Ottawa club to host Virginia Christopher for feature talk
The OFLTAWA business and Professional Women's club will host a feature speaker at its Tuesday meeting. Mrs. Virginia Christopher of Greensburg Kansas, chief operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, will deliver an illustrated talk on telephone voices and costumes. She has given over 150 talks in under four years. Miss Ola H Masley and Mrs. Florence Harrah lead arrangements, with a 6 30 p.m. pot luck supper before the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofltawa Business and Processional Women’s Club
Virginia Christopher
Greensburg
Kas
Southwestern Fell Telephone Company
Christopher
Don Iustra
Ola H Masley
Florence Harrah
Socialettes and visits feature area residents
Mrs. Frank Chambers of Maryville, Mo., traveled home after a Boston Los Angeles trip, visiting her sister the Enyarts. Acorn Community Club hosted Joel Towner movies with Linda Wood on accordion. Thelma Hamilton presides. Pie coffee and cocoa were served by Glen Gilliland and Clifford James. Carolyn Hood and Linda Machin hosted a come as you are breakfast with mothers aiding. Mrs. C F Lamb of Pasadena arrived for an extended visit with son Harold Lamb’s family. Miss Roberta Lamb’s weekend guest is Mrs. Faye Burnett of New York, arriving today. Burnett and Lamb plan to leave Monday for St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chambers
Maryville
E. B. Enyarts
Boston
Los Angeles
Acorn Community Club
Joel Towner
Linda Wood
Thelma Hamilton
Glen Gilliland
Clifford James
Carolyn Hood
Linda Machin
Linda
Leroy Hood
Don Machin
C. F. Lamb
Pasadena
Calif
Harold J. Lamb
Ottawa
Roberta Lamb
Faye Burnett
New York
Timberlakes
N. E. Blair
Minnig Townsend
Quenemo
Otis Brock
Charles Stephens
Sedalia
Veterans Hospital
Kansas City
Dean Paeper
Ottoson
Iowa
Firvin Chambers
Patricia
Lloyd Self
Alice
San Jose
Rosemont W
C. S
Peter Greeve
Melvern
Williamsburg
Rollin Starosia
Phelson McGrew
Claude Gallentin
Elmer McCurdy
W. S. Blakesley
Blakesleys
Floyd Blakesley
R. J. Gault
Rawlins Wyn
Neal Forbes
Fannie Forbes
Paul Neals
Howard Beard
Howard Beard, Jr
Wichita
Richard Logan
Enid
Okla
O. P. Fritts
Chauncey Fritts
Butler
Williamsburg Jayhawker Days Association
Jayhawker Amusement Company
W. T. Hopkins
Topeka
Hopkins
Stormont Vail Hospital
J. A. van Valkenburg
Feddicord
Peddicord
J. E. Decker
S. B. Moats
L. T. Pattie
Thornton
Clyde Herle
May H. Dobbs
Wilma Domnanish
Princeton
Harry Tucker
Ella Sheppheard
Topeka M
S. T. Thornton
Public Officials
Briles Birthday Club Meets at Thomas See Home
Briles Birthday Club members gathered at the Thomas See home on Wednesday for a potluck dinner. Mrs. John Ball’s birthday was observed as part of the roll call of members who identified baby pictures. Guests included Mrs. Dave McManus, Anna Bryant, Bill Webker, Albert Kraft, Mattie Gingrich, and Miss Lucy Lee. Other members listed were Mrs. W. C. Briles, Elton Vickers, Vern Ritchal, and Emil Kirchhoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briles
Thomas See
John Ball
T.T. Shelton
Wonder Box
Dave McManus
Anna Bryant
Bill Webker
Albert Kraft
Mattie Gingrich
Lucy Lee
W. C. Briles
Elton Vickers
Vern Ritchal
Emil Kirchhoff
Miss Myra Adler Listed in 1940 Who's Who in Music
