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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1955

Page

7

Marjorie Ottaway Weds Marion Williams in Trinity Church

Mrs. Marjorie Ottaway of Ottawa and Marion Williams of Centropolis married Sunday in Trinity Methodist chapel with Rev. R B Craig officiating at 3 PM. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Claude Myers. Witnesses were the couple’s families and their children. The bride's outfit was peacock blue with navy accessories. They planned a wedding trip to Iowa Minnesota and Canada and will reside two miles east of Centropolis after September 15.

Marjorie Ottaway Ottawa Marion Williams Centropolis Trinity Methodist Church R. B. Craig Claude Myers John Neely Walter Ottaway Vaunita Williams Iowa Minnesota Canada

Party Honors College Students at Ot­tawa Meeting

Richter Methodist Youth Fellowship met Sunday evening at the Staadt home three miles west of Ottawa to honor members headed to college. Don Howell presided. Peggy Bunyan led the lesson on The Dignity of Work. Birthday, games, and refreshments followed. Members bound for Kansas State University in Manhattan include Betty Beauchamp Imogene Staadt Peggy Bunyan John Milton Jack Van Horn Jim Bunyan and Jim Beauchamp. Jim Gillette attends Ottawa University and Teresa Ward will study in Topeka. Hazel Marks works at Kansas University and many other members and guests attended.

Richter Methodist Youth Fellowship Harold E. Staadt Ottawa Don Howell Peggy Bunyan Denny Pirson Harold Staadt Gary Beauchamp K-State College Manhattan Betty Beauchamp Imogene Staadt John Milton Jack van Horn Jim Bunyan Jim Beauchamp Jim Gillette Ottawa University Teresa Ward Topeka Hazel Marks K. U Cleta Wolf Rosalie Macy Vern Humphrey Don Johnson Harold

Weltys Return From Boston Visit To Ancestral Home

Dr and Mrs M A Welty returned from a three week trip to Boston Massachusetts where they visited their daughter and son in law Rev and Mrs Robert C Harder. They toured the city by car with the Harders. Some of the trip details are noted.

M. A. Welty Boston Mass Robert C. Harder Harders

Visitors tour historic sites across cities and states

The group traveled through New York City Washington D C Mount Vernon Gettysburg and historic spots in Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey and Maine In Philadelphia they visited Glen Fern built in 1736 by Dr Welty's forefathers Descendants lived in the home until it was included in a city park in Philadelphia recently.

New York City Washington, D. C Mount Vernon Gettysburg Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey Maine Philadelphia Glen Fern Dr. Welty

Lend A Hand Class Elects Officers At Trinity Church

Lend A Hand class met at Trinity Methodist church last evening and elected officers led by Pauline Field as president and Ernest Johnson as vice president. Mrs S W Spangler remains teacher. officers absent absent Mrs Gensman. A social session followed with games and refreshments hosted by Mrs John Kelsey and Mrs Charles Nisely.

Trinity Methodist Church Pauline Field Ernest Johnson J. S. Blake L. OD. Gensman Field Charles Smiley S. W. Spangler John Kelsey Charles Nisely Gensman Eugene Spooner A. E. Sullins Ira Fleming Clyde Lorenz Lester Cation Harold Stewart Lee Shobe Henry Alban Leo Johnson Frank Cannady Francis Russell Howard Fisher Ben Gilmore Sam Northway

Socialettes event and local visits in Ottawa area

Socialettes Valley Chapel Ladies Society will sponsor a basket dinner Sunday in Forest park for former members and friends. All interested persons are welcome to attend. Mr. and Mrs. J. Walter Roberts are redecorating their home at 234 S. Elm. The marriage of Mrs. Lucille Knox Perez and Mr. Roberts was solemnized Saturday afternoon in the chapel of First Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. George Robertson, formerly of Ottawa, left Tuesday for their home in Petaluma, California. They visited here two weeks at the home of their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Monroe and children.

