August Wedding Set for Betty Jo Hill and Kenneth Stephens
Engagement announced by Mr. and Mrs. Carl V. Hill and Mrs. John Chamberlain. Betty Jo Hill, a senior at Emporia High, will marry Kenneth William Stephens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Stephens. Stephens is an Emporia High graduate employed at Foodtown Supermarket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jo Hill
Emporia
Kenneth William Stephens
Charles D. Stephens
Miss Hill
Carl V. Hill
Stephens
Emporia High School
Foodtown Supermarket
Have Cold Shoulders Corduroy May Help
A reader writes about cold shoulders and a remedy using leftover corduroy. The writer describes a quilted comforter that won’t stay up and notes corduroy fabric widths of 36 to 44 inches as a potential solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howdy
Hints From Heloise and Household Tips
Reader notes cover practical hacks from corduroy bed cover protection to chair leg guards with moleskin and dresser bookcase repurposing. Tips include quick breakfast routines for kids, stockpiling poultry seasoning, tape usage with a paper clip, quick defrost methods, lock oiling via a dampened key, and baby diapering position adjustments for safer laps.
Rantoul Briefs Highlight Local Christmas and Holiday Visits
Local residents from Rantoul and surrounding areas share holiday hospitality. Families including the Davidsons Gregg Harolds and Hendersons joined Frank Ingram Mrs. Florence Pope and others for Christmas Day meals and visits at Ottawa and Parke r.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Davidson
Jim Gregg
Jimmie Gregg
Rantoul
Harold Gregg
Wellsville
Pearl Davisdon
Ottawa
Frank Ingram
Parker
Neff in Hospital After Christmas Breaks Hip
Sue Neff, longtime Quenemo resident now living in Mission, broke her hip just before Christmas and is hospitalized at St. Luke's in Kansas City. Niece Edith Windett relayed the news as a large group of Windett and Driver family members gathered for New Year’s dinner in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Neff
Mission
Edith Windett
Neff
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kanesas City
Florence
Lucy Windett
Myrtle
Hannah Driver
Howard Driver
Jim Driver
Pomona
Don Driver
Topeka
Mrs
Dick Driver
Charles Lewis
Bruce Rogers
Junction City
Robert Friesen
Waterville
Richard Sims
Peru
Neb
Quenemo
Engagement of Jean Kay Reynolds to David Gene Lytle
Miss Jean Kay Reynolds of Topeka and David Gene Lytle of Holton become engaged with a February 14 wedding planned. Jean Kay Reynolds is a Ottawa High School graduate who attended Ottawa University and Clark's Business School and works for the State Department of Agriculture in Topeka. David Gene Lytle is employed by a Holton meat processing company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Charley H. Reynolds
Maple
Jean Kay
Topeka
David Gene Lytle
John Lytle
Holton
Miss Reynolds
Ottawa High School
Ottawa University
Clark’s Business School
State Department of Agriculture
State Building
Lytle
Holton Meat Processing Company
Ann Landers Advice on Teenagers and Education
A reader asks Ann Landers about pregnancy and college when married to a teacher. The mother-in-law urges a return to college before motherhood, while the husband stays silent on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Ann Landers Advice on Feeling Counted and Introductions
A reader asks if a college degree matters for feeling valued and starting a family. Ann Landers advises the wife to act, not rely on relatives, and to move forward with family plans. In a second query Mrs Bryan laments long winded speaker introductions. Landers jokes that introductions over five minutes are too long and suggests restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W
Ann Landers
Morris
Morris Jennings Bryan
Bryan
China
Paola Welcomes New Year's Baby Anita Jean 7 Lbs
Anita Jean Dizmang, weighing seven pounds, is Paola New Year’s baby born January first at Miami County Hospital Paola. Parents Mr and Mrs Chancy Dizmang Osawatomie plan to visit at the Hull home with Anita and mother Mrs Dizmang visiting her parents Mr and Mrs George Hull RFD 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Jean
Miami County Hospital
Paola
Chancy Dizmang
Osawae Tomie
Dizemang
George Hull
Recruit Class Meeting Led by Mrs Leona Eller
Group No. 2 of the Recruit Class met at North Baptist Church Monday evening with 15 members and one visitor Mrs Raymond Carepenter in attendance. Mrs Emmett Taylor led devotions after an opening song. Roll call covered holiday happenings and business was led by Mrs A W Keefer. Verna Rundell’s secretary and Leona Eller’s treasurer report for Olive Baxter were presented. Reports noted 22 Christmas food baskets distributed. Cards were signed for the ill or hospitalized. Mrs Lola Hudson offered closing prayer and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Eller
North Baptist Church
Emmett Taylor
A. W. Keefer
Lola Hudson
Verna Rundell
Eller
Olive Baxter
Talk On Ceramics For Cosmopolitan Club
