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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1964
Page
11
Dear Ann Landers column jokes about a woman distressed by her boyfriend’s eyebrows forming one continuous brow. The writer implies a drastic, dangerous solution as a joke, mentioning a head split above the nose and brain injury as a consequence.
A reader from Battle Scars asks about settling with a husband who wants weekends with a younger woman. Ann Landers warns against a part-time arrangement and urges the husband to commit or leave. A Vermont parent recounts a teacher giving medicine to fifth graders and showing blood-stained glass to impress safe driving, prompting call to unite with other parents to see the principal.
Former Ottawa University students Ger aldine Rudd of Belpre and Frank M Victor of Topeka wed Sunday in a garden ceremony photographed in detail. The 1964 Ottawa graduate and groom, with Rev. Larry Dyer officiating, exchanged rings in a double ring ceremony amid floral decor. The bride wore an ivory silk gown with lace coat and pearl headpiece. attendants wore lavender brocade gowns. After a reception, the couple planned a west coast honeymoon and home in Kansas City.
The Kansas GOP advocates continued development of energy resources for industry and finance, with preference for local businesses. It calls for a state school foundation finance plan, expanded vocational and professional education, voluntary school unification, and no new tax sources while supporting property tax relief. It supports pay-as-you-go highways, restrained labor government involvement, strong natural resources and recreation programs, more mental health facilities, a medium security prison, and apportionment bases beyond population. It backs Kansas Veterans Commission and coord int of elder housing, plus continued Progressive welfare and Kerr-Mills medical aid.
Mrs Rose Campbell hosted weekend visitors including her sisters in law Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson Coffeyville and Mr and Mrs Jack Hadley Kansas City. Her son Capt G W Campbell and his family also joined. On Monday the group traveled to Salina and dined at the Officers Club with son in law Lt Col Alex Showalter of Anchorage Alaska who flew to Schilling AFB for a brief time.
The Aug births include Deborah Jane for the Stone family from Patrick Air Force Base and Ottawa grandparents, Ricky Dean for the Likes family, Ronald Vincent for Ronald Walter Ruby, Lauren Anne for Roland Bromert, Andrea Michelle for Edwin Dulfield, Beverly Kay for Gary Millbern, and Robert Greg for John Bushman. Weights range from 5 lb 12 oz to 8 lb 4 oz.
Mr. Clarence Day was honored on his 81st birthday with a surprise party Monday evening hosted by his sister Mrs. Mary Woodward at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Nichols. Guests enjoyed games at three tables as rainbow themed refreshments and decorations completed the festive setting.
ATLANTIC CITY AP Kans as National Committeeman Frank Theis says it looks like harmony from here on in and the other Kansas delegates at the Democratic national convention seconded his prophecy. It might have been different, but the roughest hurdle was cleared Tuesday night as the Kansas delegation settled to nominate the national ticket. A noisy argument Tuesday over seating the Mississippi delegation threatened to leave sore spots among the delegates, but the Credentials Committee report was approved by voice vote. If a vote had occurred, a poll of the delegation would have been needed. Theis said there would be an afternoon caucus and no pending business beyond routine matters. The Kansas delegation backs President Johnson and his choice for the vice presidential nomination, with no expected race for second place. The rally for Fred Harris, Oklahoma Senate nominee, drew Kansas delegates as Harris was introduced with placards from Oklahoma.
Lady Bird Johnson arrives by helicopter in Atlantic City with daughter Lynda 20 for the Democratic National Convention reception. Gov. and Mrs. Hughes and four of their ten children greet the First Lady as sign painters prepare Welcome Lady Bird placards and a 36 foot streamer.
Mr and Mrs Ray Hughes entertained with a potluck supper for Mr and Mrs Frank Simons of Richland Washington. Attending were Mr and Mrs Loren Fanatia of Parsons Mr and Mrs William Ratzlaff of Ottawa Mr and Mrs Eddie Garber of Centropolis Clyde Hetrick Mr and Mrs Max Hetrick Mr and Mrs Ralph Hamilton Patty Leroy Mark and Ray of Pomona Mr and Mrs Rex Gilliland Diane Kim and Shelly of Overbrook.
A Loyette shower honored infant Mike Bolton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Bolton, held at Williamsburg Legion hall. Hostesses Bonnie Goodwill, Nancy Kendall and Penny Reekie arranged gifts on a blue and white table with a large baby doll centerpiece and alphabet block themed refreshments. Prizes in games awarded to the honoree.
Father Robert Burger spoke at Sacred Heart Altar and Rosary Society gathering in the school basement about his journey to Washington D C and the New York World’s Fair. He showed slides of the Shrine of Immaculate Conception and the Vatican Pavilion among others. Hostess Circle No 8 served refreshments.
AP Food Editor Cecily Brownstone shares a no knead muffin pan bun recipe. Active dry yeast, warm water, sugar, salt, caraway, sage and nutmeg flavor dough, plus flour, egg and shortening. Dough rises 30 minutes, fills muffin pans halfway, a second rise, then 15 to 20 minute bake at 400 degrees. Serve hot or reheat.
The Beard family annual reunion occurred Sunday in Forest Park with afternoon visiting and photo sessions. Attendees included many relatives from Ray, Gilbert, Simons, Edington, Gentry, Osborn, Lingo, Hynes, Beard, Fanatia, Caple, and Robbins with Reinforced by several households from Topeka Parsons Pos Mona Ote tawa and nearby areas. Afternoon visitors included Earl Garber and Glen Garber with sons from St. Joseph Missouri.
The third annual Myers family reunion for descendants of C. A. Myers and W. G. Myers gathered Sunday at a Forest Park shelter house. Attendees included Claude Myers, Keith Rockhold, Howard Myers, George Myers and families, Norman Watts and kin, Clifford Keim and Linda, Georgia VanHuss, Robert Keim and family, Lloyd Myers and kin, Harold Myers and family, Rex Kinkland and others, plus several inlaws and extended relatives.
Socialettes Army Mothers sewed 13 rag rag balls for a VA Hospital and completed five infant shirts along with six laundry bags. The meeting convened in Memorial Auditorium with fifteen members attending and sack lunches at noon. The bridal airshowers honor guest Friday evening at Mrs Gene Maxwell's home was Mrs Earl Heckman, misprinted as Mrs Carl Heckman in a prior story.
Mrs Belle Smith hosted the Co Workers Circle with Mrs R W Stead presiding and Mrs Harold Murphy leading devotions. Mrs Minnie Bogart spoke on Sunshine for Shut-Ins as members shared items. A white elephant and food sale was planned for Sept 22 with Mrs Albert Peterson. Cards, calls, gifts and deeds of kindness reported.
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