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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1956

Page

5

Earnest Workers Plan Memorial Gift at Trinity Methodist

Trinity Methodist class led by Mrs Anna Sryan met Wednesday with co hosts Mrs A M Sieg and Mrs Dewey MecClay aided by Mrs Cora Pursley who led devotions then planned to purchase a church pedal in memory of the late Mrs J H Aiken, reports of recent Friendship night supper and 55 calls noted. Garfield Gardeners club visited Dan Wilsons iris garden Wednesday then met at Mrs I G Stuckers home with Mrs B E Corkins in charge. Topics included Lawn Care and How to Root Chrysanthemums with a flower box demo by E G Dorkins. the film Promise of Spring shown. Refreshments served. 21 members present.

Trinity Methodist Church Anna Sryan A. M. Sieg Dewey MecClay Cora Pursley Aj Church J. H. Aiken R. B. Craig Memi Garfield Gardeners Club Dan Wilson Mra. I. G Irvin Malott C. D. Mowe

Musical Majors Club Recital At Meyer Home

The Musical Majors club met at Donald Meyer’s home with Benjy Park giving a memory recital and Robert Meyer guest singing. Members performed piano solos and a playlet on Robert Schumann, plus Schumann pieces. Donald Meyer earned an hours practice award from sponsor Mrs. Welty. Guests included Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Southard. Next meeting is in September. The Capitol Handicap is noted as Laurel’s opening day feature from 1919 with Billy Kelly the victor.

Donald Meyer Musical Majors Club E. V. Meyer Benjy Park Robert Meyer Robert Schumann M. A. Welty Charles P. Knight Charles W. Southard Ben Park Cecily Emily Park Ann Machin Diana Sue Knight David Purcell Dick Southard Rick Jamison Laurel Billy Kelly

Just-A-Mere Club Social Meeting Highlights

The Just-A-Mere club met on Thursday with Mrs Dewey McClay. A flower game and a shorthand contest awarded prizes to Mrs Rollie New and Mrs G E Jordan. Ralph Jacob’s birthday was noted. Visitors included Mrs Loyd Hollinger and children Kean Kent and Rita. Members present included Mrs Ben Barnes and Mrs N A Chambers.

Just-A-Mere Dewey McClay Rollie New G. E. Jordan Ralph Jacob Loyd Hollinger Kean Kent Rita Ben Barnes N. A. Chambers

Baxter Social Hour at Mrs Sink's meeting

Mrs John Sink hosted the Baxter Social Hour club on Thursday. Lea Lowel shower given. Mrs Harlan Page led a business session and Mrs C E Hoffman gave devotions. Recreation led by Mrs Ernest Sink. Winners were Mrs Hoffman, Mrs Pederson, Mrs J G DeVore, and Mrs L A Reeder. Door prize went to Mrs William Booth. visitors included Mrs L A Reeder, Mrs Lulu Kimmel, and children.

John Sink Baxter Lea Lowel Harlan Page C. EL. Hoffman Ernest Sink Mmes. Hoffman Thomas Pederson J. G. DeVore L. A. .Reeder William Booth L. A. Reeder Lulu Kimmel Charlotte Daryl Delmer Boothman Linda Page Inga Pederson Mmes. L. Allen Herb Bishop H. E DeVore George Ferguson Paul Mohr Rado Mohr William Ratzlaff Claude Sink George Sowers Lewis Stewart

Helpful Service Class Hosts Mothers of the Bible Program

North Baptist church Helpful Service class held a program on Mothers of the Bible yesterday. Roll call featured Mothers Day verses as members brought mothers’ pictures for a guessing game. Mrs. Ervin Mock hosted, with Mrs. Fred Shoemaker presiding and leading devotions.

