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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1960
Page
3
Mrs. Glenn McFadden hosted a Saturday night bridal shower and dance at the I.O.O.F. hall for Mrs. David Mathias. Music was provided by Kenneth and Lester Bishop and Oliver Klingler. the three tier cake was by Mrs. Oliver Klingler with Muriel Hoyt assisting. Lilly Kline and Jerry and Eddie Yost served.
A reader vents about wasting toothpaste by squeezing from the bottom and asks for guidance on educating others. Ann Landers comments with a blunt moral, while multiple letters respond with humor and sharp rebukes.
The Batdorf family gathered for the sath annual reunion at Forest Park on Sunday with a noon basket dinner. Dennis and Ronald Batdorf led selections as officers were re-elected: Jay Scott of Topeka president Wil bert Batdorf Kansas City vice president Mrs L C Gaddis secretary. A vote set next year’s reunion for Forest Park on the second Sunday in September. Attendees included Ona Wallace Verne Tracy Gerald See ly Bill Bailey family members from multiple towns. Augusta: Mr. and Mrs.
A Sedalia wedding unites Diana and Randy Gaddis in a ceremony at Sedalia’s Presbyterian Church. The bride, daughter of Sedalia’s Velma Curtis, and groom, son of Ottawa’s Wallace Keene Sr., both have ties to Ottawa and nearby towns. Witnesses included family members Wallace Keene Jr and Carol Reams.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stoffer of Nampa Idaho was born on September 7 and named James Dee. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Rokes of 926 East Seventh Street.
Mrs. Robert Wiggins presided at the Eugene Field P.T.A. Back To School program last evening. Mrs. Bruce Fleming gave devotions. Lyman Corlis introduced the teachers and Allen Unruh, principal, welcomed the large audience. Mrs. Charles Mavity Jr. spoke on plans for the outdoor carnival Friday evening. Parents visited their children's rooms for short discussions.
Socialettes Credit Women Breakfast Club met at Lee's cafe and approved Mrs. Harry Dodd for a state office nomination. Alma Schweitzer Delbert Campbell and Maxine Stephens named to the nominating committee. Harvesters class at Westminster church held a supper with humor program by Lowell Gish. Hosts were Roscoe Redmond and helpers Gibbs. Guests included Clarence Johnson and Willard Cromwell. Mrs. Richard Pearson hosted coffee for newcomers. Mrs. C. F. Ward aided in serving ten guests. One-To-Six to meet at Roy Kirkland’s tomorrow. Mrs. R. A. Davis hosted Monday Stitchers. Sept. 26 planned gathering with Bertha Richardson. North Baptist Recruit Class donated 15 dollars to church treasurer and planned Oct. 10 potluck at the church. Roy Batdorf hosted. Leona Eller led devotions. Salome Latz led prayer. Group I served refreshments.
Wayne Angell spoke on Kansas school legislation at Garfield PTA last evening. Mrs. Fred Hermreck presided and E. E. Dorking led singing. Don Hoglund introduced teachers. Hutchinson's 2nd grade room won the room count plaque. Refreshments were served by the hosts.
Refreshments were served in the dining room with Mrs Gene Mavity and Mrs J Rebston in charge. Twenty one mothers, forty seven girls and two council members attended.
Seeks Class at Trinity Methodist Church REBEKAHE Franklin County Nurses Mra J W Foulks NE TO 8IX Mra Roy Kirkland.
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