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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1969
Page
3
Advertisement for Anne Adams sewing patterns promoting a new youthful dress style with front and back scoop neck, various size and yardage details, and ordering instructions from Pattern Dept New York. Includes pricing for patterns and sewing books with mailing options and coupon offers.
Readers share practical hacks from the Ottawa Herald July 22 1969. A church guild cut ruffled nylon net into scrubbing edges for absorbent dishcloths that sold well and cost little. Other tips include oilcloth doll patterns, grapefruit hors d oeuvres with canned heat, sun warm grease melting for filters, tidying toys in a cart, jalapeno pepper juice pickles, and using a plastic hair roller pick to mix paint.
A reader defends newspaper workers as unsung heroes who keep the paper coming despite long hours, including holidays and crises like President Kennedy's assassination. Ann Landers replies appreciating the sentiment toward journalists.
Nancy Ransom was guest of honor at a bridal shower in the Williamsburg fellowship hall hosted by Mrs. Ervin Chambers, Mrs. Phil Pierson, and Mrs. Mina Chambers. She will marry Aug. 2 to Phillip Hatfield of McPherson. The event used a pink and white color scheme with a parasol centerpiece. Kathy Hoyt and Midge Ransom helped with gifts. decorated cakes and fruit punch were served to 20 guests.
Faith Chapter of National Gold Star Mothers entertained the Gold Star dads with a picnic at Forest Park shelter house Monday. Mrs. L. B. Paine presided as five dirty bags for servicemen overseas were voted to be filled. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Olin James and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stultz of Quenemo. Ruby Medlin, chaplain, led the closing prayer.
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