Mrs. Norman Celebrates 90th Birthday with Reminiscence
Anna Sophia Norman, born 1874 near Arkansas City, recalls pioneer family roots, Civil War era migrations, and life on a Kansas farm. She remembers education, early work milking cows, a seven week Atlantic voyage by her grandmother, and eight-grade schooling. Now living in Ottawa, she reflects on family, sewing, music, and four crocheted afghans as she marks her 90th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Sophia Norman
Ollie Norman
Main
Arkansas City
John M. Wahlenmaier
Norman
Germany
Wyandotte
U. S&s. Cavalry
Bessie
Wereterburg
America
Atlantic
Kansas
Oklahoma Indian Territory
Blacks Smith
Ottawa
Ottawan Wins Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest
Mary Black of Ottawa and Melvin Roberts of Lawrence attended the Kansas WCTU mide year official board meeting and Leadership Training School in Hartland March 17 and 18. Jim Anderson of Ottawa University won the 17th annual intercollegiate oratorical contest with The Scourge of Alcoholism and a $100 prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Black
Ottawa
Melvin Roberts
Lawrence
Kansas Wctu
Bidders Hearing and Notices for Franklin and Anderson Counties
Legal notices published March 1964 announce sealed bids for road and bridge work in Anderson and Franklin Counties, with bid opening April 3, 1964. Details include project specs, deposit terms, refund rules, and eligibility. hearing on descent of real estate in Ottawa and probate actions follow, with multiple dates for filings and court appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Kansas
Ottawa
Kansas
Franklin County
Garnett
Nannie E. Johnson
Herbert W. Johnson
City of
Franklin
William O. Cain
Ida McDonald Brown
Kant
Lela Casto
Ida
Franklin ‘County
Calvin Wadkins
Ida Lela Casto
Ida Casto
Anderson and
Byrd
Robert L. Pinet
Bridal Shower For Donna Nitcherdetails
Mrs Chester Louderback and Mrs George Louderback hosted a bridal shower for Donna Nitcher at the Louderback home on Wednesday night. Miss Nitcher, to marry Roger Welton on March 27, enjoyed bride bingo, lavender decor, and 23 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Nitcher
Chester Louderback
George Louderback
Miss Nitcher
Roger Welton
Baby named John Bradford after Kansas City birth
The son born March 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dickerson of Kansas City was named John Bradford. He weighed pounds and ounces at birth. The Dickersons also have a daughter Lisa Ann, age three. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Co D Smolensky of Verona New Jersey will visit Kansas City today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Dickerson
Kansas City
John Bradford
Dickersons
Lisa Ann
D. Smolensky
Verona
N. J
Dickerson
First Methodist WSCS Circles Meet
WSCS circles of First Methodist Church held Easter study sessions in members homes. Dorcas Circle hosted by Mrs. Robert Lister Jr with co hosts. Jesus story devotions given by Mrs Ray Koontz. Martha Debates theme The Cross and the Resurrection presented by Mrs Ray Howell. Esther and Rebekah circles shared Easter meditations and refreshment duties. Louise Hutchson joined as new member. Pine Bluff guest Mrs S Mount attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
First Methodist Church
Dorcas
Robert Lister, Jr
Erwin Elder
Charles Knight
Ray Koontz
Ray Howell
G. W. Ponton
Dean Berlin
Grace Constant
A. Hills
Ross Gott
Berlin
Otis Shipps
S. Lunger
J. W. Taylor
Deborah Circle
Henry Parker
Melvin
Rebekah Circle
L. E. Stout
Charles Mavity
Max Roberts
Stout
Clara Hodges
R. J. Hoffman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Matt
Beller
Ottawan
Legals
Anderson
The
County Commissioners
U.S
Corner
U.S. 59
Board of
Franklin County Comesmissioners
Donald Averill
Earl L. Richardson
Cecil Vining
Anderson County Commissioners
J. W. Sisson
H. L. Kelley
Fred P. Hicks Jr
Bruce Spears
Marion Spangier
Anderson County
Herbert W. Johinson
Gleason
Gleason, Doty & Logan
Petitioner
State of
Sss
Said
John B. Pierson
Albright
First Methodist Wscs
Esther Circle
Clarence Nauman
Qo, Wolf
Alfred Harrison
E. G. Stith
Harry Rybolt
S. H. Mount
Pine Bluff
Ark
du Boon
Main—Bell Drug CO
SALON
Helene Curtis
Hickory
Ella
Bennett's
Flavor-of
Bennett
Bennett Retail
Richardson’s
le Stud
Richari
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