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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1963
Page
5
Reader laments nerve strain as father clippings Ann Landers daily, while others discuss autism notes, ex- boyfriend watch back, and a social coffee party in Garden City with Mrs Don Messenger hosting and 14 attendees.
Carolyn Jane Cillan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry v. Parkin of Scott City, engages to David Christopher Gough, son of Dr. and Mrs. James Dean Gough of Chanute. Both to graduate from the University of Kansas in June, with Carolyn a former Miss Kansas and Wheat Queen. They plan to marry August 3 at the First Christian Church in Scott City.
Gertrude Mosely hosted the Royal Neighbors Social Club luncheon for 20 members at 211 N. Std. Co hosts were Mrs. Charles Chalmers Ruth Evans and Addie Thompson. Frank Gillenwater presided. Devotions and recreation were led by Mosely. Members planned a trip to the convention in Great Bend. Finnup Seeds supplied flower bedding plants and produce including tomato plants cabbage pepper strawberry rhubarb asparagus gladiola canna.
Progressive Home Demonstration Unit will sponsor a food sale and rummage sale on April 27 at the Dickenson Building. Mrs Bill Rapp gave the lesson on food for oldsters stressing health and mental vigor beyond surviving to age 80. Mrs Donald Vaughn hosted the unit at her home assisted by Mrs Lawrence Holmstrom with Mrs Angell Glant presiding. Attendees included Mrs John J. Miller Mrs Wilbur Ulrich and Mrs Ron Olemon. Next meeting will be with Mrs Ben Holcomb on May 10 at 2 p.m.
Mrs Robert Brungardt hosted 14 members of the Nite Lites Home Demonstration Unit at 1212 Coward Tuesday night with Mrs Dallas Enslow as co host. A health report urged balanced diets for aging parents and a lesson on food for oysters followed. A May 2 fundraising feature was planned during the business session led by Mrs LeRoy Vannaman. Recreation was by Mrs Don Thome. Prizes went to Mrs Lottie Lane and Mrs Melvin Fry received the Secret Sister gift.
Personal paragraphs report multiple births including a grandson Matthew Milton born Palm Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Karl Robert of Forest Park I and a granddaughter Cynthia Lea born to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Krentz of Plano Illinois. Also noted are family visits, travel from Albuquerque for a death in the Vincent family, Easter gatherings, and a new baby Brian William born to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ulrich of Euless Texas.
Mrs. Howard Woertendyke led devotions for 19 members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union in the Church of the Brethren. District meeting reports from Wichita were read by Mrs. Lena Rouse, Mrs. Ivan Baldin, and Mrs. Oliver Brechisen. A lesson was given by Mrs. Bryant Garnand with guest Mrs. Don Peckham. Remembrances planned for high school graduates and expenses approved. Lilac centerpiece on refreshments. Hostesses listed.
Twenty four members of the Fortnightly Club met at Downing's on Tuesday afternoon for the final meeting until fall. Pastel candles and spring flowers adorned the refreshment table. Hostess committee included Mrs. O M Patterson, Mrs. Alvin Dewey, Mrs. Harold Carlson, Mrs. James Dunn Sr, and Mrs. W M Newnerburg. Miniature May baskets served as favors. Retiring President Mrs. Robert Fenton gave the welcome and Mrs. Ted Altman became a new member.
Calendar of social events lists meetings and gatherings from various groups. Items include Methodist Woman's Society circle meetings, a KnotHole Baseball sponsors gathering at 8 p.m., United Presbyterian Women, Ladies events at Civie Center, and several local clubs with times and hosts across Garden City. It notes a change of place for Aurora Study Club and lists dining, dances, and luncheons with venue details.
Mrs Deryle Mosty led a foods lesson for 14 members of the Garden City Home Demonstration Unit at Mrs LeRoy Anderson’s home 307 Evans Wednesday night. The speaker urged older people to ensure calcium intake and milk remains essential for health and mental vigor. Mrs Duane West ran the business meeting and Mrs Jerry Collier assisted as hostess.
Dodge City hosts the Kansas Genealogical Society meeting in the Hostess Room of Western Light and Telephone Co. Coffee and doughnuts greet attendees at 9 am, with a 9 30 am program led by Mrs. A F Hartman Isabel. Helen McCullough of Wadsworth speaks on forming a Family Association. Participants visit the genealogical library and view mimeograph and copying demonstrations. Attendees from Garden City include Mrs. Ivan Baldwin, Mrs. Anna Staley, Mrs. Lawrence Wasson, and treasurer Mrs. Coy Farrell.
Essex HDU will hold a Saturday afternoon cleanup at Eminence Cemetery. On Wednesday afternoon eleven members met at Mrs. Hugh Concannon’s home with Mrs. Maude Killion as guest. A food for older persons lesson was given by Mrs. Joe York. Plans were made for a safety contest at Theoni School. Mrs. J M Concannon led games. prizes went to Mrs. F A Dickenson and Mrs. Effie Scott. Special gifts were received by Mrs. Guy Rhodes and Mrs. Harry Reed.
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