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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1979
Page
3
Extension Homemaker Units in the county heard a program on breast self examination stressing early detection and prompt treatment. About 21 attendees learned that monthly self checks aid peace of mind, with guidance on distinguishing malignant and benign lumps and when to seek medical advice.
Kansas State University extension horticulturist Larry Leuthold debunks old wives tales about houseplants. He argues practical basics outperform myths like a green thumb for growth, noting ongoing tips since 1971 for healthier indoor blooms.
Gloria Pitzer outlines a home kitchen hack story tracing the Arthur Treacher batter formula to a simple mix of club soda and pancake batter, then shifts to indoor plant trends and care guidance. The piece blends culinary history with horticultural tips from Leuthold, stressing environmental balance over cookbook methods.
Celebrating her second birthday Saturday is Becky Brooks daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David L. Brooks 1034 N Cherry Her grandparents are Mr and Mrs L D Thompson of Topeka and Mr and Mrs L E Brooks Jr Topeka Her great grandparents are Mrs Hazel Thompson of Phillipsburg Mr and Mrs Francis Reine of Topeka and Mrs Dorothea Brooks Topeka
Stephanie Lee Blackburn is three months old and the daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Blackburn of Fernwood Mississippi. Her grandparents are Gale Wagoner of Pomona and Alvin Blackburn of Black Rock Arkansas. Great grandparents include Bertha Lewis Austin F H Lewis and Pearl McKinney Walnut Ridge plus Alfred Wagoner Pomona Harmon Moore Hoxie and Oscar Johnson Carbondale. Great great grandmother Minnie Danks of Three Rivers Michigan.
Organizations may submit annual meeting dates for the Club Forecast or inform the women's editor of a specific date by noon Friday. Changes to scheduled activities are appreciated.
First graders from area elementary schools will tour Ransom Memorial Hospital next week. The Hospital Auxiliary sponsors tours Monday through Wednesday at 1 p.m. Guides include Mary Lynn Gollier. Tours end with refreshments. visiting schools include Williamsburg Wellsville Sacred Heart on Monday Garfield Eugene Field Hawthorne on Tuesday and Eisenhower Quenemo-Appanoose Central Heights Lincoln on Wednesday.
Kenneth Scherling, son of Mrs. Christian C. Scherling of Locust Ottawa, has been sworn in as provincial court judge at Smithers in British Columbia. He began his first judicial appointment in the last week of March.Born in Cambridge England, he grew up in India before World War II and later studied at Ottawa University and the University of British Columbia.
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