Ottawa society notes Miss Myra Adler, composer and instructor, has word she is listed in the 1940 Who's Who in music. She reports many compositions published, including The Toy Wind Mill and The Rain, with publishers Theodore Presser and Clayton Summy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra Adler
Miss Adler
Theodore Presser
Martha Barnes
Clayton Summy
Eight and Forty Salon welcomes two Kansas women
Two Franklin County women join the American Legion Auxiliary Eight and Forty Salon No. 512. Miss Gladys Anthony of Ottawa and Mrs. Faye Heth of Williamsburg were welcomed for three years of continuous Auxiliary service. The group links units across Kansas City, Mission, Overland Park, Argentine, Olathe, Eudora, Baldwin, Ottawa, Paola and Williamsburg. Officers were installed in Olathe, with a meeting in October in Olathe hosted by Mrs. Bonnie Kurfman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
American Legion Auxiliary
Gladys Anthony
Ottawa
Faye Heth
Williamsburg
Auxiliary
Legion and
Kansas City
Xas
Mission
Overland Park
Argentine
Olathe
Eudora
Baldwin
Paola
Anthony
L’archiviste
Chapeau Passe de Colorado
Bonnie Kurfman
Ella Gerstenberger
Ghidys Anthony
Layette Shower For Mrs Byron Faden
Mrs Byron Faden hosted a layette shower Thursday evening for Mrs Robert Lantis with Mrs Robert Moore as co host. Gifts were arranged in a bassinet with a stork table centerpiece and refreshments were served. Invited guests included R J Lantis F R Herron Mamie Hamilton Inez Pennell T H Gilbert Don Jones Charles Gillette Carlos Pence Jack Terrill Paul Andree Robert Baer Robert Pence Lloyd Prentice Charles Queen Eldon Finch Walter Moore and Virgil Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Faden
Robert Lantis
Robert Moore
Don Sellers
Lyle Grier
Ames
R. J. Lantis
F. R. Herron
Mamie Hamilton
Inez Pennell
T. H. Gilbert
Don Jones
Charles Gillette
Carlos Pence
Jack Terrill
Paul Andree
Robert Baer
Robert Pence Lloyd Prentice
Charles Queen
Eldon Finch
Walter Moore
Virgil Smith
Reunion Dinner For Class Of 36 At Oakland School
A reunion dinner was held Sunday Oct 9 at the Oakland school honoring the 1936 graduating class and their teacher. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends from Ottawa San Jose Pomona Shawnee and Kansas City among others with additional classmates and guests listed. The afternoon program brought together schoolmates friends and relatives for the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Oakland School
Arlene Self
Self
Alyce
Linda
Johnnie
San Jose
Calif
Paeper
Kent
Sue
Ottoson
Phyllis Wallace
Wallace
Adele
Shawnee
Kas
Leo Shoemaker
Jerry
Jimmy
Johnny
Jeff
Clay Center
Anita Chambers
Chambers
Patricia
Williamsburg
John Morton
Ottawa
Earl Harris
Willard Shoemaker
Roger
Pomona
Lester Wells
Steven
Clifford Fritts
Fred Shoemaker
Clifford Carey, Jr
W. H. Rice
Sharon
Darlene
Stanley Fritts
Gladys McIntire
Denny
Rich
Will Hegle
Lost Springs
Lillie Rhoads
Tampa
Jack Straub
Kansas City
Tommy Allen
Herrington
Homer Green
Wichita
Caroline Williams
Salina
Louie Cowman
Clyde Hegle
Merle Davis
Frank Davis
Stanley Davis
Osawatomie
Wendell Davis
Richard Davis
Council Grove
Ingabo Wolfe
D. EB. Smock
Ralph Pitts
Olathe
May Dobbs
John van Valkenburg
Montezuma
J. A. van Valkenburgs
Frank
Loretta Anderson
Janice Milliken
Sandra Thornbrugh
Nancy Bethell
Ervin Chambers
Marion Ackley
Robert Jefferson
Garnett
D. A
Child Study Program Was A Book Review
