Johnson Massengale Vows At Wellsville
The marriage of Jo Ann Johnson of Wellsville and Randolph G. Massengale of Wellsville was solemnized at 8 p.m. Friday, June 12, at the Wellsville Methodist Church. Officiating was Pastor Clarence Harder. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Evans of Lawrence. Groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Massengale, Wellsville. Mrs. Edgar Kerr of Ottawa was organist. Linda Kerr of Ottawa sang The Lord's Prayer. Matron of honor was Mrs. Harold Moherman of Wellsville, with Harold Phillips arranging decorations. The reception followed at the groom's parents’ home. The table featured a pink and white net lace heart centerpiece. Serving were Mrs. Robert Hunley and Mrs. Bruce Bosworth. The couple resides in Wellsville. he farms and she teaches in the Gardner school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Johnson
Wellsville
Randolph G. Massengale
Wellsville Methodist Church
Clarence Harder
Gene Evans
Lawrence
Robert ‘Massengale
Edgar Kerr
Ottawa
Linda Kerr
Richard Moherman
Old Phillips
Robert Hunley
Clathe
Bruce Bosworth
Gardner School
Powder Diapers and Piano Cleaning Warnings
Dear Heloise offers a diaper prep tip to save time by washing drying folding and powdering each diaper for quick use. A reader warns against cleaning piano or organ keys with benzene alcohol or lacquer thinner as these fluids can cause permanent damage.
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Heloise
Hints From Heloise practical kitchen cleaning tips
Reader tips cover safe piano key cleaning with a mild soapy cloth and dry rinse methods, hemming dresses with new tucks for a neater look, reusing melted paraffin wax to protect garbage cans, home laundry chart hanging for easy reference, and thoughtful baby gift ideas. Additional hints suggest battering with a hint of vinegar for crisper pork batter and rolling bacon slices into a jellyroll to prevent tears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
E. M.L
Social Order of Beauceant Reports Hospital Aid
The Social Order of Beauceant met Thursday night. Mrs Estell Northway chair of benevolence reported 2 402 articles sent to Osawatomie State Hospital since January 1 including magazines jewelry games and clothing. Satin officer robes will be made during the summer. Chairmen are Mrs Merle Marcmn and Mrs O C Curbey Co chairmen are Mrs Harley Gove Sr and Mrs Myron Steere. An ice cream social is planned for summer. Mrs Shumate president returned from Hawaii and gave a native costume style show. Refreshments were served by Mrs Don Shade and Mrs Shumate. The club recessed for the summer until September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estell Northway
Benevolence Committee
Osawatomie State Hospital
Merle Marcman
O. C. Curbey
Social Hour At Anchor Building
Social Hour met Thursday afternoon at the Anchor Building. After group singing Mrs. Lewis Stewart gave devotions and all members repeated the Lord's Prayer. Roll call prompted beauty hints. Mrs. Harry Son and Mrs. Royce Gragg received small gifts. Mrs. Charles Redman led five games for entertainment. Refreshments served to eight members. Next meeting July 2 with Mrs. Herb Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Anchor
Lewis Stewart
Harry John Son
Royce Gragg
Charles Redman
Herb Bishop
WSCS Plans Study Courses at June Meeting
WSCS met at the church with Mrs. Jenny Ottaway and Mrs. Truman Milton to discuss study courses for the coming year. The club voted to buy texts and guild books for instructors, announced an ice cream and fried chicken supper, and set an officers meeting for 1:30 June 23 at the Church. 14 members attended with guests Mrs. Lloyd Heidner, Mrs. John Howell, Mrs. Carl Eickenberger, Sharon Heidner, and Sara Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Jim Beesley
Henry Staadt
Leo Mealman
Tom Johnson
Herbert Howell
Lloyd Heidner
John Howell
Carl Eickenberger
Sharon Heidner
Sara Wood
Sew N Go Club Plans Programs
The Sew N Go club met Thursday evening with Mrs. Veloris Rhoades to discuss program books they will make. Roll call showed garments they had made. The next meeting will be a dinner July 16 at Colbern's. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Cliff Gibson to eight members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew ’N Go
Veloris Rhoades
Colbern’s
Cliff Gibson
HB Club Luncheon Meeting at North American Hotel
The HB Club met at noon Thursday at the North American Hotel for a luncheon. Afterward they visited the home of Mrs. Rose Campbell for a business meeting. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnson of Coffeyville. The next meeting is scheduled for July 15 with Mrs. Harry Hjorth.
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HB Club
North American Hotel
Rose Campbell
Carl Johnson
Coffeyville
Harry Hjorth
Family notices for Debra and Diane Shook families
Debra Jo Shook and Diane Lee Shook are daughters of Mr and Mrs Bill L Shook of Clathe. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Carl H Senter of 816 S Mulberry and Mrs Opal Shook of Cherryvale. Great grandmother is Mrs L C Jones of Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debra Jo
Diane Lee
Bill L. Shook
Clathe
Carl H. Senter
S. Mulberry
Opal Shook
Cherryvale
L. C. Jones
Ottawa
Eagles Auxiliary Hears Report From State Delegate
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles heard state convention delegate Mrs. Pat Maloney report at Thursday’s meeting. The convention, held June 4 6 at Wichita, included delegates Mrs. Ernest Sink Mrs. Jay Todd Mrs. Harold Pratt and Mrs. Claude Sink. Reports will be given at the July 2 meeting. The auxiliary announced meeting last year’s membership quota was met. President Mrs. Roy Dixon and Mrs. Maloney received quota pins. Mrs. Earl Harris got the mystery package. Mrs. Eugene Powell won the capsule drawing. Storm warnings caused the meeting to close early.
