Mary Jane McGettrick Engaged to Jay Criger in Chanute
Miss Mary Jane McGettrick daughter of Mr and Mrs Emory Schantz of 117 S Wilson is engaged to Jay R Criger son of Mr and Mrs George Criger of 223 S Forest The couple are Chanute High School graduates 1967 and 1966 respectively He has entered the Army and serves in Vietnam no wedding date is set
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Schantz
S. Wilson
Mary Jane McGettrick
Jay R. Criger
George A. Criger
S. Forest
Chanute High School
Cryer
U.S. Army
Vietnam
Spring Luncheon of District BPW in Pittsburg
Mrs. Clifford Lukenbill presided at the annual spring luncheon in Pittsburg as seventeen southeast Kansas BPW clubs sent 135 women to the Besse Hotel. Linda Holestine of Independence won the Young Career Woman title and will represent the third district at the June 7 8 9 state convention in Wichita. Chanute attendees included Alice Roecker Velma Beasley Merle Estes and Mrs Scherel Booe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Lukenbill
Chanute
Kansas Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Pittsburg
Southeast Kansas
BPW
Besse Hotel
Linda Holestine
Independence
Holestine
Wichita
Alice Roecker
Velma Beasley
Merle Estes
Scherel Booe
Bridge Scores At Home Savings Lounge
Four tables of duplicate bridge were played last night. Above average results include Mr and Mrs Bob Allen scoring 56 and Mrs Murray Shively with Mrs Ralph Caldwell at 4842. Also noted were Mrs Clyde Bloomheart with Mrs Frank Jones at 4342 and pairs like Mrs F G Hooker with Mrs Kenneth Horton and Mrs Jo Payne with Fred Foster at 42. A stray line notes a skin fact about cell count per square inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Savings Lounge
Bob Allen
Murray Shively
Ralph Caldwell
Clyde Bloomheart
Frank Jones
F. G. Hooker
Kenneth Horton
Jo Payne
Fred Foster
Fairfield Grange Sees New Members And Fund Donation
Fairfield Grange met at Fairfield School with Master Luke Lasley presiding. Harry Jackson and Mr and Mrs Arthur Cook joined as new members and a donation was given to the Cancer Fund. Mrs Luke Lasley led a singing program a quiz and readings. Shelton Propst reported on recent county tax meetings. Next meeting set for 8 p.m May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Grange
Fairfield School
Luke Lasley
Harry Jackson
Arthur Cook
Cancer Fund
Shelton Propst
Shower honors Connie Smith at home in Lafayette
Mrs. Gene Webber and daughter Barbara hosted a bridal shower for Connie Smith at their home on Monday evening. Pink and white decorations graced the serving table, feather-flower centerpiece presented to Miss Smith, and refreshments were served to 20 guests. Miss Webber poured punch. Miss Smith will marry John Clarkson on May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Webber
Barbara
S. Lafayette
Connie Smith
Miss Smith
Miss Webber
Mary John Clarkson
VFW Auxiliary Elects Delegates at Memorial Building Meeting
Mrs. I. C. Minniear presided as auxiliary officers and delegates were elected for the department convention at Great Bend. La Verne Bean was initiated and a donation was made to the VFW National Home. Mrs. Tom Slater won the door prize. Poppy centerpiece to be sent to the district convention in Independence on April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Minniear
VFW
Memorial
Department
Great Bend
Laverne Bean
Tom Slater
George Hansen
Independence
Tammy Reeves Celebrates Fourth Birthday at Home
