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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1960
Page
5
A collection of Ann Landers style questions about a 26 year old suitor for an 18 year old, a fiancée facing interference from her fiancé’s mother over a betrothal, and a mother’s involvement in neighbor disputes. Advice urges private investigation, full return of gifts and appliances, caution on joint property, and letting the couple settle matters themselves.
An Ottawa Herald pattern notice advertises Printed Pattern 4737 for women in sizes 36 to 48 with a flaring duster design. It instructs 35 cents per pattern plus 10 cents for first class mail and requests mailing to Anne Adams at The Pattern Dept New York with full address and zone. It also mentions the OCOLOR-IFIC Fall and Winter Pattern Catalog with over 100 sewing styles.
At a Thursday night meeting in the Masonic temple the Beauceant received one petition and planned to send Mrs. Jack Stephenson, worthy president, to the Supreme Assembly. The event is set for September 26 30 in Des Moines Iowa. Delegates include Mr. and Mrs. C J Pence Mr and Mrs Lee Finch Mrs Ray Waddell Mrs Clarence Keefer and Mrs John H Del linger.
Kiwaniqueens members hosted a Thursday luncheon at Colburns with guest speaker Mrs G D Weil epp a past Osaka member reviewing Ken Johnsons History of Kansas The event included roll call remarks and marigold centerpieces Mrs Lowell Gish presided along with hostess committee members Mrs Max Drake Mrs G W Henning and Mrs Don White
Socialettes Mud Creek Social Club enjoyed games and prizes with Mrs. Jack McClure, Mrs. Mearle Christeson, and guest Mrs. Bertha Settles. Senior Club visited Forrest Park with 44 attendees. Boyd Ladies Aid held a meeting planning a shower and honoring Mrs. George Peck on her 50th anniversary. Baxter Social Hour hosted by Mrs. Lewis Stewart. Beta Class of First Methodist had a basket supper. John Jones performed folk songs. Naomi Club elected officers: Boucek president, Shobe VP, Starbuck VP, Dearing secretary, Beck er treasurer. 13 members attended.
Jay Gentner hosted the Boys Music Club at his parents home Mr and Mrs M T Gentner. Members performed piano solos and James Gentner was a guest. Mrs Gentner and Jay served refreshments. David Anderson will entertain the club on Oct 3. Ten members and one guest attended.
A club skit on hobbies at the M P M club meeting features stories of worldwide craft, including a grandmother making Christmas stockings for ten grandchildren and planning for a great grandchild. Members describe hobby projects from needlepoint to grammar exercises, with others noting hobby value beyond active participation.
A Collected slate of neighborhood groups and circles schedules multiple events at Forest Park, churches, and community centers. Luncheons, dinners, picnics, prayer circles, and social gatherings are listed for Omega Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, Navy Mothers, Club Forecast, Senior Guild, City Teachers Wives, Garfield Gardeners, and more with host names and times across the week.
Kansas City area department stores saw sales drop last week versus the same week in 1959 across Kansas and western Missouri according to AP reports.
In the 10th Federal Reserve district sales held steady while Kansas fell six percent and Missouri dropped four percent. The national total declined two percent.
Helpful Service class in North Bamist Church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. J. H. Kirkwood and Mrs. Mittie Ponton as hostesses. Mrs. W A Fowler presided while Mrs. Or vel Tucker led prayer. Devotional by Mrs John Shepherd titled Rasque Sheepherder and The Shepherds Fealm. 28 calls reported. Closing prayer by Mrs Fred Shoemaker who oversaw entertainment. An auction was planned for Oct 21 at Mrs Tucker home.
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