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Fraternal
Order of Eagles
Pat Maloney
Wichita
Ernest Sink
Jay Todd
Harold Pratt
Claude Sink
Roy Dixon
Maloney
Earl Harris
Euegene Powell
Methodist WSCS Circles Elect New Officers
The First Methodist Church Women’s Society circles met for pledge services and elected new officers. Esther Circle chose Mrs. R. A. Gollier as chair, with Mrs. D. C. Whitaker vice chair, Mrs. Fern Finch secretary, and Mrs. R. D. Spears treasurer among 16 members present. Ruth Circle held a morning coffee with 15 members and one guest. Ethel Seymour was chair and C. E. Buckner vice chair. Rebecca Circle met at Mrs. G. Ponton’s home for a 9:30 coffee. E. G. Stith chaired, Ethyle Welton vice-chair, H. J. Nordeen secretary, T. H. Fleming treasurer, with 16 members. Deborah Circle met at Mary Woodward’s. Ches ter Beditie chaired, Ruth Hanna vice-chair, Melvin Sellers secretary-treasurer, with 15 members and two guests present. Martha Circle gathered at Wayland Blair’s. Don White chair and Loren Matthews vice-chair, Roy B. Church secretary, with 14 members. Dorcas Circle met at Charles Geiger’s. F. F. Fockele chaired, Lloyd Carr vice-chair, R. D. Nichols secretary, Clarence Nauman treasurer, with 14 members.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Esther Circle
D. C. Whitaker
Claude Payne
W. L. Pickering
Ralph Weinheimer
R. A
Ethel Seymour
C. E. Buckner
Beverly Daugharthy
Thompson
Cottonwood Falls
Rebecca Circle
W. Ponton
Floyd Coffman
E. V. Lash
A. M
Mary Woodward
Ray Howell
Marjorie Collins
Minerva Coffman
Chester Béditie
Ruth Hanna
Melvin Sellers
Frank Carlson
J. W. Kay
Martha Circle
Wayland Blair
H. Haight
Mae Likes
O. O. Wolf
Roy B. Church
Don White
Loren Matthews
Dorcas Circle
Charles Geiger
F. F. Fockele
Melvin Booth
Joint Meeting For Circles At Westminster Church
The circles of Westminster United Presbyterian Church held a 9:30 a.m. Wednesday joint meeting, the last of the summer, with coffee served by hostess committee members Mrs Ward Ralston, Mrs Wayne Walter, Carrie Adams, and Lulu Brown. Three guests attended: Mrs E S Bennett of Youngstown Arizona, Mrs William Markham of Lenexa, and Mrs Janie Bird of Los Angeles. Mrs Charles Weaver led devotions before leaders Mrs John Lawrence and Mrs L O Gaddis presented the day’s study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster United Presbyterian Church
Ward Ralston
Wayne Walter
Carrie Adams
Lulu Brown
E. S. Bennett
Youngstown
Ariz
William Markham
Lenexa
Janie Bird
Los Angeles
Calif
Charles Weaver
Harold Crawford
John Lawrence
L. O. Gaddis
Sunday School Lesson By Clarence W Cranford
Clarence W Cranford reflects on a connected world shaped by science and air travel. He notes rapid global access makes peoples neighbors yet politics and ideology remain deeply divided, shaping how nations interact as if residents of shared spaces.
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Clarence W. Cranford
Woman Overcomes Fears Of Birth Pain
A reader recounts her long fear of childbirth and the anxious image of labor she carried from youth. She recalls seeing pregnant women and feeling physical distress and sympathy, asserting that sharing fearlessness with others can help.
A Letter From Ann Landers on Marriage and Faith
A reader recalls pain and fear in pregnancy followed by a smooth delivery aided by support. Ann Landers answers about privacy after discovering divorce decrees and advises telling children through parents. A noisy horn complaint leads to a peaceable resolution plan. A broader piece argues world-scale Christian missions, urging love, service, and global cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear Ann Landers
Little Rock
Henry P. van Dusen
Charles Scribner’s Sons
Socialettes Travelers Attend Arizona Funeral
Mrs. John R. Annan of Chicago returns home after visiting her mother Mrs. Eliza beth Sternecker. Mabel Hay of Platt City and Mr and Mrs Lynn Hay of Homewood with Mr and Mrs LeRoy Fredricks of Homewood reported in from Tuscon Ariz for the funeral of George W Hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Annan
Chicago, Il
Elizabeth Sternecker
Mabel Hay
W. 6Th
Lynn Hay
Platt City
LeRoy Fredricks
Homewood
Tuscon, Ariz
George W. Hay
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Johnson Massengale
C.E.R
Elizabeth Broders
Richard Wilton
R. W. Kummer
Mrs. J. B
Mrs. B
Anchor Building
Carl Mee
Butler
Richter Wscs
Jenny Ottaway
Truman Milton
Debra
Diane
Eagles Auxiliary
Methodist
Snyders
Prince Gardner
Russell Stover
Yardley
Old Spice
Pharmal A
Snyder, Bph
Sui
Ann
Ann Landers
Little Boy
Blue
Jerusalem
Judea
Samaria
United Nations
Royal Mandarin
Bennett
Main
Dairy Queen
Seheepan
Coca-Cola Company
Fanta Qgverage Sa
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