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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1956

Page

8

Bridal Shower Honors Peggy Bunyan Before Ottawa Wedding

A bridal shower was given Tuesday evening at the John Staadt home near Ottawa for Peggy Bunyan who wed Doyle Taylor the following day. Guests numbered forty with games, contests, and refreshments. Attendee Miss Lillian Arenet arrived from the Philippines to make her home with sisters Mrs. G. B. Haggard and Mrs. George W. Blattler. Archer, a Ottawa graduate with a Master’s from KA Sher, has spent 35 years as a missionary for the American Baptist Convention, including 30 in China and five in the Philippines.

John Staadt Ottawa Peggy Bunyan Doyle Taylor Lillian Arenet Philippines G. B. Haggard George W. Blattler Blattler Poplar Archer Ottawa University K. A. Sher American Baptist Convention China

Missionary Trip Talk At Harmony Circle Meeting

Mrs Ora Lee Mace spoke on missionary trips in India for the Harmony W S C S Circle of First Methodist Church at last evening’s program. Hostesses Mrs Olin Wollen and Mrs Don Hoglund greeted attendees at the Wollen home. Mrs Hubert Blecha led devotions. Other members listed include Fred Adamson Harold Bones Kenneth Cook Bruce Fleming E C Sievers Warren Kasper Harold Leinaker Clifford Reynolds A H Wittmeyer Edward Kasper James Eddy and Jewell O'Dell.

Ora Lee Mace India Harmony W.S.C.S First Methodist Church Olin Wollen Don Hoglund Wollen Hubert Blecha Fred Adamson Harold Bones Kenneth Cook Bruce Fleming E. C. Sievers Warren Kasper Harold Leinaker Clifford Reynolds A. H. Wittmeyer Edward Kasper James Eddy Jewell O'Dell

Elm Grove Club Quilting Notes and Election Reminder

Elm Grove club members met yesterday at the clubhouse for quilting with Mrs. Roy Swank hosting and conducting business and devotions. Alice Marie Swank and Nancy Reed helped with refreshments as attendees listed include Glenn Lancaster Johnny Ivan McFadden Eloise George Puvogel J D Brown Earl Pope Betty Sharon Connie Dean Ernest Lawrance Jill Harlan McFadden Ricky Cora Johnson Ruth Hoopes Judy Maxwell. About 300000 naturalized citizens may vote in the November 6 election. ensure registration to be eligible.

Elm Grove Club Roy Swank Alice Marie Swank Nancy Reed Mmen Glenn Lancaster Johnny Ivan McFadden Eloise George Puvogel J. D. Brown Earl Pope Betty Sharon Connie Dean Ernest Lawrance Jill Harlan McFadden Ricky Cora Johnson Ruth Hoopes Judy’ Maxwell

VFW Auxiliary Sewing Meeting Sews 31 Pounds of Rag Rags

Mrs. H. B. Croan hosted a V F W Auxiliary sewing gathering at her home on Wednesday evening. Members listed include Paul Brill Ross Freeman Bob Robinson Lillian Spears Clarence Keefer Ed Curby Chester Waller and Mable Simmons. The group produced 31 pounds of tag rags. The next day Mrs. Croan delivered 91 pounds of rug rags 31 comic books ten pocket edition books 50 Christian Heralds two cloth bound books and 14 Readers Digest volumes to the veterans hospital at Wadsworth and prepared three woven rugs for sale.

H. B. Croan V.F.W. Auxiliary Paul Brill Ross Freeman Bob Robinson Lillian Spears Clarence Keefer Ed Curby Chester Waller Mable Simmons

Socialities and Visits Mentioned in Local Notes

Socialities note Mrs M Harris returns to Tulsa from a week with her parents Mr and Mrs J B Hamilton route 1. Mrs Hamilton back from Dallas with sister Mrs J Whitington and daughter Mrs C Kemps. Whitington released from hospital after heart attack. Mr and Mrs Ewing Lawrence of Pomona back from six week Newark New Jersey trip visiting son and family Connie Jacque Frank and Cynthia. Alpha Study Club of Rantoul discussed vacation sites at meeting hosted by Mrs Floyd Jackson planning picnic July 18. Others include Mines Chester Jackson Eber Swanson Ray Detwiler Willard Miller Loyd Griffith William Grimm C B Jackson Grant Catterson Fane Lathan William Foster and Billy J B Wickard and P H Philbin Mrs Agnes A Lucas of Pueblo Colorado guest.

