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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1955

Page

10

Friends Call at Bow ers Open House for 45th Anniversary

Nearly 300 guests attended the Bow ers home yesterday for an open house celebrating Mr and Mrs Ben F Bowers upcoming 45th wedding anniversary. Hosts assisted by sons Ben, Sheldon, and William Bowers of Wichita Mission and Ottawa. other Ottawans and relatives attended.

Ben F. Bowers Mrs Bowers Ben $ Vet's Wichita Sheldon Bow See Erate Ers Mission William §. Bowers Ottawa Bowers Franklin County Cedar Street Mr. Bowers Herbert Franklin Sheldon Sheldon O. U Sheldon Hall

Socialettes Naomi Club Christmas Dinner and Meeting

The Socialettes Naomi club held its annual covered dish dinner and Christmas party Friday with officers hosting. A business session, gift exchange, and a program led by Mrs. Ben Gibson took place. Nineteen people attended including visitors Mrs. Robert Miller and Mesars. Ben Gibson.

Naomi Club Ben Gibson Robert Miller

G.G. Club Holds Annual Christmas Party

Mrs. J. A. Blunt hosted the G. G. club annual Christmas party on Friday. After visiting, members exchanged gifts and enjoyed refreshments. Members listed include Mies, W. S. Barnett, F. E. Fiehler, Don Harbison, J. F. Heckman, Russell Howard, F. J. Lundstedt, A. E. Macoubrie, A. F. Senter, F. C. Stockford and Sadie Steele.

J. A. Blunt G. G. Club Mies W. S. Barnett F. E. Fiehler Don Harbison J. F. Heckman Russell Howard F. J. Lundstedt A. E. Macoubrie A. F. Senter F.C. Stockford Sadie Steele

Zinn-Followell Wedding in First Methodist Chapel

Judy Zinn daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Zinn of Osawatomie wed Gary Followell son of Mr and Mrs Owen Followell in the First Methodist church Ottawa. Double ring ceremony conducted by Rev Charles P Knight with music by Mrs R L Stevens and vocal by Joan Grogan. Officiants and guests noted. couple planning a home at 6258 Main. Savings bonds cited as investment.

Judy Zinn C. W. Zinn Osawatomie Gary Followell Owen Followell Mulberry First Methodist Church Ottawa Charles P. Knight R. L. Stevens Joan Grogan William Christopher Hon‘or Faille Kent Arnold Almost Fel Howship Hall Charles Redman Bertha Davis George Glover Main Followell Ottawa High School Osawatomie High School

Melody Music Club Christmas Party at Gardier Campbells

Cheryl Rae Campbell entertained the Melody Music Club Friday at her parents home the Gardier Campbells for a Christmas party. Members enjoyed Christmas music a reading a group carols gifts to sponsor Mrs Stevens and refreshments were served. Next meeting set with Janice Wittmeyer on Jan 23 with several guests and other members listed.

Cheryl Rae Campbell Melody Music Club Gardier Campbells C. W. Henning R. H. Kelley R. L. Stevens Karen Sue ‘Briggs Stevens Frank W. E. Caldwell Philip W. H. Wittmeier Susie Carol Henley Candy Wail Deanna Lefgree Anna lJames Fam Adamsoz Vicki Kelley Becky Welton Priscilla Carley Joy Caldwell Eunice Caldwell Margaret Henning Janice Wittmeser Patty Henley Nanjey Hewitt

Birthday Club selects officers at all day meet

G.C. Birthday Club observed the birthday of Mrs H R Williams at an all day meeting Wednesday. Officers elected include president Mrs W H Williams vice president Mrs Maude Evans secretary treasurer Mrs B H Anderson and reporter Mrs Ernest Lowrance Secret pals were revealed with gift exchanges from the Christmas tree Mrs Cecil Morgan was a guest Other members listed include the Mines Ray Evans Earl Phares James Russell ST Fisher Maggie Plough Mary Mack Jill Lowrance Mary and Roger Evans.

C. Birthday Club H. R. Williams W. H. Williams Maude Evans B. H. Anderson Ernest Lowrance Cecil Morgan The Mines Ray ‘Evans Earl Phares James Russell St, Fisher Maggie Plough Mary Mack Bob Rodgers Jill Lowrance Mary Roger Evans

Ottawa Tractor Co. employees honor owner on anniversary

Employees at Ottawa Tractor and Implement Co. hosted a surprise party for owner Glenn Underwood and Mrs. Underwood Friday night at Hill Forest Dining Room. The event celebrated his first anniversary as owner with a decorated cake and a program including movies and slides from Alaska and Syracuse views. Gift presented to Mr Underwood, attendees included Jim Hudnall and others, plus Mr. and Mrs. Beeson and Ward families.

