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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1963
Page
10
Dear Readers 15 times to celebrate Christmas ahead. Tips from Heloise and family urge buyers to seek a fresh tree with vibrant branches and avoid dull or drooping boughs. A tested method to check freshness is described.
Heloise shares practical advice for selecting and caring for Christmas trees, from choosing a full tree and testing lights to watering, securing the stand, and using sewing thread to fill gaps. Includes warnings about fire hazards, spraying, mistletoe berries, and involving the whole family in decorating.
Mrs Kenneth Davis led the Skilton Music Club Christmas program hosted by Mrs A H North. The evening featured vocal duets by Mrs North and Al Williams with Martin Williams on piano, a quartet performing It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas, a Humperdinck Prayer from Hansel and Gretel sung by a women’s ensemble, and a violin solo The Holy City by Mrs Guy Snedaker. New members Mrs John Craycraft and Mrs Archie Sinclair were welcomed. Gift exchange followed. assistant hostesses were Mrs Davis Mrs J R Henning Mrs R E Roseberry and Mrs John Sheldon. Guests included Mrs Al Williams Martin Williams Kenneth Davis and Mrs Raymond Schmidt.
Riley Lilly retires from Santa Fe Shops in Topeka and plans California visit with wife. Strong weekend winds damaged trees and outbuildings. Independence residents Rhine Ruck and family visited with Francis Jones and Don Mathers. A newborn son born December 6 to Dale and Mrs Arb weighs 9 pounds 2 ounces. Tequa Aid Bazaar at Methodist Hall netted 159.60. Rev. Bob Samuelson served a ham and beans supper for Methodist men. Byron Royston recovering at home from a heart attack. Snow brings needed moisture. A Dec 6 collision at a northern town corner caused vehicle damage but no injuries.
Mr and Mrs Frank Myers hosted the annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange for Willing Workers and families on Tuesday December 10 The Jar 7th meeting will be with Mrs Porter Mr and Mrs Alfred Sigler Mike and Danny Milchelt attended the vesper program at Emporia College where Mrs Dorothy Milchelt had a part Cathy four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Platt broke her arm in a fall Monday
The baby list records several December births. Linda Kaylene Harris arrived Dec 3 in Lansing to George Daunt Harris and wife, weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces. James Eric Hollon Jr. was born Dec 6 to James Ernest Hollon Jr. and his wife, weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces. Thomas Ray Christian, born Dec 7 in Baldwin to Mrs. Vernon Leroy Christian, weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces. Sandra June Dexman was born Dec 7 in 504 Willow to Homer Louis Dexman and wife, weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. Lari Coleen Norton, born Dec 8 at 731 Main to Allen Norton and wife, weighed 7 pounds 3.02 ounces.
Dear Ann Landers, I’m dating a nice eighteen year old who fears illness. Andy is a top student with good morals and is respected at school. He carries a thermometer and checks his temperature hourly, causing us to miss four major events since October.
A reader asks about a teen with illness fears and canceling plans, and Ann Landers warns the teen needs help now. Another letter seeks decorum about a husband obsessed with a new home build and the need to curb his talk. A sensitive note recalls an early pregnancy and coercive pressures, advising independence and caution.
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