The fourth birthday of Tammy Reeves was celebrated Saturday afternoon at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Reeves, 707 N. Western. Ice cream and cake were served and favors given to guests including Donald and Mike Reeves, Kurt Richwine, Doug Morris, Terri Dunivant, and Dawn Legge. A note mentions the Amazon Basin Indians in Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammy Reeves
Larry Reeves
N. Western
Donald and
Mike Reeves
Kurt Richwine
Doug Morris
Terri Dunivant
Dawn Legge
Hints From Heloise Stretch Shoes And Keep Cookies Fresh
Heloise presents two tips. Stretch tight shoes safely using alcohol dipped socks worn for hours, avoid new leather, and try on older pairs first. A separate reader suggests placing a plastic bag in a cookie jar, filling with cookies, twisting the bag top and re-capping to keep cookies fresh and the jar clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Heloise
Bible Quiz From a Newspaper Passage
A brief reader quiz asks about Bible verses and events. Questions cover Luke 6:14, Genesis 18:20, Mark 14:32, Acts 8:18, and Matthew 8:5, rating responses as four, three, or none correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Electa Club Hosts Esther Lesson and Rainbow Plans
Electa Club met last night at 115 N Evergreen with Imelda Adelgreen presiding. Ten members and two guests attended as Gladys Nelson and Mrs Jack Groves were acknowledged. Kathy Groves is invited for Rainbow for Girls installation May 26 at the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Club
Marie Wasser
N. Evergreen
Joe Wasser Jr
Imelda Adelgreen
Gladys Nelson
Lavonburg
Jack Groves
Hulda Parker
Esther
Kathy Groves
Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Women’s Page News Guide for publication timing and rules
A guide outlines how to submit items for the women’s page with deadlines for calendar notices, phone-in prompts, and full details. It emphasizes using married names, timely submissions, and appropriate news value for broad public readership.
Golden Shrine installs officers at Masonic Temple event
About 250 persons attended the Golden Shrine annual installation of officers in the Masonic Temple. Installing officers included Maude Beach, Don Beach, Rena Purviance, Marie Rensing, Emma Lou Kennedy, Merle Cordner, Frances Junod and Helen Leavitt. Out-of-town guests hailed from Hays, Fort Scott, Coffeyville, Pittsburg, Kansas City and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Shrine
Oficers
Masonic Temple
Maude
Don Beach
Rena Purviance
Marie Rensing
Emma Lou Kennedy
Merle Cordner
Frances Junod
Helen Leavitt
Anna Peterson
Harry Kennedy
Man of Shepherds
Minnie Steele
Nathan Hole
Shepherds
Inez Bray
Ethel Lewis
Violet Jeffers
Nelle Stevens
Mee
Kaysky
Owen
Louis Junod
Geraldine Finding
Charlies Leavitt
Pauline Corder
Flossie Stires
Flora Johnson
Augusta Morgan
Montero Rexford
Rebecca Shinn
Julia Carter
Sarah Ritterhouse
Edyth Young
Millard Drisdell
Queen's
Lillian Marvin
Charlotte Graham
Marie Wasser
Mary Bates
Bessie Meeker
Eula Hole
King's Guards
Francis Meeker
Earl Young
Melvin Williamson
Bill Moran
Bert Hargrove
Pittsburg
John Heilman
Parsons
Fred Ward
Peodes
Wegia Verne
Steele
Earl Dean Ken
Nedy
Keltha Bohlander
Allen Colyat
Freda Smittie
Shrine
Frank Thomas
Low Darlington
Maude Beach
Emma Kennedy
Lou Darlington
Kay Groskinsky
Marie Ren
Weddings Are News The Tribune Guide
The Tribune urges prompt filing of wedding notices with the woman’s page editor for timely publication. Reports should arrive within two days of the ceremony, or be summarized briefly thereafter, with a closing note for out-of-town weddings. Include sender name and phone number. A bride photo may accompany reports.
