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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1969
Page
3
A reader seeking reconciliation with a spouse requests guidance. Ann Landers urges evaluating genuine change over a chance, noting others’ opinions in the peanut gallery and warning that divorce remains an option if recovery fails. A deaf reader adds tips on using hearing aids, lip reading, and attitude shifts to improve communication and independence.
Mra William Barnett hosted Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae at Landwehr Hills with a dessert table arranged around shasta daisies and Bells of Ireland. Mrs Kassebaum led reports while Mrs Perry Hawes handed out new yearbooks. guests included Miss Jane Holloway and Miss Belly Sue Strong of Alpha Mu Chapter Missouri. The meeting considered the Houston Panhellenic newsletter urging Greek affiliation at campuses and future August 6 plans at 1100 Moreau Drive.
Frank Miller and WwoD Nichols led the event with East West pair Jeri and Mike Grant securing top spots. The Capital Cus Dipl cate Bridge Club met Wednesday evening at our Hoel with West securing first, North East West positions showing 125 points and other standings: third place Ehnar Hein, second place Ho Wallau.
A early 20th century social dinner honored Sharon Graiz and John Raithes with a rehearsal event at the Homestead Restaurant. The table decor featured pink flora and arrangements, and gifts were exchanged between the engaged couple and guests, as plans for the wedding were announced for the subsequent Tuesday.
Dear readers hints cover cleaning soggy mixer cords with warm suds and drying thoroughly. A reader asks about checking oven range switches to ensure off position, and another warns about testing both interior and exterior switches.
Circle Two of Trini Lutheran Church met with Mrs Edward Creedon. Guests included Mrs Lester Loesch and Mrs Steven Eynard. Mrs Oscar Sander read a devotional on I Am Who I Am and get well cards were sent to Cheryl Duncan Steve Duncan and Mrs Celia Stake.
A brief note advises fastening the buttons on the front of shirts to prevent clinging and tangling during washday. The tip emphasizes securing buttoned sleeves to avoid snagging and misalignment in laundry routines.
An advertisement outlines crochet patterns and kits including a pineapple lace square design 17 inches by 16 inches, pattern numbers, prices from 50 cents, mailing and handling charges, and orders to Alice Brooks at News Tribune Co Needlecraft Dept in New York.
Advertisement notes Pattern 9046 by Marian Martin for misses sizes 8 through 18, with bust size 24 mentioned. Details include fabric requirements, mailing cost of 65 cents per pattern plus 15 cents for first class mailing, and pattern order address in New York. Also promotes Spring Summer Pattern Catalog and Instant Sewing/Instant Fashion books with prices.
Advertisement for 1969 Needlecraft Catalog offering breezy knit and sew patterns. Includes Pattern 7403 sizes 2 4 6 8 10 in pique with red berry embroidery. Requests 50 cents per pattern for first class mailing plus special handling to Alice Brooks News Tribune Needlecraft Dept. Box 163 New York NY 10011.
A series of local bridal events celebrated upcoming weddings for Karen McFall Terri MeKorke Jan May and Miss Donna Unruh Pauline Mertens and other brides. Attendees included family friends at various homes with gifts, special centerpieces, and cake or dessert courses. Couples set to wed in August July in Springfield and surrounding communities.
Mrs. John D. Boehm and Mrs. Ramon Conchado flew to Honolulu to spend a week with their husbands on leave from six months in Vietnam. They will stay at the Reif Hotel, linking families from Illinois and Florida with Hawaii bases as Spec. 4 Boehm and Capt. Conchado enjoy a reunion.
At the Charles Still Hospital Guild meeting in the State-wide Nursing Home conference room, members voted to fund a $3135 orthopedic surgical table for the remodeled surgery department. Donations to the gift case were reported by chair Mrs. Alfred Yeoham. The group also sewed 68 items and prepared patient gift booklets for admission. The next night session is set for July 9 at 7 p.m.
Missouri First Lady Mrs Warren Hearnes hosted a tea for Legislative Wives from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday in Charleston. She was assisted by her sister Mrs Harry Warren as the event continued through the afternoon in a formal social setting.
The engagement of Nancy Edith Mahan of El Centro and Calipatria high school teacher coach Terry Van Taylor was announced by the bride elects parents. The couple will marry Saturday at the El Centro Church of Christ with a reception at the Airport Inn.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Rowles of Clarksburg on Wednesday at St Marys Hospital. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Alfred Forsythe of 1913 N Circle Drive on Wednesday at St Marys Hospital. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Leonard F Jett of 2108 Forest Drive on Wednesday at Memorial Community Hospital.
Miss Alice Faye Faughn recently graduated from the St. Louis Municipal School of Nursing after a three year course leading to RN licensing. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Faughn of 1411 E Elizabeth St and a Poplar Bluff Senior High School alumna.
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