Valley Chapel Ladies Society Forest Park J. Walter Roberts S. Elm Lucille Knox Perez Mr. Roberts First Methodist Church George Robertson Ottawa Petaluma Calif Dale Monroe E. S. Sheldon Harry Ives Harry Margaret Ives Ives Barbara Culen Harry Ives, Jr Miss Culen Pittsburg Carnegie Tech

Ottawa Society Looks To Rush Week At KU

Ottawa students headed to Lawrence for rush week at Mount Oread. Names include Jane Geiger Chi Omega Polly Gowans Alpha Chi Omega Lorraine Peacock Kappa Alpha Theta Jack Stone Sigma Nu Charles Burrows Milo Harris Tau Kappa Epsilon Bill Bennett Sigma Chi Bob Trump Phi Kappa Psi. Mrs Howard Conrad hosted Friday Bridge club with guests Mrs W M Kinison and Mrs Roy Churchill.

Ottawa University of Kansas Lawrence Mount Oread Jane Geiger Chi Omega Polly Gowans Alpha Chi Omega Lorraine Peacock Kappa Alpha Theta Jack Stone Sigma Nu Charles Burrows Milo Harris Tau Kappa Epsilon Bill Bennett Sigma Chi Bob Trump Phi Kappa Psi Howard Conrad W. M. Kinnison Roy Churchill Mmes Harry Webster Harold Liggett E E. Stone Lillard McClay

Florence King Weds Rolland Land in Ottawa Ceremony

Mrs. Florence King of Ottawa and Rolland Land of Kansas City were married Sunday at 4 PM in the home of Mrs. Wallace Wells. Dr. W A Elliott officiated as guests wore white gladioli and the couple planned a brief western coast trip after a dinner at the North American hotel. The couple’s home is 110 S Oakley in Kansas City.

Florence King Ottawa Rolland Land Kansas City Wallace Wells Gertrude Margaret Clark W. A. Elliott Vincent Land Dallas S. Oakley Clifford B. Blunt Sandra Marie Cedar Point Jerry Spanier Tex Elliott G. L. Knight H. J. Lamb Wayne Blair Bruce Allison Harold Letchworth Cora Blunt Edith Wells

Engagement announced for Joyce Mansfield Wassmer

Mr and Mrs Charles Mansfield of Culbertson Nebraska announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce to Larry D Wassmer, son of Mr and Mrs J L Wassmer of Ottawa. A November wedding is planned. Miss Dorothy Webster returns from seven week Europe trip. she is an anaesthetist at Beatrice hospital and visited New York London and Germany.

Charles Mansfield Culbertson Nebr Joyce Larry D. Wassmer J. L. Wassmer Ottawa Dorothy Webster Harry Webster Europe Beatrice, Nebr Beatrice Hospital New York Kansas City London Germany

Election Recruit Class Supper Held at Church Hall

The Election Recruit class held a potluck supper and elected officers Monday evening in the church hall. Officers include president Mrs Clarence Keefer, vice president Mrs Leo Miller, secretary Mrs Frank Bell, treasurer Mrs Harry Hough, captains Mrs Carrie Davis and Mrs Leo Howard, along with Mrs Earl Baxter, Mrs Merrill Bliss, Mrs Emmett Taylor, courtesy chair, Mrs A D Dyer teacher, and Mrs Frank Davis assistant teacher. Devo tions were given by Mrs Frank Davis and roll call noted summer events by members present.

Church Hall Clarence Keefer Leo Miller Frank Bell Harry Hough Carrie Davis Leo Howard Earl Baxter Merrill Bliss Emmett Taylor A. D. Dyer Frank Davis

Dodds Jones Nuptials Solemnized In Friday Ceremony

Joyce Lee Dodds daughter of Mr and Mrs William Dodds Melvern and Paul A Jones son of Mr and Mrs Deck Jones Princeton were married Friday evening Dr W A Elliott performed the double ring ceremony at his home at 8 pm The bride wore a white taffeta and lace ballerina gown with net overskirt Half hat gloves and pink Sweetheart rose corsage Attendants were Mr and Mrs Richard Stewart Ottawa The couple will reside in an apartment at 51542 S Hickory after a trip to the Ozarks.

