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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1955

Page

7

Reunion planned for O.L.I. Class of '41 in 1955

The O.L.I. CLASS of '41 plans a June 1955 reunion at a picnic dinner in the armory to mark their 15th anniversary. Officers elected include Mrs. Bert Detwiler as president, Fred Woods as vice president, Bob Compton and Mrs. Max Drake as secretary-treasurer. Several members attended the meeting in Kansas.

O.li Bert Detwiler Rantoul Fred Woods Bob Compton Max Drake Donald Ruth Anderson Donna Crane June White Foulks Jack Virginia Kelsey Wallace Max Norma Collins Drake Dorothy Richardson Nichols Bob Madge Compton Dorothy Miller Lena Belle Williamson Moore Warrensburg Joe Pauline Streekin Home Detwiler John Margaret Harder Douglass Frederick Letha Elliott Wood Betty Dowdy Compton Reseda Calif Mrs. Lee Jones Salina

Zigzaggers Show at Memorial Auditorium Tuesday

Club Forecast announces a 2 p.m. event featuring Bertha Hichardson of C.W.B.C and ARMY MOTHERS at Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday.

Zigzaggers Bertha Hichardson C.W.B.C Memorial Auditorium

William A Stevens Birthday Party at 434 Walnut

The seventh birthday of William A Stevens was celebrated July 11, 1940, from 4 to 6 pm at his parents home 434 Walnut. Miss Helen Phillips led games. photos taken. ice cream cake and favors of paper whistles and candy yo-yos. Attendees included Jerry Ann Lyman, Betty Whitacre, Rosalie James, Betty Todd, Carol Hood, and others. The article notes the Straits of Mackinac Bridge will cost 100 million dollars to complete.

William Ardsley Stevens R. L. Stevens Helen Phillips Billy Jerry Ann Lyman Betty Whitacre Rosalie James Betty Todd Carol Hood Betty Gilges Phyllis Loman Dorothy Burwell Joan Elaine Ronnie Lady C. J. Price Tommy Thompson Richard Phillips Jerry Lee Davis Larry Spore R. D. Loman Ralph Gilges

Socialettes dish dinner at Bowers home ends summer season

Century Fellowship of Federated church held a covered dish dinner last evening at Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Bowers with 30 members and one visiting child Christine Holland present. Rev. William Ward spoke. Next meeting set for September. Also notes of neighbors' vacations and weekend gatherings around Wichita and Bonner Springs.

Alex Telfer Nestor Falls Ontario Canada Hake of the Woods

Graham May Visit Russia a Moscow Invitation Reported

London reports that a Russian church leadership group said Billy Graham would be invited to Moscow as a guest of the Evangelical Christian Baptist Council of the Soviet Union. Rev J L Zhidkov, president of the Russian Baptist movement, spoke for visiting church leaders at a news conference and said they hope he can come.

London Billy Graham Moscow Chrisan Baptist Council Soviet Union J. L. Zhidkov Russian Baptist Movement

Baby Born On Sidewalk In Chicago

Mrs. John Purvis gave birth to two day old son James Graham on a sidewalk in front of their home in Chicago as they were heading toward the hospital. The father noted the baby’s birth was timely and they would visit relatives after the delivery. The event occurred amid a European tour backdrop and local reactions.

Chicago John Purgis Cuttin Wees James Graham William James Russiala Purvis

Fire destroys temple and damages interior of Second Baptist

The Ottawa Herald-5 on July 11 reports a $200,000 blaze destroyed the Negro Baptist temple late Saturday night and a second, smaller fire damaged the interior of the Negro Second Baptist church eight hours later. Police released five Negroes later after detaining them earlier.

Negro Baptist Temple Negro Second Baptist Church

Police Seek Firebug After Double Church Fires

Atlantic City authorities placed overnight guards at 23 Negro churches after two fires damaged one and destroyed another. Officials suspect arson and are widening inquiries as they pursue a possible firebug on the loose.

Atlantic City Ques

No Complaints On This Strike In Tokyo Action

Taxpayers are not objecting as workers demand summer bonuses and pay raises amid mailing tax notices. The strike began today and affects public payroll processes in Tokyo.

Tokyo Uore

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