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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1961
Page
4
Readers vent about Ann Landers guidance on adoption after unwed pregnancy and a young career woman facing resistance from older staff. The column offers responses advocating adoption as a solution, plus a firm manager critique and a note inviting readers to mail future problems with self addressed envelopes.
Members of the Women's Missionary Fellowship plan to write a letter to a chosen missionary this month. At last Monday's meeting with Mrs. Ruth Spangler as hostess, participants selected their missionaries and reviewed Bible study from Practical Christian Living. Mrs. Dale Jones led the business segment. Mrs. Tena Harris will host the June 12 meeting at 803 Evans.
London AP notes 39 year old Barbara Goalen says modeling offers real prestige and can lead to noble titles. It cites Bronweh Pugh, now Viscountess, and former models Diane Kir and Jane McNeill, married to earls Beatty and Kalkeith, as evidence.
Arthur Heile displayed a collection of Spanish and Australian coins at the Junior Bookworms meeting on Saturday morning at the Public Library. Debra Robinson was absent. Terry Wilson acted as president pro tempore. Karen Johnson was elected treasurer. Nancy Heile attended as a guest. Cheryl Johnson and Carolyn Wedel join the refreshment committee for the story book character party on May 27.
Dr V A Leopold described hypnosis as the power of suggestion at a Star Club gathering last Tuesday afternoon. He traced its identification from Mesmerism to hypnosis, noting it has been practiced for over 200 years. The event hosted 12 members at Mrs Ray Wilcox 411 Jones, where new officers were installed for next year: George Fowler president, Ray Wilcox vice president, Olie Craig secretary, Ruby Olomon treasurer.
Jessie Ledesma hosted a Saturday night surprise birthday party for her husband at 235 5th. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Gonzales, Mr and Mrs Jessie Alvila, Mr and Mrs Albert Mesa, Mr and Mrs Joe Delgado, Joe Arrellano, Nick Guerrero, and Kathy and Mickel Hernandez.
Will and Mrs A E Smith of 631 North Main announce the engagement of their daughter Reta Mae to Jim Dala son of Mr and Mrs L Dale of 809 Jennie. The wedding is set for June 30 in Walsenburg Cala.
A dense roster lists weekly gatherings at Garden View Grange Elk Lodge and other venues. It notes luncheons memorial services study groups and installation events hosted by Eastern Star AAUW Prairie Hens and various church and civic clubs with times and contact hosts across multiple days.
Nazarene Church group from the Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society painted nursery furniture and two basement rooms on Tuesday. The event included sack lunches for the participants at noon. The presiding officer was Mrs. Clifton Algrim.
Mrs Ruby Olomon of 608 North 7th hosted the Mary Martha Class of the First Christian Church Thursday. Mrs Eve lyn Fishey assisted. The Salome lesson was led by Mrs Milo Joyce Sr. The presiding officer Mrs Alla Bramhall read a poem and members answered roll with a mother verse.
Garfield Gleaners HDU representatives Mrs. John Briggs Mrs. Leo Ochs Mrs. Julius Dumler Mrs. Marvin Trochmel Mrs. Ed Sent and Mrs. Carl Warner attended the Meade district meeting with 12 members and guest Mrs. Hayes Baldwin Kalvesta presiding. They planned cemetery cleanup next Wednesday at 2 pm and voted $5 for the home economics scholarship fund. Troehmel led a floor covering lesson to continue in June. prizes were won by Mrs. Briggs and Mrs. Ralph Smith. June 13 meeting set for 2 pm by Mrs. Carl S Warner 1512 N A.
Mrs Albert Dimmitt led Home Demonstration on floor coverings and care at the Garden City Gals HDU meeting. Hostess Mrs Dean Nolte and assistant Mrs Jerry Collier welcomed members for the 17 attendees plus guest Mrs Jerry Wade.
Betty Thompson of the American Red Cross spoke at the Wednesday Jaycee dinner in the Warren Hotel detailing first aid steps for cuts broken bones burns and other emergencies. Guest Mrs Ed Thorpe and 18 members shared a favorite vacation spot. The public school welfare fund received 5 for needy children. Mrs Bob Renick was given the hostess gift. A picnic is planned for June.
Mr and Mrs Dean Goolsby thank friends for sympathy shown after the death of their infant son in a concise notice reflecting local newspaper tone and traditional family acknowledgment.
Cool five butter scotch brownies recipe share from Mrs Martin Zera 609 N 12th. Ingredients include butter brown sugar flour baking powder salt vanilla nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes in a greased pan. cut into squares. Readers may submit favorite recipes for a $1 prize.
Mother's Day scenes show gatherings at several residences including Mr. and Mrs. Glen Widows 1012 North Seventh. Visits span Hays St. Joseph's Military Academy and Fort Dodge celebrations for Frank Douglas 97. Osawatomie announces a newborn Ralph Edward. Kalvesta and Garden City hosts note extended family attendance.
Garden City American Legion Auxiliary placed first with a child welfare program at the 39th Annual District convention in Great Bend. Recognition went to rehabilitation and membership efforts as members from Garden City attended, including Mrs. Ralph Biggs, chair of credentials, Mrs. Emmett Hennigh on the district executive board, and others.
The D of I observed its 25th anniversary with a spiritual bouquet and a $25 gift to Rev. Clement Goubeaux. Thirty-nine members attended and brought gifts for the Marvin Dechant family food basket. Regent Mrs. Lester Hahn chaired, noting the state convention and membership total of 6,589. Reservations for a June 11 communion breakfast at St. Marys Center were requested by June 4.
Ten Lazy Daisies Home Demonstration Unit members shared decorating ideas at a Thursday Friend School meeting. The school sidewalk project was completed. Hostess Mrs. Wilbur Rainey presented a centennial theme and spring bouquet. Mrs. Raymond Armantrout received a centennial cup and saucer. Mrs. Jack Corn will host the September 14 meeting at 8 p.m.
The engagement of Carol Thompson to Jack Jewell is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs I W Thompson Portola California. The wedding is planned for June 16 at the First Methodist Church Garden City. The bride to be is a Kansas University graduate teaching at Dodge City. The groom elect will receive his BA in English from Kansas University in June and aims to study at Indiana University as a graduate student next year.
Mrs Bert Vance addressed 42 Community Church Circle One members in Fellowship Hall about the friendly service program and local missions. Devotion by Mrs Cecil Wristen on Our Homes and Our Friends. Rev John Fitzgerald installed new officers for Circles One and Two. Plans to attend the Doane College retreat June 10 13 at Crete Neb by Mrs Lawrence Dawson Mrs Bob Jones and Mrs Walter Wagner. A 930 am coffee to follow May 25 in Fellowship Hall with hostess committee led by Mrs Robert Reed assisted by Mrs John Austin and Mrs McKay Miles.
A discussion on morning sleepiness contrasts natural early risers with habitual sleepers. It notes that alarm clocks or clock radios may fail if placed within reach and highlights how family habits shape waking promptness and lifelong patterns of rising.
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