Social Guests and Family Gatherings in Williamsburg Area
A series of visitors and dinners described in Williamsburg and surrounding areas includes Mr. and Mrs. Herbert King and family from Lawton Oklahoma for Thursday and Friday, then Mrs. Herbert Viertel and friends from Winter Haven Florida for Sunday, plus various relatives and friends at Mrs. Beliza Duvall’s home and at Mrs. Maude Hackett’s. Reynolds recently discharged from the U.S. Army, and a Soroptimists program, Inside India Socialettes With Sylva, at Dr. Sylva Lofgreen’s home, are noted among the weekend social events in the community. Sunday dinners featured the LeRoy Butter family from Emporia and Hugh from nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Bennett
Williamsburg
Herbert King
Kimberely
Lawton
Oklo
Herbert Viertel
Steinle
Winter Haven
Fla
Raymond Brown
Harold Bennett
Ottawa
Beliza Duvall
Will Liamsburg
Larry Reynolds
Dean Sauer
Dale
Fred Moser
Judy
Sharon
Glenn Underwood
Doug
Gary
Otetawa
Warnie Hull
Waverly
Edwin Pinkston
Marsha
Quenemo
Bud Duvall
Randy
Wilesliamsburg
Reynolds
U.S. Army
Paneama
Pearl Butter
LeRoy Butter
Emporia
Hugh
Friendship Theme Chosen by Bethel 31 Daughters
Cathy Shisler honored queen announces year theme Friendship and The Art of Friendship at Bethel 31 meeting. Mary Kawood Pratt to make official visit October 9 with initiation planned. Rummage sale set for November 4. Librarian Marty Christie introduces Jana Hinderliter and Pam Laury as featured performers. Guardian council installation by Mrs. Robert Hill. 33 girls and 13 council members attend. past honored queens Mrs. Don Waymire and Mrs. Tom Chappell present. Ruth Hayes from Bethel 12 Chicago also in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy Shisler
Bethel
Job
Beagan
Mary Kawood
Pratt
Grand
Guardian Council
Robert Hill
Don Waymire
Tom Chappell
O. U
Ruth Hayes
Chicago
Baby Named Charles Matthew in Lamar Birth
A son born September 21 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Van Seyoc of Lamar Colorado is named Charles Matthew. The infant weighs 8 pounds 15 ounces. The couple also has a daughter, Leslie Ann, age 10. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. L T Pattie of Williamsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles van Seyoc
Lamar
Colo
Charles Matthew
Leslie Ann
L.T. Pattie
Williamsburg
Shower For Bride Elect Mary Miller
Mary Miller bride elect to wed Larry Sedom Sept 30 was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Tom Dawson and co host Mrs E O Northway. Ten guests attended including Joan Miller Topeka. Prizes went to Mrs R E Roseberry and Mrs Anton Strafuss. Tables featured a bridal doll surrounded by ivy and cabbage roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miller
Larry Sedom
Tom Dawson
E. O. Northway
Miss Miller
Joan Miller
Topeka
R. E. Roseberry
Anton Strafuss
New Century Reunion Draws Fifty Five Attendees
A New Century area reunion was held Sunday at the Youth Center with a 1 p.m. basket dinner. Program numbers featured songs by the group, a prayer by Mrs. John Staadt, a reading by A. J. Brady, and songs by Mrs. Chester Burgess who accompanied on banjo, guitar, and autoharp. Registrants included Elmer and Fort Scott’s Claude Averill, Osa Watomie, Lizzie Johnson, Frank Bruner and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Century Area
John Staadt
A. J. Brady
Chester Burgess
Elmer Richardson
Fort Scott
Claude Averill
Osa
Watomie
Lizzie Johnson
J. E. Likes
Walter Wood
Refugee program highlights Cuban in Our Midst topic
Miss Ethel Wheeler presented a program for the M.P.M. Club on The Cuban in Our Midst listing four refugee problems split families language barriers weather and poverty due to lost possessions. Mrs. C W Henning conducted parliamentary drill with a Roberts life review. Hostesses were Mrs W C Harding and Mrs Henning. Twenty two members and a guest Mrs Mae Riddle attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Wheeler
C. W. Henning
Lfe
Roberts
Elliott Hall
W. C. Harding
Henning
Mae Riddle
Colorado Springs
Colo
Community notices and patterns in Ottawa area
A compilation of local social events including Gardner family dinner for Lori Jane Sutherland fifth birthday with grandparents in Williamsburg and Ottawa, Kansas. Also mentions Zigzag Club field trip to Kansas City for sewing supplies, Y.F.F. Bridge Club luncheon, Bethel Community Ladies Aid gathering, and a pattern advertisement for Misses' sizes 10 to 20, Pattern 4885, with mail instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Sutherland
