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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1963
Page
7
Do it yourself silver cleaning pads from corduroy scraps soaked in silver polish in a jar. Also tips for making after dinner mints from powdered sugar and evaporated milk, mildew removal with sun and lemon salt method, and practical kitchen hacks like pouring coffee into canisters using a paper bag spout.
Miriam CWF group met at Mrs Ed Henry's home Thursday with Mrs Charles Talbott teaching Cities Everywhere and giving a Bible quiz. The group planned to attend World Community Day at Westminster United Presbyterian Church and announced Woman's Day at First Christian Church on December 1. They voted to provide a Thanksgiving basket for a family, with Mrs Charles Gentner leading worship and Mrs Jack Porter assisting the hostess.
Martha Senter daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Senter was honored at a bridal shower Friday evening hosted by Mrs Herbert Harrah Sr with assistance from Mrs Lester E Daugharthy and Mrs Herbert Harrah Jr Twenty four guests attended and gifts were given with pink and white decor and a floral centerpiece Prizes were awarded and refreshments served with Mrs Thelma Gage pouring
The Busy Bee club donated $2 to the Red Cross and elected officers at the all-say meeting on Nov. 7 in Central Community Center. Officers named were president Mildred Cook, vice president Jane Wall, secretary-treasurer Ger Ci Wall. Daisy Fern Masketer and Charlotte Godfrey received mystery gift pals. A noon potluck fed 13 members and 10 men attended as guests.
Members of Baxter Social Hour gathered yesterday at Mrs. Keith Page’s home for a roll call and casserole recipes. Mrs. Royce Gragg led devotions after singing, with group recitation of the Lord's Prayer. Hostess gifts were given to Mrs. Page and others. word games awarded prizes to several members, as plans were announced for the annual Thanksgiving dinner at Mrs. Byron Mohr’s home.
The Behanhall gathering featured two minute book reviews directed by Mrs. Langdon and Mrs. Bobbish with varied selections from comedy to modern problems. John Sauter, an OU freshman from York Pa, performed three numbers on his accordion organ instrument. Mrs. Orville Glenn presided, with hostesses Mrs. Thomas, Browning, Bacon, Fitzgibbons, and Frear assisting.
Mrs Bud Pratt reported on the Missouri Kansas Eagles Auxiliary conference in Kansas City. Mrs Roy Dixon spoke on Friendship night in Emporia. Mrs Connie Strole donated teatowels. The candy selling project was discussed. The group voted to help High Sky Girls Ranch in Texas. A covered dish dinner is set for Nov 10 followed by games and a formal initiation on Nov 21. Mrs James Hollon won the mystery package and Mrs Clara O Connor the capsule drawing.
Socialettes Cosmopolitan Club held a Veterans Day luncheon at Mrs. J E Berry s home. Members collected stamped Christmas cards for a VA Hospital and sewed rug rags. An honorary membership was voted for Mrs Owen Fows ter, who moved to California. Mrs W L Pickering led business. Wycoff Community club guests were entertained by Mrs W A Bromert and daughter in law Mrs Roland Brom ert. Mrs Earl Farris led devotions and won a prize. It was announced the annual Thanksgiving supper will be Nov 22.
District Convention Ottawa Memorial Auxiliary No 5901 VFW has elected delegates to the semi annual 2nd district convention in Iola Saturday and Sunday. Attendees include Mrs Glenn W Hardesty Mrs Roy W Lambert Mrs Victor Sowers Mrs Clarence McFadden and Mrs Bob Robinson with alternates Mrs Bob Altic Mrs F C Wise Mrs J E Ralston Mrs Marie Hull and Mrs Lorena Curby. Additional participants are Mrs Rose Abbott Ottawa Auxiliary president Mrs Garland Hinkle district junior vice president Mrs Sowers and Mrs Lambert district color bearers F C Wise Ottawa commander and Mr Lambert district junior vice commander. I S Filipovitz and Mrs Clarence Boehn will preside. Registration begins Saturday noon. Banquet 7 p.m. at Downtowner Motor Hotel and dance 9 p.m. at Armory. Sunday schools of instruction 8:30 to 10 a.m. then post and auxiliary business sessions.
The daughter was born November 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hills of Lane. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Houston of Lane, Mrs. Jessie Hills of Ottawa, Great M. W. Houston, and Mr. Frank Wallace of Ottawa.
Mrs Samuel Shumate presided during the initiatory work of the Social Order of the Beauceant Thursday evening assisted by Mrs Clarence Keefer as oracle and several officers. Visitors from Emporia and other members were welcomed. A reception for supreme inner guard Mrs Curby was announced for Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Masonic temple. Knights Templar members and families invited. Refreshments served by Mrs Lucille Roberts and Mrs Merle Marmon with fall décor.
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