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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1956

Page

5

Married in candle light at Mt Olivet Baptist church

Miss Jeanne Schweitzer and Rev. Ross E Sackman wed in a double ring ceremony at Mt Olivet Baptist church with Rev Ernest Lawrence officiating. The bride wore a nylon tulle gown with lace and pearl accents, carried a white Bible, and received a pearl necklace as a gift. Attendants included Lois Schweitzer and Joyce Schweitzer, with Bertha Greishaber providing music.A reception followed in the church annex with family helpers from Ottawa and Colorado Springs. The couple will reside in Fairview after a two week honeymoon.

Jeanne Schweitzer Lloyd Schweitzer Princeton Ross E. Sackman Everett Sackman Fontana Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Ernest Lawrence Wilmore Bertha Greishaber Osage City Howard Whittington Kansas City Jo Anne Loving Margaret Loving Ottawa Lois Schweitzer Joyce Schweitzer Beverly Lowell Alma Schweitzer Marguerite McCurdy Rollie New Mabel Alley Colorado Springs Jol Sackman Emporia Betty ‘Randel Williamsburg Williamsburg High School Stormont Vale School of Nursing Topeka Calcado Springs Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Bear Trapp Ranch

Mrs Hope Converse Feted by Miss Converse and Miss Elder

Miss Hope Converse, formerly of Ottawan and now residing at Sunset Home Concordia, was honored Wednesday by Miss Converse and Miss Manta Elder at the Elder home. Return to Concordia planned this week after visiting friends. Guests included Mrs. B. B. Phillips, Mrs. Nettie Dearing, Mrs. Olive Carver, Mrs. L. P. Moree, Mrs. Glen Sinclair, Mrs. Hugh Rodgers of Princeton, and Mrs. Lynne Wilson of Washington, D. C.

Sadie Steele Manta Elder Elder Hope Converse Sunset Home Concordia B. B. Phillips Nettie Dearing Olive Carver L. P. Moree Glen Sinclair Hugh Rodgers Princeton Lynne Wilson Washington, D. C

Busy Bee Club holds afternoon gathering at Elliott home

The Busy Bee Club met Wednesday at Mrs. Ed Elliott's home for hymns and a business session led by Mrs. Dewey McClay. Prizes went to Mrs. Effie Holmes, Mrs. McClay, Mrs. Dean Holmes, and Mrs. John Montgomery, with refreshments served. Members present included Mrs. Maggie Myers and Mrs. Anna Bryan.

Busy Bee Club Ed Elliott Dewey Mc-Clay Effie Holmes Mc-Clay Dean Holmes John Montgomery Maggie Myers Anna Bryan

Zigzaggers Club Hosts Evening Meeting

Mrs. Ralph Meharry of 810 South Poplar welcomed Zigzaggers Club members on Wednesday night with a business session led by Mrs. William Bryan. Miss Bertha Richardson demonstrated appliquing and prizes were won by Miss Richardson, Miss Norma Keith, and Mrs. Bryan. Refreshments followed with Mrs. Walter Butler, Mrs. Robert Stewart, and Miss Lily Wilhite in attendance.

Ralph Meharry South Poplar Zigzaggers Club William Bryan Bertha Richardson Miss Richardson Norma Keith Bryan Walter Butler Robert Stewart Lily Wilhite

Minnie Sweet Circle Meeting at North Baptist Church

Minnie Sweet Circle of W M S met Wednesday afternoon at North Baptist Church. Devotions led by Mrs J H Kirkwood, with Mrs George Phibbs presiding. Mrs J C Workman dedicated a $10.80 love gift. Lesson by Mrs Floyd Perkins and Mrs V C McDowell on Producing Fine Pearls. Ottawa University Baptist house party reports by Mrs Workman and Mrs Fred Shoemaker. Ten members attended.

Minnie Sweet North Baptist Church J. H. Kirkwood George Phibbs J. C. Workman Floyd Perkins V. C. McDowell Ottawa University Baptist House Party Workman Fred Shoemaker

VFW Auxiliary Holds Fundraising Balloon Game

The VFW Auxiliary met Thursday night at the hall with Mrs. Paul Bril presiding. Mrs. Earl Moore and Mrs. Virgil Rollo organized a balloon game raising $2.15 for the fund. Refreshments were served. attendees included Mrs. Victor Sowers, Warren Lutz, Francis Keefer, H. B. Croan, Clarence Keefer, Ed Curbey, Bob Robinson, Mabel Simmons, Chester Waller, Bob Compton, Rosa Freeman, Lloyd Keefer, and J. H. Medlen.

