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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1956

Page

10

Columbian Shakespeare Club Christmas Party Report

The Columbian Shakespeare club held its annual Christmas party at the A. C. Heigele home with decorations and readings. Guests included Mrs. Duane Edge of Lawrence and Mrs. Clara Sinclair. A nominating committee was elected and plans for spring events discussed. A sentimental file tip for busy mothers followed.

Columbian Shakespeare Club A. C Lamar Phillips Lancaster Duane Edge Lawrence Ottawa

Mrs Charles Cook, a sprig of parsley in winter

Lois Smith, Women's Page Editor, profiles Mrs. Charles Cook of 114 S Locust. She grows potted plants from her garden in a sunny window, stays active in Faith Lutheran church, hosts meals, and enjoys card games with weekly visits from daughter Katherine McClure of Kansas City. Her family includes brothers Jake Blum of Garnett, 93, and another in Kansas City, 91, with Charles Blum of Ottawa as a younger brother. She has been a widow for 45 years, and friends note she ages gracefully.

Charles Cook S. Locust Qetack Cook Mrs. Cook Katherine McClure Kansas City Jake Blum Garnett Charles Blum Ottawa

Jolly Music Makers Event at VFW Hall

The Jolly Music Makers club hosted a gathering at the VFW hall featuring accordion clarinet and piano solos and duets. Prizes for practice hours went to Beverly Cole and Nancy LeValley among others. refreshments were served by several members. the next meeting with a gift exchange is set for December 21 at the home of Donna and Wanda Nilcher.

Belly Kraus Beverly Cole Jolly Music Makers Club V.F.W. Hall Nancy LeValley Jane Carr Allan Schmitt Richard Johnson Beth Montgomery Anna Channon Mary Pickenpaugh Bob Tarpley Betty Glen Bushnell Beverly Messrs. and Mines Oliver Klingler W. A. LeValley Joe Ferns R. M. Crawford Lee Schmitt The Mines F. Chamberlain Pauline Duyk Morris Wilson J. Ley Carl Channon W. J. Hazen C. C. Sweetwood Clifford Johnson Marla Jo Babcock Leah Carr Sharon Klingler Donna Nitcher Marcia Martin Madeline Sweetwood Bonnie Ferns Karen Wilson Betty Kraus Robert Crawford Larry Crawford Ronald Hazen Donna Wanda Nilcher

Cake defects from sticky top or crust hints at sugar balance

A cake with a sticky top and crust may result from too much sugar or insufficient baking. The note emphasizes adjusting sugar and bake time to achieve proper texture and finish.

Rebekah Christmas Party Marks Tenth Birthday

Margery Ann Golden the daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis C Golding celebrated her tenth birthday with a Rebekah party at the hall. Attendees included out of town guests Mrs Edich Hooper and Mrs Maise from Oxford Kas and Mr and Mrs Steve Needham. The event featured a musical program with vocal numbers by Kathy Nitcher Donna and Wanda Nitcher and a piano solo by Peggy Nordyke. Supper was served from 1:00 to 5:30 with decorations of Christmas greens and candles.

Margery Ann Golden Francis C. Gold Thelen S. Cedar Rebekah Kathy Nitcher Donna Wanda Nitcher Peggy Nordyke Edich Hooper Department of Association of Ladies Auxiliary Af Patriarch Militant Maise Oxford Kas Steve Needham Needhams bin Waenen Aba T

Margery Ann Hosts Christmas Party At Golden Home

Guests were taken to the theater for a party then returned to the Golden home for games. They played bingo and made Christmas bead bracelets while Margery opened gifts. Refreshments were served. Favors were angel Christmas candles. Margery Ann's sister Karen Sue and brother John Francis attended, along with Teresa Morrisey Sheila Mulcahey Carolyn Mages Mary Katherine Tipton Linda Shaughnessy Jane and Lynn Wedman.

