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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1968
Page
10
A reader frets over postman visits to a friendly next door neighbor for coffee while she waits for news from her son in Vietnam. The letter-wag answer advises catching the mailman before he enters the neighbor’s home and retrieving the mail, framing it as a courtesy to preserve access to letters.
Myrtle Beach South Carolina has chosen Anne Blizzard as Miss Sun Fun for the upcoming summer festival. The pageant title recognizes a local contestant in the coastal resort city's annual celebration.
Mrs Don McDonald district chairman for Farm Bureau Women spoke at the Franklin County Farm Bureau Women’s luncheon in House of Douglas. She urged emphasis on safety at home on waterways and on the road and active political involvement to influence laws and government.
The three Ottawa chapters mark the 37th anniversary of Beta Sigma Phi founding with a banquet at Ottawa Country Club on Friday April 26. The event includes ceremonies, history review, and new member welcome led by Mrs. Joe Yockey Jr. who presents a message from the sorority founder.
Shawn Miller one year old is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Miller of 525 North Main. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Miller of Waverly and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sims of Dallas Texas.
A home craftsman pattern features sliding trays for shirts and underwear to lighten tasks. Pattern 222 is offered for 35 cents and included in the Place for Everything Packet No. 77 for one dollar. The notice promotes clothing, dishes and magazines storage using these patterns, from Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept. in New Windsor New York.
Socialettes note Sunday gatherings in Williamsburg and Topeka. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Neal host extended families including Post and Neal households as Mrs Post and Charles Neal celebrate birthdays. L A Green family visits Hutchinson with the Higgins. Navy Mothers Club reform joins eligible members from Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard families.
Ottawa High School drama club presented an Inter Se program on Wednesday evening. Elizabeth Smith delivered a speech she wrote and memorized while Dollie Smith read aloud. Hostesses were Mrs. James Warnock and Mrs. Herb Wittmeyer, with Mrs. Howard Smith presiding. The group voted to buy a tricycle for the Day Care Center. New officers installed included president Mrs. John Hamerickhouse, vice president Mrs. J. C. South, secretary Mrs. Herb Wittmeyer, treasurer Mrs. Bill Baldwin, and corresponding secretary Mrs. Bill Snyder.
A son born April 23 to Mr. and Mrs. David Schwinn of Topeka was named And David. He weighed 7 lb 7 oz. The Schwinns already have a two year old son named Ricky. Grandparents are Mrs. Norma Loux of Ottawa and Mr and Mrs J F Schwinn of Pomona.
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