Paul Bril Earl Moore Virgil Rollo Mmes Victor Sowers Warren Lutz Francis Keefer H. B. Croan Clarence Keefer Ed Curbey Bob Robinson

Elm Grove Club Meeting at The Elms Grove

Elm Grove Club held Thursday afternoon near Ottawa with Mrs. Ma bel Woodburn leading devotions and business. Quilting followed, served refreshments by Mrs. Harlan McFadden, and attendees included numerous members and visitors such as Mrs. Robert Phillips and Mrs. Ruth Hoopes.

Elms Grove Club Mabel Woodburn Ottawa Roy Swank Harlan McFadden Robert Phillips Shirley Bobbie Ruth Hoopes Ernest Lawrance Jill Ivan McFadden Earl Pope Sharon Connie Dean George Puvogel Andy Reed Glenn Lafcaster Johnny

G C Birthday Club Meets Mrs Ernest Lowrance

Mrs Ernest Lowrance hosted the G C Birthday club on Wednesday with a noon dinner and business session. Mrs Mary Mack arranged games, prizes went to Mrs H R Williams and Mrs Lowrance, with visitors Ruth Hoopes Wayne and members including Mrs Earl Phares R A Gibson W H Williams Patricia Trem Fisher Maggie present.

Ernest Lowrance G. C. Birthday Club Mary Mack H. R. Williams Lowrance Ruth Hoopes Wayne Mmes. Earl Phares R. A. Gibson W. H. Williams Patricia Trem Fisher Maggie

Plough Lizzie Morgan Myrtle Anderson and Jim Russell

Lizzie Morgan Plough Myrtle Anderson and Jim Russell Louann Lavonne Becky and Jill Lowrance are named in a local notice listing individuals connected to a family or property matter. The fragment names multiple people likely tied to a genealogical or civil record in a community notice.

Plough Lizzie Morgan Myrtle Anderson Jim Russell Louann Lavonne Becky Jill Lowrance

Socialettes Luncheon Hosts Tie Ottawa Reunion Crowd

Mr. and Mrs. John Brecheisen hosted a luncheon at their home with guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Loomis, John and Rosemary Columbus Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hase, Gladys Hardtaker, Lawrence, and Charles Rappard of Overbrook. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jones Salina visit with Mrs. Jones' mother Mrs. Lowell Jones. Both couples were Ottawas 41 graduating class members and will attend the reunion at the Ottawa Country Club tonight.

John Brecheisen John Loomis John and Rosemary Columbus Ohio Arthur Hase Gladys Hardtaker Lawrence Charles Rappard Overbrook Lee Jones Salina Jones Lowell Jones Dorothy Hogue Ottawa High School Ottawa Country Club

Club Forecast Sunday and Monday Church Gatherings

Social notices list events at Federated Church and Faith Lutheran Guild with a Sunday forecast at John Sheldon home, Monday True Kindred and Bupper meeting at Masonic Temple, and Tuesday B and P W Club installation with a 6 45 p m picnic at the South Ottawa road side park.

Federated Church John Sheldon True Kindred Bupper Masonic Temple Faith Lutheran Guild B.&p.w. Club South Ottawa

Community clubs and meetings list for week

A local newspaper snippet lists multiple clubs and meetings with times and hosts including Highland /1 club at 2 p m, W C T U host Mrs Verne White. Friendship Circle led by Mrs Lloyd Wilkinson pot luck. Navy Mothers Club noon picnic at Forest Park. ZigZag Club chartered bus trip to Kansas City. Just-A-Mere Club hosted by Mrs K HL Mengerhausen Wednesday. Union Chapter No 15. All C W F groups luncheon 1 p m church annex. H B Club hosted by Mrs Rose Campbell. Garfield Gardeners potluck at Norris Burke home. Earnest Workers class at Trinity Methodist. Berean Guild with Mrs B EB Schwars Thursday. Baxter Social Hour Club hosted by Mrs Keith Page. F L A Club led by Mrs Sam Shumate. Mud Creek Social Club at Mrs Frank Mages home. Richter W S C S hosted by Mrs Henry Standt. Valley Chapel Ladies Society hosted by Mrs W EB Vick.

H.B Rose Campbell Garfield Norris Burke Trinity Methodist Church Berean Guild B. EB Schwars Baxter Keith Page F.L.A Sam Shumate MUD Creek Frank Mages Richter W.S.C.S Henry Standt

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