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the Tribune
Tribune
Family Perspective session at First Methodist Church
The semi nar program The Family in Christian Perspective opened at First Methodist Church Sunday night with Rev Charles Minsch of Humboldt sharing views on the Christian family and marriage relationships. A panel including Mrs Wilbur Thompson Bob Geiger and Rev Dr and Mrs Duff Wagoner discussed the talk. A next session with film From Generation to Generation and speaker Dr Barl Gehrt is set for Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. Open to married couples with child care provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Charles Minsch
Humboldt
Minsch
Wilbur Thompson
Bob Geiger
Duff Wagoner
Murphy Is Named ABC Director
Gov. Robert Docking named E. V. D. Murphy of Junction City as Kansas alcoholic beverage control director. Murphy, 55, a retired Army Colonel, will take effect May 1, succeeding the post left vacant by Jerry Muth. John Ivan remains assistant director and will continue in that role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Robert Docking
E. V. D. Murphy
Junction City
Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control
Murphy
Jerry Muth
John Ivan
Social Calendar Dial HF and Local Club Activities
A fragmented social calendar lists meetings and events including OES Masonic groups at Troge Hotel with a 6 45 p m dinner, CWF at First Christian Church 1 30 p m, Sunflower EHU with Mrs F L Burtle at 1535 S Katy, United Presbyterian Women sewing at the church 9 a m, Mary Dell Paint Club at North Malcolm Community Center 9 a m to 4 pm, Sweet Adelines at 910 W Elm 7 30 p m, Merry Mothers Club with Mrs Carl Rush 316 W Std 1 30 p m, Today's Mothers Club closing luncheon with Mrs Frank Hotchkiss R 3 om, Autumn Mothers Club with Mrs Tom Krokstrom 616 S Malcolm 1, Holly Mothers Club spring luncheon with Mrs Jack Brown 307 N For AAUW dinner meeting Orchid Christian Culture Class First Baptist Church 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Women
Mary Dell
North Malcolm Community Center
Sweet Adelines
W. Elm
Merry Mothers Club
Carl Rush
W. Std
Mothers Club
Frank Hotchkiss
Autumn Mothers Club
Tom Krokstrom
S. Malcolm
Holly Mothers Club
Jack Brown
First Baptist Church
Elsmore Ruritan Clears Downed Tree In Village Project
Five members of the Elsmore Ruritan Club met at Mrs. Lester Ard home to saw and stack a large tree blown down in her yard. The effort supports the club’s community service policy. The tree will be burned later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsmore
Ruritan Club
Lester Ard
Ray Bradford
Harold Goyette
Art Diehm
Art Myers
Dave Massey
Cain Named Postmaster Nominated by Johnson
President Johnson announced 33 postmaster nominations including Waldo Cain of Independence Kansas among the appointees. The move follows a broad slate of federal appointments highlighted by Cain in the press release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
Waldo Cain
Independence
Kan
Scout News Den 6 Pack 225 Cub Scouts Meet
Cub Scouts from Den 6 Pack 225 gathered Saturday at Mrs. Ray Colvin home 124 S Garfield. Gary Lurke and Henry Baker led a flag ceremony. New officers elected for three months include Denner David Colvin assistant denner Tim Finley and reporter Steve Tolbert. They toured Truitts Green house for the field trip and filled their porch box project with flowers. Refreshments were served by Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Ray Colvin
S. Garfield
Gary Lurke
Henry Baker
Denner
David Colvin
Tim Finley
Steve Tolbert
Truitts Greenhouse
Baker
Reflective License Plates Used Across Thirty Three States
A survey notes reflective license plates are in operation in 33 states, highlighting adoption rates and regional reach. Authorities say the plates improve night visibility for motorists and aid law enforcement.
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Miss McGettrick
Hans FD USA
S. Central
VFW Auxiliary
Amazon Basin
Brazil
Edna Mattress Factory
Anute
Edna, Kanses
Mrs. Wasser
Women's Page News Guide
Russell Stover
Golden Bow
East Main
Chanute, Kas
First National Bank
FDIC
Motor Bank 401 West Main
ABC
Troge Hotel
CWF
First Christian Church
F. L. Burtle
S. Katy
Elsmore Ruritan
Cain
Kansas City
Russel
Concordia
Olathe
Dodge City
Chanute Manhattan BI Cay
Scodsdd
Salina
Ft. Riley Leavenworth
Garden City HK
Hutchinson
Emporia Serene
Scout News
God
Geith A. Plimmer
C.S
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
Christian Science Lecture
N. Forest
Kansas
Petites
SALE
C. C. Pillot
Mgr
E. Mein
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