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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1957

Page

9

Kramer Golden Wedding Open House Scheduled Sunday

John and Mrs. John F. Kramer of Waverly invite friends and relatives to an open house Sunday, April 21, from 2 to 5 p.m. in celebration of their Golden Wedding anniversary. The Kramers were married April 21, 1907, and have lived on the farm north of Waverly since 1928. They have two living children, Mrs. Gladys Ellis of Kansas City and John H. Kramer of Ottawa, plus four grandchildren. two daughters, Helen and Goldie, are deceased.

John F. Kramer Waverly Kramer Melverg Gladys Ellis Kansas City Kas John H. Kramer Ottawa Helen Goldie

Socialettes and local gatherings highlight Ottawa weekend

Social notes report Ruth Bowers visiting Muskogee relatives before returning to Ann Arbor. A George Gould birthday party near Ottawa drew Carl Johnson Pomona Roger Gould Wellsville and Eldon Morris guests. State college sorority initiates include Marguerite Scherling Ottawa Marjorie Roeckers Richmond Karen Andrews Ottawa. Anna Bryan hosted a birthday dinner for Ronald and Bobby Bryan with Ray mond Bryan Melvin and Fred Miller. De Molay Mothers Circle and North W.S.C.S. activities noted along with weekend guests from Omaha and Columbia.

George Gould Ottawa Mr. Gould Carl Johnson Pomona Roger Gould Wellsville Eldon Morris Kansas State College

Hawaiian travelogue by Century Fellowship members

A Hawaiian travelogue was presented last evening by Century Fellowship of Federated Church guests Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Counts and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Smith of Baldwin. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Ted Strain at the Ottawa Production Credit Association with Mrs. C. R. Campbell assisting. A covered dish supper and business session preceded the program. Mrs. Glen Dodson of Kansas City and Miss Carrie Adams attended. Twenty-nine members were present.

Century Fellowship of Federated Church Hawaiian Islands Wilson Counts Lee Smith Baldwin Ted Strain Ottawa Production Credit Association C. R. Campbell Glen Dodson Kansas City Carrie Adams

P E O Luncheon Hosted by Ottawa Chapters

P E O chapters AU and GL of Ottawa hosted Reciprocity Group No. 5 at Coun try Club with 68 guests from Ottawa Garnett Humboldt Tola and Yates Center. Miss Margaret Clark AU president presided Mrs Charles P Knight gave the invocation Easter decor included egg tree and jonquil baskets.

P.E.O Ottawa Country Club Garnett Humboldt Tola Yates Center Margaret Clark Charles P. Knight Wilbur Wheaton J. R. Henning Japan Paul Haggard Lincoln School June Fockele Topeka Bruce Spears C. A. Tucker John Sheldon John Lamb

Entertain Harmony Club Hosts at Home Event

Harmony Music Club gathered Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs H B Parks. Tommy Parks hosted with piano solos and duets. guest Ann Elder performed a dance and Barry Parks played a solo. David Stephens won the practice hours prize. refreshments were served by Mrs Parks, Mrs Stevens, and Tommy.

Tommy Parks Harmony Music Club H. B. Parks Ann Elder Barry Parks David Stephens R. L. Stevens

Granddaughter of Ottawa couple marries Gerald Cunningham

Mr and Mrs L A Lefholz of northwest Ottawa announce the marriage of their granddaughter Saundra Lea Strahan to Gerald Cunningham on March 29. The ceremony was at Wesleyan Methodist parsonage with Rev Wayne E Caldwell officiating and family present. Groom a Ottawa High School graduate, employed by National Sign 1Ca. The Grid attended the American iSchool of Chicago.

L. A. Lefholz Ottawa Saundra Lea Strahan Gerald Cunningham Wayne E. Caldwell Wesleyan Methodist Parsonage Chicago Ottawa High School National Sign 1Ca

Tea Event Draws Local Women From Several Churches

Tec Rantoul Methodist W S C S sponsored a Spring tea for members and guests from Lane Society Union Chapel Peoria Ruhamah Baptist Rantoul Presbyterians and others. Guest speaker Miss Mabel Nowlin of Independence Missouri, missionary to Malay and China, spoke. Girls choir sang. collection totaled 12 dollars 28 cents with 65 attendees.

