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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1961
Page
9
A reader asks about a sleep talking husband and gets reassurance that rest is adequate. Several exchanges advise on handling a flirtatious or unfaithful partner, setting boundaries, and deciding whether to chase unpaying friends. The column closes with brief confidences and practical counsel.
Mr and Mrs Willard Johnson announce the marriage of their daughter Bonita to Don P Keenan on August 11. Rev Jared of Nazarene Church officiated. Attendants were Martha Ann Fitts and Maurice Greggell. The couple resides in Topeka. The bride, a Pomona High School class of 1960 graduate, works as a secretary in the state Vital Statistics Department. The groom is an Airman 2c stationed at Forbes AFB.
Mr and Mrs W P Murrow celebrated a golden wedding anniversary at 327 Mulberry inviting about 25 neighbors to share cake and refreshments. A Denver niece who sent the cake could not attend as her son was starting college. the couple’s anniversary falls today.
The Junior-Senior High P.T.A. program featured a talk on Extra-curricular Activities by Junior High principal C Dean Rouse. After the flag salute led by senior high girls and devotions by Dean Zook Supt Henry A Parker introduced Rouse who then introduced the junior high teachers and Principal W P Shepard introduced the senior high teachers.
Mrs Glenn King and Mrs Floyd Rochenower Jr hosted a Friday evening bridal shower at the King home for Kay Daugharthy, who will wed on October 1. A memory candle, miniature bride and groom, and pink rosebud arrangement adorned the gift table. Six teen guests attended and refreshments were served.
Mrs. Robert B. Harris of Mor-2nd district Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs was guest speaker at the Columbian Shakespeare autumn luncheon. Theme Friends in Federation and Responsive Responsible Hands described federation work. Attending from Moran was Mrs. Gerald Baker, club president. hostess Mrs. Roy B. Church assisted by Mrs. Tilfred Simmons and Mrs. Chester Bechtle. A covered dish luncheon preceded the program.
Wednesday events include Garfield gardeners and Franklin County nurses meetings, Zigzaggers, Westminster circles, Dorcas and Lydia programs, First Baptist and First Methodist circles with multiple organizers, EARNEST WORKERS at Trinity Methodist, and an Eastern Star initiation, detailing times and hosts.
Sigma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa held a potluck supper for members and families at Mr and Mrs Byron Figgins home. Plans for the year's programs were discussed. Lily Ruth Wilhite reported her August Denver trip to attend the national convention and to serve as a page. She stayed with Ruth Kincaid, a former Garfield School teacher and former chapter member.
The Grand Conclave Order of True Kindred held a special Ottawa session with grand counselor Mrs. Melvin Sellers presiding. About 75 out of town guests attended, including Kansas City leaders and Missouri officers. Five candidates were initiated as orchids theme decorations graced the temple and dining room. 150 attended.
Mr and Mrs Frank J Scott of Pomona will host an open house on September 24 from 2 to 4 p m at their home to celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary.
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