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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1968
Page
3
A reader poses five scripture based prompts covering soil practices in ancient Egypt and Palestine, Peter's denial, Paul's conversion feast, Jesus on greatness, and a prayer of dedication. The piece reflects a 20th century church page quiz style.
Mrs Neal Munger hosted the Past Matrons Club Sunflower chapter CES last night with President Mrs Maurice Reagan presiding. Devo tions from Job were given and Camelot was reviewed. A reception for Mrs Kenneth Caldwell is planned May 18 at the Masonic Temple. Refreshments for 17 members and two guests were served. The May 27 meeting will be with Mrs Maurice Reagan at 910 S Rutter.
Mrs Dan Prichard was honored with a miscellaneous luncheon shower Sunday afternoon in the Social Welfare office at 910 W Elm. Hostesses were Mrs David Knickerbocker Neodesha Mrs David Dudley and Mrs Gary Taylor. The cake was baked and decorated by Mrs Ervin Brune. Yellow and lime green decorations graced the tables. Twenty eight guests were invited.
Three Chanute residents were elected to district offices at the VFW Auxiliary third district meeting in Independence Sunday. They are Mrs. I. C. Minniear chaplain, Mrs. Harry Rauhoff color bearer, and Mrs. Howard Dobson banner bearer.
The Chanute Tribune lists publisher Dwight McCreight editor Wayn J. Smith and others, notes staff roles, and provides detailed subscription pricing for in and out of trade territory plus Chanute post office box rates and carrier rates. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and cites AP dispatch rights.
Mrs. B E Barber of Wichita announces the engagement of her daughter Katherine to Richard Curtis Fitch of Kingman son of Mr and Mrs Warren Fitch of 810 Wilson The bride elect attended Evangel College Wichita State University Patricia Stevens Career College and Finishing School She works in Harold Bauer Construction offices He attended Neosho County Community Junior College and Kansas State Teachers College Emporia class of 1967 Phi Sigma Epsilon member He teaches Spanish at Kingman High School The wedding is set for May 25 at Central Assembly in Wichita
Tony E. Biele, crossing flagman for the Santa Fe Railway, retires after more than 46 years of service. Born in Allen county he began as an engine wiper in 1917 at Chanute and later became a boilermaker helper before settling as crossing flagman in 1953. He and his wife reside at 1022 N. Santa Fe.
Instructions explain sewing the knob part first and marking its position with chalk or pencil. Press the other snap piece onto the fabric to align both parts. When sewn in this order the two snap pieces will match correctly.
Kimball area residents attended a Friday fund raising dinner at the Masonic Temple in Chanute hosted by Neosho County Republican Central Committee. Sunday dinners included the Simmons and Richardson families in Chanute and Tulsa. Several locals traveled to Topeka Pratt and Erie for events while other gatherings featured Farm Bureau meetings and family visits. A weiner roast and multiple dinner guests highlight a busy weekend among Page Sailors See families in Chanute Erie and Stark communities.
St Louis police chase ends with a stolen car crash into two more plate glass windows at a men's store. Manager George Potolsky says there was no insurance and the total damage is about 1350 dollars.
Readers share thrifty ideas such as paneling cabinets with gingham using wallpaper paste, using two butter dishes to simplify dishwashing, hiding scratches with white shoe polish, creating soap bubbles from leftover bars, and covering a silver bowl with a decorative net bag for a conversation piece.
Neosho Memorial Hospital Auxiliary reports it has raised 4000 of the 6000 needed for a planned physical therapy room. At yesterday's tea in the hospital solarium, about 75 members elected new officers led by President Daisy Jordan. Diathermy equipment funded by the group was shown by Margaret Sanchez.
Five tables of duplicate bridge were played last night at the Home Savings lounge. Above average scores included Mrs. Kenneth Horton and Mrs. Clyde Bloomheart 43 percent, Mrs. Bob Allen and Mrs. Fred Johnston 42 percent, Mrs. Jo Payne and Fred Foster 41 percent, Wren Pickren of Wichita and Bob Allen 39 percent, and Mrs. Howard Wilson and Mrs. Don Elder 39 percent.
Den 6 Pack 225 met Friday evening at Mrs Ray Colvin s home led by Pat Jordan. Members recited the Cub Scout Promise and roll call noted a favorite entry from the elementary track meet. Plans were made for a Pack meeting game with Brian Gates and Steven Tolbert in charge of the flag ceremony.
The Defense Department lists 89 U S casualties. two Kansas service members killed in action are Sgt. Roy A. Lamon of Liberal and Pfc. Jackie D. Walker of Junction City. Marines Cpl. Edward C. Root of Topeka is listed as dead not in action.
If you cannot reach your Tribune carrier you may call after 6 p.m. at HE 1 3400. Dial the number provided for evening assistance when the carrier is unavailable.
May 1 social calendar lists meetings for Women Missionary Societies at Avenue Baptist First Methodist United Brethren St Anne Grace Episcopal Nazarene and others with times from 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm at churches and community halls. Also notes sewing tip to recycle thread spools and wind leftovers of bias binding and lace.
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