Rantoul Methodist W.S.C.S Lane Society Union Chapel Peoria Ruhamah Baptist Rantoul Presbyterians W. G. Tulloss Bert Heminger Ottawa Mabel Nowlin Independence China

Club Forecast Tuesday at Country Club Luncheon

Country Club hosts a Tuesday meeting with groups including ENTRE NOUS led by Mrs William Wallace and BETA GAMMA with Mrs George Lister. FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE chaired by Mrs John Sealey and JAYCEE JAYNES potluck social join NAVY MOTHERS and PROMENADERS along with PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN led by Mrs A M Spears at 2 pm at 621 EB Fourth.

Country Club William Wallace Beta Gamma George Lister John Sealey Jaycee Jaynes W.C.T.U Phil Rice NAVY H. F. Duvall A. M. Spears

Gives Club Party at Wittmeyer Home

Melody Music Club members gathered Friday at the home of Janice Wittmeyer and her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wittmeyer. Guests included Mrs. Richard Hewitt and others. piano solos were played and Deputy won a prize for practice hours. Janice and Mrs. Wittmeyer served refreshments. Jackie Weber is set to entertain on May 27.

Janice Wittmeyer Melody Music Club A. H. Wittmeyer A. K. Stevens Wittmeyer Janice Jackie Weber

Open House Honors Mr and Mrs Don Huls in Chadron

An open house honoring Mr and Mrs Don Huls was held at the Paul Gaynor home from 7 to 10 p m. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Gaynor Mr and Mrs Claude Webb Mr and Mrs Lee Shelden and Mrs Ralph Gage. About 175 guests were invited and most attended.

Don Huls Paul Gaynor

Easter Activities at the Country Club

Easter dinner will be served at the Country Club with reservations due by noon Saturday. An Easter Egg roll for children of members is scheduled at 4 p.m. on Easter. The committee includes Mrs. John Lamb, Mrs. Lewis Vaughan, Mrs. Robert Bundy, and Mrs. Jack Bennett.

John Lamb Lewis Vaughan Robert Bundy Jack Bennett

DAR Opens Congress In Washington

The Daughters of the American Revolution begin their 66th Continental Congress in Washington with about 4,000 delegates. A contrast of views is anticipated as controversial resolutions may surface and speeches by Sen. Know Nand and Sen. Russell are planned. Frederic A. Groves will deliver the opening address titled Our Goodly Heritage.

Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Continental Congress DAR Sen Know- Nand Calif Senate Russell D-Ga Senate Armed Services Committee Frederic A. Groves Cape Girardeau Congress

Throckmorton Committee Advances Resolutions Unanimously

Mrs Throckmorton reports committee approval of several resolutions with one noting some are political in nature. The resolutions are to be presented Tuesday for discussion and action.

Tom Bentley Throckmorton Des Moines Iowa

Saturday Wedding in Topeka Planned by Marian Joyce Smith

A pre Easter wedding is planned Saturday evening for Marian Joyce Smith of Topeka. Engagement to Anton Japins of Kansas City was announced by her mother Mrs Lois Smith. The ceremony will be at St John s Lutheran Church Topeka with Rev A E Ferber officiating. Reception follows in the Rose Room at Hotel Jayhawk.

Marian Joyce Smith Topeka Anton Japins Kansas’ City Lois Smith St. John’s Lutheran Church A. E. Ferber Kansas City Hotel Jayhawk

Joint Meeting of Edmund Bottwood Camp and Auxiliary

Edmund Bottwood Camp and Auxiliary, Spanish American War Veterans, held a joint meeting yesterday with Mr and Mrs William Hutchinson. Refreshments followed. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Alfred Graham, Mr and Mrs W C Cromwell, Mr and Mrs Guy Barnes, James Messenger, Frank Smith, P Deepen, Charles Nisely, Nettie Dearing, Dorothy May Smith, Rosa Hartshorn, Mae Dale, and Pearl Bolton.

Edmund Bottwood William Hutchinson Alfred Graham W. C. Cromwell Guy Barnes James Messenger Frank Smith P. Deepen Charles Nisely Nettie Dearing Dorothy May Smith Rosa Hartshorn Mae Dale Pearl Bolton

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