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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1960
Page
12
A reader asks how to protect her children if her wealthy, widowed father-in-law marries a young widow with three teens, fearing step-siblings may displace her children. Ann Landers advises addressing deed and inheritance issues now, and cautions on engagement ring disputes reflecting personal boundaries and propriety.
A fragmentary text recalls a dish of green lima beans with nutmeg parsley and butter. It then shifts to a note about Dear Weeking and a father in law aware of his grandchildren and mentions a will without prompting. The passage ends mid thought about a conversation and memory.
Socialettes Mrs. Heater Lorscher attended a Turner meeting of the Kansas Association of School Librarians with Ruth Hanson of Emporia as a speaker. Mrs. Lorscher visited her sister in Kansas City before returning home. U S Army Mothers Post No 4 sewed bed boots bibs and knee robes at an all day session in Memorial auditorium and planned a rummage sale for Oct 1. The 29 members had sack lunches at noon. Barbara Strobel of Richmond chose Thanksgiving Day for her marriage to Kenneth Selier of Richmond.
Mrs Harvey Drake of 915 Willow hosted a Monday after school party for her son Tommy turning 10. Guests included Bobby Abbot Scotty Brink Jim Cook Ted Queen Billy Keelin Johnny Collins Kenneth Chapman Gary Hogelin Dennis Wieneke Mark Holden and Bill Gregg along with Tommy’s brother Perry.
Neighbors gathered at the Gilliland home in Soldier to belatedly celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Thomas and Rosa Drennan Peck. The couple wed in 1910 at Soldier and later moved to the Ottawa area, living on a farm northwest of Pomona. About 40 people attended the belated charivari as the couple recalled their quiet marriage and subsequent moves.
Nearly 38 years and still actively engaged in farming the couple lived here while Mr Peck, 78, worked part time as an insurance agent. On Sunday they held open house for friends and relatives with over 50 attendees. A three tier wedding cake adorned with yellow rose buds and lilies centered the serving table. Their daughter Mrs Earl Richardson of Ottawa served cake pieces and a granddaughter Mrs Larry Reekie poured punch. Other helpers included Mrs Porter Shaw, Mrs Charles Bush Jr and Nancy Fleming. Relatives from out of town included two nieces and cousins from Hiawatha and Kansas City. A great granddaughter, 8 1/2 months old Rebecca Reekie, attended with her parents Larry and Pat Reekie.
A new zucchini variety features a very thin green skin and a shape reminiscent of three cucumbers. It highlights distinct form and texture as a notable squash development.
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