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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1965
Page
11
A fragment notes Mrs. Dene nis Rockers of Greeley receiving praise from her family for her cooking and good food. The brief mentions a warm family reaction without detailing dishes or occasions.
A long OCR fragment lists club meetings and hostesses at various local groups, followed by a family recipe section. It includes luncheon hosts at COSMOPOLITAN and BETA SIGMA PHI chapters, potluck and square dance events, and an extensive sequence of tested recipes including Pineapple Pie, Noodles, Brown Bread, Dinner Party Stew, Yorkshire Pudding, and Dumplings, with instructions and tips.
Wedding readers ask for a different touch and tinting rice for brides and grooms. The idea colors the moment as brides and guests shower the newlyweds after the ceremony.
A reader shares a bridal shower idea tinting uncooked rice with food coloring to create decorative favors. Instructions cover mixing colors, drying rice on newspapers, and packaging in nylon nets, with notes on using bits at the wedding and similar decor ideas. Additional tips include keeping nylon quilts in place with a cotton sheet blanket and a simple barrette trick to prevent sunsuit strap slips.
A Sunday dinner at the Dewey Whitworth home marked the 84th birthday of Mrs. Ida Marconett of 738 S Cherry. She has 11 children, 29 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Out‑of‑town guests included H A Richards and son Wellington, Byron Glasgow and Mrs Mary Watson and Lavon, Granite City Ill, C J Kells Chanute, Guy Deskins and Ricky Melvern, Richard Towe and Kells, Frank Mareconett and family, Arthur Mareconett, and Fred Unger Ottawa.
Socialettes note Mrs Florence Clark of Ceno tropolis has signed a cook contract for the fall term at Kape pa Sigma Fraternity, Baker University, Baldwin. It marks her fourth year. Past Commanders Club members were entertained by Mrs Clarence Rea with Mrs Louis Dale presiding. After business, members played cards and refreshments were served. next hostess will be Mrs Flora Sherman.
A Home Workshop pattern describes a five room bird house with a red chimney and formal landscaping. Pattern 469 provides actual size guides and directions for the house. It is part of the Homes for Birds Pack No. 75 offering eight different bird house designs for $1.
Osawatomie State Hospital hosts Operation Friendship May 3 to 10 inviting families churches and civic groups to host patients for meals with last year hosting 550 guests. National Mental Health Week opens May 2 with tours concert and plays. Community Hospital Night May 4 honors volunteers and staff with certificates pins and plaques. Kansas Press Women's awards banquet features a Kansas themed song A Lark? written by Ramona Rush Zoe Kelley and Carol Barton. Ottawa educators receive notable recognitions and 76 years combined teaching experience noted by Superintendent Forker. Don Waymire Ottawa school board president among former pupils.
Teen questions freedom vs protection from parents and peers. Ann Landers replies that risky actions like drinking in dives, glue sniffing, or goofballs are dangers, and warns that the writer’s parents share responsibility for their child’s safety. Emphasizes learning from consequences and avoiding reckless behavior.
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