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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1980
Page
13
Skilton Music Club staged an aural kaleidoscope of children's music at the Rader home. Instrumentalists and vocalists presented works by Haridel, Schubert, Bartok, and school curriculum songs, including a Schubert piano quartet and duet.
Dear Ann Landers writes about a grandfather in Minneapolis who asks for a Viking funeral. The deceased would be placed in a boat, set afire, and pushed out to sea, though no sea is nearby. The reader seeks guidance on the unusual request and its feasibility.
Joe from Bismarck asks to stage a Viking funeral for his grandfather at Lake Harriet. The advisor notes such ceremonies are illegal in every state and cautions gently, urging to break the news kindly.
Community notices list events this week across Franklin County and Ottawa. Meetings include Club Forecast Friday at 7 30 p m and ECKAN RETTA Conclave with True Kindred Christian Women’s Club luncheon at Ottawa University Student Union. Potluck at Latimer Neighborhood Community Friday 6 30 p m. Senior Club 1 30 p m Youth Center. Retired Teachers tarry-in luncheon at Elliott Hall noon. Saturday Edward Hand Chapter DAR 1 30 p m election of officers and delegates Mrs Allen Loyd.
Doris Reed named Worthy Matron and Ray Reed as Worthy Patron in Pomona No. 305 Eastern Star installation. Lottie Love and Walter Ottaway presided with a long list of officers and banner bearers. Doris Reed honored as Tennessee representative to the Grand Chapter of Kansas. fellowship hour hosted by Lasater, Stankard, Reed, and Love.
Josephine Lowman outlines an eight-week Beauty Improvement Plan focusing on exercise to slim down 15 to 20 pounds, with cautions to start slowly, get doctor approval, and gradually build routine. She promotes caloric awareness, a BSP kit, and weekly menus including veal stew, pizza sandwich, yogurt omelet, and specific grocery lists for Monday and Tuesday.
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