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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1960
Page
8
Socialettes Skifton Music Club presented an impressionistic program arranged by Carl Bobbish on Wednesday with a potluck dinner beforehand. Helpers included Mrs. E G Stucker and several assisting members.
Dear Boss asks about showing appreciation to a secretary who travels with him and uses the personal touch. Ann Landers says the wife is right and a raise is a better way to honor loyalty. The writer recalls a paper route where porches and locked screens prevent delivery, prompting an angry note about weatherproofing and accessibility.
In the National Piano Guild Tournament held at Ohio University auditorium this week two Ottawa students, Dorothy Spencer and Martin Williams, received very high ratings. Judge Jesse Wright Boyd of San Antonio praised the Guild for up-to-date material and broad repertoire among 67 contestants. Ottawa leaders include Mrs. Edgar D. Kerr, Mrs. R. L. Stevens, Mrs. M. A. Welt, Miss Hope Mott, and Mrs. J. R. Henning.
Mrs J H Kirkwood led a devotional on Be Willing to Forgive at North Baptist W M S. Re-elected chairman Mrs Fred Shoemaker. officers include Mrs Bax tervice-chairman, Mrs V C McDowell secretary treasurer, Mrs O O Tucker White Cross chair, Mrs Kirkwood spiritual life chair, Mrs McDowell love gift chair. Readings by Mrs Emmett Taylor, Mrs Louise Howard, Mrs Tom Ingle, Mrs Baxter, Mrs Kirkwood, Mrs McDowell, Mrs Tucker. Quilt blocks were started for an Indian Mission in Arizona.
Mrs. Lowell Gish described ceramics as a fascinating hobby during a Kiwani event. She demonstrated filling a mold with clay, glazing, and firing, and noted kiln temperatures and timing challenges. She and others shared hobbies while coffee was served at Mrs. H. Williams's home.
Ransom Memorial Hospital Auxiliary voted at its annual meeting to cover two projects and contribute 25 to a nurses fund. New officers include Mrs. Robert A Anderson as president and Mrs. Robert Grabham as corresponding secretary. The group plans to buy blackout drapes and divider drapes, join the American Hospital Association, and honor late member Mrs. J Henry Bennett with memorial gifts for nursery equipment.
A White Ribbon Recruit Service conducted by Mrs. E C Twining highlighted a WCTU program at the Assembly of God Church yesterday afternoon. Recruits included Beth Jennings Beverly Diane Jay Wesley Tony Dale Isa Sue Phillip Lynn and Leslie Darren with others tying ribbons and placing corsages. The program featured a skit Susies Shoes and a study-book review Are Alcoholics Sick People led by Mrs G K Barnes. A Loyal Temperance Legion Day Camp was announced for June 20 in Ottawa.
Mrs. Lyle Hanes led the Wednesday worship service with nine assisting members. Mrs. W. W. Whitacre Mrs. Robert McGhee and Mrs. Vernon Honn presented a skit on the magazine Concern. Medical offerings featured Sage Memorial and Jane Cook Hospitals and Across the World article. A Presbyterian meeting at Coffeyville yielded a gavel for the society and baby blankets were prepared for Efu Hospital in Cameroun.
Mrs. Todd Macdonald served punch and birthday cake in honor of Mrs. Gene Whitacre, Mrs. Fred Brandon, Mrs. George Louderbach, and Miss Lucy See after a presentation by the sewing and supplies committee.
At the meeting in the Masonic temple Thursday evening White Shrine received two petitions. Mrs. Ray Talbott presided in the absence of Mrs. Roger Comstock of Quenemo, who is in Cleveland for the supreme session. Mrs. John Rodgers of Quenemo attended. Mothers were honored with two poems by Mrs. Talbott and two vocal solos by Mrs. Paul Smith. Kenneth Liegerot showed slides of New England scenes. Refreshment committee was Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson.
A brief community note lists a Saturday gathering of the D A R club hosted by Mrs F A Trump at an unspecified venue, inviting members and interested attendees to attend.
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