Buck Travels Far To Farm in Kansas
Nick M Buck a patient at Southeastern Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital recalls his life from birth in the Austrian empire to immigration in 1907 and farming in Kansas since 1914. He and his wife of 66 years raised eight children while tending flowers and vegetables in hospital windows and on their farm careers around Carlyle and Westphalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Kansas
Nick M. Buck
Southeastern Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital
Franz Josef
Yugoslavia
Kankakee
Ill
Chicago
Carlyle
Westphalia
Iola
Shirley Ann Koester Honored With Shower
Shirley Ann Koester, to wed Phillip Dee Pugh on April 18 at St Patrick's Catholic church, was honored with a shower by Mrs. Alfred E. Allison at 1108 W. Main. Lavender decor featured colonial bouquets of violets. guests included Mrs. Eddie Chapman and others. A gift came from Mrs. Frank Frieholtz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Ann Koester
Phillip Dee Pugh
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Alfred E. Allison
W. Main
Mmes
Eddie Chapman
James Buchanan
Louis Watts
Howard Alger
George Koester
Frank Frieholtz
Husbands Entertain Todays Mothers Club Guests
The husbands of Todays Mothers Club members were hosted to a covered dish dinner Thursday in the Federation room. The Sweet Adelines performed songs and games were played with spring flowers as table decor. The hosting committee included Mr. and Mrs. B M Eastburn, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hotchkiss, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McQuin, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sparks, and Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Riegle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todays Mothers Club
Federation Room
Adelines
B. M. Eastburn
Frank Hotchkiss
Charles McQuin
Jack Sparks
Ellis Riegle
Book Review At Holly Mothers Club Meeting
Mrs Homer Cook reviewed The Hidden Persuaders by Vance Packard at a Holly Mothers Club gathering. Hostess Mrs Richard Crawford 810 S Central presided with 14 members present and door prize winner Mrs Charles Stroh. Assistants were Mrs Richard Ashley and Mrs Neal McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Cook
Vance Packard
Holly Mothers Club
Richard Crawford
S. Central
Dick Purdy
Charles Stroh
Richard Ashley
Neal McCoy
Luncheon Honors Mrs. Jack Lacy at Home
Mrs Howard Wilson hosted a luncheon for Mrs Jack Lacy wife of the Kansas Department of Economic Development director and Chamber of Commerce officers wives at 624 S Evergreen. Pink roses and snapdragons decorated the table and guests included Mrs W J Althaber Mrs R J Hayes Ralph Willcott Charles Henshall Betty Butcher Milt Snyder Cecil Brinkmeyer and Fred Harris.
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Howard Wilson
Jack Lacy
Kansas Department of Economic Development
Chamber of Commerce
S. Evergreen
Lacy
Mmes
W. J. Althaber
R. J. Hayes
Ralph Willcott
Charles Henshall
Betty Butcher
Milt Snyder
Cecil Brinkmeyer
Fred Harris
Digging Up Mother's Jewelry For Money
A reader asks if digging up his mother's grave to sell heirloom jewelry is acceptable after his father lost the family fortune. Ann Landers dismisses the idea as impractical and urges seeking a second job instead.
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Ann Landers
Mrs Wilson Hosts Tioga HD Unit Meeting in Coffeyville
Mrs Larry Wilson hosted nine Tioga HD Unit members Friday with a childhood reminiscence during roll call. The district meeting was announced for May 6 in Coffeyville. Mrs Paul Nelson led the lesson on hard surface floor coverings. Refreshments were served by Mrs Wilson and Mrs Henry Myers. next hostess will be Mrs Norman Koch at Koch Furniture Company.
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Larry Wilson
Forest
Tioga
Coffeyville
Paul Nelson
Wilson
Henry Myers
Norman Koch
Koch Furniture Company
St Margaret's Chapter Meeting Notes at Mrs Gillion Home
St Margaret's Chapter of the Women of Grace Episcopal Church met Wednesday afternoon with 11 members attending. Mrs W E Gilli lan hosted with Mrs E D Hardendorf assisting, while Mrs Bob Reynolds led the devotions and Mrs Charles Broadwell gave the lesson.
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St. Margaret’s
The
Women of Grace Episcopal Church
W. E. Gillilan
S. Evergreen
E. D. Hardendorf
Bob Reynolds
Charles Broadwell
Colfax Baptist Women Plan State Conference Skit
The Colfax Baptist church Women’s Missionary Society held a combined meeting at the church. Mrs Harry Larson presided and installation of officers was conducted by Mrs Glenn Hanson. Mrs Donald Anderson presented a skit announcing the state conference at Ottawa University June 17 18 and 19.