The Child Study club met Wednesday with the roll call “New Books and Literature Used in the Home.” Mrs. E V Meyer arranged it. A book review, Onions in the Stew by Batty MacDonald, was given by Mrs. P R Jamison. Janet Andrew sang two songs. Hostess was Mrs. Elmo Andrew. Members present included Mrs. Floyd Coffman, Mrs. Don Hoglund, Mrs. A J Jefferis, Emerson Max, Harry Rybolt, Earl Lechmanke, Harold Schamann, Paul Thompson, Glenn Underwood and Olin Wollen. Guest Mrs. Lee Schmitt attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Meyer
Batty MacDonald
P. R. Jamison
Janet Andrew
Elmo Andrew
Mmes
Floyd Coffman
Don Hoglund
A. J. Jefferis
Emerson Max
Harry Rybolt
Earl Lechmanke
Harold Schamann
Paul Thompson
Glenn Underwood
Olin Wollen
Lee Schmitt
Skilton Music Club Dinner and Book Review
The Skilton Music Club held a Wednesday evening dinner at Federated Church. Tables featured autumn leaves ivy and horns of plenty with yellow mum corsages as favors. A book review of Deems Taylor Some Enchanted Evenings was given by Mrs Ew ing Lawrence. Guests included Mrs E K Dorkins and Miss Kay Kimball. twenty seven members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skilton Music Club
Federated Church
Deems Taylor
Ewing Lawrence
E. K. Dorkins
Kay Kimball
Baby Names Randy Armand Gregg And Connie Sue Johnson
The Oct 5 son of Orville and Mrs Gregg of Bartlesville Oklahoma is Randy Armand Gregg weighing seven pounds fourteen and a half ounces. The Sept 25 daughter of Clyde and Mrs Johnson of Great Bend formerly Ottawa is Connie Sue Johnson, with Geraldine Warner and the Johnson grandparents named.
Bethel and Centennial Host Local Social Gatherings
Mrs H C Platter hosted a birthday party for Linda Sue with games, refreshments and gifts. guests included Reba Turner Bonnie McArdle Arlyss Baker Clara Lu Owans and Peggy Mundy Iris and Verlener Platter also attended. Attended Kansas City visit extended to the Ivan Clark family and Bethel clubs held meetings with activities and lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Platter
Linda Sue
Reba Turner
Bonnie McArdle
Arlyss Baker
Clara Lu Owans
Peggy Mundy
Iris
Verlener Platter
Harve Clark
Maurice Tishburn
Neal
Nancy
Howard
Stanley
Carol
Kansas City
Ivan Clark
Bethel W.S.C.S
Wayne Owens
Marvin Forth
Virgil Schwarz
Schwartz
Charles Simmons
Charles Rappard
Carl Johnson, Jr
Steven
Don Forth
Son
Mr. Johnson
Ottawa Garden Club Flower Show at Municipal auditorium
Community calendar lists Ottawa Garden Club events with meetings and social gatherings across Monday to Saturday. Notable items include the Flower Show at the Municipal Auditorium in Ontario and multiple circle meetings such as Priendship Circle and Kensington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Garden Club
Municipal Auditorium
R. ON. & A. Staff
C. L. Eliatt
Columbian Shakespeare True Kindred
Henry Colby
W.G.T.A
NAVY
G. B. Harford
Mabel Holmes
Highland Avenue
C. A. Wagey
Kensington
Charles Quinn
P. W. Club
Jayceeh Jaynes
A. E. Knoeppel
Oak Vpaith Lutheran Guild
Presbyterian
Federated Church
Edgerton Social Notes Rich with Local Visits and Moves
