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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1956

Page

7

Ray-Stevenson vow in Kansas City wedding

Ray Stevenson and Jane Ray, daughter of Albert Ray and Mollie Lober, united in marriage Sept 15 at 7 30 p m in the bride's aunt and uncle C W Hensley home in Kansas City Rev James Smith of Raytown officiated The bride wore a navy blue dress and white accessories Attendants were Marguerite Roberts and Betty-Lou Stevenson for the bride and Donald Ray and Eugene Stevenson for the groom About 30 relatives attended a reception The couple will reside at 4416 Terrace Kansas City

Jane Ray Albert Ray Mollie Lober Kansas City Richard T. Stevenson M. R. Stevenson Rantoul James Smith Raytown C. W. Hensley Marguerite Roberts Betty-Lou Stevenson Donald Ray Eugene Stevenson Terrace

Julian Defenbaugh Celebrates 98th Birthday at Home

Julian Defenbaugh of 404 Walnut celebrated his 98th birthday yesterday at home. His daughter Grace Bell, a Forbes AFB budget officer, hosted a cake and coffee for friends. Born in Livingston County Illinois, he moved to Kansas in 1875, farmed east of Ottawa until 1911, and still works his farm. He has a son Frank E. Defenbaugh in Springfield Missouri and five grandchildren. another son John died about a year ago. He is nearly blind and hard of hearing but makes daily trips to the business district.

Julian Defenbaugh Walnut Grace Bell Forbes Afb Livingston County Kansas Ottawa Frank E. Defenbaugh Springfield John Defenbaugh Defenbaugh

Socialettes Omega rush party at Mrs Al Beets home

Omega chapter Beta Sigma Phi held a rush party last night at Mrs. Al Beets residence with Mrs Byron Faden in charge of business and hostesses Mrs Robert Moore and Mrs Charles Gillette. Attendees included Glenn Bigelow Lyle Grier Walt Moore and others. Fresno visitor Mrs L C Price joined from Ottawa for a two month stay with her son William Rice and family near Ottawa. Additional notes mention Cole community club electing Glen Adams as president and Xi Omicron Exemplar chapter hosting a gathering with Mrs Keith Jameson and co host Mrs Milton Jameson, plus a list of several attendees and guests.

Omega Chapter Beta Sigma Phi al Beets Byron Faden Robert Moore Charles Gillette Glenn Bigelow Lyle Grier Walt Moore Robert Pence Arlo Peterson Lloyd Prentice Charles Queen Jim Snider Jack Terrill L. C. Price Fresno Calif Ottawa William Rice

CreditWomen's Breakfast Club Elects Officers at Colbern's

The Credit Women's Breakfast Club elected officers at their morning break fast at Colbern's. Mrs. G. C. Hammons is president Norma Stewart is vice president Mrs. Rex Kirkland is treasurer and Miss Alma Schweitzer is secretary. They planned for some members to attend the Hutchinson state convention October 6 and 7 with Mrs. Frank Riley as a guest. All new officers attended along with Mines John Fisher Arthur Jones Betty McNaul Russell Crites H. N. Flora Jack McGhee Evelyn Bledsoe Jim Kahler Miss Velma Powers and Linda Chism.

Credit Women’s Breakfast Club Colbern’s G. C. Hammons Norma Stewart Rex Kirkland Alma Schweitzer Hutchinson Frank Riley Mines John Fisher Arthur Jones Betty McNaul Russell Crites H. N. Flora Jack McGhee Evelyn Bledsoe Jim Kahler Misses Velma Powers Linda Chism

Baby named Janelle Diane Hendry in Wichita birth

The daughter born September 22 to Mr and Mrs Wyatt Hendry of Wichita is named Janelle Diane She weighed six pounds nine ounces The Hendrys formerly lived in Baldwin and have two sons

Hendry Wyatt Hendry Wichita Janelle Diane

Souvenirs of Naval Service Decorate New Richmond Home

Richmond special describes how young sailors bring back gifts from the Orient to brighten their home in New Richmond. Herb Wolfe Jr his wife Audrey and daughter Glenda display teakwood coffee table Noritake china silk garments and jade jewelry from Pearl Harbor Manila and Japanese waters. Wolfe Chandler and Boone, all from Midwest towns, served aboard U S S Carson and U S S Oriskany before returning home to start working lives.

Herb C. Wolfe, Jr Glenda Wolfe U. S. Navy China Hong Kong Japan Mrs. Wolfe Mr. Wolfe Lucille Perkins Richmond U.S.S. Carson Pearl Harbor Philippines Formosa Young Wolfe Alameda Orient Boone U.S.S. Oriskany Chandler Audrey Herb Wolfe Wolfes

Osawatomie TV repair workers showcase abroad themed items

Ly eaume his work in television repair at Osawatomie they will have home furnishings and other items to remind them daily of countries far removed in space and customs from their own.

