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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1963
Page
7
A reader shares an old Irish method to remove grease from shoes using raw potato, then shoe polish. Others report rubber cement and glue as a stain remover, plus rust stain tips with salt and cream of tartar and sun exposure. Stainless steel sink stains vanish with carbonated water from soda or bottle varieties.
The Sunday School class at Trinity Methodist Church worked on two quilts and held a potluck at Mrs Effie Goulds home. The group included Mrs Harry Loyd and Mrs Cora Melcher. They signed 32 cards to ill members and elected Mrs Lillian Spears as assistant teacher replacing Mrs Proffitt who resigned. A Lenten collection was taken and knee robes for a nursing home were planned.
Mrs. David Smith hosted a layette shower at 112 S Main with 15 guests invited and Mrs Richard Smith assisting. Topeka attendees included Mrs. Bob Hodges Mrs Jack Cowin Mrs Walter Mayfield Mrs Dena Adams and Miss Madge Smith. Prizes were won by Mrs Tom Marks Mrs Richard Towe and Mrs Bob Hodges with decorated baby bootie cakes served.
First Methodist WSCS circles held meetings on Wednesday for devotions and study. Several hostesses led sessions with devotions and programs on stewardship and suffering. Visitors included Mrs. J. C. Wright and Mrs. Gertrude Kemper, with various co-hostesses assisting.
Mrs Richard Betell led a handicraft demonstration on homemade clay like material at a recent Beta Sigma Phi meeting. New officers elected include President Mrs Jim Rodgers Vice President Mrs Harvey Martin Secretary Mrs Bob Robertson Treasurer Mrs R E Roseberry City Council representative Mrs Bob Roberts and alternate Mrs Byron Faden. Hostesses were Mrs Lyle Grier and Mrs James Pollom.
Entertain Elm Grove Elm Grove Misses May Taylor and Hattie Marshall hosted the Elm Grove Club yesterday. Mrs. Roy Swank presided. The group voted to meet monthly on the fourth Thursday. A $1.35 collection was taken after letters of thanks were read. Mrs. Edna Justice to entertain April 25 received a hostess gift. Dues were paid and card boxes reported. Mrs. Swank helped serve refreshments. Attendees included Stella Fouts Austin Colo Mrs. Clara Daugharthy Hazel Floyd and Mabel Woodburn.
The CWF group met at Mrs. Ross Nichols home to study We Share In Korea and Taiwan. The lesson noted interdenominational Christian work in South Korea and highlighted Ewha University in Seoul, 75 years since its founding with former president Dr Helen Kim after 44 years in office. HLKY radio in Seoul broad casts Christian messages to North Korea.
Group members led by Mrs. Ned Roberts shared devotions and brought cookies and candy to be packed for service men. Naomi group will repeat the project.
Mrs. C. O. Tucker presided over the Helpful Service class in North Baptist Church. The devotional topic was Value of the Bible. A prayer closed the session. Members gave various roll call responses and reported 26 calls. A病 letter from Mrs. Floyd Perkins recovering from surgery in St Luke's Hospital was read. Birthdays were observed for Mrs. W. A. Fowler and Mrs. W. C. McDowell. Mrs. Fred Shoemaker organized the entertainment.
The columnist notes an 18 month old who bites, advises private isolation of the child and warns of possible trouble if biting continues. For Turmoil, she rebuts the daughters vs sons duty claim and recommends shared responsibility and hiring a housekeeper or practical nurse with costs split six ways.
The club met to outline a spring tour to a Kansas City area site. A basket lunch was served with Mrs. E. C. Cummings presiding. Mrs. Sam Shumate led the business session as members shared household hints inspired by Heloise's Herald column.
Mrs Clarence Keefer conducted last evening’s Beauceant meeting. An invitation from Topeka Assembly No 24 was read for friendship night on April 1. Mrs Elmer Roth and Mrs Esther Northway will serve as guest officers. Mrs Frank Jones and Mrs Northway served refreshments to members and Sir Knights.
Mrs Royce Gragg hosted the Baxter Social Hour club gathering on Thursday. Mrs Max Shoemaker led opening singing and devotions by Mrs Charles Redman. Prizes in Password went to Mrs James Allen, Mrs Leonard Allen, Mrs John Sink, and Mrs Ernest Sink. Refreshments were served.
A short community item notes a Saturday event at the Golden Age Recreation Club and Youth Center. Details mention activities for seniors and youths, with emphasis on shared programs and location at the club building.
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