Vennetta "Net" Spencer Robbins
Born: January 16, 1897 in Salt Lake City, Utah
Died: July 12, 1991 at 94 years old in Holladay, Utah
Newspaper articles are presented to complete a picture of Wes and Net's "newsworthy" lives. Links to Net's History page and included in chronological order.
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 4 JAN 1942, SUN · PAGE 14
Mrs. E. Eugene Carr was hostess at luncheon to members of her bridge club at her home Tuesday afternoon. Places were marked at the table for Mrs. M. J. Seidner, Mrs. Lee D. Reynolds, Mrs. Clair Rasmussen, Mrs. W. LeRoy Engstrom, Mrs. L. Wesley Robbins, Mrs. Edwin Nelson, Mrs. Claude B. Cave and Mrs. J. Francis Fowles, who were special guests.
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 14 JAN 1942, WED · PAGE 5
LEGION UNIT PLANS FIRST AID GROUP
The American Legion auxiliary today announced plans to form a first aid group in the Red Cross. All auxiliary members who are interested are requested to 'phone Mrs. David A. Scott, 2-2808, or Mrs. L. Wesley Robbins, 9872.
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 25 JAN 1942, SUN · PAGE 20
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 1 FEB 1942, SUN · PAGE 20
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY FETES NATIONAL LEADER
The Amerian Legion auiliary entertained at a banquet at Hotel Ben Lomond, Monday evening honoring Mrs. M. G. Andresen of Olympia, Wash., national vice president of the organization. The guests were seated at a large "U" shaped table which was adorned with tiny flags. There were 75 attending.
Mrs. Allison Bills, of Salt Lake City, state department president, presided, Mrs. Andresen gave a talk on "Patriotism and Defense Work." Solos were given by Paul Cragun and department officers and their wives were introduced. In charge of the event were Mrs. David A. Scott and Mrs. L. Wesley Robbins.
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 29 MAR 1942, SUN · PAGE 48
WOMEN MAP PARTY FOR OGDEN LEGION
OGDEN - Traditional among spring diversions in Ogden society is a bridge tea given each year by the American Legion auxiliary to Herman Baker post No. 9, the Saturday preceding Easter. The entertainment this year will be given in the ballroom of the Hotel Ben Lomond.
Mrs. Arthur Woolley is chairman of a general committee on arrangements. Other committee chairmen are: Tickets, Mrs. L. Wesley Robbins, and house, Mrs. L. J. Paine. A Pan-American theme will be carried out in the decorations.
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 5 APR 1942, SUN · PAGE 26
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE · 5 APR 1942, SUN · PAGE 51
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 19 APR 1942, SUN · PAGE 20
The Lea-Thi-Ta Delphian chapter will meet Monday, April 20, at one p.m. at the Carnegie library.
Mrs. H. Earl Rushmer, leader of the day, will be assisted by Mrs. Reuben Clark, Mrs. Dwayne Bardwell, Mrs. Ora Bundy, Mrs. Mabel Williams, Mrs. Ford Creer, Mrs. H. R. Lloyd, Mrs. R. E. Parker, Mrs. Joe Rosenberg, Mrs. Afton Hanson, Mrs. Addie Sanders, Mrs. William Mays, Mrs. Budd W. Workman and Mrs. L. Wesley Robbins. A general discussion on "The Battle of Production" will be conducted by Mrs. LeGrand Walker.
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 3 MAY 1942, SUN · PAGE 22
LEA-THI-TA DELPHIAN
The regular meeting of the Lea-Thi-Ta Delphian chapter will be held Monday, May 4, at one p.m. at the Carnegie library. Mrs. H. A. Hanson will be leader of the day, assisted by Mrs. L. Wesley Robbins, Mrs. G. A. Rounds, Mrs. L. W. Rasmussen, Mrs. Glen Taylor, Mrs. H. E. Rushmer, Mrs. R. E. Parker, Mrs. Aaron Horne, Mrs. William Mays, Mrs. Leon Nellis, Mrs. Dwayne Bardwell, Mrs. LeGrand Walker, Mrs. Afton Hanson and Mrs. R. C. Bassett.
