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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1964
Page
6
Landers offers blunt guidance to a college graduate eyeing a postman path. He warns of early rises and strict schedules, noting the long hours and demanding shifts. He hints that the job brings pressure and varied assignments beyond easy fresh air and exercise.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls delivering mail on an unfamiliar route filled with magazines parcels and COD items weighing up to 45 pounds. The narrator describes rain sleet fog smog and hail and warns about dogs who view mailmen as intruders.
Trinity WSCS opened with singing and prayer led by Mrs. Gertrude Day. Members discussed the General Conference purpose, heard reports on a Susanna Wesley project, and noted a $386.50 food sale profit. A $25 missions contribution was made in Mrs. Cartmill’s name. Twenty five adults and four children attended.
Winfield announces the engagement of Mary Margaret Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David E. Moore, to Lauren S. Ward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reid Ward, of 440 East Eleventh. The couple plans a late June wedding in Winfield. Mary Margaret, KU graduate student in political science, was on the dean’s honor roll with KU scholarships and active in Delta Delta Delta. Lauren Ward, a Stanford Graduate School of Business student, graduated cum laude from KU in 1963 as a Summerfield and Beta Gamma Sigma member and former Tau Kappa Epsilon president.
Mrs J E Thornton led the Union Chapel WSCS session on Shall We Unite at Mrs Ernest Lawrance's home. Miss Mabel Williams attended as a guest with 12 members present. 23 cards were sent and four calls made. Mrs George Stewart presided with prayer.
Socialettes Ladies Aid of the Church of the Brethren hosted by Mrs. Ray Simmons and assisted by Mrs. Charles DuMond held an all day meeting. A potluck dinner was served at noon. Work included cleaning the kitchen and tacking three comforters. Sixteen attended. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Followell returned from Oklahoma City after Easter visits with their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Followell and Greg.
Mrs Perry Hanson of Idla served as guest speaker for Westminster United Presbyterian Woman's Association in Ottawa. She described her China mission work and deportation by Communists, urged Christians and churches to spread Christianity worldwide, and encouraged personal transformation and outreach. The meeting was led by Mrs Wallace Hart who introduced attendees from several local churches.
Suzan Wittmeyer entertained the Melody Music Club at the Wittmeyer home on Wednesday evening. Janice and Gayle Wittmeyer attended as guests while piano solos were played. Vicki Strehlow won the prize for practice hours. Susan Minnick will entertain the club on May 6.
Heloise shares a quirky home tip to whiten laundry using a plastic shower curtain over the clothesline, noting it keeps birds off and moisture improves whiteness. The note blends practical advice with humorous asides about neighborhood prestige and ironing ready clothes.
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