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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1960
Page
7
A mother asks if her 11 year old weighs 9 pounds and eats excessively, fearing medical issues. Ann Landers suggests medical check up and limits on public talk about eating. A teen asks whether a boyfriend’s demand that she wear hair up signals domineering control and he says it should be worn as he prefers. Landers cautions about autonomy and possible possessiveness.
A reader in a steady relationship asks about a boyfriend who tickles and wrestles her. She finds it annoying and asks for guidance. Ann Landers replies that tickling and wrestling are strings to wear down resistance and advises Francine to tell him to stop and to enforce the boundary.
Socialites Mr and Mrs Howard Elder visited Bethel for two weeks at their son Jesse Elders home. Daughters Cluo of Centropolis were hosted by Mrs Jay Brown for a luncheon. Mrs Harold Simmons birthday noted with guests Mrs Lyle Hanes and others. Weekend visitors include Emile Barnes and family Richard Barnes and Anne Adele of Horton.
The Senior Club met with 49 attendees at the Youth Center as Mrs. Nora Foley and Mrs. Fred Scott Raydorf joined. Raydorf presided, and after business there were games and visiting. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ethel Bell, Mrs. Scottie Bingham, and Mrs. B. W. White.
A dated advertising blurb invites readers to order Anne Adams sewing patterns. It details pattern 4704 with sizing notes, yardage, and price plus mailing instructions to an Ottawa Herald address in New York. The piece emphasizes fashionable fabrics for day and gala wear and promotes a fall and winter pattern catalog.
Readers are shown how pencils and notebooks double as decorative desk pieces. Foldable notebook covers, colorfully arranged pencils in glass jars, and vinyl covered books promise artful storage. Left handed use is aided by space saving two ring designs alongside foil gift wrap styles for teens.
A fragmented list details events at Westminster United Presbyterian, North Baptist, Trinity Methodist, and First Methodist churches, plus various lodges and clubs. It mentions potluck meals, lectures, flower exchanges, and social gatherings for women’s circles, auxiliary groups, and youth organizations, with a noted tongue preparation for luncheon at a Smoked Tongue Center.
Wellsville president of the National Home Demonstration Council joins 60 Americans flying October 14 for a 10 day overseas study tour of Radio Free Europe facilities. They will tour Munich headquarters inspect operations at the West German Czechoslovak border and visit Lisbon transmitter plant, returning for Freedom Bell ceremonies in West Berlin.
Members of the Emery Green Social club held an antique show Thursday afternoon with Mrs Frank Davis. Each member brought a family heirloom and shared its history. A roll call prompt asked for harrowing experiences. A committee of Mrs Harry Fisher Mrs Earl Reed and Mrs Henry Wherry was named to plan a Centennial celebration. Mrs Jim Burruss won the door prize. Refreshments were served by Mrs Dan Toumbertin and Mrs Artis Hutchison.
Carol Southard entertained the Merry Notes Club last evening with piano solos and duets. Mrs. M. A. Welty supervised written theory work. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Charles W. Southard and Carol. Ten guests and nine members attended.
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