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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1957

Page

8

Nichols Mersmann Nuptials In Sacred Heart Church

Margie M Nichols daughter of Harold and Mrs Nichols of Welda married Frank C Mersmann son of Mr and Mrs Fred Mersmann of Richmond on May 4 at Sacred Heart Church Ottawa. Rev Matthew Guilfoyle officiated. Bride wore ivory lace gown with sabrina neckline. Attendants wore ice blue dresses. bridesmaids included Mrs Clyde Mersmann and Mrs Bob Jellison. Best man Clyde Mersmann. ushers Vernon Pickett and Charles Feuerborn. Reception followed at Sacred Heart parochial school. couple to live in Monroe Courts.

Margie M. Nichols Harold E. Nichols Welda Frank C. Mersmann Fred Mersmann Richmond Sacred Heart Catholic Church Ottawa Matthew Guilfoyle Jerry Milchelt Gene O'Mara Clyde Mersmann Lawrence Bob Jellison Ulysses Clinton Olson Topeka Phyllis Ann Jellison Lawrence J. Mersmann Atchison Gene' O'Mara Vernon Pickett Gardner Charles Feuerborn Sacred Heart Parochial School June Holt Kincaid Delores Holman Delores Poos Sally Feuerborn Patsy Fagg Carol

Mothers Party Brownie Troop 46 Hosts After School Event

Second grade girls from Eugene Field School hosted a Mothers Party featuring flag ceremony song and a presentation poem. Mothers received carnations from the centerpiece as refreshments were served. troop leader is Mrs Glenn Hardesty with three assistants and fourteen named members including Linda Bogue and Sally Burruss.

Brownie Eugene Field School Glen Hardesty Milton Jameson Lyman Corlis Jr Robert Coleman

Club Forecast Saturday D A R Mrs G D Weilepp

The D A R club hosts a Saturday gathering with Mrs. G D Weilepp as guest organizer. Attendees include local members, with discussions on historical preservation and community activities. The event emphasizes civic engagement and neighborhood outreach.

Annual Haas Reunion Held in Lawrence

The descendants of Fred and Lena Haas met at the Community building in Lawrence for a Sunday basket dinner with spring flowers. New officers were elected: Thelma Brown president Irma Unger vice president Rose Sieweke secretary Olga Simmons treasurer. They set next year’s reunion for the first Sunday in May at the same hall.

Fred and Lena Haas Lawrence Olga Torneden Pleasanton Thelma Brown Gridley Irma Unger Wellsville Rose Sieweke Olga Simmons Ottawa

New Members For Club Join H C H Club

Mrs Frank Yeager and Mrs Cecil Hood joined the H C H club yesterday with Mrs Frederick Wood as hostess. Mrs Ernest Sink led a short business session while Mrs W A Richardson oversaw entertainment. Visitor Mrs M C Christie of Baldwin attended along with Mines Lewis Fischer Ed Hoffman Walter Wood John Sink Ernest Christie Mike Roger Don Marin Diane Billy Chester Keim Susie Sara Wood and others.

Frank Yeager Cecil Hood H. C. H. Club Frederick Wood Ernest Sink W. A. Richardson M. C. Christie Baldwin Mines Lewis Fischer Ed Hoffman Walter Wood John Sink Ernest Christie Mike Roger Don Marin Diane Billy Chester Keim Susie Sara Wood

Lesson On Camps For Tot To Teen Club

Mrs R A Bruce led a Wednesday lesson on children's camps for the Tot To Teen club. A family picnic is planned for May 22 with hostesses Mrs Warren Weien and Mrs John Fisher at the Weien home. Attendees included Mrs Bill Barker Mrs Neil Bullock Mrs Donna Bulmer Mrs Lowell Fouts DeWayne Lofgreen Paul Perkins and several others.

R. A. Bruce Warren Weien John Fisher Weien Mmes Bill Barker Neil Bullock Donna Bulmer Lowell Fouts DeWayne Lofgreen Paul Perkins Warren Mason M. E. Reinecke Eldon Schnoke Elmo Shepherd Jim, Warnock Charles Carey Jr Gordon Daugharthy Floyd Smith

Printed Pattern 4841 Misses Topper for Summer

Advertising copy for a sewing pattern 4841 by Anne Adams offered through The Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept New York listing sizes 12 to 42 and fabrics in pastel wool corduroy linen or pique with 21 54 yards 54 inch fabric for size 16. Includes 35 cents pattern price plus 5 cents extra for first class mail and asks readers to provide name address zone size and style number.

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

Luncheon Honors Daughters Club of Centropolis

Mrs. Frank Roller hosted the Daughters Club luncheon in Centropolis and received a hostess shower. The group marked Mrs. Roger Scott’s birthday and scheduled a May 19 picnic at Baldwin Junction. Committee members include Mr. and Mrs. Vern Link and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roller.

