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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1963
Page
3
AP television writer recounts Jeanne Richey Amacker's year long Miss America ordeal from winning Miss Texas to training and contract talks. Observers note grooming, clothes dogged criticism, and a tense final as sheMissed the crown, ending with a hollow smile amid the audience.
New York column notes a mix of curiosities and quirks from readers and world data. It cites that one in ten husbands knows his wife's clothing size, global car production mirrors US output, and 16 million major surgeries occur annually in America, among other tidbits.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication except Sundays and holidays with subscription rates inside and outside the trade area. Rates include $1 per month or $3 for three months within the trade area and higher outside, with yearly options and AP news access noted.
Sylvia Provencal, bride-elect of Frank Johnson, was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Monday night at the Country Club. Hostesses were Mrs. Frank Vivian Mrs. Glenn J. Wicke and Mrs. J. L. Hysom. The couple will wed December 29 at First Baptist Church. Yellow decor featured yellow candles and mums on tables and gifts. Thirty six guests attended.
A creamy cheese spread combines cheese with grated red onion and minced anchovies for a savory topping.
Socialettes report visits by Mr and Mrs Perry to Los Angeles relatives and a trip slide show on Colorado Indiana and Pennsylvania. Omega Chapter Beta Sigma Phi raised over 30 at a Christmas bazaar hosted by Mrs Ted Coons. Plan a Thanksgiving dinner at Colbern’s. American Legion Auxiliary sewed rag rags for Wadsworth VA Hospital and planned a gift exchange at the Dec 10 meeting. A Topeka birth added a daughter born Nov 17 at St Francois Hospital. Beta Sigma Phi Execular held a Thanksgiving dinner at Bob Roberts home with 26 attendees and a gift exchange for the Christmas meeting.
Mr and Mrs E C Heathman of 1040 N Cherry announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Jean Heathman to Daniel R Wittman son of Mr and Mrs John Wittman Williamsville NY A spring wedding is planned Miss Heathman is Ottawa Herald classified advertising chief and a Ottawa University alum two years attended Wittman is assistant manager at Interstate Finance in Ottawa Indian Days?
Investigators say a white man who reported Negro youths tried to burn him actually set his own clothes on fire. William Lanigan, 39, of Atlanta, suffered severe burns the night of November 11 and remained in poor condition at Grady Hospital. Officers noted Davis had been drinking heavily and a witness saw him with a cigarette before his clothing caught fire.
Sigma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa hosted guests including Iota Miami County Kappa Anderson County and Ottawa University affiliates. Mrs. Kenneth Corbett presented a travelogue on the International Retarded Children's convention in Amsterdam and training methods seen in Europe.
AP analysis notes cash flow, not net earnings, drives dividends and yearend payments as companies report 41 billion in cash flow for 1963, up from 39 and 33 in earlier years. With 74 billion in cash and assets readily convertible, firms edge through potential downturns. Depreciation now under liberal guidelines adds about 1.5 billion, aided by a 7 percent tax incentive, while looming tax-rate changes may not boost 1964 cash despite expectations.
The Duke of Bedford announced he will give trading stamps to winter visitors at Woburn Abbey in England. He charges admission and has installed jukeboxes and slot machines to help pay off a 14 million dollar death duty on the vast inherited estate.
Mrs. Camilo Gobea and Mrs. Eva Fleming joined Trinity Wesleyan Service Guild at a gathering hosted by Mrs. Russell Nordyke. Thirteen members attended as Mrs. John Kelsey led devotions on Thanksgiving and Mrs. Erwin Happy handled business. Members planned a Thanksgiving gift for their little sister project and will bring food for a Christmas basket on Dec. 16 with Mrs. Happy. A report on napkin sales was given, and after the benediction members wrapped Thanksgiving gifts and made Christmas corsages with Mrs. Kelsey assisting refreshments.
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