Dear Ann Landers column readers share advice and letters
A collection of reader questions covers quitting smoking pleas, gambling schemes, parenting a retarded child, and seeking guidance from Ann Landers. The page includes humorous answers about mint substitutes, prudent gambling limits, and resources from advocacy groups for mentally retarded individuals.
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Ann Landers
Prairie Hens to Install Officers At Yale Party
Prairie Hens Home Demonstration Unit will install officers during their Christmas dinner party on December 19 at 7 30 p.m. at the Luau Inn. Fourteen members attended the recent meeting hosted by Mrs. Jack McAtee at 1608 George with Mrs. Charles Barton as co host. Vice president Mrs. Robert Peat led the meeting with special guests Mrs. Gene Sonnenberg and Mrs. Harold Martin. Devotions were by Mrs. McAtee, hostess prize went to Mrs. Robert Crossland and a Secret Sister gift was given to Mrs. Barton.
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Prairie Hens Home
Luau Inn
Jack McAtee
George
Charles Barton
Robert Peat
Gene Sonnenberg
Harold Martin
McAtee
Robert Crossland
Barton
Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe From Cooks Corner
A recipe for strawberry cheesecake with gelatin, cream cheese, sugar and vanilla, folded with whipped topping and strawberries. Crust made from crushed graham crackers and melted margarine, pressed into a pan and sprinkled with leftover crumbs. Includes note inviting readers to send recipes for a $1 prize and judging by reader interest.
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Philadelphia
Eastern Stars Elect New Officers Tuesday
Mrs. William EB Kelley was elected Worthy Matron of Finney Chapter No 359 OES at the Masonic Temple meeting Tuesday night. New officers include W E Kelley as Worthy Patron and Mrs Jerome Stonehacker as Associate Matron with Jerome Stoneacker as Associate Patron. Public ceremony installing officers set for Sunday December 20 at 2 pm in the Masonic Temple.
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William EB. Kelley
Finney Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
W. E. Kelley
Jerome Stonehacker
Jerome Stoneacker
Raymond Heer
Clayton Ludwig
Douglas Tedrow
Pat Crane
Eastern Star
Harold Collier
Ruth Ruckel
Douglas Crotty
Kansas Cbs
Ruckel
Hazel (Wheeler) Wood
Laura Peddicord
Martha Leatherman
Vera Coffman
Mae Welsh
Margaret Wagner
Juanita Counsell
Ada Mae Tull
Wichita
Bob Mechain
Leota Walker
Lee Selichnow
Christmas Bean Bag Toys for Parties and Games
Christmas Hints describe making bean bag toys from denim or sailcloth scraps. Cut two eight inch fish shaped pieces, embroider facial features on the right side, stitch edges, turn, stuff with beans, wheat or rice, and close. Ears and a bow may be added. use for stockings or hopscotch with chalk lines.
Rebekahs Entertain At Yale Ten Christmas Party
The Rebekah annual Christmas party for shut in members featured carol singing visiting and gift exchanges. Noble Grand Lois Riggs welcomed 30 members and guest Mary Woerner plus Mrs. Jim Riley from Canon City Colorado. Alta Bramhall offered response. Each guest received a corsage of miniature poinsetties. Refreshments were served at a tea table centered with red and white poinsettias and glow candles.
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Rebekah
Noble
Lois Riggs
Mary Woerner
Canon City
Colo
Jim Riley
Alta Bramhall
Double Corn Sticks from Cornbread Batter
A recipe noting that double-corn sticks are made by adding drained canned whole kernel corn to cornbread batter. Use about half a cup of corn per half dozen sticks. Fashion stick pans from foil for baking.
Calendar of Social Events
A weekly calendar lists fraternal lodge, grange, shrine club, and civic group gatherings. Events include first degree work, Christmas parties, gift exchanges, piano recitals, luncheons, and social meetings across venues such as Plymell Community House, Warren Hotel, Civic Center, Flamingo Restaurant, Co-op Center, and Post Home. Public invitations extend to Elks Memorial Service and HDU Christmas shows, with multiple hosts and times through Monday.
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Fridat Tyrian Lodge
Magonie Temple
Ivanhoe Valley Grange
Plymell Community House
Russell
Civic Center
Garden City Shrine Club
Warren Hotel
Clul Center
Alpha Tau
Flamingo
Rainbow Foon
Christmas Park
Mia
Henry Owen
Downine’s. Elks
Elks Hall
HDU
Finney County
Hdus
John King
B. Fulton
Sorosis Club
Jim Pinegar
N. Std
W. F. Stoeck
Acorn Club
Ruth Ruckel
Twentieth Century Book Club
J. O. Carter
Garden Club
Fritz Sauer
Crat Bay
American Legion
Post
Agencies Probe Lives book review at Monday Club
Mrs. Hood led a discussion of The Naked Society by Vance Packard for 21 members and two guests. She outlined the book’s warning about government and private investigators eroding privacy, praised Packard’s impact, and noted other readings. Logopedics Speech Clinic benefit planned. next host is Mrs. Stoeckly.
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Mrs. Hood
Naked Society
Leroy Hood
Monday Club
Howard Smith
L. A. Baugh
Vance Packard
W.F. Stoeckly
Pat’s Drive
Alpha Tau to Give Cookies At Christmas
Alpha Tau Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. John Hoffs home where Mrs. Larry Mowry presented Art of Dress tips. The group planned baskets of cookies and gifts for Garden City elders and raised 100 for Cancer Research. A Christmas party for members Dee was announced at Flamingo Restaurant Rainbow Room.
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Alpha Tau
Alpha Tau Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
John Hoff
Larry Mowry
Garden City
Service Committee
Dee
Rainbow Room
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