Frank Roller Daughters Club Centropolis Roger Scott Baldwin Junction Vern Link The Mies Roy B. Church Ted Clark Vicki Anita Steven Jodia Cole Frank Morgan Fred Powers Mary Shirley Donnie John Harold

Bitiday Club Hosts G C Birthday Cluo Meeting

Mrs W H Williams acted as hostess on Wemesday for a Bitiday Club gathering honoring G C Birthday Cluo. A business session followed the basket dinner with Mrs John Ball in charge of games. Visitors included Roberta Brown Lorinda Wesley and Ronald plus several club members and guests.

W. H. Williams Wemesday G. C Cluo John Ball Roberta Brown Lorinda Wesley Ronald Roy Taylor Dora Good the Mines Mary Meek Ray Evans Roger Mary Ellen Dennis Elaine Lizzie Morgan Myrtle Anderson Eldon Good Wanda R. A. Gibson H. R. Williams Maude Evans Ernest Lowrance Becky Jill

Baby Names and Birth Weights From Area Hospitals

The May 1 birth of Daniel Joel to Mr. and Mrs. Buford Debrick of Paola is announced with a weight of 7 pounds 14 ounces. The April 24 daughter Laura Dea born to Mr. and Mrs. Wayland Kirkland at 733 King weighs 6 pounds 3 ounces. Linda Joan joins the world May 1 for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Davis of Frinceton at 5 pounds 14 ounces. Elvin Wesley born May 5 to Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Dean Taylor at 1017 Willow weighs 7 pounds 4.072 ounces. Susan Elizabeth born May 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Steward of Waverly weighs 7 ounces. Catherine Carlene born to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Schamle of 1641 S Main weighs 3 1/2 ounces.

Buford Debrick Paola Daniel Joel Debrick LuAnne Cutting Joel Cutting West 18Th John Debrick Donald D. Davis Frinceton Linda Joan Doyle Dean Taylor Willow Elvin Wesley Robert Lee Steward Waverly Susan Elizabeth Dale Schamle 1641 S. Main Catherine Carlene

Chocolate Peanut Butter Puff Rice Bars Recipe

Easy after school snack recipe using puffed rice corn syrup and semi sweet chocolate pieces. Melt syrup and chocolate then coat puffed rice and press into a buttered pan. Chill until set, cut into 24 bars for quick treats.

Davis Luncheon Honors New Sa chem Members at KU

Dr and Mrs John A Davis attended a KU luncheon honoring newly elected Sa chem senior men. Their son Jack is among 17 juniors chosen for the coming year. Elm Grove Club held an all day quilting meeting with Mrs Andy Reed in charge of business and devotions.

John A. Davis University of Kansas Sachem Jack Elm Grove Club Andy Reed Roy Swank The Mines J. D. Brown Ruth Hoopes Wayne Glenn Lancaster Johnny Richard Maxwell Judy Ivan McFadden Gail Earl Pope Sharon Connie Louis Turner Ernest Lawrance Jill Becky Lavone Stella Fouts

Dinner Meeting of The Greenawalt Stitch and Chat Club

The Greenawalt Stitch and Chat ter club held a Wednesday dinner at Harold Guy home with Mrs. Guy leading the business. Members shared household hints during roll call and door prizes were awarded to Mrs. Lou Roush and Mrs. Dick Fox. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Alexander and several members' husbands and children, plus Mines, John Guy, Earl Wall, Van Reush, Dick Frakes, Bert Binkley, Lester Fox, Harold Kimball, Harry Beall, and Chester Martin.

Greenawalt Stitch and Chatter Club Harold Guy

Country Club Party Hosted by Herris Henning Morrisey

An all club party will be held Saturday night at Country Club hosted by Mr and Mrs R D Herris Mr and Mrs Homer Henning and Mr and Mrs Jack Morrisey Reservations are required by calling 1194 or 1976 J.

Country Club R. D Herris Homer Henning Jack Morrisey

Allen Bishops announce engagement of Mary Lorraine to Eugene Demy

Mr and Mrs Allen Bishop of 122 S Poplar announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Lorraine to A2c Eugene Demeny stationed at Forbes AFB in Topeka The notice notes the couple will wed in the near future and names the families involved.

Allen Bishop S. Poplar Mary Lorraine Eugene Demeny Forbes Afb Topeka

Flavors Vary with Packaged Vanilla Pudding Mix

Readers try variations by stirring in instant coffee or small amounts of semi sweet chips into pack aged vanilla pudding to create quick flavor twists. The suggestion emphasizes simple pantry mix ins for dessert or snack options.

Garfield Girl Scout Tea Honors Mothers and Leader

Garfield Girl Scout Troop No 18 hosted a post school tea for their mothers and Miss Ola Easley. Mrs J E Moherman led with assistants Mrs R T Sandow and Mrs Morris Wilson. The girls earned badges, held a flag ceremony, served self made punch and cookies, and presented Swedish embroidered towels to their mothers.

Garfield Girl Scout Troop No. 18 Ola Easley J. E. Moherman R. T. Sandow Morris Wilson

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