Women’s Page reports church and club activities
Lois Smith reports on North Baptist church HELPFUL SERVICE class meeting with co hostesses and a reading of The Declaration of Human Rights. Prayer leaders gave devotions and prayers. A Bible Quiz and entertainments followed with refreshments. Ten members attended with visitors including Mrs A Powell and Mrs Edmund Good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Baptist Church
V. C. McDowell
Floyd Perkins
J. H. Kirkwood
W. L. Bennett
W. A. Fowler
Orvel Tucker
James Daugherty
Fred Shoemaker
Mmes
Mabel Simmons
Carl Moore
J M. Hoover
Donna Stantorf
G. H Pratt
John Shepherd
Peoria
Tra Dean
B. H. Anderson
Maude Evans
Bob Rodgers
A.powell
Edmund Good
Earl Farris
Aquille and Priscilla
United Presbyterian Church
W. W. Whitacre
E. E. Schwarz
M. Todd Macdonald
Raymond Shields
Gene Whitacre
Macdonald
Carl Wittman
Ella Johnson
Non Desiquents Recipe Shared From Mrs Wiscombe
A clipped recipe titled non desiquents is shared by Mrs Wiscombe of Williamsburg. It describes mixing children and dogs in a large grassy field under a deep blue sky, adding a brook and flowers, then baking in hot sun until browned. The note suggests the dish is safe to cook in a bath tub.
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Frank Wiscombe
Williamsburg
Evergreen talk frames Garfield Gardeners meeting notes
Socialettes Garfield Gardeners heard Earl Harris discuss Evergreens with Miss Mildred McKee as hostess. Committees named for program, press, civic, exchange and exhibit, and field trips. Earl Harris attended as guest. Randazzo family returned from Kansas City after visiting relatives. husband on business trip to New York.prayer and scripture readings noted at United Presbyterian church meeting.
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Garfield Gardeners
Earl Harris
Mildred McKee
Emerson Max
Miss McKee
Opal Howell
Myron Steere
Jane Dragoo
Floyd Minnick
Jack Wallace
L. Randazzo
Mike
Kansas City
E. B. Enyart
New York City
Alpha Study Club Dinner Features Travel Pictures
The Alpha Study club of Rantoul held its annual dinner at A N A hall with entertainment after the meal. Steve Needham presented travel photos and scenes from the recent March of Dimes benefit auction and dance. Attendees included Eber Swanson, William Grimm, Lloyd Griffith, Fane Latham, William Foster, Tommy Ray Detwiler, Chester Jackson, Floyd Jackson, P. G. Philbin, Hazel Springer, J. B Wickard, and Mary Henderson.
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Alpha Study Club of
Rantoul
A.N.A. Hall
Steve Needham
Mmes
Eber Swanson
William Grimm
Lloyd Griffith
Fane Latham
William Foster
Tommy Ray Detwiler
Chester Jackson Floyd Jackson
P. G. Philbin
Hazel Springer
J. B Wickard
Mary Henderson
Salad Fruit FAMILY SUPPER with Creamed Green Peas and Pork
A home style recipe features frozen green peas pork mushrooms and diced onions. The dish thickens with flour milk and leftover roast pork then seasoned with salt pepper and pimientos. Crumbled crispy fried noodles top the serving. Serves 4 to 6.
Substituting Beet Sugar for Cane Sugar in Recipes
The note suggests beet sugar can replace cane sugar with the same results since they are chemically identical. It also warns against melting chocolate directly over heat due to cocoa butter separation at high temperatures.
Reader’s Digest fella of the amazing elderly housing success
A summary notes boarding homes for elderly people converted from mansions prove satisfactory and profitable. It cites Dr. Charles IL Lerrigo on adjustment after retirement, urging study of interests for part time work and productive leisure to ease the exchange of life phases.
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Reader's Digest
Charles IL Lerrigo
Looking Back At Ottawa Society Jan. 21 1947
Mrs C L Hawkins sponsor entertained the Tri Gamiman at her home with a business session led by Mrs Lawrence Wighmman. Plans outlined for Ottawa Country Club entertaining guests. New officers elected Miss Nellie Mae Barnaby president Mrs Howard Ogg vice president Miss Barbara Jennings secretary Miss Withelyne Wrench treasurer. Mrs Ivan Jacobsen spoke on parliamentary drill. Mrs Ogg served coffee and snacks. Mrs Virginia Sealey was the other member present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Hawkins
Lawrence Wighmman
Ottawa Country Club
Nellie Mae Barnaby
Howard Ogg
Barbara Jennings
Withelyne Wrench
Ivan Jacobsen
More Study To Retirement Problem
Greater study and thought have focused on Americans past 65 or 70. The piece notes income disparities, dependence on social security, and compulsory retirement effects, urging employment opportunities, suitable housing, and community integration for the elderly with a hopeful emphasis on adaptation and substitute interests.
