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8 The Manhattan Mercury Friday, November tt, M5t Yesteryears-A Resume Quesf Club Continues Person a Is Of Lecrion Activities Study Of United States; Women's V. News MANHATTAN THE MERCURY squares with whipped cream, nuts, canny and coffee. The next meeting will be a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Earl Darby. Members will exchange gifts.

Worthy Grand Matron Guest Of Eastern Star A dinner served by the Blue Valley church women preceded the Manhattan Order of Eastern Star meeting Tuesday evening. A number of distinguished guests were honored. Autumn motifs relating to Thanksgiving decorated the tables and were used as favors. Officers in varicolored formals led by the flag bearers, Virginia Knauer and Wilms Berkihiser, marched into the room at 8 o'clock. Dora Bayles, worthy matron, and Kenneth Filby, worthy patron, presided.

A painting of the heroine, Adah, with sword and veil hung in the east The painting was done by Wanetta Ellis. Aenid Hill, worthy grand matron, most distinguished guest, was presented by Donna Kleiner, greeted by Theodora Kazantas singing "My God and and seated in the East. Other special guests were Rebecca Mae Ayers Crast, Bernadine Russell, Myra Wille, Bernadine McCoy, Madeline Sieverine, La-Verne Spears, Louise Musil, Delta Goheen and Leila Meredith. Worthy matrons present: Fern Walker, Clay Center; Betty Fritz, Leonard ville; Betty Beseau, St. Near and Dear recognition was given Alfred Wille, Wa-mego; H.

Musil, Blue Rapids; F. McCoy, Abilene; Paul Goheen, Manhattan; Edna Spears, Ross-ville; Bill Walker, Clay Center; H. Leonard, Topeka. Iva Webster, assisted by Frances Ekdahl, Emily Johns, Jac Nov. 12.

The David Baehrs, Min- neapolis, are the parents of a baby girl born October 9. They call her Kristen Ann. Both granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Baehr, 1016 Bertrand.

David Baehr was Gloria Jnhnmn of Dwlgbt. Special today and Saturdav. Half gallon carton Peter Pan Ice Cream only 59c. An assortment of deli cious flavors, Fruit Salad, Pepper-mint, Almond Toffee and a dozen Peter Pan Store, 1119 Moro. 48.1 Rummage Sale.

Saturdav. at thu Singer Building, 8:00 a.m. 46-1 Half gallon carton Peter' Pan Ice Cream only 59c, today and Saturday. Chocolate Divinity, Rum itaisin, EBEnoe and manv ntki flavors. Peter Pan Store.

111a Moro. 46-j Trip for Three Sisters Mrs. Ralph Shumaker, Alma, Mrs. Margaret Funk and Miss Lo-visa Hastings have returned from a trip together. The three sisters visited Miss Rose Shumaker 1 Camden, Ark and Mrs.

Funk's son Robert Funk Mrs. Funk. Jan. et and Stuart in Shreveport, La. Batteries for all hearing aids.

Graves Cut Rate Store. 45-8 We rent baby furniture. DEN-HOLM'S. 8-5123. 45-26 Bazaar and Bake Sale, Market, Nov.

21, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Soph Jr. AVMA Auxiliary. 45-2 Overnight Visit Frank J. Anneberg, Leavenworth, father of Frank Anneberg Wednesday night was a guest of the Anneberg family.

He left Thursday morning for Blythe, where he will apend some time with his daugh Mrs. Charles Graham and family. Olsburg Lutheran Swedish Supper, Friday Dec' 4th, Adults $1.50, children 75c. Ticket must be purchased by Nov. 30.

42-8 Shop Graves, the friendly store, for gifts and health aids. 45-3 Two Couples are Guests Mr. and Mrs. L. L.

Logsdorf entertained at dinner Thursday evening in their home, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Warner and Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Shankland. Quest Club's study of These United States was continued Wednesday afternoon with another pa' per. This one presented by Mrs Elva Brown whose topic was Art zona. Arizona Is a state of unus ual scenery and mild climate, she stated.

It is one of four states whose corners join. It is famous for its Grand Canyon! Painted Desert and Cacti said Mrs Brown, who showed pictures of many of Arizona's natural beau ties and displayed a desert rose of petrified gypsum, brought from Arizona by Mrs. H. E. Teagarden.

Several members of the club passed post cards around illustrating Arizona scenes. For roll call each on gave a fact about the state. The pro gram on Arizona was given in the home of Mrs. J. Rudbeck, hos tess, Mrs.

Guy Wells presided. During the social hour, Mrs. J. W. Honeywell, using the story of Thanksgiving and the Pilgrims conducted a mixer.

