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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1968
Page
8
Dear Rug Pulled recounts a mother’s manipulation causing a nervous breakdown scare and a daughter’s eventual independence. A reader criticizes Ann Landers for mockery over burial advice, prompting Landers to defend humor as a tool and discuss faith and support. The column closes with a teaser for readers to mail their problems for guidance.
Convenience drives new food: oranges are processed into frozen concentrate mixed with a stabilizer, whipped into a foam, dried into crystals that dissolve in water. Production is rising though not yet common in markets.
A bridal shower honored Suzanne Saffels, bride-elect of Patrick Gravitt, at the home of Mrs. Ted Drees in Topeka. Forty guests attended as gifts were opened. colors blue and white were used in decorations and refreshments. a bell shaped cake trimmed in blue complemented the theme.
Loyal Workers Sunshine Club plans a Friday picnic at the home of Mrs. Emma Finke at 2322 Tonio Rd. Fourteen members were entertained at a coffee Friday Aug. 3 hosted by Mrs. Lula Borgman at 801 N. 4th with Mrs. Ina Huckstadt assisting and Mrs. Anna Joseph directing recreation. Mrs. Fern West won the prize.
The Banks family of 707 St John names their daughter Janell Diane born August 4. Aimed readers are urged to return any notice cards from Garden City Telegram and to watch local grocery ads for meat savings.
Maraschino cherries become creative candle holders for a chocolate cherry cake recipe. The article shares a butter cake texture, pink frosting idea, and step by step instructions for baking, assembling, and decorating a birthday cake.
Mrs. Robert Nelson of 2201 N. 8th shares a cheese pineapple salad recipe. Ingredients include pineapple sugar lemon jello, grated cheese nuts and whipped cream. Instructions note boiling the pineapple mix then folding in cheese and nuts. Readers urged to send unusual recipes to Dennis Harness, Garden City Telegram editor, with payment per published recipe.
Mrs. Ruth Ball hosted Country Friends Friday afternoon with sixteen attendees. Fifteen members and one guest, Mrs. Frank Crase, were present. Mrs. F. C. Feldman presided and a card was sent to former member Mrs. T. A. Spence of Adams City Colorado. Members listed include Della Hands Maude Hands Mary Keller Marvel Lightner Blanche Harms Bessie Moore Ella Rundell Hattie Stone Nelle Cowgill Elmer Haas Charles Voth C. A. Quaken Bush. Feldman will entertain September 13.
Mrs Clinton Beard of Bartlesville Oklahoma and Mrs J W Revere with daughters Susan and Betty of Huntington Beach California will arrive Wednesday to visit Dr and Mrs L A Baugh at 105 EB Hackberry. Mrs Beard and Mrs Revere are daughters of the Baughs.
New York AP outlines practical home electricity safety for women focusing on appliance labels, double insulation, cord handling, fuse safety, and when to call a licensed electrician. Guidance covers plugs, outlets, octopus wiring risks, and staying safe around wet surfaces and power tools.
Nectarines are in peak season and resemble peaches with plum traits. Eggplants squash variety, including Zucchini Acorn Patty Pan, are best now. select plump, firm produce and refrigerate after harvest. Spices like cinnamon face higher prices due to shorter supply from Indonesia and Saigon.
Eleven members of Lincoln Godwell EHU were entertained in the home of Mrs Ralph Fyé. Mrs George Bishop assisted, and Mrs Hazel Morris and Mrs W E Leavitt attended. Mrs W M Miller led plans for a fair booth with Mrs Henry Gillan to host September 3.
Social events calendar lists a meeting at Hall and lodge activities. An Odd RES chapter board meeting and Multeecles AC Bat Prosis gathering are noted alongside a swimming party at the Mel ae Pool with tentative times and locations.
Happy Homemakers EHU observed its 25th Gold Seal Awards on Monday afternoon at the 4 H Building. Mrs George Metz and Mrs Elza Caldwell attached a star award to the unit charter. Mrs Charles Clemon Jr hosted 15 members and three children as Mrs DeRemus led a study on small appliances and care. Douglas Gillan reported on international relations as a World Explorers member. Mrs Clyde Sheaks explained 254 new state laws and voting procedures. Hostess duties and fair planning were assigned for Finney County Fair activities.
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