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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1961
Page
8
A reader from southern Illinois asks which states permit teen marriage and parental consent, and about penalties if one partner is underage. Ann says in Illinois neither is old enough to marry without consent and advises legal counsel for other questions, noting teenage marriages fail more often than adults.
Printed Pattern 4754 offers Misses waist sizes 24 to 30 with yardage 1 yard 54-inch for all sizes. Pattern mail request to Anne Adams care of The Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept New York address. Include name address zone size and style number. Catalog features separates dresses suits ensembles all sizes in color.
In Fellowship Hall the N. Baptist WMS met with Mrs. Tom Ingle presenting That I May Speak as the program topic. Mrs. Lawrence Wright presided, Mrs. Emmet Taylor gave devotions, and the White Cross box to Kodiak Alaska was reported. Hattie McDowell dedicated the love gift offering. Glenda Wheeler Circle served refreshments to 23 attendees.
Andante Music Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gail Nitcher with Cathy Nitcher presenting piano solos and duets. Seventeen members, 12 guests, and sponsor Mrs. R. L. Stevens attended. Becky Slaven and Gary Myers are slated to entertain the club in October.
Elm Grove Socialettes met at the clubhouse with hostesses Mrs Roy Swank and Mrs J D Brown leading devotionals and business. Seven members quilted and planned an all day meeting with a potluck at Miss May Taylors Oct 12. Mr and Mrs Grant Kirkland depart Monday for a two week Las Vegas vacation. Mr and Mrs L B Roberts of Redwood City Calif visit with relatives in St Joseph Mo Emporia and Scranton.
David Anderson entertained the Boys Music Club at his parents home with piano solos by members and guest Addie Anderson. Mrs. R. L. Stevens announced plans for the year. refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Anderson. Nine members and eight guests attended. Brad Reynolds will entertain Oct 31 with a masquerade party.
The hospital reports three newborns with their parents and birth details. James Craig, son of Garry Dean Gorton of 824 S Sycamore, weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce. Brian Douglas, son of Charles Fredric Collins of 407 S Mulberry, weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces. Darren Lawrence, son of Lawrence Henry Kramer of 721 Willow, weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces.
Wichita AP report says Jewel M. Ogden will extend his sit-in at the state Conservation Office to finish the week. He plans to file a voucher for 4774.19 the Kansas Corporation Commission owes under a Sept 18 Civil Service Board order to reinstate him and grant back pay from April 25 when the commission voted 21 1 to abolish his petroleum conservation director post.
Young mothers at Trinity Methodist organized a new W.S.C.8 Circle meeting Wednesday at the church parsonage. Mrs. Carroll Kirkpatrick was elected president with officers Mrs. Loren Gensman as vice president Mrs. Doyle Taylor secretary and Mrs. Norman Hazen treasurer. The group will meet on the fourth Thursday each month at 8 p.m. Mrs. Kirkpatrick hosts Oct 26. Connie Welton sang a vocal solo and Mrs. Max Cartmill led devotions.
Mrs. Herb Roush of Bethel, district president, spoke and announced a national president visit to Leavenworth on Nov 25 26. A membership petition was filed. rehabilitation report delivered. district picnic discussed. Poppies, fund drives, rummage sale planned. September birthdays noted. additional visitor Mrs. Loretta Cox from Kansas City attended.
Circles of the First Methodist Church met last night in members homes to study Conditions of a Contemporary Pentecost. Elizabeth Circle, hosted by Mrs Ora Lee Mace with devotions by Mrs Harold Leitaker and lesson by Mrs Mike Newmaster, drew 13 members and six guests. Sarah Circle, led by Mrs Fred Adamson, with devotions by Mrs Don Waldo and program by Mrs Virgil Smith, also hosted 13 members and two guests. Plans announced for a March white elephant sale and an Oct 10 rummage sale at the church.
Pattern 295 guides making end tables coffee tables telephone stands and small tables that fit together for dining. Includes steps and materials. Part of Living Room Furniture Packet No. 20 offered for 1 dollar. Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept Bedford Hills New York.
Mr and Mrs James G Kahler of 216 Ward announce the adoption of a baby daughter named Krysta Kay. The couple requests friends and relatives to share in their happiness.
Club hostess was Mrs Walter Wood with Mrs Chester Keim in charge of business. Mrs John Link led contests on state capitals and president names for entertainment. Mrs W A Richardson won the door prize. Visitors included Mrs Melvin Lundstrom Mrs W A Richardson and Mrs Evard and baby. Seven members and two children attended. It was announced members will tell jokes or Halloween pranks for roll call at the October 18 meeting with Mrs Frank Wuckowitsch.
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