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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1956

Page

7

U S Women Longer Legged Says Designer Troy

AP fashion writer notes designer Hannah Troy finds half of American women do not fit regular sizes due to long legs and short waists. Her new line features shorter-waisted, well-shaped looks in sheath silhouettes with drapery, luxurious fabrics, and Empress Josephine inspired gowns. Claire McCardell shifts casual looks to elegant forms through cut variations and fabric choices. The Carpetbagger coat in cotton print with wool fleece lining stars among breezy ensembles.

New York Hannah Troy Hannah Claire McCardell

Family Gathering for Gibson Descendants in Forest Park

Descendants relatives and friends of the late John and Julia Gibson gathered at Forest Park for a basket dinner. Attendees included Harry and Ethel Flory Henry and Rose Pohl Walter and Laureen Pohl Chester and Lila Gibson Raymond and Charlene Gibson Dudley Gibson and family Ben Gibson John Gibson and family Ralph Pohl and family Roy Gould Glen Gould and family Walter Lindholm and family Conrad Gastrock Effie Gould and others including Pamela Thomas Esther Gibson Edna Koehler and Cliff Gibson.

John Julia Gibson Forest Park Harry Flory Henry Pohl Walter Pohl Chester Gibson Raymond Gibson Dudley Gibson Ben Gibson John Gibson Ralph Pohl Roy Gould Glen Gould Walter Lindholm Conrad Gastrock Effie Gould Fred Noel Pamela Thomas Esther Gibson Edna Koehler Cliff Gibson

Davis Family Reunion Held at Forest Park

Davis family reunion gathered Sunday in Forest Park and decided to make it an annual event. Kathryn Weldon Epperson of Kansas City and Warren Davis of Lawrence were named the committee for next year. After a basket dinner, attendees visited and took snapshots.

Davis Forest Park Weldon Epperson Kansas City Kas Warren Davis Lawrence Kirs Frank Davis J. W. Davis Wendell Davis J. W. Shol

Davis Family Names Across Kansas Towns

A list of Davis family members and spouses from multiple Kansas communities is noted, including Williamsburg, Kan sas City Kansas, Osawatomie, Council Grove, Lawrence, Topeka, Wellsville, Ottawa, and other nearby areas. The households feature married couples with children and extended relatives, reflecting a broad family network in the region.

Ner Kenneth Davis Williamsburg Weldon Epperson Merle Davis Mike Daugherty Kansas City Kas Stanley Davis Osawatomie Richard Davis Council Grove Warren Davis Lawrence Betty Chandler Topeka Paul Davis Wellsville Max Davis Arthur Geiss Owen Shofner Ottawa

Southern Trip For Gordon Noland and Family

Mr and Mrs Gordon Noland of 423 Willow returned from a two week southern trip visiting former Ottawans Mr and Mrs Joel Manharris in New Orleans Biloxi Miss and Ft Worth Texas with Dr and Mrs Charles P Johnson and family Mrs Johnson is daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Stewart of Ottawa En route to the south Mr Noland attended a two day Wichita Kansas Oklahoma Monument Builders convention where he is a past officer of the organization.

Gordon Noland Willow Joel Manharris New Orleans Biloxi Miss Ft. Worth Tex iDr Charles P. Johnson Johnson J. B. Stewart Ottawa Noland

Cutting-Debrick Wedding Sunday In Paola Church

The Paola Presbyterian church hosts the marriage of Lu Anne Cutting and Buford Debrick of Paola. The ceremony featured Majestic daisies, an organist, and a double ring service as family and friends attended a reception at Paola Country Club. The couple will live at 101 Tower, Paola after a wedding trip to the Ozarks.

