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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1956

Page

9

Loyal Neighbors Farm Page Dinner and Showers

The Herald reports local club gatherings on June 5 at Homewood School with a dinner and baby shower for Mrs. Bill Reekie. Miss Mary Dean Holle attended. eight members and one guest were present. Daily Day was discussed. gifts were given to the honoree. ice cream refreshments followed.

Homewood School Bill Reekie Mary Dean Holle Dinnner Kester Graffham Fred Kissinger Loren Gensman Elm Grove Carl Channon Ruth Hoopes Hoffman Pursley Ivan McFadden Bob Robinson Clifford Lee Happy Homemakers Marvin Brenner Clevel Baxter Howard Smith Martin Community Center Beacon Light Charles Eichenberger Lloyd Heidner Appanoose School Earle Gilliland Ransom Hospital Kenneth Bowman Ezra Johnson Sharon Heidner Prothe Paola H. Gottschamer Rantoul Rantoul H. D. Unit Ruth Wickard M. R. Stevenson Carl Bloomer Cancer Fund Lena Crawford Glenice Brown Gladys Loyd Loyd Brown John Cunningham Bethel Mabel Price Overbrook Viva Clark

Misses Dress Pattern 4687 by Anne Adams

Advertisement for a Misses pattern 4687 by Anne Adams. Describes a soft feminine dress with yokes, airy fabrics, and a princess look suitable for summer lawns and voiles. Sizes 10 to 20, size 16 needs 4 3 4 yards of 39 inch fabric. price 35 cents, add 5 cents for first class mail. Send to Pattern Dept New York NY.

Anne Adams Ottawa Herald West 17Th St New York N. Y

Insects Take Toll On Kansas Crops

Insects including chinch bugs and grasshoppers are spreading across Kansas. Described as the worst invasions in several seasons, the pests threaten farm and garden crops. Sedgwick County agent Don Ingle reports many requests for control methods, while Kansas State College expert C. C. Burkhardt cautions that every day counts in fighting chinch bug infestations.

Kansas Don Ingle Sedgwick Wichita C. C. Burkhardt Kansas State College

Wheat Excellent Parson's Elevators Describe 1956 Crop

Parson's 7-Elevator operators describe the 1956 wheat crop with glowing notes. Yields vary by locality but average about 33 to 35 bushels per acre. Quality is high with moisture generally under 13 percent, weights 62 to 64 pounds, and protein average 12.5 to 13.

Parsons

Franklin County booth seeks rare crop and fruit donations

Franklin county fairs rely on Earl Anderson and Williamsburg vocational agriculture students to assemble a collective county booth with samples of field crops vegetables and fruits. The 1200 point score card includes 50 points for representation count. Contact Mr. Anderson or the county agent with uncommon varieties or superior quality.

Topeka Hutchinson Earl Anderson Williamsburg Franklin County

Social Roundup From Stanton Area Guests and Visits

Mr Earl Croan of Pressonville was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Oren Croan. The Webber and McKeon families hosted visitors from Kansas City and Ottawa. Carolyn Ann Webber spent time with Eldon McKeon and Grandparents Redick. Numerous local residents and relatives shared calls and dinners throughout the week in Stanton area communities.

Earl Croan Pressonville Oren Croan Edgerton Charles Dickson Kansas City Roy Webber George Webber Robert Shelton, Jr Albert McKeon George Chambers Vickie Bob A. L. Redick Gridley Bill Player Clifford Wright Fontana George Brassfield Victor Hinds Earl Yackle Judy Paola Howard Grigsby Roy

Dooley and Bivins Attend Auction Event

Dooley and Mr and Mrs Art Bivins join Jim Chamberlin at a community sale. Daily water requirements for livestock listed include 35 gallons for dairy scows, four gallons for hogs, two gallons for sheep, and five gallons for 100 laying hens.

Dooley Art Bivins Jim Chamberlin

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