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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1955

Page

7

Beauceant Members Report on Wichita Supreme Session

The Beauceant unit heard Mrs. Merle Marmon recount the Wichita Supreme meeting held Sept 27 30 with seven members attending. Four members presented a skit On To New Orleans and gifted Marmon. Three women to be honored at the next meeting are Mrs Fred Gardner Mrs Vista Keefer and Mrs Gover. A tacky party and potluck supper followed with 40 attendees.

Beauceant Wichita Merle Marmon Sesson Mmes Harley Gover C. C. Curbey John Dellinger C. J. Pence Uual Upl Ce Fred Gardner Vista Keefer Gover al Heckman

Hart Family Visit Spans Ohio and Illinois Cousins

Norman E Hart of Toledo Ohio visits cousins in Ot tawa with relatives from Williamsburg Carlyle Pomona and Lance. The gathering at A F Hart home includes Mr and Mrs Virgil Kivitt Mr and Mrs Eugene Hart and others.

Norman E. Hart Toledo Ohio Mr. Hart Joseph E. Hart Williamsburg Harts Chester Jacksons Rantoul Richard Maxwells Harold Showalters Ottawa A. F. Hart Virgil Kivitt Carlyle Eugene Hart Lance Freddy Pomona

New Officers For Boyd Ladies Aid

Boyd Ladies Aid elected officers Friday at Mrs. Ross Johnsons home in Ottawa. They are Mrs. George Peck president Mrs. William Esichinger vice president Mrs. Ira Reed secretary and Mrs. Harry Miller treasurer. The losing side in an attendance contest planned a Halloween party at the Ira Reed home for Oct. 31. Miss Fanny Kraus and Mrs. Gilbert Stoneking were guests. Other members were the Mmes. Eichinger Miller Ezra Johnson James Parks Portier Shaw Walt Nitcher Kenneth Nitcher Earl Gilliland Clarence Jones Ira and Roy Reed Norman Miller and Edith Thompson and 11 children.

Boyd Ladies Aid Ross Johnson Ottawa George Peck William Esichinger Vate Ira Reed Harry Miller Fanny Kraus Gilbert Stoneking Mmes Eichinger Miller Ezra Johnson James Parks Portier Shaw Walt Nitcher Kenneth Nitcher Earl Gilliland Clarence Jones Ira Roy Reed Norman Miller Edith Thompson

Free Book Explains Arthritis and Rheumatism Facts

A 44 page illustrated booklet on arthritis and rheumatism is offered free by The Ball Clinic Dept 1514 Ex-Jorings Mo. The pamphlet covers causes, dangers of neglect, and a drugless treatment proven in thousands of cases. No cost or obligation. Send for it today.

Ball Clinic Dept

New Members For Merry-Go-Round Club

The Merry-Go-Round club admitted three women as new members on Friday Mrs Al Rybell Mrs Ada Edington and Mrs Emma Sheeley hostess Mrs Harold Crockett was assisted by Mrs Earle Easdale Plans for an election at the next meeting and Thanksgiving roll call items were on the agenda Visitors included Mrs D E Crockett and Susie Mrs H B Collins Carmen and Douglas Mrs Mary Haight Sara Lou Cathy Crockett Kathy Sayler Dorothy Sheeley and Darlene Rice Others present were Miss Mary Carpenter the Mines N A Chambers Harry Gilliland Effie Gould Leo Kirkwood William Hackler Dewey McClay William Rice Neal Sayler Lawrence Tussing and Harold Stewart

al Rybell Ada Edington Emma Sheeley Harold Crockett Earle Easdale D. E. Crockett Susie H. B. Collins Carmen and Douglas Mary Haight Sara Lou Cathy Crockett Kathy Sayler Dorothy Sheeley Darlene Rice Mary Carpenter the Mines N. A. Chambers Harry Gilliland

Socialettes and Social Events Roundup in Ottawa and Groom

Socialettes note Mrs C Dawkins of Groom Texas formerly Ottawa left for home after a week visiting relatives in Kansas City. Baxter Social Hour to hold a white elephant sale at Mrs Rade Mohr’s Thursday at 1 30 pm. Mrs Henry Anthony 804 Tremont celebrated her 90th birthday with family, born in Peoria, lifelong county resident, in good health. Mr and Mrs H C Stevens and Mrs Stevens’ parents Mayor and Mrs Frank Marshall of Burlington visited Kansas City, attended luncheon with Women’s Chamber, saw the American Royal parade and horse show. Weekend guests of F E Scherling include Norman Hazen and Jeanne.

