Anniversary Dinner Honors Williamson Couple at 40 Years
A0th Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Charles S Williamson of 1046 Willow will be celebrated at Reno's this Sunday marking 40 years of marriage, spent in Ottawa. They are lifelong Free Methodist Church members. Mr Williamson ran Williamson Coal and Salvage Co for 50 years. Their children Wiley Broers Wellsville Ca r Ratzlaff McPherson Charles R Williamson Ottawa. They have seven grandchildren.
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Charles S. Williamson
Willow
Reno's
Ottawa
Free Methodist Church
Williamson
Williamson Coal and Salvage Co
Wiley Broers
Wellsville
Ca’r ] Ratzlaff
McPherson
Charles Moore
Omaha
Neb
Charles R. Williamson
Mischief and Kindness in Ottawa Bird Rescue
A robin entangled by kite cord across a street was freed by a volunteer using a fishing rod extension after the knot failed. Miss Nellie March kept the bird overnight, releasing it later to recover away from predators. Also notes on June wedding plans and vacation stories, plus a family with three graduates.
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Ottawa
Nellie March
Lincoln School
Miss March
Club Calendar Highlights Local Groups and Events
The listing shows weekly activities from Ottawa Garden Club and First Methodist Church to Navy Mothers and Women’s Auxiliary events. It notes dinners, potlucks, picnics, breakfasts, and meetings at venues like the Country Club, Memorial Auditorium, Barn, First Christian Church annex, and Youth Center with organizers named such as Mrs. Al Knoeppel Mrs. Hiden Schnoke and Mrs. C. B. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Mothers
Jayder Jaynes
al Knoeppel
N.F.P.O.C
Hiden Schnoke
Love and Loyalty Club
C. B. Smith
Highland Avenue
Clara Daugharthy
Lift the lid while cooking broccoli to keep it bright
A simple kitchen tip advises lifting the lid a few times during broccoli cooking to maintain vibrant green color and prevent overcooking.
VFW Auxiliary Plans Party For Scouts And Families
The VFW Auxiliary discussed a June 4 party at the auxiliary hall to entertain Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts and members' children who helped with the poppy sale. Poppy chairman Mrs. Victor Sowers announced $350 from the sale for hospitalized veterans. Memorial Day plans were set. hospital chairman Mrs. Garland Hinkle will visit Wadsworth V A Hospital on June 3. Mrs. Paul Brill will attend the department convention in Wichita June 5-7.
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V.F.W. Auxiliary
V.F.W. Hall
Victor Sowers
J. H. Medlen
Garland Hinkle
Wadsworth V. A. Hospital
Paul Brill
Department
Wichita
Advice Column Letters From Ann Landers Page
A reader asks how to handle bounced Easter checks from a well to do aunt and whether to confront her. Ann suggests re-depositing, then if dishonored, allow aunt to explain possible bank issues. In another letter a husband fears arguing and avoiding conflict. Ann says silence defends against open minded arguments and warns against feeding fights.
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Ann
Ann Landers
A. and
Socialettes and Club Notes From Banning California
Social pieces note Mrs. Everett Smith visiting her step mother and sister in Banning for the O U Class of 1924 25th anniversary reunion. Other houseguests include Don Nichols and Sherri Denise Canyon City Colorado. Local WSC S circles held a potluck supper and installation at First Methodist with devotions piano duets and a talk by Mrs Harris.
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Everett Smith
Banning
Calif
Clara Smith
O. C. Shotwell
O.U
Shotwell
Don Nichols
Sherri Denise
Canyon City
Colo
Harmony W.S.C.S
First Methodist Church
Bruce Fleming
James Eddy
Glenn Bigelow
Fred Adamson
Pam
Janet Wittmeyer
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Campbell At Nisely Home
Mrs Charles Nisely hosted a birthday dinner last evening at her new home in compliment to Mrs Campbell s birthday. Guests included Mrs Campbell s daughter Mrs Alex Showalter who recently arrived from Turkey along with Mrs Gladys Baxter Mrs Pearl Bolton Mrs Rose Swords Miss Olivia Baxter and Miss Martha Swords.
