Christmas Cards Vast Industry After Century Of Development
The article traces the rise of Christmas cards from early lithographs by W. C. Dobson to Louis Prang's 1874 US introduction in Roxbury Massachusetts. It notes the shift from costly cards to mass production, varied designs, and evolving tastes, with religious and humorous styles, homemade options, and a 3% billion annual US exchange. Local post officials expect about 400000 cards processed this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Dobson
Louis Prang
United States
Roxbury
Mass
Valentine Greetings
Royal Academy
London
Santa Claus
Community group listings for a week of club meetings
A Sunday through Thursday roster of local chapter meetings and events. Groups include Beta Sigma Phi circles, TOPS clubs, MOTHERS clubs, auxiliary units, and church circles. Notable venues and hosts listed with times such as 6:30 p.m. and noon lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Center
OMEGA
Beta Sigma Phi
Milton Sampson
Howard Smith
Bob Roberts
Wayne Angell
North American Hotel
Jess Medlin
Not All Dads Disappear From Lack Of Concern
Forum letter from a veteran father detailing custody battles and perceived bias against noncustodial dads. He describes losing contact with three emotionally disturbed children after divorce, the mother’s alleged mental illness, and the emotional toll. He stopped visits to avoid further trauma, seeking justice print in Ann Landers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Justice
Wonderful Pattern 4715 for Women Sizes 32 to 46
Ottawa Herald pattern notice describes Anne Adams pattern 4715 for women's bra sizes 32 through 46 with comfortable, firm support and easy sewing. Includes pricing 65 cents per pattern plus 15 cents postage for first class mail, and mailing address in New York for pattern requests with ZIP. Also advertises fall winter catalog of 105 styles and sewing books priced at 50 cents to $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Ottawa Herald
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Community group dinners and club notes from local organizations
Members of the Beta Sunday School Class of the First United Methodist Church held a covered dish dinner with Christmas decor. Rev. Paul Pentz presented a memorial for Dr. James E. Wallen, and guests included Rev. and Mrs. Pentz, Nell Stout, and T. R. Johnson. The White Shrine Club Notes covered a Thursday meeting with Don Beach honored, four candidates initiated, and plans for a December 20 Christmas party. Additional items include Chapter AU of PEO dinner with Mrs. A. C. Carpenter’s Holy Land program, Appanoose Baptist WMS Christmas dinner and mystery pals, Soroptimist Club Christmas party with holiday stories, and upcoming meetings January 13 and 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Vera DeWald
Paul Pentz
James E. Wallen
Nell Stout
T. R. Johnson
Jessie Harold
Nora Evans
Marguerite McCurdy
Alma Schweitzer
Louise Davenport
Genevieve Gillette
Amber Evey
Helen Osburn
Luella Parrott
Elaine Smith
Don Beach
the Shepherds
Elmer Roth
Charles Talbott
Chanute
Ray Talbott
Bill McCreary
John Sheldon
Chapter AU of
PEO
Bill Ransom
A. C. Carpenter
The
Holy Land
Appanoose Baptist Wms
Clyde Wiscombe
Harold Radcliffe
Earl Gilliland
Lester Clark
Switzerland
W. H. Douglas
Louise Walker
Hazel Romstedt
R. D. Mahoney
Roselyn Whirley
Miss Walker
M. A. Welty
Liestal
Paul Shipps
Lucille Robinson
Robert Cole
Richard Turner
Lee Butler
P. R. Jamison
Interstate Financial House
John Ott
Hints From Heloise Practical packing and household tips
The column shares simple saves from readers. Amnie notes rubber rings stop ice trays from sticking. Glenda describes a clothes-hanging hack using a cardboard roll to prevent wrinkling and avoid pressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amnie
Heloise
Glenda
Ottawa VFW Auxiliary Christmas Potluck This Sunday
Socialettes Ottawa Memorial VFW Post 5901 Auxiliary invites post and club members and families to a 6 p.m. Christmas potluck at the post home. Attendees should bring a salad, vegetable, or dessert. table service is provided. Santa will hand out candy to children. Otts from Ottawa and Washington DC attended the funeral of Dan W. Eastman in Matfield Green. the Dan Otts will visit before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Memorial
VFW
Santa Claus
John Ott
Michael Ott
Ottawa
Matfield Green
Dan W. Eastman
Dan Ott
Washington D. C
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Omicron
Fred Zook
B&pw
Garfield Garden Club
Friendship Circle
Reno's
Ottawa Promenaders
National Guard Armory
Beta Gamma
Bill Bowers
Ottawa Credit Women
Peoples National Bank
Union Chapel
United Methodist Church
James Durbin
Briles
Church of the Brethren Women’s Fellowship
Eastern Star
Susanna Wesley
Trinity United Methodist Church
CWF
First Christian Church
Leila Callendar
Don Lytle
Lynette Russell
Betty Clark
Jack Porter
Deborah
H. A. Parker
Dorcas
R. A. Gollier
Esther
Raymond C. Bettge
Rebekah
E. G. Stith
Ruth
Melvin Booth
Martha
HB Club
William Hiort
Franklin-Miami Counties
Ernest Workers
Eagles
Liberty
Emil Johnson
Noble Grands
Ivan McFadden
Sarah Elizabeth Circle
Norman Wooge
Ottawa Jaynes
Jim Haworth
Ann
Blue Hills
B.it
Marie
Naomi Club
Fairmont
Clifford Carey
George Puvagel
Dear Ann Landers
Marie Verus
White Shrine
Phyllis Foster
Bruce Spears
Sheldon
Carpenter
Singer
Albright
Main
Kramer
Benner-Williams
Don Sellers, Mgr
Saffron Glass Co
S. Walnut
A .Mo
Butler
Mitzi
Mode de
France
Mitzi Mode de
HUMAN
Zoe
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