Lu Anne Cutting Buford Debrick Paola Paola Presbyterian Church Joel Cutting Ottawa John Debrick Berkley Carter Kenneth Slack Marion L. Moyes Joyce Cutting Dale Ackerman Marysville Peyton White Ardmore Oklo Claude Harrison Harold Achey Frank Tomlinson Judge Tomlinson Country Club Don Walters Kansas City Kas Joan Sherar Gail Thoren Gerald Ellis George Martz Mission Beverly Spriggs Seneca Tim Laughlin Mmes Refus Sherar Otis White Sterling Carpenter Hubert Hamlin Carl Thoren Ivan Karr Leonard Eliott Debrick Ozarks 101 Tower, Paola Paola High School K.S.T.C Pittsburg Theta Sigma Upsilon The Phillips Pipeline Co

Supper For Visitors In Forest Park Honors Calif Couple

A group of longtime friends held a supper last evening in Forest Park to honor Mr. and Mrs. Royce Brandt and their daughter Susan from Corona California visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Turner. Mr. Brandt will return Thursday while Mrs. Brandt and the children stay several weeks. Attendees included Mrs. Harold Brock and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Dunkin, the Ferguson families from Route 4 and Canon City, the Ferrer family from Lin da and Princeton, the Nitcher family from Lor raine, the Florys of Lone Star, and the Kissingers from Barbee.

Forest Park Royce Brandt Bobby Susan Corona Calif Lewis Turner Brandt Harold Brock Barbara Virginia Clathe George Dunkin Dale Ottawa Fred Ferguson Judy Peggy Route 4 Shirley Ferguson Canon City Colo Lamar Ferrer Linda Gary Larry Princeton Lou Nitcher Lorraine Jeannette and Lee Pomona Calvin Flory Carol Lone Star Fred Kissinger Diana Barbee Carolyn Wayne

Far and Near Club Picnic Dinner at Forest Park

The Far and Near club held a Sunday picnic dinner in Forest Park for members and families. Attendees included numerous couples and their children, with visitors listed among them.

Forest Park J. C. Hannaman Harry Gene Domnanish Patty Rita Denny Carolyn Jimmy Grant Carey Wilma Virginia Robert Bennie Stinson Joyce Lois Karen Howard Linneman Roberta Roger Earl Schmitt Judy Pat Jon Harold Bones Diane Donna Lonnie Larry Birdie Macy Marvel Macy Roland Sass Edith Rickie Leland Eileen Eugene Hoyt

Picnic Meeting Recruits Class at North Baptist Church

A picnic at Forest Park last evening organized by the North Baptist Church recruited its class. Mrs. Merrill Bliss led the planning group, with Mrs. Clarence Keefer handling business and Mrs. Ed Brown leading devotions. Members shared favorite detergents during roll call, and attendees included the Mines as well as Harry Hough Clyde Zielsdorf Lee Rundell Frank Davis Dave Hudson Fred Lemon Emmett Taylor George Phibbs Earl Baxter Frank Bell Roy Campbell and W. V. Latz.

North Baptist Church Forest Park Merrill Bliss Clarence Keefer Ed Brown Harry Hough Clyde Zielsdorf Lee Rundell Frank Davis Dave Hudson Fred Lemon Emmett Taylor George Phibbs Earl Baxter Frank Bell Roy Campbell W. V. Latz

Mt Olivet Hosting House Party Review at O U

The Mt Olivet Helping Hand Society held a Friday meeting reviewing the recent House Party at O U. Mrs Paul Garber hosted with Mrs Ted Randel leading the lesson. Attendees included Mrs L L Snethen Mrs Frank Hahner Mrs Forrest Figgins and Mrs John Collins plus members Jack Davis Lloyd Schweitzer C W Martin Clea Nichter Dwayne Shaw George Stankard and children Coleen Hahner Sandy Shaw Susan and Curt Figgins Steven Johnson Jerry and Billy Collins. Potatoes were served molded in custard cups and lettuce was arranged for serving.

Mt. Olivet George Stankard Coleen Hahner Sandy Shaw Susan Curt Figgins Steven Johnson Jerry Billy Collins

Engagement of Mary Lynn Chilton to Lewis Nickerson

Mr and Mrs Henry B Chilton of Wellsville announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Lynn to Lewis E Nickerson son of Mrs A P Nickerson of Kansas City Kas The wedding is set for Sept 3 at the Wellsville Baptist church Miss Chilton is a sophomore at U O and Nickerson is a June graduate of CU He works for Hallmark Co Inc in Kansas City

Henry B. Chilton Wellsville Mary Lynn Lewis E. Nickerson A. P. Nickerson Kansas City Kas Wellsville Baptist Church Miss Chilton Nickerson C. U Hallmark Co., Inc