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United States
Journal of Living
Topeka
Community club notices from various groups in town
A dense list of club schedules and meetings including Beta Sigma Phi chapters, Mothers and Homemakers groups, the American Legion Auxiliary, dances, sewing socials, Founder's Day dinner, square dancing, and other circle gatherings. Names appear for organizers and host locations across multiple days, with events spanning evenings and all day sessions.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Roth
P.B.O
B. Flowers
Max Alderman
Army Mothers
Memorial Auditert
Charles Pr
Skilton Music Club
R. Tt
Tedmond
Dean Holites
Glenn Underwoo
Warl Gulst Lafalot
Verne White
U.P. Church
Carl Wittman
Savings Grow Quietly At Ottawa Building & Loan
Joe discovered a $155 tax notice but found relief in his Savings Account at Ottawa Building & Loan Association. Years of small deposits, 3 percent earnings compounded semi annually, build a sizable, comfortable sum. Stop in to do business.
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Joe
Ottawa Building & Loan Association
Ottawa Building & Loan
Elderly men hired as receptionists in firms
An article notes two elderly men were hired as receptionists in different workplaces, a law firm and a wholesale furniture house. Both employers praised their performance, saying the men handled duties with diplomacy and efficiency. The piece references unrelated items about prunes and a pound.
Miscellany Ay DMS Salt and pepper shaker collection grows
A Norby of collecting spreads joy as Mrs T P Harrell of 68 N Malin shows about 80 sets of salt and pepper shakers arranged in shadow boxes on dining room walls and kitchen. Ships of foreign origin join German silver shakers from Hitler era. Daughters in law and friends keep bringing new pieces. Also notes on aging Americans and a poem about active maturity. A Ottawa student reads a Kansas paper item about a sister in law who knits while watching high school basketball and a one foot discrepancy joke. Quick supper recipe ends the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Norby
T. P. Hare Rell
N. Malin
Harrell
Booneville
Ark
Union Station
Kansan
Connia Herron
Harefell
Hitler
Herron
Ottawa
Kansas
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Lois Smith
Charles P. Knight
Nell Stout
T. R. Johnson
Rita
First Methodist Church
Ruth Hanna
Albright
DERBY
Tcad Ome Alun
S. Main
R. D. Waymire
AP News
Main
Ottawa High School
Harrells
Ottawa Society
ST Omicron Exemplar
Beta Sigma Phi
Pete Hints
Beta Omicron
Beta Sigma Pi
Bul Baldein
Henry Wadneworth Longfallow
Ual Cliff Burgoon Plumbing & Menting
John G. Kaiser
Masonic
Optometrists
Arvid Berglund
D.D
Optometrist
A. G. Madison, D.D
Olin G. Wollen, D
Bennett
Rodney McClay
Chiropractors
Pho
Hugh Campbell
D. L. Young
Paul
Hughes
Dr. R
Capron
M. Brockway
Bennett Blig
Don L. McKelvey
J. N. Flora
Zoliner Bidg
Medical Directory
F. Barr
M.D
Geo, W. Davis
Josanhyne
EB. Davis
M.D. Convalescent Nursing Home
Frank A. Trump, M
Louis N. Speer
W. Pmourth
James E. Wallen
Obstetrics and General Medicine
David G. Laury, M.D
R. A. Gollier, M.D
Burgery
General Medicine
Henning Bros
Malin
Sylva Lofgreen
Victor J. Lofgreen
Roberts
Grook
Hazen J
Richardson
JO. W. Selby
General Veterinary Practice
United Funds, Inc
W. L. Conger
Periodic
United Accumulative Fund
Don Collins
United Accumulative Band
Waddell & Reed, Inc
Roy Taylor, Jr
Albert J
al’ Williams
Masonic Bldg
American Breeders’ Service
Carl Wellsville
Prospectus
Peepee
Harold -Pefply
D.V
N. Main
R.A. Bruce
Res
Hess, Franklin
Mann-Bell Drug Store
John F. Hudelson
Pomona
Ervey
Sara Dice
Agency
Mises
Zellner
Prescription
Briscoe Drug
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