60th Anniversary of Lloyd and Shipps in Ottawa
Mr and Mrs Lloyd A Shipps celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at home. They married in northwest Missouri and moved to Ottawa area in 1908 a misprint likely 1908. They farmed near Ottawa then moved to Ottawa in 1914 living in their present home over 40 years. They recall threshing with tractors and later combines changing work. They have son Paul of Ottawa and daughter Mildred Shipps of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd A. Shipps
N. Oak
Missouri
Kansas
Ottawa
Tor
Shipps
Paul
Miss Mildred Shipps
Kansas City
Jo Aeandenn
Combines
Rotary Anns Hear Student Seiya Okutsu Speak
Seiya Okutsu of Japan told Rotary Anns that war should end and shared how his parents lost their home in World War II. Attending Ottawa High School this year through the International Christian Student Exchange Program, he is sponsored by First Baptist Church. The 19 year old discussed Japanese economics government religion and customs and answered questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seiya Okutsu
Japan
Rotary Anns
Ottawa High School
International Christian
First Baptist Church
Ray, Jennings
A. C. Carpenter
J. B. Stewart
Max Ward
J. J. Pinney
James Allen
Jennings
Club Forecast Thursday event notices in CITY area
CITY TEACHERS WIVES led by Mrs Lowell Gish along with SOROPTIMISTS luncheon and KIWANI QUEENS breakfast at Colbern's. 9:30 p.m. MERRY GO ROUND with MN Mr AL Chambers, ELM GROVE CLUB Mrs Hazel Floyd, V FLW AUXILIARY PRINCETON W5 C8. WHITE SHRINE MARY BLACK CHAPTER WCTU at First U P Church 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Gish
Kiwani Queens
Colbern's
AL Chambers
ELM Grove Club
Hazel Floyd
Umbrella Cleaning Guide for Thorough Indoor Drying
Folded umbrella care guide instructs washing with a soft brush and lukewarm suds. Clean both inner and outer surfaces, rinse with a shower, and dry in an open tub to ensure complete drying.
Legion Auxiliary lays out 1961 legislative program
Mrs. C. E. Buckner outlined the American Legion Auxiliary 1961 legislative program for the first session of the 87th Congress covering Americanism child welfare economics internal affairs rehabilitation legislative national security and foreign relations. Resolutions 305 resumption of nuclear tests and 473 basic IROTC were highlighted. Contributions approved included 5 to March of Dimes 5 to a nursery fund 15 to Crusade for Freedom 5 to Boys Club and 3 for National Legislative Bulletin subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Buckner
Warren C. Black
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
R. K. Walters
Ethel Seymour
Gladys Anthony
Frank Lehew
Legion Convention
George McDowell
Kansas City
C. H. Brock
Topeka V.A. Hospital
Crusade For Freedom
National Legislative Bullet
Clarence Nauman
H. G. Williams
Tom Flory
McDowell
Golden Wedding for Mr and Mrs John Pickett of Garnett
Mr and Mrs John Pickett celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary with an open house at Holy Angels Church Garnett from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The couple formerly lived near Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pickett
Greeley
Holy Angels Church
Garnett
Richmond
Missionary Program Slides Highlight Yokohama Work
Miss Glenda Hayward arranged a two part program for the Marcia Cudworth Circle at Mrs. Ray Jennings’s home featuring color slides of the Baptist Mission School in Yokohama and family travels to Japan. Lettie Archer recalled her return trip to China during war years and a 50 month journey through South America Africa India by ship train and plane. A Japanese guest, Riko Asika, modeled a kimono and demonstrated how to wear it. Amanda Rosenquist presided with devotions. Virginia Jennings led the love gift. Lois Smith assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenda Hayward
Marcia Cudworth
Ray Jenning
Jennings
Japan
Baptist Mission School
Yokohama
Lettie Archer
China
South America
Africa
India
Pasenger
Riko Asika
Amanda Rosenquist
Gene Mohr
Virginia Jennings
Lois Smith
Marriage in Kansas City at Marlborough Baptist Church
Phyllis Dean Bluhm and Glen Clark Smith wed Saturday at Marlborough Baptist Church in Kansas City. The bride, daughter of Hazel Bluhm and Donald Bluhm, was given in marriage by grandfather Arthur Dunham. The groom is son of Clark Smith and Mrs. Smith of Blockton Iowa. The bride wore white lace and carried white carnations with an orchid on a white Bible. Candles were lit by Hugena and Roger Ryan. usher Pat Bluhm, Robert Bluhm’s son, attended. The couple will live in Kansas City where they are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlborough Baptist Church
Kansas City
Phylis Dean Bluhm
Glen Clark Smith
Hazel M. Bluhm
Donald H. Bluhm
Kas
Arthur Dunham
Wellsville
Hugena
Roger Ryan
Pat
Robert Bluhm
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Betty Bowers speaks on Della Lamb work at Wesleyan Service Guild
Hear Mission Speaker Wesleyan Service Guild and the W.S.C.S. of First Methodist Church met last evening to hear Miss Betty Bowers discuss the work of Della Lamb Neighborhood House in Kansas City. The program featured devotions, vocal numbers, a program chairman, and a refreshment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
W.S.C.S
First Methodist Church
Betty Bowers
Della Lamb
Kansas City
Guild
Charles A. Wells
George McDowell
R. K. Walters
R. D. Nichols
Loren Matthews
M. A
Good Combination Heat Kedgeree Style Brunch Dish
A compact brunch idea uses leftover rice and cooked flaked fish lightly sautéed in butter to create a kedgeree inspired dish. Simple, economical, and quickly assembled for a casual morning meal.
