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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1975
Page
2
A 1975 Ann Landers column addresses readers troubled by very thin legs and envious reactions, suggesting weight is not easily added by simple exercise and proposing practical wardrobe options. Other letters discuss an overtalkative friend and contest skepticism, with guidance on setting boundaries and evaluating contest legitimacy.
The Newton Kansan hosted its annual Christmas party at the American Legion Club with a social hour, hospitality led by Cec Whelan and Mrs. Carol Schreiber, emcee Karen Sipes, and invocation by Mrs. Robert Whitfield. Pat Tolbert opened with Mary Had a Little Lamb and the Newton High School Bailaires performed under Robert Krier. Guest of honor was Jack Lander.
Sharon S. Anderson, Marion KS, among 91 KU undergraduates, earns the Watkins-Berger Scholar honor for 1975-76, the universitys top student award. she is a sophomore liberal arts major. Also notes Bayeruth festival 100th anniversary preparations, personnel awards, and military and medical news involving local individuals.
A trimmed pattern guide titled Seamed To Slim outlines knit craft techniques and fashion sewing methods. It presents step by step instructions, material tips, and project ideas for quick wardrobe updates using existing knit fabrics.
The piece surveys maternity wear from Motherhood Maternity Shops and Lady Madonna, noting a move away from the old sheltering look to pantsuits, denim skirts, and tunic tops. Designers emphasize growth room, soft fabrics, and adaptable details such as expandable panels and optional sashes.
Mrs Wayne Karlowski and Adrian McCulloch were installed as worthy matron and worthy patron at a Newton Chapter No 5 Order of the Eastern Star ceremony in the Masonic Temple after the chapter meeting. Past grand matron Mrs Ralph Bradshaw led the installation with officers Melvin Grubb Dorothea Thrasher and Mabel Morgan assisting.
Marilyn Clark survives a dual role as actress and writer while managing family life with husband Philip Langner and daughters Lola and Eva. She highlights immersion work habits, prioritizes home, and contemplates further authorship amid a Broadway run of Absurd Person Singular and a musical continuity project for A Musical Jubilee with Tam Grimes and Lillian Gish.
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