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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1964
Page
13
A string of readers seek guidance in a 1960s style Ann Landers column. Hoping plans a October marriage with a dishonest fiancée amid rumors. A Proud Fan defends reading the column against brotherly taunts. A tired office worker endures a predatory client while balancing business needs and safety.
A playful guidance piece urges separate washing for white towels and sheets, explaining traditional habits and book recommendations. It suggests starting with a single example of separating whites, reflecting domestic routines of years past.
A collection of reader tips on chores and homemaking from Heloise. Suggestions include mixing towels with sheets to scrub stains, covering books with wallpaper samples, washing dingy white candles, using pillow under bed covers, moth control with nylon net bags and moth balls, drying clothes in plastic bags for camping, marking egg dates in the fridge, damp mopping rugs to remove pet hair, and reusing leftover charcoal briquettes to start barbecues. The piece closes with credit to George Sherman.
Faith Lutheran Guild donated Tuesday evening toward a new organ to be dedicated at 8 p m on August 16 with a recital by William M Kamprath of Topeka The program included the poem If Jesus Came to Your House read by Mrs Bob Roberts a review of the Lutheran Women's quarterly and a roll call with verses from Judges The 10 members joined as new visitors Mrs Dick Williams and Mrs Lester Hill became members Meeting hostesses were Mrs Roland Sass and Mrs Don Price It closed with the LWMS pledge Next meeting will be a picnic at the Earl Pope farm
A Friday night shower honored Nancy Jane Hohner ahead of her Aug 30 wedding to James L. Mietchen. Hostesses were Terence Malouf and David Reekie at 1453 S Cedar. Blue net gift table pink umbrella pink roses. games and photos provided entertainment.
Atty. Gen. William Ferguson ruled that an osteopath may serve on the county sanity commission. The opinion comes after a request from John Eland, Sheridan County attorney of Hoxie, to clarify eligibility for county roles.
Miss Freeda Wilson of 631 North Main was elected grand worthy matron of Prince Hall Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star Kansas Jurisdiction at the 81st annual session in Coffeyville August 4 to 7. James C. Bell of Wichita was chosen grand worthy patron while Mrs Thelma Small of Odawa was named grand Martha. Miss Wilson will attend the International Conference of Grand Chapters August 17 to 21 in St. Louis and competes in the International Star Debut contest 1964. She has served as grand Esther and grand treasurer for eight years and as grand associate matron for two years and remains a member and past matron of Adah Chapter No. 3.
Mrs Ruth Blood gave Oath of Free Men for the Ameri canism report at the Army Mothers meeting in Memorial auditorium Tuesday. Mrs Marie Gossett reported 109 pounds of rags bought to sew for a VA hospital with infant shirts and dresses for Indian children at Window Rock Arizona. Mrs Albert Graffham reported sending two cheer cards two sympathy cards and one roses bad to sick members. Mrs Loyd Murray said birthday cards were sent to three service men overseas. National convention set for Sept 9 10 at Hotel President Kansas City. Potential picnic dates for Tooepa VA Hospital patients discussed with hospital approval pending. Mrs Cora Morris Kansas City Kan post No 1 won quilt top with lucky number.
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