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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1969
Page
9
A reader shares clever party sandwich tips including using a thimble cutout bread with a stuffed olive centerpiece, plus several reader tips on sewing, avocado prep, humidity for houseplants, TV tray storage, quick diaper changes, and repurposing fabric selvage as binding.
The Toumberlin Shearer family reunion was held July 13 at Forest Park with attendees from Ottawa and nearby towns including Ralph Hopkins Lexington Mo John Toumberlin Lisa Julie Wellsville Dick Stoneking Darren Pomona Loyd Hatfield Spring Hill T P Shearer Linda David Kansas City Trisha Cindy Raytown Parkville Dan Gerry George Connie Delbert Linda Neila Reita Charles Peggie Ann Teddie Richard Kenneth Toumberlin Mickey Fennel Betty Swearingen Suzann Floyd Elva Toumberlin Joe Toumberlin Lanna Nicholas Robert Hopkins Patricia Foster and others.
Expert answers a reader on building a stone terrace over sand. Start with a flat two inch sand bed, set each flagstone at even height with a slight slope, hose to settle, then sweep a cement and sand mix one part cement to three parts sand into the joints. Wet consistently for days to cure. in cold areas use a four inch sand bed for durability.
New sewing pattern Misses sizes 8 to 16. Bra dress requires about 2 yards of 34 inch fabric. Pattern adds 65 cents plus 15 cents for mailing. Send NAME ADDRESS ZIP SIZE STYLE 4852 to Anne Adams Pattern Dept in New York.
A Sunday Oyler family reunion at Forest Park featured a basket dinner with attendees from Ottawa Leavenworth Pomona Leawood Lee's Summit Emporia Topeka and surrounding towns. Names listed include Irvin Oyler John Sink Orren Altic Randy Earl Sink Claude Sink Debbie Gayle Page Deb Williams Stew Williams Gary Riemer Wadkins Rosa Dillon Elvin Dillon George Dillon Junior Dillon Tonya Don Jansen Kenneth Clevenger Kimmy Julie Susie Richard Smith Tami Terri Danny Ricky Travis Devin and others.
Barry Lee Reynolds is the 10 month old son of Mr and Mrs Cliff Reynolds of 1224 College. He has a sister and three brothers. Grandparents are Mrs Clara Reynolds of 339 E 12th and Mr and Mrs J F Vogel of 1220 College.
Social notes report Michael and Scott Honn returning to Wichita after a week with grandparents Enos and Mrs Honn at 1144 West 7th while parents traveled to Houston Texas and New Orleans Louisiana. The families vacationed together at Dallas and Lake Texoma in Eisenhower Park. Howard Doyen Nancy and son Ronald visited Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu New Mexico where Ronald works for the summer at the Presbyterian camp and conference center.
The daughter born June 11 at Ransom Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Arnold Hart at 1122 S Hickory is named Lori Ann Michelle. She weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces. The Harts have another daughter and two sons. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Sander of Victoria and Mr and Mrs George Hart of Richmond.
HB club members met at Mrs. Harry Hjorth’s home after a Wednesday luncheon at the House of Douglas. Nine members attended with guest Lurray Moffett, formerly of Ottawa. The August gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Merrill Bliss.
An Ottawa Herald column from July 24 1969 features two letters to Ann Landers. A serviceman asks whether to reveal a venereal infection to his fiancée and postpone marriage. A son asks his divorced father to reconnect, prompting editorial cautions about realism and bitterness.
Forecast outlines Friday activities at Fairmont Club for seniors and youth center events. Includes schedule hints and event scope. Details emphasize community engagement and youth programs hosted by the club.
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