Community women donate to hospital fund and club projects
The VFW Auxiliary voted two $2 contributions for a tubercular TV fund at the veterans hospital in Wadsworth and for cerebral palsy treatment at Wichita. They plan a Aug 25 social, and Bob Compton won the door prize. A hospital trip Aug 10 served watermelon to 300 patients. CWF Group IV held a lesson on Indian Americans with a $12.80 offering and baby clothes project for Yakima Indian Mission. Vacation trip noted to Grand Canyon and West Coast. Marriage notice for Dorothy Jo Osburn and Frank Russo from Albuquerque. Lutheran Fellowship planned an ice cream social with a $2 collection and watermelon served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Veterans Hospital
Wadsworth
Wichita
Paul Brill
Bob Compton
Harvey Crean
Bob Robinson
Earl Moore
Lawrence
Ottawa
C.W.F. Group
Ralph Armstrong
C. W. F. Group
Christian Church Annex
Robert Whirley
Eugene Saffron
Yakima
Clarence Rea
Lyle Sparks
Nellie March
Lewis Stewart
Lutheran Fellowship
John Cahman
Faith Lutheran Fellowship
Gail Foster
Earl McFadden
Linda
Bruce
Wegener
Iola hosts mid summer W C T U convention
Mrs William M Johnson of Ottawa was elected district W C T U president yesterday at the mid summer convention in Iola held at the First Methodist church. Delegates from Ottawa included Mrs Mary Black who was elected corresponding secretary along with officers Alma Snyder Waverly vice president Georgia Wahlston Garnette treasurer and Mable Manning Iola recording secretary. The 29 delegates represented Toronto Colony and Ft Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Johnson
Ottawa
W.C.T.U
Iola
First Methodist Church
Johnson
Mary Black
Black
Alma Snyder
Waverly
Georgia Wahlston
Garnette
Mable Manning
Toronto
Colony
Ft. Scott
Family Rooms Important In Planning The Modern Home
An exploration of the versatile family room showing its placement at the rear of homes to supervise children while duties are performed. The C. D. Howe home den features rope moulding, twin-bed couches with bedding compartments, roll-out beds for sleeping, and integrated storage, lighting, and furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Howe
National Motor Boat Show Set for New York Next January
The 46th National Motor Boat Show will run in New York from January 13 to January 22, featuring exhibits and demonstrations from leading boat brands. Organizers expect industry turnout and consumer interest across marine products and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trend Toward One Story Homes Influences Landscaping
The shift to single story house designs changes landscaping choices with lower roofs. Planting guidance urges using tall evergreens sparingly, favoring flowering trees like mintosa and redbud for framing. Low growing evergreens and shrubs, planter boxes, and vines create cooling color accents. avoid overplanting by considering mature sizes.
