Weights and Measures advice from government official
Heloise shares a letter from William J. Thompson of the Division of Weights and Measures urging housewives to report short measurements and to check all purchases. The note emphasizes zero-start tapes, clear quantity labeling, and fairness, noting errors can multiply across many items. Thompson stresses protection of consumers and encourages vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Thompson
Division of Weights and Measures
Cials
Weights and Measures Department
Department of Public Service
Thompson
Hold Family Gathering for Adcock Kin in VEW Hall
A June 14 family dinner in the VEW hall honored the late Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Adcock. Attendees included Gorydon Borders of Los Angeles, Don Rutledge, R. M. Haworth, C. V. Coate and family, Harold Coate and family of Wichita, Larry Harrison of Lawrence, Raymond Adcock of Grantoul, James Campbell of Tucson, Roger Graves of Gardner, Gordon Baldwin and family, Roy Porter of Kansas City, Ray T. Campbell, Elgie Garrett, Mina Stoffer, H. Adcock Jr. and family, Alan Schwartz, Everett Chapman and family, and Frederick Turner and family from Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Adcock
Vew Hall
Gorydon Borders
Los Angeles
Don Rutledge
R. M. Haworth
C.V. Coate
Marcia
Harold Coate
Wichita
Larry Harrison
Lawrence
Raymond Adcock
Ran
Alan Schwartz
Everett Chapman
Frederick Turner
Ottawa
CWF Installs New Officers at First Christian
Mrs Albert Keefer led the worship service for First Christian CWF with readings from My Cathedral and a duet Open My Eyes by Jewel and Carol Scott. Mrs Roy Browning installed officers including Mrs Aaron Drumright as president and Mrs R D Waymire as first vice president. New circle chairmen named Ruth Circle and Miriam Circle among others. Hostesses included Mrs Drumright and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Keefer
First Christian Cwf
Ray B. Kelly
Jewel
Carol Scott
Roy W. Browning
Aaron Drumright
R. D. Waymire
Bill Wheeler
Frank Holden
Howard Doyen
Don Lytle
Ethel Mercer
Browning
F.D. Fogle
Jack Porter
New Circle
Lee Harrison
Ruth Circle
Archie Clark
Lydia
Charles Gentner
Miriam
Harold Shomber
Naomi
Drumright
James Salmon
Robert Whitley
George Starbuck
Socialettes and club news from Thursday gathering notes
Socialettes FLA Club entertained by Mrs Raymond Gillette with a dessert. Eight attended with guests Mrs E D Gillette and Mrs Louise Wray. Prizes were won by Mrs Floyd Higdon and by she and Mrs Berry in games. Senior Club No 1 met in Youth Center with patriotic ritual and three song numbers. Reports on sick members. De Molay Mothers plan a covered dish dinner at Mrs Howard Smith’s Tuesday at 6 30 PM. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Kristenson and granddaughter Linda Barnes returned from a two week Buena Park California visit with their son and family. Visiting Mrs Lela Mae Randell were grandchildren Allison, Bill and Brad Wilson. Army Mothers will bring sack lunches for all day sewing meeting with Mrs Willard Wallace Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FLA Club
Raymond Gillette
E. D. Gillette
Louise Wray
Floyd Higdon
Berry
Youth Center
L. W. Seright
Wilbur Kristenson
Linda Barnes
Buena Park
Calif
Junior Kristenson
Billy
Willard Wallace
Mark 50th Anniversary Celebration in Waverly
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Tuttle of Waverly celebrate their golden wedding with an open house Sunday June 28 from 3 to 5 p m at the Methodist Fellowship hall. Hosts are daughters Mrs Harold Williams of Waverly and Mrs Warren Wright of Apple Valley California. No formal invitations. Friends invited to call. Gifts not requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Tuttle
Waverly
Methodist Fellowship Hall
Harold Williams
Warren Wright
Apple Valley
Calif
Brethren Conference Attendance Noted In Lincoln Neb
Rev and Mrs Charles DuMond attend the 178th annual Church of the Brethren conference in Lincoln Nebraska this week with Mr and Mrs Ernest Watkins and family and Mr and Mrs George Royer also listed as attendees. There will be no morning worship service at the Church of the Brethren on June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles DuMond
Church of the Brethren
Lincoln
Neb
Ernest Watkins
George Royer
Dear Ann Landers Posture Advice and Sneaky Friend Letter
A 16 year old asks Ann Landers if a gym class posture opinion is accurate and if walking with a stiff head and shoulders is the cause of cold reaction from girls. The reply notes that behavior toward others governs reactions and suggests relaxing posture a touch. A second reader vents about a friend who invites elsewhere. response calls the behavior petty and urges clarity. A brief note on cheese labels contrasts pizza cheese with mozzarella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Ann
Also Mentioned on This Page
Heloise
A, Ial
CWF
Lela Mae Ranedall
Allison
Bill
Brad Wilson
Bill Wilson
Paola
Jerry Alan
Duane H. Hall
S. Sycamore
Glenn
Mack
S. Mulberry
R. L. Snider
16Th
East Wilson
Wright
Formica
Christian Bros
Terrill
Mynette
Arnel&nylon
Ottawa Herald
Seur
Lila
P. S
Quin’s Furniture
Court House
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!