Respect Promotes Self Worth in Children Says Grace Stanistreet
Grace M. Stanistreet of Adelphi University urges mutual respect between parents and children to sustain a child’s self worth. She notes laughter at mispronunciations harms confidence and that attentive listening reveals a child’s desires. Rules and a trusting, affectionate atmosphere guide behavior and safe learning.
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Grace M. Stanistreet
Children’s Centre For Creative Arts
Adelphi University
Garden City
N.Y
Edna Soledad
Dear Heloise lightens readers with home tips and kids
A collage of letters to Dear Heloise offers practical kitchen and parenting advice. Readers share tips on saving biscuits and draining condiments, managing children's behavior, and balancing service with politeness, all framed by the columnist’s gentle practical tone.
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Heloise
Susie Gillett
Sewing in the 70s and related Extension pamphlets
The county Extension office offers publications by Kansas State University specialists on fabrics and textiles including Sewing in the 70s Bonded or Laminated Fabrics Sheets and Crepes. Macrame by Zoe Slinkman and What to Wear Where by Naomi Johnson are also available.
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Zelda Zimmerman
Kansas State University
Naomi Johnson
Sunflower Unit Tours Severy For Bad Company Film Set
Ten members of Sunflower Extension Homemakers Unit toured Severy to view film set elements for Bad Company. Facades remain between buildings, while dirt and wooden sidewalks were removed. The group saw a 1900 hotel and an 1886 Masonic lodge site on the main street. They lunch, then visited Fall River reservoir before returning. Mrs. V C Steele, president, led the session noting Love Inc. is collecting old newspapers.
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Sunflower Extension Homemakers Unit
Severy
Fall River Reservoir
V. C. Steele
Love Inc
Some Women Smoke Cigars Regularly Now
New York AP dispatch notes a social trend with 100000 plus U S women now smoking cigars regularly based on industry sources. The piece weaves in Cicero’s five social mistakes and quotable lines from Thurber and others. It also offers brief career snapshots of celebrities before fame.
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New York
U.S
Cicero
Teachers Welcome New District 413 Staff at Chanute Event
The Chanute National Education Association hosted a reception in Central Park Building for new teachers in Unified District 413. Paul Blecha CN EA president led the affair with Donna McIntire chairing the refreshment committee, aided by Lois Mee and Elizabeth Pieper.
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Chanute National Education Association
Central Park Building
Donna McIntire
Central Park
Paul Blecha
CNEA
Lois Mee
Elizabeth Pieper
Circle Learns About Musicians
Mrs. Jim McCoy led Colfax Baptist Evening Circle at 916 W 10th in a home study on faithinfluenced music. The session covered George Beverly Shea and Johnny Cash, with I Samuel 3 read aloud and prayers offered by members. Refreshments for 13 members and guests followed.
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Jim McCoy
Colfax Baptist Evening Circle
George Madill
W. 10Th
George Bareis
Clyde Tunnell
Zuccini Adds Meal Variety
Zuccini can add color and variety to a menu. This summer squash is cucumber shaped with dark green skin. Choose 6 to 7 inch fruits, young flesh and seeds for quick cooking. Grilled zuccini with butter herb sauce cooks in 15 to 20 minutes, skewered or paired with tomatoes.
Zucchini in Sour Cream Dill Sauce
Wash and trim zucchini then quarter lengthwise and cut into chunks. Cook in chicken stock until just tender, shaking to prevent sticking. Boil off excess liquid, remove from heat, stir in sour cream and dill or chives, then serve immediately.
Shrine Dinner for Membership at Masonic Temple
The Golden Shrine 8 White Shrine of Jerusalem held its annual membership dinner at the Masonic Temple with Mrs V C Steele leading the program. The Sweet Adelines chorus in mint green outfits performed a variety of numbers as 70 members and guests attended.
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Golden Shrine 8
White Shrine of
Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
V. C. Steele
Sweet Adelines Chorus
Stray Dogs Inherit Spinster's Millions
The Broward County Court settled Eleanor Ritchey estate heirs to 150 stray dogs. About $18 million total assets, mostly Quaker State stock, will fund care for the dogs until final death or 20 years, then pass to Auburn University for small animal disease research.
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla
Eleanor E. Ritchey
Quaker State Refining Corp
Broward County
Quaker State
Miss Ritchey
Philip Bayer
Auburn Research Foundation
Auburn University
Alabama
Ann Landers Readers Propose Motorcycle Warnings Or Freedom
A selection of reader letters critique Ann Landers on motorcycle safety and parental limits. Contributors cite fatalities and near misses, while one writer praises a firm stance and another shares a mother’s stern hunger for strawberries over her children. The column ends with Ann’s reflective reply on parenting and self indulgence.
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Dear Ann Landers
Monroe
Midh
Evening News
N.W
Ann Landers
Chicago
Chic
Wash Basin Moves Again Into Bedroom
The bedroom lavatory reemerges as a practical, economical alternative to crowded baths. Katherine Meyer of Kansas State University Extension notes the trend recalls old washstands with pitchers and bowls while modern vanities offer storage, varying finishes, and adjustable sizes to fit space and grooming needs.
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Katherine Meyer
Kansas State University Extension
Yesteryear
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Hal Boyle
James Thurber
Belle Davis
Rock Hudson
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Howard Cosell
Allen Drury
Jackie Gleason
Atlantic City
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Chanute
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