Mrs. McClure Celebrates 97th Birthday at Autry Nursing Home
Hattie McClure, aged 97, celebrated at Autry Nursing Home with a surprise cake. Born in Decatur Illinois, she moved to Kansas and Neosho County at eight, lived in Coffeyville Humboldt Earlton and Chanute, married a barber, recalls 1929 red Whippet memories, and notes family members Otto in Denver Harley in Ypsilanti and daughter Mrs Walter Kuehner in Pittsburg. She attends Evangelical United Brethren church and recalls Ladies Aid meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie McClure
Autry Nursing Home
McClure
Decatur
Ill
Kansas
Neosho County
Plummer Road
Turkey Creek
Coffeyville
Humboldt
Earlton
Chanute
Bright
E. P. Bodle
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ladies Aid Society
Otto
Denver
Harley
Ypsilanti
Mich
Walter Kuehner
Pittsburg
the Autry Nursing Home
J. LeRoy Barker
Merle
Social Calendar for Thursday and Friday Events
April 14 events include Girl Scout Neighborhood meeting at the Methodist church scout room at 10 a.m. and Grange Meeting at Rural School at 7 p.m. Senior Mothers Club Spring Luncheon, Junior St. Cecilia Music Club at Municipal Building 7:30 p.m. Thursday Bridge Club luncheon at 1 p.m. Rural Homemakers HD Unit at 1 p.m. Chapter DD PEO at 1:30 p.m. Town and Country HD Unit at 1:30 p.m. April 17 lists Past Presidents LA to B of RT luncheon at D. Neosho Valley HD Unit at 2 p.m. Golden Shrine supper at Masonic Temple 6:30 p.m. TOPS Determinettes at Sawyer Hall 1:30 p.m. Bridge at Country Club 1:30 p.m. and a daytime class at First Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church Scout Room
Grange Meeting
Senior Mothers Club
N. Steuben
Town and
Robert Holder
Tennessee
L. Stevens
Grant
D. Neosho Valley
Harry Larson
Golden Shrine of White Shrine of
Sweet Adelines Guests Of St Cecilia Club Meeting
The St. Cecilia Music Club hosted the Sweet Adelines and other guests at a Monday evening gathering in the Christian Church fellowship rooms. The group, in kid dresses, sang favorites by American composers with commentary by director Mrs. Jeff Coots. Mrs. Paul Haight led hymn singing, piano by Mrs. Dave Peterson, and Mrs. W H McMurray presided at the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecilia Music Club
The
Christian Church
Jeff Coots
Paul Haight
Dave Petterson
Mary-Martha Guild Meets in Church
The Mary-Martha Guild of the Presbyterian church gathered Monday evening for a covered dish dinner with 17 members and five guests present. Potted red geraniums decorated the table. Mrs. J. R. Wasser led a Bible study from Be What You Are. Bertice Gibson presented a lesson on The Trouble Religion Can Cause in Politics from The Protestant and Politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary - Martha Guild
The
Presbyterian Church
J. R. Wasser
Bertice Gibson
Mrs Stipp Hosts GAR Ladies Meeting
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Circle No 16 met at Marie Stipp's home at 1114 S Plummer. Emery L Lewis presided Louis J Junod was initiated. A flag was presented to Boy Scout Post 27 at St Patrick's gym. Funds for the memory fund will be sent to the NewTon state convention April 27 28. A donation was made to the Cancer Fund. Jane Wiles won the door prize. Next meeting set for May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
M. D. Cartledge
Marie Stipp
S. Plummer
Emery L. Lewis
Louis J. Junod
Boy Scout Post
St. Patrick's Gymnasium
Stipp
Clara Miller
Newton
Cancer Fund
Jane Wiles
Mrs Ward Featured Artist at Modern Study Club Luncheon
Mrs. Robert Ward performed excerpts from The Unsinkable Molly Brown at the closing luncheon of the Modern Study Club in Tioga Inn. Accompanied by Mrs. John Nation, Lawrence, the event featured spring decor in pastel colors and candles. Club committee members included Burris Blume, Dorothy Wilson, Betty Butcher, Carl Tribble, Ray Radford, Oscar Cunningham, and George Freeman, with Mrs. Lester Lawrence presiding and recounting the season’s activities. A large guest list from Lawrence and nearby towns attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ward
Molly Brown
Modern Study Club
John Nation
Lawrence
Tioga Inn
Mmes. Burris Blume
Dorothy Wilson
Betty Butcher
Carl Tribble
Ray Radford
Oscar Cunningham
George Freeman
Lester Lawrence
Miss Brown and Leon Mendez Plan August Nuptials
Dr and Mrs James Brown announce the engagement of their daughter Carole Beth Brown to Leon Mendez son of Mrs Opal Mendez They attend Pittsburg State College Pittsburg where Carole Beth is a sophomore and Leon is a junior They are Chanute High School graduates The wedding is set for August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