North Baptist Church Ervin Mock Fred Shoemaker Carl Moore

Class roll notes and social updates in a rural gathering

Forty one calls noted as Mrs Shoemaker describes a trip to Washington D C Birthdays for Mrs Louise Stephens and Mrs Daugh erty observed Refreshments served list includes Mines Tony Allison Effie Griffin W C McDowell Floyd Perkins G F Pratt John Shepherd Mabel Simmons C W Workman Imming stationed in Jap Richmond Ponton route 3 great grand parents to Cherryvale to visit Mrs J C Butler mother of Mr Buller and Mrs Imming FLA Club met with Mrs H A Ward assistant hostess Mrs D R Willhite in charge of games prizes awarded to Mrs Ione Dragoo Mrs Raymond Gillette Mrs Gene Mohr Others present include Mrs Arthur Allen J E Berry Sarah Shumate D F Snider Rex Rowe E C Cummings and R W Kitterman

Shoemaker Washington D.C Louise Stephens Daugherty Tony Allison Effie Griffin W. C McDowell Floyd Perkins G. 4. Pratt John Shepherd Mabel Simmons C. W. Workman Himming Richmond G. W Ponton Grandpo Cherryvale J. C. Butler Buller Imming F.L.A. Club H. A. Ward D. R. Willhite Ione Dragoo Raymond Gillette Gene Mohr Mmes Arthur Allen J. E. Berry Sarah Shumate D. F. Snider Rex Rowe E. C. Cummings R. W. Kitterman

Socialeftes American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day Sale Details

Socialeftes American Legion Auxiliary will finalize Poppy Day sale details at their meeting in the Legion room Memorial auditorium Tuesday at 7 30 pm. Mrs. Harold Ingraham has returned from a Mother's Day visit in Downey California with her daughter Airs Ida Perkins. She also visited sisters Mrs. Harry B Maxwell and Mrs. George McIntosh and families. They are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Butler and family. His sister and brother in law Lt Insurance Agency Comm and Mrs Jake Imming and Phone 33 sons Philip and Ronnie Lt. Com.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Room Memorial Auditorium Harold Ingraham Downey Calif Airs Ida Perkins Harry B. Maxwell George McIntosh Walter Butler Lt Insurance Agency Jake Imming Phillip Ronnie

Transportation misadventure at a Topeka party mishap

A teacher convention tale from Topeka recounts a father chauffeuring his son and a girl to a party. The son claims the girl at the door and sits in back while the father drives off. A misstep leads to the boy left behind at the girl’s home, prompting a joking alibi.

Topeka Mr. X Buddy

Club Forecast Monday at Colbern's luncheon and meetings

Community groups and clubs schedule a week of events including Mothers Club dinner at Colbern's with Mrs A C Healgele, a Romenders Square Dance, American Legion Auxiliary, Royal Neighbors, and various circles. Activities occur at Memorial Auditorium Forest Park Union Chapel and other local venues with dinners, picnics, sewing socials, and social gatherings through Friday. US Savings Bonds are noted as safe.

Colbern’s A. C. Healgele Royal Nelwihbors Forest Park

Dwellings and household goods sale details by Agent Dean Berlin

Listing notes dwellings, household goods, and buildings with automobiles under the supervision of Dean Berlin agent at 109 E Second Street and contact phone 368 for details.

Dean Berlin

Alpha Study Club Meets With Housecleaning and Fishing Topics

The Alpha Study Club of Rantow j held a meeting on Wednesday with topics "Housecleaning" and "Fishing." Mrs Fane led, with Lathan, Mrs Lloyd Griffith and Mrs E Swanson assisting in refreshments. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs Harry Horn of Wewoka Okla and members Mines, Ray Dewoviler, Willard Miller, C B Jackson, P H Philbin, Steve Needham, Grant Catterson, Chester Jackson, J B Wickard, William Foster, Billy and Floyd Jackson.

Alpha Study Club Alpha Study Club of Rantow J Fane. Lathan Lloyd Griffith E. Swanson Harry Horn Wewoka Okla Mines Ray Deo Wiler Willard Miller C. B. Jackson P. H. Philbin Steve Needham Grant Catterson Chester Jackson J. B. Wickard William Foster Billy Floyd Jackson

Baby Sandra Gail McCrea Born in Norman Oklahoma

The daughter of Mr and Mrs William A McCrea Norman Oklahoma was born early this morning weighing seven pounds four ounces. The mother is the former Gail Ponton daughter of Mr and Mrs A F Ponton 804 Ash. The father is in the navy stationed at Norman. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ralph McCrea.

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