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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1972
Page
6
Preparation for 89 new flag locations for the Avenue of Flags at Memorial Park Cemetery gains national notice. City Engineer Floyd Heath approves with city equipment aiding volunteers who set pole holders. Cement and 18 inch pipe sections donated by Oil Patch, Davis Pipe and Supply.
Readers share practical hints from cookies and dye jobs to lifting work surfaces and keeping dough cold. A photo feature notes volunteers including Luke Lasley and Roscoe Offenbacker aiding a Veterans of World War I project on the Avenue of Flags with state responses and flag storage details.
At the home of Mrs. Iva Bohlander 306 N Garfield UN group members viewed slides of Ireland photographed by Henry Watkins and Eric. Harold Anderson chaired the session as 17 members attended and 28 individuals and organizations reported in the county. Members plan to make more world flags after a covered dish dinner.
Odense Extension Homemakers Unit collected a donation for the American Cancer Society at the home of Mrs. John Bebbington. Mrs Clyde Seiegren led the meeting. A savo of families one dish meals was shared by seven members two children and a guest Mrs Raymond Gooding who won the door prize.
Classified ads require pre noontime submission by 12 noon the prior day. Mon through Fri see 9 30 a.m. deadline for same day service. For Friday a 1 p.m. cutoff applies to Saturday ads. Dial Dia 431 4100 for details.
Reports of the 9th grand chapter session of Sunflower Chapter 147, Order of the Eastern Star, in Masonic Temple covered activities. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dave Evans and Mimes Joseph Gormiey Jr and others. Kansas night in Nowata, Oklahoma noted differences between jurisdictions and honors for Kansas visitors. Memorial for Wallace Johnson observed. musical and invitation news followed with several receptions planned in May.
Thayer Open house celebrated National Library Week by the Friday Reading Club Library Association. Forty guests greeted by Mrs. Roscoe Hallenberg and co-hostesses. eight club members attended. Guests signed in, received bookmarks, and refreshments were served beside spring flowers. Hallenberg showcased talking books large type books and yearwise press books. The next meeting on May 5 will be a luncheon with Mrs. Marion Showalter.
The Tribune lists social events with deadlines. Past Noble Grands Club meets at 2 p.m. at 204 W. 6th honoring Mrs. Robert Rader. Laurel Mothers Club hosts La Rosa de Oro luncheon and installation at 2 p.m. We Who Club gathers at Sawyer Hall 1:30 p.m. Chanute Country Club bridge at 1:30 p.m. Neosho County Pomona Grange meets Fairfield School at 7:30 p.m.
St. Cecilia Music Club presents a 3 p.m. May 7 concert at Neosho County Community Junior College auditorium to kick off the 4th annual National Music Week. Proceeds fund a local student scholarship. theme “Hello Broadway.” Mrs. Kent Dobson directs the St. Cecilia chorus with Mrs. Marjorie Nation on piano.
High Prairie 4 H members performed safety and health talks and a top blue on a rabbits talk by Jenne Campbell. Vilas Vikings Parents Night featured a history talk and a dislike of TV commercials with group singing and fondue recreation.
The Friendly Neighbors Club approved a donation to the 1972 Cancer Crusade and this month baked cakes for Parsons Hospital and Training Center. At Mrs. Homer Wallis home in Erie members answered roll call with Easter bonnets and prepared handwork. Door prize went to Mrs. Dale Rice. six members and two guests attended.
A reader asks for practical kissing tips for older teens and young adults. The advice emphasizes natural timing, fresh breath, comfortable embrace, mindful teeth, restrained hand placement, and positive post kiss reflection.
In observance of May Fellowship Day Church Women United will sponsor two services at the First Presbyterian Church next week. Mrs Harold Barnhart ecumenical celebration leader said the theme is Behold the Woman and that the services will be held.
Mrs. Franklin Hayworth spoke at the Farlington campout to discuss state association activities and toll free camper assistance. Attendees included 56 members from 24 units with guests and local leaders, plus plans for CWU support and upcoming services.
Brownie Girl Scouts of Troop 84 at Alcott School met April 17 with sixteen girls and leaders Mrs. Don Howell Mrs. Ted Pegg and Mrs. Larry Reeves. They were making posters for Keep America Beautiful Day on April 29.
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