Socialettes note travels and visits across states
Mrs. Wallace Wells left Saturday for Houston to visit her daughter and family for about a week. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Fitch included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fitch of San Jose and Mrs. Sadie Brent of Long Beach, en route to Muncie where Mr. Fitch will teach summer school. Ottawa women Mrs. F. H. Parks, Mrs. John P. Wallace, and Mrs. Dale Purcell returned from the American Hemerocallis Society national convention in Tulsa, after visits at Gilberts Wild and Son Co. in Sarcoxie and other friends in Garnett, Topeka, and Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Wells
Houston
Tex
Willard Frank
Barbara
Janis
Glenn Fitch
Harry Fitch
San Jose
Calif
Sadie Brent
Long Beach
Muncie
Ind
Mr. Fitch
R. F. Johnson
Kenneth Unruh
Judy
Nancy
Stockton
R. E. Unruh
Ronnie Johnson
Lloyd Culler
Kenneth Unruhs
R. B. Unruhs
Ottawa
F. H. Parks
John P. Wallace
Dale Purcell
American Hemerocallis Society
Tulsa
Gilbert H. Wild and Son, Co
Sarcoxie
C. W. Lacey
Garnett
Daisy Ferrick
Topeka
Minnie Anderson
Lawrence
Entertains Club Baxter Social Hour at Forest Park
Entertains Club Baxter Social Hour met Thursday at Forest Park with Mrs Bill Bishop hosting. After group songs Mrs John Sink led devotions and all said the Lord's Prayer. Mrs Royce Gregg supervised business and Mrs Don Waymire planned bingo. Attending members included the Mines, Herb Bishop, J G De Vore, George Ferguson, E Hoffman, Harry Johnson, Don Martin, Paul Mohr, Rado Mohr, Harlan Page, Bill Ratzlaff and Ernest Sink. children present were Lola Mae Sink, Mark, Susan, Bruce Waymire, Larry K Lynn, Neal Bishop, Bill and Diane Martin, Bill DeVore and Linda and Jan Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Social Hour Club
Bill Bishop
Forest Park
John Sink
Royce Gregg
Don Waymire
George Sowers
Herb Bishop
J. G. de Vore
George Ferguson
George Ferguson, ©. E. Hoffman, Harry Johnson, Don Martin, Paul Mohr, Rado Mohr
Harlan Page
Bill Ratzlaff
Ernest Sink
Lola Mae
Sink
Mark
Susan
Bruce Waymire
Larry K. Lynn
Neal ‘Bishop
Bill
Diane Martin
Bill DeVore
Linda
Jan Page
Pastor Reception for New Christian Church Pastor
Nearly 200 persons attended yesterday afternoon’s reception in the Christian Church annex for Rev and Mrs Gordon Miller the churchs new pastor In the receiving line with the Millers were the elders and their wives Robert Duffield Al Williams Phil Mosher John Davis James Marstin Vincent Skidmore Eugene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church Annex
Gordon Miller
Miller
New Christian Church
108 Attend O. H. S. 1937 Class Reunion
One hundred eight people attended the Ottawa High School 1937 class reunion dinner Saturday night at the Country Club. Guests received name tags with high school photos copied from the 1937 annual. Max Williams of Topeka chaired the event with a toast by Mr. Williams and humorous awards for attendees. Past teachers and several class members were listed among the sizable turnout with music and reminiscing lasting after the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Ottawa High School
E. J. Harris
Terry Harris
Bob Blair
Overland Park
Ottawa
Charles Carey, Jr
Max Williams
Topeka
Warren Wesen
Jack Happy
David Laury
Haydn Shaw
Rex Shelden
G. H. Marshall
Paul Haggard
Elizabeth Bryan
Lester Hoffman
Orlis Cox
L. A. Wilson
B. Smith Haworth
Hospital Trip With VFW Auxiliary to Winter General
Mrs. Bob Robinson chaired a hospital visit to Winter General Hospital in Topeka on Thursday assisted by her daughter in law Kim Robinson. The group included Ms. Carl Furman Miss Edith Adams Linda Robinson and Janet Baer delivering 103 Readers Digests 45 pocket edition books 28 magazines seven comics seven westerns 20 men's magazines six novels 30 large magazines 48 combs seven pillows and two women’s purses. The Auxiliary sent a Father's Day cake gift for patient Bob Robinson shaped like a shirt with a tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Robinson
V.F.W. Auxiliary Hospital
Winter General Hospital
Topeka
Kim Robinson
Carl Furman
Edith Adams
Linda Robinson
Janet Baer
Social event details with notable attendees
Saffren, Charles Terry and Har old Bailey attended. Mrs. Luther Stevens was at the punch bowl. Mrs. J. W. Hiatt served as general chairman. Tables were decorated with lavender and pink asters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saffren
Charles Terry
Harold Bailey
Luther Stevens
J. W. Hiatt
Naomi Club Hosts Picnic Plans and Bingo Night
Naomi Club met with Mrs. Harry Brink as hostess and Mrs. Julius Raffeleck assisting. Twenty members answered role call with a verse from Proverbs and planned a July 19 picnic at Mrs. Raffeleck's home. Joelen Brink attended as a visitor. refreshments followed bingo led by Mrs. Gibson. next meeting in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Brink
Naomi Club
Julius Raffeleck
Ben Gibson
Auxiliary Members To State Meet In Emporia
Four Ottawa VFW Auxiliary members attended the 30th annual department encampment in Emporia in June 2023. Names include Mrs. Warner Lutz Mrs. Paul Brill Mrs. Bob Robinson and Mrs. Victor Sowers. Helen Harp gave banners to districts with 109 percent membership and Overland Park won the second district award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
VFW
Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars
Emporia
Warner Lutz
Paul Brill
Bob Robinson
Victor Sowers
Helen Harp
Mars
Overland Park
Harvey Croan
Warner Latz
Past president Jennie McCosh installed at Lyons event
Retiring Lyons president Mahala McKinnis presented the state auxiliary a stand for the charter at the altar. Belle Myers of Great Bend, national junior vice president, attended and was endorsed for national senior vice president by the state. Helen Gillihan of Olathe received flowers and an $84 silver offering after illness. she was taken by ambulance to Olathe. Sarolina will host the 1958 encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie McCosh
Club Forecast Tuesday AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY IN STATION
In staliation, Mia HOMAKER, Br. W. Mitel, ARMY MOTHERS, host all day sewing meet at Memorial Auditorium with AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY members and supporters collecting items and sharing activity schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Mia
BR. W. Mitel
Study Club Meets Alpha Study Club in Ran Foul
The Alpha Study Club of Ran foul met on Wednesday with Mrs. Fayne Lathen to discuss current events. A family picnic is planned for July 17 at the Royal Neighbors hall. Mrs. Eber Swanson and Mrs. Chester Jackson assisted with refreshments. Attendees included Mines Willard Miller Grant Catterson Floyd Jackson Ray Detwiler E. R. Martin Steve Needham William Foster Lloyd Griffith Mary Henderson J. B. Wickard P. 4. Philbin and Mrs. Al Pitkin ton’s Wichita daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Study Club
Ranfoul
Fayne Lathen
Royal Neighbors
Eber Swanson
Chester Jackson
Willard Miller
Grant Catterson
Floyd Jackson
Ray Detwiler
E. R. Martin
Steve Needham
William Foster
Lloyd Griffith
Mary Henderson
J. B
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