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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1955

Page

5

Women's Page notes circle leaders and showers

Mrs. Frank Cannady of Ottawa will lead the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic event at Princeton High School Sunday. The program includes Ottawa quartet No Name and invites members from several Kansas cities. Plus showers for Layette and Peggy Kelsey, Beauceant meeting notes, Far and Near club, Boyd Ladies Aid and other local society items with attendees named.

Frank Cannady of Ladies of the Grand Army of Boyd Ladies Aid Harry Miller Kenneth Nitcher C. S. Jonas Jana Republic Princeton Circle Evan Lloyd Merl James Topeka Form

Socialettes note two week Minnesota trip and Kansas visits

Socialettes report multiple social happenings in Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Eoman Jones returned from a two week vacation in Minnesota with Mr. and Mrs. E Pope of Topeka. Several Englewood Colorado residents plan home return. A bridal shower honored Kelma Turvey for a forthcoming marriage to Bruce Starks. Guests and visits included families from Nash vile Denver Lawrence and Topeka. A United Presbyterian group met with Mary Beth Clark in charge and voted on a Bible verses roll call follow up.

Charles McCarthy Harold Tetwiler Richard Pickler R. R. Redmond R. A. Anderson R. B. Anderson Sheldon Bowers Kansas City Ralph Corell L. R. Schumacher Jack Wilkerson C. H. McCarthy Edna Schumacher Eoman Jones Minnesota E. &. Pope Topeka Ottawa Detroit Lake B. W. Clark Gary, Kathy Mary Welen Englewood, Colo F. R. Bennett Kelma Turvey Bruce Starks Wilma Small Delores Bailey Karen Wilson Marvin Wilson Una Cei United Pressbyterian Church Mary Beth Clark

Growing Seasons The Time To Protect Against Insects

With the growing season underway, use dusters or sprayers to shield garden crops from insect and disease threats. Plants under warm weather risk damage, so proactive insecticide and fungicide use is essential. DDT noted as early post war help. community events included a potluck and talks by Mrs. Todd Macdonald with Egyptian dolls.

Todd Macdonald Jackie Hollon Judy Wadkins Janet Rice Beryl Jean Blankenbeker B. G. Otto American Standards Association Committee

Visitors mark Gunston Hall celebration for Mason and hall anniversary

The piece notes a Virginia event at Gunston Hall honoring George Mason and the hall’s 200th anniversary. It lists speakers including Secretary of Defense Charles Wilson and Johns Hopkins art chair Richard Howland, plus Colonial Dames members. It also covers a traveling cat story and a survey of postwar pest control chemicals and practices.

Virginia Way Gunston Hall Potomac George Mason Virginia Commonwealth of Virginia Louis ‘Hertles Soliety of Colonial Dames of America Charles B. Wilson Richard H. Howland Art Johns Hopkins University Ottawa Kansas Division of Colonial Dames W. A. Penny M. H. Forester B. F. Bowers R. M. Clogston

Looking Back At Ottawa Society June 11 194

The Ottawa W. C. A. meeting led by Mrs. R. H. Curby included group singing with Mrs. Harry Holmes as accompanist. Mrs. A. A. Van Sickles led devotionals on Brotherhood a Reality. M. M. Bennett ran a business session noting W. growth since 1937. Prof. B. Smith Haworth spoke on Believing in Unbelievables. Tea was served by W. M. Kinnison and Paul Garri son. 24 members attended with guests Cora Cramer L. E B Grenter Harry Brink Marie Evelyn Bennett Virginia Hughes.

R. H. Curby B. Smith Haworth W. M. Kinnison Paul Garrison Cora Cramer L. EB. Grenter Harry Brink Marie Evelyn Bennett Virginia Hughes

Community Club Calendar Highlights and Meetings

Local clubs and organizations list weekly events with dates and hostesses at churches and halls. Includes American Legion Auxiliary, DAR, Mothers Memorial Auditorium, Busy Bee, Cerneret Workers, Uniton Chapel, First Methodist Circles, Bootal Hour, Valley Chapel Ladies, and WCBS circles with times and locations.

John Blavens Tueaday American Legion Auxiliary B. d& Plw R.A. Goller Leona Chesi Rose Campbell Harry Mete Tmrp Mengerhauren Ta Bera Bon T Melmes Horia Ladira Tally Susston

Teletype Warning System discussed for Kansas cities

Wichita meeting reviewed installing a storm warning teletype circuit in south central Kansas. System would originate from the Wichita weather bureau and relay storm warnings, weather bulletins, and State Highway Patrol information. Sedgwick County already operates five radios and two TV stations. counties present included Summer, Harvey, Kingman, Cowley, and Sedgwick.

