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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1983
Page
3
Southwestern Bell introduces an Audio Response System for Directory Assistance. Toni Stevens says it does not replace operators but gives them a verbal assist. The operator still prompts for city and listing while the computer reads the number aloud twice, with an option to stay on the line for further help.
Long range forecasts warn of hot humid weather and mildew risk in damp warm areas. Extension specialist Jereldine Howe recommends ventilation sun exposure and fans or dehumidifiers to control moisture. If damp indoors persists heat may be briefly used then open vents. Clean fabrics outdoors and discard vacuum bags to stop mold spread. Common buildup areas include showers curtains and stalls.
An expert explains how to revive a varnished door without full stripping by cleaning with denatured alcohol, then revarnishing if adhesion is good. If color remains uneven, remove with a varnish remover, consider wood bleach, restain, seal, then revarnish. Also discusses outdoor varnish versus paint, mildew prevention in bathrooms, and mildew control methods including chlorine bleach and calcium chloride precautions.
Eldred and Nevelson: Another Dimension showcases two dimensional works by Dale Eldred and Louise Nevelson at the University of Kansas Spencer Museum of Art from July 24 to September 25. The show includes 12 Nevelson prints and three dimensional reliefs, plus Eldred drawings from the Nelson-Atkins and private collectors. An 8foot Nevelson sculpture was recently acquired for campus installation this fall, possibly attended by the artist.
Sara Beth Ball marks her first birthday today, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Ball Jr. of 1016 N Poplar. She has a three year old brother Jonathan Marshall. Grandparents are Roy Schulz of 1801 Ash and Marshall Ball of 1113 N Mulberry. Great grandparents include Lon McCain Ottawa RFD 2 John McDaniel Spring Hill Ethel Schulz Rantoul and Elva Ball 1017 N Hickory.
Mr and Mrs E L Dusty Rhoades of Willow will mark their 25th wedding anniversary with a weeklong stay in Estes Park Colorado Miss Beverly Humphrey united with Dusty Rhoades July 20 1958 at the First Christian Church Auburn Nebraska The couple later moved to Ottawa in 1973 and have two daughters Mrs Bob Hiatt and Dina Rhoades both of Ottawa.
Harold and Mrs. Kennington of Farmersville New York welcome daughter Tonia Lyn born July 7 weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces. Everett Everson of Abilene and Mrs. Everson welcome daughter Melanie Rene born June 30 weighing eight pounds four ounces. Melanie has siblings Timothy Lee Monty Alan Amanda Kay and grandparents Darlene Berry Harold Kennington of Farmersville and Mr. and Mrs. Sam McClaur. Arthur Seyler and WJ Worrel of Manhattan beside Lyndon and Lake City relatives.
The Nightcrawlers Camping Club met Saturday evening with nine families and five guests at Pomona Lake Michigan Valley Area for a potluck supper. Public Safety Officer Junior Diamond presented a fire extinguisher safety program. Ed Pennington of the Manhattan District Office of the Audubon Society provided a movie and narration. The next meeting is set for August 13 at Melvern State Park with ice cream and sandwiches.
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