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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1961
Page
3
Dear Ann Landers offers columns on marriage, abuse, and teen heartbreak. A reader recalls enduring years of being ignored and abused, pondering leaving, while another teen faces a breakup and embarrassment at the cinema. A couple argues over a cousin’s bid for building materials and a cement wall plan, with guidance urging practicality over warfare.
Social calendar lists ASDAY REBEKAH night at 8 pm in Tall Centenhia and DEMOLAY at 7 30 p m at Temple. Rainbow Girls meet 7 30 pm at Masonic Temple. Public Library hours 10 to 10 45 am with Readers Mrs Milton Roberts and Mrs Fred Stoeckly. Newcomers Ladies Bridge 2 pm at Mrs Robert Cleaver 910 N. Biano. Teachers Association 8 pm Clark's Mudie. BPW 6 30 pm at ae Inn. Banner Hdu 2 80 pm at Mrs I M Borthwick 1217 Mulberry. Children library hour repeated. Thursday Plymell Ladies Aid 2 pm Russell Hall Plymell Church. Finney County Park Fish and Game 7 30 pm Civic Center speaker Masonie. Friday Hiks Spring Dance 8 pm Elka Lodge Centennial dress Norma Lee Orchestra. Minerva class 9 30 am coffee Mrs Bob Pound 04 N Sth.
Mrs. Sanford Norton and her new baby girl Marsha Gail of Deerfield were feted at a pink and white layette shower hosted by Mrs. Fritz Bender in Deerfield. Guests enjoyed pink desserts, and prizes went to Mrs. G. Smith and Mrs. Manuel Lopez.
Garden City PTA Council names officers Mrs. Walter Snell president Mrs. C F McGraw vice president Mrs John Degnan secretary and Mrs Harold Collier treasurer The group discussed Wichita state convention and the Gar den City Telegram media award plans health and dental blanks book exchange and summer activities P TA presidents to send officer rosters to Mrs Snell workshop set for June 16 at Hays with 1261 members enrolled in local units next council meets Aug 16.
Mrs John P Whitely of 312 North uth won the silver certificate from the American Iris Society for the most blue ribbons at the Iris Show sponsored by the local Iris Club in the Civic Center Saturday afternoon. Mrs Tra Wright won the bronze certificate for the second highest number of blue ribbons. Floyd Jones, local Iris Club member, called the event the largest and best iris show ever held in Garden City. Wimmer of the purple rosette for best artistic arrangement went to Mrs John Boyd. Mrs Carl Strawn won the traveling trophy for most popular entry with Dark Chocolate iris. Mrs Leigh Warner won the purple rosette for best specimen with Big Game. Accredited judges were Mrs J H Salley and Mrs Ervin Gruben with student judges Mrs Robert Howell Mrs Wilda Werner and Mrs Doyle Taylor. There were 178 specimen exhibits and 30 artistic arrangements.
Mrs R J Maxfield delegate from Chapter X of PEO attended the Kansas State PEO Convention in Lawrence May 9 11. Speakers included Dr Blanche H Dow president of Cottey College and Dr Clark Wescoe Kansas University chancellor. The May 11 finale was hosted by N Center member Mrs M P Reeve with co hosts Mrs John P Burnside and Mrs Doug Crotty Jr. devotions by Mrs George Anderson.
Elks announce spring dances Friday and Saturday with advance ticket sales. The notice highlights accessories and gloves as essential fashion, noting many colors plus classic black white and beige. Inez Accessories.
Easy way to the smart look with a loose-fitting jacket and slim skirt. Pattern No 3137 offered in sizes 12 to 20 using 3 yards of fabric for size 14. Send 35 cents to Iris Lane Telegram Box 1490 New York plus 10 cents for first class mailing. A Spring-Summer pattern book costs 50 cents.
