Family Gathering Honors Edith James in Osawatomie
A Sunday gathering was held at John Brown park Osawatomie to honor Edith James of Howard California. Attendees included Myra James of San Lorenzo California Ben Elliott Linn Bauer Noel Martin families from Kansas City and many others from Missouri and Illinois.
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John Brown Park
Osawatomie
Edith James
Howard
Calif
Myra James
San Lorenzo
Ben Elliott
Linn Bauer
Noel Martin
Kansas City
Maude Williams
Keith Allenbrand
Albany
Althea Sontag
Chicago
Clifford James
Janice Masketer
Princeton
Gard James
Ansel Hills
Lloyd
Aletha Lynn
Margaret Kennedy
Lane
Gerald James
Donald Lash
Ben Chrisjohn
Lawrence Webber
Fern
Elaine Hills
Ottawa
U.S. Cars and Trucks Scrapped Today Average 13.8 Years
U.S. vehicles sent to scrap today average 13.8 years in age reflecting aging fleet trends. The note highlights a continuing replacement cycle for cars and light trucks as owners retire older models.
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U.S
Sewing Club Showcases Garments and Plans Aug Dinner
Zig Zig Zag club members displayed homemade garments at a Monday meeting led by Mrs. Jim Burkdoll of Rantoul. The next gathering will be a polluck dinner at Wallace Park in Paola on Aug 7 with the Zig- Zag Zora club of Paola as guests. Members will display novelties and exchange patterns for gifts. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs. Otto Zebert, Mrs. G. E. Cuthbertson, Mrs. W. L. Sybrant of Paola, Mrs. Harold Guy of Richmond, Mrs. Harold Kimball and Mrs. Ray Feuerborn of Princeton, Mrs. Ross Kimball, Lane, and Mrs. John W. Burkdoll of Ottawa.
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Jim Burkdoll
Rantoul
Wallace Park
Paola
Otto Zebert
G. E. Cuthbertson
The Baby Has Been Named Stoffer Ottawa Birth Record
The baby born July 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Morell Stoffer of Kansas City Kansas formerly of Ottawa has been named Jack Lee. He weighed 11 pounds one ounce. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Bertram Stoffer of Ottawa and Mr. and Mrs Jack Hamilton of Waverly. At Ransom Memorial hospital.
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Stoffer
Morell Stoffer
Kansas City
Kas
Ottawa
Jack Lee
Bertram Stoffer
Jack Hamilton
Waverly
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Corbin
Oscar Corbin
S. Cedar
Richard Eugene
Willhite
Glen Will
Camise trend highlighted by Ceil Chapman couture show
New York fashion preview spotlights the camise a loose bloused top with beaded straps from Ceil Chapman. The collection blends 1912 style with glitter using beads sequins and jewels atop full satin gowns and cocktail outfits. Jo Copeland also showcases 1912 influences with champagne satin beaded gowns and apricot silk brocade dinner dress with ostrich feather accents.
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New York
Ceil Chapman
Chapman
Ceil
Lillian Russell
Jo Copeland
Local Baby Names and Weights From July Births
July births listed with names and weights for Karen Wynne Daniel Keith Debra Joan Paul Joseph and Deborah Sue born to families in Wellsville Thompson Williams Wassmer and Barber. Addresses provided for each family accompany each newborn’s details.
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Hite
Wellsville
Karen Wynne
Thompson
LeRoy Thompson
Daniel Keith
Williams
Richard Williams
S. Main
Debra Joan
Wassmer
Layette Shower Honors Mrs Fischer in Williamsburg
Mrs. Leo Fischer of Williams burg former Ottawa was honored guest at a layette shower hosted Monday at Mrs. Daniel Harding's home with co-hostess Mrs. Byron Faden. Centerpiece featured a blue lamb with pink and white carnations. Prizes were won by Eddie Hull among others, dessert served, guests listed including Anita Hollingsworth Nina Curtis and several Williamsburg residents.
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Leo Fischer
Williamsburg
Ottawa
Daniel Harding
Byron Faden
Eddie Hull
Andy Reed
Glenn King
William Lantis
Perry Porter
E. L. Lloyd
Jerry Norris
Elsa Towe
Agnes
Socialettes Soroptimist Luncheon in Lofgreen Building
The Socialettes Soroptimist club schedules a noon luncheon Thursday in the Lofgreen building. Rev. and Mrs. Robert C. Harder of Boston visited the Welty family, staying several weeks. In September Harder will resume studies at Boston University School of Theology. Century Fellowship hosted a talk by Mrs. Dan Wilson about sponsoring 30 Kansas teenagers from eastern churches, with her daughter Alice describing a Chicago tour with 14 youths. The R. R.
