Winning Fair Ribbons Is Common Occurrence
Mrs. Vernon Gragg of Quenemo has dominated the Mid America Fair food division since 1937, entering 62 items this year and winning 35 ribbons including 11 blue, 10 red, and 13 white plus a grand championship. She raised vegetables in three gardens with her family, competes in 4 H and civic groups, and is known for Snickerdoodles and Coconut Kisses with recipes and kitchen notes.
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Vernon Gragg
Topeka
Herald
Quenemo
Pomona Dam
Vernon Gragey
Ironing board desk doubles as space saving study area
Dear Heloise offers versatile uses for an adjustable ironing board as a desk in small spaces. It doubles as a homework station for multiple children and as a sewing surface, with each end used for different tasks, while folding away when not in use.
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Heloise
Canning, Broadway, Follies, and Ottawa Kindergarten Tales
A Kansas item highlights Mrs. Vernon Gragey’s well stocked Quenemo cellar proving home canning endures alongside freezing. Notes on Hamlet Broadway and The Follies costumes and Rockettes. Also recalls Ottawa kindergarten class sizes and early days as children adjust to school routines.
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Follies
Rockettes
Building and club listings at Anchor Ottawa event scene
MPM CLUB Anchor SUSANA WESLEY Circle Mrs Max Hunter JOBS DAUGHTERS Tuesday GOLDEN AGE Anchor building OTTAWA HORTICULTURE Study Club Miss Darleigh Johnson LAFALOT Mrs B L Stratton SWEET ADELINES N Baptist Church BAXTER SOCIAL Hour Colbern luncheon DAUGHTERS CLUB Mrs Roy B Church luncheon ELM GROVE CLUB Mrs Andy Reed MIRIAM CWF Group Mrs Irene Mangum tasting supper TALLY MISSION Circle Mrs Howard Brittingham WYCOFF COMMUNITY Mrs W A Bromert EAGLES AUXILIARY BEAUCEANT Friday SENIOR CLUB Youth Center ROYAL NEIGHBORS
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MPM - Club
Susana
Wesley
Circle
Max Hunter
Job
Anchor
Ottawa
Darleigh Johnson
Socialettes Highlight Visitation and Soroptimist Honors
Visitors at Mrs. Verna Okeson’s home included sisters in law Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mack of Chelsea and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morris of Vinita. They were joined by niece and family Mr. and Mrs. Bob Andrews. Charter Soroptimist member Mrs. J. E. Colby was honored as Ottawa Club reviewed its work and activities.
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Verna Okeson
J. W. Mack Chelsea
Okla
Frank Morris
Vinita
Bob Andrews
Soroptimist Club
J. E. Colby
Ottawa Club
Leftover whole kernel corn stars in breakfast scramble
A fridge stash of leftover corn kernels tops scrambled eggs with crisp bacon on the plate. The idea blends sweet corn sweetness with rich eggs and smoky bacon for a hearty morning dish.
Boy With Drunk Parents Seeks Help After Domestic Fights
A letter to Ann Landers from a 17 year old boy describes parents who are constantly drinking and fighting. He recalls childhood trauma, fear in the home, and multiple vehicle accidents caused by their quarrels, seeking guidance and help.
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Ann Landers
Confused Boy Faces Family Duty and College Plans
A teen asks how to leave home for college while caring for siblings in a household with alcoholic parents. The advisor suggests seeking on scene help from an aunt or uncle, clergyman, family doctor, or teacher, and mentions Alateen as a resource. The piece urges finding arrangements that allow college without abandoning his siblings.
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Alateen
Letter to millions of women targets dress standards
A receptionist in a physician’s office complains about young mothers wearing tight pants and skimpy blouses with hair in curlers. The writer urges self respect and better appearance to set a positive example for children, referencing Miss Dee and a column read by millions.
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al Anon
Madison Square Station
New York
Ann Sanders
Dee
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Albright
Dean Berlin
Gary
Louis Mitchell
Canning
Richmond
Kansas
Hampshire
York
John Deere
Oliver
Richmond Catholic
Virgil Rossman Ratliff
Royal Neighbors
Socialeties
Ottawa Herald
Saffron Glass Co
Italy
Gino Zanocco
Necchi
Necchi-Elna
S. Main
Ottawa, Kansas
Sauna
Buttene
Tansey
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