Ruth Anne Latta

  A review of Katy: The Woman Who Signed the Declaration of Independence by Betty Bolté   https:// compulsivereader.com/2026/01/ 21/a-review-of-katy-the-woman- who-signed-the-declaration-of- independence-by-betty-bolte/ January 21, 2026 .

 Dear Santa, Please help me. What should I do? When I was a child, my father cheated on my mum and later my parents divorced.  Soon after that, my mother died in a car accident. My brother and  I lived at our grandmother's house.  The whole family lived on my grandma's money. Grandma died a couple of years ago and since then things have fallen apart. My uncle is barely keeping himself our of jail from day to day. My brother left home and won't talk to us anymore.  Dad, now in his seventies, has had to go to work, and eventually he's going to want me to do the same. Thank you, Santa, for listening.   Sincerely yours, William

 The following notices (allegedly)appeared in church bulletins or were announced at church services: The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the Water."  The sermon tonight: "Searching for Jesus." Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands. Don't let worry kill you off -let the church help. Miss Jane Doe sang, "I will not pass this way again," giving obvious pleasure to the congregation. For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs. The Rector will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, "Break Forth With Joy." Jane Smith and John Doe were married on October 24th in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days. Potluck supper Sunday at 5 p.m. Prayer and medication to follow. The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment and gracious hosti...