Ottawan Is Elected At Convention
Mrs. Chester Bechtle of Ottawa Army Mothers Post No 4 was elected second vice president at the state convention in Arkansas City. Mrs. Julia Sturm of Winfield was elected state commander.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1966
Page
3
Mrs. Chester Bechtle of Ottawa Army Mothers Post No 4 was elected second vice president at the state convention in Arkansas City. Mrs. Julia Sturm of Winfield was elected state commander.
The Eastside Loyal Temperance Legion met Thursday after school at Mrs. Mary Black's home with Timothy Tschantz presiding. The opening song was Win Them One By One. Pianist was Miss Edna Greenawalt. Lynda Tschantz read Bible verses. Nina Couchman, Lynda and Roger led salutes to the three flags. Timothy gave a meat alcohol demonstration. Mrs. Black told the story of George and Joe. Roger received a green ribbon badge for guard, Timothy and Lynda red ribbon for forward position, Hazel Tschantz purple ribbon for scorekeeper. Clara led the table grace. Refreshments of cherry limeade and cookies served. Timothy closed with Children's Benediction. Mrs. B. G. Otto of Ottawa reelected finance officer. Awards committees and membership committees listed. Membership rolls up by 82. Resolutions supported servicemen in Viet Nam and families of the fallen, and urged suppression of obscene literature. Wellington post invited next meeting in Wellington. Ottawa Post placed third in history book compilation and third in jam session costumes. Other Ottawa members attending listed. Next Ottawa Post meeting will be potluck Tuesday in Memorial Auditorium. gifts for Viet Nam servicemen urged.
Princeton work units trace origins to 1943 led by Miss Anne Washington and Mrs Homer Bishop as first president. The group expanded, fundraised for city hall remodeling, donated drapes, cabinets, teac towels, flags, and built community aids. They promote voting retention of city hall, support health clinics, Red Cross drives, and safety campaigns for old refrigerators to protect children.
The First Methodist WSCS met Wednesday with a prelude by Mrs Los ren Matthews. Mrs Alex Telfer presided. Mrs Harry Rybolt led the lesson Living in the Space Age and Mrs Mike Newmaster gave devotions. Honored for four years of service were Mrs Don Lauver and Mrs Olin Wollen. Sarah and Elizabeth Circles served refreshments with Mrs Virgil Hulett pouring.
Mrs Wendell Broers led a lesson on Billy Graham Wednesday afternoon for the Tolly Mission Circle held at Mrs Belle Smith home in which members recited Bible verses and Mrs Smith led devotions. Vac ation Bible School will start at 1 pm June 6 at Brown School. Mrs Will Scott presented Believe the Best and a Mother's Day poem. Graduation supper planned for May 15 at 7 pm with Ralph Neal Roberts showing Congo photos. Nine members and one child attended.
A short classified line notes dairy delivery service promising delivery to homes every other day with a contact line SELECT DAIRY CH 2-1607 for details.
The Tally Aerie Auxiliary No. 2700 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles met with 16 members. A $5 donation to the National Audubon Society was made. Harold Pratt and Forrest Ledom named state convention delegates for June 24 in Hutchinson. Mrs. Hamm and Mrs. Pat Maloney as alternates. New officers include Mrs. Hamm as past madam president and Mrs. Pratt as president. A membership dinner party at the Red Barn is planned after a 6:30 p.m. meeting with a secret pal gift exchange and white elephant bring.
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