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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1968

Page

9

Wittmeyer Weien Engagement for June Wedding

Mr and Mrs A H Wittmeyer announce the engagement of their daughter Janice Lee Wittmeyer to Glen F Weien II son of Mr and Mrs Warren Weien The couple plans a June 15 wedding at First United Methodist Church Miss Wittmeyer a 1966 Ottawa High School graduate and KU junior Fiance Glen Weien will graduate from the U S Military Academy West Point in June both share OHS backgrounds with recent degrees.

A. H. Wittmeyer Ash Janice Lee Glen F. Weien II Warren Weien First United Methodist

Advice to Divorcees and Family Struggles

A letter to Ann Landers urges divorced women to pursue court-ordered support, noting many can seek help from the district attorney or chaplain if in the military. Tips include detailing exact payments and possible increases with age or pay raises. A second note mentions a teen granddaughter sharing a room and helping with chores, highlighting domestic strain.

Ann Landers Ann Lucky Lee

Apple sauce fruit cake recipe shared by Mrs Shadle

A holiday baking favorite recipe for Applesauce Fruit Cake is printed with ingredients and steps. The note mentions Mrs. Clare Shadle of 327 S Poplar who regularly receives requests for the recipe, and includes baking details and times.

Clare Shadle S. Poplar

Edgell and Robbins Engage for Summer Wedding

McPherson announces the engagement of Susan Edgell daughter of Mr and Mrs C D Edgell to Robin K Robbins son of Mr and Mrs Bert E Robbins Holcomb. Both juniors at Ottawa University with Susan an English major and Robin a biology major planning a late summer wedding.

Miss Edgell Ottawa University

Socialettes Celebrate Atchison Family Gathering in Homewood

Socialites Mr and Mrs Arthur Atchison of Princeton hosted a gathering with their sons and families, Mr and Mrs Donald Atchison of Ottawa with Marsha David and Darin, Mr and Mrs Ronald Atchison with Cindy and Jay, and Mr and Mrs Clyde Wyatt of Homewood.

Arthur Atchison Princeton Donald Atchison Marsha David Darin Ottawa Ronald Atchison Cindy Jay Clyde Wyatt Homewood Elmer Summer Saugus Calif

New Pattern 4914 for Children's Dresses Delights

Advertisement notes pattern 4914 for children's dresses with sizes 2 4 6 8 10 in cotton checks and plaid taffeta, price sixty five cents, add mailing 15 cents. Also mentions fall winter catalog and free pattern coupon. Lists multiple Christmas guests and family dinners across several locations including Ottawa Richmond Santa Clara Oklahoma City and Topeka with names and addresses of attendees.

Anne Adams Ottawa Herald West 17Th St New York N.Y Croyle Central Community Center Carl Bastin Santa Clara Calif Kermit Kruger Oklahoma City Okla Charles Krone Indianapolis Ind Doug Rhoads Bartlesville Mabel Billett Council Grove Jack Patchin Kansas City Charles Rhoads Ottawa Alma Bastin Grace Keller Ella Fox Abe Severns Dick Fox Richmond

Ottawa White Shrine Holds Christmas Party Meeting

Mrs. Howard Smith led the Ottawa White Shrine business meeting at the Masonic Temple Thursday evening. Afterward the Smiths hosted a Christmas party with gift exchange. The next meeting is set for January 9.

Howard Smith Ottawa Masonic Temple

Placement Of Sculpture By Manuel Carbonell

UP News features a portrait of sculptor Manuel Carbonell urging proper sculpture placement for architectural impact. He discusses lighting pedestal proportion and room size, warning against clutter and doorstop use, and notes a Texas foyer pool piece.

Manuel Carbonell Carbonell Texas

Hints From Heloise Slipcovers From Towels Bring Easy Care

A reader shares making den slipcovers from terry cloth towels with zipper backs for easy washing, saving dry cleaning, and extending furniture wear. Another tip suggests using sausage water to flavor dried beans and reversing a flashlight battery to prevent corrosion.

Heloise Lucille Moore

Gillett and Schmitt Tie The Knot In Kansas City

Cheryl Jeanine Gillett and Patrick Earl Schmitt were married December 6 at Shawnee Boulevard Christian Church in Kansas City Kansas. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Robert Laird of Kansas City and groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs Earl Schmitt of Princeton. Rev. William Hughes officiated as Christmas greenery decorated the altar. Mrs. Schmitt is Argentine High School 1968 graduate. groom a 1965 Altamont High School graduate employed by Baldwin-Ward in Ottawa. The couple resides in Princeton.

Cheryl Jeanine Gillett Patrick Earl Schmitt Shawnee Boulevard Christian Church Kansas City Kan Robert Laird Earl Schmitt Princeton William Hughes

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Janice Lee Wittmeyer Wright Lucky June Jane J. L Florence Susan Edgell Maude Valentine Elliott Valentine Providence, R. I Mabel Gray North Manchester Anne Holden Walter Perkins Garnett Keith Perkins Independence Blanche Perkins Clay Center Lee Perkins Jim Conaway Becky Topeka Roger Perkins Fairmont Birthday Club Jim Weidner Russell Dyer By Vivian Brown Cuba Havana Barcelona Bennetts Bennett’s Bennett Ice Cream Store N. Main By Jim Osburn Osburn Dad Rebecca Sunny Brook Luv Gillett-Schmitt Louis Dengel Citizens State Bank Pomona, Kansas F.D.I.C
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