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Sedalia Weekly Democrat

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1960

Page

3

Big Game Season Opens With Wide Family Board Games

Christmas brings a broad Santa pack of parlor games for all ages from preschoolers to seniors. The trend leans to high money play with titles like Game of Life offering 7 500 000 capital and Spot Cash with large fake sums. New editions include Concentration 3D puzzles Go to the Head of the Class and games tied to children books and detective stories. Sports games simulate real games for father and son with umpire decisions in Little League and team sports like hockey football and basketball.

Alfred Hitchcock

Diamond Needle Christmas Gift from Jensen Industries

Jensen Industries of Forest Park Illinois offers a Christmas gift package a red and green card shaped like a Christmas tree holding a lifetime diamond phonograph needle. The gift promises luxury thoughtfulness and a written lifetime guarantee for hi fi owners.

Jensen Industries Forest Park Illinois

Toyland Becomes New Wonderland For All Youngsters

Dr. Philip Lewis of the Chicago Board of Education advises parents to preevaluate Toyland before buying toys. He suggests listing children's ages and play interests, reading Learning Through Play guidance, and ensuring safety for very young users while seeking balanced, age appropriate gifts.

Philip Lewis Chicago Board of Education and Toy Guidance Council Santa Claus Toy Guidance Council Land of Science

Let Your Banker Help You Play Jolly Santa

Banks offer personal loans for holiday spending even to non depositors. A Christmas Club saves regularly with interest to fund next year’s gifts, easing the season’s cost and building a cushion for future December bills.

Santa

Gold and Silver Hosiery Steals Holiday Spotlight

Glittering seamless stockings in gold and silver nylon dominate festive fashion with sandal foot styling. The metallic look complements glitter shoes and opalescent brocades, offering a durable, non fading shine from knee to toe for after dark wear.

Ihosiery

Petticoat Round Your Tree Decor Idea

A vintage style decorating tip suggests using a felt petticoat around a tree trunk to catch needles and be easily removed. It also proposes tying bright balloons for a festive evergreen display in the yard.

Progressive Club Hears Dr Hampton on Mental Health

Dr. W O Hampton dean of personnel at Central Missouri State College Warrensburg spoke to the Knob Noster Progressive Club on Mental Health the number one health problem of today A business meeting followed Chaplain Mrs George Winkler read a Thanksgiving prayer from Peter Marshall's Book of Prayers Mrs Fred Weikal president reported on Community Improvement in the Philippine Islands and discussed local projects Dessert was served from a Austria themed table with yellow chrysanthemums in an amber vase

W. O. Hampton Central Missouri State College Warrensburg Knob Noster Progressive Club A. E. Goodwin Hampton George Winkler Peter Marshall Fred Weikal Federation Magazine Philippine Islands Austria

TEL Sunday School Class Holds Meeting

The TEL Sunday School Class of Otterville Baptist Church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Matilda Brodersen. The president Mrs. Lincoln Schilb presided. Cards were signed for Mrs. Jennie Phillips and Mrs. Sallie Burford. A gift was given to Mrs. Lester Shults and Mrs. Richard Vansaye. Poems by Mrs. W J Schilb and Mrs. Jesse Straten were read. Social hour followed with games and refreshments. Esther Mulvey will host December meeting including a dinner and Christmas party.

TEL Otterville Baptist Church Matilda Brodersen Lincoln Schilb Sanders Jennie Phillips Sedalia Sallie Burford Lester Shults Richard Vansaye W. J. Schilb Jesse Straten Esther Mulvey

Town Folks Share Thanksgiving Guests

About Town notes celebrate Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gregory hosting Thanksgiving with their children and families. Guests included Dr. Ralph W. Gregory and children Janet, Carol, and Sarah of Prairie Village Kansas. John H. Gregory and children Gary Randy and Cindy of Boonville. D A Heerman and children Kathy Diane Dana of St. Ann Missouri. Aliso E Heerman Kansas City. and Harry Kullman of Sedalia.

A. J. Gregory East 16Th Ralph W. Gregory Janet Carol Sarah Prairie Village Kan John H. Gregory Gary Randy Cindy Boonville D. A. Heerman Kathy Diane Dana St. Ann Aliso E. A. Heerman Kansas City Harry Kullman Sedalia

The Mistletoe Legend Across Cultures and Customs

The mistletoe symbol spans ancient rites and modern charm. It has been linked to eternal life in winter greenery from Arabia Rome and Druids to Scandinavians while also serving as a folk medicine and holiday centerpiece cue. Ensure the centerpiece is viewable from all sides.

Roman Empire

California Couple Wed In Double Ring Ceremony

Linda Langkop and Kenny Imhoff were married at Annunciation Catholic Church in California in a nine o’clock ceremony performed by Rev. Peter O Rourke. The bride is a California High School graduate and works at Friedmeyer Furniture Store. The couple spent a short honeymoon and reside on Hiway 87 north of California.

