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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1961
Page
3
Readers share personal woes from shoplifting guilt to marriage strain and party etiquette. The column counsels seeking help for compulsive stealing, urges self respect, and notes that a kind, honest approach can repair relationships. Other letters critique guests who bounce between events, with the adviser suggesting practical host remedies.
Mrs Cliff Detwiler hosted the Peoria E A B Ladies Aid July meeting with nine members present. President Mrs Maude Evans read scripture and led a Bible questionnaire after Mrs Mike Lovell gave the lesson Love Thy Neighbor from John. Closing prayer by Mrs Ira Dean.
President Kennedy signed an act delaying the annual wheat referendum from July 25 to August 26. Senate and House had authorized the delay while considering farm bills that include a one year cut in wheat planting. The bill would require most wheat producers to reduce planting at least ten percent from prior allotments to qualify for higher government price supports.
The ad promotes Simplicity pattern 4787 for half sizes and printed yardage, with mail order details to Anne Adams in Ottawa Kansas. Paris shows Jacques Heim spiral collection favoring two in one coats and figure flattering dresses. The Heim line emphasizes clean lines, short jackets, capsule capes at back, and a range of fabrics from tweeds to silks with metallic lamés.
Washington AP reports the Cabinet meets without President Kennedy, who calls most formal sessions a waste of time. With Kennedy's approval, ministers meet every second Wednesday at a different department. The Aug 2 session will be at the Pentagon and two weeks later at the Treasury. Kennedy sees Cabinet members individually more than recent presidents, preferring only those directly concerned with the issue.
Mrs. John R. Forrer of Rantoul shares a cookie recipe requested by friends. Ingredients include shortening brown sugar orange rind and buttermilk with soda flour baking powder salt nuts and eggs. Cookies are baked 15 minutes at 25 degrees and brushed with an orange syrup while hot, often decorated for Christmas.
Elm Grove Club hosts a gathering at the clubhouse with Mrs. Fred Thomas as hostess. The event features the V F W Auxiliary in attendance.
The piece catalogs striking costume details such as a green black Indian war bonnet with feather accents, battered halos, mink-banded cocktail sheath, a black oilskin suit with white collar and beret, an Orion dress imitating grain leather, a suede cape coat, wicker border trims, backward bobble necklaces, and a sequined tweed beret completing tweed ensembles.
Holders of the Social Royal Neighbors Friendship Circle met Monday in Forest Park shelterhouse for an annual watermelon social. Mrs T R Johnson and Mrs Bob Robinson served, with Robinson presiding a business session and a $4.25 collection taken. Members reported vacations and birthdays for Mrs Nick Myers, Mrs Lena Cyre, Mrs Lois McIntosh, and Mrs Johnson.
A son born July 12 at Madigan Army Hospital Tacoma to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Geiger was named Randy Elen. He weighed 8 pounds. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jesse J. Doudna of Ottawa, Mr. Lee A. Geiger of Paola, and Mrs. Mary Fultz of La Cygne.
Robert Barnes advertises upholstery services for truck seats tarps and canvas, including canvas awnings repairs. Contact Ash CH 2-2248 for estimates and service.
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