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Phi Delt Party Ends Old Semester; Junior Prom to Begin New One
There weren't inlaid diamonds on the floor, but the Phi Delt's did have their sword and shield over the door of the Union building, Feb. 26, when they invited their dates to an informal dance in the Kansas room. Chaperones were Mrs. J. H. Kreamer, Mrs. Dean Alt, Mrs. Eva Oakes and Miss Veta Lear.
The beginning of the spring semester should see a number of parties and dances come to light, the first of which will be the Junior Prom this Saturday, with Chauncey Downs waving the baton. Downs has lately appeared on the Fitch bandwagon, and is scheduled for a return engagement. The dance will be formal.
Jolife Hall: Five new residents of the Hall are Phyllis Corliss, Ottawa; Betty Young, Kansas City, Mo.; Betty Lou Gregory, Kansas City; Marilyn Beck, Kansas City; Mo.; and Norma Jean Boyles, Arkansas City.
Cupid scored a smash hit over the weekend when seven announcements were made of engagements and marriages of graduates, former students, and students at the University.
Kappa Kappa Gamma: Jeanne Popham of Kansas City, Mo., has been a guest the past few days. Mrs. Frank H. Roberts, national field secretary, is visiting the chapter for several days.
Miller Hall: Sidney Lee Mayfield, of Hutchinson, Jean Burloby of Liberal, and Mary Burlingame of Kansas City, are new residents.
Corp. James Bond Receives Commission at Fort Sill
Corp. James A. Bond, Knoxville, Tenn., a graduate of the University in 1942, has been commissioned a second lieutenant of field artillery at Fort Sill, Okla. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha social fraternity. He will next attend the officer's survey course of the Field Artillery School.
Merrill-Butts Betrothal Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn E. Merrill of Wichita have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Mary Jane, to Charles Emerson Butts, of Muncie, Ind. The wedding will take place the last of March.
Miss Merrill was graduated from the University of Wichita, where she was a member of Delta Omega sorority. She has been taking special work in bacteriology at the University.
Mr. Butts was graduated from the University and was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He is now associated with the General Motors corporation in Muncie.
Announce Marriage Of MacGregor, Nash
Mr. and Mrs. Riley W. MacGregor of Medicine Lodge, announce the marriage of their daughter, Comora Ellen to Pvt. W. Winfred Nash, son of Mrs. Eva Nash of Tulsa, Okla. The marriage took place at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 28, at the home of the bride's parents. The Rev. Merrill C. Brooks officiated.
The bride wore a dressmaker suit of mist blue, a white halo hat, and white accessories. Her corsage was of white roses and freesia.
Geraldine Shaw was maid of honor, and best man was Kenneth Brooks of Independence. Josephine Shaw sang "I Love You Truly," and "Delta Gamma Dream Girl."
Both the bride and groom graduated from the University in 1943. Mrs. Nash is a member of Delta Gamma sorority, and prior to her marriage, was engaged in graduate work at the University Law School. They will reside temporarily at Rockford, Ill.
Smith-Whittenberger Marriage Announced Friday in Wichita
Mr. and Mrs. P. K. Smith of Wichita have announced the marriage of their daughter, Aldra, to S. Bruce Whittenberger, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Whittenberger of Luray, Friday, March 3. The Rev. Samuel E. West officiated at the single ring ceremony, in the St. James Episcopal church in Wichita.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white slipper satin. Her veil was full length, and was held in place by two bunches of mock orange blossoms. She carried a white prayer book topped by a white orchid and showers of white streamers.
Mrs. Tom Brown, sister of the groom, was maid of honor.
Among the bridesmaids was Jane Christy, a student at the University last year.） Best man was Dick Dreher, and ushers were Bill Mowery and Jim Rjhey, all K.U. students. Other ushers were Charles Roberts, USN, and Curt. Cplt Hinsaw, fraternity brothers of the groom, and former students at the University.
Following the wedding, a reception was held at the Wichita Country club. The couple are now at home at 1101 Kentucky.
The bride, who attended the University last year, was pledged to Pi Beta Phi sorority. Whittenberger, a member of Phi Gamma Delta, is a naval medical student.
A reception will follow the marriage ceremony, at the home of the bride's parents.
the marriage of Ann Wellington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence George Wellington of Kansas City, Mo. to Ens. Robert Bennett Hodgson will take place at 8 p.m., Sunday, March 19, at the Country Club Christian church.
Wellington-Hodgson Will Marry Soon
Miss Wellington is a former student at the University, and is a member of Gamma Phi Beta. Ens. Hodgson also attended the University, and is a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.
Alpha Chi, Pi Phi Wed Phi Delts
Announcement was made Sunday of four K. U. graduates who will be married soon. They are Betty Lucile Allen who will marry L. Curtis H. Alloway, and Miss Barbara Joan Wilson who will marry Staff James Ayers Borders Jr.
Miss Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stanley Allen of Kansas City, Mo., was graduated from Stephens College, and attended the University, where she was graduated in 1942. She is a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Lt. Alloway, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Alloway of Collinswood, N. J., formerly of Independence, Mo., was graduated from the University in 1942, and is a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. They will be married at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Second Presbyterian church in Kansas City, Mo.
Miss Wilson was graduated from the University in 1943. She is a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and Phi Beta Kappa honorary fraternity. Miss Wilson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Evans Wilson of Tonganoxie. Sgt. Borders, son of Mrs. James Abbye Borders of El Paso, Texas, also was graduated from the University, in 1941. He is a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. The wedding will take place in several weeks, in New York, where Sgt. Borders is stationed.
KU Starts Shorthand Class
A course in advanced shorthand dictation and transcription is being offered this semester by the extension division to employed stenographers who live in and near Lawrence, Guy V. Keeler, director, announced yesterday. The class will be organized at 7 p.m. Thursday in room 312, Fraser hall.
Ham, Markey Vows Are Read
The marriage of Caroline Jane Ham, daughter of Mr. Robert E. Ham and Mrs. Caroline W. Ham, to Lt. Robert B. Markey, son of Irving B. Markey of Cleveland, Ohio, was solemnized at 4 p.m., Saturday in the First Presbyterian church in Garden City. The chapel of the Garden City army air field officiated at the single-ring ceremony.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white marquisette with a shirred bodice and full skirt which ended in a train. Her fingertip veil was fastened to a small Juliette cap, and she carried a gardenia puff.
Maid of honor was Carolyn Schriber of Garden City.
Betty Jo Everly, a sorcity sister of the bride, sang "Because," and "I Love You Truly."
A reception was held in the church following the wedding. The couple then left for a short wedding trip to the Broadmoor hotel in Colorado Springs. They are now at home in Garden City.
Mrs. Markey attended the University until the close of the last semester. She was a College sophomore and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Lt. Markey is a flight instructor at the Garden City army air field.
Out of town guests included Marilyn Maloney of Tulsa, Okla., and Doris Sheppard and Beverly Frizzell of Larned, Kans., all sonoity sisters of the bride.
Lt. Stewart Reported Missing in Action
First Lt. John B. Stewart, an undergraduate, is missing in action according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Stewart of Lawrence.
Lieutenant Stewart was a pilot of a B-26 Marauder and had been in the Mediterranean campaigns since May, 1943. He was on his 36th mission over Italy when he failed to return January 16.
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