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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1962
Page
7
Readers share tips to restore shine to aluminum pans using cream of tartar and boiling water. Mildew on rubber mats can be removed by bleaching in bath water, then brushing. A reader praises practical household hacks, including a plastic dishwashing tool and teaching children chores without grumbling.
Past commanders and past advisors of Retta Conclave No 8 True Kindred were entertained Monday evening at a potluck supper by Mr. and Mrs D W Waymire. Assisting hosts were Mr and Mrs Melvin Sellers. New officers elected at a business session were Mrs Fred Gardner president Mrs Merle O Moon vice president Mrs Jay Brown secretary and Mr Clarence Rea treasurer. Entertainment featured pictures taken by the Waymires during a Supreme Conclave in Canada. Attendees numbered 21 adults and two youths.
Washington AP reports a Senate House committee findings show civilian federal payrolls at year end June reached 2,496,455 workers, up 77,351 from June 1961, the highest yearend total since June 1952 when 2,596,800 were employed during the Korean War peak.
The Herald advertises a reader tip prize of five dollars for the best news tip submitted each week, encouraging readers to share news for possible publication credit.
The fourth annual Hoffman-Wilson family reunion gathered Sunday in Holton with a noon basket dinner, visiting, and photo sessions. Attendees included Fred and C E Hoffman, Ben Baker and Arlyss, Howard and Mary Salsberg, Willard Hughey, Lloyd Hoffman, Letha Kay Stahel, Bill Hepner, Alvin Stahel, Ben Hoffman, and Donald Hoffman, all from Ottawa, Baldwin, Overbrook and nearby areas.
The hospital announces newborn daughters and sons with names, birthdates, parents, addresses, and weights: Jill Elaine for July 26 daughter of Thomas Joe Jordan and wife at 51 East 9th. Brenda Ann for July 29 daughter of Robert Dean and wife at 326 Walnut. Joel Wayne for July 31 son of Kenneth V. Curtis in Lyndon, weight 8 pounds 4 ounces.
Ottawa Horticulture Study Club met yesterday at Mrs Leatherberry home. Mrs Harding presided. Members offered suggestions on cutting flowers care and conditioning. A garden tour is planned for the next meeting on September 28 with plans for next year's program.
Eagles Auxiliary Wycoff Community and Mrs Aubrey F Ponton host Thursday meeting led by Mrs Tom ODea and West 11th district circles.
Miss Linda Sluder, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Sluder, Wellsville, was honored at a Saturday shower hosted by Miss Lynne Stephens and Mrs Robert Widner at the Charles Stephens home. The event used pink and blue decor with an umbrella centerpiece and matched 4 p.m. Aug. 12 wedding plans at Wellsville Baptist Church officiated by Rev Homer Ganong. Relatives and friends attended, including mothers Mrs Mildred Harbison and Mrs Beulah Harbison, and bridesmaids. A prior Friday shower at Miss Josephine Hostetter’s home featured pink and green decor, games, and a honeycomb umbrella centerpiece. The couple, Miss Sluder and Darrell Harbison, are planning marriage.
The Detwiler family held its annual reunion at the Forest Park shelterhouse with a noon basket dinner. Attendees included Harold Ecker of Lyons, Gomer Jones of Hutchinson, Walter Welsh and Earlton, Alien Welsh of Topeka, John Colt and granddaughter of Kansas City, Roy Detwiler party from Sharon, Susan, and others from Mound City, Ft. Scott, Overland Park, Baldwin, Penny, Lane, Rantoul, Dwight, Peoria, Ottawa, and dozens of relatives and spouses listed by town.
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