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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1960
Page
7
A set of letters and responses from Ann Landers on social woes. A mother worries her pretty 15 year old daughter has no friends despite wealth and privilege. another hostess laments guests not viewing her home. a reader asks about New Year resolutions. Landers counsels authenticity, removing “props,” and consistent self-improvement as paths to real connections and growth.
Former Ottawa residents Mr and Mrs J H Smith held an open house on December 28 at the home of their daughter Mrs D C Short in Chadron Nebraska to mark their 67th anniversary. They moved to Franklin County in 1919 and left in February 1957 to live with the Shorts. Their granddaughter Mrs Eildon Carr of Las Vegas Nevada attended.
The Socialettes Senior Club elected officers for a three month term at yesterday's Youth Center meeting. New posts include Chairman Mrs Myrtle Graham, Vice-Chairman Mrs Grace St John, Secretary Mrs A J Dawson, Treasurer Mrs Emma Stout, with pianist Mrs Margaret Williams. Courtesy chairs Mrs Julia Jones and Mrs F C Pope served refreshments to 31 members present.
Paula Perkins of Princeton was installed as honored queen of the International Order of Job’s Daughters at a Masonic temple ceremony. Officers Judy Lister and others were inducted, with Paula’s family attending. The event featured readings, music, and the presentation of a past honored queen jewel to Janie Knight.
Kansas guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Perkins Wellsville and Louis Sandus associate patron of Baldwin Bethel with five Bethel officers. The Misty ballroom theme featured large Christmas trees and a red green decor. One hundred eighty five attended.
A compact club forecast lists events for several groups across the week. Activities include meetings by Ottawa Garden Club First Methodist Church Beta Gamma and Navy Mothers groups, plus dances, circles, and social hours at churches and community centers with multiple hosts and dates.
A letter from Mrs. J J Bahrenius formerly Amy Davis recounts her teaching beginnings at Union Center and Diamond Ridge, her move to California and alma mater Fresno State College, and memories of school life. She notes salary changes, playground games, and county spelling bees. Also mentions Alaska trip, grape farming with Sun Maid raisins, and a health film at Ransom Memorial Hospital open to the public.
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