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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1980
Page
8
A fourth grade report card style piece by Scott Davidson from Eisenhower recounts a humorous back and forth about Santa Claus mishaps during a Christmas night. It alternates fortunate and unfortunate events showing a playful balance of outcome and consequence.
Twelve families of the Chippewa Good Sams Camping Club met Thursday for a Christmas dinner and gift exchange at the L and L Restaurant. They welcomed new members Bob Martin and Mr and Mrs Henry Gilroy. Mr and Mrs Sandy Douglas will host a social hour after chapter attendance at the Barber Shop Quartet program at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium on January 17.
Dr. and Mrs. Michael McClay of Columbia announce the birth of son Preston Todd. Grandparents are Jay Todd, Rodney McClay and Pauline Todd with great grandparents Lickteig and Fox families noted in Garnett and Richmond areas. Community notices list BRANKLIN COUNTY Action Group meetings and club activities. Janet Marie Fox, age three, is child of Larry and Janet Fox with siblings Michael Ray.
Crochet a mohair pullover starting at sleeves and body with a yoke join. Includes Sizes 8-10 and 12-14, pattern 7149. Also features three drink mix recipes: Russian Tea, Refresher, and Rosy Wassail Cheer with ingredients and directions to mix, chill, and serve.
The letter discusses a mother’s call about a six year old and a five year old seen with almost no clothes. Ann Landers clarifies that children exploring their bodies can be normal curiosity, not sexual abuse, and advises gentle boundaries and keeping clothes on during play.
A reader asks if the replacement item she bought with her own money for a damaged object belongs to her roommate. The answer: the replacement belongs to the roommate, since it was bought as a stand in for the damaged item.
Classic holiday beverages from area extension home economists include sherbet tea punch and Santa’s punch with ginger ale and orange sherbet. Also provided are a crying letter to Ann Landers about loneliness and advice, plus holiday toddy and soups brewing guidance.
A comprehensive recipe guide for bread mushroom oyster and sausage dressings yielding four quarts of stuffing. Includes ingredient lists and steps from mixing bread to freezing and reheating, with tips on texture seasoning and scaling for larger gatherings.
The piece traces how greenery decor originated with Roman and European customs honoring Saturn, notes Druids calling mistletoe all heal, and highlights growing use of festive Christmas cakes shaped as wreaths Santa bells or trees while recounting Santa Claus origins tied to a fourth century bishop and a chimney legend.
The children of Roy and Mrs. Gorton of 912 N Locust will host a family gathering for their 25th wedding anniversary. Attendees include Rod Fedrow, Steve Tedrow, Valerie Gorton and Jeffery Gorton from Montana Air Force Base. the couple married December 31, 1955 in Ottawa.
The answer advises removing the old varnish from cedar or cypress siding, then choosing paints, stains, or penetrating wood sealers. Exterior varnish with no shine exists, but peeling varnish should be stripped first. paint can go over varnish if it's not peeling, otherwise stain or sealer should be applied to bare wood. Read container directions for undercoats.
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