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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1962
Page
9
A Reader seeks help for a overweight husband with a heart condition and smoking habit amid family tensions. Another letter details an 18 year old’s affair with a maid, while Unhinged suggests a father address his son, and a blunt “keep your trap shut” response covers a gossiping wife.
Miss Helen Cain and Mrs Ida Brown hosted the Pomona Stitch and Chatter Club Wednesday afternoon. Members exchanged flowers and plants. A fall rummage sale date was set. Two members received mystery birthday gifts. A potluck yard picnic was planned for June with Mrs John Fritts. Refreshments were served to 22 members and two children.
Anna Laura Bitts Fritts, age 88, widowed, plans new wood carving projects despite birthday. She carves basswood ducks with simple tools, relies on bird feeders for avian viewing from a sun porch, and reflects on long devotion to whittling, family, and community service with the American Legion Auxiliary.
Charter member of the Auxiliary and mother of a charter member of the post, Mrs. Fritts enjoys visiting with friends. In vacation periods the home draws her grandchildren, who lovingly call her Mamma Fritts.
The Auxiliary elected Mrs. Jay Todd as president with officers including Mrs Harold Showalter and Mrs Roy Dixon. Trustees named were Mrs Hayward Brill and others. A joint installation with the Eagles set for June 2 at 7 30 pm and a Mother’s Day dinner planned for Sunday at 1 pm. The auxiliary bowling team won first place at the district meeting in Topeka along with listed attendees. Plans include a May 17 dinner at North American Hotel and an annual party at the hall.
The notice promotes a Saturday gathering of Club Forecast members including FACULTY WOMEN for a family picnic. Organizers invite members and families to enjoy a day of shared meals and social activities at a local park.
The Miriam group of the CWF met last evening in the Christian church annex with devotion by Mrs. Vincent Skidmore. New officers were elected for the year: chairman Mrs. Kenneth Saffron, vice chairman Mrs. Richard Blanton, and secretary-treasurer Mrs. Ted Fogle. The group sewed layettes for Yakima Christian Mission. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Skidmore and Mrs. Irene Mangum for the members and guest Mrs. Ned Roberts.
A potluck supper closed the season for Tot-To-Teen Club. Hosts were Mrs. R. E. Boyer and Mrs. Eugene Sievers at the Boyer home. Losers in attendance contest treated winners. A gift was given to retiring president Mrs. James Warnock. Members learned secret pals. Twenty attended.
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