Surprise Visit Sparks Infant Shower At Ottawa Club
Lois Smith notes a weekend surprise visit by five groups planning an infant shower for their six children. Attendees from Ottawa and nearby towns attended meals at the Meineke and Steel homes. A Washington's Birthday theme with red, white and blue colored decorations marked events, with notable guests including Mrs. Esth er Farnsworth of Chicago and True Kindred leaders at a Masonic temple reception for Mrs. J. R. Raffelock and husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manders
William A
Jeke
East 4Th
Ottawa
Claude Iriss
Washington
Emmett
Ida
John Richards
Burlington
Arthur Meineke
Oskaloosa
Ethel Briggs
C. E
Centropolis
Grace Kaeckell
Louis Dale
Steele
Appalthe Mines
Ernest Baldwin
H. F. Noose
Duvall
Lyle Hanes
Steel Home
Meineke
Esther Farnsworth
Chicago
Masonic Temple
J. R. Raffelock
Raffelock
True Kindred of
Kansas
J A Brown
C. W. Waymire
M. L. Sellers
George Randall
Stelle Gmith Channan Tateadanaday
Wedding Vows Exchanged at First Methodist Chapel
Bonnie Rhoads of Ottawa wed Charles J. Rhoads in a First Methodist ceremony. Attendants included sister-in-law Mrs. Douglas Rhoads and Marcia Enlow. Reception at Ottawa Country Club followed. couple to reside in Kansas City after March 7. The bride, a KU nursing graduate, works at KU Medical Center. The groom, a KU engineering graduate, is with Procter and Gamble in KC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Bonnie
Charles J. Rhoads
Ottawa
Cage
G. R. Fosmire
J. R. Henning
Douglas Rhoads
Marcia Enlow
Minneapolis
Minn
William Krone
Lawrence
Mel Phingston
Ron Larson
Kansas City
Ottawa Country Club
Johon Harper
Freda Ann Drake
Jack Frenkel
the Groom
University of Kansas Engineering School
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Proctor and Gamble Manufacturing Co
Community clubs and figures listed in midweek forecast
A compact roster of local groups and leaders appears in a midweek club forecast: Child Study chaired by Mrs Robert Andree, Tomto-Teen led by Lowell Fouts, Brilon Music Club, Youth program, Medical Auxiliary led by Mrs D G Laury, Lafalot, Mrs Scott Blaw, and the Peoria and Briles community groups. Sugar cane cultivation note places the era at under five centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Andree
Lowell Fouts
Brilton Music Club
Medical Auxiliary
Mra
D. G. Laury Lafalot
Scott Blaw
Rebekaha
Peoria
Briles
Centropolis
Community League OF Women Voters
Harold Crawford
Reds Claim Lead In Atomic Race
London report says the Soviet Union claims leadership in producing both atomic and hydrogen weapons ahead of the United States. Lt Gen Sergei Shatilov spoke on Moscow radio ahead of Red Army Day celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Soviet Union
Red Army
Sit
United States
Moscow Radio
Sergei
Shatislev
Looking Back at Ottawa Society Feb 21 1940 Bridge Winners
The regular Tuesday afternoon bridge tournament was held at Mrs. Lillard Mc Clay's home. High scores were by Mrs. A. J. Rees and Mrs. BE. L. Sharon. Second high went to Mrs. John B. Pierson and Mrs. J. Beck. Other players included Mines Howard Conrad Harold Liggett G. D. Weilepp H. R. Webster Harley Davis Roy Churchill Fleming Ross R. W. Satterlee A. M. Gallatin George Spears Irvin Williams Lacy Dyer Edward Nelson Minor Joe Hartley Harley Gover and F. M. Koff from Waverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillard McClay
A. J. Rees
BE. L. Sharon
John B. Pierson
J. §. Beck
Mines
Howard Conrad
Harold Liggett
G. D. Weilepp
H. R. Webster
Harley Davis
Roy Churchill
Fleming Ross
R. W. Satterlee
A. M. Gallatin
George Spears
Irvin Williams
Waverly
Lacy Dyer
Edward Nelson
Joe Hartley
Harley Gover
F. M. Koff
Aid Bill Out Of Committee In Topeka House Action
In Topeka the House Education Committee voted 13 4 to send the $6 250 000 high school aid bill to the floor noting it as a Gov freee Hall priority. Chairman Marvin Cox urged prompt action and the panel approved changes to the distribution formula including a deduction equal to one mill levy in the aiding county and raised the per pupil guarantee for the first 60 pupils in each school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka U
Freee Hall
House Education Committee
Marvin Cox
R-Kingman
Kansas Assn
Ambassadors Host Private London Housewarming Dinner
An informal evening event in London features the American ambassador Winthrop Aldrich and his wife hosting guests at his new residence Winfield House. Queen Elizabeth I is seen mingling in the crowd while a separate private “do” is attended by the Queen. The festivities coincide with George Washington's birthday celebrations and a stunning display as avalanches roar from northern Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Queen Elizabeth I
George Washington
Thatcher
U. S
Winthrop Aldrich
Italy
Winfield House
Barbara
Europe
Wink ‘Hutton
Scotland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Women’s Page Society
Lois Smith
City Teachers Wives
City Teachers Wives Club
Garfield School
H. A. Parker
Norris Burke
Leroy Hood
Richard Bird
P. R. Jamison
Parker
Burke
Hood
Bird
Paul Perkins
Whaawaee
Aieewuus
George Sherman
Charles W.ilobwe
Belgian Congo
Watts
G. W. Ponton
Chester Roberts
Shawnee Wasl
Nationa
Comal Geographic Society
Rhoads
Charles G. Krone
Charles H. Krone
Jack Day
Betty Bethel
Pomona
Pittsburg State College
Industrial Education Club
Miss Bethel
R. H. Bethel
Charles G. Krome
Wright Studio
Chevrolet
Hewitt Chvrolet Co
Ottawa, Kansas
Soran
Windsor
Studebaker Club
Larkwood
Lily Stocking
Ottawa Society
ST. Joseph
RCA Victor
Hi-Wa
Furniture Mart
15Th and South Main
Bate Plain
Townsends
J&p
Buddy Chambray
A.B.C
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