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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1965
Page
3
A reader asks why students destroy property in school and another writes of finding joy in an exceptional Mongoloid child. Ann Landers urges constructive outlets for anger, then praises adopting an optimistic view of special needs children and ends with advice on avoiding drinking partners when driving.
Dear Heloise suggests a simple exchange of leftovers between two childless neighbors who enjoy cooking. One bakes cakes or pies and shares portions. the other provides reheated dishes like ham and beans or vegetable soup. The idea reduces waste and builds neighborly bonds.
The Church of the Brethren class met at Eugene and Mrs Ward’s home for a turkey dinner. Twenty members including one guest attended. Plans were made to buy floor coverings for Sunday School rooms and Mrs T K Keelin read a book during the gathering.
Ottawa VFW Post and Auxiliary hosted national VFW Auxiliary president Mrs Sophia Goldstein of Chicago in Hays for a weekend visit. The event included a mid winter council meeting for nine district presidents, an evening banquet, and a Sunday reception with an honor arch for Mrs Goldstein who will depart December 21 for Hawaii.
The V F W Auxiliary met Thursday in the hall. Three petitions for membership were received. Mrs. Glen W. Hardesty presided as communications from department and district presidents were read. The charter was draped in memory of Mrs. J. Thompson and Mrs. Ethel Seymour. Reports covered a Thanksgiving basket, flag presentation at Eugene Field School, a December 15 trip to Topeka V A hospital with gifts and cookies, and a chili supper. The growing dollar fund reached 39 dollars. The Post and Auxiliary plan a Christmas party at 6:30 p m on December 23, with a covered dish and table service.
The Tot-to-Teen Club held its Christmas Party on Dec. 8 at Mrs. J. C. Souths home 836 S. Cedar. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Warren Wesen Mrs. Max Drake and Mrs. Lowell Fouts. Guests played bridge and exchanged gifts with prizes won by Mrs. Clyde Hashagen and Mrs. John Fisher. Twenty two members attended.
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The notice states the December 1 marriage in Douglas Arizona of former Ottawan Hazel Briles to Michael J Cooney. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Roy Canseler. After the ceremony at Judge George Martins home, friends gathered at the Cooney home. The couple traveled to Phoenix and reside at 1218 13 Douglas. Cooney has been a barber in Douglas for 40 years.
Terry Schwegman was a hokey guest at a pre Christmas family dinner near Richmond hosted by Misses Susan and Jane Schwegman. Pvt. Schwegman will leave December 17 to resume training at Fort Campbell Kentucky. Present were Don Wolken and Lisa Chanute, Dick Rocker and children, Lee Schwegman and Kay Ann Westphalia, Mike and Elmer Schwegman Garnett, Albert Schwegman Jeanette Jim Diane Shelia and Benny.
The Shoe maker family hosted a Monday evening surprise birthday party for Mrs. Fred Shoe maker. Guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Heckman Mr and Mrs Howard Steele Mr and Mrs Henry Gileoy Paula Mr and Mrs Max Shoemaker Terry and Bradley with refreshments and a decorated cake.
Zigzag Club members gathered in the Blue Lantern cafe party room in Paola for a turkey dinner. They exchanged gifts and showed handmade articles. Plans were set for a white elephant sale January 10 at Mrs. Roland Sass's home in Princeton. Eighteen members and two guests attended.
About 250 attended a one evening program by Garfield second grades. Directors were Mrs. Doris Bradley and Mrs. Melva Beam. Mrs. Deane Meyers was pianist. Children acting as announcers were Melissa Beaman Cathy Smith and Billy Runnels. The program included piano solos readings songs and two plays Santa's New Helpers and Almost Caught.
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