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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1957
Page
8
Advertisement details a step-in dress pattern with side-buttoned lines and a 3-sleeve version. Pattern 4829 offers half sizes and numbers like 1424 1634 18 2014 2244 2446, with size 16% needing 4% yards at 35 inches. Mail fifty cents plus extra for each pattern to Anne Adams at The Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept in New York.
White Shrine No. 19 was presented with its new charter last evening. Delegates Miss Lanah Cameron and M. L. Sellers reported from the Supreme Shrine meeting in Detroit and the group honored Mrs. M. L. Sellers of Trinity Shrine No 11 of Lawrence. Officers elected include Mrs. Karl Romstedt as noble prophetess and Mrs. John Rodgers of Quenemo as worthy chaplain along with Mrs. Roger Comstock of Quenemo as worthy shepherdess and Mrs. Ray Allbott as worthy guide. Public installation set for June 7 with ceremonial on June 13. Wedding anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Sellers and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Jacobsen observed, and a birthday for Mrs. Comstock noted.
Richter WSCS held a Mother's Day program at the church on Wednesday. Judy Milton and Linda Sue Wood performed piano solos, while Helen Lederer and Carol Stoffer sang a vocal duet. Mrs. John Lederer led a lesson and the group recited Bible verses about love. Corsages were awarded to the eldest and youngest mothers, to the mother with the most children, and to the president. a life membership went to Mrs. Briles.
Mrs. Maggie Myers hosted a busy Socialettes Busy Bee Club afternoon with games, visiting, and refreshments. Penny draw and a mystery gift were won by Mrs. Guy McIntosh, with other prizes claimed by Mmes. Ed Elliott, John Montgomery and daughter India Cannady, Rachel Hubbard, and Anna Bryan. Mr. and Mrs. B Walker of 719 North Oak returned from a southern trip visiting Asheville and Gravette Arkansas and Lincoln Arkansas, aiding Mrs. Sallie Sorrels after a funeral in Oklahoma. A former Franklin County girl, Dorothy Staadt Linton, now Dorothy Staadt Linton, appeared in a northwest symphony concert on May 11 as part of the Yakima Valley Civic Symphony season finale.
Dr Gene Stearns of the University of Town School of Medicine links fatigue posture in children to insufficient high quality protein in daily diets. He notes fatigue posture, weaker muscle development, higher disease susceptibility, and slower recovery, urging protein-rich meals for ages 18 months to four years and older children.
The Soroptimists heard Rev. Roger Fredrikson speak on The Ministry as a Vocation at Mrs Orpha Jones home yesterday evening. Co hostesses were Mrs Bruce Allison and Miss Ilo Bullock. Twenty one members attended with three guests: Mrs Roy Callahan of Kansas City Miss Mary Lou Chappell of Osawatomie and Mrs A G Madison. An installation dinner was planned for June 13. Earlier meetings featured R F Lollar speaking about the Maracibo Oil Corporation. Mrs J B Colby hosted and a potluck supper preceded the gathering.
Mrs Harley Gover and Mrs Merle Marmon hosted a layette shower for Mrs Jack Stephenson at the Gover home last evening. Gifts were arranged around a large white stork on the table. Door prizes went to Mrs W L Pickering Mrs John Gaynor and Mrs Louis Dale. The serving table was set for the reception.
A gathering hosted by Mrs. O. C. Curby featured a ceramic wheel barrow decorated with rosebuds on a plateau, a mirror, and pink candles. She poured drinks for the 35 guests in attendance.
The Club Breakfast Kiwanis queens held a coffee at the Country Club yesterday for the last meeting of the club year. Spring flowers and novelties decorated the tables. Miss Nell Barnaby reviewed the book My Love Affair With the State of Maine. Planning committee included the Mines. Bob Jenkins Bill Wright Charles Queen C W Henning Lyle Grier. Mrs James Bates of Kansas City was a guest. Other members present were Mrs Randolph Bundy Eeman Jones O R McCandless Walter Robe Myron Steere Bob Winchester Richard Plett Floyd Jacob and J L Hysom.
The Valley Chapel Ladies program was given yesterday by Mrs. Richard Dunn with devotions by Mrs. Russell Dyer. Mrs. Maude Dyer and Mrs. Russell Dyer hosted. The society presented Mrs. Dunn with a layette gift. Visitors included Mrs. Chester Fergu son and Shirley McMillen. others present were the Mines, W. E. Scott, Mahlon Smith, Earl Moore, Thomas McMillen, Eva Hume, Charles Riddle, Cree McDaniel, Mattie Sweet, Oren Long and Perry Dunn.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hay of 1679 First Ave West Horton announce the adoption of a baby boy named Jewell Courtney, eight months old. Grandparents are Mrs. Flora Hay and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Winner. Mrs. Leonard Showalter is an aunt.
Past officers and co hostesses gathered at Fellowship Hall First Methodist Church for a meeting last evening. Mrs Adamson and Mrs Reynolds installed new officers led by Mrs Don Brown chairman and Mrs Sidney Morris spiritual life chair. Twenty one members attended and news member Mrs Ken Harris joined.
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