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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1966
Page
3
A reader asks about coworkers funding a monthly coffee allowance. Ann Landers suggests a $12 annual coffee assessment and possibly closing the kitchen if refused. A grandmother proposes picking up her grandson for morning care. a paper boy laments cold doorsteps and readers are urged to invite him in to thaw.
Mr and Mrs Richard Strobel of rural Richmond hosted a Sunday gathering in honor of Eva Hatten celebrating her 90th birthday. Present were Strobel’s daughter Mrs Kenneth Setter and family from Kansas City.
A Valentine dance hosted by the Wai Tea chapter of Beta Sigma Phi features Mrs. B F Bowers and the Daughters of the American Revolution Saturday. The event promotes social gathering and chapter activities with members in attendance.
The Williamsburg WSCS February meeting covered The Inclusive Church with Mrs. L A Green leading assisted by Mrs. George Turrell and Mrs. Etta McMillan. Devotions by Mrs. Pearl Butter cited Acts 2 1 8 and president Mrs. Jesse Edgecomb presided over business planning a training day for district officers. World Day of Prayer service set for 1 30 p m Friday Feb 25. Lene ton study Acts Then and Now to be taught by Mrs. Wayne Reichard. classes start in March. Members urged to bring their world Banks. Mrs. Elston Decker elected delegate to WSCS conference in Lawrence March 24 25. Meeting closed with benediction and refreshments by hostess committee Neal Forbes Alice Carrow L W Sutherland.
Delores Kraft hosted Legato Music Club at Mr. and Mrs. Don Yockey home. Members and guest Janice Kraft performed piano solos and duets. Prizes for practice hours awarded to Martha Hudelson and Delores Kraft by sponsor Mrs. R L Stevens. Valentine exchange held and refreshments served. next meeting planned for March.
Mrs. Louis Dale presided at a Social Order of Beauceant meeting in Masonic Temple. She read an invitation for assembly members to be guests of Independence Assembly No 150 for Friendship Day. Mrs. Billie McCreary and Mrs. Estel Northway will be guest officers. Later the annual installation of Knight Templars of Commandery No 11 occurred with L. Allen Troutman installed as eminent commander.
Mrs. Mary Black returned Thursday from a 10 day trip to Denver Colorado. She traveled with her son John his wife and daughter Janet Manhattan. They stayed with her brother William C Collins and other relatives. A government team from Kansas State University and Kansas University will dismantle and pack computers from two deactivated silo missile bases for shipment to the schools.
Mrs. Robert Kuiken entertained Wednesday afternoon for her daughter Kathi Jean Kuiken's seventh birthday. Guests included Christi Bowman Susie Rossman Tammy New Kem Strobel Lori Bobby Kuiken Lea Kuiken and Ramona Willy. Refreshments were served.
The Frances Willard Fruesta on February 15 at Elliott Hall, First Baptist, featured 12 women's church societies. Mrs. Harry Loyd presided. activities included devotions, temperance talks, a White Ribbon Recruit service, and a Frances Willard tribute with animal protection and welfare notes. Gifts to Day Care Center and overseas relief were noted along with member recognitions and displays.
Valley Chapel Ladies Society held a Thursday session with presiding officer Mrs. Harley Hume. Twelve members and two guests attended as Mrs. Russell Dyer and Mrs. Maude Dyer helped distribute new yearbooks. After refreshments, members packed homemade candy and cookie boxes for former members in nursing homes.
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