Some Special Foods Favorites Perennial
Mrs. Charles C. Anderson of 911 S. Sycamore shares family cooking favorites from a church cookbook. The Swedish Minnesota–born family includes husband Dr. Anderson, daughter Renee, Dolores, sons Gunnar serving in Korea, and Curtis. Recipes feature Roe settes and timball irons, cranberry cream salad, lemon pineapple mold, pizza hamburgers, hot dish with biscuits, and more.
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Charles C. Anderson
S. Sycamore
Dr. Anderson
Ottawa University
Renee
Dolores
Gunnar
Korea
Curtis
Minneapolis
Minn
Dear Ann Landers ironer learns lessons and advice
A reader shares how she learned ironing from a top expert and now faces a failing marriage due to her husband critiquing every wrinkle. Advice suggests leveling with him, addressing underlying issues, and seeking calm resolution before escalation. Another reader asks about a 17-year-old pregnancy and whether marriage is prudent, with guidance to consider feelings, family dynamics, and responsibility before decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scorched
Erwin
Ann Landers
Baxter Community Club Hosts Busy Friday Bingo Night
Socialettes Mrs. Keith Page and Mrs. Bill Woods chaired the Baxter Community Club gathering Friday evening. Thirty five attended and played bingo with prizes from patrons. Refreshments were served. Hostesses for the April 22 meeting will be Mrs. Vernon Stewart and Mrs. John Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Page
Bill Woods
Baxter Community Club
Vernon Stewart
John Jones
Legion To Hold Anniversary At Memorial Auditorium
Warren C. Black Post No. 60 of the American Legion will celebrate the 47th anniversary with a potluck dinner at 6 30 p.m. March 21 at Memorial Auditorium. All veterans Legionnaires auxiliary families and friends are invited to attend. Attendees should bring a covered dish and table service. Program includes a seven minute speech by the local oratorical contestant and a 15 minute talk on veteran affairs by Calvin Stone rehabilitation representative from the Wadsworth VA Hospital.
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Warren C
Black Post No. 60
American Legion
Memorial Auditorium
Legionnaires
Calvin Stone
Wadsworth V.A. Hospital
Dinner For Naomi Club Dinner For Naomi Club
Mrs. George Stare buck hosted the afternoon session with assistances by Mrs. Eva Clabaugh and Mrs. Amy Adamson. Mrs. W. L. Pickering presided and Mrs. G. W. Ponton spoke on devotion. Members shared jokes and items during roll call and planned Naomi pals gifts for birthdays and anniversaries.
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George Starebuck
Naomi Club
Eva Clabaugh
Amy Adamson
W.L. Pickering
G.W. Ponton
Naomi Pals
Former Ottawan Thomas Arnold Weds Christine Scheer in Missouri
At 20 North 6th Street Festus Missouri Mr and Mrs Thomas E Arnold celebrate their marriage Feb 19 in Kimmswick Missouri The bride Christine Scheer daughter of Bernard and Mary Scheer Imperial Missouri The groom son of Thomas and Mrs Arnold Ottawa High School graduate 1962 employed at Monsanto The ceremony at St Joseph Catholic Church Kimmswick officiated by Rev John Geogeghan Reception followed at Imperial American Legion Hall Attendees included family from Rantoul Princeton Ottawa Paola and others
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North 6Th St
Festus
Thomas E. Arnold
Kimmswick
Christine R. Scheer
Bernard H. Scheer
Imperial
Rantoul Rfd
Arnold
St. Plux X High School
Petroe Chemical Corporation
St. Louis
Ottawa High School
Monsanto Chemical Co
St. Joseph Catholic Church
John Geogeghan
Ottawan Chooses A Lenten Prayer for Publicaton
Roy W. Browning Jr. of Ottawa is among Ottawans selected to provide Lenten prayers for publication in Topeka. The chosen prayer asks for guidance, humility, and purpose in daily actions within the community and world. A note from Miss Minnie Maude Macaulay recalls Charlton Cottage stories and Charlton donation efforts, detailing a Dallas visit and a trip to Monterey, Mexico, with Ottawa University ties and a 1938 39 graduation note amid gasoline rationing during the era.
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Topeka
Roy W. Browning Jr
Otetawa
the Herald
Minnie Maude Macaulay
Herald
Charlton Cottage
Pallas Krist
Ottawa
Nora Evans
Macaulay
Edith Clemmons
Nick Krist
Valley Chapel Ladies Society entertained by Mrs Carey
Valley Chapel Ladies Society was entertained by Mrs Clifford Carey on Thursday with 14 members and one guest Mrs Dollie Davis present. Mrs Harley Hume led the event and Mrs Russell Dyer directed games for entertainment. Refreshments were served.
