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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1973
Page
4
A reader recounts a home wedding with 40 guests and a fruit punch substitute. The groom’s father poured gin into the punch, causing family tension after the ceremony. Ann Landers praises restraint for preserving the day and warns against stirring conflict.
Mrs. Clifford C Johnson of 927 Ash announces the engagement of her daughter Barbara Ann to Larry A Wilkins son of Mrs Geraldine Wilkins Lenexa. They plan to marry August 4 at Faith Lutheran Church. Barbara Ann Johnson a 1971 Emporia State BS in business and H D Lee Co Lenexa employee. Larry Wilkins a 1967 University of Missouri BA graduate and 1969 MBA, employed by Champlin Petroleum Co in Overland Park.
New York AP report notes fashion minded women treat jewelry as everyday accessory rather than status display. A Union Carbide Corp survey finds most women value appearance and artistry, preferring quality and value over wealth signaling, with man-made stones favored when set in real gold.
The Herald requests wedding reports and photos within set windows after ceremonies. Writeups with photos must arrive within two weeks. stories may be used up to one month but may be cut for lateness. Full publication only if submitted within a week. No charge for wedding stories. Call 242 4700 for details.
A special meeting of Union Chapter No. 15 Order of Eastern Star was led by Mrs. James Raby with district aide Vera Aust and Pomona Chapter members in attendance. New initiates Mary W. Graham and Julee Butler received degrees as mothers Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Butler pinned them. Birthdays for Marie Raffelock and Denzel Rybolt were noted plus Mrs. Butler’s wedding anniversary. An ice cream social was planned for the Forest Park event with refreshments served. the next lodge gathering is Sept. 5.
The son born June 24 at Ransom Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Eldin Lee Cline at 505 W. 9th is named Justin Michael. He weighed six pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Tom Saxton and Mr. and Mrs. Eldin Y. Cline of Iola. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Johnson of Iola.
This item advises considering freezer space before purchasing a quarter or side of beef and suggests buying cuts you will use when retailers offer good specials. It also notes cheese meeting U S Department of Agriculture standards and discusses how poultry age affects tenderness and cooking methods for young chickens.
A humorous essay collection shows family antics from Aunt Heloise to Ghost Jon. A nephew’s Whisper game reduces noise, while readers share tips on efficiency, baking mini pies, and small habits that save energy or curb overeating.
Monday recruit class at North Baptist Church 1 30 p m Ottawa TOPS KS 233 Ottawa Youth Center Ottawa Garden Club meets at First United Methodist Church Tuesday WCTU 1 30 p m First United Methodist Church Ottawa Promenaders TOPS KS 117 Ottawa IOOF Hall WSCS Trinity United Methodist Church 9 a m coffee service
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