Mrs. Rudbeck served date USWV Dinner In Koller Hall At a Thanksgiving dinner Monday evening in Koller Hall the Junction City Camp and Auxiliary of United Spanish War Veterans were guests of Wilbur Samuels Auxiliary No. 13, Department of Kansas. Mabel McKee, Myrtle Stevenson, Golda Burgman and Eleanor Whitney were the dinner committee. Mrs.

McKee decorat ed the tables in the holiday Guests were Anna Meyers, Jamestown, department president, making her annual visit, Margaret Bridges, Josephine Cas-sity, Nora Darby and Mr. and Mrs. Odle, Junction City. Wilbur Samuel Camp and aux iliary members present: Dale. Jeannelle and Doug Mer- ritt; Ralph, Ileen, Ronnie, Tom my.

Carolyn and Cynthia Feld kamp; Emily Johns; Ellen Mc-Cord; Ruth Tobias; Emma Selby; Charley and Anna Reist; Blanche Stevenson and Jimmy: Erma Sebring; Mable Ransoph- er, Genevieve Hogue, Elite Paas; Delia Samuelson; Elsie and W. H. Baldwin; Marilla Kearns; Josephine Johns; Ivy Allen. Mr. Reist, after introducing the guests, gave a brief history of United Spanish.

American War events. Goldie Burgman presided. General Owter No. 3, was read by Lotta Baldwin. After a message from Mrs.

Meyers, Milwaukee, Wis. was selected the 1960 convention city for the National Encampment. Five and. 10 dollars respectively will be donated to the Christmas Cheer funds of Riley County Men tal Health Association and the Veterans Hospital In Topeka. Ivy Allen read a history of the U.S.

Flag. The American Legion Auxiliary held an Impressive initiation serv ice for four new members Monday evening. Women initiated are Mesdames James Kestner, Carl Carlson, Fred Streck and H. D. Sherley.

Mrs. George Batten served as initiating officer, with Mrs. E. G. Jackson lighting the candle of Justice, Mrs.

J. L. Thompson, the candle of Freedom, Mrs. Fred Larkln the candle of Democracy and Mrs. A.

W. Katz the candle of Loyalty; Mesdames C. L. Lovell, Guy Dailey, H. H.

Ruse and Bess Siwan soloist, also took part lu the service. Mrs. John Dickens is initiation chairman. Mrs. Ruwe told the group that the auxiliary membership for 1960 now stands at 205, and urged that the membership quota be reached by.

November 30, at which time the Department has a challenge to reach a membership of twenty thousand. The unit voted to order 6,500 poppies to be sold on the streets of Manhattan in May. A card shower was planned for Mrs. Fred Budden who is a pa tient In the hospital at Halstead. At the close of the business Ses sion, Mrs.

Walter Gage and Mrs. Bess Siwan presented a delightful program, in honor of the past president of the auxiliary. Mrs. Siwan began the program by sing ing with Mrs. Gage at the piano.

She then read a history of Pearce Keller unit compiled by Mrs. Andrew Brubaker, in which a single outstanding event was recorded for each year. The president for each succes sive year, during the reading of the history, was asked to supplement the history by telling other activities of the organization that year. Achievements of the auxiliary through the years have been many and varied as was reveal ed by the record. During one of the' early years of the organization, a tree was planted in the city park as a me morial to each local bov who had given his life in service of his Bayles was by courtesy of Mrs.

Hill. A gift was presented Mrs. Hill by Mrs. Zelma Root. Several officers and out of town guests also spoke before the meeting closed.

Sandwiches and coffee were served by Mildred Ray, Bertha Burliew; Lillian Bates, Grace Genevieve Hogue, Rose Child, Elaine Baxter, Clara Whipple, Lola Steele, Hilda Wallerstedt, Glen Bergman, A. Burliew, James Bates and Earl limited time only Delta Omega Entertains For Rushees "Getting to Know You" was the theme song for Delta Omega Chapter of ESA at its meeting Wednesday evening iiP the home of Mrs. Donald Hougland. Invita tions were in the "Getting to Know You" theme and the same idea prevailed throughout the evening as members of the chapter and rushees recited short autobiographies. Through these it was discovered that the paths of those in the group often have crossed, and all agreed that ours is a small world, indeed.

Thos present: Mrs. Paul 0'- Harra, Mrs. James Yonning Mrs. William Lowe, Mrs. Aldon Green, Mrs.

Robert Citta, rushees and Mrs. Wes Johnson, 1 Mrs. Roy Lumb. Mrs. Dick Zumbehl, Mrs.

Clifford Johnson, Mrs. Robert Pearson, Mrs. M. H. Houghton, Mrs.

