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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1964
Page
9
Dear Ann Landers is told of June a six year married woman who claimed pregnancy to satisfy her in laws wish for a grandchild. The letter describes family pressure and a dramatic tale that could be fit for a grade C movie.
Readers discuss a fake pregnancy plan and a father's name mix ups plus beauty shop frustration. Ann Landers advises June to publicly deny pregnancy, suggests avoiding names, and urges asking for dry cuts to see every snip and prevent over trimming.
Chrisjohn Johnson and Richard Johnson united in marriage March 27 at Green Valley Baptist Church in a double ring ceremony. The bride, a Lane High School graduate, and the groom, from Lane High School, will reside in Olathe. both are employed in local telephone and body shop jobs.
A reader explains using a grosgrain ribbon band sewn to the inside bottom of sweater sleeves to keep cuffs from slipping. Prewash to shrink, wrap around arm, sew to fit, then attach inside ribbing. Also suggests clear polish on white shoes to prevent staining and shares light household tips from letters to Heloise.
The column shares thrifty home hacks and craft tips. It suggests cutting old cotton skirts into usable ruffles, dusting icing with powdered sugar to stop drips, repurposing foil meat-pie pans for small upside-down cakes, and freezing them for quick meals. It also urges parents to label lunch bags with their child’s name using a dark crayon and fingernail polish for visibility.
Esther Greenmun hosted the annual spring luncheon in Eliott hall on April 1. desserts served first, pastor's wife spoke on Life Is So Close. Virginia Wilkerson played Adoration. quartet sang. report on missionaries given. love gift dedicated. Officers elected for two-year terms and many members noted with corsage and birthday cake.
A 17 year old seeks a rich husband and asks how to meet wealthy men. The column reflects on dating for money, parental pressure, and advice on navigating relationships. It also mentions a 20 year old dealing with a pushy mother and a houseguest issue, ending with guidance to avoid hosting until mother and daughter resolve their stance.
The Ottawa Seventh-Day Adventists Dorcas Welfare Society hosted 45 representatives from Lawrence Topeka Troy Overland Park and Kansas City Kan churches on March 26. Reports included a Seoul orphanage letter of appreciation and a Christmas gift money order. The group is gathering clothing for shipment to Watsonville Calif after a December warehouse fire.
The Social Order of Beauceant completed plans for a visit by supreme worthy president Mrs Frank D Talbot of Portland Oregon on Thursday evening April 18 The 6 30 p m dinner at the Masonic temple will be served by Union Chapter No 15 Order of Eastern Star For all Beauceants and their Sir Knights Mrs Sam Shumate presided Invitations read from Beauceant groups in nearby towns to attend their supreme inspections The charter was draped for Mrs Douglas Crotty past supreme president who died March 14 in Garden City Mrs Orville Jones wedding anniversary was observed Mrs Don Shade and Mrs Merle Marmon served refreshments
Mrs Eunice Lantz and guests heard the nominating committee report at the Eagles Auxiliary meeting as April 16 election and installation approach. A covered dish dinner is set for April 12 at 1 pm with games. The district meeting is in Lawrence on April 19 and the annual party on May 14. Ottawa High School Kayettes named next year’s officers with Dalene Waymire as president.
Mrs Leonard E Allen hosted Baxter Social Hour with Mrs James Allen directing business. After singing, Mrs H E DeVore read John 17 for devotions and members recited the Lord's Prayer. Roll call listed superstitions. gifts given to Mrs Dorman Hurt and Mrs Leonard Allen. Mrs Don Martin led bingo entertainment with prizes to several members. Refreshments served for 16 members and two children.
Mrs Roy W Browning served as guest speaker for the annual foreign dinner held Thursday evening by Miriam Group of the Christian Women's Fellowship. Excerpts from missionary letters from India were read. Mrs Vincent Skidmore presided and Irene Mangum led worship. Rex Crane created India scenes for decor. Dinner chairs were Skidmore and Gentner. Fifty eight attended.
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