The Ottawa Herald from Ottawa, Kansas • Page 7

50-YEAR GIFT Mrs. B. L. Stratton, RFD 1, holds the electric skillet which was a surprise gift from the club. It was presented at the club's 50-year anniversary party Wednesday.

(Herald Photo by Lois Smith) Mrs. Stratton Tells Of Club's 50 Years "Fifty years ago today, at the invitation of Sue Blow and Emma Umphenour, ladies of the Hood community met at Mrs. Umphenour's home to consider forming a social club. Up to that time one could have lived in the community for years without meeting all the neighbors." This was the opening paragraph of a history of the Lafalot Club read Wednesday at the 50-year anniversary party by Mrs. B.

L. Stratton, the only charter mem- ber remaining. The event was at Mrs. L. W.

Seright's home. Mrs. Stratton reported that the club was organized with Mrs. Nick Bumey as president and Mrs. Blow as secretary treasurer.

Dues were 25 cents per year. Other charter members were Mrs. Caroline Bohnet, Christina and Rosa Bohnet, Mrs. Dave Metz, Mrs. B.

F. Haskin, Mrs. Fyock, Mrs. Hinderliter, Mrs. Bradfield, Mrs.

Jim Peterson, Mrs. George 89th Birthday On December 15 By BERNICE HOLDEN A woman who has lived near or in Wellsville throughout her lifetime will observe her 89th birthday anniversary on Decent ber 15. She is Mrs. Cora Barnett Wellsville. Asked if she had any problems as a result of her birthday being so close to Christmas, her reply was, "Nothing serious.

I've been treated too nicely on my birthdays to object to that. But," she added, "it makes it harder on the other folks. I tell them sometimes they ought to let one present do it all." Mrs. Bamett and her husband were born in the same year in the Salem Hall School District where they later attended school and the oldtime literary societies. From Salem Hall, Mrs.

Bamett went to Wellsville High School. She has the distinction of being the first person to have three generations of her family graduate Auxiliary Contributes VFW Auxiliary voted several contributions last evening at the meeting conducted by Mrs. Rose Abbott. Included were $8 to the table and chair fund, the entry fee for the state VFW Bowling tournament in Lawrence, Jan. 12 and 13, and $10 for Mrs.

Victor Sowers, rehabilitation chairman, to use for Christmas cheer baskets. Mrs. Clarence McFadden and Mrs. Roy W. Lambert reported on recent schools of instruction they had attended.

The department president's December message was read. Mrs. Clarence Kecfer was appointed trustee pro- tern. Mrs. Viola Robinson, Americanism chairman, reported she has presented four flags to Brownie Troops.

Mrs. Abbott and Mrs. Henry Smart served refreshments. The Herald pays $5 every week for the best news tip turned in by reader. from W.H.S.

Hers was the third graduating class at Wellsville, the class of '91. Cora Batdorf and Jim Barnett were married in the home where she had been born and reared. This was on the farm east of Walnut Creek Cemetery, where the Eldon Taylor's now live. They owned the place for a few years, and then purchased the farm now the Gene Barnett's. It was here the couple reared their family.

They later moved to Wellsville, returned to a farm, then went back to Wellsville. Their children include Robert, who is deceased; Harry Barnett, Emporia; Mrs. Howard Culbertson, Sterling; Mrs. Clarence Coffman, Wellsville; Floyd Barnett, Olathe; Mrs. Mary Morganstein, Kansas City; Mrs.

Irwin Crawford, Paola; and Gene Barnett, Wellsville. There are also 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mr. Barnett is deceased. Throne, Mrs.

Robert Bird, Mrs J. N. Woods, Mrs. Hancock, Mrs Frank Everingham, Mrs. W.

Wilb's, Mrs. Frank Dowdy and Mrs. John Homer. Lynn Blow Andrew and Lucius Stratton were "charter babies." "It was not until our third meet ing that we chose our name," says Mrs. Stratton.