Williamsburg
Lori Jane
Victor T. Weigand
Ottawa
Robert Suthereland
Linda
Mike
Lawrence
Allie Knoop
Lane
Bethel
Paola
Floyd B. Martin
Williamsburg CES Meeting Highlights Welcome New Member
Mrs. Francis Miller hosted the Past Matrons Club of Sadana Chapter at Williamsburg on Thursday evening. Mrs. Wendell Davis led the meeting and welcomed Rollo Hughes as a new member. Co-host Mrs. Harry Tucker and Brenda Miller assisted with refreshments. Mrs. Louis Coppoe served as present worthy matron. Attendees from Quenemo included Thelma Nelson Julia Walker Myrtle Rogers Ed Blair and Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Miller
Williamsburg
Sadana
Wendell Davis
Rollo Hughes
Harry Tucker
Brenda Miller
Miller
Louis Coppoe
Quenemo
Thelma Nelson
Plan Vows This Month In Kansas Ceremony
Rev and Mrs Wayne Ware announce the engagement of their daughter Wyomina Ferne to Melvin A Cox son of Mr and Mrs Lyle Cox Otis Kansas formerly Williamsburg vested Pride elect is a 1967 graduate of McCune High School Cox graduated in 1966 from Otis High School and is a farm hand planning a September wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Ware
Howard
Kan
Wyoonia Ferne
Melvin A. Cox
Lyle Cox
Otis
Williamsburg
McCune High School
Cox
Otis High School
Ottawa Branch AAUW Attends Eastern Kansas Workshop
Three Ottawa Branch AAUW members Mrs John Lawrence Miss Elizabeth Snodgrass and Miss Margaret Prunty attended an all day worship Saturday in Cottonwood Falls for eastern Kansas members. Audrey Wilder former Albion College dean spoke on Preparation for Action to about 125 attendees including state president Deana McClure and regional VP Mrs Elmer A Stuck. The western half workshop is planned for Sept 30 in Scott City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
American Association of University Women
Cottonwood Falls
Kansas
John Lawrence
Elizabeth Snodgrass
Margaret Prunty
Deana McClure
Osawatomie
Elmer A. Stuck
Jonesboro
Ark
Scott City
Finch Family Reunion Held at Memorial Auditorium
A Finch family reunion was held Sunday in Memorial auditorium with a dinner at 1 pm. The first Finch arrived from Indiana 91 years ago. The next reunion is planned for September 29, 1968 in Ottawa with many Ottawans listed as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finch
Memorial Auditorium
Pam
Indiana
Ottawa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maude Hackett
C.T. Hackett
Norfolk
Lillian Mayfield
Baring
Suneday
Eddie Hackett
Darrell Cordle
Centropolis
Milton Hackett
Pomona
Milo Hackett
Kansas City
India
Sylva
Sylva Lofgreen
Friendship
Gardner
Zigzag Club
Roland Sass
Joe Collins
Tony
Nashville
Tenn
Ed Brownlee
Jack
John
Tom Stevenson
Y.F.F. Bridge Club
Ross Kimball
Henry Dunkak
Lewis Dunkak
Bertie
Omaha
Bill Duneka
San Francisco
Calif
Anne Adams
Ottawa Herald
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
CES Meeting
Fedders
Motorola
Speed Queen
Tappan
Provincetown
Chromecraft Kroehler
Broy Hill
Owasso
Gambler the Friendly Store
Audrey Wilder
Albion College
Michigan
Kenneth Evans
Willard Lister
Jane
Bill
Clifford Brockus
Richard
Nancy
Paul Moore
Fon
Ned
Mr. and
Mrs
Norman Hilde
R. E. McClelland
Karen Huff
el Dorado
R. E. Beall
David
Alan
Valerie
Shawnee
Elwyn Parker
Osae Watomie
Saffron Glass CO
Elboroni
Ottawa Herald Business and Professional Guide
Optometrists
Arvid Berglund, O.D
Optometrist
Olin G. Wollen, O.D
W. 3Rd
A. G. Madison, O.D
Rodney McClay, O.D
Dennis L. Smith
D.D
Chiropractors
Don L. McKelvey
D.C
15Th St
J. C. South, D.C
S. M. Brockway
S. Main
K. J. Mathey
East
Medical Directory
J. F. Barr, M.D
Medical Arts
D. C. Hadley, M.D
Frank A. Trump, M.D
Diagnosis Medical Arts Building
Louis N. Speer, M.D
David G. Laury, M
Homer N. Flora, D.O
Zellner
David L. Young
Physical Medicine
R. A. Gellier
Main
C, H. Strehlow, M.D
Victor J. Lofgreen
Sylva Lofgreen, M.D
Physicians and Surgeons
Henning Bros
Anthony Clinical Laboratory
Gladys Anthony
Hess, Franklin
Seyler
Briscoe
Willard & Anderson
Cherry
Beauty Land
Eloise Milton
Shirley James
Marjorie Bennett
Wiloma
Babcock
Pete and
Rex
Everett’s Barber Shop
Everett Stark
John W. Rea
Richardson’s
Joe Towner
J. Rodgers
I. Jones
S. Oak
City Cab
Joe Scott
Raney
Rexall
John Reynolds
Malott
Seigler
Siegler
Bundy Insurance Agency
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