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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1960
Page
9
Dear readers present a string of letters and replies on romance, quarrels, and teen behavior. Ann Landers rejects mollifying excuses, urging a girl to end a violent relationship while addressing a teen who rushed into a risky visit and a fish pain debate.
The report lists four newborns with parents and birth details. David Dwayne Whitson born Sept. 1 weighs 7 lb 16 oz at 716 S Mulberry. Leah Jane Wall born Sept. 2 weighs 7 lb 14 oz in Richmond. Le Ann Willite born Sept. 3 weighs 6 lb 1 oz in Wellsville. Tracy Lee Robbins born Sept. 4 weighs 6 lb 12 oz in Muskogee Oklahoma.
Women are invited to join a non sectarian Menninger Bible Class beginning September 15 with morning and evening sessions. The morning group meets at 9 15 in the First Methodist Church dining room under Mrs Lee Harrison while the evening class is taught at 336 Willow by Mrs D C Whitaker. The study covers Genesis through Kings and spans four years with access for any interested woman.
Suzanne Hammond was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted last evening by Mrs. Marion Coen and Mrs. Jack Beauchamp at the Coen home. Hammond plans to marry Bill Stevens on November 13. A pink and white heart theme framed decorations and refreshments. Contests were won by Mrs. John Kelsey, Mrs. Kenneth Hammond, Mrs. R. L. Stevens and Miss Hammond. Rose Anne Crawford of Carlsbad attended. N. M.
The marriage of Mrs Evelyn Crist daughter of Mr and Mrs Minor Brown to Don Weibel took place Sunday in Alexander. Rev Lowell Brown brother of the bride officiated. Guests included brothers Merwin Brown with Wichita family and Marlin Brown with Colby family. The pair will reside in Kansas City where Mrs Weibel, an architectural engineer for the government, will continue nursing at Luke's Hospital.
Socialettes cover Miss Faye Matteson leaving for Long Beach visits with the Scott family and relatives. Daughters Clan observed birthdays for Mrs. Vern Sink and Mrs. Porter Turner at a luncheon. Busy Wives Club rescheduled Sept. 15 to Sept. 22 at Mrs. Floyd Thompson's. U S Navy Mothers meeting led by Mrs. Rawlie Price with prayer by Mrs. Sarah Barker. door prize to Mrs. Eldon Mahoney. Planned Sept. 20 social at Mrs. G. E. Jordan's home. Young Matron's Fellowship discussed Our Churches Meet Community Needs at First Christian Church annex. Mrs. Archie Clark presented. devotions by Mrs. Albert Hamm. Mrs. Bob Dufield chaired. A son born Aug. 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Everett E. Miskimon of West Palm Beach. Grandparents listed. Loren Latimer spoke to Soroptimist club on Franklin County Chautauqua Days Centennial in Ottawa April 29–May 6. hostesses Opal Howell and Mildred McKee. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Perrussel of Salina weekend guests of Mrs. Guy Wimmer. Perrussel and Wimmer sisters. Visits to Sne daker and family planned. Emery Green Social Club met with Mrs. Dan Toumberlin. members shared summer activities. Centennal committee seeking early day relays. Sept. 16 community ice cream supper planned. Mrs. Bill Evans and Johnny of Emporia were visitors.
W F W Auxiliary completed plans to entertain the district president on Sept 22. The committee includes Mrs Carl Furman Mrs Chester Louderback and Mrs Victor Sowers. A membership drive started with many paying dues and plans were made for members to attend a district meeting in Osawatomie on Sept 20. Mrs Jim Ralston presided. Hospital chairman Mrs Louderback announced a trip to Wadsworth V A Hospital for Sept 19 to deliver 178 pounds of sewn rags and host a bingo party. She seeks old hats jewelry and large size women's garments for Osawatomie State Hospital. A clean up day with potluck is planned for Sept 11. September birthdays were observed and gifts presented. An order was placed for poppies for Memorial season. Mr and Mrs Jim Ralston served refreshments.
The First Christian Church CWF meeting Wednesday featured the theme Grant us Courage Grant us Wisdom presented by Mrs J T Mercer. Moderator Mrs Roger Brink led a panel including Mrs Kenneth Saffron Mrs Jess Heffner Mrs H F Stevens and Mrs Lloyd Brown. Mrs Albert Hamm presided. A glaucoma and diabetes screening film was shown with Norman Rogers assisted by Mrs Ray Kelly.
Mrs. Fred Rapp gave reports on missionaries for the Tuesday evening gathering of Calvary Baptist WMA. Names mentioned included Forrest Sherwood of Iowa recalled from Haiti Catherine Springer at Baptist Bible Center in Indianapolis and the Jim Wilsons in Brazil. Mrs. James Manion returned to Mrs. O. W. Taylor’s Pittsburg home. Mrs. Maxine Stephens shared reflections and opening prayer. The group cut out flannelgraph figures for Indianapolis Bible Center.
The Lester family from Ayden North Carolina Independence and Kearney Missouri visit Mr and Mrs John Lester at 1022 S Hickory. Mrs Laster is ill but improving. John and Marjorie Lester observed their 48th wedding anniversary recently with relatives present.
Mrs Ivan Brittingham led the Tauy Mission Circle votions and a talk on a Baptist Youth project to send Bibles abroad. Mrs George Hull hosted with Mrs Raymond Mack presiding. Mrs Floyd Bishop opened with prayer and read an autumn harvest article. Flower gifts totaled 1.48 dollars. After closing prayer, Mrs Loren Higginbotham led, with Mrs Roy Huhn helping in refreshments. Nancy Hull and Carolyn Brittingham were visitors.
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