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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1963
Page
9
The readable lines discuss fashion and appearance in vague terms. A man in his 40s is described as handsome and a smart dresser exhibiting excellent taste in fur garments, while a critical remark targets a woman in an underslip at work as a cheap trollop.
A reader letter debates if deaf drivers are safer, noting their heightened alertness. The Ottawa Herald also runs Ann Landers guidance on premarital pregnancy and handling questions with children, urging a relaxed approach to wedding anniversaries and dating advice.
A layette shower hosted by the Home Builders Class of New Hope Baptist Church in Wellsville honored Myra Jean Fowler, 3 weeks old. Pink decor centered the gift table with a doll buggy. 30 guests attended as three games were played and refreshments served.
Mrs Lee Finch presided at the True Kindred gathering in the Masonic temple and welcomed guests Earl Mansfield deputy grand advisor of Missouri Mrs Mansfield Faith Conclave No 23 North Kansas City Mrs Sammy Poe counselor and Mr Joe Poe advisor of Friendship Conclave No 24 Raytown Mo An invitation was read for Counselors Night at Friendship Conclave Raytown and for the June 5 visit of the worthy grand commander of Kansas to Merriam Conclave No 10 Kansas City Kas A memorial service and draping of the altar honored Werner Hagermann past grand advisor of Kansas Refreshments were served afterward by Mrs Louis Dale and Mrs Jay Todd.
Florine Waterbury, bride-elect, was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Walter Thompson and assisted by Miss Nellie Welton and Mrs. E. G. Dick. Roses decorated the table and Aunt Jemima presided over gifts. Guests included Mrs. E. E. Waterbury, Mrs. Marion Williams, Mrs. Allen Unruh, and members of Eugene Field faculty and Ottawa Branch of the Association for Childhood Education.
Social event at the VFW Post and Auxiliary last evening featured the film Bout Time courtesy of Southwestern Bell, shown by Joel Towner and David Bunch. A potluck supper accompanied the gathering with 65 attendees. guests included Mrs. Bunch and Mrs. Towner. Lawrence couple Roger Teter and Janice Brockus welcomed a daughter born May 20 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Also noted were Sunday supper guests Harold Simmons and family.
Mrs. Cliff Detwiler hosted the Thursday Peoria Ladies Aid meeting and gave the opening prayer. The group set June 4 for a church supper. Mrs. Adell Dean spoke on Victory Over Circumstances and Mrs. Maude Evans led a Bible quiz. Eight women and one child attended.
Verna Frazer bride elect of Kenton C Granger has completed plans for her marriage on June 15 at Lowman Memorial Methodist Church Topeka with Dr Clare Hayes officiating. Music by Mrs Homer Jameson and Miss Martha Fly. Attendants include maid of honor Myrna Frazer, bridesmaids Mary Beth Breithaupt and Peggy Farrell. best man Joseph F Harkins. groomsmen Gary Shields and Robert J Tyler. Candles by Mrs Terry Schoeni and Jo Ann Kessler. Ushers Lynn Anderson James Kiefer Ted Brill and Gary Shofner. Reception at church parlor with assistants listed.
Sigma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa installed new officers at Lily Ruth Wilhite’s home. New officers: Anna Bunyan as president, Stella Gould as vice president, and Lily Ruth Wilhite as treasurer. They plan a dinner meeting for Mrs. Freeman French, National Teacher of the Year and state treasurer, on May 29 at 6 p.m.
Deeds record transfers across multiple parcels including 1.1 acres in Rec. 14 16-19 and various lots in Wasson's and Gleason Additions. Transactions include transfers to Roger Scott BE Nicholas James R Parks Donald D Meeker Robert L Sayter David G Laury Himer Hull Joe Ream and others in Wellsville and surrounding plats.
LAFALOT Club led by Mrs Ralph Sand along with OMICRON CHAPTER Beta Sigma Phi and Mrs Gerald Garrett hosts a potluck. Ruth WSCS Circle with Miss Ruth Hanna N. Baptist WMS Everett Adelines and Rebekahs host a mast-day program at Liberty Community potluck supper.
The Herald offers five dollars weekly for the best news tip submitted by readers. A prize of five dollars is awarded for the top tip each week.
Ruhamah Woman's Missionary Society met with Mrs. Don Bloomer as hostess and members sharing Bible verses for roll call. Mrs. James Seymour led the lesson "Christ the Lord of My Life" with Mrs. Ada Muzingo assisting. Mrs. Carl Bloomer oversaw the love gift reading John 1 1 9. President Mrs. Ralph Ha ney read a letter from Miss Lena Hutchins.
Friends of Mrs. Phillip Rose honored her with a layette shower at the home of Mrs. George C. Dietrich. Co hosts were Mrs. Lee Metze Mrs. Bob Kuicken and Mrs. Ralph McCrea. Spring flowers decorated the rooms and refreshments were served. Twenty five attended with additional gifts sent.
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