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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1961
Page
3
AP survey notes rising number of working wives from 5 million in 1940 to 13.6 million today with projections to 20 million by 1970. The piece blends trivia, quotes, and light insights on consumer habits, longevity, and daily life, mentioning government programs, aging figures, and cultural observations.
Mrs. Lee Roberts and Mrs. Joel Towner hosted a Saturday morning coffee at Mrs. Roberts home for Caro lyn Christie bride elect of Donald Woodard. Guests contributed favorite recipes for the honored guest. The wedding is planned for August 9 at Westminster United Presbyterian Church.
Pattern 202 provides actual size cutting and painting guides plus assembly directions. The 35 cent pattern is part of Windmill and Weather vane Packet No 11 which includes four other designs for one dollar. Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept Bedford Hills New York.
NADEANE WALKER PARIS AP reports longer flaring skirts and dark browns opening the Paris fall and winter shows. Diagonal draping marks the oblique line, with maternity-like “intimacy dresses” and cape or vestment inspired pieces. Coats remain pyramid shaped and leather ensembles in brown and beige dominate, while hats and various fur pairings add accent.
A historical note claims U S Department of Agriculture data show men are four to fourteen pounds heavier and two inches taller than their fathers. It links larger body sizes to diet, health tech, and lifestyle shifts from active frontier living to modern sedentary routines, noting wider seats and beds reflect this change.
Anastas Mikoyan will visit Japan next month to open the Soviet Trade Fair. The event starts August 15 at Harumi Pier in Tokyo harbor, announced by the Japanese Foreign Office.
The text notes an office worker spends about 60 000 hours at a desk plus 15 000 hours in school, totaling roughly 10 years. It argues that after work and school, Americans and their children mostly sit and watch television, rather than engage in outdoor games, contributing to a wider population.
A layette shower was held at the Robert Carpenter home for Mrs. Garry Gorton with co hosts Mrs. Robert Fiehler, Mrs. Eugene Eigsti, and Mrs. Lee Chambers. Guests decorated around a baby doll in a pink and blue scheme. Sixteen attended.
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