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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1967
Page
2
A reader letters page echoes a plea for real people not playthings, sharing three responses about sex, virginity, and moral choices. An Illinois reader denounces casual sex and calls for respect. a high school senior credits parents for sensible values and warns about unwed mothers. a Texas teen emphasizes personal standards and hopes for a loving, virtuous partner.
July births listed for Garnett and Richmond area families. Lynn Marie rubick 7 lb 1oz at Anderson County Hospital. Randy Dean weighs 8 lb 1oz born to Larry Dean Bishop. Brett Jason 7 lb 1oz born to Jerald Harrell. Marshal Ann weight not readable. Mark Douglas 6 lb 7oz to Anthony Tesar. Pamela Dee 6 lb 6oz to Glen Baugher. Michael Shayne 8 lb 3oz to Ralph Davis.
Mrs Glenn Jones hosted a Thursday afternoon party for her daughter Vicki Jones seventh birthday. Guests included Ann Morton Ters ey Fowler Mark Morelet Donna Castell Sue Shaw Ellie Jones Coleen Shepard Cindy Adell Julie Brooks Jimmie Debbie Jones Lewanna Bell Mrs Gabe Motelet Vicki's grandmother Mrs Betty Smith and great grandfather Chris Loper at the small pool in Forest Park.
Mr and Mrs Roy W Lambert and Mr and Mrs Glen W Hardesty attended a VFW Post and Auxiliary second district council meeting in Kansas City Kansas. It was announced the second district convention will be Oct 14 15 at Olathe. Plans were made for auxiliaries to join Missouri Auxiliaries on a bus trip Oct 21 to the national home at Eaton Rapids Michigan.
Socialettes report weekend travels of Mrs. Evan Piersol in Denver and Vergle Kuiken in Richmond. The Love and Loyalty Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Roadside Park for a watermelon social. Mr and Mrs Francis Robertson hosted weekend visitors including Mrs Nellie Mossburg and Robert Mossburg with Nellie Jo Werts in Emporia.
Mr and Mrs William A Snapp of Wichita announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce Byren to James Donald Perkins son of Mr and Mrs Donald Perkins of Prairie Village and grandson of Floyd Perkins 820 N Main After the Aug 26 wedding in Wichita they will live in New York City where Joyce will finish studies at Columbia University and James will attend Union Theological Seminary Joyce is KU senior an Owens and Mortar Board member Kappa Kappa Gamma and Summerfield scholar James is KU graduate with history degree Delta Tau Delta member Phi Beta Kappa Owl Sachem and Phi Alpha Theta
Rita Hollinger bride elect received a Saturday afternoon shower hosted by Mrs. L. O. Gaddis and Mrs. Lauren Y. Gaddis at Lauren Gaddis home. The lavender pink and blue theme featured lace tablecloths pink blue candles and paper parasol flowers. Bride bingo prizes awarded to Hollinger with Connie Burlingham assisting at the gift table. twenty guests invited.
The FLA Club was entertained Thursday by Mrs. Morris Ferguson with Mrs. Floyd Higdon presiding. Members shared how long it took to prepare for vacation trips. Mystery prize went to Mrs. E. C. Cummings. Prizes in games awarded to Mrs. D. R. Willhite, Mrs. Cummings, and Mrs. J. E. Berry. Next meeting planned by Mrs. Raymond Gillette for Sept. 28.
Advertising copy for Printed Pattern 4661 by Anne Adams offers a slim sleeveless dress in solid, dot, or vivid prints. Includes half sizes 12 to 18, yardage for 35 inch fabric, and pricing 50 cents per pattern plus 15 cents mailing. Request to send NAME ADDRESS ZIP SIZE STYLE NUMBER to The Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept. Address provided in New York.
Marcia Knight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Knight of Centerville, formerly Princeton, will speak at 2 p.m. Wednesday for the Trinity Methodist W S C S meeting, sharing her missionary experiences in New Jersey. First Methodist W S C S members will be guests.
The National Association of Retired Civil Employees chapter 785 along with Mrs. Rachel Hubbard organizes a luncheon at the Country Club featuring the Women’s Golf Association. The event includes a picnic for families at Forest Park, and a 6 p.m. gathering at Roadside Park with watermelon.
Readers share a home trick using a vacuum cleaner to remove mosquitoes from ceilings. By holding the hose a few inches below the insects the suction pulls them into the dust bag in minutes. Advice includes turning off most lights to lure mosquitoes into one room and a playful note about bald heads.
Marie Macy presided as hostess with Mrs. David Brown leading the meeting. Ice cream social planned for Saturday. committees named for event planning. Roll call featured cool summer recipes. Aug 10 hostess announced. gifts exchanged. Guests included Mrs. Peterson Kristina and Stacy. Eleven members and nine children were served refreshments.
A daughter and husband, Mr and Mrs George Amison and family from La Mesa California, are visiting Ottawas for two weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs George McDowell. Grandchildren Mr and Mrs Rodney Thompson from Wichita recently returned home. The Amisons plan to visit Marion Thompson and Cindy at Eudora and Rex Thompson in Wichita, formerly of the area.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bird of Waco Texas are visiting his sister Miss Grace Bird at 731 S Mulberry and with his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Jd Ross Bird in Peoria They will stay till midweek Also present for a dinner at Miss Bird s home were Mr and Mrs Sam Bird of Kansas City Mr and Mrs Al Reily of Ft Worth and Mrs Jim Ellis of Topeka
Mr and Mrs Damon Kettler hosted a rural Paola covered dish dinner with relatives. Attendees included R E Brewer Osawatomie Harold Maycumber Jill Bill Philip Ann Astoria Medford Ore Keith Paschke Tracee Dare ren Medford Ore Bill Boss Shawnee Mission Georgia Thompson Jimmy Kansas City Mo Ben Haney Rantoul George Flinsbaugh Char lene Wellsville John Corrie Billy Bobby Cathy Kay Ann Clathe Ivan Wells Nancy Gary Merriam Edd Boss and Grace Brewer Ottawa.
About 100 people attended a Sunday noon dinner at Trinity Methodist Church in Ottawa to honor Rev. and Mrs. Robert B. Craig and family of Leavenworth. The event featured Rev. Craig as guest speaker while Rev. Willard Braker is on vacation. The Friendly Circle Class hosted the dinner and the afternoon included visits. Rev. Craig once led Trinity Methodist in Ottawa for five years before transferring to Sedan, Kansas ten years ago.
The Senior Club met Friday afternoon in the Youth Center with Will Hudnell of Independence Missouri recounting his two month Australia visit at his son's home. A noon potluck preceded the session as Mrs. Lillian Spears led with Onward Christian Soldiers and Henry Smart read scriptures.
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