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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1964
Page
3
A Chanute Tribune syndicated column features readers’ questions on love attire and hosting. A 14 year old asks about wearing disliked dresses while others discuss men’s preferences and hosting etiquette. The exchange emphasizes personal comfort and reciprocal hospitality.
Betty quotes the Christmas number of The Delineator for 1896 with a 15 cent price. She recalls Mother Goose Party plans, a Christmas story, and era ads for soaps, Quaker Oats, and fashion items. Observations cover long sleeves, fabric costs, and shrinking garment volumes.
The Chanute Playschool enters its eighth year as a non profit mothers run program for three year olds. Mrs Woodrow Bower will teach in the EUB church annex on Monday Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9 to 1130. The first fall class starts August 31 with enrollment limited to 21 children and prioritized by name submission. Mrs Boyd Burns serves as president for the coming year and a organizational meeting is set for August 14 at Mrs Earl Gehrt’s home.
Plans for the dedication of Pomona Reservoir during Labor Day weekend were completed in USAGE CITY Kansas. Maj. Gen. Jackson Graham deputy chief of the Army Engineers will represent the branch which directed construction of the dam creating a 4000 acre lake 17 miles west of here. Gov. John Anderson of Kansas will be a guest. A water show is planned for Saturday and Sunday.
Centenary Hall at Baker University in Baldwin Kansas will begin to be razed Tuesday. The Amalco U S Wrecking Co of Kansas City won the contract as the low bidder. The brick building, named for the 1884 centenary year of American Methodism, sits at the campus center as planners envision a mall through the heart of the campus.
Rep. William H. Avery, winner of the Republican nomination for governor, has visited six of the seven defeated opponents. He traveled across the state to thank them and report on receptions, missing Grant Dohm who was reported out of state.
Dean Roman J. Verhaalen of Kansas State University extension division since 1956 will assume the post of dean of extension services at West Virginia University. The appointment takes effect September 1.
The Associated Press reports the region endures the worst heat wave in a decade with Oklahoma, southern Kansas, Arkansas, Texas and northwestern Louisiana hardest hit. Wichita Falls reaches 113 degrees, the hottest on record there, as showers are forecast to bring some relief. A violent thunderstorm also hits the San Antonio area late Thursday night.
A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for August 22 four miles northwest of Perry Kansas to start the Perry Dam and Reservoir. The first stage contract is $8.8 million awarded to List and Clark Construction Co of Kansas City. Attendees include Rep Robert F Ellsworth Maj Gen George H Walker and Col Miles L Wachendorf. Heavy rain fell in southeastern Colorado with Pueblo reporting over 0.5 inch.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Driscoll and family of Winthrop Mass left for home after visiting Chanute area relatives including Bert Cox and family. It marked their first Chanute visit in 11 years. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. David Kent and others from Wichita.
The Harmony and Seamona HD Units will hold a combined meeting at Fairfield School Thursday at 8 o'clock. Families of members will be guests. Robert Pennington will be the speaker of the evening. The Vilas annual Sunday School picnic will be in Highland Park this Sunday morning. Classes meet at 10 30 and the picnic dinner is served at noon.
Mrs. Fred Skinner receives honorable mention for a fruit salad recipe submitted to Better Homes and Gardens. Several copies of the recipe with a $5 check were mailed to her, and a framed copy will be sent later. AIC Dale E. Allen now serves with a PACAF unit in Viet Nam as a flight operations specialist assisting USAF personnel. He is a Erie High School graduate who attended Pittsburg State College. A children's story hour at the library features Buzzy Bear Goes Camping from 10:30 to 11 Saturday morning.
Mr and Mrs E A Varndell of Route 1 return from Lang an Missouri after the death of his mother Mrs Emily Varndell on August 1. The funeral was held Monday. Nearby, Mr and Mrs H Neill Hollenshead and Cheryl of Allegan Michigan visited relatives including Mrs Ethel Stone in Uniontown who has been ill. A cooking tip advises scalding milk when making custard sauce.
Hans Flowers hosted a weiner roast in Santa Fe Park for the baseball team and their families on Thursday evening. The players presented gifts to manager Jim Wright and assistant manager Don Wilson. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie and families, Mrs. Arthur Evans and families, Mr. and Mrs. Quintana and families, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and families, Mrs. Ralph Rice and families, Mr. and Mrs. Neal Heilman and families, Mrs. Homer Cook and families, Mr. and Mrs. Don Wilson and families, and Jim Wright and families.
The Bert Cox family gathered for a Sunday reunion at Highland Park with attendees from Lakin Cincinnati Savonourg St Paul and Chanute. Guests included Mr and Mrs Earl Cox and numerous relatives such as Connie Margie Jackie Tommy and many others, sharing a picnic dinner and friendly calls in the afternoon.
Mrs. Hazel Steeves of 1706 S Evergreen and Ira Dutton of 228 E 11th were married Tuesday at 11 AM in the Fire Baptized Holiness Church parsonage in Parsons. The Rev Jack Crain officiated the ceremony in the ministers home.
The Friendly Thimble Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at 722 South Grant in Mrs. J. D. Taylor’s home with Mrs. Carrie Deck hosting. Mrs. Alice Braschler led devotions and presided as president.
Charles Douglas notes a gathering with Mrs. Jack Crain Mr and Mrs George Ball the Rev and Mrs Douglas and their son Stanley. After a wedding trip the couple will be at home at 228 East 1st Street.
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