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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1960
Page
9
A chaotic mash of reader fragments covers topics from peanuts at work to a failed mail order art course refund. Ann Landers style answers gently tease impractical choices, urge caution on scams, and advise seeking guidance with counselors for teen crushes.
Mrs. Guy Wimmer spent last week in Salina with sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Raymond Perrussel. They spent two days in Pratt at the Kansas Baptist Convention. Visiting Sunday with Mr and Mrs C R Pointer Raymond Earl were Mr and Mrs Harold Harding and son Don of Stafford. Roy Pointer and Don Harding are students at Emporia State Teachers College. Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Adel Deans and children Virgil Mike and Beobie. Reia Gammas had Loren Latruimmer as guest speaker last evening who spoke on the Franklin County Historical Society and the County Centennial to be held April 20 May 6 1861. Mrs Lewis Irvin was the hostess and Mrs Clay Kelley a guest. BB Club served dinner last evening at Mrs Leo Howards home with 10 members present. Plans were made to meet with Mrs Nellie Brown on Nov KB Taos Mission Circle lesson on The Congo was presented at the recent meeting by Mrs Floyd Bishop Mrs Tom O'Dea read a letter from a missionary in the Congo and a poem. Mrs Welder Broers was hostess Mrs Raymond Mack presided and gave devotions. Mrs George Hull gave a prayer and Mrs Ivan Brittingham a poem. Mrs Lannie Barnes assisted the hostess in serving refreshments after the closing prayer by Mrs Mahlon Smith. Noon dinner guests of Mrs LW Seright yesterday were a nephew C W Waltz Cedar Rapids Iowa and three sisters in law Mire Effie Ashley and Mrs Iva Ashley Pleasanton and Mrs Jessie Johnson. Yalas Center Also present were Mr and Mrs JT Seright and Shem and Mrs Fred Kissinger and Wayne.
A birth notices column records names and weights for newborns at Ransom Memorial Hospital and area homes.-Calvin Wadkins and wife announce son Roger Lee Wadkins weighing approximately 6 pounds 14 ounces.-Richard Antone Foitz and wife announce daughter Kethie Ja Foitz weighing about 10 pounds 3 ounces.-Howard Fugene Fisler and Lyn don announce son Loren Keith Fisler weighing roughly 6 pounds 9 ounces.-James Larry Red pore and wife announce daughter Jule Lynn Red pore weighing about 8 pounds.-Frank Charles Mersmann and wife announce son Douglas Anthony Mersmann weighing about 7 pounds.-Jack Edward Bryant and wife announce daughter Tracy Lynn Bryant weighing about 6 pounds 1 ounce.-Teil Lester Coons and wife announce twins Steven Lyman and Sandra Lynn Coons weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces and 4 pounds 14 ounces.-Marvin Richard Klein and wife announce daughter Kathryn Colen Klein weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces.-Thomas Dean Chambers and wife announce son Dean Ralph Chambers weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces.-William Frank Meier and wife announce daughter Sandra Kaye Meier weighing around 6 pounds 1 ounce.-Lester Correl Mills and wife announce son Correl Michael Mills weighing about 4 pounds.
Connie Johnson hosted a Melody Music Club gathering at her parents home Monday evening. Members praised piano solos and Terry Ann James received a prize for practice hours. Refreshments were served by Mrs. R L Stevens, Mrs. Johnson, and Connie. Ten members and nine guests attended. Sara Doty will entertain the club on Nov 2.
A Sunday gathering marked the 90th birthday of Mrs Mary Mock at her son Raymond's home. All four children plus spouses attended, with extended family from Topeka Kansas City and Cawa joining, including Harmon Mock, Roy, Valery Hoopes, Glenn Mock, Chery, LeRoy Teter, Patricia Williams, Ernest Lawrance, Debbie Williams and Don Miller.
A pork chop casserole recipe for a busy day. Brown the chops on both sides and arrange in a shallow baking dish. Surround with a large can of pork and beans. Drizzle maple syrup over all and bake in a 350 degree oven for an hour, basting occasionally.
The Bowen sisters and relatives held a family reunion in 1.0.0.F. hall on Sunday honoring the birthday of eldest sister Mrs. George Cole of Ottawa. Attendees included the Rays Mitchells Fuquas and numerous spouses and children from Ottawa, Herington, Independence and Council Grove, sharing photos and visits.
A recipe titled vegetables get-together lists butter onion squash tomatoes green pepper and spices. Instructions say sauté onions in butter until golden then add remaining vegetables season and simmer about 10 minutes for tender squash. Makes 6 servings.
A brief social note lists Mrs Water Willis and Mrs Joe Spratt among local club figures. The gathering includes community workers and a plan to provide sack lunches for attendees.
Use broth to simmer peas green beans or similar vegetables. Cook green beans with chopped onion and celery. Combine cooked peas with condensed celery soup or blend undiluted mushroom soup as a sauce for vegetables. The old staunchy cheese sauce adds flavor too.
Mrs Bob Robinson and Mrs Chester Louderback of VFW Auxiliary visited Wadsworth VA Hospital yesterday. They brought 35 dozen cookies 21 pocket edition books and 30 National Geographic magazines. They attended the district meeting of Volunteer Activities of Veterans Service and saw a firm on hospital evacuation in case of fire. The women returned with rugs for sale made by crippled and blind veterans.
Ottawa Business and Professional Women's Club hosted Ruth Niermeier, 2nd district director, at a North American Hotel dinner. Edith Sterling and Robert Ellsworth spoke on Russia, while Mrs. Jim Kahler presided. Members gave reports as piano solos were displayed and Greg Reynolds won a Sunday award. The club voted a donation for Belgerenite ore land relocation and cabin restoration at City Park.
Mrs. R. L. Stevens sponsored a prize for practice hours as Adamson, Greg, and five members plus six guests attended. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 15.
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