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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1960
Page
11
A May Fete Socialette will be held at the Country Club tomorrow evening starting at 8 with door prizes dancing and food. The event is organized by Mr and Mrs Robert Soph.
V F W Auxiliary members met to plan Buddy Poppy Day in May and to prepare pop pies with Mrs. Ed Curby coordinating. Acorn Club gave a contribution and a cancer fund display window was prepared. Members reported rugs sold, a comforter given to a family of a tornado victim, and new uniforms and flag purchases for officers. Memorial Day plans were set with the Post, and monthly club papers assigned to Mrs. Clifford Johnson.
The Skilton Music Club hosted a public program at First Methodist Church on Wednesday evening featuring four violinists Mrs. Guy Snedaker Mrs. Willie Ratzlaff Mrs. E G Stucker and Mrs. R K Walters with piano by Mrs M A Welty. Eugene Field School six grades directed by Mrs J W Craycraft Jr performed two vocal numbers with accompanist Mrs Paul Shipps. A men's quartet sang a Negro spiritual as Wesley Choir numbers were led by Mrs R K Walters with Mrs Loren Matthews as accompanist. Rev Charles P Knight narrated a cantata directed by Mr Dean Zook with organist Mrs Eldon Rader. Soloists included Mrs Willis Bennett Mrs Ken Smith Davis Dr W D Bemmels and Mr Zook. Mrs A H North concluded with The Lords Prayer accompanied by Mrs Welty.
W S C S Circles 1 and 2 held a joint re organization meeting in the church last evening. The program featured group songs led by Mrs. I Fred Adamson who also gave devotions and a talk Medical Missions by guest Miss Ruth Hanna. Officers for Elizabeth Circle are Mrs. Mike Newmaster chair man and others. Sarah Circle officers include Mrs. Don Waldo Jr and Mrs. Herb Wittmeyer. A joint potluck and installation set for May 26. Mrs. Don Lauver and 27 members attended.
White Shrine members completed plans for an HDU luncheon on May 5. Mrs Lela Comstock of Quenemo presided assisted by Lee Finch. The worthy high priestess and past worthy high priestess will attend Supreme Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio May 8 12. During her absence Mrs Ray Talbott will lead the next meeting. A special program will honor maters. Mr and Mrs Lee Finch served refreshments with tulip decorations.
Dora Hylton of Phoenix and Harry Cram a Richmond resident for 25 years wed April 16 at the home of her daughter Mrs John Miller Rev Miller officiated. Attendants included Mr Larry Hylton and Mr Merle Matney. They reside at 1114 Date Drive Temple Arizona. Mrs Cram formerly lived in Osawatomie.
The Far and Near Club met yesterday for the first summer afternoon gathering near Princeton led by Mrs. Bennie Stinson after several songs. Guests included Mrs. Ron ald Atchison, Mrs. Goldie Walden, Mrs. Acie Reeves, David and Eugene, and Mrs. Ora Salmon. Fourteen members and six children attended.
Griff Dorkins Bill Henry and Janis Detwiler all aged 13 yesterday will host a party tonight in the Masonic temple. Thirty guests have been invited to attend with games dancing and refreshments on the program.
Dorothy Roe reports on a push from the Commission on the Education of Women urging girls to pursue four years of college, with solutions including continuing education through college and options for returning to careers after raising children. The bulletin cites Mabel Newcomer and emphasizes college as essential for women in modern society.
When defrosting a refrigerator, clean the clipser pan first and place ice cube trays and frozen foods inside to keep items frozen during the process. After defrosting, empty and refill the cube trays for reuse.
A Girl Scout Day Camp for fourth grade through junior high will be held at Mears Park starting at 9 am tomorrow. Girls bring sack lunches and attend classes in Nature Arts and Crafts Music and Dancing Sports and Games Safety and Health Literature and Dramatics Service projects. A barbecue supper is planned and a Court of Awards for older girls. Some participants may stay overnight.
Mrs Jennie Ottaway led a Richter WSC S prayer service titled The Unforgetable Character yesterday. Hostesses Mrs Ottaway and Mrs Harvey Staadt welcomed members in the church annex as Mrs Henry Staadt led devotions and Mrs Harold Staadt presented New Height for Town and Country.
Mrs Arthur Fowler visited as an observer with 14 adults and five children in attendance at the session led by a district officer and an officers training school.
The Menninger Bible Class completed its 12th year in Ottawa with both morning and evening sessions. Morning graduates from M F. Lee Harrison's class at First Methodist Church include Mrs. R. H. Curby Mrs. W. C. Goodman Mrs. Clarence Ying ersoll and Mrs. Donald R. Waldo Jr. Evening graduates led by Mrs. D. C. Whitaker in her home are Mrs. Alice L. Crawford Mrs. Opal E. Monroe Mrs. Mary Lillian Spears and Mrs. Clara Mae Sexton of Liberal who finished by correspondence.
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