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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1972

Page

8

Martha Christie Engaged To Lt Gregory Umberger

Miss Martha Marie Christie of Ottawa and Rozel is engaged to Lt Gregory Dean Umberger son of Mr and Mrs Dean Umberger Rozel. They plan a winter wedding at Westminster United Presbyterian Ottawa. Christie a 1969 Ottawa High School graduate and Kansas State University senior majors in secondary education. Umberger a 1971 K State graduate in animal science is stationed at Lackland AFB Texas.

Rex Christie Rantoul Ottawa Martha Marie Gregory Dean Umberger Dean A. Umberger Rozel Westminster United Presbyterian Church Ottawa High School Miss Christie Kansas State University K-Parrs Kappa Delta Pi Education

Adopters Braving Social Pushback Find Courage and Love

A couple in Iowa plan to adopt a black white child against opposition from families and friends. Ann Landers praises their selfless choice and offers encouragement. A second letter from Mike in Hammond complains about his wife’s housekeeping after four births. Landers counters that her fatigue may explain delays and suggests support.

Ann Landers Ann Iowa Mike Hammond Bob

WSCS Circles Report Busy First United Methodist Church

The Wednesday meeting covered multiple WSCS circles including Rebekah Ruth Deborah Dorcas Mary Martha Esther and guests from Mexico Mo and Melvern. Topics ranged from Ghana missions to sewing layettes and new machines while June gatherings and memberships were announced amid service readings and devotional notes.

WSCS First United Methodist Church Rebekah Mildred McKee William Evey R. A. Gollier Lee Peterson Velda Gerth Glenn Bigelow B. A. Daugharthy Loren Matthews W. E. Cauthorn Mexico D. C. Whitaker Ruth Dean Berlin Grace Eliott Floriber Lancaster A. F. Ponton Ghana Theon Bowman Paul Pentz Jason Sellers Deborah Circle Church Library C. E. Buckner J. E. Hardrode Clara Klein J. E. Likes Max Roberts Merwin Kurtz A. M. Telfer Dorcas Circle Olin Wollen T. H. Fleming Henry Alban Mary Black Merle Lewis C. C. Adamson Delbert Stevenson Esther Circle Floyd Dudding Dale Bones E. G. Stith Christ Catherine’ Marshall C.mott Nelle Stout Matthew Barclay Paul Heckman Martha Genevieve Gillette Ray Howell George McDowell E. C. Cummings Mary Woodward John C. Smith Scott Graham C. L. Bearly

Hints From Heloise Readers Share Quick Fixes

A collection of home hacks from readers. Suggestions include patching bleach spots on prints with colored crayons and heat, sewing on metal buttons with nylon fishing line, and caulking sinks with plastic container tops. Cautions about bleach and practical steps are offered by Ertha Hensen and Maureen Larsen.

Heloise Pauline Steinmetz

Crawford Engagement Plans June Wedding In Lawrence

Plan June nuptials as Carol Crawford and Jerry L Hout announce their engagement. Miss Crawford, granddaughter of Ottawa's Tedrow and Crawford clans, works at First National Bank of Lawrence. Hout, son of Allen Haut and spouse, is employed by Turnpike Standard Station in Lawrence. Wedding set for June 18.

Marvin L. Crawford Lawrence Ottawa Carol Jerry L. Hout Allen Haut RFD Miss Crawford Frank Tedrow Ray Crawford First National Bank of Hout Turnpike Standard Station

Honor Award To Former Ottawan Wanda Ecker

Wanda Ecker receives the Kansas Association for Health Physical Education and Recreation honor. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Ecker of 1221 S Elm Ottawa, she now leads the Girls Physical Education Department at Wichita High School South. Ecker earned a bachelor’s at Southwestern College Winfield, a master’s at Emporia State, with further graduate study at Wichita University and Bemidji State College. She has taught PE at Peabody and Augusta high schools and at Robinson and Roosevelt Junior High Schools in Wichita.

Wanda Ecker Harold Ecker S. Elm Kansas Association For Health, Physical Education and Recreation Wichita High School Wichita Miss Ecker Ottawa Southwestern College Winfield Emporia State Wichita University Bemidji State College Bemidji, Minn Peabody Augusta Robinson and Roosevelt

Surprise layette shower for Mrs Hogelin at Rutledge home

A surprise layette shower was held Wednesday for Mrs. Gary Hogelin at the home of Mrs. Jerry Rutledge 804 S. Oak. Hostesses were Mrs. Richard Allen and Mrs. Dan Mullen with assisting guest Mrs. Glenn Woods. Fifteen guests attended.

Gary Hogelin Jerry Rutledge S. Oak Richard Allen Dan Mullen Hogelin Glenn Woods

Club Forecast Friday Fairmount Birthday Page

A local listing announces event times for community clubs at the Youth Center and Teachers Wives group. Senior activities at the NAOMI Club and Mae Sargent are noted with an 8 15 p m time slot at Mrs Deans Royse residence in the city.

Fairmount Naomi Mae Sargent Dean Royse

Selecting Proper Scissors and Shears for Sewing

Guidance on choosing sewing scissors and shears for pattern work and fabric cutting. Discusses sewing scissors for machines, bent-handle dressmaker shears, knife edge blades for heavy material, and serrated blades to prevent slipping on light fabrics. Warns that shine or nickel plating does not guarantee quality and recommends well known brands with inlaid high carbon steel blades for sharp, lasting edges.

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