Claude Sherbenou. Mrs Da vid Clark, Mrs. Robert Francis, Mrs. Ross Schimmels. Mrs.

Pres ton Gates and Mrs. I Robert Gott, members of the chapter. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Sherbenou assisted the hostess and Mr.

Gates, president, presided at the tea table. dub Program On Thanksgiving Eighteen Social and I Club members who met at the home of Mrs. Crosie Lolley Wednesday were served gingerbread, whip ped cream and coffee. Mrs. Dora Wood presided The chaplain, Mrs.

Gertrude McLeod gave two numbers, "Thanksgiving" and "Thanksgiving The main part of the program was an article pertaining to Queen Elizabeth, her work and her worries as a queen. This was read by Pearl Willyard. Laura Walden's number was "A Thanksgiving I won't Forget'1. A Thanksgiving poem by Anna Burson concluded the program. Ella Green conducted a cake naming contest.

On Dec. 16 Mrs. Lillie Jolley will be hostess of a one o'clock pot luck luncheon and gift ex change for club members. On Vacation Miss Mary Martha Downey of Kansas City is spending some of ner vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

P. Downey and ramuy. WERE $70oo 79" 4P WERE $795 5995 -39" Surprise Mrs. Lovell Four friends of Lovell arrived at her home just before lunch time Tuesday. With them they had all that was needed for a delightful luncheon to share with Mrs, Lovell and her mother, Mrs.

C. W. Ickes the occasion being Mrs. Lovell's birthday, anniversary. surprise was planned by Mrs.

Guy Dailey, Mrs. Hattie Thompson, Mrs. Ethel Brown and Mrs. Kay Hilla-brandt. Thfe afternoon was spent playing canasta.

Mrs. Smith says, you can't beat Mod-O-Day' iair -and spare-nylon special, 99c or $2.85 per box. 45-3 Irene Mills is back at the Primp Shop. Call 8-2468. 45-3 Irene Mills is back at the Primp Shop.

CaU 8-2468. 45-3 "My rugs and chairs look like new, cleaned with Blue Lustre. So easy to do." Rent our Rug Shampoo machine. Stearns Paint 315 Poyntz. 41-6 Raze Barracks Dale Culbertson, Ross McDon aid, Jim Charles Han sen, and Charles Davis went to Ft.

Riley Sunday where they met groups of men from Topeka, Junc tion City and Enterprise to tear down two barracks. The lumber from these buildings is to be used to help build two teachers' cottages at the Seventh-day Adven-tist Academy at Enterprse. Maytax Sales ana Service, Con de't 8-2350. Sl-ti Fabspray penetrates into body of fabric without clogging fabric pores, properly applied. Stearns Paint 315 Poyntz.

41-6 Rummage Sale, 8 a. Community House. Geology Gems 43-4 Mid-town on bus line: 2 room and bath 1st floor; furnished apt. $55 and lights. Hofsess Chaypell.

47-6 Irene Mills is back at the Primp ShoD. Call 8-2468. 45-3 Two Granddaughters Mr. nnA Mrs William Baehr of Miles City, announce the birth of a daughter, Karla Elaine, Want to look your very best for holiday festivities? Phone Gillett Beauty Shoo. 8-4323.

44-6 and uo country. Another good deed for the year was that of establishing a day nursery for the care of veteran's children. It was located in the Community house. After the flood nine boxes of clothing that weighed 70 pounds a gift of gratitude were sent to Germany for the hydraulic pumps sent here during the flood. The unit received National recognition that year for community service.

In more recent years, among the long list of services rendered for Community, State and Nation, have been those of providing gifts and money to the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center for. retarded children, and sewing for Riley County hospital. Pearce Keller unit was organized May 4, 1920. Mrs. Laura R.

Keller was honored to become the first president as she was the mother of Lt. Clede R. Keller, one for whom the post was named. Capt. Willis Pearce was the other.

During the social hour refreshments were served from a table centered with a bouquet of poppies. Mrs. Dailey, president of the auxiliary poured. Plan Program For I00F Home Olive Branch Rebekahs are in receipt of an invitation to attend the Nov. 20 meeting of Ruth lodge, Junction City.

This was read Tuesday night.1 Marguerite Cofield presided and a committee to plan a program and take a gift to the IOOF Home on Thanks giving, was appointed. The lodge voted to donate to the TB Fund. New officers elected are: Pau line Annis, noble grand; Hazel Katz, vice-grand; Helen Sargent, secretary; Jennis Frazer, finan cial secretary, Lena Mae Kelley, treasurer. In addition to a program mem bers will exchange gifts at the December meeting. The committee, Mabel Miller, Alta Faith.

