of Los Angeles, Calif., arrived Saturday for a visit with their brother and uncle, Arthur KITCHEN, and family and other relatives and friends.

The Topeka Daily Capital Sunday November 3, 1918 Corp. Wimmer Over. Word has been received of the safe arrival overseas of Corp. John J. WIMMER, of F. Company, 343rd infantry, Fifty-sixth division, by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wimmer, 517 Jefferson. Before his enlistment Corporal Wimmer was a nurse in the state hospital at Rochester, Minn. He was born and raised in Topeka, and has many friends here.

The Journal Free Press Wedesday October 18, 1944 It is reported little Keith THOMAS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Thomas, of Topeka, who underwent a major operation in the Bell Memorial hospital at Kansas City, Kans., recently, is recovering.(Barclay.) Mrs. Clifford RICHARDSON, of Marceline, Mo., visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will EVANS, last Saturday night and Sunday.(Barclay.)

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday October 18, 1944 Mr. and Mrs. William NELSON annonce the marriage of their daughter, Helen, to Mr. Wayne STANDIFERD, son of Mrs. Eleanor Standiferd, on Thursday evening, October 19, 1944. the wedding took place in the Grace Lutheran church of Osage City at 7:30 p.m., the Rev. Reuben P. Kron officiating. The wedding music was furnished by Mrs. Reuben Kron. Following the ceremony a reception for the bridal couple was held at the home of the bride's parents, after which the couple left on a short honeymoon. Both Mr. and Mrs. Standiferd are graduates of the Osage City High School. Mrs. Standiferd has been employed at the McCall Hardware store the past two yhears and Mr. Standiferd recently received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, where he had served for two years. The happy couple have gone to housekeeping on the Jenkins farm and their many friends extend congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy wedded life.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday October 18, 1944 Mrs. Edgar WHITE entertained with a dinner Monday evening, Mrs. James FOSTER-CONATSER, of Canadian, Texas, being the honor guest.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday October 18, 1944 Mrs. Ella GREEK, Mrs. Stella ANDERSON and Mrs. C.J. CURTIS were dinner guests of Mrs. Hiram MEISNER at the Homey Cafe Thursday evening. Mrs. Meisner took her guests to the Osage Theatre following the dinner to see the picture, "Purple Heart."

The Journal Free Press Wednesday October 25, 1944 Guy ASHCRAFT, student at Kansas University, Lawrence, is enjoying the mid-semester vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Ashcraft.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday October 25, 1944 Death of Mrs. J.C. Carson. Passed Away at Home of Her Daughter, Mrs. W.P. Randall, Tuesday Evening. Mrs. J.C. CARSON, mother of Mrs. W.P. RANDALL, passed away at the home of her daughter, on Tuesday evening. She is survived by her husband, J.C. Carson, and three children, V.W. Carson, of Bliss, Idaho, Mrs. G.W. LINDAHL, of La Jolla, Calif., and Mrs. Randall. Her brother, Rev. Frank E. RYERSON, is pastor of the Washington Ave. church, Parsons, Kansas, and was formerly District Superintendent of the Emporia District. After a short service at the Randall home on Thursday morning, at 10:30 the family will leave for Clay Center, where services will be held from the Methodist church on Friday afternoon.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday October 18, 1944 Mr. and Mrs. Lyle LOADER, of Talmade, Kans., announce the birth of a daughter, on October 3, 1944, to whom they have given the name of Carol Jean. Little Miss Carol Jean is a great granddaughter of Mrs. John PROST, of Osage City.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday October 18, 1944 Mr. and Mrs. W.A. THOMAS left last Sunday for Kansas City, where their little grandson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Thomas, of Topeka, is reported having underwent two throat operations.(Barclay.)

The Journal Free Press Wednesday October 18, 1944 Celebrated 6th Birthday Anniversary. Little Miss Charlotte JONES celebrated here 6th birthday anniversary at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie JONES in this city Saturday afternoon. A group of children had a big time assisting her with many nice gifts. A delicious lunch was served.