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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1980
Page
3
CHICAGO AP. Fitness expert Maurita Robarge says posture, stride, head angle, and arm swing reveal mood and self-esteem. A slump may show inadequacy, brisk walks signal purpose, and an upright posture with open arms suggests confidence. Some walkers hug walls or tilt bodies to deflect attention.
Ottawa Amateur Radio Association airs at 9 p.m. on 147-39 MHz. TOPS meets at 1 p.m. at the Youth Center. Friday features Senior Club at 1:30 p.m. at the Youth Center.
Winners of Monday evening bridge at the Ottawa Elks Club included Norma Caleb with Mary Hill and Helga Kursk with John Thornburg tied for first, with Freda Gilmore and Katherine McClay in third and Mary Jo Hanes and Gene Price in fourth.
A community notice lists a family with Buck and Johnson relatives and provides tested preservation recipes. It details spiced crabapples with cinnamon cloves allspice and vinegar plus brined grape leaves, including quantities, steps, and jar sealing guidance for long storage.
The annual Yakley family reunion was held Sunday at the Gilbert Pottorff home in Wellsville with 76 attendees. Relatives traveled from Independence, Buckner, Wilmington, Streator, Fargo, Nevada, Moundville, Joplin, Willow Springs, Kansas City, Topeka, Fort Scott, Arcadia, Emporia, Lebo, Edgerton, and Wellsville for the event featuring a bountiful basket dinner, visiting, and group photos.
A reader questions why bridal party members must cover gowns shoes and tuxedos while others assume the bride’s family pays. Ann Landers responds that bridesmaid attire is not a fixed obligation and outfits may be reused, while addressing etiquette expectations in weddings. Another letter complains about shop customers damaging stock with snacks, and Ann comments on etiquette and behavior, noting the richest often disregard manners.
The Reekie family reunion gathered 103 attendees across Hutchinson and nearby towns. Mae Platt of Fort Dodge won oldest attendee, Derek Doman named youngest, and the farthest travelers were Mr. and Mrs. Vanderpool from North Carolina. 1981 officers elected: Mrs. Hughie Shira president, Larry Wintamute vice president, Mrs. Keith Gifford secretary-treasurer. Members hailed from Independence, Coffeyville, Williamsburg, Waverly, Princeton, Wichita, Mulvane, Derby, Hutchinson, Dodge City, Fort Dodge, McCune, Topeka, Ottawa. Next year’s event set for July 25-26 in Hutchinson.
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