Mrs Ray Talbott guest speaker at Cosmopolitan Club meeting at Mrs Myrtle Grahams home spoke on ceramics hobby and showed her work and own kiln. New officers elected Merle Mars man president Roy B Church vice president Lloyd Carr treasurer Je nay Waddell secretary Earl Sink corresponding secretary. Membership elected Lee Finch. Lillian Spears guest. L P Moree presided. Dean Hamilton discussed questionable literature and read Faith is a Mighty Fortress poem. Moree read safe driving article and reported on Orville Freeman talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Talbott
Cosmopolitan Club
Myrtle Graham
Merle Mars Man
Roy B. Church
Lloyd Carr
Jenay Waddell
Earl Sink
Lee Finch
Lillian Spears
L. P. Moree
Dean Hamilton
Moree
Whitcomb and Wiggins to Wed January 28
January engagement announced for Janice Ann Whitcomb of 545 North Cherry and Russell Gilbert Wiggins Jr., son of Russell G. and Mrs. Wiggins of 522 South Sycamore Paola. Miss Whitcomb works at Raney's drug store and Mr. Wiggins is employed at Taylor Forge and Pipe Works in Paola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Whitcomb
Socialettes Weekend Guests At Smith Residence
Socialttes weekend guests of Mr and Mrs W O Smith were their daughter and family Mr and Mrs O A Craig and Lisa Jean from New Orleans Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Smith
Mrs. O
A. Craig and
Lisa Jean
New Orleans
Ottawa's New Year's Baby Becci Scribner 1953
Becci Scribner daughter of Loyd and Mrs Scribner of RFD 3 was named Ottawa's New Year's baby for 1953 marking a local celebration of the year’s first birth and family milestone in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becci Scribner
Mrs. Loyd Scribner
RFD 3
Ottawa
Morton Grandson Stephen Morton Celebrates First Birthday
Stephen Morton now 15 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie D. Morton of 634 Beech. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Boyer of 1116 W 7th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Dale Morton
Jimmie D. Morton
Beech
Roy C. Boyer
Slides Show Japan Scenes At Ottawa Garden Club
Ottawa Garden Club met Monday with 33 members attending. Mr and Mrs W O Smith presented slides from five years in Japan narrated by Mrs Smith including home decor flower arranging landscaping and a Japanese New Year. Mrs Wayland Blair presided after a potluck. Mrs Smith named program chair for February and asked members bring garden questions for a panel of Edward Woodsum C C Adamson and Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Garden Club
W. O. Smith
Smith
Edward Woodsum
C. C. Adamson
Families Visit At Dick Home During Holiday Weekend
Families of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Dick welcomed holiday guests including Rev. Bernard Hawley and his children Steven Diane John and James who will move to Salina where Hawley becomes pastor of Salina First Presbyterian Church. Also visiting were Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Elliott with Kathy Nancy and Ricky while Dr. Elliott attended the Methodist Youth Quadrennial Conference at the University of Nebraska where he served as a resource person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Dick
Bernard Hawley
Steven
Diane
John
James
Salina
Hawley
Salina First Presbyterian Church
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church
Severna Park
Patrick Elliott
Elliott
Kathy
Nancy
Ricky
Plans For Installation At Retta Conclave No 8
Retta Conclave No 8 True Kindred met Monday evening to arrange installation of officers on January 18 in Kansas City. Mrs. Jay Todd presided. invitations listed Fern Conclave January 9 Miriam Conclave January 11 and Bethel No 3 January 18. Grand Conclave program planned for Scottish Rite Temple January 29 30. attendees include several Retta members. refreshments by Mrs. James Young and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retta
True Kindred
Jay Todd
Kansas City
Fern
Miriam
Bethel No
Scottish Rite
James Young
Hawthorne PTA Meeting Highlights New Officers
Hawthorne PTA met in the school auditorium with Mrs. Don Sellers delivering the devotional. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Olmsted presented travel slides from the New York World's Fair while Mrs. James Grogan chaired. New treasurers Mr. and Mrs. Andy Voelmeck accepted an unexpired term. Member prizes were awarded to Marlin Kimball's 6th grade, Isabelle Bronleewe's 2nd grade, and Harry Moody's 3rd grade. Kimball's room achieved 100 percent parent membership. Mrs. Kenneth Davis' 2nd grade won the room count. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Sellers
Hawthorne Pta
and Lee Olmsted
New York
James Grogan
Andy Voelmeck
Everett Holland
Marlin Kimball
Isabelle Bronleewe
Harry Moody
Kimball
Kenneth Davis
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Ann DiPaolo
Sharon Gushowaty
Agnes Rausch
Marge Crump
Nancie
Jeraldine Welch
Ray Bloomer
Mary Gleneson
Chester Jackson
Marla
Mary Henderson
Glen Hageward
Grant Catterson
Dean Kline
Fameily
Excelsior Springs
Florence Pope
Darrell Hartley
Osawatomie
Elsie Jackson
Harold Hargrove
Frank Byrn
Lyle Byrn
Bruce Byrn
Toepeka
Goldie Cartzdamner
Caroline Smith
Kenneth Mooney
Redick
Oak Street
Harold Needham
Overland Park
Jeanne Helps
Anne Adams
Ottawa Herald
West 17Th St
N. Y
Valentine Bride
Jean Kay Reynolds
Ann
Reader
Peoples National Bank
Peples Nationa Ationional
F.0.1.c
Cosmopolitan
Stephen Morton
Albright
Eddie
Moise
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