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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1964
Page
9
A reader describes a backyard trick using upside down paper cups over young plants during transplanting. The note suggests puncturing a small hole in the cup bottom with a fingernail to aid drainage and protect seedlings in new beds.
Collectors of advice share plant care hacks such as covering plants with upside down cups to retain moisture and cooler roots. Other tips include bagging potted plants during trips for moisture, emery board perches for birds, and diluting dish soap to curb teen dishwashing.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Gilliland were honored at a 6:30 p.m. June 4 dinner by hosts Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hegberg at 314 Elm for their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Geiger and others. gifts, a three tier cake, and bridge followed the meal. The couple, Ottawa University graduates in 1912, married June 17, 1914, with Mr. Gilliland later serving as Ottawa Herald managing editor. They have resided in Ottawa since college days.
Sandy Clark, guest speaker at the Marion Group of the First Christian Church, gave a review of Black Like Me by Don Howard Griffin. The meeting with Mrs. Ray Talbott and co hostess Mrs. Charles Talbott drew 14 members who planned the next yearbook and a July 2 potluck at 6 30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Vernon Stewart.
Beef remains plentiful across the nation as outdoor cooking season approaches. Prices are generally attractive though rib and loin cuts run up to 3 cents higher per pound in the Los Angeles area. Roasts are widely recommended as Dairy Month observances begin, with milk and milk products promotions conspicuous.
The Trinity Methodist WSCS met at 2 p m on June 3 in Fellowship Hall to discuss Our Later Years with devotions by Mrs. Chester Louderback and a lesson read from Not Growing. A skit by four members followed, business led by president Mrs. Max Cartmill, and reports on calls and Pomona Methodist and Suzanna Wesley Circle activities.
A dinner for retiring officers was held by the VFW Post and Auxiliary at 6 30 p m June 4 at the VFW hall. New commander Clarence McFadden and president Mrs Frank Lehew led the event. Comments were given by retiring officers. A punch bowl set was presented to the Post and Auxiliary in honor of Mabel Simmons by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lehew. A short skit was presented by Mrs Chester Louderback, Mrs Glen Miller and Connie Welton. After the skit bingo was played. There were 53 persons there.
A dry white wine a rose wine or champagne all make an excellent accompaniment to baked ham for a company dinner.
A wedding shower on May 381 at the home of Mr and Mrs Tom Ruddell in Wellsville honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs Douglas Farrell of Ottawa. Twenty six relatives attended. Refreshments included a wedding cake baked and decorated with sugar bells and roses. A bouquet of pink roses and pink candles graced the table. White felt orange blossoms and a silver edged border adorned the white net tablecloth with pink underlay.
A reader mocks a fake pregnancy and a husband who could not detect it. The column replies that fatherhood is a simple test of responsibility, praising the brainless claim as an ironic achievement and debating adoption.
Dr Josephine Davis declares herself great grandmother to Peter Geoffrey born May 18 in Bainbridge Maryland to Lt George W Davis VI and Mrs Davis. Worthwhile HDU meets June 8 at 1330 at Mrs Lee Shobe’s home with a safety lesson. Utah visitors arrive to see Mrs Mary Fitzgerald in Ottawa and Leona Husted hosts a VFW carpet sewing bee on June 4 sewing 37 balls of carpet strip with seven people present.
The Wycoff Community Club met June 4 with Mrs. Ray Farr is. Mrs. R. E. Roseberry assisted the hostess. Devotionals were given by Mrs. Mearle Christenson and Mrs. Earl Farris presided at the business meeting. Afterward bingo was played and Mrs. Otto Schmit won. Guests included Mrs. F. C. Drake, Mrs. Otto Schmit of Milwaukee Wisconsin, Eleanor Coen, and Mrs. Walter Hegberg. The next meeting will be August 6 with Mrs. Frank Mages.
Baxter Social Hour met June 4 at Mrs Royce Graggs home. Group sang prayed and shared devotions. Prizes went to Patricia Bishop Kay Gragg and Mrs James Allen. Next meeting set for June 18 at Forest Park shelter house with cookies to bring.
The Social Order of Beauceant met last night at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. William Wright presiding in the president's absence. Invitations were extended from Liberty Missouri Assembly for a June 14 reception honoring Mrs. John Sharp and from Topeka Assembly for June 15. Guest officers at the June 4 Independence Assembly luncheon were Mrs. Merle Marmon and Mrs. John Dellinger. Mrs. O. C. Curby attended the meeting and luncheon. Birthday of Mrs. Don Shade and wedding anniversary of Mrs. Melvin Sellers were observed. Refreshments were served by Mrs. William Wright and Mrs. Arthur Brink.
A reception for Mr and Mrs Dean Zook and family will be held at 8 p m Sunday in the large dining room of First Methodist Church. Zook has led music at the church for nearly five years before moving to Topeka. The public is invited.
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