Richter Methodist Church Projects Highlight HDU Area
The Harmony Homes HDU unit recently installed bulletin boards at Richter Methodist Church and previously donated a garment rack in 1955. Members helped finish church floors, funded drapes for the annex windows in 1956, bought books for rural school libraries, and sponsored Health and Nutrition education meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richter Methodist Church
Harmony Homes Hdu
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Founder's Day Banquet Observed by Ottawa Beta Sigma Phi
Three Ottawa Beta Sigma Phi chapters held a Founder's Day banquet at the Country Club with Dorothy Baker as toastmistress and Lowell Gish as guest speaker. Presidents were introduced from Beta Omega Beta Omicron and Xi Omicron Exemplar, pledges and Girl of the Year awards announced, 70 members and husbands attended as dancing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Beta Sigma Phi
Country Club
Dorothy Baker
David Woods
Lowell Gish
Ottawa High School
Beta Omega
John Kay
Beta Omicron
Beverly Hjorth
Xi Omicron
R. E. Roseberry
Baker
Byron Faden
Lawrence Ott
Lyle Grier
Ross
Ritual of Jewels
Don Dumler
Harvey Martin
Scott Hudelson
Rex—Shisler
The
Mines
Bill Osburn
Robert McGhee
Alden Dearfoss
Dan Fogle Jr
Keith Wait
Skits Highlight Budget Lesson At Christian Womens Fellowship
The Christian Womens Fellowship met in the church annex yesterday for the Balancing the Budget lesson by Mrs. Dan Fogle. Two skits were presented by Earl Sexton H K Stevens Archie Clark and Paul Smith. Mrs. Lloyd Brown presided and Mrs. J W Hiatt gave devotions. The tea committee included the Mines Q O H Brock Ray Talbott Ed Crawford and O E Dawkins. The table was decorated with garden flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women’s Fellowship
Christian Church Annex
Dan Fogle
Mies
Earl] Sexton
H. K. Stevens
Archie Clark
Paul Smith
Lloyd Brown
J. W. Hiatt
QO. H. Brock
Ray Talbott
Ed Crawford
O. E. Dawkins
Freshen Vegetables by Ice Water and Ice
Freshen wilted vegetables by placing them in ice cold water or between layers of crushed ice. After rinsing, cover with a clean damp cloth and store in the refrigerator to regain crispness.
Ferguson Baby Rears Family Ties Across Towns
Jimmy Lee Ferguson, 15 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Ferguson of Eudora, is linked to a family network including grandparents George Ferguson of Ottawa and George Barber of Princeton, with great grandparents J. E. Ball of Wellsville and Wilma Barber of Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Lee
James A. Ferguson
Eudora
George Ferguson
Ottawa
George Barber
Princeton
J. E. Ball
Wellsville
Wilma Barber
Area HDU Meet In Emporia For Home Demonstration Week
About 150 Franklin County HDU members traveled to Emporia for an area meeting honoring National Home Demonstration Week. Represented counties include Coffey Osage Lyon Marion and Chase. Franklin County prepared the program booklets under Miss Mary Dean Holle HEA. Invocations were given by Mrs. J E Decker of Williamsburg at the noon luncheon. About 1200 women were expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
HDU
Emporia
Coffey
Osage
Lyon
Marion Land Chase
Mary Dean Holle
HEA
J. E. Decker
Williamsburg
Refrigerated Sandwich Prep Guidance
For a picnic prepare sandwiches in advance and chill them in a refrigerator. Do not store filled sandwiches longer than 12 hours to ensure freshness and safety.
Rossman Shields Wedding Solemnized in Richmond
Dorothy Ann Rossman daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rossman Richmond and Robert Eugene Shields son of Mr and Mrs David Shields Garnett were married Tuesday at 9 am in St. Therese Catholic Church Richmond Rev Owen Cote officiated Spring flowers decorated the church Music by Iona Loretta Roeckers Delores Pickert The bride wore a white satin gown with net ruffles and carried white carnations Attendants included Miss Mary Spaulding best man Donald Lee Rossman reception at the bride’s home Guests came from Princeton Kansas City Garnett Richmond and Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ann Rossman
John Rossman
Richmond
Robert Eugene Shields
David Shields
Garnett
St. Therese’s Catholic Church
Owen Cote
Iona
Loretta Roeckers
Delores Pickert
Mary Spaulding
St. Joseph, Mo
Donald Lee Rossman
Arthur Rossman
Louis Sobba
Ralp Mersman
Matt Bicklemayer
Arthur Jackson
Shields
Clyde Hess
Tapley
Richmond High School
Princeton
Kansas City
Kas
Lawrence
Women Missionary Society Installs New Officers
Mrs. Roger Fredrikson led the installation for the First Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Society. New president Mrs. Raymond Gillette succeeds retiring leader Mrs. C. W. Hegberg who presented a myrtle wood gavel. Forty women attended with guests Mrs. Bertha Yingling and Mrs. Emma Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Fredrikson
Women's Missionary Society of
First Baptist Church
Raymond Gillette
C. W. Hegberg
Orville Glenn
Wilbur Wheaton
J. R. Henning
H. H. Hayes
Charles Southard
Frank McNutt
