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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1956

Page

5

Hobby Of Raising Gladioli Expands Into Family Affair

Loyd Hollinger of East 7th starts a decade ago with gladioli and now his wife Mrs. Hollinger and children Kent Rita and Kean join in. At Shawnee Mission high school show he entered 41 entries earning 20 ribbons including 11 blue firsts. Seedling Pink Diamond won a special award and is for sale. The family grows 278 varieties this year, with 60 to 70 minis and 40 smoky varieties. They emphasize deep planting, careful labeling, record keeping, and early, thorough cultivation. Kent has a 4-H project planting 1,000 bulbs across ten varieties for home beautification and sale as cut flowers or bulbs.

Loyd Hollinger Ottawa Kent Rita Kean Heart of America Gladiola Society Shawnee Mission High School Herald Lois Smith East 7Th Hollingers Hollinger Africa

New Garden Club Members Enjoy Summer Fun

Miscellany notes new and long standing garden clubs enjoying summer flowers. A daylily journal fears catching trends, recounting a Florida bus driver’s convention shuttle antics and a National Meeting in Valdosta. Ottawa residents discuss unusual diet trends, campouts by fathers, and bus trip grooming efforts by students and chaperones.

Daylily Hemerocallis Florida Valdosta Omaha

Ground Observer Corps Seeks Civilian Volunteers

Your city needs you as the U S Air Force asks civilians to join Ground Observer Corps. Volunteer for a few hours weekly and work alongside Air Force members and community volunteers to monitor for possible Soviet bomber activity, amid ongoing defense concerns. Call Civil Defense.

Gartling Skywatch U. S. Air Force Ground Observer Corps Air Force Civil Defense

Lamb-McMillen Vows Sunday In Wellsville

Mrs Exla R Lamb of Lenexa and Tom McMillen of Wellsville were united in marriage Sunday afternoon at 2 in the Wellsville Baptist church. Reverend Loyal Hiatt performed the ceremony. The bride was escorted by her uncle W A Murphy of Wellsville. Organist Dorothy Jones played several classic tunes. Afterward the couple and guests traveled six miles southwest of Wellsville to their home. Attending out of town were guests from La Cygne Paola Iola Kansas City Lenexa and Overland Park.

Exla R. Lamb Lenexa Tom. McMillen Wellsville Wellsville Baptist Church Loyal Hiatt McMillen Don Gorton Ottawa W. A. Murphy Dorothy ‘Jones la Cyghe Paola Iola Kansas City Overland Park

Barnett Vickers wed in Sacred Heart Emporia

Roberta Kay Barnett and Jerry Lee Vickers of route 2 were married Wednesday morning in Sacred Heart church Emporia. Rev Noel William performed the ceremony. The couple, both graduates of Wellsville High School class of 1955, plan future together with active families and careers in Emporia and at Baker University.

Roberta Kay Barnett Jerry Lee Vickers Sacred Heart Church Emporia Noel William Floyd Barnett Elton Vickers Clarence Carpenter Ottawa Wellsville High School Baker University At Baldwin Delta, Delta, Delta Sorority Hegenbart and Grimwood K.S

Local Youths Take Summer Work On Kansas Turnpike

In Emporia 3T.C. reports summer employment on the Kansas Turnpike. Mr and Mrs Vickers live at 728 Union, Emporia.

Emporia Kansas Turnpike Vickers Union, Emporia

Birthday Party for Sharon Whitacre at Honn Home

A party honoring Sharon Whitacre’s i1th birthday was hosted yesterday by her sister Mrs. Vernon Honn at the Honn residence on Cypress. The event ran from 10 a.m. to noon with games, gifts, photos, and refreshments served by Mrs. Horn, Mrs. Whitacre, and Mrs. Williamson. Attendees included Sharon Burke Fatty Spegal Kay Cooper Janet Wise Alice Wise Doug Farrell Darrell McAuley Darlene McAuley Nancy Fivian Janice Griffin Harriet Bechtle David Bechtle Nancy Springer Linda Detwiler Janet Detwiler Alan Van Loenen Sandra Stone Virginia Faul Barbara Faul Evelyn Youngman Pat Canfield Paula Goddard Bruce Whitacre Susie Frankie Jimmy Horn and Sharon’s brother Norman.

