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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1956

Page

5

Brises School Pupils Host St Patrick's Day Party

Lois Smith's Women's Page reports a St Patrick's Day party hosted by BRISES SCHOOL pupils and teacher Mrs Floyd Barnett for mothers Thursday afternoon. Green and white decor featured potted plants and shamrocks while games and refreshments entertained guests. Prize winners included Mrs Elton Vickers and Sharon Kay Ball among attending mothers.

Brises School Floyd Barnett John Slavens Elton Vickers Sharon Kay Ball

Union Chapel W S C S elects officers at home

Union Chapel W S C S elected officers Wednesday at Mrs. J Thornton s home. Officers include Mrs. George Stewart president Mrs Verne White vice president Mrs Thornton recording secretary Mrs Ralph Doman treasurer and several secretaries for promotion missionary education C F R and L C A literature and publications supply status of women youth and student children's work spiritual life and more. Visitors and other members attended.

Union Chapel W.S.C.S J. Thornton George Stewart Verne White Thornton Ralph Doman G. F. Eversmeyer D. R. Willhite C.F.R L.C.A A. R. Hay W. H. Williams Ruth Hoopes Roger Waggy John R. Forrer Lamar Forrer Will Cartmill B. L. Miller Fred Frakes C. L. Breckenridge Lelan McAfe

Helpful Service Hosts Neighbors with Devotions

The Helpful Service class hosted by Mrs. W. A. Fowler and Mrs. Floyd Perkins convened at the Fowler home with Mrs. J. H. Kirkwood in charge. After a verse, two songs, devotions, and a course review, business was led by Mrs. James Daugherty. Forty-nine calls were reported and birthdays celebrated for Mrs. Fowler and Mrs. W. C. McDowell. Visitors included Mrs. Orisa M. Sowers of Denver and Mrs. George Herzog, with members Mrs. G. H. Pratt and Mrs. Carl Moore also present.

W. A. Fowler Floyd Perkins Fowler J. H. Kirkwood W. C. McDowell Orisa M. Sowers Denver George Herzog G. H. Pratt Carl Moore

Mud Creek Social elects officers at Ottawa area meeting

The Mud Creek Social club met all day at Mrs. H. L. Blankenbeker’s home eight miles southwest of Ottawa. A basket dinner was served. Officers elected were Mrs. Fred Scott president, Mrs. Blanken beker vice-president, Mrs. Lyman Gressman secretary-treasurer, and Mrs. Walter Willis reporter. Diana Arnold won the door prize and Mrs. Walter Balen took the flower game prize.

Mud Creek H. L. Blankenbeker Ottawa Fred Scott Blankenbeker Lyman Gressman Walter Willis Diana Arnold Walter Balen

Baby Named James Michael Allison in Pico California

The son born yesterday to Mr and Mrs James Allison former Ottawans now living at 5542 Zola Ave Pico California has been named James Michael He weighed eight pounds six ounces Grand parents are Mr and Mrs Bruce Allison of Ottawa The James Allison family also has a daughter three years old

Petticoat origins reveal shift from armor to fashion

LMS readers learn the petticoat stemmed from armored undergarment history as women modeled dresses over petticoats at a fashion talk. Rosa Page Welch urged U S leadership requires worthy conduct while Maude Breese offers a playful driving remark about wives learning to drive.

Beta Sigma Phi Hadeen

Socialettes Peaks Ladies Aid Meeting and Community Program

Socialettes Peaks Ladies Aid met Thursday with Mrs Jal Dean and Maude Evans in charge. Bible quiz by Mike Lovell and lessons by Mary Mack and a missionary program by Gardner Finchs. Tea receipts totaled 2.93 dollars. Emory Green community club hosted a Jayhawk 4-H club program at the school with songs, dances and accordion music. refreshments by Chester Louderback and Artis Hutchinson. Sixty five attended the event. The April 20 closing event will feature SHAKeAPMANE. Various notices list local residents and church group activities and schedules, plus a community youth center event and church circle meetings.

