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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1960
Page
8
A 51 year old grandmother, Pearl Reno, directs speeding trains at Corliss signal tower for the Pennsylvania Railroad. She handles up to 30 trains per shift and once halted a passenger train after a landslide, guiding it to a safe track. She started in World War II and remains one of few women in the field.
In a reader letter, a 30 year old man asks if he should marry a 21 year old coworker who became pregnant by a married man who paid her to “get lost.” Ann cautions against pity marriage unless mutual love exists and suggests adoption or professional support for the girl.
Mr and Mrs Charles W Brook sher and family arrived from Seattle for a 10 day visit with Mr and Mrs Henry VanLoenen in Ottawa and Mr and Mrs Wayne Brook sher in Edgerton. They are en route to Duluth Minnesota where Mr Brooksher in the Air Force has been transferred.
The Baby Has Been Named at Ransom Memorial Hospital reports three newborns. Pamela Irene, daughter of Dale Burton Van Horn and wife, born March 13 weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. Brenda Annette, daughter of Kenneth Norman Watts and wife, born March 14 weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces. Phillip Kenton, son of David Gardner Caldwell and wife, born March 14 weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces.
Mrs Er nest Sink hosted the Baxter Social Hour with 16 members and six children present. Mrs Don Waymire presided, Mrs James Allen led devotions, and Mrs Leonard Allen directed games while refreshments with a St Patrick theme were served.
Beaucant social order meeting was held last evening in the Masonic temple with Mrs. Jack Stephen son presiding. Friendship Circle will meet with Mrs. Al Knoeppel on March 23 and all Beauceant members are welcome. Before the meeting Beauceant and Tancred Commandry members shared a potluck supper, with fifty in attendance.
The article suggests storing clean mothproofed sweaters in a large tin lard can. Paint the outside to match the room, attach a felt sweater toward the center, and seal the lid tightly. Place the can in a bedroom, closet, or basement for safe storage during summer.
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The bridal shower honored Carolina Larios hosted by Mrs. Bernard Bruner in Dodge City at 235 S. Hickory. Larios and Richard Coleman are to wed March 26 at First Baptist Church. Corsages were given as 24 guests joined games, gift opening, and refreshments.
Southern girls on a visit North charm with poise and charm while girls from Mobile, Alabama, Suzanne Gisciard 18 Jacque Warren 18 and Ann Blackwell 17 tour New York in azalea pink outfits. Suzanne wins a $20 college scholarship and luggage and all plan to enter the Junior Miss Pageant in spring. The trio expresses delight at the trip and kindness from strangers.
A fragment describes a dress praised by men for its beauty and craftsmanship. It mentions 6,000 yards of thread and 67 yards of fabric, highlighting the astonishing amount used and the astonishment it causes among observers.
The Ottawa Herald reports on Suzie, a Northern girl with a lovely voice, who wowed chaperones and peers at a function. She reveals plans not for a career but marriage, while peers gain makeup tips and admire her hair and dress. Suzanne cites a notable family background with a sister crowned Miss Maid of Cotton in 1944 and Mrs. America in 1958.
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Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Gamma Chapter Paola plans a Saturday gathering. Members will discuss club activities, upcoming events, and community outreach with invitations extended to nearby chapters and interested guests.
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