Wichita Kansas Wichita Weather Bureau State Highway Patrol Sedgwick Summer Harvey Kingman Cowley

Nominated For BPW President In Kansas

Alice Helm of Kansas City is nominated without opposition to succeed Mrs. Leota Barnes as president of the Kansas Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs. More than 500 women attend the federation convention closing Sunday with other unopposed nominees including Anna Reed Abilene first vice president and Pat Wilhite Wichita recording secretary. District directors include Vidal Blachly Topeka Wanda Lewis Paola Gladys Eaton Chanute Hazel Miller Emporia Faye Clark El Dorado Velma Wooster Hays.

Wichita i Alice Helm Kansas City Leota Barnes Phillipsburg Kansas Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Anna Reed Abilene Pat Wilhite Wichita Vidal Blachly Topeka Wanda Lewis

Notable Names Tied to Pratt and St Francis May Be Miss Ida ZL

Mrs Nelle Hendrickson of Pratt and St Francis resident Ida ZL Syarth are listed alongside Miss Susan M Hadley of Garden City. The piece notes marines dating to naval history as part of a broader historical reference.

Nelle Hendrickson Pratt Ida ZL. Syarth St. Francis Susan M. Hadley Garden City

Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy In Grain Case

August Wahl, partner in a Kansas grain firm, pleaded guilty to three counts of grain conversion and conspiracy. The government dismissed 27 other counts. Wahl and partner August Reents had previously pleaded innocent to transferring 90,214 bushels of government grain. Sentencing was deferred until after Reents’ trial in U S District Court.

Wichita August Wahl Konorado, Kas Lother Wahl August Reents U. S

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Women’s Page Society No Name Barbershop Quartet Chanute Kas Humboldt Emporia Peggy Kelsey Roy Davis Mattie Gingrich Lewis Dale Bill Bryan Ira Fleming Tom Corcoran Eugenie Spooner George McClure F. W. Berthot Rosa Nightwine L. D. Gensman Dale Wood Frank Lehew Loren Gensman C. B. McNish Sue J. P. Kelsey Noah Barnhart Herbert Fredricks Harry Dale Carl Nutt, Jr Paul Shannon Jean Shannon Karan Torrleden Lawrence Mildred Taylor Leo Ferguson Bil Curry Bill Payne Masonic Temple Merle Marmon Walter Lipford J. C. Hannaman Eugene Domnanish Earl Schmitt Birdie Macy Ruth Moody Howard Linneman Roberta Roger David Brown Harold Bones Diane Donna Lonnie Dean Larry Phil Parrott Grant Carey Wilma Flower Pomona Park Edith Thompson Ezra Johnson Miss Webber Major Alex Showalter Nashvile, Tenn Mary Showalter Olathe Col Robert Showalter Denver G. G. Club Martha van Meter the Mines W. S. Barnett J. A. Blunt Fred Sehnert Don Harbison J. F. Heckman Russell Howard F. J. Lundstedt A. E. Macoubrie A. F. Senster Sadie Steele F. C. Stockford A. C. Heigele Margaret Heigele Long Beach Calif Rex Walker John Seattle Wash Roy Vallier Quenemo Mr. Vallier Lloyd Vallier John Wassmer Pensatcola Fla Larry McGrath Navy Harry Loyd Robert Loyd Aston Smith Conley United Nation Conley Smith C.D.T Lt. Com George W. Davis George Washington Davis VI Beverly Denise Atlantic iCity N. J San Diego sCalif Washington, D. C Com. Davis Navy Headquarters Australia Doris Way Frank Ginatra Eliiabeth Fraser Lenny One Dorothy Malone Alan Hale, Jr Warner Bros Plaza Theatre Warner Color Technicolor Robert Mitchum Diana Lynn Teresa Wright Wayne Fellows Truy Theatre Walter van Titburg Clark Ottawa Society Boltwood Camp Duane Bechtle Cherry Fhone BPW John G. Kaiser Drug Store Rexall Store Coffea Plollips Fullcrest Drive-in Saffron Glass Co Hickory Grizzly Curry Auto Supply Main Pho Optometrists Arvid Berglund D.D Optometrist Olin G. Wollen, D.D. ‘Optometrist Bennett Bldg Chiropractors Hugh Campbell Paul S. Rughes S. M. Brockway Masenle Bldg A. G. Madison, D.D Rodney McClay Pho Prepadte Levestman Bvestors Diversified Services Zome Hazen L. Rio K. Eitner Wa.m State Bank of Ottawa V. Scrous Insurance N. Main D. L. Young Dr. E Capron Prescription Medical Directory J. F. Barr, M.D Gev. W. Davis M.D Frank A. Trump, M Louis N. Speer General Medicine and Surgery James FE. Wallen, M Obstetrics R. A. Gollier, M.D Henning Bros Sylva Lofgreen Victor Lofgreen, M Physicians and Surgeons Third and Walnut Phone Roberts, MD Surgery — Medicine Office David G. Laury General Medicine Joe W. Selby L Mile Don Collins Briscoe Drug Store H. N Arrold Peffly, D.V.M BR. A. Bruce Res. Pho Mann-Bell Drug Store John F. Hudelson Pomona Eeee Basrady
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