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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1961
Page
3
Reader queries range from a wife asked to lend her husband for a friend to a difficult gift gift giver roommate and a nagging mother in law. Advice emphasizes firm no, boundaries, and polite but clear refusals with practical coping tips.
Mrs. Ronnie Hummer read the Christmas story at the Epsilon Jotas meeting held Tuesday night at Mrs. Gene Osborn’s Ballinger Street home. Co-hostess Mrs. Earl Pile helped, gifts were exchanged, a silver Christmas tree decorated the room, and 13 members attended with new pledges Mrs. Jack Bott Mrs. Norman Staats and Mrs. Ray Riggs.
Mrs. Harry Oswalt Sr. left for Phoenix after her mother Mrs. Guy Chapman died. Anaesthetist Margaret Reimer of St. Catherine Hospital departs for Chicago to attend a workshop for state treasurers of the National Association of Nurse Anesthetists and will return to the hospital Monday.
Sequoyah Home Demonstration Unit held a Christmas party at Mrs. Don McMillan home in Eminence Rt. Mrs. Lee Selichnow led the Christmas story The Black Madonna Mrs. Earl Gardiner installed officers for Mrs. Calhoon president Mrs. McMillan vice president Mrs. Guy Moore secretary Mrs. Orval Reece treasurer and Mrs. Dale Edelblute reporter New members Mrs Ross Blackford and Mrs George Anderson joined Hostess prizes went to Mrs J D Adams and Mrs Anderson Gifts were exchanged during the gathering.
District president Mrs Frank Patterson of district 44 visited Rebekah Lodge No 550 in Copeland on Tuesday. Guests included Mrs Minor Garetron, Copeland, and Mrs Eldon Smroth, Cimarron. New officers for 1962 were listed and the district school of instruction will be held in Garden City on Feb 14. A $10 Christmas gift was given to the Rebekah and Oddfellow Home in Manhattan.
Dates softened in water with raisins and glazed fruit mix. Dry mix folded with oats, flour, salt, soda. Butter and sugar creamed then eggs and vanilla added. Combine, chill, drop by teaspoonfuls, bake 375 for 10 to 12 minutes. Yields about 72 cookies. Recipe by Mrs Brennaman with contest prize note.
The Ada White group of the First Christian Church held a Christmas meeting and gift exchange Monday night at Mrs. B. J. Logan’s home. Devotions from Luke were led by Mrs. K. E. Correll, with readings of Christmas in My Heart. The program featured Ed Whitmer singing Star of the East and Silent Night was sung by the group. Twenty members attended with guests, and a recap story What Do You Want For Christmas concluded the event.
Mennonite Brethren Women’s Mission Circle held a Christmas dinner for 12 at the Elite Cafe Chinese room. Mrs. Floyd Born gave devotions. Carol singing led by Mrs. Harold Brandt. readings by Mrs. Eugene Kopper. a trio sang. Mrs. Eugene Karber ran games. members shared first Christmas away from home. Guests included Mrs. Terry Tyler Mrs. Bill Wilson and Mrs. Sylvester Smith. Gift exchange and Secret Prayer Sisters disclosed.
Garden City Gals HDU met at Mrs. Dean Nolte’s home for a Christmas party with 21 members attending. Hostesses assisted by Mrs. Dale Roark Mrs. George Hayden and Mrs. Deryle Mosely. Christmas story devotion and two contests followed a business meeting planning for the year with a Christmas greeting letter from Kathryn Sughrue. Gift exchange closed the evening amid thanks for flowers and sympathy cards.
Friday events include Newcomers Couples Bridad at 8 pm with Don Petty arranging reservations. High School Dance 9 to 11. Bainatler Hugoton basketball game at Civic Center. Saturday offers pancake and sausage fry at Lions Club center. many Christmas parties and gift exchanges at Civic Center and various clubs. Acorn Club and Garden View Group meet, Santa attends. Sunday listings continue with Legion, Chamber guest night, and East Eastern Star installation.
Essex HDU held a Christmas luncheon at Mrs. L. R. Kester's home for 13 members. Yuletide decor and gifts were exchanged, Mystery Pals revealed, and new names drawn. Prizes went to Mrs. Kenneth Armstrong and Mrs. Joe York. a Christmas basket was prepared for a needy family. Hostess for the Jan. 10 meeting at 513 N. 8th is Mrs. Owen Grable.
At Mrs. M. M. Higgins home 1214 Kansas nine Golden Valley HDU members gathered for their annual Christmas party Mrs. Vern Holmes installed new officers and conducted the gift exchange Mrs John Throckmorton won the hostess prize and all attendees exchanged gifts Mrs Claude Baker will host the fan event.
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