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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1965
Page
9
Wellsville announces the engagement of Carol Jean Lawrenz to Dale F. Miller. Carol Jean is a 1963 Wellsville High School graduate employed by J. C. Penney in Ottawa. Dale Miller, a 1962 Wellsville High School alumnus, is a junior at Emporia State College.
Wellsville Elementary sees high and low absences from intestinal flu over weeks. Mothers March for March of Dimes in Wellsville raises 137 dollars by morning. donations collected at local businesses. Wellsville High School lists multiple students on high honor and honor rolls across grades, with extensive named students and initials.
Socialettes Cosmopolitan Club announces a program on Great Statesmen this Monday hosted by Mrs. J. Ray Waddell with Mrs. Evan Lloyd presenting.
White Shrine voted Thursday to aid Blue Lodge with American Heritage Week February 21 to 28. Mrs. Alice Maxwell conducted the session. Jim Kilgore and Natalie McCreay were praised for selling the most pancake day tickets.
Two WSCS Circles of First Methodist Church met in members' homes. Elizabeth Circle hosted by Mrs. Olin Wollen with devotions by Mrs. Hue bert Blecha and program by Mrs. Max Montague. Guests included Mrs. Charles Crable, Mrs. Virgil Chambers and Mrs. Lyle Anderson. Sarah Circle heard a program by Mrs. Don Lauver assisted by several others. Nell Stout was guest speaker. Mrs. Glen Bigelow hosted with Mrs. Virgil Smith assisting. Allen Unruh served as chairman.
The Franklin County Retired Teachers Association adopted a constitution at a Thursday meeting in the Anchor Savings Association recreation room. President Lester Hoffman distributed copies after revisions, and spoke of drug services and hospitality houses for national association members. Refreshments were served to 20 members present.
Lafalot Club was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. John Allen who conducted a business session. Eleven members paid dues during roll call and plans were made for a luncheon at Colbern's on Feb. 24. Guests included Mrs. Milford Monroe of Sun City California formerly of Ottawa and Mrs. Richard Turner.
Leftover egg whites yield cookies for youngsters. Beat egg whites with vanilla and salt until stiff, add sugar until satin, fold in chocolate pieces, drop spoonfuls on a greased sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.
Ruth Wyeth Spears showcases chair refurbishment by re pairing springs and recovering or altering lines and style. A discarded chair can be revived with a few saw strokes padding and a bright cover. Price 35c pattern 312 also part of Simple Furniture Project Packet No. 62 all for 81. Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept Bedford Hills New York Black walnut valued for its dark color and striking grain.
Bride-elect Janice Whitcomb was honored by Mrs. M. E. Reinecke at a shower for 17 guests. The turquoise and white color scheme set the scene as games provided entertainment. The couple wed on January 28.
The baby boy Kevin John Harder was born January 28 to Mr and Mrs Frederick Harder of St Clair Shores Michigan. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce. The family has two older sons Bradley 4 and Scott 2. Grandparents are John Keller of Clearfield Utah and Reid T Harder of Ottawa.
Mr and Mrs Jack C Walker of Wood River Illinois announce the engagement of their daughter Jackelyn Carole Walker to Roger Eugene Howard son of Mrs Leo Howard of Ottawa The couple plans a June wedding in Wood River Miss Walker is a social worker at Franklin County Department of Social Welfare Mr Howard teaches social science at Garnett High School and both are Ottawa University graduates
Quenemo Rebekah Lodge No. 147 installed officers at a Monday evening ceremony. Ruth Lancaster district deputy president District No. 8 served as installing officer, assisted by staff including Eva Bell Criqui Ruth Hoopes Dorothy Nitcher and others. Officers installed spanned noble grand through altar supporters with gifts to the officers. Visitors included Ruby Becker William Becker Carrie Plake and Velma Christie. Refreshments followed.
Mr and Mrs Bob Roberts of 325 S Hickory announce the adoption of a son named John William Roberts The couple also have a daughter Mary Lyn aged 214 years The grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lanie Roberts Tecumseh Neb and Mr and Mrs Edwin John Beebe Elk Creek Neb The child was born Jan 21 on the birthday of great grandfather William Haskin Tecumseh Neb
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