C. &. Dawkins Groom, Tex Ottawa Kansas City Joe Dearing Baxter Social Hour Club Henry Anthony Tremont George Adkins Adkins Daryl Shupbach Gladys Anthony Anthony Peoria H. C. Stevens Stevens Frank Marshall Burlington F. E. Scherling Norman Hazen Jeanne Marguerite Scherling Man Arthur Jones Clarence Goll Janet Dalles Ore

Local social notes and event updates from Ottawa area

Residents attended editors day at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Dinners and parties were held in Richmond and Ottawa with families including the Casida, Henderson, Kelsey, Scherling, and Jones households. A Halloween party and a Lavette shower were hosted, while the Friendly Forum class hosted a church chicken bar-be-que with 22 members present and guests from nearby towns.

Friendly Forum North Baptist Church Lindel Chisms Leona I[filer William Luce A. J. Jefferis Leo Miller

Ottawa Soroptimists Attend Regional Convention

A large Ottawa Soroptimist delegation attended the North District meeting of Soroptimists International in Lawrence, with 175 women present. Ottawa served as hosts for a mixer before Saturday dinner at the Eldridge hotel. attendees included Mines Bruce Allison, M. J. Gentner, W. H. Wright, Wallace Wells, L. E. Daugharshy, Ethel Green, and others from Ottawa and St. Louis area clubs.

Ottawa Soroptimist Club Lawrence North District South Central Region Soroptimists International Bruce Allison M. J. Gentner W. H. Wright Wallace Wells L. E. Daugharshy Ethel Green Jack Going C. A. Peacock Walter Price J. E. Colby Misses Peg Carr Nell Barnaby Mildred McKee Nelle Buchanan Esther Garrison Ottawa Eldridge Hotel St. Louis

Club Forecast Tuesday Easter Events and Notices

Community notices list a series of names and groups including Mrs. Rado Mohr and Mrs. Mabel Holmes in shorthand social items. Activities span church guilds, memorials, and women’s groups at local venues such as Highland Avenue Kensington and Federated Church with afternoon programs and social gatherings.

Eaxter Foottag Our Rado Mohr Wire Elephant Sale Tso Po Bata Gamma Miers Henry Colby

Ottawa W C T U Announces Meeting Topics

The Ottawa W C T U sets a Tuesday meeting with topics on What Why Who When and Where is W C T U Speech Contests. Mrs A E Sullins presents Recommendations for 1955 56. Mrs W C McConachie covers The Origin and History of Temperance Sundays. A play Could This Be You features Mrs Mary Black and others in Alcohol a Deceiver review. Parish worship themes Tomorrow's Trees are given by Mrs Carl Adolphson. Local institute plans for Nov 15 at Ottawa U P church.

Ottawa A. E. Sullins W. CC. McConachie Mary Black Ira Happy W. M. Johnson Marjorie Collins Carl Adolphson Union Ottawa U.P Todd Macdonald Carrie Fowler

Oakland club Halloween masquerade at school

The Oakland community club held a Friday masquerade party at the school with 50 attendees. Jo Ann Begsley won sweetest looking girl, Richard Lopez won best boy, and Glen Smith and Kay Lederer tied for best dressed adult. Relay races and a scavenger hunt accompanied pie and coffee service.

Oakland Community Club Jo Ann Begsley Richard Lopez Glen Smith Kay Lederer

Guest Night For One To Six Club Hosts Lessons

Mrs. Charles Mavity led a lesson on One To Two-Year-Olds for the One To Six club Wednesday night. Hostesses at First Baptist church were the Mies. Members present included Jack Hadley Ralph Latimer Jr. and Charles Mavity Jr., along with guests Clifford Mewhinney Willard renzi Leland Monroe Anthony Habiger Ray Talbott and Richard Plett.

Charles Mavity First Baptist Church Mies Jack Hadley Ralph Latimer, Jr the Mines Clifford Mewhinney Willard Renzi Leland Monroe Anthony Habiger Ray Talbott Richard Plett

Life Insurance Offer For Ages 60 To 80

A direct mail promotion states that anyone under 80 can apply for a $1,000 life policy to cover final expenses. The process can be completed by mail through Old American or Kansas City with no obligation and no calls. Send a postcard or letter with age to Old American Ins. Co., 3 W. 9th, Dept. L1015B, Kansas City.

Kansas City Old American Ins. Co W. 9Th Dept

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