Socialettes: Lambs travel to Indian Hills for visit
Social notes recount Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Lamb leaving by train Tuesday evening for Indian Hills Colorado to stay with Mr. Lambs brother and wife, Arthur and a party. Charles Ott of Wakeeney Kansas plans return home with Miss Eunice Ott for a vacation visit after visiting Ottawa with C M Ott and R S Hanes. A surprise party celebrated C M Barnhart’s birthday with John Patton and Dewey Barnhart among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Lamb
Indian Hills
Colo
Mr. Lamb
Arthur Lamb
Charles Ott
Wakeeney, Kas
Ottawa
C. Im. Ott
C. M. Barnhart
John Patton
Dewey Barnhart
Roy
Ottawa society notes miss scrivener hosts bridge
August 12 1940 Ottawa notes Miss Irene Scrivener of Durant Oklahoma visiting Dr and Mrs C A Scrivener was guest of honor at a bridge at the Ottawa Country Club Mrs Scrivener presented guest favors Miss H K B Allebach Milwaukee Wisconsin Mrs Lee Barnett won first prize and Miss Mary Catherine Bennett second high score Twenty guests attended Mr and Mrs Lee Shelden planned a southern Missouri motor trip Jim mie would stay with Mr and Mrs Paul Gaynor during their absence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Scrivener
Durant
Okla
C. A. Scrivener
Scrivener
Ottawa Country Club
H. K. B. Allebach
Milwaukee, Wise
Lee Barnett
Mary Catherine Bennett
Lee Shelden
Missouri
Jimmie
Paul Gaynor
H C H Club Members Gave Travel Stories
Members of IH C H club shared amusing travel experiences during roll call at a yesterday meeting. Mrs Walter Wood hosted six miles northwest of Ottawa. They planned the annual club picnic for Sept 18 at Forest Park inviting all families. Mrs Chester Keim led business, Mrs Ernest Link organized bingo. Hostess displayed Bells of Ireland bouquet. fall flowers were brought from members' gardens. Visitors included Mrs Sherman Smith, Lola Mae Sink, Maralouise Gilliland, and Walter Smith. Other members were Mmes Roy Clark, Glen Gilliland, C E Hoff man, W A Richardson, and Lewis Fischer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IH. C. H. Club
Walter Wood
Ottawa
Forest Park
Chester Keim
Ernest Link
Ireland
Sherman Smith
Lola Mae Sink
Maralouise Gilliland
Walter Smith
Mmes
Roy Clark
Glen Gilliland
C. IE. Hoffman
W. A. Richardson
Lewis Fischer
Lyndon Couple To Wed On August 27
Marilyn Louise Leeper daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Leeper Jr Lyndon will wed Homer Lee Lindsay son of Mrs Edith Lindsay Lyndon in a ceremony planned for August 27 in Lyndon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon
Marilyn Louise Leeper
John M. Leeper Jr
Homer Lee Lindsay
Edith Lindsay
Cole Ex Ottawans Gather with Fairbanks Among Vets
A group of former Ottawans convenes with Mr. Fairbanks present as the gathering includes several longtime residents and a notable attendee, highlighting local nostalgia and community ties.
Couple Plans Wedding After Collegiate Years
A ceremony is noted for August 27. Miss Leeper, an alumna of Christian College Columbia Missouri and Kansas State College, member of Alpha Xi Delta, will attend Washburn University this fall. Mr. Lindsay, Kansas State College alumnus, served four years in the United States Marine Corps and is now at Washburn University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Leeper
Christian College
Columbia
Kansas State College
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Washburn University
Mr. Lindsay
United States Marine Corps
Tokyo Sways After Slight Quake Near 70 Miles Offshore
A slight earthquake was felt in Tokyo around 109 p m today. The Central Meteorological Observatory reported the epicenter about 70 miles northeast of Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyoma
Tokyo
Central Meteorological Observatory
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Women’s Page Society
W. W. Tucker
E. 4Th
Elton Briggs
Barbara
Beverly
Southwest
Grand Canyon
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Calif
Phoenix
Ariz
Tucker
Albuquerque
Dorothy Jo Osburn
Frank Russo
N. Mex
Western Auto
Ipack Stag
Trout
America
State Bank
F.d.1.c
Herald
Lois Smith
Rockwood Drive
Rockwood Acres
LAU Hst Saar
S. Main
Wood
Rex
Rose Marie
Rocky
Marilyn Vail
Faye Garber
Country Club Patio
Lee Casida
Lester Daugharthy
John P. Wallace
Sor
Lofgreen
Bruce Allison
Lamar Phillips
Herald News
Phillips
Robbie
Topeka
Salida
Mrs. Robinson
Esther Garrison
C. W. Sellon
Jane
Bill
Kathy
Ann
Amarillo
Tex
Durango
Lettie Ikenberry
N. Poplar
Lon Lovitt
Ottawa Society
Merchants Service Plan
P. D. Box
Bennett
Ottawa, Kansas
H.C.H. Club
Labor
Hewitt
Hevros
Chevrolet Company
Terrill
Gotham
Iad
Sive
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