W. 12Th
Carole Beth
Leon Mendez
Opal Mendez
N. Lee
Pittsburg State College
Pittsburg
Miss Brown
Mendez
Chanute High School
Judy Ann Flottman IIs Engaged to Lonnie Clark
Humboldt announces the engagement of Judy Ann Flottman to Lonnie Clark. Judy is a 1963 Humboldt High School graduate and Independence Beauty College alum. Clark works at a Kansas City body shop. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Flottman
Humboldt
Judy Ann
Lonnie Clark
H. G. Clark
Tola
Humboldt High School
Miss Flottman
Independence Beauty College
Clark
Kansas City
Piano Concert by Mrs Chase in Kansas City Club Meeting
Mrs Hamilton Chase presented a piano concert to the Art and Literature Club at the home of Mrs William Gray 1000 S Highland Kansas City. The program featured Bach Beethov en Bortkiewicz Rachmanin off Lindow Arensky Chopin and Dohnanyi with Mrs Chase a noted member of Mu Phi Epsilon KC Musical Club and former Moment Musical Piano Club president. Guests included Mrs James A Allen Mrs Don Rankin and Mrs Alice Johnson. Tea hosted by Mrs Gray assisted by Jeanette Wickstrom Mrs James Butin Al Leverenz and Martha Villiquo Burkman poured. Mr and Mrs Chase were house guests of the Grays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Chase
Kansas City
Art and Literature Club
William Gray
S. Highland
Chase
Mu Phi Epsilon
International Professional Music Society
Bortkiewicz
Rachmaninoff
Lindow
Arensky
Chopin
Dohnanyi
James A. Allen
Don Rankin
Alice Johnson
Olathe
Johnson
Jeanette Wickstrom
Mmes
James Butin
al Leverenz
Martha Villipique
Reuben Burkman
Mrs. Chase
Mrs. Gray
Lesson on Indians By Mrs. Blackwood
Quest Study Club met to finish a unit on Indians of the Americas led by Mrs. C L Blackwood. Mrs. Mabel Hudson hosted at 309 W Main, with 14 members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Blackwood
Norman Koch
VFEW Auxiliary Elects Officers
The VFW Auxiliary met in the Memorial Building with Mrs. Melvin Webb presiding and elected officers for the coming term. Howard Dobson becomes president, Kenneth Raney senior vice president, Blanche Burgess junior vice president, Kenneth Reinhardt chaplain, Robert Willan conductress, Glenn Taylor guard, Gertie Adams treasurer, and Melvin Webb trustee. They will be installed May 11. Delegates and alternates were chosen for the Department convention in Wichita June 5 through 7. A donation was made to the Auxiliary Department in Alaska. Refreshments were served by Myrtle Odgen. Ross Miller and committee will handle fun night on April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Melvin Webb
Howard Dobson
Kenneth Raney
Blanche Burgess
Kenneth Reinhardt
Robert Willan
Glenn Taylor
Gertie Adams
Reinhardt
Alaska
Department
Wichita
Myrtle Odgen
Ross Miller
Degrees Conferred By OES Chapter At Meeting
The Hulda Parker Chapter OES conferred two degrees at the Tuesday evening meeting in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Vernie Steele and Kenneth Raney presided as worthy matron and worthy patron. The charter was draped in memory of Jack Burnham and Mrs. W. J. Shepler. Reports covered friendship meetings in Coffeyville and Neodesha. Social hour was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Churchill, Mrs. Rebecca Shinn, and Mrs. Rosa Stauffer with spring flower decorations by Mrs. Fred Heinze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Parker
OES
Masonic Temple
Vernie Steele
Kenneth Raney
Jack Burnham
W. J. Shepler
Coffeyville
Neodesha
R. D. Churchill
Rebecca Shinn
Rosa Stauffer
Is Your Range Level When Racks Slant In oven
When oven racks tilt cakes bake unevenly. Leveling the range ensures consistent heat and even rising for every bake. Check toe-kick screw, leg pads, or adjust feet to restore balance. Use a spirit level for accuracy and recheck after a test bake.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. McClure
Cordner
Tribune
Betty Williams
S. Central
Wyler
OGF
Siarecs Glee
Flex Daance
Snoce
Jack
Dial Tribune
St. Cecilia
W. H. McMurray
Clathe
McMurray
P. L. Forslund
M. R. Wilson
Frank Davidson
Howard Earnest
Spencer Finney
Leo Gottlieb
Joe Holliday
A. B. Chauncey
Young America
W. Main
Mary-Martha Guild
Mrs. Ward
Carole Beth Brown
Judy Ann Flottman
Judy Ann Flottman Iis
Manger
Vfew Auxiliary
Man In the
Kayser
TH “‘K’” Shoppe
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