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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1975
Page
7
The engagement of Karen Sue Hamm of Waverly daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hamm and Fredrick William Brown of Emporia son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Brown is announced. The couple plans their wedding for February 15.
A reader asks how to tell her grown daughter honestly about a hurt incident over laundry and company. Ann urges clear phone conversation, writing the words first, then asking who the friend referred to caused the hurt. Other letters cover a 17 year old with a 19 year old, a warning about poor husband material, and pregnancy doctor selection.
Elizabeth Jane Blaufuss Marmon is engaged to John Michael Marmon of Westphalia. Elizabeth, a Garnett High School 1973 graduate, works in medical records at Anderson County Hospital Garnett. John, a 1972 Garnett High School graduate, attended Allen County Community Junior College and works at Singers IGA Iola. They plan to wed June 7.
A listing of community groups meets around 1 30 p m at Trinity United Methodist Church and nearby venues. Participants include MONDAY HOPE Society TOPS KS Ottawa centers and BETA Omega chapter of Beta Sigma Phi with Mrs Martin listed among organizers.
Washington reports a joint Agriculture and Commerce survey of 12000 households detailing expected lifespans for new appliances and used equivalents. Key figures: freezers 20 vs 9. refrigerators 15 vs 7. gas ranges 13 vs 7. electric ranges 12 vs 6. washers and dishwashers 11 vs 5. gas dryers 13 vs 5. electric dryers 14 vs 5. black and white TVs 11 vs 5. color TVs 12 vs ?. notes a long list of civic club meetings and local group activities for Tuesday through Friday at various Ottawa venues.
The New Year brings high feed costs and production with low fed cattle prices and reduced demand for feedlot replacements. Consumers should see a plentiful January beef supply as meat processors can buy at lower market prices.
Open installation Sunday afternoon in the IOOF hall installed Ottawa Hozel No. 175 officers led by Mrs. Edna Whitworth as noble grand and Mrs. Maurice Ponton as vice grand. Pomona and Baldwin officers were also named, with refreshments served after.
Debbie notes holidays quiets and urges planning spring outfits. She highlights crepe and jersey fabrics, flat lace trims, cols and wrap skirts, and various blouse patterns with views to pair with corlettes and skirts. A jacket may or may not match for style.
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