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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1969
Page
7
A reader recounts inlaws who overlook her oldest child’s birthday, despite gifts for the younger children, and seeks guidance. Ann advises the husband to request acknowledgment from the grandparents and, if ignored, return unopened gifts next year.
Printed Pattern 4988 offers a swing shoulder dress for shorter fuller figures with new half sizes 10 12 14 16 18 20 bust 37 requiring 21 yards of 45 inch fabric. Send name address ZIP size style number to Anne Adams at The Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept in New York for mailing and handling with prices and book offers listed.
Social notes report Mr. and Mrs. Dean Easton and five children from Allentown Pa visiting Richmond friends Wednesday as evening guests and staying overnight with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Metze. Ralph McCrea of Richmond returned from a Colorado Springs vacation with grandson Lewis McCrea and family, and a week at Estes Park, stopping in Bede Iowa to see Clarence Olson en route. Esther Eeord of Topeka and Ella Johnson of Ottawa spent Wednesday evening with Lonnie Chambers and family in Richmond. Helen Virginia Story of Pasco Wash., daughter of John A Baldwin, has returned home after visiting relatives. Larry Andersons of Silver Lake visited her parents Clyde Berry and wife in Rural Richmond on Sunday. Ralph Miskimon and son Scott of Ottawa spent the weekend at Erie with brother Don Miskimon and wife. Gene Vining and children from rural Richmond returned from Lake Okoboji in Sioux City Iowa, and Brian Vining stayed with grandparents Don Clary at St George on return.
A Striplin reunion was held Sunday at Forest Park with attendees from Kansas City and nearby areas. Present were Walter L. Striplin, Wesley Striplin, Clevenger family members, Campbells, Harrises, Bells, Moreland, Sitmplin, Murray, Bunyan, Burgoon, Green, Barton, Keefer, Mann, Smith, and others from Ottawa, Independence, Topeka, Baldwin, all listed residents or visitors.
Iced watermelon balls or cubes flavored with a dash of fresh lemon juice and ground ginger present a refreshing, simple opener for any meal. The citrus brightness and warm spice elevate the fruit into a bite sized, palate cleansing appetizer.
Heloise shares practical sewing tricks from home care to extend garment life. A reader recalls a 1930s tailor method sewing sateen inside trouser waistbands to protect the leg from wear, allowing easy replacement without harming the trousers.
Rev and Mrs Ray Nitcher of Iola observe their golden wedding anniversary with services at Community Baptist Church at Fourth and Monroe Streets Iola followed by a family buffet at Menegays Cafe An open house 2 to 4 p m at the Wright home in North Kentucky Iola The couple united in marriage 50 years ago Rev Nitcher taught 29 years and Mrs Nitcher 20 years in local counties They have five children 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren Rev Nitcher has been a Baptist minister for 30 years.
The Daughters Club of Centropolis marked its 37th annual luncheon at Bob's Hill House with Mrs. Edward Woodsum and Mrs. William Clark hosting. Mrs. Donald Woodsum, the president, led the meeting after a decorated table, and Mrs. Dale Ackerman’s birthday was noted. The next luncheon is Sept. 4 with Mrs. Earl Sink. The Tally Mission Circle met at Mrs. Raymond Mack’s Wellsville home, sharing favorite Bible verses, prayers, and devotions. The group plans a Sept. 4 trip to Baker University to view the Quayle Bible Collection. The Youth Temperance Council Camp at King Solomon Christian Service Camp in Solomon, Aug. 4–6, drew Nancy Fleming, Sara Wollen, Timothy Bien, Roosevelt Neal, Timothy Tschantz, and Mrs. Mary Black, with poster-making, singing, and a talent show. Camp Royalty was crowned at the banquet.
Lois Christine Doty, daughter of Lois and Jay L Doty, will marry Tom P Roelber of Osage Beach Oct 14. Doty, a 1969 Quenemo High School graduate, works at Osage House Resort on Lake of the Ozarks. Roelber, a 1968 Camdenton High School graduate, is a meat cutter at Ezards Super Market in Osage Beach.
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