A summary of "Bottlenecks in the American Battle of Production" will be given by Mrs. Glen Taylor.
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 3 MAY 1942, SUN · PAGE 20
A. C. E.
The annual Association of Childhood Education birthday dinner will be held in the English room of the Ben Lomond hotel May 8 at seven-thirty p.m. Reservations may be made with Mrs. Wesley Robbins.
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 3 MAY 1942, SUN · PAGE 20
FI-WO-CA MEET AT ROBBINS HOME
Mrs. L. Wesley Robbins, Mrs. J. R. Hinchcliff and Mrs. Glen Toone entertained members of the Fi-Wo-Ca club at the home of Mrs. Robbins Friday afternoon. Mrs. Kathryn Northrup, Miss Carolyn Glasmann, Bruce Anderson and Douglas Toone gave a miscellaneous program of readings and music, after which tea was served.
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 3 MAY 1942, SUN · PAGE 46
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE · 3 MAY 1942, SUN · PAGE 47
DINNER SLATED
OGDEN - The Ogden Association for Childhood Education will entertain at the annual dinner Friday evening at the Hotel Ben Lomond in honor of the fifth anniversary of the organization. Mrs. Jennie C. Neal, president of the branch, will preside. Miss Sarah McCracken is in general charge of arrangements and reservations may be made with Mrs. L. Wesley Robbins.
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 10 MAY 1942, SUN · PAGE 22
MRS. EUGENE CARR, DAUGHTER AND SON WILL LEAVE OGDEN
Mrs. E. Eugene Carr and her daughter, Florence, and son, Eugene, will leave May 15 to join Mr. Carr at Salt Lake City, and make their home.
A number of small social events have been given in honor of Mrs. Carr prior to her leaving. Among some the past week, was the luncheon given by Mrs. Art Shreeve at her home on Monday afternoon. Attending were Mrs. Carr, Mrs. Allen Pike, Mrs. Larry P. Wright, Mrs. Angus Ossman of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Fred Froerer, Mrs. Edwin Nelson, Mrs. Peck Lee and Mrs. L. Wesley Robbins.
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 10 MAY 1942, SUN · PAGE 23
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE · 22 MAY 1942, SAT · PAGE 22
OGDEN - Mr. and Mrs. John C. Brown of 1134 Twenty-eighth Street will be residing at the Hillcrest Apartments in Salt Lake very soon now, as Mr. Brown has been transferred to the capital city.
On Thursday at Hotel Ben Lomond in the English Room, Mrs. Brown was honored at a luncheon given by Mrs. Frank J. Collings and Mrs. Beulah H. Gavin. Mrs. L. Wesley Robbins. entertained in Mrs. Brown's honor at luncheon at her home on Wednesday afternoon.
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 24 MAY 1942, SUN · PAGE 18
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE · 24 MAY 1942, SUN · PAGE 44
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 5 JUL 1942, SUN · PAGE 20
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 12 JUL 1942, SUN · PAGE 19
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE · 12 JUL 1942, SUN · PAGE 40
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 21 JUL 1942, TUE · PAGE 10
WAFFLES SERVED SCORE AT USO
More than a score of soldiers at the USO headquarters were served waffles and home-made jam Sunday morning from nine to twelve thirty o'clock by members of the American Legion auxiliary. Those who assisted were: Mrs. D. A. Scott, Mrs. L. Wesley Robbins, Mrs. R. D. Rockwell, Mrs. Ray Minter, Mrs. O. Carl Olsen, and Mrs. L. J. Paine.
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 2 AUG 1942, SUN · PAGE 18
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE · 2 AUG 1942, SUN· PAGE 21
LEGION AUXILIARY MAPS BOND DRIVE
OGDEN - Special drives for the sale of war stamps and bonds will be conducted in Ogden every Monday by the auxiliary to Herman Baker post No. 9 of the American Legion, it was announced Saturday by Mrs. David A. Scott and Mrs. L. Wesley Robbins, cochairmen of a special committee in charge of the drives.
