Ex Wife Invades Parents Home and Frays Family Ties
A reader asks how to handle an ex wife who shows up at his parents’ house and stays connected to the family. Ann Landers advises coordinating visit times with his parents and leaving politely if the ex is present. A teen boy seeks help for his awkward phase and acne, and Landers reassures him that he is normal and patient is key.
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Ann Landers
Ann
Cora
Lester
Connecticut
Dear Ann Landers
Christmas Candy Door Wreath and Quick Coffee Tips
Readers share a kid friendly wreath craft using a clothes hanger and wrapped candies, plus tips for improving instant coffee flavor by boiling method. A long letter section covers wig securing with hairspray, a humorous “Letter of Laughter” about income and a chef hat laundry trick using a balloon for cap sizing.
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Heloise
Childhood Life Told By Mrs Johnson
Service Guild of Zion Lutheran Church met in educational rooms Tuesday evening. Mrs Emma Johnson spoke, telling of her childhood life in Sweden. Mrs Minnie Burkhart read the Twelve Popular Carols and the group sang. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served to 15 members and one guest.
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Service Guild of Zion Lutheran Church
Eva Mae Storch
Emma Johnson
Sweden
Minnie Burkhart
Soreh
Agnes Zimmerman
Barney-Wall Vows in Iola at First Baptist Church
Brenda Lou Barney and John Wall wed at First Baptist Church Iola with double ring ceremony. Families from Humboldt Iola and Pittsburg attended as the couple plans to live in Iola while both study at Allen County College.
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Barney—Wall
Iola
First Baptist Church
Brenda Lou Barney
John Wall
Gerald R. Barney
Humboldt
Elsie B. Wall
Howard C. Wall
J. L. Robbins
Carol Hays
Douglas Cummins
Pittsburg
Allen County College
Otterbein Women Hold Christmas Themed Circle Meetings
Otterbein United Methodist Church circle members meet with multiple groups exchanging devotions, stories, and treats. Esther circle met at Lois Jackson’s home with 16 attendees. First United Methodist Church held a session at Don Tucker’s home with 11 members and two guests, including a Christmas story. Earlton EHU held a salad luncheon and gift exchange with officer installations. Martha circle gathered at 131 West 7th for a covered dish lunch and prayer service.
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WSCS
Otterbein United Methodist Church
Esther
Lois Jackson
W. Main
Luke
Edith
Elizabeth Circle
First United Methodist Church
Don Tucker
N. Western
Sharralyn Webb
Kenneth Simmons
David David
Larry Nelson
Ed Ingram
Earlton Ehu
Ralph Seidl
Dean Dighero
Wayne Stitt
Bill Fairchild
Jennie Nelson
Martha Circle
Kathryn Shike
Mary Walkley
Nelson
Hoyt Lefever
Social Calendar Evening Events and Meetings
On Monday December 18 events include Past Presidents Parley and Orchid Buffet at geen Lodge 100F Hall at 7 30 p m. Women's Arts and Crafts at Central Park Community Building 9 a m to noon with supplies and cookie exchange. Ladies of Elks supper 6 30 p m and meeting 7 30 p m.
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Geen Lodge
Central Park
Ladies of Elks
WSCS Luncheon at Big Creek Chapel
Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Big Creek Chapel for a noon luncheon on Tuesday with Mrs. Winnie Russell and Mrs. Charles Elston as hostesses. A holiday program included readings from Argentina and Rhodesia, a Christmas love offering, and a gift exchange.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
Big Creek Chapel
Winnie Russell
Charles Elston
Ralph Reinhardt
Angleton
Argentina
Lou Reinhardt
Franklin Hayworth
Floyd
Mary
Rhodesia
Arnold Summerville
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Esther Tallman
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Bill Johnson Furniture
North Highland
Farmers Discount Center
West Cherry
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Foster Clothing CO
East Main
Tracy
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Ward's Bootery
Wurtz Furniture Mart
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