Sharon. Whitacre Vernon Honn Cypress Honn Horn Whitacre William Sinfantes Sharon Burke Sharon Burke, ‘ Fatty’ Spegal, ‘Kay Cooper, Janet and Alice Wise, Doug Farrell Darrell Darlene McAu Jey Nancy Fivian Janice Griffin Harriet David Bechtle Nancy Springer Linda Janet Detwiler Alan van Loenen Sandra Stone Virginia Barbara Faul Evelyn Youngman Pat Canfield Paula Goddard Bruce Whitacre Susie Frankie Jimmy Horn Sharon Norman

Socialettes Guests Visit Ottawa from Dur ham and Bucklin

Henry Linney and son Richard of Cincinnati visit Linney's sister Mrs. L. S. Price in Ottawa staying a month with Mrs. Hill at 814 West Fifth. The Cozad family from Durham NC, including Craig, will visit in Ottawa and Holton as Duke University graduate student Mr. Cozad plans to earn his PhD in December. Mrs. Robbins of Williamsburg and sister Mrs. Lomas of Osawatomie join Bucklin visit with Mrs. Robbins' son. Karl Diestelhorst and family attend church next Sunday.

Henry Linney Richard Cincinnati, Ohio Linney L. S. Price H. D. Hill George Cozad Craig Durham Ottawa Holton Cozad Duke University Ww.re Robbins Williamsburg Marie Lomas Osawatomie Bucklin Robbins Karl Diestelhorst

Trinity W S C S hears Carolyn Fisher talk at church

The Trinity W S C S met Thursday at the church with Carolyn Fisher, a School of Missions delegate from National College Kansas City, reporting on her trip and displaying articles. Mrs. Howard Fisher led devotions while Mrs. Jess Blake taught, assisted by several members.

Trinity W.S.C.S Carolyn Fisher School of Missions National College Kansas City Howard Fisher Brazil Jess Blake E. J. Barnes Obed Harmoyson Elsie Ferguson Fred Proffitt A. E. Sullins R. S. Ward R. B. Graig Baldwin Ferguson Harmonson Fisher

New Missionaries in the Field Tells Tauy Circle Lesson

Tauy Mission Circle met with Mrs. Raymond Mack giving the topic New Missionaries in the Field. Mrs. George Hull hosted. Mrs. Ivan Brittingham led, and Mrs. Jess Ramsey led devotions. A quilt project, ice cream social plans, and a 91 cent collection followed. Refreshments were served. attendees included Mrs. Loren Higginbotham, Mrs. Roy Hubn, and Nancy Hull.

Tauy Raymond Mack George Hull Ivan Brittingham Jess Ramsey Loren Higginbotham Roy Hubn Nancy Hull

Girls Take Over Leavenworth Route During Vacation

Judith Kumm aged 14 and her 10 year old sister Sharon ran their brother’s Leavenworth Times route while he was away. Other carriers helped fold papers, delivering 88 papers, getting vacation reliefers started three minutes after receiving the papers.

Leavenworth Judith Kumm Sharon Leavenworth Times

Club Forecast Sunday Civic Activities at Federated Churches

Sunday events include CENTURY FELLOWSHIP at Federated church home of R R Redmond, plus picnics and socials at multiple churches. Various groups such as Busy Bee, Zigzaggers, and Daughters Club plan gatherings, ice cream socials, and birthday observances across churches including Trinity Methodist, United Pragbuteriey, and First Methodist.

Century Fellowship of Federated Church R. R. Redmond C.W.B.C N. Baptist Church Sothene Memorial Auditorium Bennet Ae Society of Nazarene Church Wt McClay Owen Hobba Lillian Spears L.W Vincent William Bryan G.C Ray Hivans Women's Association of Federated Church Beckers Trinity Methodist Church Forest Park Hazel Harrison Emile . Barnes LWNLB United Pragbuteriey Church First “Methodist W.S.C

New Flavor Note Adds Bacon and Ham Steak Pairings

Crumbled crisp bacon folded into cream style cottage cheese for a savory lunch option. Serve with fruit salad for a light, balanced meal. A new flavor note features ham steak served with a rich tomato sauce to enhance the menu.

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Hollinger Garden Basil Kelsey, Jr Larry Prager South Side Dad Dan Wilson Gounett Feltivities Lois Lois’ Smith Lamb-McMillen Barnett-Vickers Dean Berlin John Kaiser Madonic Bldg Pho Federal Savings & Loan Insurance ‘Corporation FR. Bennett Milo M. Hewitt Homer J. Henning WY Association
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