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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1969
Page
7
Dear Annie writes about a quarrel over engagement rings costing 900 and 1600 dollars. A mother urges paying the higher amount, but the writer’s pay is 92 dollars weekly. Advice emphasizes budgeting and clear spending limits before marriage.
A July 20 bridal shower for Carol Baker bride elect of Marvin Webb was hosted at the home of Mrs. Bob Altic with Mrs. Altic Mrs. Richard Altic and Mrs. Larry Crane as hostesses. Miss Baker wed July 27. Guests numbered 13 and lime punch plus yellow rose cake were served.
District I Woman's Christian Temperance Union elected new officers at Ottawa First United Methodist Church. Mary Black became president, with James Adamson Toronto as vice president and Lydia Peele Fr. Scott as corresponding secretary. Memorial and director roles filled. White Ribbon Recruit Service aided seven children. Memorial honors given to several members. posters from Anderson County schools displayed and film strips shown.
Six members and two guests attended the Willing Workers meeting at Mrs. Sanford Shaw's home in Richmond on Tuesday to make a quilt for Mrs. Leo Lingo. The next gathering is planned for August 5 at Mrs. Delma Myers's home.
Mrs. Fred Shoemaker of 847 S Cedar returned from a 12 day visit to Minneapolis with her son Carl and family. John Harkins and family visited George Belt in Lane. Mrs. Walter Landers hosted a Tuesday bingo for eleven. Karen Kendall flew to San Diego then San Jose to visit relatives. Jane Fishburn returned from Tacoma. Jeanette Schwegman and Arlene Mersman returned from Florida. Eunice Goff visited Van Nuys. Lester Broyles en route home from the South spent Tuesday night with Richmond relatives.
A reader suggests opening moisture swelling drawers by running a heating pad through a small gap to dry the moisture, then using a hair dryer in damp climates to speed drying. Cautions against using light bulbs.
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