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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1983
Page
9
Arnold Palmer, a leading 1960s golfer, marked Grandparents Day as the grandfather of Emily age two and Katherine Anne age one. The Latrobe, Pennsylvania resident remains active in golf and business, flying his own plane with wife Winifred.
A 32 page illustrated guide explains newspaper history and vocabulary while revealing behind the scenes of a typical story. It directs readers to order by sending $1.50 plus 50 cents postage to Universal Press Syndicate in Fairway Kansas and invites activities like go dot to dot and color.
The Mini Page interviews Marian McQuade of Oak Hill West Virginia the 66 year old grandmother who started Grandparents Day in 1978 She emphasizes handmade gifts over store bought ones and urges visiting lonely neighbors or nursing home residents She hopes the spirit lasts year round and notes her large family and husband Joe funded the promotion relying on travel and letters.
Tips to involve kids in family history by labeling and dating photos, taping grandparents answers, and compiling a My Family notebook. Mrs. McQuade lists discovery questions about teachers, relatives, first votes, hobbies, and recreation to inspire interviews.
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