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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1966
Page
11
A column of reader letters discusses gender neutral names causing mix ups like Beverly Vivian and Evelyn Bob, then shifts to etiquette on lipstick in receiving lines and finally addresses alcoholism as heredity versus family dynamics. The writer Had It suggests heredity, while Ann Landers counters with different theories and empathy.
Friendship Circle contributed 3 dollars to a crippled children's fund at a Tuesday gathering at the Lyle Enyart home. Hostesses Mrs. Harry Flory and Mrs. E. B. Enyart presided. 18 members attended with songs, duets, a word contest won by Mrs. Henry Pohl, and secret pal gifts.
Mrs. Bob Clevenger entertained the Baxter Social Hour Club Thursday afternoon and received a hostess gift. Mrs. Herbert Bishop received a secret pal gift. Mrs. William Ratzlaff gave devotions, followed by the Lord's prayer. Roll call noted how members met their husbands. Mrs. John Sink led quizzes and donated canned goods for prizes. Refreshments served to 10 members and three children.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Bond announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon Kay Bond to Jeffrey Cunningham son of Mr and Mrs R E Cunningham Twin Falls Idaho. Both graduates of Ottawa University Miss Bond taught in Omaha Nebraska while Cunningham is a graduate student in Speech at the University of Nebraska.
Richter W S C S held a Thursday afternoon meeting at the church annex with Mrs Woodrow Crawford Mrs Wilbur Humphrey and Mrs Jennie Ottaway guiding the discussion led by Mrs Truman Milton. The session featured a chart and compass symbolizing church unity community service and Christian citizenship. Attendees planned Vacation Bible School for June 6 a July missions school and installation of new officers at Sunday worship. Hostesses were Mrs Kenneth Stoffer and Mrs Herbert Wolf.
Elm Grove Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Hazel Floyd’s home with her daughter Elizabeth Floyd. Miss May Taylor received a hostess gift as eight members and one child attended. Mrs. L. E. Turner announced as June hostess with date to be announced, and the collection totaled 60 cents.
Lyn Bennett hosted the Musical Majors Club Wednesday evening at her home with Mr and Mrs Willis Bennett present. Debbie Dehn performed a piano solo as part of the program. Refreshments were served by Mrs Bennett and Lyn Bennett to 10 members and guests.
W M S circles of the First Baptist Church gathered in Elliott Hall for a coffee then split into study groups. Marjorie Sharp circle hosts were Mrs. Raymond Gillette Mrs. John Macy Mrs. Co O Riddle and Mrs. Glenn Goyer. Esther Greenman circle hosts were Mrs. Jim Peterson Miss Della Welton and Mrs. Clara Sinclair.
A basket dinner was served Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Katzer in Greeley to mark their 25th wedding anniversary. Attending were Mrs. Caroline Gretencord, Miss Marie Gretencord, the Jim Kuesers, Antone Gretencords, Frank J. Gretencords, Alvin Rubicks and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bures and son.
A daughter was born May 17 to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Olmstead of Baldwin. She weighs 7 pounds 5 ounces and is named Lee Andrea Danielle. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Olmstead and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Yokum. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John F. Laughlin Sr.
Ottawa High School 1916 graduates plan a 50th reunion Sunday at noon in the Ottawa University Union. A photo will be taken before dinner. Of the 40 graduates, eight are deceased. named living members include Esther Anderson and Mildred Ayrault among others listed.
Thirty seven members of the Eagles Auxiliary attended a dinner at The Red Barn after a brief business session led by Mrs. Dick Hamm. Prizes were awarded for signing most members and perfect attendance, with officers to be installed May 28 at 7:30 p.m. A state meeting is planned for June 24 in Hutchinson, and a covered dish dinner plus games is set for May 22 at the club.
Fraternity members and their dates attended a five o’clock Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs William Clark at Centropolis. Sixty five guests were served by Mrs Clark who has managed the dining room for the fraternity for four years and will return in the fall.
Mrs Mike Lovell opened with the first Psalm at the Peoria Ladies Aid gathering in Ottawa hosted at Mrs Bob Altic home. Members recited Bible verses for roll call and prayers were offered by Mrs Ira Dean and Mrs Harry Fisher. Lovell gave the missionary lesson read a poem The Proper Way and led the closing prayer with guest Mrs John Howell present.
Eastside Loyal Temperance Legion met at Mrs. Mary Black's home with Hazel Tschantz presiding. Devotions on Whatsoever a Man Soweth followed a discussion on gardening and a skit The Right Idea. Children prepared soap for curing as part of a social service project while punch and crackers were served.
Joyce Cooper was honored as the bride elect at a recent shower hosted by Margaret Good Gail Garrett and Sharon Brown at the Wayne Garrett home. She is to marry James W. Baldwin on June 5 in a yellow and white themed event attended by twenty four guests.
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