EHUs Provide Lots Of Services And Growth At District Day
Kansas State University official Roger Mitchell praised Extension Homemaker Units as vital volunteers at District Homemakers Day in Ottawa University Chapel serving Miami Osage and Franklin counties. He cited 200 hours yearly per volunteer with $1300 out of pocket and $20 million in EHU activity value plus $13 million for 4 H work. Mitchell outlined three motives joining EHUs keeping up to date social experience and community service. He noted 95 percent volunteer in church and activity in health programs as well. The Kansas conference on Families June 14 at K State aims at growth and convenience for volunteers. Franklin County units earned honors for cultural arts and 50 years of service while Peoria Plodders donated $10 to Save the Light. An adult education grant of $1000 is offered this year with Feb 1 application deadline. A membership push offers a $5 award for the unit with the largest membership gain. Housing Energy and Environment is a new work area.
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Joanistas
Roger Mitchell
Kansas State University
Mitchell
Ottawa University
Miami
Osage
Franklin
EHU
Ehu’s
K-State
Kansas
Franklin County
Fairmount Ehu
Peoria Plodders
Save the Light
Nine-Day Diet Promises Quick Weight Loss
In a light hearted style Josephine Lowman suggests a budget friendly plan to shed five to ten pounds in nine days. The piece emphasizes rapid results without inflationary costs and addresses swimsuit season anxiety for readers seeking a slimmer silhouette.
Mandy Lynn Gifford named daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gifford
The Ottawa Herald reports the birth of Mandy Lynn on April 30 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gifford of 628 S. Locust. Grandparents Warner Gifford and Kenneth Glenn, with great grandparents listed, celebrate the birth.
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Mark Gifford
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Mandy Lynn
Mandy
Warner Gifford
S. Cedar
Kenneth Glenn
Waverly
Earl Baxter
Boyd Mack
Paonia
Colo
Grace Gifford
Commerce City
Lucille Arthur
Bonita
Calif
Ottawa Betas Found Founders Day Celebrates 48th Year
Members of the Ottawa chapters of Beta Sigma Phi gathered at the Ottawa University Student Union for Founders Day. Proceeds from the November state convention totaled 1200 to Old Depot Museum 300 to Municipal Auditorium for a movie screen and 300 to Meals On Wheels. Girl of the Year awards went to Sharon Schultz Deanna Sutton June Erisman and Marilyn Hay. New members welcomed Kellie Stiffler Sue Watts Jackie Carlson Linda Cain Linda Mathias Christina Sullivan and Debbie Weiss. Honor awarded to Marilyn Hay Mabel Gilliland Elaine Roberts Jeanette Croucher Pauline Yockey Sara Louise Ostmeyer granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Terry Ostmeyer. Grandparents listed George Ostmeyer Vivian Granger W Wheeler and E F Phares.
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Ottawa
Beta Sigma Phi
Ottawa University
Old Depot Museum
Municipal Auditorium
Meals On Wheels
Sharon Schultz
Omega Chapter
Deanna Sutton
Omicron Chaper
June Erisman
Exemplar
Marilyn Hay
Kellie Stiffler
Sue Watts
Omega
Jackie Carlson
Linda Cain
Linda Mathias
Christina Sullivan
Debbie Weiss
Omicron
Order of the Rose
Mabel Gilliland
Elaine Roberts
Jeanette Croucher
Pauline Yockey
Sara Louise
Terry Ostmeyer
Cypress
Sara
Josh
George Ostmeyer
Stockton
Vivian Granger
W. F. Wheeler
E. F. Phares
Brownies Deliver May Baskets
Pomona Brownie Troop No. 305 delivered handcrafted May Day baskets to several senior citizens on Tuesday. Flowers donated by sponsor Jo Robinson accompanied baskets prepared by Mary Houston and Lois Kennard. Deliveries were made by Lisa Porter Seanna Langley Toni Manna Dana Griffith Shelly Thornbrough Cyndi Vanderventer Penny Houston Christine Proctor April Wester and Angela Kennard.
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Pomona
Pomona Brownie Troop No. 305
Jo Robinson
Mary Houston
Lois Kennard
Lisa Porter
Seanna Langley
Toni Manna
Dana Griffith
Shelly Thornbrough
Cyndi Vanderventer
Penny Houston
Christine Proctor
April Wester
Angela Kennard
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Ehus
National Extension Homemakers
Mary Lou Williams
Adams
Anne Adams
Ottawa Herald
West 17
New York
N.Y
Josephine Lowman
Silk Flower Workshop
Turner’s
Tele Shop
Don’s Royal Cleaners
S. Main
Sara Ostmeyer
Langley
Cassy
Isell Tar Ivarly
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