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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1957
Page
5
Charles L. Anspach, president of Central Michigan College, gives a Christmas talk extolling life’s value through giving. The piece notes women and other groups report Christmas gift drives to missions, shut-ins, and those in need, underscoring sharing as the season’s joy.
A reader shares a peppermint mint recipe and notes on Christmas decorations. The column invites readers to send in holiday news about family gatherings and occurrences, recalling Ottawa area interest. Mrs. C. C. Riddle displays a white feather Christmas tree, while Mrs. John Okerberg provides mint recipe used at her son’s wedding reception.
The Women’s Missionary Council of Pomona Assembly of God Church held its annual Christmas exchange at the church on Wednesday with Mrs Pete Ratzlaff as hostess and games organizer. Secret pals were revealed and new pairings drawn. Plans were made to send fruit baskets to shut ins and cards to missionaries in service. Refreshments were served.
A daughter born yesterday to Sgt and Mrs Vernon Dunn of Carbondale is named Debra Jean She weighed 9 pounds 14 ounces Mrs Dunn is formerly Claudine Warbritton daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Warbritton Williamsburg The report identifies family ties and birth details from local residents.
Monday through Saturday features a string of club events and parties led by C W B C Mrs John Fisher and many local groups. Included are Christmas parties at MSP M S P Omicron Omega, registrants like Mrs Gardner Campbell and Mrs Lloyd Prentice, plus gatherings from National Guard Wives to Navy Mothers and Christian Church circles with times such as 7 30 p m and 2 p m.
Cynthia Diane Frake was born December 7 to Mr. and Mrs. Burlin Franke of Overland Park weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Stankard of Princeton and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Franke of Kansas City.
Royal Neighbors elected Mrs. Charles Zook as oracle with a full slate of officers including Mrs. Howard Smith as vice oracle and Mrs. Florence Cates as recorder. The charter was draped for two deceased members, and gifts were presented to bride Mrs. Glenn Miller and departing member Mrs. Chester Louderback.
Seasonal motifs adorn the ta page of the Ottawa Herald dated Saturday December 14, 1957, adding festive touches to the issue’s layout and early holiday features.
Janet Warner and Nancy Bullock hosted last evening's Musical Minor Club Christmas gathering at the Bullock residence. The program featured Christmas piano music, carol singing, and an honor student award for Connie Lloyd. Gift exchange followed, with a gift given to sponsor Mrs. M. A. Welty, and refreshments served by family members.
Other members playing were Patricia Sievers, Penny Schnoke, Lorena Martin, Rita Hardesty, Connie Giger, Trudy Day, Beth Butler, Rodney Brown, Scotty Killough and Bobby Southard.
A local club held an all day meeting with Mrs. Jim DeWitt serving dinner. Members exchanged gifts and planned to deliver potted plants to shut‑ins. Larry Bones gave a reading. Mrs. Albert Hamm narrated The Little Lame Lamb. Mrs. Marlene Carey joined. secret pals were revealed as new names were drawn. Visitors included Jim DeWitt, Harley Hume, Ralph Overstreet, Larry Bones, and Linda Perry.
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