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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1965
Page
5
Ann Landers readers discuss a husband who douses everything in catsup from eggs to ice cream and a caller's frustration with crowds at funerals. The columnist explains a catsup habit, while another reader laments funeral crashers, suggesting privacy and restricted guest lists as remedies.
Andrea Duffield Andrea Michelle is the eight month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Duffield residing at 507 East 7th. Her listed grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Duffield Mr and Mrs Glen Bushnell and Mr and Mrs Robert Cole of Ottawa. Great grandparents include Mrs Gene eva Mundy of Ottawa Mr and Mrs Harley Smith of Nebraska and Mr and Mrs O Z Bushs nell of Pomona. She has a cousin named Monty Lee Hoopes, the same age.
Mrs. Roy W. Browning hosted a Thursday brunch for 20 members of the Menninger Bible Class marking the close of the season. The non-denominational study spans four years with graduation, she began teaching in 1948 and has taught in Enid and Tulsa areas. This year 3,400 enrolled nationwide in 190 classes, with 380 completing the four-year course, and many plan to enroll again in the fall.
Far and Near Club met Thursday at Mrs. Marrell Macy’s home with Mrs. Jim Lancaster presiding Members sang songs and took roll calling by listing flower and vegetable names Mrs Helen Kersley read Word Meaning by Little Children An invitation to a bridal shower for Mr and Mrs Robert Carey May 17 at Valley View School was read Door prize was won by Mrs Harold Bones and Mrs Darrell Macy received an anniversary gift Mrs David Brown will be the next hostess
The Socialettes Busy Corners Social Club hosted a program by Mrs. W. J. Phillips on Thursday. Mrs. Robert Lister Sr. served as hostess with Mrs. Nora Foley assisting for the upcoming June meeting.
Princeton Women Society of Christian Service held a Mothers Daughter gathering at the church on Thursday evening. Mrs. Robert Hopkins led the program with poetry by Cindy Atchison, scripture by Mrs. Bert Binkley, a talk on Mother's Day origins by Mrs. Richard Foltz, and songs by Sharon Brown with Judy Sutton on piano. A skit featured several women, poems by Mrs. Ronald Ball and Mrs. Hugh Rogers for oldest and youngest mothers, Rev. Hopkins installed officers, Judy Sutton led a prayer, and officers lit candles as Mrs. Byron Robison led the business session. Refreshments followed.
The Richmond WSCS Societies held a combined meeting and potluck supper in Fellowship Hall Thursday. Officers were installed, past presidents honored, and corsages given as 55 attendees celebrated the societies 25th anniversary with worship led by Mrs. Virgil Smith and a program by Mrs. Oscar Newmaster.
Ottawans attended a WCTU meeting at Mrs. Jim Driver's rural Pomona home where Mrs. Snethen led a White Ribbon Recruit service for Charles Driver. Possible countywide Youth Temperance Council discussed. a Loyal Temperance Legion Day Camp planned. Refreshments were served. next meeting set at Mrs. Rob Lambert's Michigan Valley home.
Janice Farr and Sandra Sauer were honored at a bridal shower hosted at Mrs. F. E. Warner’s home. Hostesses included Jane Warner Harold Moherman and Susan Sandow with their mothers assisting. Farr plans to wed David McBride on June 12 and Sauer to wed Larry Reynolds.
Martha Pitman of Ottawa was elected proctor of the Phi Kappa Chi social club at Ottawa University. A junior, she is the daughter of Rev and Mrs F R Pitman of 1007 South Locust.
Several members of Ottawa Army Mothers Post No. 4 attended the state convention May 13 to 15 in Leavenworth. Attending were Mrs. Loyd Murray commander Mrs. B G Otto Mrs. Floyd Mce Cullough Mrs O L Rathjen Mrs Tom Liggett Mrs Chester Bechtle and Mrs C C Blood Garnett. The banquet memorial services and installation were held Friday evening with Bechtle elected third vice president and installed and Otto elected state finance officer.
Mrs Ray B Kelly program chairman directed choral selections from Broadway plays for the Skilton Music Club. Mrs Bruce Spears was accompanist. Mrs Archie Sinclair performed a humorous number in costume accompanied by Mrs Kelly. Mr and Mrs Bruce Spears hosted the meeting with 23 members and 11 guests present assisted by Mrs Edie Boyer and Mrs Red Strain.
Monty Lee Hoopes, eight months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hoopes of 204 Willow, is greeted by grandparents Ernest Servaes of Pomona and Ruth Hoopes of RFD 1, with great grandparents Geneva Mundy of Ottawa Belle Hoopes of Pomona and Pete Servaes of Quenemo. He is paired with Andrea Michelle Duffield, also eight months old.
When the girls return for lunch consider Spoon Bread with bacon and broiled tomatoes. Add a tossed green salad for a wonderful menu.
Mrs Myrtle Graham led the Senior Club Friday afternoon at the Youth Center with singing and prayer. A patriotic ritual, reports on sick members, future plans discussion, and a closing theme song followed. Refreshments were served by Mrs Hubbard, Mrs Jones, and Mrs Hull. Twenty four attended and visitors are welcome. The time was spent with table games.
A roundup of local clubs including North American BETA GAMMA and B, P. W. CLUB. Activities span noon dinners, garden circles, friendship circles, shut in circles, square dancing groups and birthday notices for Mrs. Ralph Emerson BRILES. Closings and meetups scheduled in Anchor room and Garfield Garden venues with leaders Mrs. Tom Chambers, Mrs. Clarence Nauman, Mrs. Marion Stark and Mrs. Harvey McCann.
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Emile Barnes included their son and family Mr and Mrs Richard Barnes and Anne Adele Horton. Additional Sunday noon dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Fred die Schnoke and Brenda Portse mouth Va Mr and Mrs James Ralston James Jr and Carolyn and Bud Elder.
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