Ottawa Library reorganizes staff to meet current needs
Ottawa Library shifts to a new staff pattern with Kathy Cornwell as children’s librarian replacing Mrs. Dykstra who retired Oct 1. Alexi Shuman becomes public services librarian in January after a partial start in September, while Nell Barnaby expands administration. Shuman aims to boost public involvement and coordinate volunteers as Cornwell pursues library science.
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Linda Ostmeyer
Nell Barnaby
Ottawa
Miss Barnaby
Jim Dykstra
Kathy Cornwell
Alexi Shuman
Public Services
Dykstra
University of Kansas
Cornwell
Eugene Field
Mike
Skidmore and Devore
Ottawa Library
Kathy
Emporia
Philip
Alexi
KSTC
Shuman
Kiwanis Club
Scout Cadette Troop 303 Anniversary Observance
The 25th anniversary observance for Girl Scout Cadette Troop 303 is set for Sunday with activities at 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. at 419 Willow, hosted by Loyd Hollinger.
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Just-A-Mere Club
Willow
Loyd Hollinger
Ottawa
Youth Way
Engagement for Elizabeth Bowers and Gerald Ballinger
Elizabeth Joy Bowers and Gerald L Ballinger announce their engagement. The couple plans a November 21 wedding at Centropolis Baptist Church. The bride is a Baptist Bible College student in Springfield Missouri. the groom works as a Kansas State Highway inspector.
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Alvin F. Houston Jr
Ottawa
Elizabeth Joy Bowers
Gerald L. Ballinger
Mildred Ballinger
Sabetha
Jess L. Ballinger
Centropolis Baptist Church
Baptist Bible College
Springfield
Kansas State Highway System
Soroptimists Meet for Dinner at Ottawa University Union
Soroptimists gathered Thursday in the Ottawa University Union for a dinner meeting. Hostesses were Ruby Marmon, Marjorie Welty, Marilyn Teter and Evelyn Shumate. Donna Bradley introduced guest speaker Alice Redpath, who spoke on Your Tattle-Tale Pen.
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Ottawa University Union
Ruby Marmon
Marjorie Welty
Marilyn Teter
Evelyn Shumate
Donna Bradley
Alice Redpath
Susanna Wesley Circle meets at home with church host
Susanna Wesley Circle of Trinity United Methodist Church met at Mrs. Russell Sylvester home with Mrs. Larry Ferguson as co host. The lesson on United Methodist Women was presented by Mrs. Wesley Sylvester. An announced ham and bean supper for Nov 19. Next meeting set for Nov 29 with Mrs. Ferguson. Betty Moody presided at Retta Conclave No 8 activity. Officers practiced for Nov 9 counselor night as Mrs. Harry Brink advances to worthy commander and Harry Brink to advisor. Mrs. Brink reported on the rummage sale and committees for the Nov 4 public turkey dinner. Before the Nov 9 meeting the Knights Templar degree team from Topeka will perform.
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Blanche Honeycutt
Celia Wichman
Mae Sargent
Emporia
Julia Jones
Faye Matteson
California
Utah
Hawaii
Lillian Spears
Wichman
Ruth Bechtel
Etta Gibson
Susanna Wesley
Trinity United Methodist Church
Russell Sylvester
Larry Ferguson
United Methodist Women
Wesley Sylvester
Ferguson
Betty Moody
Retta
Harry Brink
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Paine
Alex] Shuman
Navy
Brown
Little Red Riding Hood
S. Cedar
Alan Whitacre
Adelines
Richmond
Wycoff Community Club
Mearle Christeson
Eagles
Tally Baptist Mission Circle
George Hull
Mrs
Vern Sink
Light and Easy Newcomers Club
Patricia Meeker
Royal Neighbors Senior Club
Youth Center
Church Women United
Bethany Chapel
Butler’s Full Line Music Store
Your
Walter L. Butler
Kansas
Sutton
American Gem Society
S. Main
Cae
Franklin County
Ottawa Herald
Business and
Professional Guide
Optometrists
James A. Eaton, D
Optometrist
Olin G. Wollen, O.D
Pharmacists
Dennis L. Smith, D.D
Rodney McClay, D.D
Raney-Reynolds
Rexall Drug Store
John Reynolds
Family Security Group Insurance
Jake Ralston
Beauty Shop
Ibeautyland Styling Salon
Shirley James
Jessie Wright
Brenda Fletcher
Teresa Rupe
Patricia Blakesley
Karen Stinson
Peggy Sue Johnson
Bob Luce
Johnson Motors
Newman Boats
Cédar
John Rodgers
Walker’s
Ranton Road
Jim Wiley
W. 15Th St
Chiropractors
Don L. McKelvey
D.C
J.C. South, D.C
Franklin County Mental Health Clinic, Inc
A-1 Cab CO
City & Top Hat
Calvary Baptist
Bill Weber
Children's Church
Canterbury Court
Olive Phone
John E. Douglass
S.M. Brockway
L.J. Mathey
David L. Young
Physicial
Everett's Barber Shop
Jim Goracke
Richardson’s
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