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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1961
Page
4
Dear Abby style letters reveal a stingy husband fearing doctors, a failed date over brake trouble, and a shop clerk noting child behavior. Advice emphasizes paying bills, reliability, and keeping one’s reputation through actions.
Make a kissing ball by wiring two hoops together so one slips through the other. This quick craft creates a festive hanging decoration for Christmas.
Attach a decorative ribbon hanger to the top and add holly bits around the hoops. If the hoops are wooden, staple the holly in place and hang mistletoe inside the kissing ball for a festive display.
Charlton Insurance Agency marks a century with two honors dinners. Phoenix London Group in Lawrence hosts a 7 p.m. Saturday event with speaker George R. Haines. Midwest branch employees and families attend. Springfield firms honor the agency Monday at Lawrence Country Club with East representatives present.
Kaw Valley School will hold its annual Christmas program at 7 30 p m Friday Dec 15. All are invited. Pupils will present an original program and refreshments will be served. Mrs Dorothy Kirk is principal.
The United Presbyterian Women of the First Presbyterian Church installed their 1962 executive board led by president Mrs. Allen Sterner and vice president Mrs. John Golden. Circle chairs were named for each month with past presidents, memorials noted, and a Christmas program presented by Mrs. Merriam and others.
PTA notes in the McAllaster School District plan a Christmas bazaar and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the school. Fundraising projects are required yearly, led this year by Mrs. Floyd Bair and Mrs. Armin Landis. The bazaar aims to fund a springtime "fun night" for children, featuring Christmas gifts and decorations handmade by local parents.
The Jayhawk 4-H Club will meet at 7 30 p m Monday in Midland Hall for a Christmas party. Each girl brings a gift for another girl and each boy a gift for another boy with a $1 limit. Members should bring nonperishable food for the Christmas basket service project.
Lecompton Well Baby Clinic will be conducted Monday at Lecompton High School for preschool children. Dr. Dale Clinton will be in charge from 9 30 to 10 30 a m.
At Christmastime offer tree shaped sandwiches cut from each slice to share the festive mood. Carryout options let customers bring the holiday cheer home with a simple, playful garnish.
Mr and Mrs W W Hatfield travel to Sacramento to see Pittsburg State College vs Linfield College in the Camellia Bowl for the NAIA championship. Their son Gary is defensive end for Pittsburg. Mrs Ruth Carlson stays at their home with their other sons during their trip.
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