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Charles Nisely
Ross ¢ Campbell
Campbell
Mrs. Campbell
Alex Showalter
Turkey
Gladys Baxter
Pearl Bolton
Rose Swords
Olivia Baxter
Martha Swords
Birthday Party for Connie Sue’s Tenth Birthday
Mr and Mrs David Johnson hosted a surprise party at 918 Willow last evening for Connie Sue celebrating her tenth birthday. A supper and lawn games followed with guests Cathy Coleman Linda Corlis Party Deputy Malinda Fisher Janet Loux Patti Smith Janice Wise Jackie Web ber Betty Waymire and Connie Sue sisters Johnnie and DeEtt in attendance.
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David Johnson
Willow
Connie Sue
Cathy Coleman
Linda Corlis
Malinda Fisher
Janet Loux
Patti Smith
Janice Wise
Jackie Webber
Betty Waymire
Johnnie and
DeEtt
OU Class Reunion Plans for Ottawa University 1909
Ottawa University Class of 1909 plans reunion events during commencement week led by Mrs. J S Peterson of Ottawa. Guests include John A Wilson Mrs Wilson from Excelsior Minn and H Froning of Lyons with others from Kansas City Topeka Fresno Fullerton and Mason City. Events feature church dinner breakfast in Fine Arts room Commons and Alumni dinner with a picnic after Baccalaureate. About 100 attendees.
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Ottawa University
J. S. Peterson
Eirth
Ottawa
John A. Wilson
Topeka
H. B. Parrish
Kansas City
Ray Wilson
Leavenworth
Rose Hutchins
First Baptist Church
O.A
Wilson
Excelsior
Minn
Hill House
Peterson
O. U
Madison
Homer Flora
Grace Duvall
Fred Gardner
N. V. Krist
Ft Scott
Parsons
Lawrence
Initiation at Three White Shrine Event Names Three Candidates
The Three White Shrine initiated three candidates last evening: Dr and Mrs Frederick Rosenfelt for Topeka and Mrs Geraldine Suits. Mrs John Rogers was named worthy.
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White Shrine
Frederick Rosenfelt
Topeka
Geraldine Suits
John Rogers
Hawkins School Closes With Village Program
Hawkins school held a Wednesday evening program of songs readings and plays by children. Gifts exchanged between teachers Mrs Carroll Wells and Mrs Ina Banner and the pupils. At the community meeting H L Wherry was elected president C B McNish vice president Mrs Daugharthy secretary treasurer and Mrs Earl R Porter trustees. Refreshments for 125 attendees concluded the event.
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Daugharthy
Ecretany Urer
Earl R Porter
Hawkins School
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Frank Hollingsworth
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Denver
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Consolidated Training Center Afb
Cheyenne
Wyo
Brown Palace Hotel
Ottawa Garden Club
True Kindred
First Christian Church
First Methodist
Trinity Methodist
Maza Evans
North Baptist Church
Union Chapel
Eastern Star
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John Sink
Gene Domnanish
Golden Hours
New Hope Baptist
Jim Russell
Beauczant
Daughters Club
Centropolis
Fred Powers
Douglas Bros
Gibson
Maytag
Magic Ciet
Westinghouse
Sylvania Television
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H.H.H
Sor Optimists
E. J. Harris
Opal Howell
Louise Walker
J. R. Hudelson
N. N. Circle
William McClintie
Ray Talbott
Shepherds
Elaine Smith
Quenemo
Wilbur Love
Ft. Scott
Supreme Guard
Damon Michel
Elsie Madison
Goss
BREAM
Bennett
N. Main
Chappell Cleaners
Motes Jenei
Osburn's
Osburn
Stafford
Wightmans
Sales & Service Dept
On the Farm Service
Chrysler
Copeland
Brunner Frigidaire
Kelvinator
Tecumseh
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