Golden Home Margery Angel Christtmas Margery Ann Karen Sue John Francis Teresa Morrisey Sheila Mulcahey Carolyn Mages Mary Katherine Tipton Linda Shaughnessy Jane Lynn Wedman

Socialettes and club events at United Presbyterian church

The Missionary Society meeting moved to the church tomorrow afternoon. Navy Mothers club Christmas party set for Mrs J C Hanna iman's home 630 Ash. Valley View community club traveled Friday night with Joel Nordeen showing Mackinac Island Chicago and Salem Ill. Mrs Clare Lewis led business. Refreshments by Mrs H R Perry with Mrs Howard Linneman assisting. About 30 attended. Omega Chapter Beta Sigma Phi program How's Your Conversation led by Mrs Charles Gillette hosted by Mrs Byron Faden. Mines members present included Robert Baer Al Beets Robert Pence Al Peterson Lloyd Prentice Jack Terrill John Kay Don Dumler. Job's Daughters received one petition at Masopic temple with investigating committee Opal Nearmyer Jill Jefferis Jane Cox. Christmas dance plans for Dec 28 with decorating Dec 27 28. officers' pictures for Masonic Digest Dec 21. Carolyn Christie librarian report. Attendance 60 members and five council members.

Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church Ee Navy Mothers Club J. C. Hannaiman Ash One Valley View Omega Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Charles Gillette Byron Faden Mines Robert Baer al Beets Robert Pence al Peterson Lloyd Prentice Jack Terrill John Kay Don Dumler Job Masopic Temple Opal Nearmyer Jill Jefferis Jane Cox Jon Dee Carolyn Christie

Club and group notices for community events

A dense listing shows multiple clubs and circles arranging meetings and activities. Names include Mrs. John Douglass and Mrs. Glenn White with event notes like gift exchanges and Christmas parties. Other groups such as Skilton Music Club Busy Bee Zigzaggers and Navy Mothers plan afternoon or evening gatherings at various locations.

League OF Women Voters John Douglass N.N Glenn White EB. M. Swangon Lee Plett L. W J. J. Smith H. B Rose Campbell Skilton Music Club R. R. Redmond Busy Bee John Montgomery Ferris Bailey G. C Lizzie Morgan Rantoul W. 5 Carl Grondart Seekers Ralph Ward Rebekahs Nltiation E. V. Meyer NAVY Mra J. C. Hannaman Ash W. M U. P. Church

Christmas Meeting At Century Fellowship Event

The annual Century Fellowship Christmas gathering was hosted Sunday night at the R. H. Curby home with co hosts Mr. and Mrs E S Bennett. Mrs Wax Ward led a music driven presentation of the Christmas story aided by Dr and Mrs S M Brockway and Mrs Charles Hawley at piano. W B Smith presented slides and a potluck supper followed a brief business session.

Century Felowship of the Federated Church Wax Ward Ward 5. M. Brockway Charles Hawley W. B. Smith

Christmas program at community house with new officers

The coff Christmas program will be held on December 20 at the community house with the session preceding it. New officers elected include President Mr. and Mrs. Max Ward, 1st Vice-President Mr. and Mrs. Ted Strain, Secretary-Treasurer Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers Clark. Thirty-year memory notes include pets and a local pet store offering animal items and decorations as Ottawa merchants promote shopping locally.

Max Ward Ted Strain Chalmers Clark

North Baptist organ fund drive boosts church gifts

A North Baptist church recruit class last evening offered a $50 love gift to the organ fund. Hostess Mrs. W H Hull and her daughter Bonnie led a program with songs and devotions by Mrs. Ben Printy and a business session by Mrs. Harry Hough. Mrs. A B Dyer gave the closing prayer, with many members and attendees named in attendance.

North Baptist Church Church Organ Fund W.H. Hull Bonnie Ben Printy Harry Hough A. B. Dyer Hemes Herbert Bishop Merrill Bliss Ed Brown Roy Campbell Carrie Davis Frank Davis Nellie Durbin Leona Ellers Dave Hudson Roy Jones Clarence Keefer William Latz Fred Lemon Leo Miller W.J.W. Miskimon J. M. Medlin J.T. Nicholson George Phibbs Lee Rundell Louis Sand Flora Pearenn

Wycoff Club Christmas Dinner at Lundstedt Home

The Wycoff club hosted a Christmas dinner Thursday at Mrs. Lawrence Lundstedt’s home with Mrs. C. W. Schneider assisting. Mrs. Ray Smith led the afternoon session. Devotions were by Mrs. W. C. Goodman and Mrs. G. W. Ponton, and a gift exchange occurred.

Wycoff Club Lawrence Lundstedt C. W. Schneider Ray Smith W. C. Goodman G. W. Ponton

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