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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1955

Page

3

Honor Three Honorary Degrees At Baker University

Baker University will confer three honorary degrees at its ninety seventh commencement on Monday June 6 at 10 00 a m. Honorees are Bishop Dana Dawson Topeka Rev Benjamin Schmitke Mission Kansas and Dr John Paul Williams South Hadley Massachusetts.

Oklahoma City Fort Smith Ark Shreveport Morningside College Sioux City University of Chicago Methodist Colleges Kansas Southern Methodist University Dallas Texas Schmitke Old Mission Methodist Church Kansas City Kas

Notable honors for Baker alumni and faculty in religion

Dr. J. P. Williams, an alumnus of Baker, will receive a Doctor of Laws degree and continues as a professor of religion at Mt Holyoke College in South Hadley Massachusetts. He is recognized alongside others for the Bronze Star and Oak Seaf Cluster decorations.

J. P. Williams Baker Mt. ‘Holyoke College South Radley Mass

Reds May Try To Split U S Britain

Washington Senator H Alexander Smith warned the Soviet Union may use the Formosa dispute at the looming Big Four talks to split the United States from Britain. He said in a Foreign Relations Committee interview the Soviets will push the issue to drive a wedge between allies.

Washington H. Alexander Smith United States Britain Formosa Smith Senate ‘Foreign Relations Committee

Church approves women preachers doctrine debate at assembly

In Los Angeles the 167th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church votes about 3 to 1 in favor of ordaining women preachers. The decision moves to the churchs 956 presbyteries for final approval, with a majority needed.

Los Angeles 167Th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church United States of America

Eisenhower praises General Federation of Women's Clubs

President Eisenhower commended the General Federation of Women's Clubs at the opening of its 64th annual convention for promoting international goodwill and aiding overseas relief efforts. The White House message highlighted the clubwomen's demonstrated friendship toward women in other nations.

Philadelphia Eisenhower General Federation of Women's Clubs White House

Minimum Pay Hike Urged by Labor Chief in White House

Washington. Secretary of Labor Mitchell urged Republican congressional leaders to move on the administration bill raising the minimum wage from 75 to 90 cents an hour. He spoke before President Eisenhower at the Tuesday morning meeting of Republican legislative chiefs. House Republican Leader Martin said the administration bill is stalled in committee, with Barden’s panel delaying hearings as housing debates proceed.

Washington Mitchell Eisenhower House Martin Congress Senate Rep Barden

Socialettes at Omicron Exemplar Close Year With Picnic

A Family picnic marked Omicron Exemplar's final meeting of the year at Forest Park last night. Twenty seven adults and twenty eight children attended. Mr and Mrs J V Kindall and children Sandi and Jimmie of Toledo Ohio plan to arrive tomorrow evening to spend Decoration Day holidays with Mrs Kindall’s parents Mr and Mrs B Smith Haworth. Mrs Kindall is the former Annette Haworth and Mr Kindall is with the Allied Chemical and Dye Co of Toledo.

Omicron Forest Park J.V. Kindall Sandi Jimmie Toledo Ohio B. Smith Haworth Kindall Annette Haworth Allied Chemical and Dye Co

No New Polio Cases In State

No new cases of polio were reported in Kansas during the past week, keeping the total for the year at 20 versus 26 at this time last year, according to the State Board of Health.

Topeka Kansas State Board of Health

Hold Catholics In Argentina

Argentine police have arrested 11 priests and more than 30 lay Catholics for distributing pamphlets or demonstrating for the church in its dispute with the government. Handling leaflets is described as a felony punishable by up to five years. The raids raise the total priests jailed to 52 since the controversy began last November.

Buenos Aires Juan D iPeron Argentina

Mothers Club Meeting Closes Season With Garden Party

The Mothers Club held its last meeting of the season at Mrs. L A Stafford's home with Mrs. Emory McKenzie assisting. Sweet pea corsages were given, roll call was a favorite cartoon, and Mrs. Robert Winchester presided. Kay Stafford played Chiquita, and a lesson on Competitive Sports was led by Mrs. Norris Burke. Refreshments included cake rolls cookies and coffee. Napkins folded like diplomas matched graduation mood. Other attendees included Mrs. Walter Andrews Mrs. James Clark Mrs. Orlis Cox Mrs. Ralph Crawford Mrs. Ralph Emerson Mrs. John Giger Mrs. William Hutchison Mrs. Carl Marshall Mrs. E V Meyers Mrs. Vincent Skidmore Mrs. Arnold Hinderliter Mrs. J G Alexander Mrs. A E Keller Mrs. Gerald Meas and Mrs. Earnest Watkins.

Mothers Club L. A. Stafford Emory McKenzie Robert Winchester Kay Stafford Norris Burke Walter Andrews James Clark Orlis Cox Ralph Crawford Ralph Emerson John Giger William Hutchison Carl Marshall E. V. Meyers Vincent Skidmore Arnold Hinderliter J. G. Alexander A. E. Keller Gerrald Meas Earmest Watkins

Looking Back At Ottawa Society May 24 1940

Loys Service entertained her musical club with a program of solos. Bobby Tawney and Dick Seevers performed cornet pieces, Jim Bob Watkins played bassoon, Carlos Pence tackled a saxophone solo, and a flute solo was also listed.

Loys Service Bobby Tawney Dick Seevers Jim Bob Watkins Carlos Pence

Recital Features Rose Alderman and Local Soloists

Rosemary Alderman presents trombone solos with Joan Gerhold of Richmond and Bryce Churchill on clarinet, Wilber Dean Ramey and Annabelle Turner with piano, baritone and trio selections. Mrs J L Shelden accompanying, A J Service hosts refreshments, visitors include Roy Ratliff and Ralph Bower, with Santa Fe guest Wayne Howell. Columbia University notes a 1490s Aldus Manutius paperback.

Rosemary Alderman Joan Gerhold Richmond Bryce Churchill Wilber Dean Ramey Annabelle Turner Loys Service Dick Seevers Charles Mahoney Ivan Jones J. L. Shelden A. J. Service Roy Ratliff Betty Norbert Wayne Howell Santa Fe N. Mex Ralph Bower

Rebekahs Choked to Death in Stillwater Gas Incident

In Stillwater Oklahoma, 24 year old Sylvia Martin of Ponca City died last night after she blew into a gas tank in an attempt to start a stalled car. A doctor stated she choked after swallowing gasoline and inhaling fumes. the tank was full.

Stillwater Okla Sylvia Martin Ponca City

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