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Colfax
Women’s Missionary Society of the
Colfax Baptist Church
Harry Larson
Glenn Hanson
Donald Anderson
Ottawa University
Ladies Aid Meeting at EUB Church
The Earlton Ladies Aid of the EUB church met with Mrs. John Osborn. Mary Wallsley led opening prayer and roll call scripture verses. Devotions by Mrs. F. M. Hill titled The Great Forty Days. Scripture read by Mrs. Mabel Arthur. Alva McLaren led the business meeting. Closing prayer by Mrs. J. R. McNary. Dessert served by hostess to 18 members.
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Earlton
EUB
John Osborn
Santa Fe
Mary Wallsley
F. M. Hill
Mabel Arthur
Alva McLaren
J. R. McNary
Mrs. Fortney Presides For BPW Club Meet
The Business and Professional Women's Club gathered in the Tioga Inn ball room for a Wednesday dinner meeting. Mrs. Fred Fortney presided, with spring flower decor. Ruth Shannon explained the emblem as new members were welcomed. A nominating committee of Mrs. Barbara J. Willis, Miss Shannon, and Mrs. Ruth Spencer was elected to present the slate at the April 22 meeting.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club
Tioga Inn
Fred Fortney
Martha Wagner
Ruth Shannon
Barbara J. Willis
Miss Shannon
Ruth Spencer
Auxiliary Hears Geiger at Chanute meeting
Robert Geiger spoke on child welfare and the guidance program at Chanute senior high school during the American Legion Auxiliary gathering in the Memorial building. Guests included Mrs Geiger and several former members. Betty Ballou and Virginia Madill were named delegates to Girls State, with Rita Ostrander and Nancy Slane as alternates.
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Robert Geiger
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Chanute
Geiger
Kenneth Casper
Stewart Hoofnagle
Emery Nobles
Bob Smith
Hobart Curl
Fred Heinze
Betty Ballou
Virginia Madill
Rita Ostrander
Nancy Slane
High Wide and Handsome Story Hour for Children
A library story hour titled High, Wide and Handsome will be told Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11. Children will listen to tales and enjoy a morning of reading activities.
Sherry Mosley Describes Easter Tour of East Areas
Humboldt student Sherry Mosley described an eight day Easter Vacation Tour with 650 Kansas students, traveling through Kansas City to 12 states. Highlights included Washington sights such as the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, and the Kennedy grave site, plus New York City atop the Empire State Building and a Manhattan yacht trip.
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Sherry Mosley
Humboldt
George B. Mosley
Kansas Student Tour Council of
Salina
Kansas
Kansas City
Washington, D. C
New York
Chicago
Washington
Capitol Building
White House
Supreme Court Building
National Art Gallery
Smithsonian Institute
Lincoln Memorial
National Archives
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Washington Monument
Kennedy
Virginia
Pentagon
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Iwo Jima
Social Calendar for Friday and Sunday Events
Community listings include Hobby Club luncheon at Mrs. Charles Rubow, Girl Scout Neighborhood Team gathering, Carpenters' luncheon, Miriam Circle Rebekah Lodge, Senior Citizens covered dish, TOPS Determinettes, Bridge at Country Club, Wilson Class at First Methodist, Devoted Mothers Club, Lincoln PTA Study Group, Great Books Discussion, Mother-Daughter Tea and Fashion Show at Little Theater Junior College with times and locations noted.
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Hobby Club
Charles Rubow
John Spiene
Carpenters’ Hell
Miriam Circle
Rebekah Lodge
Sawyer Hall
Wilson
First Methodist Church
Ceeli Storck
Ashby
Lincoln Pta
Kanteer Public Notary
OHA Mother-Deushter
Delta Study Club Visits Heritage Room
Delta Study Club met Thursday afternoon with 18 members attending. Officers for the coming year were named and the study theme discussed as Mrs. Kenneth Mitchel led a program about the Heritage Room at the library. Mrs. Seth Gray described the room's use and highlighted books of special library interest.
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Mahlon Morley
James McGrath
Robert Pennington
S. Rutter
Delta Study Club
Kenneth Mitchel
Seth Gray
Coin Club Meets in Memorial Building
Neosho Valley Coin Club met Wednesday evening with 40 members and guests attending. An auction followed the business session. Paul Babcock won the door prize and the Rev H L Blake of Iola took second prize. Doughnuts and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neosho Valley Coin Club
Memorial Building
Paul Babcock
H. L. Blake
Iola
Also Mentioned on This Page
Betty Williams
Tribune
East Main
Clothiers
Holly Mothers
Chanute Hearing Aid Center
Clifford Gibson
West Main
Clyde Basey
Dear Ann Landers
Chanute Tribune
Mrs. Wilson
Mrs. Fortney
BPW
John Oglesbee
Lake Michigan
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago Natural History Museum
Mosley
Fairy Castle
Shubert Theater
Greenwich Village
Manhattan
Lincoln Tunnel
Chinatown
the Coliseum
Yankee Stadium
Rockefeller Center
Times Square
Radio City Music Hall
United Nations
Baltimore
Miss Mosley
Dial Tribune
Coin Club
Erie
Ing
Maidenform
Jim
Chanute, Kansas
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