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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1963
Page
9
A reader laments her 13 month old daughter's homely features and contemplates more children, while Ann Landers urges valuing a child's worth over looks. A later letter questions widow bereavement etiquette and social support, and another asks about selling a gifted high chair with advice against profiting from gifts.
The Woman's Auxiliary met at Mrs. David Laury's home for coffee. Mrs. C W Henning presided, with discussion on new medical topics and health insurance. Mrs. Laury named mental health chairman to engage schools on student dropouts. Next, a November 13 breakfast will honor state president Mrs. Virgil E Brown.
Relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Al Nilges gathered Sunday Oct. 27 to honor their 40th wedding anniversary. A basket dinner was shared at their home as they visited with five children and numerous grandchildren. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Henderson and children Colorado Springs Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Nilges and family Blue Springs Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nilges and family Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Hilderbrand and family Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Nilges and family Richmond.
In a column of reader tips and letters there is advice on fur storage pro and con. Experts warn freezing can stiffen leather and crease linings, urging thorough cleaning or fumigation to prevent moth eggs, while noting modern fur care improves durability and water repellency. Additional notes discuss deodorant longevity, jar hygiene, glue and paste prevention, and household life hacks from readers.
Miss Barbara Ivey daughter of Mrs Ofelita Ivey 721 ER 5th received a 10 year service certificate as a Special Services librarian with the U S Army and a silver pin at a Heidelberg conference. She serves as Seine Area Command librarian for Camp des Loges Library SHAPE advisory and supervises libraries at Fontainebleau St Andre Normandy and Paris. She studied at Ottawa High School and Emporia State Teachers College with six and a half years in Europe two in Japan and 18 months in Leavenworth.
Socialettes Dr and Mrs H R Webster wrap up a two week Florida stay bringing daughter Miss Dorothy Webster home to St Augustine Beach They visited East Coast points of interest and were joined by Mrs T M Puckett of Topeka as sister-in-law.
Mr and Mrs Donny Peterson sponsored Trinity Methodist MYF and hosted an old fashioned Halloween gathering for 45 members and guests. Richter MYF and sponsors joined, area sponsors assisted. Activities included a scavenger hunt haunted house ghost walk plus games and refreshments at Rev Roy Armstrongs home.
Tomatoes are baked to a golden, hot finish in a 450 degree oven. Cut ends, halve, season with salt pepper and curry powder, top with bread crumb butter mix, bake 15 minutes, garnish with watercress or parsley for six servings.
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