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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1955

Page

3

Army Mothers Club elects officers on Tuesday

Army Mothers club elected officers Tuesday afternoon led by Mrs. Albert Johnson as commander with several vice commanders and staff officers. The group reported ongoing rehabilitation activity sending 340 pounds of rug rags 26 pairs scuffies 128 magazines 85 puzzles and six bibs to veteran hospitals and Winter General hospital gift shop in Topeka. Readings included vocal and piano solos by Linda Detwiler tap dances by Janis Detwiler and a gift exchange. Thirty-three members attended with refreshments served.

Winter General Hospital Topeka Linda Detwiler Janis Detwiler Mies William Gossett Ray Harper Albert Graffham Eli Clavel

Club Forecast Friday Event Notes

Friday club notes show a schedule of gatherings. Jaycee Jaynes and Mrs A TW host North Pairmount birthday celebrations while Jim Dewitt presides at the Emery Green social supper for families with a gift exchange. NAOMI hosts a neon covered dish dinner with a gift exchange at C.F. hall. Rebekah Christmas party by 1.0.0.F at hall in the evening.

Jaycee Jaynes Mra. A. TW North Pairmount Jim Dewitt Emery Green School For Families Fred Shoemaker Naomi C.F. Hall I C.f.rebekah Hall

Marriage Licenses Listed for Ottawa Pair

Robert Lee Armstrong aged 24 of Ottawa and Carrie Marie Bell aged 15 of Ottawa obtained marriage licenses. The record notes their names and ages as filed in the Ottawa registrar’s office.

Robert Lee Armstrong Ottawa Carrie Marie Bell

Ottawa Couple Announces Engagement at Ottawa High

Mr and Mrs J W Taylor of 1420 S Main announce the engagement of their daughter Maureen Sue to Gerald Allen Thompson son of Mr and Mrs P F Thompson of 603 W 19th Miss Taylor is a senior in Ottawa high school Mrs Thompson is employed with Capital Truck Lines The wedding is planned for next June

J. W. Taylor S. Main Maureen Sue Gerald Allen Thompson P. F. Thompson Miss Taylor Ottawa High School Thompson Capital Truck Lines

Musical Minors Club Christmas Party Hosted by Geiss Family

Ann Geiss hosted the Musical Minors club Christmas party at her parents home, with Christmas decorations and carols around a lit tree. Members performed duets, exchanged gifts, and enjoyed refreshments and holiday favors. Guests and members named include the Mohermans, Warners, Sievers, Fredriksons, Baxters, Wheeler, Southard, Colby, Day, Dorkins, and the Geiss children.

Ann Geiss Musical Minors Club Glenn Geiss Neal Baxter Roger Fredrikson M. A. Welty Ann Jean

Dinner Meeting Seeks Christmas Service at Trinity Church

The Seeks class held a covered dish dinner in Trinity Methodist church basement with group singing led by Mrs. Charles Peterson and prayers by Mrs. Barnes. Members and guests included H. D. Plank Charles Peterson Leo Kirkwood W. W. Rodgers Emile Barnes Rev R. B. Craig Fred Mary Linda George Mack and others. fifty five cards and forty eight calls were reported.

Trinity Methodist Church Charles Peterson Barnes Messrs Mmes H. D. Plank Leo Kirkwood W. W. Rodgers Emile Barnes R. B. Craig Fred Mary Linda George Mack The Mines Ira Ackley G. L. Bolton Ida Fisher Id Hazen Hazel Harrison Clyde Selby Jess Young Maude Haight Rosa Nightwine E. H. Tipton Miss Hope Mott Jean Hazen

Mrs Sheldon to visit Walnut Creek and San Diego

Socialettes report Mrs. C. M. Sheldon leaves Sunday night for Walnut Creek California to spend holidays with daughter Mrs Leonard Barker Sheldon and Vicki. After New Year Mr Sheldon will join her in Walnut Creek for a visit. They plan a trip to San Diego to see Mrs Sheldon's sisters before returning home.

C. M. Sheldon Walnut Creek Calif Leonard Barker Sheldon Vicki Mr. Sheldon San Diego

Baked Pears With Orange Sauce Recipe Feature

A Friday fare dessert showcases baked pears filled with orange scented brown sugar, then roasted in a 375 degree oven with orange juice and sherry. The dish serves four and is part of a larger menu including baked fish, potatoes, peas, salad and bread.

Christmas Tree Lime Gelatin Dessert Recipe

Christmas tree shaped lime gelatin dessert with fruit cocktail and nuts. Dissolve gelatin in hot water, add juices, chill, fold in fruit and nuts, mold into trees, top with whipped cream and cherries, serving as dessert or salad with lettuce. Makes 8 servings.

