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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1964
Page
9
A home tip explains soaking dried apricots in boiling water overnight in a large jar for jam like preparation. The note humorously warns against overloading jars and a mishap with blinds, then advises gentle ammonia as a safer alternative for cleaning Venetian blinds. Agnes Joseph Gals is credited in a lighthearted aside.
Hints on making swollen juicy apricot jam from dried fruit with water boiled then blended. Also tips for stimulating picky eaters with picture-aid plates, moisture control under houses with plastic sheeting, stain removal with hydrogen peroxide and borax, and a DIY cutting board from hardboard. Includes freezer use for tomatoes and peeling skins for spaghetti.
Dear Ann Landers column covers marriage strains from a husband's door to direct selling, a wife’s suspicions, and advice on handling a spouse who spends evenings away. It also includes notes on left handed handshakes, family dinner routines, and a widow’s plea for love over social snobbery.
The Socialettes Seekers Class met all day at Trinity Methodist Church with 13 members and a potluck luncheon. Mrs. E. J. Barnes presided, Mrs. Mary Kitchen led devotions, and the group logged 41 calls and 47 cards while repeating the class motto. A Kiwanis queens program Thursday featured a book review by Mrs. Melvin Booth of Molly Pi con's So Laugh a Little. Mrs. Max Drake led a brief business session. Hostess was Mrs. Harold Bundy. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Floyd Jacob, Mrs. Gordon Benitz, and Mrs. Howard Mann.
The Skilton Music Club presented a continuous program titled Musical Theatre of America arranged by Mrs. Ted Strain and led by narrator Tom Rea of Lawrence. Mrs. Bruce Spears accompanied turning 50 songs from 23 musicals into full or partial numbers with several solo and group performances among 33 attendees.
Ottawa Shrine No 19, Order of White Shrine, completed plans Thursday for the Pancake Day event on January 10 with both noon and evening activities. Birthdays noted for Miss Gladys Anthony and Mrs. Lee Finch. Refreshment committee named Cecil Redick Glenda Medlin and Winifred Martin. A social time followed in the dining room.
The note confirms two tablespoons equal one fluid ounce and one cup equals eight fluid ounces, useful for recipe scaling and drink preparation. It reinforces standard US liquid measures for accurate mixing and serving sizes.
Hazel Rebekah Lodge No 175 elected Mrs H H Fearborn as trustee for a three year term and Mrs Viola Rodgers as drill captain at the Wednesday evening meeting in LOOF hall. Ruth Hoopes presented the auditing report and the charter was draped for Mrs Blanche Goldsmith with Gardner Hayden Floyd Hamner C L Scribner and Paul Beasley.
A New Jersey friend offers a simple dish using canned salmon and corn. Drain and measure liquids, add milk to two cups, melt butter with flour, salt, and pepper, then whisk in milk mixture until bubbly. Fold in salmon and corn, reheat without over stirring, and serve on whole wheat toast or patty shells with parsley or pimiento. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Clarence Beery and Mrs Rose led a meeting with 64 members and 11 officers including trustee Viola Robinson. The penny march netted 1.25 and Christmas work was discussed by Mrs Frank Lehew and Mrs Frank Wise. Reports on rehabilitation and Americanism were given. plans to audit the books in January were made. the chaplain closed with a prayer. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Lehew.
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