"Our aim has always teen to promote friendship among Christian neighbors We have had members from nearly every church group, ye never a serious quarrel and nev er a divorce among our mem bership. "During our first 25 years we nearly always brought some hand- wor.k or sewing. We pieced many quilts and comforters to give to the needy in our vicinity and to welfare in Ottawa. "We served lunches at dozens of farm sales to earn cash for charity and for flowers for the sick and bereaved families. Every winter we held an oyster supper for our husbands and children, and an ice cream social or picnic in July or August.

"Close to 100 ladies have been members. So many of them have answered the last roll call but will always be lovingly remembered by we who were privileged to enjoy their friendship." Mrs. Stratton closed with a portion of Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poem, "Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone, for this poor old earth must borrow its mirth, it has troubles enough of its own." Mrs. Stratton was elected presi dent; Mrs. Ralph Sand, vice president; and Mrs.

Orlis Cox, sec retary. Members learned identities of their secret pals during a gift exchange and drew new names. WILLIAMS DAIRY CREME Now Serving- Hamburgers 15c Each 15c Each Jolden Brown French Fries Onion Rings Delicious Molts and Shakes Foot Long Hot Dogs Pick Up a Phone Call From Home CH 2-9730 Hints From Heloise Cardboard Ends Drooping Drapes By HELOISE CRUSE Dear Heloise: The heading of my draw curtains began to droop and drop over so badly that I did not think I could use them any longer. 1 thought. what could I do? It dawned on me that I could put cardboard in them and it perhaps would help.

I cut lightweight cardboard the length and width of the pleats and took one or two pieces and tucked them up in each pleat. Now the folds look like new. No more drooping at all! M.D. Sr. Gals: This woman really has a bright idea.

Why waste our time removing our drapes, ripping them a 1 1 apart and putting anew heading in? This not only happens on older curtains but new ones also when our material is too heavy for the backing we buy to place in our heading. The cardboard works beautifully. If you are one who has washed or had your drapes dry cleaned and they are drooping (like we all do sometimes!) take a piece of cardboard and push it in that heading and see how wonderful it is. I suggest that you make the cardboard at least the height of the pleat plus an inch or two. This way the cardboard touches the rod itself and holds the pleat straight up! Love, Heloise HeloiM Zigzaggers Club Party Mrs.

Raymond Gibson, hostess for Zigzaggers Club Wednesday evening, directed Christmas games with a sewing angle for entertainment. Members displayed articles they had made and signed cards to send to members unable to be present. A gift exchange was held. The hostess served refreshments at the close. It was announced that Mrs.

Ralph Sand will entertain the club in January. Child Study Has Party Child Study Club Christmas party was Wednesday evening at Mrs. E. V. Meyer's home.

Mrs. T. E. Fleming, in charge of roll call, had each member read a Bible verse. In charge of the program was the social committee which includes Mrs.

Lelan Davis, Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Howard Garrison and Mrs. Walter Murray. As Mrs.

Davis read the Christmas story members sang carols )etween verses. There were game Mrs. Meyer read "The Night Before Christmas," and Santa Claus distributed gifts to those present. Dear Folks: Just a little personal note be cause so many of you inquire as to what I am doing right now. I am barefoot, hair in rollers and no make-up.

Today I down the Christmas decorations What a mess. No matter how carefully you think you put them away last year, it's still a job. I've been sitting on the floor trying to untangle the lights. we're in luck. None of the bulbs is missing! When I read your letters I only wish that I could look you righ in the eye, squeeze your hand, give you a crinkled smile (I've got 'em there too!) and tell you how much I love you all.

I am ovenvhelmed by the sweet let ters you send. So pour yourself that warmed- over cup of coffee and pretend that I am there drinking it with you. I'm in my own mind. God bless each and every one of you. Heloise P.S.

