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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1962
Page
2
Angry mother questions legality of pornographic mail sent to youths. Dear Abby explains smut peddling is a large industry and that porn mail can be prosecuted where received. First offense carries a 5000 dollar fine and up to five years in jail. readers are advised to report to the local post office and request Ann Landers’ booklet for help.
A 6 30 p m dinner for Gray Ladies and Ransom Memorial Hospital Auxiliary volunteers will be at Colberns. Hospital administrator Bruce Bredeson will speak briefly and present awards including a pin for over 158 hours of service since last October. Others will receive certificates and a skit will depict the imagined relationship between the Auxiliary and hospital administrator.
Mrs. Glenn Miller reported on the May 14 Topeka convention at the Masonic Temple, the final session until fall. An invitation was read for a Manhattan meeting May 28. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Henry Lilly and Mrs. Lena Cyre. Acorn Club enjoyed a pot luck at noon hosted by Mrs. Ernest Bechtle with ten members and eight guests. A June 13 meeting was planned with Mrs. Clarence Oswald. OU Faculty Women's Club held a family picnic at Forest Park for the year's final meeting, with thirty families attending. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barnhart and relatives visited over the weekend.
Use at least four cups each but ter and grated Parmesan cheese for dressing a pound of pasta. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water just until tender, then drain thoroughly. Using two forks, toss the pasta with the butter and cheese until the butter melts.
Zigzaggers Club elected officers at last evening's meeting with Mrs. Loren Gensman presiding. Officers are Mrs. Darrell Mullen president Mrs. A. W. Keefer vice president and Miss Bertha Richardson secretary treasurer A sewing technique test for 4-H girls was given with Mrs. Walter Butler winning the prize for the most correct answers. Perfect attendance honors went to Mrs. William Bryan and Mrs. Bud Fowler, eight months for Mrs. Mullen, and a gift was presented to Mrs. R. F. Lollar who will move to Wichita Falls, Texas this summer.
The Herald announces a weekly prize of five dollars for the best news tip submitted by readers. Tips must be about newsworthy events and delivered to the newspaper’s offices or via designated channels. Rewards emphasize community engagement and fast reporting.
The marriage of Charlotte Smiley and Vernon Rocker took place at 10 am Saturday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Henry Beier officiating. The ceremony featured pink gladioli, lace gowns, and extended family participation including maid of honor Neva Smiley and bridesmaids Edith Rocker and Anna Lu O'Donnell.
The mother of the groom wore a brown silk dress with accessories and a pink rose corsage. A reception was at Sacred Heart School followed by a four tier cake with a miniature couple, blue net and lilies of the valley. Guests served by Opal Ruble, Mary Harlan, and Junior Bell. Luncheon, gifts, and a Blue Moon dance completed the celebration at 112 W. 5th Garnett. The bride, a 1960 Ottawa High graduate, works at Bruce's. groom works for Reno Construction.
Omicron Chapter Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs James Brown's home with twelve members present. Mrs Tom Jordan spoke on The Printed Word and Your Life while Mrs Don Bouska presented The Art of Thinking. A pot luck supper was planned for May 23 at sponsor Mrs Claude Webb's home to close the club season.
Beta Sigma Phi held an installation service for Omega Chapter Monday evening at Mrs. Bob Watkins home. New committees were named: social, ways and means, scrapbook, yardstick, program, remembrance, publicity, and calling with members led by several officers. Mrs. W. H. Douglas spoke on Interior Decorating and fielded questions. The group planned an annual picnic for May 21 at Mrs. Jay Saner’s home with members bringing their own table service.
A family meal features split pea soup served with butter-toasted French bread slices topped with grated cheese and broiled to melt the cheese. The simple dish highlights comforting flavors and easy pairing for a cozy dinner.
Stop in at Gambles to guess the weight of all freezer foods in our Home Freezer and win the food. No purchase required. No obligation. Contest ends May 31.
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