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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1964
Page
9
Dear Ethel asks how to remove blood from a black dress with multiple petticoats without professional cleaners. The columnist cautions the fabric may not be silk organdy and prescribes a careful stain removal method using a damp washcloth and tissue without rubbing the fabric.
Hints from Heloise advise detaching several petticoats sewn inside dresses to reduce cleaning costs, noting cleaners charge per petticoat. Readers share tips to avoid damage, plus misc household ideas like cutting felt to stablize chair legs, using old shower curtains for kids’ art, and affordable pattern purchase instructions.
Lafalot Club members shared garden suggestions during roll call at Mrs Ralph Sands residence on Wednesday Guests included Mrs Bertha Lane caster and Mrs Clare Webster Fresh refreshments were served by Mrs Jim Dewitt Other participants in the afternoon were Mrs Elmer Calvin, Mrs LL W Seright, Mrs Dan Fogle, Mrs Orlis Cox, Mrs John Allen and Mrs B L Stratton
The Northside Loyal Temperance Legion met Wednesday at Trinity Methodist Church with Marilyn Wright presiding. Children pledged temperance in unison and recited Proverbs 20 1. Dennis and Joyce Elder and Marilyn Wright led flag salutes. Participants shared an original temperance poem and Mary Black presented the lesson from Facts About Alcohol.
Style Briefe reports more than 250 persons attended the golden wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Whitaker at their home on Sunday. A prior dinner at North American Hotel hosted out of town relatives. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Walter Whitaker, and many extended family members from Kansas City, Scarsdale, Prague, Bucyrus, Downey, San Diego, and Lawrence with the Whitaker children and spouses.
A fashion blurb discusses sweater blouse as a hybrid garment, likening it to coat-dress styles and noting knitted form with blouse-like details. The piece also mentions Emile Gauguin designing prints for a California sportswear firm and Picasso doing skiwear artwork for another West Coast company. A mace nut cookie recipe with pecans follows, plus a long list of attendees at a dinner in Huntington Beach and nearby events, including family members from Whitaker and Thomas clans.
The Associated Press notes the outdoor eating season begins with abundant cook-out meats in supermarkets and neighborhood stores. Beef supplies are heavy due to cattle fattening, with lower prices expected. broilers, turkeys, hams, and variety meats are widely available. Produce counters show asparagus to tomatoes with rising fruit supplies and abundant watermelons.
Mary Corrine Harkins daughter of Mr and Mrs A T Harkins 422 W 9th is among 42 graduates of the Sisters of Charity School of Nursing Providence Hospital Kansas City Kansas Commencement exercises are on campus at St Mary College Xavier tonight Miss Harkins Ottawa High School graduate and served as president during her freshman and junior years in the nursing school
Homaker Club members and their husbands were entertained at a potluck supper Tuesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Ward. Visiting and games followed the meal and Mrs. E. G. Stucker spoke of a recent extensive tour. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hegberg, Mrs. H. J. Terrill, Mrs. Daisy Gunn, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Cheney, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Haley and Mrs. R. W. Mitchell.
A reader challenges Ann Landers over stigma toward epileptics. The writer, an epileptic who served in the Canadian air force, notes 80 percent can work, marry, and raise children if treated as normal. He recounts personal success in school, military service, marriage, and government work.
Epilepsy story from reader Also Not Ashamed encourages openness about epilepsy and functioning well. Advice on handling a husband reading Tim’s letters and a blind date with alcohol concerns. Carolyn Mages wins DAR Good Citizen award for 1964 from General Edward Hand Chapter in Ottawa High School.
A Tuesday brunch and garden tour at Mrs. Robert McDaniel's home 825 South Poplar ended the Ottawa Horticulture Study Club season. The McDaniels maintain over 100 plant varieties and a productive garden while Mrs. Elizabeth Mavity ran the meeting. Programs featured two films Birds in Wild Life and Conservation of Soil Trees and Water by Louis Dengel. New member Mrs H R Williams joined as Mrs W H Williams led the event and Mrs Jay Todd attended as guest.
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Stith completed a travel itinerary lasting more than three weeks in the east. They visited a son in St. Louis, Gen. and Mrs. Walter W. Wood in Brookville Ohio, Capt. Edward E. Stith in Fr. Mead Maryland, and Forrest G. Stith in Washington. They attended the World's Fair in New York and visited other relatives and friends along the route.
Two WSCS Circles of Trinity Methodist Church met on Wednesday. Priscilla Circle heard a poem and Bible reading on Hope. Mrs. Alban led business and lessons on what a Christian woman reads and when. Meetings will be paused through July and August. Grace Circle hosted by Mrs. Ben Gibson and others shared devotions and lessons on Women in the Church. Guests included Mrs. Max Cartmill and Jill.
Turn boxed brownie mix into a bakery worthy treat with a rich from-scratch chocolate frosting. Melt dark chocolate with butter and sugar, then beat in vanilla for a glossy, deeply chocolate glaze. Spread thickly over cooled brownies for a fudgy finish.
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