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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1955

Page

3

Ottawan in E State show at Emporia State

Emporia State Teachers College students present Curli-Q a scholarship benefit variety show tonight through Saturday. Ottawan Emporia area student Evans performs in a skit as part of this Homecoming program that also features dancing comic skits nostalgic numbers and choral selections. Mary Jo Ormsby of Emporia reigns as Peggy Pedagog with attendants named as Draney Huenergardt Neff Winters. President King will crown Peggy before the football game with Pittsburg State. Other events include a kaffeeklatsch for former Emporia Staters and the K Club activities.

Emporia Eldon Evans Ottawa Emporia State Teachers College Evans Fred Evans South Loest Peggy Pedagog Mary Jo Ormsby Jean Draney Hiawatha Sharon Huenergardt Norma Neff Yates Center Sharon Winters Glasco

Socialettes Brites Halloween party and club notes

Socialettes Brites community club held a Halloween party with prize winners Mrs Vern Ritchel Mrs Johnnie Ball and Tommy Sink. Officers for C W E C elected at Chicken Inn. Brown community club and Co-Workers Shut in Circle events noted. 35 attendees at one program.

Brites Community Club Vern Ritchel Johnnie Ball Tommy Sink Vickers Ritchel C. D. Garretts T. T. Sheltons C.W.E.C Chicken Inn Harry Dodd G. C. Hammons Velma Powers Alma Schweitzer Arthur Jones John Fisher Norma Stewart Linda Chism Rex Kirkland Russell Crites Evelyn Bledsoe Circle Ralph Emerson Walnut

Rebekahs Report Atwood Draws Honor Roll Notice

Hazel Rebekah lodge contributed 350 to the Community Chest last evening and two petitions were received. Mrs W V Becker reported on the Rebekah Assembly in Hutchinson and Hazel Rebekah lodge made the honor roll. Gus Samuelson of Atwood won the linen chest drawing.

Hazel Rebekah Lodge W. V. Becker Rebekah Assembly Hutchinson Gus Samuelson Atwood W. L. Pickering Wichita F. Hall Udall Navy Gail Nitcher O. L. Breckenridge Adam Wicke

Skilton Music Club Presents Descriptive Yearlong Music Program

The Skilton Music Club hosted an evening featuring descriptive music for each month of the year with Mrs. Paul Shipps as hostess and assistants Mrs. Raymond Gillett and Mrs. M. A. Welty. Guests included Miss Kay Kimball of Topeka and Mrs. Jack Higgins. Members performing spanned Neal Pritchard, J. L. Shelden, R. E. Roseberry, A. L. Welborn, Gillette, Ted Strain, and others. Halloween decorations adorned the serving table.

Skilton Paul Shipps Raymond Gillett M. A. Welty Kay Kimball Topeka Jack Higgins Joe Henning Neal Pritchard J. L. Shelden R. E. Roseberry A. L. Welborn Gillette Ted Strain R. R. Redmond Bruce Spears

California Trip Ends For Heckman Family In Midwestern Visit

Mrs. J. F. Heckman and her brother C. E. Steele of Pomona returned from a Lawrence trip with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Heckman. They left Ottawa August 15 and spent the first month with Mrs. Heckman’s daughter Mrs. Helen Owen and family in San Francisco. The journey included stays in Long Beach Fresno Selma and Sara.

J. F. Heckman C. E. Steele Pomona Lawrence Paul Heckman Ottawa

War Veteran convention attended by Mr Steele

Mr Steele attended the ibcan War Veteran convention at Long Beach the last of September. A note advises tea preparation with tea to water ratio and a five minute steep for a strong beverage.

Steele Long Beach

Luncheon for Medical Auxiliary Guests Hosted by Lawrence Group

Franklin County Medical Auxiliary entertained members of the Lawrence Auxiliary at a get acquainted luncheon at Bob's Truck Stop. Mrs. F A Trump shared a travelogue of a European trip she and Dr. Trump took. Committee members included several named local members with Frink as president responding to the welcome. about 30 years ago Mrs. J B Carter organized the auxiliary.

Franklin County Medical Auxiliary Lawrence Auxiliary Bob F. A. Trump Dr. Trump J. R. Henning C. W. Henning D. G. Laury Russell Frink The Lawrence Group J. N. Carter L. N. Speer R. A. Gollier Ottawa Victor Haury Wellsville Alex Mitchell R. L. Dunlap J. B. Carter Lawrence

Program on Books Tot-To-Teen Club Highlights New Kids Books

Last evening the Tot-To-Teen club featured a lesson on new children’s books led by guest Nell Barnaby city librarian. Mothers shared their children’s favorite books during roll call. Hostess Mrs Elmo Shepherd was helped by Mrs Warren Mason. Fourteen attended.

Nell Barnaby City Lbrarian Elmo Shepherd Warren Mason

Faith In Policeman Pays Big Dividends

Two children and their sister receive bicycles and a tricycle after their faith in policemen impressed by a Roan breakfast, reunions, a house decorating contest, and the Homecoming Dance. Jerry Wayne, 9, Charles 12, Janet 13, and Janie 3, are children of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brown-Jerry Wayne. Tex Beneke's orchestra will play for the dance.

Clarence Brown Jerry Wayne Charles Janet Janie Tex Beneke

Twist in Texas bike plea linked to Army life

U S Senator Hennings recalls a young Army man asking for relief from a troubled captain in a story showing a rural Texas family. Detective Captain Allman arranges three bikes and a tricycle for siblings, funded by Roanoke Fraternal Order of Police and others, helping a disabled veteran driver father and hardworking mother.

ST. Louis Thomas C. Hennings D-Mo Hennings

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Atlantic U.S. Navy Sarafield Washington Ottawan Dean Berlin Women’s Page Society Brown Community Club Joe Taylor Leo Miller Joe Towner Glenn Scotts John Daughertys Rebekahs Contributed Skilton Music Club California Iterald Debra Lynn Roy Johnson E. Ith Alfred McKaig S. Main Roy D. Johnson Albany Ore Medical Oke Kermit E. Allman Allman Mrs. Brown Roanoke ‘Fraternal Order of Police Chg O HY Ev Ed Lae Oaker Red Cross United Defense Fund Teens, Inc Community Chest Franklin County Fair Humane Society Ottawa Boys Club Salvation Army National Guard
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