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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1961
Page
3
A reader pleads for guidance on Linda a stepchild causing friction, while another asks why the wealthy tip poorly and a third questions dress guidance for a cleaning lady. Ann Landers advises Linda needs love and professional help, rejects broad generalizations about rich people, and suggests a practical, respectful dress policy and a suitable house dress.
Ottawa Business and Professional Women host guest district director Elva Bowman at a North American Hotel dinner. Theme Dimensions in Democracy. Diana Knight spoke of Girl State experiences at KU last June. New member Elsie Peers introduced. Hallowesia plans shared for next month and fall conference set for Ottawa in October.
The newspaper lists births with names and weights: Anthony Franklin Habiger Jr. at Topeka born Sept 10 to Anthony E Habiger Jr and wife. Michael Wayne Farrar born Sept 16 to Dallas Farrar and wife weighing 6 lb 24 oz. Brian Paul Castleberry born at 119 E 5th weighing 9 lb. Laury Jane Stoneking born Sept 17 at Pomona weighing 6 lb 5 oz. Brian Eugene Vining born Sept 17 at Richmond weighing 7 lb 14 oz. Grandparents and great grandparents are named for each family.
Seekers Class at Trinity Methodist Church was hosted yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Leo Kirkwood and Mrs. H. E. Plank. After the opening prayer, devotions were given, and 23rd Psalm was recited. Mrs. Emile Barnes presided. Reports showed 42 calls made, 49 cards and seven bouquets sent to shut-ins. Letters from former members Mrs. L. D. Boatman and Mrs. Ralph Ward were read by Mrs. Kirkwood and Mrs. Barnes.
Peggy Lou Adams and John Fredrick Masenthin were married Sept 10 at Faith Lutheran Church, with Rev Kurt Juengel officiating. The bride wore Chantilly lace and silk organza. attendants wore light blue dresses. The couple plans a Colorado honeymoon and resides in Kansas City Kansas.
The No. 10 School District reunion at the log cabin in Oak Lodge drew many attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mann Ottawa and others from Lawrence Overbrook Westphalia Paola and Kansas City. A basket dinner was held at 12 30 p m with talks by former teachers Mrs. Alice Pardee and Mrs. James Ruble followed by a business session. Officers elected included Herman Buttell president Philo Beck vice president and Mrs Walter Dyer secretary treasurer. Plans were made to continue meetings at the log cabin with owners Mr and Mrs Clifford Poindexter. Afternoon callers included Mrs Ida Cline and Mrs Nellie Hyland.
A community social hour is planned Thursday with multiple groups hosting events. Mra Don Martin and Mrs Harry Halmes oversee activities for F L A and WCTU while Trinity Methodist Church RUHAMAH W M S and Peoria Ladies Aid are listed among organizers. The Mud Creek Social with Mra R E Turner is set for 2 p m.
Relatives gathered Sunday for a potluck dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Pegg in Cen tropolis to honor Mr. and Mrs. Will Sink Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Grubb and Agatha of Roanoke Virginia. Attendees included numerous Dillons Sinks Altics Peggs Spigels Davison Jansen Oyler and other relatives and friends.
Engagement of Phyllis Gaye Rust to Curtis Mare Waage announced by Mrs. and Mr. Russell R. Rust of Topeka. Bride elect is a niece of Myrtle Collins of Wellsville.
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