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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1968
Page
3
A reader quiz lists biblical references about Herods acts Peter escapes and quoted verses. It mentions Agrippa biblical figures, Acts chapters 12 and 10, the house of Lebanon’s forest, and Ecclesiastes with scoring for four correct items.
Heloise explains several methods for drying sweaters. She recommends using a dryer with sizing stretched on top, air drying on screens, or using aluminum folding chairs with woven plastic as a drying rack. She notes to cover chairs with a towel and to wash the chairs to avoid transferring soil to clothes.
Alcott PTA members install officers led by president Mrs John Curtis and vice president Mrs Robert Gormley. Mrs Curtis reports on a Boys Industrial School tour in Topeka. Police Chief Lige Matlock discusses local police challenges. Hal Davis outlines the science program and presents exhibits. Sixth grade mothers serve refreshments.
Nearly 200 alumni from 1916 to 1920 will gather June 8 and 9 for the Medicare Frolic, a combined five-class reunion dubbed by chairwoman Mrs. J LeRoy Barker. Lt Gen John C McQueen (ret) of California is among expected guests. plans include a mixer, open houses, a luncheon in Tioga Hotel, and a souvenir annual noting graduates from 1881 to 1922.
The Sunflower chapter OFS and multiple church groups host Wednesday activities at First Christian and Methodist churches. Elizabeth Olson, Mary Briley, Naomi Hudson, Opah Foster, Rachel Van Vickie, Ruth Graham, and others attend in circles. public events include BPW dinner, Valley Grange, and United Commercial Travelers luncheon. Community groups gather at Memorial Building, Tioga Hotel, Otterbein Church, and Westview Baptist Chapel with various times from 1:20 to 7:30 p.m.
Five tables of duplicate bridge were played last night in the Home Savings lounge. Top pairs included Mrs. Frank Jones and Mrs. Clyde Bloomheart at 80 percent and Mrs. Fred Johnson with Bob Ward in the 80s. Also high were Mrs. Bob Allen with Mrs. Charles Broadwell at 73 percent, Dennis Casebeer and Richard Grabner of Neodesha at 71, and Mrs. Jo Payne with Fred Foster at 70 percent.
Readers from the class of 1916 to 1920 are named with addresses as part of a social feature. Mrs Barker says the Chamber of Commerce has been very helpful and community interest in the Medi care Frolic is high with people asking for progress updates.
Federation meeting in Santa Fe featured 20 members singing, flag salute, and a business session led by Mrs. L. R. Rumbley. Nominating committee appointed with Mrs. George Wilson, Mrs. T. W. Boman, and Mrs. A. R. Boman. Beulah Stewart won a descendant prize. door prize went to Mrs. J. D. Keath.
About 55 guests attended an open house in Stark for Harold and Mrs. Smith on their golden wedding anniversary. Guests traveled from Chanute Erie Walnut and beyond, with 12 children hosting a second reception in Two Buttes Colorado.
Esther Wong of Lawrence, a former Neosho County Community Junior College student, was honored with a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Dale Fairchild in the First National Bank lounge. Wong will wed Pravit Arunamata at the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington D C. 32 guests attended as blue and white decor highlighted the event.
The Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars met in the Memorial Building with Mrs. I. C. Minniear presiding. Mrs. Roy Hurt was initiated into the Auxiliary. A sewing day is planned for April 17 at the hospital chairman’s home. A donation was made to the department Cancer Fund. Officer elections are set for the April 22 meeting. Mrs. Mary Edwards and committee served refreshments to 37 members.
Instructions urge calling Tribune numbers for contact and provide an after hours dial code HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m. The message directs readers to reach the carrier if the main line is unavailable.
Esther Wong of Lawrence and Pravit Arunamata a NCCJC student hosted six Thai students for a traditional Chinese dinner Sunday at 420 N Forest. The event marked their upcoming marriage with guests from Topeka Emporia and NCCJC. The afternoon was spent in formalities.
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