Beta Sigma Phi Kansas State Convention in Ottawa
Large group of nearly five hundred sorority members from across Kansas gather in Ottawa for the Beta Sigma Phi state convention hosted by four Ottawa chapters. Activities include a morning forum with International Headquarters staff, a buffet luncheon, entertainment by Ottawa High School Cyclones, a guest speaker Bill Ross, and a fashion show featuring historic garments. Founding and theme details noted from the 1931 Abilene origin and 1978 Reflections theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Kansas
Beta Sigma Phi Ag
Beta Omega
Beta
Omicron
Xi Omicron
Ottawa University
Ips
Dorothy” Nichols
International
Kansas City
O'Student Union
Cytones
Dale Fox
Bill Ross
Beta Sigma Phi
Walter W. Hoss
Abilene
Walter W. Ross
Marty Underwood
Bev Bourque
Sheri Dieterich
Kathy Jordan
Carol Murphy
Tut's Treasures Speech Topic at Ottawa Retired Teachers
Elliott Barnes will present an illustrated lecture on King Tut's Treasures at 7 30 p m Friday meeting of the Ottawa Area Retired Teachers Association. The venue is Elliott Hall First Baptist Church with memorial service and music by Robert Pletcher. Paula Taylor coordinates the convention with community aid. closing ceremonies end early to suit travelers Saturday eve.
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Elliott Barnes
King Tut
Ottawa Area
Retired Teachers’ Association
Elliott Hall
First Baptist Church
Robert Pletcher
Paula Taylor
Ottawa
World Community Day Observed by Church Women United
Grace Church hosted Ottawa area Church Women United gathering with fifty women from twelve churches. Led by Rev David Ot, the program included prayers, reflections, and readings from Sacred Heart Catholic, First Christian, First United Methodist and other members. A collection supported Church World Service with 2100 pounds of clothing and blankets delivered to Wichita. A Dec 2 CWU meeting was announced at Tecumseh, closing with Blest Be the Tie.
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Ottawa Area
Women United
Grace Episcopal Church
bin Sahn
David Ot
Whiley
Rose Abbott
Helen Bunch
Kathleen Golden
First Christian Church
Hazel James
Joan Scribner
Leola Dogan
Lois Chickadonz
Bertha Swinaton
A.M.E
Mary Black
First United Methodist Church
Beulah Harrison
CWU
Jean Schmidt
First Baptist Church
Mary Ann Jam
John Aaron Fritta Celebrates First Birthday
John Aaron Fritta marked his first birthday on November. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fritts of 1210 Maple. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fritts of Ottawa Route 4 and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rhule of Kansas City Missouri. Also listed are Mr. and Mrs. Theron Harrell of Teastrike Minnesota and Mr. and Mrs. Art Geiss of 1119 S. Cedar. Great grandmothers named are Mrs. Bertha Hougland and Mrs. Anna Funk.
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John Aaron Fritta
Frank. Fritts
Maple
Clifford Fritts
Ottawa
Rfd
Harold ‘Rhule
Kansas City
Theron
Harrell
Teastrike
Minn
Art Geiss
S. Cedar
Bertha Hougland
Marn
Anna Funk
Cleveland
James Michael Patrick birthday note from Ottawa family
James Michael Patrick celebrated his first birthday on Sunday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Mike Patrick of Ottawa RFD 2. Great grandparents John Finch of Rantoul and Mrs William Milter of Norman are noted. Hackberry tree description follows, detailing growth, identification, fruit and soil needs.
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James
Michael
Mike Patrick
Ottawa
RFD
Norman White
Cherry
Meriel Patrick
John Finch
Rantoul
William Milter
Norman
Oklo
Arrowwood Viburnum Thrives in Wide Conditions Featured
Extension horticulturist Gus van der Hoeven notes Arrowwood Viburnum viburnum dentatum is hardy in acid or alkaline soils and high winds, tolerates full sun and partial shade, grows 6 to 8 feet tall with equal spread, and features lustrous green leaves, reddish purple fall color, creamy white unscented flowers, and bluish black fruit.
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Kansas
Come To Gathering at Ottawa Christian Women's Club
Ottawa Christian Women invite all to a Thanksgiving gathering at 12 30 Friday in the Ottawa University Student Union Speaker Martha Philgreen wife of local Dr Don Philgreen talks about faith and caring for their handicapped child Special feature guest Dottie Wellington cooking writer will share tips for the holidays Music by Mary Sinclair Reservations due by Wednesday call Lorraine Max or Helen Shofner nursery available at First Christian Church Prayer coffee hosted by Linda Anderson Wednesday at 9 30 am 926 Ash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Christian’ Women's Club
Ottawa University Student Union
Martha Philgreen
Don Philgreen
Ottawa
Kevin
Christ
Martha
Dottie Wellington
Mary Sinclair
Kansas City
Lorraine Max
Helen Shofner
First Christian Church
Linda Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tut
Ann Adams
West 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Grace Church
Helen Jamison
Church World Service
Tecumseh
Charles E. Burlingham
Franklin County Commission
John Aaron Fritts
James Michael Patrick
Gus van der Hoeven
Extension Horticulturist
State University
Cecily Brownstone
Associated Press
Family Fare
American Gem Society
Sutton
Ottawa, Kansas
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