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Soroptimist Club
Lofgreen
Robert C. Harder
Boston
M. A. Welty
Redmonds Hosted by Joel Towners and Wallace Family Visit
Redmonds were hosts assisted by the Joel Towners. Mrs. R. 4H. Curby conducted business and Mrs. J. A. Lawrence gave devotions. A covered dish supper preceded the program. Twenty-four members attended. Carl Wallace and family recent visit to Ottawa marked ten years since a prior family reunion. Families from Willard Wallace, Ray Wallace route 3, Harley Wallace Council Grove, Donald Reed Spring Hill, and a Germany-based sister attended or were noted. Baxter Social Hour club meeting Thursday was in Forest Park.
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Carl Wallace
Jimmy
Judy
Lynwood
Carlif
Ottawa
Willard Wallace
Ray Wallace
Route 3
Evelyn Bledsoe
Harley Wallace
Council Grove
Donald Reed
Spring Hill
Allen Roberts, Jr
Germany
Baxter
Forest Park
Margot Rumsey to wed Leo Heilman in Colorado Springs
Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Rumsey of Colorado Springs reveals the engagement of Margot Ann Rumsey to Leo G. Heilman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Heilman of Williamsburg. The couple plans a August 12 wedding in Colorado Springs. Margot studied voice at University of Kansas, and Leo, a Kansas University graduate in business administration, is a Delta Chi member set to enter the Air Force as a second lieutenant after earning his commission.
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E.C. Rumsey
Colorado Springs
Margot Ann
Leo G. Heilman
Hugh Heilman
Williamsburg
Miss Rumsey
University of Kansas
Heilman
K. U
Delta Chi
Air Force
Tea towel showers honor two Mrs. Ratzlaff and Sowers
Hostess Mrs. William Ratzlaff received tea towel showers, with gifts also given to Mrs. George Sowers for her birthday. Mrs. George Ferguson was in attendance.
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William Ratzlaff
George Sowers
George Ferguson
Recreation charge picnic meeting in Forest Park
Visitors attended the event including Mrs Gene Hanes Mrs J Alexander Jerre Lea Myers visiting her aunt Mrs Paul Mohr and Nancey Fahey of Chicago. Fourteen members and several children were present at a Columbia Woods BC picnic at Forest Park shelterhouse with Harry Dodd G C Hammons H N Flora Jim Kahler and Evelyn Bledsoe among attendees. Ottawa churches welcome you.
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Gene Hanes
J. Alexander
Jerre Lea Myers
Paul Mohr
Nancey Fahey
Chicago
C.W.B.C
Forest Park
Harry Dodd
G.C. Hammons
H. N. Flora
Jim Kahler
Evelyn Bledsoe
Velma Powers
Linda Chism
Norma Stewart
Club ForeCAST Thursday Event Notices in Centropolis
Read informal notices for local clubs including H C H Mrs E Hoffman VFW Auxiliary Merry-Go-Round Mrs Harold Crockett G AR Ladies Circle Mrs W Pickering Daughters Club Centropolis Mrs Edward Woodsum Fat and Near Mrs Howard Linnemarti Elm Grove clubhouse afternoon event planned at local gathering site
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H.C.H
E. Hoffman
V.F.W
Harold Crockett
G.ar
Ladies Circle
W. Pickering
Daughters Club of
Centropolis
Edward Woodsum
Howard Linnemarti
Elm Grove
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Mike Seifert
Don Seifert
Robert McCrea
Leslie
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The
Kansas Loan Co
W. Tecumseh
P. O. Box
Kansas
Cardigan
ES Casual
Lois Smith
Layette
Lori Nelson
Paramount
Technicolor
Hollywood
Sheeley Baking CO
National Bakers Services, Inc
SUEDE
Coats
Ree
Margot Ann Rumsey
Sowers
California Crusaders
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Homewood
Terrills
Terrill
Bermuda
Catalina
DAN Rivers
Terrill’s Department Store
Better Fabrics
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