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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1955

Page

3

Mealman Fritts wedding vows exchanged Friday eve

Dorothy Tregemba Pat Davis Nina Curtis and Carol Smith attended a Free Methodist ceremony as Kathleen Mealman married Stanley E. Fritts in Ottawa. Rev O E Howell read the double ring rite. Bridesmaids wore color coordinated dresses and the couple left for a Colorado Springs trip following a reception at the Mealman home.

Kathleen Mealman Stanley E. Fritts Fred A. Mealman Hickory John Fritts Pomona O. E. Howell Hutchinson Mary Lou Johnson Max Kirkland Ewing Fritts Leo Mealman Ervin Chambers Joan Mealman Ottawa High School Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Pomona High School Colorado Springs

Penny collection at event totals $2.21

Attendees included Miss Daisy Lloyd and a list of locals such as Charles Good win Tom Gregg Grant Catterson Peter Papps J.R. Richards Larry Spratt Harold Richards Harve McCullough Carl Grandorf W. R. Burns and C. A. Hobbs plus visitor Mrs. Eldon Brockus. The penny collection amounted to $2.21.

Daisy Lloyd the Mines Charles Goodwin Tom Gregg Grant Catterson Peter Papps J.R. Richards Larry Spratt Harold Richards Harve McCullough Carl Grandorf W. R. .Burns C. A. Hobbs

Socialettes Bucklews visit and church meeting notes

Socialettes report week end visit by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bucklew of Columbia Missouri as their son Craig joins them for a time. Ana Col group held a pot luck supper at Mrs. B. G. Ottos home. Jean Blankenbecker and Linda Schwarz discussed topics and shared details of their trip to a national camp in Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Houseguests include Mrs. James Ralston and daughters Carolyn and Kay from Derby Kansas and Mrs. Earl Longworth of Wichita visiting through Thursday.

Robert Bucklew Columbia Mac L. C. Geiger Craig Ana Col United Presbyterian Church B. G. Otto Jean Blankenbecker l Linda Schwarz Lake Geneva Wise Emile Barnes James Ralston Carolyn Kay Derby Kas Barnes Earl Longworth Wichita Merrill Bliss

Flood relief and kitchen upgrade at church meeting

Richter W S C S voted a five dollar donation to the Red Cross for eastern flood relief at a Thursday church meeting. The group approved moving the meeting time to 1 30 from September through April and buying a sink stand cabinet for the church kitchen. They planned a special collection for a layette for a mission and paid for School of Missions study course books. Mrs W C Humphrey led devotions and Mrs Bessie Johnson led the program The History of Settlement Houses Helen Lederer sang a vocal solo Twenty five sick calls and forty three social calls were reported Others present included Mrs W C Wood Jennie Wheeler John Staadt and many others.

Richter W W. C. Humphrey Bessie Johnson Helen Lederer Ihe Mmes W. C. Wood Jennie Wheeler John Staadt J. C. Briles Ted Beauschamp Otto Schroeder Kathy and Raymond Woodrow

Man Drives Car Into Missouri River After Quarrel

A 2.7 year old Kansas City driver James F. Rogers drove his car into the Missouri River after a dispute with his girlfriend Jean Jeffries. He swam to shore while Jeffries, 22, survived. Police say Rogers sustained nose fractures, lacerations, and exhaustion. The car was not recovered.

Kansas City Missouri River James F. Rogers Jean Jeffries Rogers

Irate Husband Is Burned Up

New Bedford Massachusetts Floyd L Ostrander 52 was burned in a heated argument with his wife. He allegedly set fire to his barn tried to set his home afire and pulled the telephone line so firefighters could not be called.

New Bedford Mass Floyd L. Ostrander

New Clothing Designed To Include Safety Elements

A look at safety fashion introducing reflectorized clothing using Flecton yarn that glows at night. Garments include snow suits, shirts, jackets, hats, gloves, rainwear and umbrellas, with no visible change in style.

Birthday Dinner Sunday In Park

A basket dinner held in Forest park Sunday honored the birthday of Mrs. Belle Hartpence. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson and many others from Princeton and nearby towns, such as Mr. and Mrs. George Hartpence and Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Scott, plus Norma Briggs and Barbara Jo among others.

Forest Park Belle Hartpence Arthur Anderson Leota Hartpence Leonard Elaine Howard Phillip Paul Donnie Pamela Henry Herrill Princeton George Hartpence Roger Lawanda Douglas Baldwin Freddie Scott Matfield Green Kas Jerry Harrell Wilbur Kristenson Gail Nitcher Wanda Donna Kathy Diana Donald Barnes Linda Larry Tunie Kristenson Billy Marilyn Sue Keith Patton Norma Briggs Barbara Jo

Hartpence Family Members Listed in Fragment

A fragment lists individuals including Charlotte Ann, Mr and Mrs Ralph Hartpence, Joan, Sandra, Robert, Ronald and Neela Jean, and Mr Carl Hartpence, suggesting a family notice or social items section.

Charlotte Ann Ralph Hartpence Joan Sandra Robert Ronald Neela Jean Carl Hartpence

Ladylike Look Gains With Teen Girls In London

London reports American teenagers adopt the ladylike look ending baggy sweaters and blue jeans as U S girl tourists in London influence fashion with sleek outfits. The style note says gaiety persists with bright red as a dominant color amid new trends. A recipe tip adds use canned pineapple in gelatin desserts as enzymes in fresh fruit prevent setting.

London London Evening Star U. S Atlantic

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