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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1956
Page
7
Fifth and sixth grade Girl Scouts arrive at 2 p.m., fourth grade Brownies at 3 p.m., and second and third grade Brownies at 3 30 p.m. for a flag ceremony. Activities guide tenderfoot to First Class requirements with a Cook-out at 5 p.m. Parents invited to watch Scouts Own program 6 to 7 p.m.
Local clubs and auxiliary groups list upcoming events and meetings including Mra. Emory McKenzie and Mrs. W. A. Fyfe chairing sessions, plus scheduled activities from 0:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at various venues such as Liberty School and Elm Grove. Attendance and specific times vary by organization.
Members of the Baxter Social Hour were entertained by Mrs. Thomas Pedersen on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. James Allen led songs and conducted business while Mrs. Paul Mohr served as recreational chair. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Mies, James Allen, C. E. Holtman, L. B. Allen and Ernest Sink. Children present included Randy Page Benny Waymire Vicki Page Bruce Waymire Mark Waymire Susan Jo Waymire Jan Waymire Roger Allen and Larry K Lyman. Other members named H E DeVore J G De Vore George Ferguson C E Hoff man Harry Johnson Rado Mohr Harlan Page Keith Page William Ratzlaff John Sink George Sowers and Don Waymire.
The Peoria Ladies Aid re-elected officers at Mrs Adell Deans home. Officers are Maude Evans president Fred Weaver vice president Clifford Detwiler secretary Ira Dean treasurer. A Mother Daughter banquet is planned for May 8. Tea receipts were 2.30 with several members listed.
35 De Melay members and dates from Franklin County travel to Shawnee for a lively day of events. They arrive in casual dress with formal wear for the banquet and dance, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hilligoss, while neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Davis in Quenemo also join the chatty crowd. The couple, active in the community, recount a bus mishap that led to an unexpected homeward ride and a night full of shared laughter and memories.
The item reproduces Mrs. Beryl Piersol’s Almond Chicken Casserole recipe with a note about a missing two tablespoons of flour from the original. Also included is a buttered spinach recipe using 10 ounce spinach leaves, butter, salt, and pepper, yielding three servings.
Ruhamah W M S held a Thursday session with faith as the theme. Topics included The story of the Mustard Seed by Mrs. Carl Bloomer and The Holy Land Arab versus Jew by Mrs. Howard Tucker, plus a Soviet Journey by Miss Fannie Seymour. Devo tions titled Purpose of Path were given.
Mrs. Lewis Irwin, president of AU chapter P.E.O. Ottawa, and six other members join a Reci nocity luncheon in Humboldt today. Attending are Miss Lanah Cameron, Miss Ethel Smart, the Mines J. N. Carter, C. A. Tucker, Charles P. Knight, and Ivan Jacobsen.
Dr Wiley M Sams of Miami Fla writes in Archives of Dermatology that sunburn preventatives react with direct sunlight producing a skin sensitivity to other light rays. He notes reactions among patients were caused by lime oil bergamot oil perfumes and toilet waters and that the discomfort is minor.
The granddaughter of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Miss Ruth Chandler Roosevelt, will marry Henry D. Lindsley in Fort Worth at All Saints Episcopal Church. The service, planned for 8 p.m., will be attended by the late President’s widow, with the groom’s Dallas-based parents noted in the announcement. The bride’s parents are Elliott Roosevelt of Meeker, Colo., and Mrs. Harry T. Eidson of Fort Worth. Intriguing first course beverage mentions mint flavored cherries with syrup added to pineapple juice.
Mrs. Frederic A. Groves of Cape Girardeau Missouri secured election on the DAR ballot to become the first president general from west of the Mississippi. On the final ballot she totaled 1335 votes, 299 above the required majority of the three-way race. She will serve a three year term starting Thursday. Her rivals were Mrs. Charles Carroll Haig of Silver Springs Maryland and Mrs. Thomas Henry Lee of Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Educators at Michigan State University argue that teaching children through activities like painting fosters practical democracy. They say adults often overgive answers, so youth must learn to plan and accept majority will to become mature, capable citizens.
The article records a meeting led by Mrs. J. H. Kirkwood with president Mrs. Orve Tucker and devotional by Mrs. John Shepherd. It notes 23 calls, birthdays for three members, and visitors. It then offers guidance on involving children in family projects, especially painting with latex paints to foster participation and quick visible results.
Elm Grove school held its closing day program last evening after a three basket supper. Readings plays and songs were performed. Teacher Mrs Stella Gould will return to teach next year. Pupils include Sharon Ray Betty Pope Gail McFadden Rebecca Lavonne Lawrance Jerry Miller Wayne Hoopes. Perfect attendance: Sharon Pope Jerry Miller Rebecca Lavonne Lowrance.
The Alpha Study Club of Rantoul hosted a luncheon at Mrs. J. B. Wickard’s home on Wednesday. Members delivered current events, discussed planting bulbs and flower seeds, and each attendee received a packet of zinnia seed and tulip bulbs. Mrs. Hazel Phillips helped serve and several members attended including Eber Swanson, Loyd Griffith, Willard Miller, Lathan, William Grimm, Grant Catterson, P. H. Philbin, William Foster, Chester Jackson, Floyd Jackson, and Roxanne Grimm.
Ottawa Herald presents a home bake recipe listing ingredients including flour sugar orange rind and juice, water to 44 ounces, eggs and butter, plus baking in a leaf pan at 460 degrees for about an hour. Notes mention possible center rise and optional butter frosting, credited to Mrs Stanley Krysztof Harris.
Valley Chapel W Ladies met at Mrs Lonnie Barnes home with Mrs Cres McDaniel as program leader. Mrs W M W Vick gave devotions and Mrs Perry Dunn conducted the meeting. The courtesy collection was $LAL. Members held in flower exchange. Others present were the Mines Richard Dunn and children Albert Dyer F W Graham Frank Scott W BR Seatt M C Smith Eva Time Oren Long and children G J Streebin and C O Riddle. Ottawa churches welcome you.
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