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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1963
Page
3
Readers share practical household advice from stain removal to freezing gum from clothing, rainwater use for washing, and step by step tricks. Tips include using cold water to remove knots, freezing gum on garments, and rain water for steam irons, plus pattern advertisements and sewing notes.
Marilyn Kay Robertson and Ton Chappell plan to wed on August 25 at Grace Episcopal Church. The ceremony is scheduled for 8 o'clock in the evening.
Ottawans joined the International LWML in Municipal Auditorium Kansas City for sessions. Leaders included Rev. Kurt Juengel and Mrs. Verle Kietz with many delegates from Canada Hawaii Canal Zone and Australia. Governor Chase and mayors attended as sermons and events highlighted a 2,700 attendee gathering and a Thursday pageant on missions. Rev. Arlen Bruns gave the sermon and Rev. N J Ezekiel was a Thursday guest.
The Socialettes Sew and Go club hosted a demonstration on making bound buttonholes by guest Mrs. Bill Bryan at Mrs. Clifford Gibson's home with seven members present. Guests included Mrs. Jim McGaugh Mrs. Wayne Griffin and Mrs. Lynn Hoover. Visitors also included E E Hanes and children Betsy Billie and Holly arriving from Inglewood California to visit Mr. and Mrs. W D Bell. Houseguests of Mrs. Mary Tankersley returning home include her parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson from Truth or Consequences New Mexico and her daughter Mrs. Bill King and family from Albuquerque New Mexico, plus weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. William Vollmar en route to San Francisco. Vollmar is the son of Pauline Vollmar formerly of Ottawa and stationed at Norfolk Virginia.
Far and Near Club members planned a Thursday meeting with Mrs Eugene Domnanish for a potluck supper for members and families on Saturday evening at Valley View clubhouse. Mrs John Macy read articles on Yucca lilies and grape centerpieces. Mrs Darrell Macy led the business session opening with the club song Blest Be the Tie.
Mrs Herb Bishop hosted the Baxter Social Hour Club meeting with Mrs Max Shoemaker in charge. Members shared safety hints for roll call after singing. Mrs Byron Mohr gave devotions and all recited the Lord's Prayer. Secret pal gifts went to several members including Mrs Don Martin and Mrs Harry DeVore. A match game awarded gifts to six attendees. Thirteen members and one child were served refreshments.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles laid plans for a district meeting in Ottawa on Sunday. Sandwiches will be served at 9 a.m. and district bowlers will compete at the Ottawa Bowl at 10 a.m. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. at the Nelson Hotel, followed by a lodge dinner. Mrs Naomi Caleb won the mystery package and capsule drawing, Mrs Jay Todd hosted a birthday dinner, and members exchanged white elephants.
President Kennedy today receives a 12 page fact based report from a six member committee led by Secretary Wirtz. The document outlines the facts and issues in the featherbed dispute and will be used to craft legislation to block a nationwide railroad strike. The panel will hand the report to Kennedy. it is not expected to be released to the public immediately.
Edward Sacco Jr. aged 13 was constructing a home made rocket in a Queens basement. He and a friend opened a carbon dioxide cylinder filled with kitchen match heads and improvised a fuse. A strike with a nail caused the cylinder to explode fatally injuring him.
Use eggs you bought recently and keep them covered in the refrigerator for 10 days. Remember eggs have porous shells so odors from other foods won’t be absorbed.
The Herald offers a weekly prize of five dollars for the best news tip submitted by a reader, encouraging community members to share timely information and help cover local events.
In Monticello New York a fire alarm sounded beside the Village Court as residents rushed to view fire trucks. Ernest Armstrong 35, being arraigned on a television theft charge, slipped out the back door and escaped.
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