Marriage notice for Hazel Dick and Robert Cockran in Missouri

Announcement received of the marriage of Mrs Hazel Dick and Mr Robert Cockran, both of Springfield Missouri. Mrs Cockran is the former Hazel Teghtmyer of Ottawa. She worked many years in a local grocery. The couple’s address is 7254 North Glenstone, Springfield. Safe Buy. U S Savings Bonds

Hazel Dick Robert Cockran Springfield Cockran Hazel Teghtmyer Ottawa Glenstone

Green Family Gathering Held in Forest Park

A Sunday gathering honored the late Mr. J W Green and Mrs Green with relatives from across Kansas and California assembling in Forest Park. Attendees included numerous Green family members and spouses from Cedar House nursing home to Topeka and Ottawa, sharing memories and kinship.

Forest Park J. W. Green Green Cedar House Nursing Home Stephen Susan Otis Patterson Peggy Diana Julia John Evelyn Dale Green David Melvern Harley Green Danny Doug Burlington H. S. Stone Waverly Ralph Stone Barbara Jane Lancaster Calif C. L. Henderson Lee and Jerry Kansas City Bud Davis Lynn Mike Ernest Slatinsky Ernest Paul Chris Trimble Bill Jones Kathy Topeka Bill Adcock Ray Jim Anna Roger Lyle Jane Tommy Esther Ottawa Wayne Litch

Salads with Ham and Mandarin Oranges Featured

A recipe note highlights a ham salad using canned drained mandarin oranges with onion rings and romaine. Serve the salad with French dressing for a light meal option.

Club Forecast Wednesday Busy Bee Event

Busy Bee gathers with Mra Dewey McClay and Mrs Owen Hobbs as hostesses for an evening of outreach and fellowship at United Presbyterian and First Methodist churches. The event features WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION groups and REBEKAHs in an obligation night program at Forest Park shelter.

Dewey McClay Owen Hobbs Luther Spears L.W H. Vincent Willliam Bryan G.C. Birthday Ray Evans Women's Association of Federated Church Seekers Trinity Methodist Church Forest Park Shelter Hodée Hazel Harrison Emilié Barnes W.N.B United Presbyterian Church First Methodist Rebekahs

Socialettes: Davis family travels home from visit

Socialettes note Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Davis and Sandra left yesterday for Seattle after a two week visit with Irene Davis, W. B. Evey, Clarence Davis and other relatives in Homewood. Shirley Ferguson, 13, visits Canon City relatives. Fairmount Birthday club meets Friday with Mrs. J. S. Hume. Ever try tomato juice sherbet with cold roast beef.

Lloyd Davis Sandra Seattle Wash Irene Davis S. Main W. BE. Evey Ottawa Clarence Davis Homewood

Layette Shower Honors Mrs Charles Gruver at Centropolis

Mrs Charles Gruver was honored at a layette shower Friday evening hosted by Mrs William Clark Mrs Edward Waterbury and Mrs Howard Myers at the Clark home. Pink and blue decorations adorned the event with Florine Waterbury and Juanita Clark assisting with gifts Among the 37 guests was Mrs Hoyt of Boston Massachusetts Gruver’s mother.

Charles Gruver Centropolis William Clark Edward Waterbury Howard Myers Clark Florine Waterbury Juanita Clark Mrs. Gruver Hoyt Boston Mass

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U.S Dorothy Roe AP Women’s Au Wai Bea Rega Billy Mitchell Gary Cooper Tiemabcere Warnercolo Tony Curtis Lois Smith Mrs. Boford Debrick Beller Studio Mt. Olivet Society John the Baptist James K Friedrich A Century Films Production Laterus Mary Magdalene Lee J. Cobb Robert Wilson James Griffith Soanwe Dere Ovry Maconitar Gator Eastman Pathe Lab Mary Lynn Chilton U. S Jessy Long Mildred McKee Charles Ferguson Fairmount Birthday Club J. S. Hume Alexander the Great Tony Martin Rei Reet Susan Hayward Hillcrest Sunrise Dairy Products Choe Sunrise AML DAIRY E.wilson Layette
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