Peaks Ladies Aid Jal Dean Maude Evans Mike Lovell Mary Mack Gardner Finch Mies Clifford Detwiler Sheri W. A. Gibson Lewis Wichman Adell Dean Dora Weaver Myrtle Anderson Bob Rodgers Patty Finch Emory Green Community Club Jayhawk 4-H Club Squire Chester Louderback Artis Hutchinson Btitchiens Hertha Richardson Tio Charles Chesbro Pupper Fern Allison North Yayvy Gene Mille Chesbros Rvore Newton Ai Vaca Hera Wool- Brea Rana Mer B. R Ripworth City Trachigre Wiver Richard Bir Hostaret Wotegherr Juycees Feorrenrpetreig Wed Kensington W. Panton Faith Lutheran Guild al Churen Land Creve Community ‘ Weinesting Antry Nous Charlie J. Carey Emmett Tayior Thira Margaret Wi Iasia Methodist Cirrina Mast Mra Foebele Southenat Denes Parker North A. I Conk Westra Deon Herlin Bouthweat Mrx Ravi Ruth Paul Max Alderman Lethe Archer Lawrence Lamentech Altea Thayer Si W. Mitchell Rather Greenman Walter Prien Meret Cudworth Hele Blesiman Brathren Wick Roy Gerhard Barmancin Joan McCandleen

Club Forecast Thursday Activities Listed For Groups

Local notices list Thursday events for BOROPTIMISTS Misa Nell Burnaby NLN CIRCLF and Mrs. Glenn Wilte FAR NMAR Mrs Bennie Stinson GET-TOGETHER Mra Bruce Welton V.FLW AUXILIARY election HAPPY HOURS Mra Arthur Gejan R N F Royal Neighbors Mra O L Breckenridgs social evening RANTOUL W B CLE Mra J % Hicks rimeere community program Friday HAWKINA community cowoniens BHUTIN CIRCLE Mra Ralph Service BEAUCRANT ROOD community

Misa Nell Friday Hawkina Cowoniens Bhutin Ralph Service

Kitchen Tap Liquor Still Seized in Suburban Subpoena

Sheriff deputies found two 600 gallon stills in a chicken coop outside a Sumpter Township home. A coil pipe led through subfreezing weather to a kitchen tap. Capt. Clayton Johnson said 91 gallons were seized and named suspects Earl Arms 34 and Edward McAmis 35.

Detroit Isen Sumpter Township Clayton Johnson Sheriff's Road Patrol Earl Arms Edward McAmis

Ottawa Society Dance Recalls March Evening

Jimmy Allison hosted a dance for friends in the recreation room at his parents’ home. Puncly and popcorn were served. Jane Allison aided her brother as guests included Nadine Vaughn, Marlys Riswle, Beverly New, Margie Hoskinson, Nadine Thompson, Mildred Hume, Norma Lee Sweet, Barbara Howell, Virginia Warris, Doris Bones, Clarice Markham, Richard Justus, Bob Bigler, Leon Woodland, Billy Parkin, Bob Watkins, John Lamb, Clarence Naonan, Dick Walker, Daniel Wood, Spencer Martin, Lavarre Ramsy, Rex Conrad.

Jimmy Allison Bruce Allison Jane Allison Nadine Vaughn Marlys Riswle Beverly New Margie Hoskinson Nadine Thompson Mildred Hume Norma Lee Sweet Barbara Howell Virginia Warris Doris Bones Clarice Markham Richard Justus Bob Bigler Leon Woodland Billy Parkin Bob Watkins John Lamb Clarence Naoonan Dick Walker Daniel Wood Spencer Martin Lavarre Ramsy Rex Conrad

Quick tip for slipping on rubber gloves easier

Spring housecleaning advice suggests blowing into rubber gloves like balloons then sprinkling talcum powder inside and shaking them before putting them on. This helps reduce sticking and makes glove donning smoother.

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Lois Smith Bruce Sadie Ruth Hillebert Tommy Sink Teresa Slavens Janice Vickers Roger Barnett Gary McClay Claude Sink John Ball Richard McClay John G. Kaiser Masonic Mud Creek Social Cliff Burgoon Oak Phone Bedlam Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz James Mason Tauy Theatre Yellow Sky Vincent Skidmore Bill Osburn Ransom Memorial Hospital Jaycee Jaynes al Knoeppel A. H. North Gene Mavity Herald Loia Smith LMS Ervin Happy Rosa Page Welch United States Maude Breese Chase County Leader-News Ottawa Society David Wayne Weese Wayne Weese Kansas City Clyde Newby Dannie Weese Wright Studio Dean Berlin 109 E Peoples National Bank of Ottawa The Bank of Friendly Service Johnson Malott Ike Mike Logan Were Pranklin County Institution Pol Adv
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