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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1964
Page
5
Saint John’s Catholic Church in Lawrence hosted the wedding of La Veta L. Stowell daughter of Martin Karst and the late to Paul F. Mages son of Lawrence Mages Ottawa area. Rev Michael Moriarty presided as guests noted white gladioli and blue carnations decor. The bride wore a peau de soie gown with lace and a bouffant silk illusion veil. She carried a white prayer book.
The article outlines a wedding with a bride and groom from Lawrence, extensive bridal party details, and reception at Castle Tea Room. The bride, a Seneca and Continental School of Hair Styling graduate, works at Blaine and Jesse's Beauty Salon. the groom, a Pittsburg College attendee, will attend K A this fall and previously worked for Schendel Post Control. They plan a short trip to Bagnell Dam and will reside at 1510 Kentucky St.
Mrs John Lawrence and Mrs Robert Spencer led a program for Westminster Church Woman's Association at a 9 am meeting. Delegates to the National Triennial United Presbyterian Women session at Purdue University West Lafayette Ind June 22 27 drew 5000 attendees from the US and abroad. Theme was Call to be Free and Obedience. A coffee was hosted before the session. Mrs Wallace Hart was honored for nearly two years as president. Officers elected include Mrs J F Barr president Mrs Brockway vice president and Miss Carrie Adams treasurer etc.
The Associated Press notes nationwide groceries highlight cook-out and sandwich fare for Labor Day. Grilling options include ground beef broiler fryers and spare ribs while sandwiches feature hams smoked butts bacon and cold cuts. Hams retail at 35 cents a pound for shank ends in Northeastern outlets. West Coast wholesale prices rise for beef and pork. East Coast prices generally lower. Fresh vegetables feature cabbage carrots celery eggplant lettuce onions potatoes tomatoes corn squash. Fruit offerings span apples cantaloupes grapes peaches pears plums prunes and honeydew.
Dear Ann Landers letters discuss a bachelor avoiding neighbors, a tall man asked to wash windows to befriend a neighbor, and a stepmother dispute over a stepson in a second marriage. Also guidance on handling gifts from a church member and a Chinese china dilemma with no return.
Mrs. Lamar Phillips was honored by Union Chapter No. 15, Order of Eastern Star, for her work as secretary. Gift presented by Mrs. Roy Donart. It was announced past matrons and patrons will be guests at the Sept. 16 meeting in the Masonic Temple. Visitor Mrs. Hazel Triplett from Webb City, Mo. Melvin Sellers and Lamar Phillips served watermelon to 26 attendees with assistance from Mrs. William Ogle and Mrs. Donart.
Mrs J E Hardrode led a lesson on A New Purpose for A New Age for the Woman's Society for Christian Service at First Methodist Church. Mrs H L Richardson gave devotions. Miss Floribel Lancaster was introduced as a new member. Sarah Circle served refreshments to about 60 women.
The Woman's Missionary Society of First Baptist Church opened its fall program with a potluck in Elliott Hall led by hostess circle chair Marcia Cudworth. Guest speaker Mrs. Homer Givler of Kansas City Emmanuel Baptist Church spoke on Breaking Through the Walls. presiding was Mrs. Glenn Moon.
Twenty four members and guests of Ottawa Branch of Association for Childhood Education attended a dinner on the patio of Mr. and Mrs. William Hocking's home Wednesday evening. Games followed the meal. Mrs. Letha Figgins announced the state convention will be in Salina Oct 3. Miss Lanah Cameron spoke on ACEI and the Ottawa Branch. Mrs. Anton Strafuss announced a rummage sale Oct 24. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Forker and Ralph A. Loyd. Mrs. Norma Huston and Mrs. Marie Pickens were assistant hostesses.
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