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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1959
Page
3
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union held its annual Christmas dinner at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. McConachie with about forty five attendees. Rev. W. A. Meineke gave thanks, Rev. Anthony Oddo led carols, and Rev. E. E. Caylor delivered the devotional on Luke.
Miss Dollie Eisminger led Skilton Music Club’s Christmas With Children program at Mrs. J R Henning’s home on Wednesday. Teddy North announced numbers including piano trio Kathy Sheldon Doug Dorkins David Thayer vocal trio Connie Terry and Robin Mohr reading Randy Roseberry piano solo Martin Williams vocal solo Ann Dorkins oboe solo Beth Butler with Nancy North. Twenty five members attended and Mrs Robert J Conaty supervised business.
Franklin County Medical Auxiliary members attended a Christmas party at Mrs. Floyd Minick’s home on Wednesday evening. The Four Gattens quartet including Don Lun ger, Carlos Pence, Floyd Smith and Harold Tickner performed. Mrs. Bill Osburn introduced them. Mrs. Frank Wise and Mrs. Lyle North led games, and a gift exchange followed by coffee poured by Mrs. A. Trump. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Francis Golden, Mr. Henry Colby and Mr. Joel Towner. Twenty-eight attended.
A family gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Will Meyersick home in Harris celebrated his 80th birthday with dinner and accordion and guitar music. Attendees included Johnnie Meyersick Wakarusa Charley Meyersick Oliver Cecil Meyersick Topeka Walter Meyersick Wichita Johnnie Kirkencall Harold Lane and family Shamley Emporia and John Reif Osage City.
The daughter born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Arthur Hufford of Pomona has been named Teresa Kay. She weighed seven pounds eight ounces.
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Elm Grove club held a luncheon yesterday at Mrs Clara Daugharthy's home. The centerpiece featured a potted poinsettia with 17 lap robes and one comforter donated for Crestview nursing home. Members exchanged gifts, identified secret pals, and read a letter from Stella Fouts now in Boise. Sixteen members attended.
The Busy Corner HDU held its annual turkey dinner and Christmas party yesterday at Mrs. Orville Glenn's home. Two long tables were decorated with holly, gold pine cones, and green candles by Mrs. Lester Hoff man. Gift exchange was led by Mrs. Ray Bloomer with Ivan Yingling, Mrs. Ray Bloomer, and Mrs. J. W. Burkdoll noted among attendees. Twenty two people were present.
A ceremonial White Shrine event was held last evening with Mrs. John Rodgers of Quenemo presiding. Tak ing the degrees were Mr. and Mrs. George Kelley of Pomona and Mrs. Marge Keller. Mrs. Hazel Leger of Massachusetts was introduced and welcomed. Visitors from Lawrence attended. Mrs. Lamar Phillips and Mrs. Harold Tetwiler assisted in serving refreshments. Fifty attended.
Socialettes Good Cheer Birthday Club gathered with Mrs. Roy Taylor in Ottawa with Mrs. Martha Morgan as hostess. Officers elected included Mrs. W. H. Williams president and Mrs. Maude Evans vice president. Bi monthly meetings were set, gifts were exchanged from a lighted tree, and the W F W Auxiliary planned fruit baskets and Christmas treats for shut in members. Bowling team to Wichita in January. Emery Green Social club added Mrs. Dale Shelton and Mrs. Chester Louderback. Secret pals revealed in a gift exchange. Job's Daughters to meet Monday. Homaker Club had a Christmas luncheon at Mrs. Clarence Hegberg’s with gifts exchanged. R E M club elected officers and exchanged recipes.
President Mrs A M Sieg and Mrs Anna Bryan presided last evening with 40 attendees including secretary treasurer and vice president. Identities of secret pals were disclosed and new names drawn. Twelve attended. Tally Mission Circle organized the potluck event.
A brief club forecast notes a Saturday event hosted by the City Teachers Wives group at Garfield School. Details suggest a dinner gathering with local participation and community focus.
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