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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1956

Page

3

Christmas In Ottawa Kiwanis Party and Holiday Visits

Ottawa news notes a Kiwanis Christmas party at Mrs Lyle Grier’s new home with a slide program by Miss Lanah Cameron, gift exchange, and refreshments. The item lists numerous local families visiting for Christmas and a Sacred Heart school program with Santa gifts. Several hundred readers are noted in event and visiting guest lists across Ottawa, Quenemo, Lawrence, and surrounding areas.

Lyle Grier Griers Lanah Cameron Walt Coburn Charles Queen Bernard Didde Earl Harris

Elm Grove club hosts Turkey Dinner meeting

Mrs Glenn Lancaster led an all day Elm Grove club meeting on Thursday with the club furnishing the noon turkey. Mrs Roy Swank supervised business and devotions. Enrollment added Mrs Eldon Turner to the group as a new member during the gift exchange from the lighted tree.

Glenn Lancaster Elm Grove Club Roy Swank Eldon Turner W. H Williams The Mines J. D. Brown Mabel Woodburn Louis Turner Charles Terry Cecil Spratt Kathy George Puvogel Earl Pope Connie Rex Dean Ivan McFadden Ernest Lawrance Jill Routh Hoopes Carl Channon Misses May Taylor Hattie Marshall Stella Fouts

Christmas Meeting at Baxter Social Hour Club

The Baxter Social Hour club held a Christmas meeting Thursday with Mrs. L. E. Allen reading the Christmas story and Mrs. Don Waymire assisting. Mrs. James Allen led business and accompanied carols. Members shared Christmas memories, exchanged gifts, revealed pals, and drew new names. Candy boxes were packed for shut ins. A large decorated tree completed the scene.

Baxter Social Hour Club L. E. Allen Don Waymire James Allen

Christmas Program at Spring Creek Grows With Student Performances

Spring Creek school pupils and teacher Mrs Byron Figgins presented a Christmas program on Wednesday evening featuring vocal and piano music, playlets, recitations, and gifts from Santa Claus. Students listed include Eddie Seyler Linda Broers Lonnie Broers Nancy Hull Albert Carpetner Carolyn Marilyn Troy Brittingham Bradford Tamaras Cena O'Dea. Mrs Figgins re-

Spring Creek Byron Figgins Eddie Seyler Linda Lonnie Broers Nancy Hull Albert Carpenter Carolyn Marilyn Troy Brittingham Bradford Tamaras Cena O'Dea Santa Claus Figgins

Local pupils and community share gifts and treats

Mrs. Tom, O'Dea, and Geri Sue Figgins assisted with the music as gifts from pupils and the community were received. There were rats, pop-corn balls and fruit for all present. Names includeine Bruner, Brenda, John Cole, Frank Davidson, Kenneth Pennington, Bud Stottlemire, Tommy, Blanche Tucker, Darren Ingraham, Lea and Bobby Kuiken.

Ine Bruner Brenda John Cole Frank Davidson Kenneth ‘Pennington Bud Stottlemire

Election And Luncheon Get-Together Club Officers Elected

The club elected officers at their meeting held Thursday at Mrs. Jim Gregg's home with Mrs. Keith Davidson as president and Mrs. Gregg as vice president. New officers include secretary Mrs. John Higdon and treasurer Mrs. Bruce Welton, while Mrs. Bob Kuiken won the door prize. The gathering followed a 1 o'clock luncheon and included guests Mrs. Junior Ingraham and Miss Arlis Loyd who joined the group. Presents were exchanged from the Christmas tree as new member names were drawn.

Jim Gregg Keith Davidson Gregg John Higdon Bruce Welton Bob Kuiken Clarence Burnett Junior Ingraham Arlis Loyd Clyde Brockus Larry Howard Brown Earl Bruner Way

Cedar House Nursing Home Employees Hold Christmas Party

Employees of Cedar House nursing home No 1 gathered Wednesday evening at Mr and Mrs Jim Waring’s home for a Christmas party with refreshments and a Santa Claus gift exchange. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charlie Hodgson Mr and Mrs Charles Colan Mr and Mrs Everett Finch and several others.

Cedar House Nursing Home No. 1 Jim Waring Santa Claus Charlie Hodgson Charles Colan Everett Finch the Mines Louise Martin Emma Walker Blanche Barnes Cora Davis Ora Vail Ruth Hoyt Maxine Collins Anita Robinson Lola Hudson

Oakland School Christmas Program Highlights by Miss Nordyke

Oakland children presented a Christmas program Friday night directed by teacher Miss Mabel Nordyke. The school event showcased student performances and festive recitals under her guidance.

Oakland Mabel Nordyke

Christmas Play and Recital Features Local Children

The event showcased songs readings two plays a piano solo and a tableau with children Allen Mary Ellen Crawford Jack Helen Jim Lederer Johan Howell Ricky Fisher Carol Stoffer Jo Anne Jimm Beesley Jerry and Janice Yost. Mrs Harold Yost accompanied. Santa Claus visited and a Christmas basket of food was collected for a family. Candy was served.

Allen Mary Ellen Crawford Jack Helen Jim Lederer Johan Howell Ricky Fisher Carol Stoffer Jo Anne Jimm Beesley Jerry Janice Yost Harold Yost Santa Claus

Christmas Party by Royal Neighbors at Mrs Boyke Home

Royal Neighbors held their annual Christmas party at Mrs Paul Boyke s home on Friday with Mrs Harry Loyd as co host. Members recalled past Christmas events while singing carols led by Mrs Boyke on the accordion. A gift exchange and refreshments followed.

Royal Neighbors Paul Boyke Harry Loyd Boyke

Double pork chops stuffed and baked

Two pork chops are prepared with pockets cut into them then filled and baked. The method yields a dish featuring a stuffed center and a finished crusty exterior.

Marriage of Rosemary Cole and Roy Latimer

Rosemary Cole daughter of Mr and Mrs Jodia Cole and Roy Latimer son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Latimer were married November 17 at Centropolis Christian church with Rev Don Hood officiating Attendants were the groom's brother and his wife They reside at 423 S Cedar Rosemary is a Apanoose high school graduate and works at Made ODay plant Roy attended Ottawa high school and works for the Santa Fe railroad

Rosemary Cole Jodia Cole Roy Latimer Ralph Latimer S. Cedar Centropolis Christian Church Don Hood Appanoose High School Made O'Day Plant Ottawa High School Santa Fe Railroad

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