Joyce Lee Dodds William Dodds Melvern Paul A. Jones Deck Jones Princeton W. A. Elliott Richard Stewart Ottawa

Local names listed for committee and officials

V Latz Hough Earl Baxter Fred Lemon CC L Hough Davis Bliss George Phibbs Charles Dale J T Nicholson Clyde Zieisdorf A D Oyer and Frank Bell appear as a group of local names associated with a committee or official roster in the historical notice.

Hough Earl Baxter Fred Lemon CC. L. Hough Davis, Bliss George Phibbs Charles Dale J. T. Nicholson Clyde Zieisdorf A. D. Oyer Frank Bell

Haas Reunion Held Sunday

The Haas family reunion for descendants of Fred and Lena Pippert Haas met at the Community building on Sunday September 4 after a basket dinner. Officers elected for the coming year were President Glen Estes Vice President Harold Simmons Treasurer Earl Torneden Secretary Wynn Hugg. Next year’s reunion will be in Lawrence on the first Sunday in May.

Fred Haas Lena Pippert Haas Wayne Lee Torneden Glen Estes Harold Simmons Earl Torneden Wynn Hugg Lawrence H. C. Haas Rodney Merriam Lucy Cobb Mary Haas Kansas City Wayne Lee Rose Sieweke Pleasanton Rosa Simmons Hazel Lee Simmons Iva Palmer Eva Mable Haas Baldwin Tilford Simmons Janet and Fletcher Olga Simmons Ottawa Ray Cox Mary Ann Danny Alvin Spigle Overbrook Topeka Charles Hardtaffer Bertha Neibrugge

Baby Named William Douglas in Los Angeles

The son born August 27 to Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Bisch of Los Angeles has been named William Douglas. The couple already has daughter Teresa Ann, three, and Mrs. Bisch is Ruth Tucker of Ottawa. Paternal grandparents are C. B. Bisch of Pasadena. Louisiana’s railroad length is stated as 4 048 miles.

Button-Houser Reunion Held In Forest Park

The Button-Houser reunion met in Forest Park on Sunday with a noon potluck. Roy Houser of Kansas City serves as president and Mrs. Car Faubian of Omaha as treasurer who reported on the previous gathering. Attendees listed include Grace Baxter Mason City Iowa Gertrude Kemper Longview Texas C A Lichtenberger Bonner Springs Carl Faubian Omaha W A McDaniel Michigan Valley Cecil Houser Pomona Cleo Nitcher Dorothy and Benton Nitcher Princeton Cleo Hollenback Willard Houser Mary Carolyn Houser Susan and Linda Cunningham Topeka G A Nitcher and Viola Montague Ottawa.

Button - Houser Forest Park Roy Houser Kansas City Car Faubian Omaha Nebr Grace Baxter Mason City Gertrude Kemper Longview Tex C. A. Lichtenberger Bonner Springs Carl Faubian W. A. McDaniel Michigan Valley Cecil Houser Pomona Cleo Nitcher Dorothy Benton Nitcher Princeton Cleo Hollenback Willard Houser Mary Carolyn Houser Susan Linda Cunningham Topeka G. A

Local Figures Named in Kansas City and Pomona Notice

Mrs. Roy Houser of Kansas City and Mrs. Corey Button are listed with Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Montague and Rex, and Joe Button of Pomona in the notice.

Roy Houser Kansas City Corey Button M. L. Montague Rex Joe Button Pomona

Club Forecast Thursday SOROP Meeting and Socials

Community notices list a Thursday schedule for SOROP with a 1 p.m. luncheon at Centropolis courtesy of Daughters Club. Members William Rice HACSH and Mrs Roy Clark of Ottawa, along with Theodore Clark, plan a Merry-Go-Round event and evening gathering. Other groups include the Liberty Ladies Aid and local Auxiliary events at Forest Park shelterhouse at 7 30 p.m. Ottawa Herald urges Ada residents to attend for quick results.

SOROP Ottawa Wiliam Rice Roy Clark Theodore Clark VRLW Rennie Stinson G.L Alvin Hornberger Richmond Cwe Christian Church Annex Liberty Ladies Aid M. J. Ki

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