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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1973
Page
5
Dear Ann Landers readers vent about Christmas newsletters and the egocentric detail in year end updates. A sharp parody letter mocks overlong reports praising family achievements and money, ending with a scathing alternative note from Mary about a turbulent year.
Footwear choice matters for holiday shopping. Prefer low to mid heels with slim platforms or wedges, strong soles for all day wear, and sealed linings to prevent blisters. Avoid high platforms and open toe or open design shoes as they raise moisture and injury risk. Sneakers or worn-out shoes offer inadequate support for long shopping trips.
An old style print advert promotes Anne Adams pattern department patterns for missses sizes with options like belts scarves and bands. It lists pattern numbers 4803 1245 18 and prices 75 cents plus 15 cents for first pattern, with mail address in New York and instructions to print name address size and style number. The notice markets many styles including pantsuits caftans and separates and mentions free pattern coupons and sewing books.
Club Forecast lists Monday and Tuesday events including Beta Sigma Phi chapters such as Omicron and Omega along with TOPS meetings, Girls Scouts Cadette Troop 303, MOTHERS Club, and WOMEN's groups at Ottawa venues like Union OMICRON, TOOF Hall, UMW Chapel, and the Anchor Building. Attendees include Ginny Bromert, Velma Howell, Leah Collins, Dorothy Beeman, Mrs. Ron Reusch, Mrs. Robert McLain, Lois Lahman.
Vera Ellsthorpe from Kansas State offers tips on selecting a fresh Christmas tree. Fresh needles bend without breaking, the trunk butt is moist, and resin on the tree indicates freshness. Keep the tree away from heat, mount it in a water holding stand, and refill water daily to reduce fire risk.
Blanche Honeycutt presided over the Senior Club at the Youth Center with a welcome and a special return for Margaret Williams. 44 members answered roll call. birthdays noted for Rachel Hubbard and Cleve Barnes. cards sent to Golda Holden, Anna South, and others ill.
Eric Eugene Durbin, 22 months, son of Pvt. 2. C. and Mrs Milton D. Durbin of Colorado Springs Cole, is listed with grandparents Marvin D. Durbin of Ottawa and Lt. Col. Harrold E. Rice of Chicago. Great grandparents H. R. Williams and Nellie E. Durbin of Ottawa are also named.
Socialettes Mr and Mrs Owel Followell of 1239 S Mulberry were guests Friday at a Christmas dinner hosted by Bankers Life Nebraska Insurance Co. at its office.
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