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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1956

Page

7

Crystal Shower Honors Shirley Rea Before April Wedding

Women's Page Editor A CRYSTAL SHOWER yesterday afternoon honored Shirley Rea whose marriage to Jack Allen will take place Monday, April 2. June Crandall hosted at her home with crepe parasols and rainlike cellophane on chandeliers. A pink and green theme featured handmade parasols and pink budding branches. A bride doll crowned the gift table. a dessert course followed. Attending were Mrs. Clarence Rea and many friends including Mrs. John Allen and Miss Betsy Jo Allen.

Shirley Rea Jack Allen June Crandall

Rantoul WSC notes leadership and Easter gifts

Rantoul WSCS held a lesson on Ventures in Discipleship led by Mrs. Grant Catterson with Mrs. J. E. Hicks as hostess. Officers were retained except vice president and social relations secretary roles changed. The group authorized four evergreen trees and flowers plus Easter flowers for shut ins. contributions totaled 8.50 and the penny collection 3. Attendees included Mrs. Chester Jackson and Miss Daisy Loyd among others.

Rantoul W.S.C.S Grant Catterson J. E. Hicks H. W. Spratt Peter Papps J. R. Richards Carl Grondorf Chester Jackson Daisy Loyd the Mines Papps Bert Heminger W. S. Tulloss Tom Gregg W. R. Byrnes Grondorf Richards

Club Forecast Tuesday AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY sewing social

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY sewing social at 2 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Elmer Louderback at 1116 Cedar. C.W.B.C. breakfast with Past Commanders led by Mrs. G. W. Ponton. WOMAN'S REPUBLIC led by Mrs. J. T. Osburn. PROMENADERS SQUARE DANCE scheduled by Mrs. Harl J. Harris. Quick trick recipe included for melted cheese over burgers.

American Legion Auxiliary Sewing Elmer Louderback Cedar W.B.C G. W. Ponton Woman's Republic J. T. Osburn Harl J. Harris

Birthday Party for Nancy Bullock at Country Club

Nancy Bullock daughter of Mr and Mrs Neil Bullock 315 E 12th celebrated her eighth birthday Saturday at the Country Club. The party hosted by her aunt Miss Ilo Bullock included about 30 guests with games bingo musical chairs outdoor activities and Easter themed refreshments. Nancy’s mother and Mrs David Laury assisted.

Nancy Bullock Neil Bullock Country Club Ilo Bullock Nancy David Laury

Far And Near Club Entertains At Greeley Home

Mrs Bennie Stinson hosted the Far and Near club and families at her Greeley area home. A noon dinner followed by an afternoon roll call on spring gardening. Joyce and Karen Stinson sang. Visitors included Mr Glenn Stinson Mrs Troy Herring and Mrs Richard Foltz.

Bennie Stinson Greeley Joyce Karen Stinson Glenn Stinson Troy Herring Richard Foltz Messrs Mmes Harold Bones Larry David Brown Craig Gene Domnanish Rita Carolyn Jimmy J. O. Taylor Earl Schmitt Jon Grant Carey Helen Kersley Birdie Macy J. C. Hannaman Ruth Moody Harry Hannaman

Barbara Ann Johnsons 7th Birthday Party Highlights

Barbara Ann daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Johnson of 403 Ash celebrated turning seven with a home party Friday. Easter egg hunt games and refreshments followed. Mothers present were Mrs Lyman Corlis Jr Mrs Bruce Fleming and Mrs Robert Honeycutt. Guests included Linda Corlis Rita Hardesty Sally Burress Pam Miller Julia Compton Beth Butler Janet Harris Patty Jameson Marsha Gilbert Mary Jo Honeycutt Danny Honeycutt Jon Indall Mike Kille Jimmy Fleming Danny Fleming Dale Wheeler David Capper Ronnie Lloyd Ricky Morris and Richard Johnson.

Barbara Ann Clifford Johnson Ash Lyman Corlis, Jr Bruce Fleming Robert Honeycutt Linda Corlis Rita Hardesty Sally Burress Pam Miller Julia Compton Beth Butler Janet Harris Patty Jameson Marsha Gilbert Mary Jo Danny Honeycutt Jon Indall Mike Kille Jimmy Danny Fleming Dale Wheeler David Capper Ronnie Lloyd Ricky Morris Richard Johnson

Old American Life Insurance Offer to Seniors

A direct mail pitch from Old American Insurance of Kansas City invites adults aged 60 to 80 to request free information on a $1,000 life policy for final expenses. No obligation and no calls. Send a postcard or letter with age to 3 W 9th Dept L115B Kansas City Mo.

