Installation Of Mrs Pence As Worthy Patron Of Union Chapter 15
Mrs C J Pence was installed as worthy patron of Union Chapter No 15 Order of Eastern Star in an open ceremony at Masonic Temple. About 100 attended after a chapter meeting presided by retiring worthy matron Mrs Ray Talbott. Numerous officers were installed, a skit was performed, and gifts exchanged inclding the Emma Fish jewel. Refreshments followed with Christmas themed decor. Special guests included Mr and Mrs Douglas Crotty of Garden City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Pence
Union Chapter No. 15
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Ray Talbott
Lyle Fouts
Talbott
Lee Finch
Finch
Nancy Lamb
Robert Pence
Stalling Marshal
Claron Cordle
J. R. Henning
Elaine Smith
Quenemo
Lamb
Donart
C. R. Donart
Douglas Crotty
Garden City
Roy Donart
Lamar Phillips
Talbot
Emma Fish
Pence
Christmas week misc emails reflect on rights day and gifts
A newspaper note urges readers to send social items by Thursday for the Monday issue while pausing to reflect on Bill of Rights Day December 15. It recounts George Masons Virginia Declaration of Rights shaping the Constitution, Gunston Hall as a shrine near Alexandria, and a Christmas spruce gift from John Held. It also discusses parental toy choices and a three year old asking why Santa should bring a doll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Congress
George Mason
Washington
Gunston Hall
Alexandria
Dinner For Far And Near Club Delays Christmas Party
Far and Near Club met Thursday for a noon potluck hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Grant Carey. In the business session led by Mrs. Gene Domnanish, members voted to postpone the Christmas party to December 17. Mrs. Jim Cunningham led roll call. door prize awarded to Mrs. George Kensley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Carey
Jim Lancaster
Gene Domnanish
Jim Cunningham
George Kersley
Mark 68th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
Mr and Mrs BE Crawford of 628 S Mulberry marked their 68th wedding anniversary on December 15 at home. He is 89 and she 90, lifelong Franklin County residents, with 50 years in their current house. They participated in civic life and voted in every election, recalling their wedding at her parents home and a blizzard soon after. Their daughter from Joplin visited, pink and white cake was served, and many gifts arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Crawford
S. Mulberry
Crawford
Franklin County
Alfred ‘Crain
GG Club Party Honors Mrs Blunt at Holiday Gathering
Mrs Harold Letchworth hosted the GG Club yesterday for her mother Mrs J A Blunt. Eleven members exchanged gifts and visited as the home was festooned with Christmas decorations. Mrs Blunt and Mrs L P Moree helped serve refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Letchworth
GG Club
J. A. Blunt
Blunt
L. P. Moree
Holiday Cookies From Mrs Simmons Family Kitchen
A homemaker shares easy cookie and dessert ideas for holiday hosting. Recipes include Super Sugar Cookies, Oatmeal Cookies, Date Cake, Orange Pineapple Salad, Cream Wafers, and a Swedish Cream Wafer filling. Names: Mrs. Harold D. Simmons and Mrs. Leopold Hoppe. Recipes feature make-ahead tips and gift-angle.
Clergymen Should Not Drop In Without Calling First
Dear Ann Landers answers readers on etiquette for visitors including clergymen and hosts. She notes that no one should drop in unannounced, even clergy, and advises phoning first to ask if it is convenient, then explains how to handle awkward moments during house redecorating or visits. She also addresses a widow seeking advice on loneliness, a grandmother offering to host a granddaughter, and an 88 year old mother cared for by her daughter, emphasizing consideration and open communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Geraldine
Fort Lauderdale
Dear Am Landers
Landers
Shorten Skirt Without Hem Using Pleat Tucks
Heloise shares two quick methods to shorten a four inch long pleated skirt without adding a new hem. One relies on removing the waist band and zipper, reworking pleats, and resewing. the other uses stitching across three inches from the top and cutting off above the stitches, then reassembling the waist band for a clean finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Jewel McNeil
Jewel
Community club roster and events preview week
A dense listing of club meetings and activities across Ottawa and nearby groups. Mentions include Heta Sigma Phi Omega Chapter True Reindred B and P W Club North American Hotel Meals, Mothers clubs, Faith Lutheran Guild, Promenaders Square Dance, Lydia Circle Westminster U P Church, First Baptist and Methodist circles, Eastern Star and Rebekah groups, Eagles Auxiliary, Peoria Ladies Aid, Na om i Club dinners, Job's Daughters installation, and joint meetings with various circles. Names like Mrs Wallace Hart Mrs Rose Swords Mrs Bob Roberts recur. events span Monday to Saturday with times and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heta Sigma Phi
Wallace Hart
OMEGA
Bela Sigma Phi
Jay Saner
Mothers Club
Gené Miller
True
B&pw Club
Ottawa Horticulture Study Club
M._R. Shoger
P.E.O. ' Frienndship Circle
Reno's
Rose Swords
Faith Lutheran Guild
Bob Roberts
Union Chapel
Lydia
Westminster U.P. Church
First Baptist
Esther Greenman
Eileen James
S. R. McCrea
First Methodist
Deborah
Melvin Booth
Esther
W. c. Goodman
Martha
Rebekah
J. EB. Wallen
Ruth
Roy B. Church
CWF
Luther Stevens
Ross Nichols
Eastern Star
Senior Club Christmas Dinner Held
The Senior Club No 1 held its annual Christmas turkey dinner at the Youth Center with 47 members and two guests Mr and Mrs Albert Johnson. Mrs Maydle Graham presided as group sang America the Beautiful, flag salute, and a prayer by A J Brady. Readings included Christmas Bells are Ringing and May Your Wish Be There.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Center
Albert Johnson
Maydle Graham
A. J. Brady
Margaret Williams
Olivia Sieg
Fred Thomas
E. L. Cramer
G. V. Louk
Lillian Spears
Henry Smart
Tripoli
Nome
G. W. Ho
Society Notes Add On Page Six At Chanute Meeting
In Chanute, additions to Page Six society items feature Mrs Flora Sherman gifting a World War I veteran ward. Mrs Sieg discusses The Night Before Christmas and Message of Christmas. Mrs Lillian Spears performs Star of the East on piano. Mrs Graham notes Mona Lisa and other famous paintings, with Viola Robinson sharing further painting notes. Games and pantomimes followed.
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Clarence Rea
B. F. Carter
Melvin Seliers
William Ogle
Marshal
James Kilgore
Edith Moon
Adah
James Gillette
Victor Hughes
Louis Dale
Kenneth Norton
Electa
Melvin Dixon
Sentinel
Harold Tetwiler
C. Ray Smith
Jack Stevenson
Opal Howell
Ione Dragoo
Myron Steere
Joe Ferns
L.M
R. D. Waymire
White House
John Held
Salida
Cole
Held
Mark
GG Club Party
Harold D. Simmons
RFD 4
Simmons
C. Butler
Leopold Hoppe
Grace Episcopal
Harold Simmons
Lois Smith
F.L
Granny's
City Shoe Shop
Baxter
Don Waymire
Sarah and
Hizabeth
Don Waldo
Peoria Ladies Aid
Mike Lovell
J. C. Daugherty
Eagles
Earnest Workers
Naomi Club
Ioof Hall
Bulova
Elizabeth
Exquisita Casa
Arnold's Jewelry
Turkey & the Works
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