Family Problem Solved By Friendly Relative
A reader recalls Ann Landers advising against borrowing a brother in law for pregnancy, but shares a real case where a sister and her husband offered help, resulting in pregnancy and three children. The letter ends with gratitude for the reader and a note about authenticity of mail. A separate querent asks about a back porch laundry line and shadows on walls. advice suggests discussing blinds with the landlord to reduce embarrassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
O.K
California
Sis
East
Earnest Workers Sunday School notes and Four Seasons Garden Club
Mrs. Bertha Stewart and Mrs. Sarah Johnson hosted the Earnest Workers class meeting at Trinity United Methodist Church with Mrs. Ben Gibson presiding and Devotions by Mrs. Myrtle Proffitt. Plans were set for a Sept 18 potluck at the church as committee chairs were named. Thirty calls were reported this month. Four Seasons Garden Club met and visited Franklin County Fair then gathered at Mrs. Larry Wightman’s home. Ten members and one guest, Mrs. Fred Fuller, attended and shared garden disappointments. next meeting is Sept 18 at Mrs. Don Hoglund’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Stewart
Sarah Johnson
Earnest Workers
Trinity United Methodist Church
Ben Gibson
Myrtle Proffitt
Stewart
Grace Baughman
Four Seasons Garden Club
Franklin County
Larry Wightman
Fred Fuller
Don Hoglund
Severns Open House Celebrates Golden Anniversary
Friends and relatives gathered Sunday at the Richmond home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Severns for their golden wedding anniversary. A gold net table, yellow mums, and cake framed the party. Attendants included sisters Alma Bastin Mabel Billett Grace Keller and Ella Fox serving cake and punch, with Severns granddaughters Terrye Ann Smith Patti and Janet Kruger assisting. A long list of out of town guests came from Ottawa Topeka Council Grove and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Severns
Richmond
Mrs. Severn
Alma Bastin
Mabel Billett
Grace Keller
Charles Rhoads
Ella Fox
Severns
Terrye Ann Smith
Patti
Janet Kruger
Lee A. Perkins
Roy Lamm
Topeka
Council Grove
Vaughn McClellan
Jack Patchen
George M. Dietrich
Elan Patton
Kansas City
Rapiitoni
Williamsburg
Anna Rhoads
Harry Valentine
Ernest Warner
Decia Martin
Readers Share Quick Varnish Tips From Nylon Stockings To Gloves
Dear Heloise readers discuss varnish application hacks using nylon stockings, an old glove, or powder puffs to avoid brush streaks. The National Association warns about spontaneous combustion in oily rags and recommends disposal by burning, water immersion, or airing out, with emphasis on safety. Mrs Vernon Hanson and Mrs Marvin Miller offer lifestyle tips for campers dinners and curtain tiebacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
M. P
Sandy Mercer
National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association
the National Association
Vernon Hanson
Shower Honors Gail Garrett in Ottawa Community
Gail Garrett formerly of Ottawa received honors as guest of a miscellaneous bridal shower Sunday in Nevada Missouri attended by eleven guests. The event hosted by Mrs Boyd J Cooper and her daughter at 1016 S Willow featured a pink and orange color scheme. Miss Garrett is to wed Alan Van Loenen in Ottawa on August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail . Garrett
Nevada
Ottawa
Boyd J. Cooper
S. Willow
James Baldwin Jr
Miss Garrett
Alan van Loenen
Socialettes Recap Of Visits And Farewells From Richmond Area
Belleville visitors Mr and Mrs Ted Metze traveled to Richmond to see his brother and family Mr and Mrs Lee Metze. Libby and Henry Bunch from New Orleans plus guests joined Frank Dietrich Charles Edwards and families in rural Richmond. Rev Mrs John H Sinclair of Glen Rock NJ visited M W Fishburn’s family and accompanied Mrs Fishburn to Topeka. Rhonda Masketer and Lance Cpl Norman Raby Jr were honored at a Princeton home dinner before Raby ships to Fort Lewis and then Vietnam. Attendees included Goff Lavenburg Miller Scipio Barrett Welch Ottawa and more. Valerie Finch of Ottawa won first in the Richmond Fair baby contest for babies one to 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Bunch
Libby and
Henry
New Orleans
Frank Dietrich
Charles Edwards
Richmond
John AH. Sinclair
Glen Rock
N. J
M. W. Fishburn
Rhonda Masketer
Lance Cpl
Norman Raby Jr
Charlie Masheter
Princeton
Raby
Fort Lewis
Wash
Vietnam
Charles Goff
Lavenburg
Linda Miller
Scipio
Pamela Barrett
Sandra Masheter
Emporia
Norman Raby Sr
Charlie Raby
Valerie Dee Finch
Larry Finch
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Anne Adams
Ottawa Herald
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Landfords
Iwelborn’s &Lectric Service
Bennetts
Bennett’s
Bennett Ice Cream Store
N. Main
Severns Open House
Russell Bradley
Jeff
Lisa
Jason
Ben Phillips
Burlington
Ralph McCrea Jr
Gridley
Leslie Norton
Iola
Ernest Bismark
Parsons
Jerry Severns
Wichita
C. M. Severns
Denver
Colo
Blanche Perkins
Clay Center
Mae McMahon
Cindy
Osawatomie
Harold Frasier
Opolis
Howard Bradley
Manhattan
Doug Rhoads
Nowata
Okla
Effie Winkler
C. E. Lingle
Caney
Kermit Kruger
Oklahoma City
Gary Smith
Treavor
Memphis
Tenn
Jack Smith
Terrye Ann
Lafayette
Emery Howell
Walter Perkins
Grant Stevenson
Lionell Sutton
Mary Guy
Clarence High Garnett
Marvin Miller
Gail Garrett
Denel
Ted Metze
Belleville
Mrs
Lee Metze
Alice Schmoe
James Raby
Jimmy
Chris
Cora Welch
Bankamericard
BankAmericard Member Bank
Tulsa Steel Distributing Company
Tulsa Steel Distributing CO
Tulsa
Magnavox
Cliff Reynolds Western Auto Assoc
S. Main
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