Edgerton families welcome new neighbors in multiple houses and host gatherings. Guests include Rev W C Green of St George Kas and Forrest Wimbish with Wayne at Willora Rockholds, then a sister reunion in Gardner. Local travel, military service updates, home moves by Orville Hammar and Warren Warren lots, and a 50th anniversary open house in Napa California are noted. Dr Terrence Mahoney visits, reflecting long ties to Edgerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgerton
Albert Main
Alex Thoms
W. E. Bricker
Shere
Robert Chamness
Don Thoms
Joseph Sheridan
Forrest Wimbish
Wayne
Willora Rockhold
Lozabeth
Arthur
Rockholds
Green
J. H. Ewald
Gardner
D. L. Chalender
Bob Chalender
Wichita
Marvel Lee Brannock
Camp LeJune
North Carolina
Frank Braun
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Clifford Rices
Paola
Howard Rice
Navy
Orville Hammar
Charles Warren
Herman Mott
Lew Gower
L. L. Richardson
Elizabeth Mapes
Olathe
Restie Davis
Davis
California
Gracie Smith
Harry Holden
Fred B. Galloway
Olympia
Wash
Myrtle Carel
Joe Kearnes
Pittsburg
Joseph N. Rowell
Monett
Joseph Rowell
Stillwater
Oklo
Moline
Kas
Holden
Anna Ames
Galloway
Brothers
Little Rock
Cabot
Shreveport
Denver
Colo
Raymond Peer
Carl Peer
Texas
Estella Phillips
Amy
Ralph Chalender
Wellsville
Jack Chalender
Overland Park
Max LeMasters
Skippy
Sheraf
Kenneth Phillips
Cuba
LeMunsters
Washington, D. C
Raders
Jack Chalenders
Rader
Chapple
Dayton
Terrence Mahoney
Kansas City
Kansas
Mahoney
Local births and visits head Kansas paper
Items note Charles Albert Matison born Oct 4 at Olathe Community Hospital weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and named Charles Albert. Don Thames born Oct 9 at Reece Hospital Gardner weighing 8 lbs 2 oz. Mrs Elizabeth Mapes of Paola visiting L L Richardson family. Helen and Billy Ford staying with Mrs R W Hall during mother’s hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Albert
Matison
Charles Reeves
Loren Ford
Reece Hospital
Gardner
Don Thames
Helen
Billy Ford
Williamsburg and area attend funeral for Clyde Hegle
Attendees from Lost Springs Tampa Ottawa Wichita Salina and other towns paid respects at Clyde Hegle’s funeral. The gathering included numerous local families and relatives from Kansas communities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Women's Page Society
Briles Birthday Club
Thomas Sees
Ottawa Society
National Park Service
Layette
Mrs. Byron Faden
Assembly of God
Youth Service
Jonathan Harrel
Raymond Wagner
Richmond
Herald
Les Smith
Newton Brown
R. G. Harms
Michael Brown
Jill
Michael
Lois Smith
Ard Fritts
Ewing Fritts
John Fritts
Jerry and
Shirley
Edsel
C. P. Stoffer
Jess Rice
Woodrow Crawford
Albert
Mary Ellen
Allen
C. D. Stoffer
Dollie Davis
Herb Howell
John
Marlon Brubaker
Richardson
Michigan
Skilton
Bethel and
Centennial
Bethel H. D. U
Centrosols
Charles Jones
Alva Miller
Bethel
Jennings Price
Centropolis
Howard Myers
Claude Myers
Frank Morgan
Hayden Turner
Christine Woodsum
Theodore Clark
Phil Symons
Verne Sink
Tilfred Simmons
Harold Simmons
Roy Church
Edward Woodsum
Donald Steward
Ben Baker
Leland and
Arlyss
Andrew Pelkey
G. C. Clark
Osage City
W. B
Levier Hough
Leona Chesser
W. F
John Hiatt
O. H. Brock
First Methodist
North
M. W. Cecil
Southwest
Glenn Fitch
East
N. F. Shaw
Southeast
R. A. Bruce
First Baptist
Ruth Paul
Rex Shisler
Lettie Archer
Just-A-Mere
Ben Barnes
ELM Grove
Ivan McFadden
Ruhamah
M. R. Stevenson
Dean Berlin
Wayne Brassfield
John G. Kaiser
Masonic
Ft. L. Heth
Foer
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