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Valley Chapel Ladies Society
Clifford Carey
Dollie Davis
Harley Hume
Russell Dyer
Club and Chapter Activities Schedule Summary
A historical community notices list outlines weekly meetings and events for Beta Sigma Phi chapters and related groups. The schedule names chapters, leaders, venues, and days from Sunday to Friday, including sewing, dinners, social events, and club gatherings across organizations such as MOTHERS, FAITH, WOMAN'S ASSOCIATION, Potent groups, and service circles.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Jim Dykstra
Gold Star
Mothers Woman's Association
U.P. Church
Trinity Wesleyan Service Guild
True Kindred
Richter Has Guest Day at Women’s Society Event
The Richter Woman's Society of Christian Service hosted its annual guest day on Thursday afternoon with talks on the history and background of Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist churches. Speakers included Mrs. Elmer Rappard, Rev. Willard Braker, Rev. Jack Mathis, Fr. Scott. President Mrs. Truman Milton welcomed guests from Worden, Peoria EUB churches and Ottawa Trinity church. An invitation to the Pos mona W.S.C.S. on April 21 was read. A St Patrick's Day table theme guided the serving and cake and punch were provided by Mrs. Mil eton and president-elect Mrs. Woodrow Crawford. Hostesses included Mrs. Harold Staadt, Mrs. Fred Wood, Mrs. Carl Peterson, Mrs. Leo Mealm an, and Mrs. Tom Johnson.
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Richter Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Evangelical United Breth. “Rer
Turches
Elmer Rappard
Worden E.U.B
Willard Braker
Trinitys Richter
Jack Mathis
Scott
Truman Milton
Worden
Peoria E.U.B
Ottawa Trinity Church
Posmona W.S
Lodge Club Entertained By Hazel Rebekah Lodge No. 175
The Past Noble Grands Club of Hazel Rebekah Lodge No. 175 was entertained Thursday evening by Mrs. J.I Good with help from Mrs. Henry Alban and Mrs. Agnes Stoffer. Mrs. Ruth Hoopes presided. Roll call highlighted members’ favorite items from the spring catalog. An invitation was extended for a May 15 reception for Mrs. J.R. Raffelock and Mr. Raffelock at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Raffelock will be honored as supreme commander. her husband will be grand advisor.
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Hazel Rebekah Lodge No. 175
J.I Good
Henry Alban
Agnes Stoffer
Ruth Hoopes
J. R. Raffelock
Raffelock
Masonic Temple
Huseband
Good
Alban
Ben Gibson
Couple Married In Centropolis Church
Dee Ann Crawford and Leonard Shuck wed March 11 at Centropolis Christian Church in a double ring ceremony led by Rev. Roy W. Browning Jr. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy D. Crawford of Baldwin, wore candlelight satin with lace, train, and a crown veil. she carried a white Bible with carnations and rosebuds. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Byron Shuck. Reception in the church social rooms featured green and white decor and a three tier cake. The couple, who had the title of Douglas County Dairy Princess 1963-64 for her, plan a home on a Worden farm after a brief honeymoon.
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Centropolis Christian Church
Dee Ann Crawford
Leonard Shuck
Roy W. Browning Jr
Topeka
Roy D. Crawford
Baldewin
Byron Shuck
Otetawa
Anita Clark
Vicki Clark
Nancy Craweford
Kathy Shuck
Claudia Crawford
Nora Stover
Lloyd Shuck
Charles Shuck
Lynda Lietzke
Wichita
Lynda Elliott
San Francisco
Calif
John Metsker
Jim Kring
Deanna Kring
Twyla Kring
Douglas County
Hutchinson
Huxtable and Associetes
Lawrence
Shuck
B.A. Green Construction Co
Worden
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Heavenly Pineapple
Ironer
Anne Adams
Ottawa Herald
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Diniast
Legion
Naomi
Ponton
Harry Loyd
Lee Shobe
M.L. Sellers
Adamson
Elmer Melles
Pearl Davidson
Missouri
American Legion Hall
Linda
Barbara
Bobby
Thomas E, Arnold
Ottawan
Christ
Montererey
Mexico
Clay
Lois
Omicron Chapter
Karleskint
Army Mothers
William Wallace
Cosworkers
Belle Smith
Golden Age Group
C. J. Pence
Birdie Macy
Emery Green
Lee Peterson
Evelyn Kinney
Peoria Ladies Aid
Dora Weaver
Eagles
V.F.W
White Shrine
Richter
Lodge Club
Glenn Miller
Willis Nursery CO
BFS
Folger’s
Centropolis
Lawrence Carey
Lynn Kring
Ted Wilson
Ogg
Nia
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