M. Harris Tulsa J. B. Hamilton Hamilton Dallas J. Whitington C. Kemps Ewing Lawrence Pomona Newark N. J John E. Lawrence Connie Jacque Frank Cynthia Allenhurst Alpha Study Club of Rantoul Floyd Jackson Mines Chester Jackson Eber Swanson Ray Detwiler Willard Miller Loyd Griffith William Grimm C. B. Jackson Grant Catterson Fane Lathan William Foster Billy J. B. Wickard P. H. Philbin Agnes A. Lucas

Pattern News: Misses Dress Bolero Ensemble by Anne Adams

Summer fashion features a sheath sundress and bolero in Pattern 4588. Misses sizes 12 to 20, size 16 uses 2 5/8 yards 35 inch fabric plus 3 yards contrast. Includes illustrated, easy-to-sew instructions. 35 cents, add 5 cents for first class mailing. Send to Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th St New York.

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

Sobba-Davis Marriage In Garnett Catholic Church

Laura Marie Sobba daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Sobba of Garnett and Charles William Davis son of Mr and Mrs John R Davis of Welda were married June 2 at Holy Angels church Garnett Rev Augustine Koch officiated with Holy Angels school choir providing music The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon tulle gown with mantilla collar and long sleeves Her bouquet was white carnations The maid of honor was Mrs Robert Davis Bridesmaids were Mary Jane Feuerborn and Doris Sobba Best man was Robert Davis Groomsmen were Carl George Sobba and Marvin F Sobba Ushers were Claron Sobba and Bill Mader The couple's weeklong anniversary trip covered the Ozarks Art Kansas and Oklahoma They reside at 145 West 5th Garnett The bride is a Garnett high school graduate employed by Warner Manufacturing The groom attended Richmond and Garnett high schools and works for the state

Laura Marie Sobba Frank Sobba Route 1 Garnett Charles William Davis John R. Davis Holy Angels Church Augustine Koch M. Bertrand Holy Angels School Robert Davis Mary Jane Feuerborn Richmond Doris Sobba Carl George Sobba Marvin F. Sobba Gar Nett Claron Sobba Bill Mader Gar Kansas Oklahoma

Socialettes and Local Social Notes from Forest Park Area

Socialttes recount visits of Elizabeth Harder and Clinton Harder of Silver Springs Maryland to the area for a day of meals and business. R W Stookey of Denver formerly Ottawa a houseguest on a business trip. R N A club honored Miss Opal Tagart of Arkansas City as deputy. 22 attendees, four new members. Lafalot club met with Mrs Orlis Cox. several named members noted plus visitors. Grandsons David and Gerald Howell visiting in Overland Park. call to register for November election noting Doris Yeoman as former editor.

Elizabeth Harder R. C. Harder Clinton Harder Silver Springs R. W. Stookey Denver Ottawa R.N.A. Club Forest Park Opal Tagart Arkansas City State Royal Neighbors Ray Howell S. Oak David Gerald Ross Howell Overland Park Ross Howell Doris Yeoman Heralding

Vegetables in Low Calorie Dishes From a Franklin County Leaflet

A weight reduction class in Franklin County received a leaflet on low calorie eating emphasizing vegetables. It lists Sweet and Sour Cabbage Mashed Carrots and String Beans in Bouillon with specific preparation steps and seasonings, highlighting salt avoidance and light cooking.

Franklin County

Pay hikes for state employees start next week

About 7,000 workers will receive pay increases totaling nearly one million dollars annually, effective July 1. The State Finance Council approved raises moving classifications up one to three steps, but not a blanket raise. agency heads retain discretion. Also a reminder to register to vote before November 6.

Topeka F State Finance Council

Supreme Court Advances Opinion Day To Tomorrow

The Kansas Supreme Court moves its next opinion day from July 7 to tomorrow. Among expected rulings is whether the investigative committee created by the 1956 Legislature’s budget session is constitutional. Ottawa churches welcome you.

Topeka Kansas Supreme Court

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Lois Smith Harmony Circle Stott Nathan Styles Trout Kodak Films Blay Wright's Vitalize Cara Nome Fred Kaiser Rexall Drug Store V.fw Sobba-Davis Garnett Catholic Church Charles William Dayls Lafalot Club Orlis Cox Letha Rose Mmes B. L. Stratton E. H. Lancaster L. W. Seright E Ima ‘Fouts William Mundy Milford, Monroe Phil McCracken Pearl Allen Ralph Weinheimer See R.c.a.victor Westinghouse Colby Leroy Burkdoll Midwest Life The Midwest Lincobr Nebraska Leisure Jeans Jim Fabric Sale Terrill’s Dept
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