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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1962
Page
8
New York fashion writers report a shift toward slim silhouettes as designers show smaller sizes. The Fourth New York Couture Group session highlights include Hannah Troy with demi-fitted jackets and empire waistlines, Harvey Berin with slim waists, and Samuel Winston closing with slim-fit styles.
A reader asks how to handle a 15 year old who remains friends with a soon to be mother. Ann Landers cautions to stay quiet, noting the daughter will drift as diapers and teething rings replace higher passions. The second letter asks how to drop the Mrs title after 12 years. Landers says it’s fine to request first names, and the couple will likely follow. A third letter questions smoking at lunch. Landers calls the act rude but suggests joining another group and notes the root dislike may matter more.
Social notes say Mrs. Haydn Shaw assisted by Mrs. Eldon Turner hosted a recent bridal shower for Virginia Carey. Carey plans to marry on February 4. The General Edward Hand Chapter DAR meeting moved to Mrs. Tom E. Gleason’s home at 420 West 4th Street this Saturday.
A joint IOOF and Rebekah installation took place at the IOOF hall last evening. Installing officers included Assembly president Mrs J R Raffelock and grand master Howard Kalb with numerous grand officers named. About 50 people attended as officers were installed and gifts presented by Mrs Boucek.
Mrs Bruce Spears led the program Music by French Composers on Wednesday night with background facts about several French composers. Participants included Mrs Raymond Lucas who spoke on Debussy and others: Mrs William Kloster Mrs J R Henning Mrs M A Welty and Mr Larry Williams. Hostess was Mrs Ted Strain, assisted by Mrs R K Walters and Mrs Raymond Gillette. Mrs John Sheldon presided. Nineteen attended.
Members voted a five dollar contribution to the March of Dimes on Wednesday evening. Guest speaker Mrs. Keith Shumway presented "Music For Pre-Schoolers." Hostess Mrs. Clyde Johnson and assistants Mrs. Robert Wiggins and Mrs. Roy Kirkland supervised. Twenty attended.
The notice lists a Club Forecast event for Saturday hosted by D.A.R. with Mrs. Tom E. Gleason at 420 West Fourth. Additional specifics are limited in the fragment.
At home in Princeton Mr and Mrs Carl Stone were married December 28 in the Baptist Church at North Springfield Vermont The bride formerly Marjorie Hannah is a Ottawa University student and practical nurse at Ransom Memorial Hospital The groom is the son of Mrs Ann Stone of Kansas City They were united in a ceremony performed by Rev Carroll D Tripp with family members as attendants A reception followed in the church The couple plan to live on a farm in Kansas and the gown and attendants gowns were made by the bride’s sister Kathleen Hannah
The Kansas Society of Long Beach Calif plans its Kansas Admission Day Picnic on January 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bixby Park Long Beach Broadway and Cherry. The event offers a county and college register a food and coffee concession and tables for town or county organizations Ruth McGinnis will be president and Florence Deputy Haskell secretary.
V F W Auxiliary met at Garland Hinkle home with Mrs Clarence McFadden and Mrs Bob Robinson as pro tem trustees. Rehabilitation chair Mrs Sowers reported six career baskets given to veterans families and Hinkle noted a trip to Wadsworth VA Hospital. State tournament set for Topeka weekend. District fund drive approved and Feb 10 birthday party aid planned. A 62 member, 17 attendee record was reported. Members served refreshments and cleaned up after.
Omega Chapter Beta Sigma Phi held a meeting themed Her Crowning Glory. Nell Hackler demonstrated hair styling with Virgil Croucher as model. Founder's Day dinner is set for April 28 at The Barn. Antique Show May 18 and 20. Members to bring three items for a white elephant sale at the Jan 22 meeting with Tom Marks.
Instructions describe half cooking bacon slices then arranging over mashed sweet potatoes in a baking dish. Bake in a moderate oven until potatoes are piping hot and bacon is crisp.
Princeton Methodist W.S.C.S. met at the church with Mrs. R. G. Harms and Mrs. Dale Bones in charge. Eleven attended. They accepted an invitation to a tea at Union Chapel on January 15 and planned to attend. They also planned to serve at the A. L. Lingard sale on January 22. Hostesses were Mrs. R. G. Harms, Mrs. Minnie Oswald, Mrs. A. L. Lingard and Mrs. Robert Lingard.
A daughter born January 10 to Mr and Mrs John Lawrence of Overland Park was named Karen Louise. She weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Dawson of RFD 3 and Mrs Virginia Lawrence of Kansas City.
Mr and Mrs P B Weis of Melvern announce the marriage of their daughter Lala Elizabeth to Wilbert L Mahaffey son of Mrs Francis Burns of Melvern A double ring ceremony was held at the Church of God on December 29 Rev Lamond officiating Immediate families attended The bride wore a blue suit dress trimmed in white and a white pillbox veil Attendants were Mr and Mrs Robert Brewer A reception followed at the Weis home Both Mahaffeys are Melvern High School graduates Mrs Mahaffey attended Emporia State College and works for Kansas Mutual Insurance Co Topeka Mr Mahaffey is an airman in the US Navy Air Corps stationed at San Diego California
In New York during the New York Couture Group press week Oleg Cassini staged a lively presentation featuring a Twist dance and bold designs. The crowd watched as he revived his curvy figure hugging silhouettes while models wore avant garde outfits including a red crepe sheath with free swinging fabric strips. Cassini contrasted Estevez and Jablow whose collections focused on daring necklines and refined suits respectively.
Robert Barres offers upholstery for truck seats tarps combine canvas and canvas awnings at 826 Ash, with phone 2-3243. Local service emphasizes durable fabric repairs and reupholstery options for commercial and personal uses.
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