Kansas City Old American Ins. Co W. 9Th Dept

Horse And Buggy Wedding For Couple Fifty Years Ago

Mr and Mrs Hoyt Blankenship of Pomona and May Hamner married Dec 24 1905 at Ridgley Mo in a horse and buggy ceremony. They celebrated their Golden Wedding last Dec 24 with a large family gathering and gifts including a TV set.

Hoyt Blankenship Pomona May Hamner Mr. Blankenship Ridgley Yllow Missouri Blankenships Montana Reed Point Kansas Blankenship Cathryn Vida Rice Margaret Knight Lyndon Bird Stankard Ottawa Lois Myers Centropolis George Blankenship Kansas City Bessie VanHorn Eudora Everett Blankenship Clathe

Socialettes and clubs share Ottawa community highlights

Socialettes Homewood club featured Joel Towner with Lola Higdon and Jane Anderson singing and Danny Cochran playing piano. Refreshment committees included Kenneth Ford Bill Crabb and Chester Graffham. Ottawa area residents traveled with K U students to Mexico for spring break. Other items note R N F sewing event at Mrs Breckenridge home and Hood club program with Vernon Boyd. Guests include Dr and Mrs Young and other Ottawa-area residents.

Homewood Community Club Joel Towner Lola Higdon Jane Anderson Danny Cochran Messrs Kenneth Ford Bill Crabb Chester Graffham

Saffron eggs with film over yolks and light sauce ideas

Instructions describe making fried eggs with a film over yolks using low heat and a covered skillet. It suggests finishing after about a minute of heat, with the cover on until set. Then it lists capers parsley green pepper and olives to dress a white sauce for fish or eggs.

Cooking For Fun Satuday Buffet Chicken Pie Supper Menu

AP News Features presents a Saturday buffet recipe for Chicken Pie Supper with a crisp salad and lemon pudding. The salad combines romaine watercress cucumber and olives with a dressing of olive oil white wine vinegar mustard salt and pepper. Prepare dressing ahead then toss with the salad and serve immediately with leftovers stored.

Full Circle Skirt and Halter Blouse Pattern 4501

Advertises Butterick pattern 4501 for Misses sizes 10 to 18, listing fabric yardage for size 16, and notes ease of use with illustrated instructions. Offers order terms: 35 cents plus 5 cents extra for first class mailing, send to Anne Adams at The Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept in New York.

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

Dear Sylvia Sage Column Addresses College Finances

A high school senior seeks money saving dating tips to fund college and wonders how to balance dates with savings. Sylvia Sage advises limiting dates to fit budget and suggests involving partners in frugal plans like home evenings or low cost outings.

Sylvia Sage Raymond

Bethany Messiah Draws Large Crowd at Presser Hall

Handel’s oratorio The Messiah was performed by the Bethany Oratorio Society before a full Bethany College audience. A Kansas City group of 40 arrived by plane, with soloists Pauline Pierce, Helen Boatwright, Stanley Kimes, and Harold Slaugh. The Messiah will be repeated Easter Sunday.

Stanley Kimes Harold Slaugh Ann Arbor Mich

Car Plunge Claims One Life in Missouri River Crash

John Henry Rains, 21, of St. Joseph, died after the car he rode in tumbled down a 50-foot embankment in Kansas across the Missouri River. Two others were treated and released. The incident occurred Friday night with injuries sustained by all aboard.

St, Joseph John Henry Rains St. Joseph Kansas Missouri River

Sprinkle of Seed Brings Rainbows of Annual Flowers

A guide to a mixed border and cutting garden using a dozen seed packs. plants bloom freely with heavy cutting, no seed setting to keep blooms coming. Highlights include nicotiana affinis, calliopsis, delphinium, scabiosa, centaurea, calendula, zinnias, snapdragons, petunias, and more in rainbow shades.

Jarkspur

Strawberry or Raspberry Jam Swirled Muffin Batter

A TEASPOON of Puthick strawberry or raspberry jam is swirled into muffin batter before baking. The jam is lightly stirred into the batter to create a marbled effect and baked as usual.

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