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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1963
Page
6
Reader letters recount reactions to Ann Landers guidance on discipline and relationships. A hardware store reports selling egg timers to mothers of teens inspired by her column, plus columns about trust in marriage, teen fashion, and sibling dilemmas.
Nineteen members attended the Senior Club meeting yesterday in the Youth Center. The gathering opened with a patriotic ritual and singing of Abide With Me led by Mrs. Margaret Williams at the piano. Devotions featured the 23rd Psalm recited in unison. Mrs. Myrtle Graham, the chairman, read a letter from Mrs. Albert Speer of Topeka inviting the Ottawa club to a future Topeka gathering. Members entertained with clippings readings and jokes and shared reports of vacation trips. Tables games and visiting followed dismissal.
Miscellany notes Mrs. Robert Gault adds another travel item as granddaughter Lani Mortenson, a 1963 Emporia State graduate, sails to the Philippines to teach at Brent School after stops in Los Angeles Honolulu Hong Kong and Yokohama. The piece traces family travel from 1856 Germany to Ottawa area, with name meanings and a Jean Laury reference.
A vintage recipe outlines a savory sweet dinner component with smoked tongue and spiced peaches. It details simmering orange slices in peach syrup with light brown sugar cidar vinegar cinnamon cloves and allspice, adding peaches, then cooling and refrigerating overnight to yield about one quart.
Janet Simmons, a Pomona High School senior, documents her vacation cooking including Perfection Salad variations, Pineapple Salad with dressing, Honey Glazed Baked Ham, Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce, and summer cookies. She notes these dishes suit hot weather and family favorites, offering practical, step by step preparation.
Socialettes Fairmount Birthday Club enjoyed yesterday hosted by Mrs Clyde Newby with games planned by Mrs Russell Dyer and Mrs Jim DeWitt four teen members and four children attended Mrs Fred R Ferguson and Mrs M M Green assisted in serving refreshments Lydia CWF Group of First Christian Church met Wednesday at Mrs Ray B Kellys home Mrs Ray Smith gave the lesson and Mrs R D Waymire gave devotions Mrs Richard Blanton and Mrs Kelly served refreshments Mr and Mrs W G Snedaker depart Sunday for Diamond J Ranch Meredith Colo for a two week vacation Accompanying them will be Mrs Snedakers sister Miss Ruth Bowers Muskogee Okla and their granddaughter Kristin Midcap The group will meet Mr and Mrs Verne Midcap and Hal Dallas Tex in Denver and vacation together
A compact listing of local club meetings and social events across the week. Eagles Auxiliary district meeting at Nelson Hotel Tuesday 8 p.m. Army Mothers Bowing and business. Co-Workers Shut-In Circle at Mrs Ray Brown residence. Faith Lutheran Guild led by Mrs Homer Dexman at 504 Willow Lane. Golden Age Group in Anchor community room Thursday. VFW Auxiliary and Post ice cream supper 8 p.m. Friday. Senior Club at Youth Center.
Tips from Heloise advise storing lettuce at 32 to 35 degrees F for best quality, with 40 to 50 degrees F slowing decay for two to three days. For longer storage, core and refrigerate in crisping pans or damp towels, and keep moisture to maintain crispness. Additional notes share rust-removal tricks, decor ideas, and household hacks from readers.
Mail coupon for Pattern 4836 in Misses sizes 10 through 18. Size 16 needs 3 yards 35 inch fabric. Includes mail rate charges and handling. Send name address zone size and style number to Anne Adams, Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept NYC. Catalog 50 cents, pattern free with coupon.
Marilyn Bundy was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Roy Bones with 26 First United Presbyterian Church women attendees. Miss Bundy will wed Nick Gangwich on August 25. Decorations included roses and a bridal tree. Bundy wore a pink carnation corsage. Co-hostesses served refreshments, and guests opened gifts in a festive, ribboned setup.
The Herald announces a program paying five dollars each week for the best news tip submitted by readers. Tip submissions are encouraged from the community, with rewards issued upon verification of publishable information.
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