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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1959
Page
3
In a reader letter Ann Landers discusses dangers of teen curfews and parental conflicts. A 16 year old girl describes strict mother rules after kissing a boy and a soap mouth punishment. The piece urges mothers to examine home dynamics for hidden issues.
Newark column recounts Haroldyn Cheryl Meyer once a five month old pinup chosen as USS New Jersey sweetheart now 15. In letters, readers discuss duties of professionals, charity, and mother daughter relations as they respond to family and social expectations.
Descendants of Christina and Jacob Batdorf gathered at Forest Park on Sunday for the 57th annual reunion with 47 attendees. Elder Cora Barnett of Wellsville was the oldest member. Tab White of Topeka was the youngest. Officers re-elected included Jay Scott as president and Wilbur Batdorf as vice president. The group planned next year’s gathering for the second Sunday in September at Forest Park.
Sara Doty entertained Melody Music Club Monday at the Doty home. Opening meeting outlined season plans. members and six guests attended nine members present. Guests Jules and Julie Doty performed. Mrs Doty and Sara served refreshments. J. Ids R. L. Stevens listed as sponsor. Connie Sue Johnson to entertain Oct 12.
Advertisement details pattern 4691 for Misses sizes 12 14 16 18 20 40 42 with rounded yoke and easy skirt. Includes printed directions and fabric yardage 438 yards 39 inch and 36 yards contrast for size 16. Send 35 cents plus 16 cents for postage to Anne Adams pattern dept Ottawa Herald New York.
Valdosta Ga report details Mrs Alice Lindsey wife of an Air Force colonel who has built an earring collection over two decades. Her 2000 plus pairs come from friends travels governments gifts and family. The display uses four boards and decorates bedroom walls with seasonal sets and prized onyx linked pair from Nashville. Bedouin Sahara compasses and Taos princess earrings are among notable pieces.
New Century reunion gathered at I G O F hall with a basket dinner. Plans set for next year’s last Sunday in September. Notable attendees and committee members listed from multiple towns across Kansas and Missouri along with various relatives and friends.
Local club notes list THURSDAY events including Mrs. Ronald Atchison in Alabama, Mrs. H A Ward, and Mrs. Wilbur Humphrey at Richter W.S.C.S. with Mrs. Myrtie Anderson. Ruhamah WMS led by Mrs. Verdie Blommer. Tud Creek Social hosted by Mrs. Harlan Mecadden at Walter Bolen home 630 North Cherry.
Watts presented shredded money to the U S Treasury Department claiming his wallet slipped from his pocket and a lawn mower damaged the contents. He sought replacement for the fragments after the mishap in Oklahoma City.
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