Penner Family Reunion Details a 19th Century Ottawa Lineage
Mr and Mrs H J Murphy hosted a Sunday potluck centennial reunion for descendants of Hugh and Sarah Penner. The Penners moved from Indiana to Kansas in 1865. Attendees included numerous relatives from Missouri New Mexico Kansas City De Soto Lawrence Springfield Ottawa and Albuquerque. The Penner story recalls Hugh Penner’s postwar land grant 1640 acres around Sunflower Ordnance site local hotel years and a pre Civil War Lexington stop. Twenty descendants now reside in Ottawa area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Murphy
Hugh Penner
Penners
Kansas
Indiana
Robert Karguth
Debbie
Bert Alcorn
Stanberry
James Moyer
Mildred D. Cain
Albuquerque
N. M
R. A Johnson
Sonja
Lewis Charley
Carlota
Jane
Kenneth
Myrtle Morrison
Allie Ricketts
Kenneth Johnson
Kansas City
L. R. Penner
de Soto
F. H. Penner
Lawrence
Carolyn Morgan
Cathy
Exsie
Paula
William Crawford
Springfield
Joe Moody
Vicky
Joe
Susan
William Daugherty
Shirley
Mary Ann Hubbard
Roy McIntosh
Ellen Hamilton
Lexington
Penner
Ottawa
Sewing Hint for Needle and Pin Storage
A practical sewing tip suggests placing a straight pin beside a threaded needle in a needle case. Wind the thread onto the pin and pull the pin to release the needle when needed. This method keeps thread organized and readily available for use.
Beauceant Plans Visit to Supreme President in June
Beauceant met last evening to entertain supreme president Mrs. Doug las Crotty of Garden City on June 11. Plans were laid for a rummage sale on May 13. Mrs. J. Ray Waddell presided as Knights Templar joined for refreshments served by Mr. and Mrs. Waddell. They will visit the Leavenworth Assembly tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauceant
Douglas Crotty
Garden City
J. Ray Waddell
Knights Templar
Waddell
Leavenworth
Ann Landers Advice Columns on Dating and Divorce
A reader nicknamed Snowball is urged to hold firm on saying no to a kiss to protect reputation, with Ann Landers praising the stance. Another letter-wearer seeks divorce and reclaiming a maiden name, advised as proper if no children exist. A third writer, an older woman, contemplates suicide after gossip about her mental state, with guidance on professional ethics and misunderstanding the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Miss
Doctor Visit Urged Amid Mess In Nurse’s Presence
A suggestion calls for returning to the doctor to resolve an ugly situation with the nurse present. The remark emphasizes seeking medical clarification and accountability in a clinical setting.
Program On Japan At First Christian Church Meeting
The Young Matrons Fellowship held last evening's meeting with a talk on Japan by Mrs. Norman Rogers. She displayed Japanese articles while Mrs. Vincent Skidmore led devotions. Assisting the hostess were Mrs. Charles Talbott, Mrs. Irene Mangum, and Mrs. Richard Blanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship of
First Christian Church
Japan
Norman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patty Hackler
Don Hackler
Baldwin
F. A. Gleason
W. H. Lennard
Patty
Earl Conner
Maude Shields
Colbern’s
Colbern's
East 5Th Cherry
Yeller
DoGer
Esa Enorme Ag
Edward G. Robinson
Rod Steiger
Betty Notion
Cornel Wilde
Charlton Hestow
Doroihy Lamour
Gloria Crakame
James Stewart
Dear Ann
Hattie
Snowball
R.S
Hal Wallis
Dean Martin
Anthony Franciosa
Shirley Melaine
Carolyn Jones
Gosh Middleton
James Lee
Warner Bros
Guan
Lee Raason
Jule Sewmar
Leslie Stevens
Walter Lang
Butler's
the Sunflower Centennial Players
Memorial Auditorium
Ottawa, Kansas
Nurman Quality
Quality Lumber
E. Fist
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