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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1961
Page
3
Mrs Irwin Heth hosts an open house Sunday at Williamsburg American Legion hall from 2 to 5 pm honoring her mother Mrs O P Fritts for her 87th birthday. Friends invited. No gifts requested. Described as extremely active for 87 by family and friends. Mrs Fritts is a charter member of Lea Santee Unit No 179.
The son born April 21 at Ran som Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Theron Jackson Wray of 515 West 2nd has been named Gary Lynn. The infant weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces.
A simple luncheon salad features canned asparagus and hard cooked eggs mixed with greens. Serve with mayonnaise or French dressing for a quick, composed dish.
Verda Sturm of Topeka was honored as grand president at a De Molay Mothers Circle dinner in the Masonic temple. Eleven grand officers attended, gifts were exchanged, and a novelty program by Hood School pupils followed. Initiations welcomed Mrs. Fred Olney Baldwin Mrs. Howard Huston and Mrs. Robert Graham Ottawa. Attendees came from Shawnee Overland Park Columbus Pittsburg Topeka and Ottawa.
Mrs. Clara Rodgers led the Peoria E.U.B. Ladies Aid program at the church on Thursday. She shared experiences of Mr. Weiss in Ethiopia for the missionary lesson and led a true and false quiz. Mrs. Maude Evans read Psalm 121, and members shared favorite psalms. Mrs. Gibson hosted. Plans to resume quilting in the church basement the second week of May.
Naomi Club members met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Ben Gibsons home for roll call with Easter poems. Mrs. Lee Shobe presided and Mrs. W. V. Becker led devotions. Reports by Mrs. G. W. Ponton and Mrs. Charles Scribner formed a committee to take Easter gifts to shut ins. Plans were made for the club to participate in the Saturday Fellowship with Odd Fellows and Rebekahs at I.O.O.F. hall. Assisting were Mrs. Elmer Mellies and Mrs. Glenn McFadden. refreshments were served.
A simple kitchen tip proposes inserting a half straw upright in a pie during baking to control juices and prevent overflow. The quirky utensil idea emphasizes practical pie caring.
Pineapple rings either fresh or canned pair with partially defrosted raspberries and a bowl of whipped cream flavored with vanilla or light rum for a simple dessert.
A reader defends giving up an out of wedlock baby for adoption while criticizing a controversial earlier reply. The column replies that the unwed mother should consider the child’s rights and a conventional life, calling self pity smother love and praising adoption as sacrifice. Also offers guidance to a new supervisor facing older subordinates and dismissals.
Plain buttered noodles complement veal chops or veal roast. Cook the noodles until tender, drain, then stir in a cup of butter until melted for a rich side dish.
Ottawa University sophomore Deanna Dunham of Parsons was guest of honor at a bridal shower yesterday afternoon. Hosts were Mrs Walter Thompson, Gail Innes, Kay Coleman, and Karla Kingsley. Dunham and fiancée Butch Lewis, OU senior, plan Aug 13 wedding. A blue ribbon parasol decorated the gift table and 25 college guests attended along with Mrs Id Fleming and Mrs William Zell from Kansas City.
The Fidelis Club of Quenemo held a Guest Day on Thursday at Mrs. Roger Comstock's home with Mrs. Henry Bernard presiding. After patriotic rituals, guests were welcomed. Mrs. Comstock presented the lesson What Kansas Makes. John Rogers assisted by Glen Wilson showing home decoration slides. Maurice Lee Jr. and W. B. Poston led group singing and refreshments with Centennial touches. Notable attendees included Florence Windett Emma Bennett Alice Windett Josephine Wilson Ada Thompson M Burkhart Wallace Hanning Leo Casten Joe Driver Hannah Driver and Ralph Stadel.
Grated orange rind and orange juice with a touch of sugar flavor sliced carrots. A little butter finishes the dish for a glossy, lightly sweet glaze.
Darlene Diven of Ottawa won the Silver Medal Speech Contest sponsored by WCTU at Williamsburg Free Methodist Church Friday night. Her topic was Needed, a New Declaration of Independence. Other contestants were Jurita Hinton, Rozella Hinton, Lola Higdon, Loretta Cox. Judges were Nellie March Mildred Taylor and George White. Mrs. Foster Roberts presided and read Governor Anderson's Youth Temperance Week proclamation. Rev Garth Berry gave a devotional. Terry Reed and Mary Lou Kramer sang. Punch and cookies followed at Harold Staley's home across the street.
Soak onion rings in water or milk before dipping in flour batter for French frying. This step helps mellow the onion flavor and yields a crisper coating.
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