Lyeaume Osawatomie

Job's Daughters Install Five Officers Missing at June

Five Job's Daughters officers unable to attend June installation were installed last evening. Alice Wilson inner guard Carolyn Christie librarian Sandra Bundy fifth messenger Jolene Brink second messenger Carol Lollar treasurer Linda Schwarz installing officer assisted by Nancy Scott Karen Duffield Karen Haverty Pat Lister. The group planned to attend the school of instruction in Paola on Oct. 13 where they will perform initiatory work. There were 54 members and four council members present.

Job Alice Wilson Carolyn Christie Sandra Bundy Jolene Brink Carol Lollar Linda Schwarz Nancy Scott Karen Duffield Karen Haverty Pat Lister School of Instruction Paola Council

Family Reunion Honors Mrs Shibe in Forest Park

The Shibe family held a forest park reunion Sunday in Kansas City honoring Mrs. Arthur Shibe on her birthday. A basket dinner followed by visiting and horseshoes. Attendees included Arthur Shibe Jennie Gannon and many Shibe and allied families from Topeka Ottawa Pomona Michigan Valley and surrounding areas. Also noted is a cooking tip suggesting pineapple juice or chunks to flavor pork chops.

Shibe Forest Park Arthur Shibe Kansas City Jennie Gannon Robert Shibe John Hudgens H. B. Grimes Raymond Branum Murl Thompson Dean Peters Topeka Joseph Hensley Colony Lillie Harris George Starbuck John Fritts Gladys McIntyre Donnie Frank Duvall Ottawa Ed Shibe Edith Thompson Ezra Johnson Pomona Oden Thompson Larry Rich Michigan Valley

Daylily Society A covers dish supper in Ottawa

The Pioneer Daylily Society of Eastern Kansas held its fall meeting Saturday at Floyd Minnick's Ottawa home with Mrs. F. H. Parks as president and Mrs. W. C. Harding as secretary treasurer. Sol Mannoni of Chanute presented slides from the National Society meeting in Omaha in July and test gardens in Lincoln, Oklahoma City, Shenandoah and Indianapolis. Lloyd Schoonover and wife shared pictures of many gardens and their iris and day lily garden. Attendees included Roy Anderson of Lawrence, Tom Ludwig of Osawatomie, Daisy Ferrick national secretary of Topeka, O W Lacey of Greeley, John Wallace, Dale Purcell, Harold Johnson, W. H. Geiler, and Mrs. Parks.

Pioneer Daylily Society of Eastern Kansas Floyd Minnick Ottawa F. H. Parks W. C. Harding Sol Mannoni Chanute National Society Omaha Lincoln Oklahoma City Shenandoah Indianapolis Lloyd Schoonover Roy Anderson Lawrence Tom Ludwig Osawatomie Daisy Ferrick Topeka O. W. Lacey Greeley John Wallace Dale Purcell Harold Johnson W. H. Geiler

An Old Timer But Still Delicious Banana Pudding

An elderly dessert still beloved, ripe bananas folded into rich chocolate pudding before it thickens, yielding a smooth, creamy treat with familiar comfort and timeless appeal.

Club Forecast Wednesday schedule page note

The text lists several clubs and meetings for Wednesday including CHILD STUDY, Fleming TOT TO TEEN, LAFALOT, BUSY BEE, C.W.F. Group IV, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS, and REBEKAHS LOYALTY FELLOWSHIP at Federated church noon with times and organizers credited. Names include Mra T B, Mra C Biewers, Mrs B H Lancaster, Mrs Effie Holmes, Mr P R Janiigan.

Mra. T. BH Fleming Mra. &. C. Biewers Lafalot B. H. Lancaster Busy Bee Effie Holmes C.W.F Christian Church Andéa League OF Women Voters P. R. Janiigan

Alpha Study Club meets at Foster home

The Alpha Study club of Rantoul met Wednesday at Mrs. William Foster's home. The program featured two articles, Water Wells of Western Kansas by Mrs. Willard Miller and Our Constitution by Mrs. Fane Lathen. Members discussed current events. Mrs. Eber Swan son helped serve refreshments. Present were Lloyd Griffith, Floyd Jackson, J. B. Wickard, Grant Catterson and P. H. Philbin.

Alpha Study Club Rantoul William Foster Kansas Willard Miller Fane Lathen Eber Swanson Lloyd Griffith Floyd Jackson J. B. Wickard Grant Catterson P. H. Philbin

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