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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1972
Page
7
Dear Ann Landers I describe my weight loss and the hurtful crude comparisons after losing weight. Ann urges sensitivity to overweight people and urges not to compare looks. Dear Trying: acknowledge battle and thank you on behalf of the overweight. Dear Un: seek counseling, avoid child-bearing amid drinking and fighting, decide if marriage is worth saving.
Mr and Mrs Robert Roy Baldwin united in marriage Aug 27 at First United Methodist Church with Rev Paul Pentz officiating. Bride Denise Redick daughter of Loren Keller 1127 N Sycamore and Robert Redick Sr DeSoto. Groom James Baldwin Sr Ottawa RFD 4. Lavender décor and organ music filled the ceremony. The gown empire pear satin with organza bodice lace trimmed, made by the bride’s mother. Bridesmaids and attendants wore lavender and pink empire dresses. daisies featured in bouquets. Reception in church basement followed by two tier cake. Couple to Miami Oklahoma on wedding trip. Bride attended Ottawa High School. groom attended Wellsville High School and works at Wellsville Grain Co.
A readers’ column lists multiple meetings and social events for clubs and organizations across Ottawa. Highlights include MONDAY potluck at Elliott Hall by Mrs. H and First Baptist Church group. WEDNESDAY Memorial VFW Post and various auxiliary, youth, and social clubs at Ottawa locations. THURSDAY Kiwanis and Merry-Go-Round Club activities. and FRIDAY Soroptimists and Senior Club gatherings at the Youth Center.
Mrs. Don Woodsum hosted a Thursday Daughter Club luncheon while Mrs. William Clark led the business session. Guests included Mrs. Wayne Warner of Portland Oregon and Mrs. Bernard Briggs of Baldwin. The report covers club gatherings, potlucks, quilting, rummage plans, memorials, and upcoming meetings through September and October across multiple societies in the area.
The column shares practical tips from readers including a nail polish fix for stockings and a method to use oversized paper towel rolls. It mentions Mrs Julie Lawrance departing for Taiwan to join her Air Force husband and lists several dinner guests and acquaintances from Mission Richmond Scranton and Kansas City.
Don G. Berkihiser and Bonnie England were married August 25 in the Ottawa University Meditation Chapel with Rev. Roger Price officiating. The bride is the daughter of J. W. England III. the groom is the son of Wilma Berkshiser. The couple, both Hallmark supervisors in Lawrence, held a reception at the bride’s parents’ home.
Socialettes note visits from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Demoret and children of Santa Susana California who recently saw his sister Mrs. T M Phillips and family in rural Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Metze of Richmond returned from visiting relatives in St Louis and Bellville. Kenneth O Bannion and his son Fred of Houston visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred O Bannion in Williamsburg.
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