Harold Rosebrough
Sam Gray
A. C. Heigele
Bertha Yingling
Hiawatha
Emma Hayes
Topeka
Club Forecast Friday and Royal Neighbors Visit
The notes show a Friday club forecast event and a Beauceant visit by the supreme worthy president. Don Capper hosts a home buffet supper for Monday stitchers and Royal Neighbors are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Capper
Supreme Worthy
First Methodist Women’s Society meets on We Give Because We Love
The First Methodist Women’s Society for Christian Services held a meeting with theme We Give Because We Love. Mrs O W Fowler led devotions, Mrs Kenneth Cook outlined quadrennial goals, and a panel including M P McCracken Whitaker J E Hardrode Mary Black M M Bennett and E G Stith assisted. Mrs Stith spoke on missions and supported schools. McCracken paid tribute to mothers and explained Mother's Day origin. Mrs R K Walters sang To My Mother. Adult life memberships were given to Stith Mavity Parker, a baby membership for Linda Dianne Jordan was presented by C E Buckner. East Circle provided refreshments. Mrs Charles P Knight served. Fifty seven members and two guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Women's Society
O. W. Fowler
Kenneth Cook
Mines
M. P. McCracken
D. C., Whitaker
J. E. Hardrode
Mary Black
M. M. Bennett
E. G. Stith
R. K. Walters
M. A. Welty
Stith
Charles Mavity
Henry Parker
C. E. Buckner
Linda Dianne Jordan
East Circle
Charles P. Knight
W. A. Smith
Minneola
Lee Osburn
Pledge Service Led By Mrs Fisher For Trinity WSCS
Mrs Howard Fisher led the Trinity Methodist WSCS lesson We Give Because We Love linked to the annual pledge service devotion was by Mrs Charles Smiley. A cookie sale was planned for May 17 with hostesses Mines A E Sullins R B Craig and Harry Hjorth. Twenty two members and three children attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Fisher
Trinity Methodist
Charles Smiley
A. E. Sullins
R. B. Craig
Harry Hjorth
Ottawa Eastern Star honors three at Topeka meeting
Three Ottawa Eastern Star members who attended the grand chapter meeting in Topeka were honored last evening with gifts from the chapter. Mrs. H R Webster was re elected grand trustee, Mrs Pale Forsythe joined fraternal correspondence, and Mrs C Raymond Smith served as grand page. Mrs V A Schnoke and Mrs H N Flora were named to help sew curtains for the temple dining room. Mrs Robert White and Mrs Smith reported on the grand chapter meeting as 40 members attended with refreshments provided by a tea table adorned with spring flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Eastern Star
Topeka
H. R. Webster
Kansas
Pale Forsythe
C. Raymond Smith
V. A. Schnoke
H. N. Flora
Temple
Robert White
Smith
Mmes. A. FE. Ford
Fred Evans
Ethel Warner
Ottawa De Molay Circle Hosts Dinner in Overland Park
Several Ottawa De Molay Circle members attended a dinner honoring grand officers at Overland Park last evening. Attendees included Mrs. Julius Raffelock grand second vice president and Mrs. W. V. Becker grand almoner, among others such as Mrs. Chester Bechfle president and R. E. Lancaster of Lawrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa de Molay Circle
Overland Park
Julius Raffelock
W. V. Becker
Ottawa
Chester Bechfle
R. E. Lancaster
Lawrace
George Medlock
T. K K. Keelin
K. L. Keelin
Ella Johnson
Robert James
Edith Moon
F. M. Coons
Harry Loyd
Clarence Keefer
Baby Nancy Ann Rea Born In Lindsborg
The daughter born April 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rea of Lindsborg has been named Nancy Ann. She weighed 5 pounds 14 ounces. The Reas also have a two year old son, Tommy John. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ted Strain of 834 S. Sycamore and Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Rea of McPherson. Mrs. Strain has returned from a short visit with her daughter's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Rea
Lindsborg
Nancy Ann
Reas
Tommy John
Ted Strain
S. Syca More
I. A. Rea
McPherson
Scout Troop Tour To Kansas City With Leaders
The Sacred Heart senior Girl Scout Troop toured Kansas City today visiting the Nelson-Atkins Art Gallery and station KCMO TV. Leader Mrs. Lewis Vaughan and assistant Mrs. Earl Guist accompanied the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Parochial School
Kansas City
Nelson Art Gallery
Kcmo-Tv
Lewis Vaughan
Earl Guist
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Church Bulletin Boards
HDU Project
the Mines
Otto Schroeder
Clifford Fritts
John Staadt
Wilbur Humphrey
Jack Beauchamp
Lewis Stewart
Glen Smith
Albert Smith
Herbert Wolf
Henry Staadt
James Beesley
Harold Staadt
Richier Methodist Church
Ett Burgess
Carl Peterson
Leonard Humphrey
Everpresident
Truman Milton
Lois Smith
Beta Sigma Phi
C.wf
Kandee Sue
Jack Wray
John Neis
Harvey Wray
Pomona
W.M.S
Mother's Day
Mom
TROUT
Crystal
Ottawa Herald
Albright Sewing Circle
Gacen
Mack Electric
Lola Gat
Allifoods
General Electric
Good Housekeeping
Woman's Home Companion
Prents
Cian
Professional Pharmacy
Baby
Carter's
Carter
Pitt
Mildred Rea McKee
S. Main
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