American women eye quality over fads in fashion
Leona Bowman, longtime trend predictor, notes growing American fashion consciousness and emphasis on value. She observes European influence in fabrics and detail, predicts boot-length skirts for fall, denim wear with jackets, and slacks evolving toward jeep-style cuts, while criticizing fashion magazines for overemphasis on extremes. Her husband, a Manhattan art gallery owner, accompanies her on trips.
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Europe
Manhattan
Dear Ann Landers and marital advice letters
A collection of reader questions to Dear Ann Landers covers hyperkinetic children testing, a wife seeking help for her sexless marriage, and etiquette on identifying callers. The letters show concern, suggested steps, and varying responses from Ann Landers about testing, counseling, and courtesy.
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Ann Landers
Mrs. Blank
Salt Laker
Laker
Nursery School Experience Benefits Young Children
A Kansas State University extension specialist explains nursery school can aid social adjustment and learning for 3 and 4 year olds. Key factors for choosing a good program include a safe, well equipped space, a clear regular curriculum, qualified teachers, health exams, and active parent involvement.
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Darrell Spoon
Kansas State University Extension
KSU
Spoon
Church and community circle meetings announced in town
Social Activities Circle groups at Concordia and Trinity Lutheran churches plan September sessions. Rebekah and Elizabeth Circles meet midweek with various hostesses. Sweet Adelines host guest night at South Park Recreation Center. Five Christian Women’s Fellowship groups meet Wednesday, with a noon High Twelve gathering at the Virginia Inn.
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Sweet Adelines
South Park Recreation Center
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rebekah
Roy Trowbridge
Rt. 5
Deborah
Dean Stultz
Kasold
Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church
W. A. McClain
N.H
Don Purdy
Wiley Wilson
Riley Burcham
Stratford
Don Davis
Guild
Mattie Crumline
Virginia Inn
Howard McConnell
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
The notice lists multiple marriage licenses issued to couples from Topeka Lawrence Ottawa and Baldwin. Robert Deane Allen and Delores Rae Allen. Billy Joe Thomas and Catherine Ann Thomas. Tommy L Henchberger and Pamela Kay Greenlee. David William Pugh and Marilyn Neathery Harris. David Rydell Potter and Gwen Adele Gibson. Edwin E Noland and Vicky A Case. Rolin D Walbridge and Marsha Ann Milburn. Garry Brent Gammon and Helen Alice Tyler.
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Edwin E. Noland
Lawrence
Vicky A. Case
Rolin D. Walbridge
Baldwin
Marsha Ann Milburn
Garry Brent Gammon
Leawood
Helen Alice Tyler
Pair Marries In Pittsburg
Paulette Gallegly daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Gallegly of Lawrence and Dennis Ducke son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Ducke of Alma become man and wife Aug 25 at the Newman Center in Pittsburg. The Rev Joe Gaerantz witnessed the double ring ceremony. The bride's sister Barbara Yurachek Evergreen Park Ill was matron of honor. The bridegroom's brother Don Ducke Pittsburg served as best man. The bride is a 1969 graduate of Lawrence High School and has completed a BA in English at Pittsburg State College in 1973. The groom is a graduate of St Francis School of Nursing in Wichita and is pursuing a master's in psychology at Pittsburg State College. They will live in Pittsburg after a short wedding trip.
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Paulette Gallegly
W. A. Gallegly
Lawrence
Dennis Ducke
Clarence Ducke
Alma
Newman Center
Pittsburg
Joe Gaerantz
Barbara Yurachek
Evergreen Park
Ill
Don Ducke
Lawrence High School
Pittsburg State College
St. Francis School of Nursing
Wichita
Stuffed Tomatoes With Turkey Filling
Four medium tomatoes prepared as flower shapes are salted inside. A filling of diced cooked turkey avocado celery green pepper and blue cheese dressing is mixed and spooned into the tomato flowers served on a bed of lettuce. Makes four servings.
The Gift To A Bride A Pearl Of Tradition
A newspaper feature explains wedding gifts from groom to bride, highlighting pearls and jewelry as symbolic tokens. It notes handmade pieces and family heirlooms, and recounts the old tale of a groom gifting a tea cup that overflows if faith fails. Marks' Jewelry invites grooms to browse cultured pearls, diamond sets, flower pins, and delicate necklaces for timeless keepsakes.
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Greece
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Dear Ann Landers
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Concordia Guild of Immanuel Lutheran Church
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Wayne Shaw
Hillcrest
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Myron Dicker
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Ark
Elizabeth Circle
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Judith Bolze
North
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Sarah
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West 27Th Terrace
Esther
Helen Brinkerhoff
Naismith
Naomi
Thelma Slayton
Oxford
Ruth
Nadine Morlan
Belle Crest
Tatting
Robert Deane Allen
Topeka
Delores Rae Allen
Billy Joe Thomas
Catherine Ann Thomas
Tommy L. Henchberger
Butler, Pa
Pamela Kay Greenlee
David William Pugh
Marilyn
Neathery Harris
David Rydell Potter
Ottawa
Gwen Adele Gibson
Jolan
Cecily Brownstone
AP Food
Hattie Wells
Jewelers
New Hampshire
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