Ottawa Tractors and Implement Co Glenn Underwood Jim Hudnall Blackman

Ottawa Herald Recipe Card for Sugar Molasses Cookies

Recipe from Ottawa Herald lists ingredients including sugar shortening eggs molasses cinnamon cloves and ginger with salt flour and a chocolate? mix. Cream sugar and shortening then add eggs and molasses, blend with dry ingredients. Chill dough, form balls, roll in sugar and bake ten minutes at 408 degrees.

Christmas Party Brings Ottawa Odd Fellows and Rebe kahs

The Ottawa Odd Fellows and Rebekahs joint Christmas party was held Friday evening at the hall with 75 attendees. Committee members included Marvin Palmer Ernest Lawrance Mrs M L Sellers and Mrs Adam Wicke. A decorated supper followed by Christmas carols with Jolene Brink on piano. Mrs Sellers spoke of celebrations in other lands. The trio Joe Blake violin Bol Phillips guitar and Ioah McFadden piano performed several numbers and treats were shared.

Ottawa Odd Fellows Rebe‘kahs Marvin Palmer Ernest Lawrance M. L. Sellers Adam Wicke Barbles Jolene Brink Sellers Joe Blake Bol 'Phillips Ioah McFadden

Loyalty Fellowship Meets at Federated Church

The Loyalty Fellowship of the Federated church met Friday with Mrs. W. B. Smith as hostess. Assisting with the covered dish dinners were Mrs. William Gamble, a guest, and Mrs. William Ward. Visitors included Fred McCune, Robert Kerr, and W. Smith. The program featured hymns, a WB! quiz, a reading of The Legend of the Black Madonna, and remarks by Rev. William Ward and Lena Tickner. There were 12 members.

Loyalty Fellowship of Federated Church W. B. Smith William Gamble William Ward Fred McCune Robert Kerr W. Smith TheLegend Lena Tickner

Jaycee Jaynes Christmas Party Held At Mrs North Home

Jaycee Jaynes held their annual Christmas party Friday night at Mrs A Hy North s home. A game and a gift exchange were enjoyed. Refreshments were served by the social committee led by Mrs Charles Mavity Jr Mrs Eugene Harford and Mrs Robert W White. Guest included Mrs Bernard Hawley of Chicago former member. Other members listed included the Mines Klyde Hashagen Lyle North Gene Mavity James Warnock George Dunkin Jr A E Knoeppel Bryce Wantland and Robert Stewart.

Jaycee Jaynes A. Hy North Charles Mavity, Jr Eugene Harford Robert W. , White Bernard Hawley Chicago The Mines Klyde Hashagen Lyle North Gene Mavity James Warnock George Dunkin, Jr A. E. Knoeppel Bryce Wantland Robert Stewart

Ottawa Society Christmas Dinner Hosts Past Presidents Club

Mrs. Merle James hosted the Past Presidents club Christmas celebration on December 19 1940. A noon dinner was served and roll call item was What I want for Christmas. Mrs. M N Morgan led a business session. Tea towel showers honored December birthday honorees Mrs. John Dial and Mrs. T M Happy.

Merle James Past Presidents Club M. N. Morgan John Dial T. M

Ottawa Herald Seeks Young Cooks For Favorite Recipe Feature

The Ottawa Herald invites young readers to submit Christmas friendly and year round recipes for its favorite recipe column. Today’s recipe is by a local young cook and asks others to bring in recipes or pictures. Submit during the holiday break for a chance to be featured.

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Christmas gathering arranged by Mrs Cannady

Arranged about a Christmas tree were distributed by Mrs. F. Cannady. Mr. James and Merle James Jr. were present for dinner. Other members were the Mmes Eric Biederman G A Eldridge T W Evans Charles Peterson George Rule and R T Waddell and Miss Clara Kaiser.

Novel Pageant At Baldwin Church Christmas Pageant at Baldwin Church

A Baldwin Methodist church school presents the Christmas Pageant of the Holy Grail on December 21 at 7 30 p m. Cast members come from intermediate and high school divisions with King Arthur and six Knights of the Round Table as the central figures. The program blends the Holy Grail search with the Christmas story featuring special music by the Altar Choir of First Methodist and Christmas songs by younger departments. Joyce Raye Patterson directs with co chairmen Mrs Don Nutt and Mrs Jack Austin supervising the Christmas committee. Other listed participants include Mrs James Leitaker Mrs E J Crague Everett Bailey Eugene Kramer and Miss Lynn McClentic. The article also notes a distance fact about London to Bombay.

Baldwin Methodist Church King Arthur Knights of the Round Table First Methodist Joyce Raye Patterson Kansas Don Nutt Jack Austin James Leitaker E. J. Crague Everett Bailey Eugene Kramer Lynn McClentic

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