Mrs. Henry Stowers led a program for three white ribbon WCTU recruits Paul Ens Alvin Ens and Gerald Sheaks Jr each received a gift while their mothers were given white carnations Mrs Dorsey Rotruck sang Precious Jewels Mrs Oliver Brecheisen conducted the May meeting at the Church of the Brethren with devotions by Mrs Ivan Baldwin and treasurer C A Smith reporting 85 79 dollars and 38 members Hostesses included Mrs Earl Gardiner Mrs Clyde Sheaks Mrs George Estep Mrs J L Vance and Mrs Lena Rouse
Becky Whitlock and Anita Moore co hosted a Hawaiian party Saturday night at 117 W. Hazel home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ashburn. Sue Bradford performed a hula dance and taught the group. Guests listed include James Ochs David Downtain Nancy Hopkins Ronnie Cripe Lynn Grundy and others.
A Brethren group toured The Cedars Home for the Aged in McPherson on Friday. The facility near the college houses 40 residents with private baths and self sufficiency required for admission. Supervisors Mr and Mrs Orval Wagner and a resident nurse oversee operations as plans include an infirmary chapel and cottages for couples.
Mrs. C. N. Henderson extends gratitude to Dr. Nelson Sisters Nurses and all staff at St. Catherine Hospital for their care and to everyone who sent flowers and cards while she was hospitalized.
Residents and visitors travel to Germany and attend conferences in Kansas. Mr and Mrs Charlie Gooden and others plan trips by plane. Ivan Baldwin and family visit Denver. Harvey Weldon guests in Garden City. Leonard Meredith travels to Pittsburgh for his sister Beatrice Meredith funeral after a heart attack.
Going away dinner tonight honors Juco students at the Brisco home 209 N 12th hosted by Mr and Mrs W H Brisco and the Rev and Mrs E K Sandens. Honorees include Earl White Stratford Conn William Leaphart Dewey Amos Jayme Diaz Milton Jackson Joseph Kirkland all of Stratford Conn Robert Miller Wichita James Page Tulsa Okla Lorenzo Jones Clinton Okla and Dale Tolbert Garden City. White and Amos will graduate from Junior College I this week.
Elks announce advance tickets only for the spring semi formal dance to be held Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets must be secured by Wednesday for Friday and by Thursday for Saturday. Centennial dress requested. Social hour 8 to 9 p.m. with dancing to Norman Lee and his orchestra from the Cotillion ballroom in Wichita starting at 9 p.m.
A large selection of Bulova watches has arrived at Patterson's Jewelry just in time for graduation. Treat the Graduate in your family to a stylish timepiece from Patterson's.
Finnsy Economy Woolen Box Storage offers cartons at 4.95 each plus cleaning charges. Free pickup and delivery available. Contact BR 6 5151 for details and service area.
Mix the first five ingredients and spread on bread then mix the last three into a batter. Saute on a well greased hot griddle until golden brown and serve. Virginia Schmidt Ingalla invites reader recipes with a $7 prize. submissions judged for interest and originality.
Mrs Lee Roy Pilcher led the Community Church Circle Two meeting at Mrs Jim Russell's Emmerice home with the topic Man's Ten Great Loves The Lord's Prayer devotions were by Mrs Carl Dougherty and the presiding officer welcomed guests Mrs Don Barr Mrs Cecil Wrnsten and Mrs Neil Graves The final May 25 meeting will combine Circles One and Two in the church Fellowship Hall.
Mrs Brooks was honored at a farewell coffee hosted by Mrs Orie Dunn at 2007 N 7th. Estralita Club members presented a going away gift as she moves to McPherson. she is a past Estralita president and recent district arts chair for Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs.
Out of town guests for the wedding of Helen Lenore Sherman and Frank Michael Hatfield include Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Hatfield Evansville Indiana Frank Cheshire Evansville Indiana Mrs Alla Miller Amarillo Texas Dr. and Mrs Kenneth Sherman Janesville Wisconsin Mr and Mrs Willard Sherman Littleton Colorado Roberta Meece Derby Mr and Mrs Paul Fuller Lyons Mrs Melvin Bredfeldt and Shirley Dodge City Mr and Mrs Jim Frazier Denver Colorado Mr and Mrs Donald Tillotson Manhattan and Darrell Lowe Topeka
Housewives or students interested in learning typing may get a seven weeks course at Garden City High School this summer. The course costs $12. A public speaking course is also offered at the same fee. Call the school for more information.
The Elks announce a spring dance on Friday and Saturday with advance tickets required. Advance price listed as 23adv, encouraging early purchase. Local event to draw community attendance and support lodge activities.
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