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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1963
Page
3
Dear Folks propose using wallpaper for gift wrapping to cut costs this Christmas. The writer notes wallpaper is thick, decorative, and available in many colors, offering a reusable alternative to costly wrapping paper and ribbons.
Heloise suggests using wallpaper for wrapping to hide mistakes, save money, and create opaque, colorful packages. Foil offers shiny, secure wrapping for small gifts and can decorate with leftover ribbons and tree hooks. Alternative tips include waxed addresses, pine cone painting with white shoe polish, and candle wax to help snow shoveling.
The First Baptist Church Friendship Class held a potluck dinner yesterday in Elliott hall. The organizing committee included Mrs. Lawrence Lundstedt Mrs. Frank McNutt and Mrs. R. R. Tucker. Officers elected at a business session led by Mrs. Eoman Jones were Mrs. Wilmer Rey holds president Mrs Mae Mc Anelly vice president and Mrs. Clara Sinclair secretary treasurer. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Lucas El Dorado Rev. and Mrs. Robert Sherbondy and children and Dr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Jennings and family.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Pearson of Princeton announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce to Don Willis son of Mr and Mrs Weston Willis of Kansas City Kansas An April wedding is planned Miss Pearson graduated from Rantoul High School and works for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Mr Willis graduated from Washington High School Kansas City and is chief engineer at radio station KOFO
The annual Gamble Christmas party featured a Sunday charter bus trip to Kansas City to watch the Chiefs versus Broncos game followed by dinner at the Golden Ox. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dick Walker, Fred Hermreck, Pete Smith, Max McCready, Bob Hollon, Lyle Cordle, Jerry Farran, Henry Hermreck, George Heckman, Don Higgins, John Houdashelt, Seward Cole, Jack Meek, Betty Kraus, and Mrs. Dodd, with guests Mr. and Mrs. Jess Luker of Kansas City and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith of Lawrence.
A daughter named Marilyn Jean was born December 2 at Anderson County Hospital Garnett to Mr and Mrs Earl F Lizer RFD 3 Garnett. She weighed 4 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Clyde F Zielsdorf 918 S Sycamore and E T Lizer Garnett. The Lizers also have two other children Rex David and Shirley Ann.
Merry-Go-Round Colbern's luncheon at 1:00. Rotary Anns led by Mrs. Erwin Elder. American Legion Auxiliary Christmas party. U.S. Army Mothers Christmas luncheon. Ottawa hairdressers study with Mrs. Marvin Durbin. Chapter AUL PEO with Mrs. J. F. Barr. Ladies of GAR at North American Hotel luncheon.
Socialettes recount a Garnett holiday dinner at the Elliott home with Leitakers Pontious and Chambers families. Linda Pontious’s birthday noted. American Legion Auxiliary to host annual Christmas party with gift exchange. Weekend visits include Albright Emporia Jones Emporia Judd Wichita and Chamberlain family members. Edward Wehrle party December 6 with assorted guests.
Royal Neighbors elected officers Friday evening in the Masonic temple with Mrs. Howard Smith in charge. They include oracle Mrs. Chester Louderback, vice oracle Mrs. Ted Johnson, chaplain Mrs. T. W. Henshaw, recorder Mrs. Jess Medlen, receiver Mrs. Warren Welton, marshal Mrs. Hubert Feuerborn, inner sentinel Mrs. Lois McIntosh, outer sentinel Mrs. Harry Gilliland, and manager Mrs. Glenn Morgan. A report from member Mrs. Margaret Myers moving to New Mexico was read. Refreshments were served to 13 present by Mrs. Glenn Miller.
Mrs Elmer Risdon chaired the Alpha Gamma Chapter luncheon at Colbern with Eva Fleming heading decorations. A Santa placemat display and a string quartet provided music as Ethyle Welton reviewed the Christmas story As We Saw. Mrs Marie Cherry presided over business, pledging gifts to the World Fellowship fund and a state scholarship. Carols followed led by Helen Puncheon with Hazel Pullman at the piano.
Some of the best cooks prefer roasting a turkey from eight to twelve pounds on its side. They turn it as needed to promote even browning and moist meat throughout.
A family dinner honored Mr. and Mrs. William S. Baxter of 912 N. Oak on their 60th wedding anniversary. Married December 6, 1903, by Rev. Waldron in Centropolis, they lived in Franklin County much of their married life. Mr. Baxter worked in sales and farming before retirement. children include Mrs. Max Thompson, Mrs. Duke Baxter, Kenneth, Clifford, and Cleveland Baxter, with six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Lane News reports Thanksgiving gatherings with Mr. and Mrs. L. C. True of Shawnee Mission and several Needham relatives visiting Mr. and Mrs. Clayton True and family. Rex Needham joined the gathering with Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Calvin in Ottawa. In another item, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Black purchased the Doyle Christopher property now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Reeve.
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