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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1957

Page

3

Coffman-Gorton Vows Saturday In Wellsville

Patricia Ann Coffman and Lyle Richard Gorton wed in Wellsville Baptist Church in a double ring ceremony. Rev. Gilbert S. Peters and Rev. Loyal Hiatt officiated as guests wore pastel gowns and carried carnations. The couple’s families and attendants were named, with a reception held in the church basement.

Coffman-Gorton Wellsville Wellsville Baptist Church Patricia Ann Coffman Lester Coffman Lyle Richard Gorton Lyle Gorton Beverly Gilbert S. Peters Lincoln Loyal Hiatt Carol Cramer Nadine Anderson Mankato Jack Saltzman Waukegan Don Gorton Charles Coffman Tobby Shaffstall Jack Laltbmann

Layette Shower Honors Mrs Ben Gilmore and Baby

Layette shower last evening at Trinity Methodist Church basement honored Mrs Ben Gilmore and her baby daughter. Hostesses were Mrs Rex Howard, Mrs W C Yokum and Mrs FE Spooner. Carolyn Fisher and Mrs Cannady won prizes in games. Others attending included S W Spangler, Harry Hjorth, D A Yockey, D M Dunseth, Ralph Brinkmeyer, John Kelsey, Minnie Shawver, Irene Waller, Lee Shobe, Francis Russell, Henry Alban, Howard Fisher, Marion Ackley, Harold Stewart, Ernest Johnson and Paul Bond.

Ben Gilmore Trinity Methodist Church Rex Howard W. C. Yokum FE. E. Spooner Carolyn Fisher F. §. Cannady Mmes S. W. Spangler Harry Hjorth D. A. Yockey D. M. Dunseth Ralph Brinkmeyer John Kelsey Minnie Shawver Irene Waller Lee Shobe Francis Russell Henry Alban Howard Fisher Marion Ackley Harold Stewart Ernest Johnson Paul Bond

No Shortcut To Perfect Manicure Advice From a Pro

A professional manicurist warns against shortcuts in nail care. She outlines a step by step routine from conditioning the nail surface to remove old polish, shaping, pushing back cuticles, scrubbing, buffing, and allowing ample drying time for a smooth long lasting finish. The article stresses neat technique and thorough prep for durable polish.

Jacob Family Holds Tenth Annual Reunion

Jacob family members gathered at Mears park for the tenth annual reunion with a basket dinner. Officers elected for 1958 include John C. Jacob president Carl A. Jacob vice president and Mrs Clarence Coffman secretary treasurer. The next reunion is set for the last Sunday in August 1958 at Mears park.

William M. Johnson Ottawa Philip Caldwell Johnson Lee Carter Mary Black Guy Pryor Ft. Scott Myrtle Graham Mabel Minning Iola Emily Sites Garnett Mattie Gingrich Emmett Taylor John Shepherd Virgil Salman G. K. Barnes A. E. Beaman Edna Greenawalt Graham Gingrich Jacob Mears Park John C. Jacob Kansas City Kas Carl A. Jacob Wisconsin Rapids Wis Clarence Coffman Wellsville

Harvest festival plans emerge at Lane Methodist WSCS meeting

The Lane Methodist WSCS discussed a harvest festival set for September 28 in the church annex. Mrs. M. D. White chaired the session. Members reported 20 calls and 32 cards. Guests visiting Ottawa relatives include Mr. and Mrs. Don Campbell and son Philip from Falls Church Virginia. Their son Don Jr. has spent the summer with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Phil Hart. Campbell works for the Veterans Administration in Washington DC.

Lane Methodist Wscs Church Annex M. D. White Don Campbell Philip Falls Church Ottawa Don Jr Phil Hart Campbell Veterans Administration Washington, D. C

Former Ottawa High School Girls Hold Reunion

A group of former Ottawa High School classmates gathered Monday evening at Mrs. C. W. Parent’s home for a reunion. They enjoyed dinner, stayed overnight, and had breakfast together. Hostess was Mrs. C. W. Diefendorf, nee Barbara Parent, with guests Mrs. Leon Paine of Paola, Mrs. Bob Rea of Independence, Mrs. Ray Thrasher of Topeka, Mrs. Phillip Day of Ft. Leavenworth, and Mrs. Leon Austenfeld of Emporia.

Ottawa High School C. W. Parent C. W. Diefendorf Barbara Parent Leon Rosie Wilson Paine Paola Bob Phyllis Brooks Rea Independence Ray Maggie Nelson Thrasher Topeka Phillip Virginia Price Day

Grant for C of E dormitory loan approved

WASHINGTON The College of Emporia has secured a $350,000 loan from the Community Facilities Administration to fund a new dormitory for 120 male students.

Washington College of Emporia Community Facilities Administration

Polished Hands Mixed with Family Names

A fragment mentions drying with a fan and polishing blisters, outlining a step by step approach to one hand at a time. The text lists numerous household names and families from Wellsville and Ottawa, indicating a local, community tone and potential emergency context.

Bill Lytle Billy Marion Conner Norman Lawfree Rence Murphy Clarence Coffman Richard Thomas Robert Clarice Wellsville Harry Fisher Alfred Harrison Myril Lawrence Jacob Floyd Jacob Ronald Larry L. L. Snethen Ralph Jacob Alfred Richard Fisher Ricky Diana Edna Jean Ottawa

Tax on Liquified Petroleum Gas Imposed in Kansas

Topeka tax action requires two cents per gallon on liquified petroleum gas used in motor vehicles. Gen. John Anderson ruled the 1956 exemption was dropped by the 1957 Legislature during tax commission reorganization. John Kirchner, state revenue director, said repeal was inadvertent. the measure should add over $100,000 yearly revenue.

Topeka F Ally John Anderson Anderson Tax Commission John Kirchner State Revenue Kirchner

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