You better get your own decorations out! Dear Heloise: When making roasts, instead of putting your slice of onion over it, take about half of a medium onion and put it in your blender with about a cup of water. This will make a good onion juice thai you can pour over the meat, and this makes wonderful gravy, also. I blend a couple of cloves ol garlic the same way for my pork roasts. This not only adds a good flavor all through the meat bui it is wonderful when you have someone who objects to the onion or garlic. They never see it! You can add more water as you need it.

Agnes Joseph Dear Heloise: In regard to stains on stainles steel: At our church we keep a small cloth saturated with real butter in an ice box dish in the refrugera- tor. After cleaning the sinks with this cloth, we then take a dry cloth and polish them. This removed all of our stains and our sinks are still pretty. Mrs. Floyd Middleton Dear Heloise: For the members of the fam ily, small or grown-up, who cannot swallow a pill or tablet, place it in a teaspoon of applesauce and it's no trouble at all to swallow! You, Heloise, would be surprised at the number of grown ups who cannot swallow a pill with a sip of water.

Mrs. C. R. McClure Who's surprised? You hit the nail on the head when you told me that one! Heloise Make Broth If you save chicken giblets as you use broiler-fryers, you can store them in your freezer for a couple of months and then use the whole batch to make chicken iroth. Pie Topping Ever sprinkle pie meringue with flaked coconut before Downing? Pretty and delicious! This topping is good on any of the creamy pie fillings lemon, coconut, chocolate.

Under the Tree Wool Shirts PLAN MARCH VOWS Mr. and Mrs. Art Jensen, 517 S. Locust, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, to Richard D. Glenn, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Glenn, Lecompton. An early March wedding is planned. Miss Jensen and Mr. Glenn arc both employed in the Santa Fe offices in Topeka.

(Wright Photo) Presenting Dance Program Pupils of the Bernhardt School of Dance are presenting their annual Christmas Program for the patients at the Osawatomie State Hospital Saturday, Dec. 15. They will also present a program for the Cedar House Rest home residents on Dec. 16. Those participating are: Margaret Henning, Dee Ann Snyder, Lisa Birzer, Starlene Whitcomb, Janie Robson, Carla Pence, Bib- bi Birzer, Teresa Salb, Sondra Loyd, Mary Lou Brady, Sondra Clark, Joe Salb, Steve Salb, Kim Miller, Vanessa Wigglesworth, Betts Ellen McDonald, Patricia Gates, Donna Allen, Karen McArdle, Robin Riley, Vicki Lynn Hunt.

Dear Mom and Dad: If you want to give me a present give me a BOOK from DIODE'S OFFICE SUPPLY 310 S. Main CH 2-4800 Quick Trick Quick parfait from the pantry- shelf and freezer: mix drained crushed pineapple with undiluted frozen orange juice concentrate and layer between scoops of va- nila ice cream in tall glasses. Garnish with sprigs of mint and fresh cherries with stems on. THE OTTAWA HERALD Friday, Dec. 14, 1962 Rebekahs Hold Party Mrs.

William Boucek presided at the Rebekah Christmas party Wednesday evening in IOOF hall. Mrs. Frank Sargent was a guest. Plans were made for a party with the Odd Fellows Saturday night: The committee for tha't party is Mr. and Mrs.

Gail Nitcher and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan McFadden. Appointed to a committee to remember shut-ins were Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Loyd, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McFadden and Mrs. David Mathias. Mrs.

0. L. Breckenridge gave a report on the visitation to Baldwin Tuesday evening. The door prize went to Mrs. Minnie Shawver.

Serving refreshments were Mrs. Ivan McFadden, Mrs. 0. R. Marconett, Mrs.

Boucek and Mrs. Mathias. Tables were decorated with gum-drops. A gift exchange was held. Naomi Group Has Meeting Mrs.

Irene Shomber gave the study last evening for Naomi CWF group of First Christian Church, assisted by other members. Miss Nellie March was in charge of the worship service. Mrs. Pete Kinnison and Miss Esther Garrison were hostesses at Mrs. 0.

L. Rathjen's home. Mrs. Ned M. Roberts a guest.

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