Linda ‘Langkop John Langkop Jr California Kenny Imhoff Urban Imhoff F. P .Scheidt Annunciation Catholic Church Peter O'Rourke Hiway 87 California High School Friedmeyer Furniture Store

Jeannette Calvird Set to Speak at BPW Dinner in Clinton

Mrs. Jeannette Calvird will headline the Business and Professional Women’s dinner meeting at the Bothwell Hotel on Thursday December 1. The event features the career advancement committee led by Mrs. Sophia Crosslin, with guest Miss Janice Hood, second in the State Know Your America Week contest. Special Christmas music will be performed by Sandra Mahnken with accompanist Mrs. C. D. Demand.

Jeannette Calvird Clinton Bothwell Hotel Sophia Crosslin Calvird Henry County Clinton Council of Camp Fire Girls United Fund Board Eastern Star Missouri Girls’ Town Missouri Federated Clubs Help the Handicapped Advisory Board United Christian Service Board First Baptist Church Marjorie Garansson National Security Missouri Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Janice Hood Sandra Mahnken C. D. Demand Crosslins Margaret Amos Mildred Bohling Lottie Burford Mildred Deck Nina Fisher Ola Hayden Kay Henderson Maria Layne Elizabeth Higgins Mary Kay Hunter Imogene McMurdo Opal O’briant Marguerite O'Connel Bessie Perkins Sue Scott Letha Shaw Ella Starkey Olive Stewart Shirley Wagner Doretta Waite

LaMonte Legion Posts Turkey Supper Draws Crowd

LaMonte American Legion Post 520 held its annual turkey supper on Thursday November 17 drawing about 175 attendees. Special guests included Rev. and Mrs Dale Sharp Rev. and Mrs William Spencer and Mr and Mrs Dean Guthrie.

American Legion Post No

Choose Gifts for Teens With Extra Special Care

Practical guide to selecting Christmas gifts for teens based on appearance, personality, and hobbies. It suggests music, books, sports gear, auto accessories, collectibles, and clothing as tailored options, emphasizing individuality and thoughtful questioning to find a gift that pleases.

Miss Jilleen Iverson and William D. Richeson Married in Chicago

Miss Jilleen Iverson of Salt Lake City Utah and William D. Richeson of Chicago Illinois were married in Chicago on November 12. Richeson is a claim investigator for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in Chicago. They currently reside in Chicago.

Jilleen Iverson Salt Lake City Utah William D. Richeson Chicago Ill W. V. Richeson Knob Noster Mr. Richeson Richeson Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

Osage Valley OES Holds Installation in Warsaw Temple

Osage Valley Chapter 502 Order of the Eastern Star installed officers at the Warsaw Masonic Temple. Retiring officers were Ruby Kennedy and Harry Kennedy. Installing officers included Viola Coffman and John Owen. New officers listed. a reception followed in the temple annex with guests from Warrensburg and Kansas City.

Osage Valley Order of the Eastern Star New Warsaw Masonic Temple Ruby Kennedy Harry Kennedy Viola Coffman PGM Sedalia John Owen PGP Ruth Cooper Grand Marshall Ola Baker Leeton Illene DeLozier Warrensburg Maurine Hart Geraldine Smith Herbert Cooper Marion Daniels Feliz Parker Maggie Bailey Dorothy Schneider Josephine Parker Beverly Burton Marshall Cleola Weist

Gift of Peace and Quiet for Mother in Kitchen

The article promotes acoustical oiling tile from Celotex Corporation to reduce kitchen noise. It notes kitchens are noise prone due to hard sound reflecting surfaces that amplify appliance sounds, creating a din during holiday gatherings.

Celotex Corporation

Women in Fidel Castro era Cuba reach high roles says editor note

The piece notes Cuban women flock to the revolutionary banner and take roles from Cabinet ministers to militia, while differing factions emerge. Teresa Casuso, once close to Castro, served as press liaison and later ambassador to the UN but resigned, citing defense of indefensible actions.

Fidel Castro Teresa Casuso Castro Mexico City United Nations

Castro isolation and private life in Havana described

The article portrays Fidel Castro as a secluded, image-conscious leader with armed guards, a monastic routine, and a close but nonromantic relationship with Celia Sanchez. It highlights female revolutionaries like Vilma Espin and Violeta Casals, plus others shaping the Castro regime and its international presence.

Fidel Castro Castro Havana Fidel Celia Sanchez Miss Sanchez Oriente

Little Girls Love Like Mommy Gifts

A toy feature highlights the Let's Do The Dishes set by Amseo Toys with a white sink drain board and faucet running water. It suggests gifts that teach homemaking and grooming, including dolly baths diaper cleaning sets and miniature baby care kits from Amsco specialties.

Amseo Toys Amsco

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