20th Simmons Reunion Held
The 20th annual Simmons descendants reunion met at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Lawrence with a business session led by Robert Palmer. Officers for 1972 were Frank Simmons president, Palmer vice president, Olga Simmons secretary, Harold Simmons treasurer, and Mrs. Radcliffe corresponding secretary. Attendees included numerous Ottawa and Lawrence residents and relatives from across Kansas and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Lucy Simmons
Lawrence
Robert Palmer
Robert Radcliffe
George Carter
Filer
Idaho
Virginia
van Loan
Federal Way
Wash
B. N. Haynie
Tulsa
Okla
Nancy Reckburg
Plainsville
Tex
Lucy Sewell
Oklahoma City
Alpha Crumpacker
Camden
Ind
Tom Watmore
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Frank Simmons
Lansing
Mich
Olga Simmons
Harold Simmons
Radcliffe
Alva Kingery
Pomona
Wynn Hugg
Topeka
Edward Woodsum
Charles Watts
D. O. Shipps
Elma Wright
Ben Wright
Ottawa
Lydia Allen
Iva Palmer
Haze Lee Simmons
Jim
Stan
Jean
Tilfred Simmons
Centropolis
Olathe
Baby Named Thomas Edward Jr In Imperial Birth
The son born Oct. 5 to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Arnold of Imperial Missouri has been named Thomas Edward Jr. He weighed 10 pounds seven ounces. The couple has two daughters Andrea Lynn age five and Cynthia Marie age four. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Arnold and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Scheer with great grandmother Una B. Gatton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Arnold
Imperial
Thomas Edward Jr
Andrea Lynn
Cynthia Marie
Rantoul Rfd
Ben Scheer
Imperial Rfd
Una B. Gatton
Scandia
Wichita couple's daughter named Terry Rene born weighing seven pounds
Mrs. Daryl Abbott of Wichita announces the birth of a daughter named Terry Rene. The infant weighed seven pounds and 10 ounces at birth. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jess Abbott of Wichita and Mr. and Mrs. Evan Bishop of Kinsley. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Herb Bishop of 1040 N. Main and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bloomer of 124 W. 11th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Abbott
Wichita
Terry Rene
Jess Abbott
Evan Bishop
Kinsley
Herb Bishop
N. Main
Ray Bloomer
W. 11Th
Zip Up Shirtdrens Skimmer Pattern Ad
Misness printed pattern advertisement for sizes 8 to 18 with pattern 4802. Offers pattern 12 bust 34 using 66 inch fabric. price 75 cents per pattern. Includes mail address Anne Adams Ottawa Hersid Pattern Dept New York and catalog offers 156 styles Fall Winter. Instant sewing book and fashion lookups available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Ottawa
West 17Th
New York
N.Y
Crafty Handprint Felt Keepsake Ideas from Heloise
Reader sketches a felt heart handprint keepsake stitched with embroidery floss and lace, plus a shoelace accent and date initials. Other tips include repurposing sneaker boxes for spice or drink mix storage, reusable mugs with individual cups, and waste-not kitchen habits such as reusing condiment bottles in soups and stews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Georgia Toumblin
Heloise
Sandra Schnurr
Sandra
Socialettes guests visit Bartlett Arboretum and local homes
A flurry of Sunday social activity centers on Williamsburg tied visits by Mr. and Mrs. Crow and Russell 625 Ash and others to Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine and gatherings with Dr. and Mrs. Larry Anderson Shawnee Mission and Ottawa hosts. The notices include a birthday honor and newlywed shower for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Eubank and practical painting advice noting brushes kept for shellac only to avoid residue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Crow and Russell
625
Ash
Lyle Sutherland
Williamsburg
Bartlett Arboretum
Belle Plaine
Earl Anderson
Lowell
Vena McMillin
George Teagarden
Matt
Bill Bitts
Ottawa
Larry Anderson
Shari and
Lance
Shawnee Mission
Edwin Snyder
S. Elm
Lester Clark
Donald Eubank
William Eubank
Raytown
James Satchell
Humboldt
Fred Walker
Overbrook
Roy Duby
Emporia
Richard Haas
Gwen
Gayla
Club Forecast Thursday Club Schedule
A list of meetings and luncheons at various venues including Youth Center and Loftgreen Building. Organizations noted include KIWANI QUEENS DAY-ZEE TOPS SOROPTIMISTS Merry-Go-Round Club and YFF Bridge Club with dates and host names such as Mrs John Rothwell Mrs Tom Jaenson Alma Mohr and Mrs C B McNish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Green
John Rothwell Kiwani
Queens
Tom Jaenson
Loftgreen
C. B. McNish
Gillian Myers
CWF
First Christian Church
Alma Mohr
HCH
L. A. Witham
YFF Bridge Club
John Brownlee
Spring Branch
Carl Sobba
Juncheon
House of Douglas
Local Clubs Meet Across Ottawa Area for Charity and Service
Warren Black Unit 60 of the American Legion Auxiliary met in Memorial Auditorium with Mrs. Esther McCullough presiding. Highlights from district meetings, gifts for the gift shop, and Thanksgiving basket donations were discussed. A Veterans Day parade invitation and a carpet rag sewing session were noted, plus a November food sale. Rotary Anns, Ottawa University musicians, and Legal Secretaries highlighted community service stories, with leadership roles and upcoming auctions and pledges announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Black
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Auditorium
Esther McCullough
Una Hinderliter
Clara Sinclair
Emporia
Baldwin
McCullough
Post
VFW
Gloria Williams
Beulah Durbin
Gas Service Co
Durbin
Joe Towner
October Fruit Shorts Prompting Home Canning
In October pears and apples are plentiful and ripe to buy for canning. Use the most ripe first to prevent spoilage. Keep plenty on hand for out of-hand eating, and enjoy chilled pears or apples in a fruit bowl until they are used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Ola Mae Groshens
Heloise
D.A.S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Simmons
Visitis
U.S. Army
Kansas City
Kan
Dorothy Romans
Anna McCoy
Alice McCullough
Fort Dodge
Iowa
By Lorne Halnons
Terry Antenen
Bazine
Louis Coppoe
Jack
Bill
Jack Hobbs
Hesston
Willard Binns
Cecil Kenoyer
Rutledge, Mo
Beulah McCurdy
Laura Winfield
St. John
Mrs. Mina Chambers
Merrill Bliss
Mrs
Lyle
Lindel Chism
Earl Richardson
Robert Carr
Fred Kaub
C. C. Tucker
Nellie Welton
Mission Possible Circle
The
First Baptist Church
Paul Shipps
Helen Steelman
John Reynolds
Jan Sidebottom
Jim McCrossen
Orville Glenn
Margaret Hutchins
Guatemala
Ralph Bloomer
Rotary Anns
Stanley DeFries
Jack Patty
Walter Dengel
Marlin Kimball
Edith Stewart
Donald Steward
Joyce Stuermer
Ottawa University Music Department
Thomas E. Gleason
Franklin-Osage-Anderson
Miami Counties
Legal Secretaries Association
Greason
Virginia Breshears
Kansas Association of Legal Secretaries
J. E. Decker
Alpha Circle Wscs
Williamsburg Fellowship Hall
Frank Davis
Wayne Reichard
Camp Chippewa
World Banks
Trinity United Methodist Church
Camilo Gobea
Charles Smiley
Marjorie Fisher
John Kelsey
Elna Sewing Machine
Albright’s
Paine
Salt Lake City
Utah
Billboard
Inpa Research Association
Kansas
Ottawa Herald
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