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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1956

Page

7

Garden Of Month At Crandall Home Crandall House August Plaque Awarded

The Garden of the Month for August was presented Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Crandall of 524 8 Cedar. Runners-up were Mr. and Mrs. Ed J. Pearce of 214 E 5th. The Crandall grounds feature azaleas mountain laurel dogwoods and a large rear rose plot bordered by cotton plants with spring bulbs iris daylilies and chrysanthemums along borders and brick planters with caladiums and ajuga. Ed Pearce yard shows shade trees rock garden blooming oleanders and a rear outdoor fireplace. Honorable mentions go to Roy C. Boyer T. H. Fleming Andy J. Mietchen Norman K. Hazen Donald A. Brown and Enos Honn in the 1100 block West 7th for their neat appearance. The committee notes Ottawa homes looked well cared-for in August, a difficult gardening month.

E. W. Crandall Ed J. Pearce Crandall Ed S. Pearce Petunias Phlox West 7Th Roy C. Boyer T. H. Fleming Andy J. Mietchen Norman K. Hazen Donald A. Brown Enos Honn Ottawa

To Be Married In East

Invitations issued for the wedding of Sherrill Marie Ohman daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ohman Massena New York and Thomas Clive Pinney son of Mr and Mrs John J Pinney Ottawa The ceremony will be September 1 at St Johns Episcopal church Massena Mr Pinney a third year graduate student at Yale University New Haven Conn His parents and his sister Elizabeth will be present for the wedding.

Sherrill Marie Ohman George Ohman Massena N. Y Thomas Clive Pinney John J. Pinney Ottawa St. Johns Episcopal Church Pinney Yale University New Haven Elizabeth

Tear Out Ad for $1000 Life Insurance Policy

A mail order life insurance offer targets people aged 60 to 80 to cover final expenses. The ad, from Old American of Kansas City, promises no obligation and no calls, asking for name address and age and mailing to 3 West hh Dept LSi5B Kansas City Ma.

Kansas City Ins. Co West Hh Dept

Country Club Patio Dance Attracts Thirty-Two Couples

Thirty-two couples attended the Country Club patio dance Saturday night with music by The Counts orchestra from Emporia. A buffet supper was served. The committee included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Killough and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stephenson. Savings Bonds are tax exempt.

Counts Orchestra Emporia Bob Killough Joe Stephenson

Socialettes and Visits From Local Residents

Social notes report Mr and Mrs W H Geiler leaving tomorrow for a ten day Colorado vacation around Colorado Springs and Estes Park. Weekend guests include Sharon Starr Holton and Bob Hess Wichita at the Crites home. Mr and Mrs Marvin Bond hosted former Ottawans David James BHI and Tom Newton. Betty Jane Trout visits Sedalia Mo to see grandmother Betty Henderson and will attend the Missouri State Fair. Alta O Flaherty dined with sister Mrs A C Barton. Bar tong home hosts Glen Barton family Baltimore Md. Mr and Mrs Frank New returned from a short trip yesterday.

W. H. Geiler Colorado Colorado Springs Estes Park Dick and Kay jCrites Russell Crites Sharon Starr Holton Bob Hess Wichita Marvin Bond David James Bhi and Tom Newton Betty Jane Trout Sedalia Betty Henderison Alta O'Flaherty A. C. Barton Glen Barton Baltimore Frank New

Ikenberry Family Reunion Held Yesterday in Ottawa

The 26th annual Ikenberry family reunion was held yesterday in the basement of North Baptist church Ottawa. Milton Ikenberry gave the invocation before a basket dinner and members discussed the book The History and Genealogy for the Peter Ikenberry Family. Officers elected: Ira Tkenberry president Dave Ikenberry vice president Helen Torkelson secretary treasurer. Next year’s reunion set for the third Sunday in August at the same place.

Kenneth Ikenberry Liberty Kas Josephine Ikenberry Cherryvale Rova Elledge Judy Dennis Jarret Elmore Ray Ricona Kanigas City Clarence Parker Arvin Powell Roger Karen Ira Ikenberry Henry Gilroy Greg Paula Jo Maude Heckman Dave Tkenberry Ottawa

Rotary Ann Reception for Mrs Lowry Hosts at Ogg Home

An informal reception to honor Mrs Gordon K Lowry of Valley Falls will be at the home of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Ogg 409 East 13th Wednesday evening Rotary district governor Mrs Lowry will visit Ottawa Rotary Club Wednesday noon and meet club officials and committee chairmen at a dinner meeting Rotarians and wives invited Mr Ogg is Ottawa club president.

Gordon Kk. Lowry Valley Fails Lawrence Ogg East 13Th Lowry Rotary Ottawa Rotary Club Ogg Ottawa Club

Baby Names and Births Across Des Moines Area

The notice lists newborns and naming details including Steven Randall Curry born Aug 13 at Ransom Memorial hospital weighing six pounds seven ounces. Brenda Joan Mille born Aug 14 at 222 Cedar with four pounds 14 ounces. Gail Lynn Blecha born Aug 14 at 721 W 5th weighing eight pounds nine ounces. Debra Marie Jacot born Aug 16 at 714 Ash weighing two pounds 13 ounces. Christopher John Craig born Aug 16 at 630 N Cedar weighing nine pounds six ounces.

Curry Billie Dale Curry Cypress Steven Randall Kenneth James Brenda Joan Lawhorn Lyndon Jacot Leland Jacot Debra Marie Craig Robert B. Craig N. Cedar Christopher John

Nichols Welcomes Son Joel Sterling Nichols

The son of Mr and Mrs William Riley Nichols of 703 S Mulberry arrived August 14 weighing nine pounds Joel Sterling Nichols is the newborn's name and a proud family announces the new arrival.

Nichols William Riley Nichols S. Mulberry Joel Sterling

Angelfood Cake Recipe with Blue Ribbon Hint

Mickey Brown used a light angelfood cake winning blue ribbon in open class. The recipe notes extra sifting of flour five times, beating egg whites with cream of tartar and folding in sugar and flour, then inverting to cool before serving. Also lists a Warner Bros image cue featuring John Wayne.

Mickey Brown Warner Bros. Crescent C. V. Whitney John Wayne

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East Margaret William Bowers Maia Carolyn Chris C. M. Ott Malo B. F. Bowers Cedar Wright Studio Organization of William Overton The Anchor Savings Sete Loan Association Kansas City, Kansas J. Dean Nofsinger Manager Lola Smith Ikenberry Rotary Ann Reception Des Moines Lowell New and Sons Jeffry D Gregory D John J. Pinney, Jr Topeka Bid Crabb Jim Homewood Tom' S Pinney Clive H. Owen Rex Conrad Susan Nancy Baton Rouge H. H.conrad Michigan Valley W. G. Snedaker Art Kelier Richard Hewitt Don Barnes Glen Trout Virgil Bien Fred Bones George Antone Ransom Memorial Hospital Jane Lodams Harold Pearce Tuesaday W.C.T.U W. C. McConachie Fairmount R. C Elliott la & Plow Faith Lutheran Guild Glen Crowley Wilhemsburg Herald Angelfood Raat Ce Vistavision Coron Jeffrey Hunter Vera Miles Ward Bond Watalie Wood Rusent Merian Ecoort John Ford Warner Bros Hillcrest Albuquerque William O'Sullivan Dean Berlin Tyrone Power Kim Novak Les Thompson James Whitmore Shepperd Strudwick Victoria Shaw Amos Sy SAL Mineo Sss TRUIE Cheney Market Bond Club Andrew Cramer S. Main Cheney N. Manin
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