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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1955
Page
3
Fashion spread praises broad fall looks from tunic suits to slim skirts. It notes wool fabrics, new color blends, and lightweight weights, plus tweeds and flannels. Day dresses pair with jackets while evenings showcase satin, brocade, lace, and fur.
A guide to making a weekend guest feel welcome with prep steps for the guest room including clean linens, towels, soap, flowers, hangers, blankets, a reading lamp, alarm clock, cosmetics, toothpaste, toothbrush, tray of items, and an extra newspaper for breakfast chatter.
The quiz covers etiquette on paying long distance charges as a guest, seating a guest at dinner, whether a husband should serve as an usher, and writing a bereavement thanks. Answers advise the guest pays charges then notifies the hostess, the host seats the guest after she is seated, no obligation for the husband to act as usher, and a simple sincere note such as expressing thanks after a bereavement.
Crochet cape pattern 7483 priced for sizes Small Medium and Large uses 3 ply fingering yarn or mercerized crochet cotton. Describes easy technique and attractive finish for versatile wear.
Weekly sewing buy ad promotes Pattern 9124 for Misses' sizes 10 to 18. Claims a stunning new coverup style using one yard of 54 inch fabric and easy sewing. Encourages wool options for fall and immediate sending of pattern.
Patriarchs Militant auxiliary meeting in Odd Fellows hall honored Mrs Elmer Hincha with a muster service. Mrs R L Christie presided with 18 officers present, inspection led by Christie and Ira Hubler, and Mrs J T Stone reported a trip to California. About 45 attended refreshments. a cake prize went to Mrs Hincha.
Mrs Herman Schultz of Rutler hosted a WSWS gathering for the Ear lton EUB church Tuesday afternoon. After group singing and opening prayer, Bertha Dye led the lesson Life and Task of the Church Around the World. Secretaries reported. Julius Hawke presided. closing prayer by James Buckles. watermelon served to 11 members and six visitors.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Cameron and their sons Ralph Jr Raymond and Ronald returned Sunday from Tremont Ill visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Johnny Cameron and sister Mrs Charles Neville and family They were joined by sister Mrs Johnny Wampler St Louis for a week. Mrs Gene Brack Hoisington is visiting daughter and family Mr and Mrs H W Treloggen at 1220 W 3rd Also Mrs R H Collier Austin Texas and granddaughter Mary Lou McDaniels are guests at Tioga Hotel en route home from Washington DC after visiting Robert Collier and family.
Neosho Valley Busy Bees 4 H club held a Monday project meeting at Judy and Connie Carlson. Members reviewed requirements and planned project completion. Mrs Wilbur Thompson led cake and cookie steps, Mrs Harry Larson discussed sewing and apron bands. Judy Greathouse demonstrated biscuit making. A park stand was planned for tonight. Refreshments served. Attendees included Mines Willard Carlson Ed Bussman Donald Anderson Frank and 11 leaders. Next meeting with Dinah Morris August 15.
The trusty window shade returns with easy care and pastel colors plus metallic weaves. Room darkening options offer pastel on one side and neutral on the other, treated to shut out light for nurseries. Also tips to save color film by freezing it to extend life and maintain color balance per a home economist.
The Social Calendar notes a Thursday August 4 1955 gathering of the Royal Neighbors of America in Highland Park at 12 noon. A covered dish picnic is planned with watermelon furnished.
The Colfax Class of Colfax Baptist Church met last night with 15 members and a guest Mrs Wayne Grosshans. Mrs Hugo Larson presided in the absence of Mrs Ralph Madill. The group spent the evening informally with games and refreshments. Next meeting set for Sept 6.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brinkman and Mr. R. J. Humboldt announce the engagement of their daughter Norma Jean Brinkman to A. M. Leon Henderson son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henderson of Yakima Washington. Norma Jean is a 1954 Humboldt High School graduate and works for Tabor Motor Company. The wedding is planned for September 17 at 7 p.m. in Humboldt First Baptist Church.
Geno Prato, an Italian born Bronx shoemaker, won 32 000 dollars on CBS The $64,000 Question, answering that Aida started Toscanini as conductor, in Brazil, Cairo, Egypt, on Christmas Eve, and he can return next week to aim for 64 000.
Twenty five members of Women's Golf association entered golf competition Tuesday at the country club. Balls were awarded to those who shot nearest their average. Ladies day score honors went to Mmes. Jay Tabor Pex Truitt Carl Stevens Babe Wood Ray Radford and F G Hooker. Mrs. Bruce Burris was chairman for play and Mrs. Arthur Eltzholtz will chair next Tuesday.
A reader asks how to make stainless ink and starch substitutes. Answers suggest bluing with water for washable ink, borax water or weak gum arabic for stiffening fabrics, kerosene or boiling water to destroy ant hills, vacuum cleaning to refresh pleated lamp shades, and mosquito netting with shellac to repair window screens.
A Paris report urges a natural makeup trend using transparent complexion cream to let skin show through. Experts advise outlining eyebrows and lashes in natural shades, matching brows to hair color, using little powder and pale pink lipstick, with evening touches possible under artificial light.
An expert recommends bright red lipstick for evening looks, considering it more exciting than pink or rose shades. The guide also suggests a natural complexion with a summery glow to complete the look.
A simple luncheon dish uses eggplant, Cheddar, and a beaten egg. Slice eggplant thickly, layer with cheese, season, dip sandwiches in egg, and cook.
A hot weather fad spreads from coast to coast as fashionable eateries serve soup on the rocks. Chill beef bouillon in large glasses and pour over ice with lemon twist cucumber slice or mint. One can yields three servings in nine ounce glasses with two ice cubes. Kids also enjoy it as a snack.
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