Judge Donaldson recalls 1947 piano lessons and music therapy
In a 25 Years Ago feature, Donaldson remembers taking piano lessons in 1947 while Neosho County attorney. He prized Bach and Beethoven, found piano relaxing, and later shared music with his daughter Nancy Patton and grandchildren. The family remains musically inclined and plans to catalog their record collection.
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George W. Donaldson
The
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Lois Erickson
Donaldson
Dwight “Duke” Wallingford
Nancy
Nancy Patton
Neosho County
Myrtle Nelson
Nelson
Tonnie
Julie
Laura
Janet Donaldson
San Francisco
Calif
Donaldsons
S. Wilson
Judge Donaldson
Cheyenne
Wyo
Owner Miffed Is Told She Looks Like Her Dog
A reader relates a dinner party incident in which a comment about people resembling their pets sparked offense. The writer worries if describing someone as having a pug nose and curly hair was unflattering. The column suggests keeping such remarks to oneself and hints at broader etiquette on tipping and service.
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Ann Landers
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Hett Elliott Nuptials Planned for April
The Rev and Mrs Paul R Hett announce engagement of their daughter Nancy Catherine Hett to Michael Jon Elliott son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Elliott Parsons. Both graduates of Parsons High School in 1970 with Nancy attending Westmar College in Le Mars Iowa Elliott employed by El
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Paul R. Hett
W. 7Th
Nancy Catherine Hett
Michael Jon Elliott
Gerald Elliott
Parsons
Miss Hett
Elliott
Parsons High School
Westmar College
le Mars
Iowa
Round Table Study Club Elects Officers
The Round Table Study Club elected new officers at the home of Mrs. Harold Anderson. Elected were Mrs. Floyd Heath president, Mrs. Anderson vice president, Mrs. Charles Day secretary, and Mrs. Floyd Potter treasurer. Kott Implement of Parsons. The wedding is scheduled April 21 at the Otterbein United Methodist Church.
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Round Table Study Club
Harold Anderson
S. Rutter
Floyd Heath
Anderson
Charles Day
Floyd Potter
Kott Implement
Parsons
Otterbein United Methodist Church
Check Your Diamonds and Remember to Count
A reader advises counting diamonds when jewelry is cleaned and to get a receipt, recounting a missing stone that was replaced after the store admitted the error. The note warns to check valuables and keep records. Additional letters share homemaking tips and memories of wartime cooking.
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Heloise
Education Value Shown in Lesson by Women’s Missionary Group
The Women’s Missionary Association of the United Brethren Church met in the church annex for a lesson on education as a Christian ministry. Mrs Max Grogan led, stressing Christ as the Great Teacher and the value of education in faith work.
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Women's Missionary Association of the United Brethren Church
Velma Grogan
Joe Harlow
Bill Holman
Elmer Mathews
Tires and safety lessons from a cross country drive
The author recounts a tire blowout on a Washington to Philadelphia trip and surveys three tire types bias ply belted bias and radial. Bias ply costs less wears faster and runs hotter belted bias offers cooler longer mileage and two or more belts radial is costly offers best road grip and wear but may not fit rims or steer easily without power steering.
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Washington, D.C
Philadelphia
Oranges For Dessert
A charming walk through a country inn kitchen in England features a striking orange dessert with candy-peel, orange liquor, and mint. The piece also includes tire advice and winter driving tips about snow tires and studded tires, noting bans in five states.
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England
Friday Social Calendar Bridges and Meetings in Chanute
Social calendar lists events for Friday January 12 including Chanute Country Club bridge at 1 30 p m Miriam Circle and Rebekah lodge at North Malcolm Community Center 730 p m Senior Citizens at Central Park Building covered dish luncheon 1130 a m Devoted Mothers Club at 606 W Pine 115 p m Stark Women’s Society of Christian Service at United Methodist Church 2 p m.
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Chanute Country Club
Miriam Circle
Rebekah Lodge
North Malcolm Community Center
Central Park Building
Devoted Mothers Club
Joe Turner
W. Pine
Stark Women’s Society of Christian Service
United Methodist Church
Lemon juice prevents browning of peeled fruit
Lemon juice stops browning in sliced apples pears and bananas. Dip the pieces in juice or pour it over the fruit to keep them from turning brown.
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