Bridal shower honors Helen Burton in Pittsburg
A bridal shower at Mrs. Alfred Harris home honored Helen Burton of Pittsburg ahead of her Sept 11 wedding to Richard Whitaker of Ottawa. Guest list included out-of-town visitors Mrs. Arthur Burton and Mrs. George Chappell. Gifts showcased under wedding bells with a pink and white theme. Eloise Warner helped serve refreshments. Additional attendees listed by name. G. L. Club picnic and 20th wedding anniversary noted with detailed guest rosters and family groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Harris
Helen Burton
Pittsburg
Miss Burton
Richard Whitaker
Ottawa
Armand Harrison
Eloise Warner
Ments
Arthur Burton
George Chappell
Wellsville
One of Life's Top 10 Pictures of the Year
A brief note highlights a standout photograph named among Life magazine’s top ten images of the year. The caption and context emphasize the image’s impact and the photographer’s work within the magazine’s annual showcase.
Richmond Girl Awarded Cancer Society Scholarship
Carmen Carol Gretencrod of Richmond earned a nursing scholarship from the Kansas Division of the American Cancer Society Third District. She departs September 11 for training at Providence Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, as the daughter of Mr and Mrs Antone Gretencord. The Third District includes Jefferson, Leavenworth, Douglas and Franklin counties, and this is Franklin County’s third scholarship recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen Carol Gretencrod
Richmond
Kansas Division Inc
American Cancer Society
Providence Hospital
Kansas City
Kas
Miss Gretencord
Antone Gretencord
Kansas
Jefferson
Leavenworth
Douglas
Franklin
Gretencord
Franklin County
Virginia Lee Hoyt
Homewood
Stormont- Vail Hospital
Topeka
Evelyn M. Seyler
Route 2
Wellsville
Halstead, Kas
Janet Lynn Harris Seventh Birthday Party
Janet Lynn Harris celebrated her seventh birthday with a party at her parents home 1410 S Oak. Guests Annie Laury Nancy Bullock Patricia Sievers Lea Carr Nancy Hewitt Janet Warner Linda Gordon Renee Renetta Engles Linda Corlis Beth Butler Barbara Johnson John Allen Simms Paul Shisler and Bobby Southard enjoyed games ice cream cake and drinks served by Janet’s mother and her brother Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Lynn Harris
Ken Harris
S. Oak
Janet
Scott
Annie Laury
Nancy Bullock
Patricia Sievers
Lea Carr
Nancy Hewitt
Janet Warner
Linda Gordon
Renee and
Renetta Engles
Linda Corlis
Beth Butler
Barbara Johnson
John Allen Simms
Paul Shisler
Bobby Southard
Picnic supper on J. R. Raffelock patio
A Monday evening gathering on the J. R. Raffelock patio drew 24 persons to a picnic supper.
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J. R. Raffelock
Babies Named at Ransom Memorial Hospital
Four newborns from Quenemo and nearby areas receive names and birth weights. Preston Hall Larson born Aug. 26 weighs seven pounds 1544 ounces to Marlin and family. Vicki Lynne Ledom born Aug. 27 weighs seven pounds 13 ounces to Harry and family. Cathy Jane Morgan born Aug. 27 weighs seven pounds to Paul and family. Mary Gail Reid born Aug. 28 weighs five pounds 13 ounces to John A. Reid and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Larson
Marlin Larson
Quenemo
Preston Hall
Ledom
Harry Ledom
Vicki Lynne
Morgan
Paul L. Morgan
Route 2
Cathy Jane
Reid
John A. Reid
N. Locust
Mary Gail
Looking Back At Ottawa Society Aug 31 1940
The Past Commanders Club met at Mrs Er J Bridwell home with Mrs W F Strawn leading a business session. Roll call noted tree names and displays of historical and famous trees. Mrs George Sherman helped with a buffet luncheon. other members present included Mines M M Bennett Charles Crawford Frank Peterson J W Roberts QO O Wolf Lucile Perez G W Ponton and Miss Helen Osburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er. J. Bridwell
W. FE. Strawn
George Sherman
M. M. Bennett
Charles Crawford
Frank Peterson
J. W. Roberts
QO. O. Wolf
Lucile Perez
G. W. Ponton
Helen Osburn
Community Club Noon Lunch At Forest Park
Forecast Thursday club events listed include a noon lunch at Forest Park hosted by Mrs Dowdy and Mrs Lyte with the WOMEN’S MISSION CIRCLE led by Mrs George Hult and Mrs Sieg chairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roem. Club
Mra
AM. Sieg
Wycoke Community
Wom. Dowdy
Hmnery Green Social
J. G. Lyte
Rek. Weiner Raagt
Forest Park
Tally Mission Circle
George Hult
Toll of 400 on Labor Day forecast by NSC
The National Safety Council predicted a Labor Day weekend traffic death toll of 400, up 100 from nonholiday periods. The period spans 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday, with NSC stating past experience supports the estimate and Ned leading the projection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Safety Council
Ned
Dearborn Council President Appeals for Extra Road Safety
Dearborn council president urged heightened caution after noting 100 deaths and more could be prevented if every driver and pedestrian used extra care, stressing collective responsibility to reduce danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dearborn
Council
Gloria Lockerman Passes Up $32,000 On TV Show
Little Gloria Lockerman declined further play on The $64,000 Question after winning $16,000. She chose to stop rather than risk a difficult jumble of unfamiliar words, saying she’d rather be Gloria the undefeated champion than Gloria the girl who lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gloria Lockerman
Gloria
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Women’s Page Society
Lois Smith
C. Whitaker
Barrett Whitaker
Kenneth Harris
J. W. Dickerson
R. L. Stevens
Carl Bennett
Harley Ivey
E.G. Stith
F. E. Warner
Richard Pearson
Ray Koontz
Jane Warner
Carrilee Shipps
G. L. Club
Lone Star Lake
Fred Frakes
William Boucek
H. C. Snodrass
Roy Rybolt
C. W. Cudd
I. N. Stansifer
M. R. Shoger
Stephanie Stephenson
David Mudrick
Tommy
Steven
Davy
Mudricks
Fred Litwin
Debbie
Anne
Herman Feldman
Ronnie
Barbara
Atchison
Mayer Litwin
Lawrence
Leon Litwin
Parsons
Morris Litwin
Independence
Sandy Port
Ronnie Feldman
Tommy Mudrick
Lee Bilts
Woody Woods
James A. Micheners
Torori
Perthery
Ecotor
Holden
Kelly Fredric Meickey
Rooney Paramount Picture
U.S. Navy
Marilyn Monroe
Tom Ewe
Sinoms
Ras Oniier
Jeff Richards
Russ Tamblyn
Valley of the Sun and Color
Peffly
Nash
W. Wall
Statesman
Tutone
Oldsmobile
Studebaker
Choice
Peffly Motor CO
N. Main
Cancer Society
Carmen Gretencord
W. L. Steen
Wichita
Baldwin
Frank Steen
D. L. Young
Arthur Hickman
Santa Clara
Calif
F. R. Bennett
Greenville
S. C
Sgt
Jep Bennett
True Kindred
Sr. High
S. Main
Sheriff's Sale
Bezowski
Court House
Ottawa Society
Tower Sterling
Dorothy Gray
Kramer
S. Main Pho
Jewelers
Saunders
U. S
America
Amencas Fouvoum
Ichardson’s
Kans
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