Installation Yesterday For Army Mothers Post No 4
Mrs. Ward Ralston was installed as commander of U S Army Mothers Post No 4 at Memorial Auditorium. Mrs. F M Doman presided as installing officer with a slate of officers joined by sergeants at arms and color and banner bearers. Twenty seven attended and plans for Boys Club work Friday night were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Ralston
U.S. Army
Memorial Auditorium
F. 4
Doman
Chester Bechtle
Nora Foley
William McClintic
Albert Caleb
QO. L. Rathien
Owen Fowler
Leland Monroe
H. F. Duvall
Jesse Gregg
Loyd Murray
Sam Johnston
Alicert MecCullough
Elmer Bell
Marie Gossett
Albert Johnston
Hirnest Young
Sadie Funk
Ralston
Sunshine
Ray Harper
Ruth Blood
F. A. Doman
Rallston
Bechtle
Gates-Kline Couple Wed in Centerville Parsonage
Shirley Gates and Paul Kline were married January 4 by Rev. J. A. Robertson at the Centerville parsonage. The groom serves in the armed forces. The bride and her parents are former residents of nearby Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Gates
Paul Kline
J. A. Robertson
Centerville
Armed Forces
Tear Richmond
Socialettes Auxiliary Meets at Mrs Swearingen’s Home
Socialettes Women’s Auxiliary to the National Federation of Post Office Clerks met last evening at Mrs. Dean Swearingen’s home with Mrs. Max Floyd presiding. Six members attended and refreshments were served during a social hour. Monday Stitchers club gathered Monday evening at Mrs. John Kramer’s home and planned upcoming hosting by Mrs. Howard Henderson on January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Auxiliary
National Federation of Post Office Clerks
Dean Swearingen
Max Floyd
Stitchers Club
John Kramer
Howard Henderson
Lend A Hand Class Plans Signs To Trinity Church
Mrs. Ernest Johnson led the Lend A Hand Class at Trinity Methodist Church with a devotional on Make An Inventory of Your Joys. Plans were made to erect two directional signs to the church. Mrs. Walter Bolen presided. Guests included Mrs. Ruth Clark. hostesses were Mrs. Walter Bolen, Mrs. Ralph Brinkmeyer, and Mrs. Clarence Dodd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Johnson
Trinity Methodist Church
Walter Bolen
Ruth Clark
Ralph Brinkmeyer
Clarence Dodd
Baptist Women Host Two North Church Circles Meeting
North Baptist Church circles of the W.M.S. met last evening with hostesses Mrs Clyde Harber and Mrs Harry Pratt presiding. Devotions on Work and United Church Women guided activities. Members filled a White Cross quota by cutting quilt blocks and planned bringing flannel for baby gowns to Congo. love gifts totaled $1.80 and a member led the Congo outreach effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.S
North Baptist Church
Miller
Glenda Wheeler
United Church
Harry Pratt
Wayne Kunard
John Kunard
Fred Kaub
Congo
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. and
Mrs. L. A. Shipps
Opp
Carl Snyder
R.ph
Legion Auxiliary
the Bank
Atrie
Dens
Breezeways
Ottawa Lumber Company
S. Main
Butler
Mrs. Ward Ralston
Gates
Kline
Goss
Maytag
Machine
Main
Call Girl
DR. HAROLD @GREENWALD
Vanguard
Warner Bros
Baptist Circles
Rip van Winkle
Dean
Doan
THE
Ottawa Herald
Pardiner
Anchor Savings
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Anchor 77 Savings Association
Harry T. West
Minnesota
Johnson Drive
Mission
Massachusetts
Lawrence
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