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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1971
Page
7
A reader asks if women are biologically weaker or stronger than men, prompting Ann Landers to note men are generally larger and stronger, but women endure heat cold starvation and shock longer. women live longer and two X chromosomes play a role.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Mersman of Greeley announce the engagement of their daughter Venita Ann to Larry Setter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Setter of Garnett. The wedding will be held September 18 at St. Boniface Church in Scipio.
Mrs George Allman led the Monday UPW meeting at First United Presbyterian Church. Bertha Johnson reported on the 1971 medical offering and its uses while Eva Hanes shared a Navajo mission news bulletin. The lesson titled A Time To Despair And A Time To Hope was given by Mrs Allman. Next gathering set for July 19. Senior Club honored the men at the June 18 gathering.
Socialettes reports list guests of Mr and Mrs Floyd Livengood in Garnett and Richmond plus visiting families from Augusta, Iola, Ottawa and Eudora. Sunday dinner attendees include Bill Chandler and family, Nell Row and Loyd Zentner, with Gary Davis and family. Remarks note quilt gifts, mystery pal prizes, and a July 16 meeting set for Forest Park.
Dear Heloise column offers home hacks from readers. Advice ranges from buttoning hard collars with a safety pin and buttonhook to using soap and shameless tweaks for corsage pins and kid safe glues. Readers share practical tips for daily chores and craft projects.
Residents of the nursing home and her family celebrated Mrs Cora McIntosh turning 91. A cake was delivered by daughter Mrs Reid Dunlap of Centropolis. Attending were two daughters in law Kathy Clara and Sharon Iola, a granddaughter Mrs John Wilkerson Richter, three great grandchildren Cathy Mary Low and Victor Wilkerson, and grandson Douglas McIntosh with roses. Also present were residents including Mrs Gertrude Bougher Florine Sweet Nellie Deal Annie South Clara Elliot Grace LaNier Mrs Roy English Eva Dodson Ellen Likes Mayola Gates.
In Hutchinson over the weekend Mrs. Ollie Burress Mrs. John Ott and others attended the summer regional. Ottawa’s Maria des Cygnes chapter placed second in the competition with the history books compiled by Janet Shambaugh. The next regional gathering is planned for September in Ames Iowa.
The 45th annual Ecord family reunion gathered Sunday at Monroe Hall in Harris. New officers elected: Joe Ecord president, Willis Rosser vice president, Helen Schneider secretary treasurer. Longest distance attendees were Mr and Mrs Hugh Naanes and Pearl Bergevin of Wheatridge. Others came from Kansas City Topeka Garnett and Greeley.
Readable notices show Adelines and Rebekahs hosting 7 45 p m meeting at Youth Center Trinity United Methodist Church circles Priscilla noon picnic in fellowship hall details summarize the community’s schedule with church and club events and gatherings.
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