The auxiliary recently accepted responsibility for this series of special bond sales drives. Each member of the auxiliary will assist in the Monday campaigns in downtown stores, the chairman said.
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 16 AUG 1942, SUN · PAGE 21
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 23 AUG 1942, SUN · PAGE 18
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 23 AUG 1942, SUN · PAGE 19
MRS. HOLTHER ENTERTAINS BRIDGE CLUB
Mrs. David K. Holther was hostess at luncheon at her home on Harrison boulevard, Monday afternoon, to members of her bridge club. Her guests were Mrs. J. Edwin Nelson, Mrs. C. Lee Reynolds, Mrs. Elden H. Dye, Mrs. F. Clair Rasmussen, Mrs. Carl Olsen, Mrs. L. Wesley Robbins and Mrs. Hazel Engstrom.
THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE · 13 SEP 1942, SUN · PAGE 51
American Legion auxiliary will hold the annual installation of officers Monday evening at dinner at the Hotel Ben Lomond.
New officers to be installed are Mrs. L. Wesley Robbins, president; Mrs. Arthur Woolley, first vice president; Mrs. Willford Gwilliam, second vice president; Mrs. R. C. Glasmann, recording secretary; Mrs. Aaron Horns, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Jack Roush, treasurer; Mrs. Cecil Frew, historian; Mrs. Ray Minter, chaplain; Mrs. Clarence C. McCletchie, sergeant at arms; Miss Jennie Steed, assistant sergeant at arms. Mrs. Nephi Wilkins, Bountiful, district president, will be the installing officer.
THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER · 20 SEP 1942, SUN · PAGE 20
MRS. ROBBINS INSTALLED AS LEGION LEADER
The American Legion auxiliary held a dinner Monday evening at the Ben Lomond hotel, for the purpose of installing new officers. Mrs. D. A. Scott, retiring president, presided and Mrs. R. D. Rockwell acted as toastmistress. Mrs. Arthur Wooley, in charge of decorations, arranged an effective table, using national colors in flowers, candles, flags and miniature metal service men. Frank Lorance, soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Byron Whittemore, entertained with several selections. .
Guests included Mrs. Ora Bundy, national committee woman; Mrs. Frank D. Anderson, department president; Mrs. H. C. McShane, department secretary; Mrs. Nephi Wilkins, district president; Mrs. Juel Trowbridge, district secretary.
After dinner, the party retured to the drawing room where Mrs. Nephi Wilkins acted as installing officer, assisted by Mrs. J. A. Loughran, acting as sergeant-at-arms. Officers installed are as follows: Mrs. L. Wesley Robbins, president; Mrs. Arthur Woolley, first vice president; Mrs. WIlford Gwilliam, second vice president; Mrs. R. C. Glasmann, secretary; Mrs. J. H. Roush, treasurer; Mrs. Cecil Frew, historian; Mrs. Aaron Horne, corresponding secretary; Mrs. C. C. McLatchie and Mrs. Jennie Steed, sergeants-at-arms, and Mrs. Ray Minter, chaplain.
Mrs. L. J. Paine presented Mrs. Scott with a beautiful past president's pin, in acknowledgement of her year's work.
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE · 7 NOV 1942, Sat · Page 25
OGDEN - Members of the Women's Auxiliary to the American Legion, Herman Baker Post No. 9, were hostesses at a party Saturday evening for service men stationed at Hill Field.
Chairman was Mrs. Robert Harlin, and those assisting were Mrs. L. Wesley Robbins, president; Mrs. Arthur Woolley, Mrs. Wilford Gwilliams, Mrs. S. W. Badcon and Mrs. Jack Paine. Representing the legion were Lee Bartlett, vice commander, and A. Read Michelsen adjutant.