Lana Yowell and Claudine Reddin served refresh ments to 35 members from a ta ble festive with" Thanksgiving dec orations. Attend Union Dinner Tom Quinn and Clarence Ber ends of Manhattan Building Trade 'Council attended a dinner Monday evening in the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Mo. The dinner was given in honor -of Harry S. Tru 'man who was presented the 1959 Murray and Green award by the AFL-CIO. Aw with vow, know fait aslFewDayB Miss Learning Announces Enaacrement nvfi.

TioHtirflrrn'i home was tht meeting place for the Zeta Omlcron cnapter at oei Taoaa T.alrAV WAS 111 charee of tBe program, entitled "Interpre- tation ot uve are being made for the diristmas Party December 16, at vJean Waldorf and Doris Badar- tcco, hostesses, servea reiresu-ments to the following: Loretta Marvin rai jai-uus, mvo ijelen Lonnine, Elizabeth Hawley, Joyce Lakey, Marie Hartke, llnda Ruhnke. Elaine Minnimen, 1 Xwila uraae, juaiaeue Doris Self, Jeanine Martinitz, Tanice Brown, and Betty Barch- ley. vAfter the meeting Helen Lonning passed chocolates announcing her engagement. Covered Dish Event For Club 'A covered dish luncheon Wednesday at the home of Mrs. John Simmer was attended by 14 members of the Smiling On Club and three guests, Mrs.

Belle Chandler, Mrs. Matie Logan and Mrs. Blanche Stevens. In the absence of Mrs. Maggie Martin who is ill, Mrs.

F. I. Gould conducted the business meeting. Georgia Tyson won the dub prize. To the next club meet-tag members are to bring gifts for the Institute of Logopedics in towels, sheets pillow cases, and other household linens.

A letter from Mrs. John Lewis who is ill in Topeka. was rfcad. The program centered around Thanksgiving. Mrs.

C. L. Lovell read an article, "Let Us Pause" and Mrs. John Annis read "Our Heritage." Sew Tuesday For Veterans of Foreign Wars Aux iliary members who sewed car-net raits and made cushion cov eys lor VA Hospitals Tuesday, are Mesdames: Franklin Coper, H. H.

Munger, Medora Flick, Dennis Barclay, Landon Rogers; Ralph Feldkamp, H. A Timma, Wilbur Wright, Laura Bell and Arthur Roehl. of the post and auxiliary are urged to use the national VFW Christmas seals to help maintain the program for the care of diseased and disabled veterans'' children. 1 New Members For Lucky 4H seven Lucky 4-H dub members met in Vmberger Hall Tuesday. This included eight new members: Stephanie Stout, Vickie QNell, Mary Kay Wauthier, Mary Sue Bolger, Susan Brady, Shirley Bolder, Mary Lynn, oeller, and Tom Quinn.

committee was appointed to make plans for a Christmas party. Mary Kay Puckett is chairman. Shirley Bolger and Sue Bradner are to assist her. Patty Walters is program chairman. Bene Kimsey gave a health talk "bout apples.

Sue Bradner told how to choose food aonles For music appreciation Mary Kay Puckett pantomined a record. Suzanne Barto spoke on maicnes and fire precautions, and Linda Kuhn led a discussion of parliamentary problems and practices. Luncheon Is Third In Series last in i ri. bridge luncheons wag given by Mrs. W.

B. Duncan and Mrs. A von Treba Tuesday in the. former's home. Guests were present fdr three tables of bridge after the luncheon.

Berries, fruit, acorns and leaves with a pair of turkeys, formed the centerpiece. Tallies and name cards also ere designed in a Thanksgiving motif. Prescriytb She? i 3 Pharmacists en Duty for Prompt, Courteous Service. PIJOMPI FREE DELIVERY Emergency Phones JE 9-2674 PR 84264 I Registered Pharmacists' Emmett F. Chartier W.

H. Frazier Justus Ball 110' Sooth Fourth Telephone PR. 8-5823 queline Crabs, Marjorie Rose- baugh and Almira Budden gave the color symbols of the stations. The social committee for December includes: Gertrude Rush, Ethel Roderick, Mable Mugler, Ora Olive Kipfer, Ada Scott, Ruth McAninch, Wanetta Ellis and Margaret Johnson. E.

L. Alter of the coaching committee announced a meeting for new members at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 in the hall. Katherine Tucker and i 1 a VanBlarcum were substitute offi-ers.

The chapter accepted an invitation to attend Friendship night in Clay Center, Nov. 23. Miss Bayles related the sentiments and privileges of the Thanksgiving season naming security, love, faith, loyalty, courage, hope, charity, tolerance, peace an immortality as among the most important of these. Mrs. Hill's address concerned fi delity and station of Adah.

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