Joint Class Dinner For Brethren Met At North American

The Christmas dinner for the Church of the Brethren’s Joint Class Dinner Friendly Forum was held last evening at the North American hotel. The program featured carols, scripture, two Christmas stories, prayers, and a benediction by Rev. Gerald Mease. Attendees included Mrs. Mease, Mrs. Talley, Mr. Moody, Mr. Keelin, Miss Cleo Overstreet, and many others such as W. B. DeVilbiss, Russell Wray, Neal Saylor, Albert Baldwin, John Allen, Louis Turner, Glenn Gould, Dudley Gibson, Wilbur Dunbar, Ernest Watkins, Alvin West, Eugene Ward, Barrett, Whitaker, and Roy Gerhard.

Ottawa League hears Rep Robert A Anderson on Kansas tax

Rep Robert A Anderson chairman of the Kansas House Ways and Means Committee spoke to the Ottawa League of Women Voters at the Co-Op building. He described revenue proposals from the Legislative Council and noted the state may now incur debt under Kansas statutes. He answered questions at the end.

Ottawa League of Women Voters Robert A. Anderson Kansas Co-Op Anderson House Ways and Means Kansas Legislature Legislative Council

Foreign students share Christmas customs at church circle

The Ruth Paul Circle of First Baptist heard three Ottawa University foreign students Lily Feng Formosa Hisham Afghani Palestine and Stephen Anazia Africa speak on Christmas customs. Nellie Teague led devotions. Mrs Higgins with Mrs Gillette played violin while the group sang Silent Night. Closing prayer by Mrs Moon. Hostess Mrs B F Park.

Ruth Paul First Baptist Church Ottawa University Lily Feng Formosa Hisham Afghani Palestine Stephen Anazia Africa Nellie Teague Jack Higgins Raymond Gillette Glen Moon B. F. Park

Assistants Named in Local Event Report

The article lists Mrs. Jack Higgins, Mrs. Orlis Cox, and Miss Della Welton as assistants to the primary organizer, detailing roles and responsibilities within the event's operations.

Jack Higgins Orlis Cox Della Welton

Christmas Circle Meeting at North Baptist Church

Friendship Circle of the North Baptist church held a Tuesday program with Mrs. Clarence Keith. Mrs. Jim Richardson presented the program, presiding officer was Mrs. Ben Nicholas. Mrs. Frank Bogard opened with prayer and Mrs. William Luce led devotions. Katherine Long, missionaries in Assam, sent a White Cross recognition letter. Mrs. Donald Woodward offered the closing prayer. Seventeen members attended. refreshments and a gift exchange followed.

Friendship Circle of the North Baptist Church Teir Clarence Keith Jim Richardson Ben Nicholas Frank Bogard William Luce White Cross Katherine Long Assam Donald Woodward

Festive Ham Slice for Holiday Midweek Meal

A mid week ham slice is glazed with brown sugar and plum juice. Bake at 300 degrees for one hour turning once. Add plums from a No 303 can and bake 15 minutes longer until tender.

Store Dinner Party at Hillcrest Dining Room

Edmiston store employees held a Tuesday dinner at Hillcrest dining room with a Christmas gift exchange. Sam Gray served as master of ceremonies and led carols while Richard Johnson played an accordion solo. Barbara Johnson and Janice Kinzer sang, joined by many others including Claude Guy Jim Salmon V S Crofts Jim Kinzer Eddie Kathy Clifford Johnson Mrs Gray Mrs Edna Stinson and Mrs Arthur Brink.

Edmiston Hillcrest Sam Gray Richard Johnson Barbara Johnson Janice Kinzer Claude Guy Jim Salmon V. S. Crofts Jim Kinzer Eddie Kathy Clifford Johnson Gray Edna Stinson Arthur Brink

Christmas Supper At H B Club Hosts Exchange Gifts

The H B Club held a covered dish Christmas supper at Mrs. Leo Howard's home last evening. Gifts were exchanged under a lighted tree. Special guest Mrs. H A Boyle of China Lake California visits with sister Mrs. Rose Campbell for the holidays. Attending were Nellie Brown Merrill Bliss Clarence Keefer Glen Wesen Levier Hough Emmett Taylor Harry Hjorth Rose Campbell Ralph Williams and Emile Barnes.

H. B. Club Leo Howard H. A. Boyle China Lake Calif Rose Campbell The Mines Nellie Brown Merrill Bliss Clarence Keefer Glen Wesen Levier Hough Emmett Taylor Harry Hjorth Ralph Williams Emile Barnes

Christmas Party Of North Baptist Recruit Class Hosts Potluck

Mrs Leo Howard led the North Baptist Recruit class annual Christmas party with a potluck supper. Roll call cited Bible verses, carols were sung, and devotions featured a Christmas story by Mrs Clyde Zielsdorf and a poem by Mrs A D Oyer. Gifts were exchanged and presented to President Mrs Clarence Keefer and teachers Mrs Frank Davis and Mrs Oyer.

Leo Howard North Baptist Clyde Zielsdorf A. D. Oyer Clarence Keefer Frank Davis J. H. Medlen Leona Eller W. V. Latz Dave Hudson Frank Bell

Meat loaf muffins offer quick individual servings

Meat loaf mixture baked in muffin pans creates tiny individual loaves for easy serving and portion control. The technique yields moist meat with crusty edges and is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

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