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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1958
Page
3
A fall collection features unwaisted and waistline dresses from a well known label. Designers note slow adoption for kids fashion and urge mothers to introduce new silhouettes while accommodating growing figures. Irish linen trapeze shapes and rich color palettes define the season with varied sleeve and pleat details.
An award winning design for a 21 inch TV cover using No 30 cotton. Pattern 7041 provides directions and costs including extra for first class matting. Send payments to The Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept. in New York. Read about patterns for crochet knitting embroidery weaving and more.
The description highlights white Irish linen gowns with scalloped edges and small buttons, a low-waisted bright red dress with an all-pleated skirt, and exotic fabrics like imported silks and cottons. It notes crescent cutouts, latticed bodices, petticoats, longer sleeves, and meticulous finishing on dresses aimed at younger and older shoppers alike.
Mr and Mrs Fred A Whitney mark their silver anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p m on Aug 10 Neighbors friends and relatives are invited The Whitneys wed Aug 12 1933 in Independence and have lived near Buffalo for 16 years They have raised a nephew Ray Sjorlund
Mrs. Alice Howard aged 97 celebrated her birthday yesterday at 503 S Central with daughter Mrs A J Broderson hosting. Attending were granddaughter Mr William J Beem and Jo Alice from Kansas City Kansas and another granddaughter Mrs Oscar Mueller calling from Medford Oregon.
Twenty six members of the Ladies Auxiliary of Patriarchs Militant attended a meeting in Odd Fellows hall Tuesday night. They traveled from Humboldt Fort Scott Pittsburg Walnut and Neodesha to hear Raymond Volk IOOF grand master speak. Mrs S E Cloud presided and Mrs H R Claus led inspection. Plans were made for a drill at Grand Lodge in Salina in October.
Sharon Patton was honored as guest at a farewell birthday dinner hosted by Karen Johnson at 501 W. 5th. She will move to Cheyenne Wyoming Friday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Patton and brother David.
Ann Landers answers two reader questions about a hardship guest overstaying and a neighbor dispute over thorny rose bushes. Bernice worries a war buddy may return to overwhelm her recovering family as she and her husband navigate trust and obligations. The neighbor issue centers on trespass risks and property rights regarding branches.
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Riegle of 1202 West 7th travel to Nashville to attend the wedding of their son Warren and Billy Jean Phillips. The couple plans to reside in Anaco Venezuela where Warren serves as assistant manager for National Supply Co. The Riegles will be joined on the trip by their other son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Riegle of Wichita.
The social calendar lists the Southeast Kansas Women’s Gold Golf Meet at Fort Scott’s Santa Fe Park with 12 noon picnic, junior golf, and a championship playoff at the country club. Lunch at noon and prize distribution follow. Other events include Sunday school quilting at Methodist church, Scotch Foursomes at the country club, Rainbow Home Demonstration unit chairmen at Santa Fe Park, and an ecumenical thrift table at EUB church.
A reader asks if marriage announcements should be mailed to those who received invitations. The answer: announcements go to those who did not receive invitations. A separate query notes bridge clubs charging a 50 cent prize fee and asks what happens next.
The guidance states the hostess may cover the substitute’s 50 cent fee herself or inform the guest at the invitation that she will be expected to ante 50 cents. The decision rests on who handles the payment and clarity of expectations.
It lists five questions about grammar spelling and meaning with proposed corrections. The answers identify the tense change, the pronunciation kahngk, the misspelling galosh, insipidity meaning tastelessness or spiritlessness, and a rec word recon dite meaning recon dite.
A light practical guide explains peeling off sticky paper from raisins by warming the package in the oven for a few minutes so the paper loosens and the raisins separate. It also suggests using soapy water to prevent iron from sticking when pressing starched fabrics.
Begin with starch foundation and soap jelly per quart of water then add starch. For black walnut frames, rub linseed oil thoroughly to restore a rich luster.
A vintage sewing pattern notice describes a Peter Pan collar and whirling skirt for a girl's dress in cottons. Printed Pattern 9219 offers children's sizes 2 4 6 8 10 with yardage and mailing cost details to Marian Martin Chante Tribune Pattern Dept New York.
A recipe for a smoked bone less pork shoulder butt about 154 pounds. Prepare by boiling, then score with whole cloves and bake with a honey mustard ginger glaze for 20 minutes per 6 servings.
The text advises sifting flour before measuring to ensure accuracy. Use waxed paper to sift an approximate amount, then lightly spoon into the measuring cup. This avoids extra bowls and reduces washing.
AP columnist Hal Boyle treats dieting and sobriety as a stern civilizational test. He catalogs types of wagon riders and mocks common failings while noting the social theater around attempts to quit drinking.
S. S.gt. Thomas A. Johnson ended his 88 hour 37 minute bid for a world talking record and went to bed after a doctor advised quitting to prevent voice damage. Five other sergeants continued as Johnson failed to reach 942 hours claimed by Mary E. Davis.
Wichita and Sedgwick County voters appeared to be piling up sizable yes votes as polling continued. The AP report notes early turnout and machine readiness shaping the ballot outcome in the Wichita area.
With 163 of 274 precincts tallied, the yes margin for county wide use in primaries and generals stood at 12 289 to 9 720 while city elections showed 10 779 to 3 525, as ballots were totaled by hand overnight and today.
Richard W. Taylor a Hollywood man swam three miles off San Pedro as a pilotless motorboat circled him. Coast Guard cutters towed the boat, a lifeguard reached Taylor who was unconscious and revived him before he was taken home.
President Eisenhower warned that American business must restrain price increases or consumers will rebel and called on labor to restrain wage rises, stating both sides should show restraint at a Washington news conference.
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