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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1962
Page
8
Dear Ann Landers answers sleep sufficiency in spouses, advises insomniacs may still rest. She also resolves a stepfamily disclosure issue, urging telling a child about a remarriage when understandable, not concealing. A niece’s fraud risk over long distance bills prompts repayment if Debby acted with integrity. An offer to request the Alcoholic booklet is noted.
A vintage cooking note presents Savory Turnips as part of a family dinner alongside veal chops sweet potatoes and an apple pudding. Turnips are cut into 4 inch cubes cooked briefly in salted boiling water then reheated with butter scallions and white pepper for four servings.
Ten members of the Warren C Black Unit American Legion Auxiliary met for an all day sewing session to make rag rags for a V A hospital. Mrs R K Walters hosted the gathering and a noon potluck dinner was served.
Club Forecast lists SOROPTIMISTS and related groups meeting Thursday at First Methodist Church and Trinity Methodist with speakers Mrs C A Peacock Mrs Arthur Atchison Mrs Roy Swank Sarah and Elizabeth W.F.W. Auxiliary Susan Whiley and Circle of Trinity Methodist. White Shrine Wycoff hosts noon basket dinner.
Sandra Bundy daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Bundy of 902 S. Main became the bride of Burton Brewer of 607 E. 9th in a double ring ceremony at Westminster United Presbyterian Church on Easter. Rev. E. E. Caylor officiated with palms and white gladioli bouquets. The couple plans a wedding trip to Las Vegas Disney World and Seattle before settling at 607 E. 9th. Brewer is the son of Mrs. L. F. Brewer of Salina and works as a news director.
The paper records multiple newborns with parents, addresses, and weights. Scott Thomas Whitaker born to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Whitaker in Kansas City, Kas. at 8 pounds. Craig Kevin McCurdy born April 22 in Shawnee Mission to Leslie and L. McCurdy. John Matthew McFarland born April 19 in Ottawa weighing 6 pounds 11.5 ounces. Robert Allen Riffey born April 21 in Baldwin weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce. Larry Eugene Reddick born April 24 in Cedar Street address weighing 5 pounds 15.44 ounces. Grandparents and great-grandparents listed for several families.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Eaton and Betty Rae of Williamsburg hosted Easter Sunday at their country home to celebrate Mrs. Sarah Drum's 94th birthday. The event also marked the Drum couple's 27th wedding anniversary and Cynthia Lynn's second birthday. A crocheted Grandma Drum cloth lined the long table amid birthday cakes as relatives gathered. attendance included many Davises, Drums, Eatons, and Kring families, with several relatives unable to attend.
The obituary recalls a Beloit native who finished Beloit High School and earned a 1958 University of Kansas School of Journalism degree. He belonged to Phi Kappa Psi and Sigma Delta Chi, plus Alpha Rho Epsilon, a Radio TV honorary. The piece references his work with KOFO radio station.
A circle meeting of co workers opened with songs at Mrs Albert Peterson's home yesterday afternoon. Mrs R W Stead presided, Mrs Anna Bryan led devotions, and Mrs Fred Scott read. Members reported 11 cards, 16 sick and social calls, 33 telephone calls and 10 gifts delivered. Two guests, Mrs Elva Bader and Mrs John Moses attended. Plans were made to meet with Mrs Isabelle Puvogel on May 22 with sack lunches. Refreshments were served.
At the reciprocity luncheon on April 14 in Humboldt a musical program featured Miss Lola Sloan and Mrs. D L Carver. A vocal trio sang The Easter Parade: Mrs Bruce Spears Mrs John Sheldon and Mrs Nancy Lamb. Phyllis Conaty presented a musical story and an ensemble including Lamb Conaty Sheldon Pinet and Mrs Fred Kaiser performed with Mrs Spears accompanying. Hostess Mrs E E Caylor and assistant Miss Lulu Brown helped. Thirty members attended.
Mrs. Edith Chambers Lane, past matron of Evelena Chapter No. 435, was appointed district aide of District No. 7 at the Grand Chapter meeting in Topeka. She will serve a year with commissions covering Paola Osawatomie Parker Fontana Louisburg La Cygne and Lane. A reception for her was held at her home with 75 guests. She is a Williamsburg High School graduate, married to Gail Chambers with two children James 13 and Delma 9.
Army Mothers obligated two new members Mrs Harold Hen and Mrs Mabel Gilliland, reinstated Mrs Al Lambdin and Mrs Ben Gibson. Members sewed knee robes and rag rugs and ate sack lunches at noon. Plans were completed.
Several members plan to attend the state convention in Emporia in May. It was announced that Mrs. Le land Monroe, Mrs. William Mc Clintic and Mrs. Fred Schnoke will host a coffee for members and friends at the Monroe home on Thursday morning. This is the second in a series.
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