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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1966
Page
3
Humboldt couple announce engagement of Linda Pauline Wiklund to Garry Linn Thompson son of Claude and Mrs Thompson from rural Elsmore. No wedding date set.
The SEK Women’s Golf Tournament finals were held Tuesday at the I Country Club with 77 players. Fort Scott won the team title with 69 strokes. Chanute finished fourth at 45. Chanute competitors included Mrs. Robert Allen third in the championship flight and Mrs. E. O. Morris fifth in A flight. other Chanute attendees were Mrs. Merle Kelly, Mrs. Charles Broadwell, and Mrs. Jay Tabor, plus several locals.
The Babcock family reunion took place at Highland Park on Sunday with attendees including Fred T. Brownell Olin Harper Maude McAdoo Neva da Nova Rhonda Bab cock Eric Otis Babcock Terrie Sherrie Cindy Kim Keili Neodesha John W Parker Gayle Clifford Sharon Fredonia Roy K Bab cock Leta Babcock Adolph Brown Ray W Bab cock Larry Bob Oren F Patterson Roy Wiles Chanute Clarence Babcock Clinton Babcock Altoona.
The Mary Martha Guild of the First Presbyterian Church met in the church parlor with 11 members and three guests. Merle Estes arranged a carnation centerpiece for the covered dish dinner. Dr. Fred Shaw gave the invocation and Mrs. Fred Heinzie presided. The covenant was recited and Ethel Davidson presented the lesson “The Seminary Goes to the Student” about the American Indian in Guatemala. The meeting closed with dismissal by Mrs. Ethel Goolsby.
Daren Burns was honored on his sixth birthday with a swimming party and a wiener roast at the Chanute Country Club Tuesday. Hosts were his parents Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Burns assisted by Mrs. Jim Morris. Guests included Tim Blackwood J W Hyson Jr Jeff Jackson F M Jeans Jr Teddy Kihm Scott Morris Brian Solomon Don Smooot and Natalie and Stephanie Burns.
Readers share practical hacks including freezing bread for ultra thin slices, using a plastic watering pot to clean tubs, reinforcing mop handles with nylon net, protecting alphabet tabs with clear polish, reusing cookie sheets as pan organizers, and cleaning around sore gums with cotton swabs.
A pink and white themed bridal shower for Leah Babcock was held Tuesday at 814 W. Oak hosted by Mrs. Richard Cleaver. Miss Babcock will wed Ronnie Knetzer Saturday. guests included Beverly Row, Sharon Cleaver, Tressa Cleaver, Sandy Pruitt, Mary Dufek, Barbara Barnes, Judy Palmer, Karen Knetzer and others.
Jane Ann Manske of Topeka married Richard F. Krueger of Kansas City July 7 at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Yates Center. Rev. V C Buttermore officiated with twin sister Judy Manske as maid of honor and Don Edwards as best man.
The Berean Class of Grant Avenue Baptist Church met at the south shelterhouse in Santa Fe Park for an ice cream social attended by 40 members and families. Devotions by Leah Eastburn followed by group singing and a short business meeting. Guests included Glen Shockey and family from Humboldt and Wally Cromwell, Mesa, ariz., director of Christian education in Mesa First Baptist.
The Dial Tribune lists events for August 11 and 12 including American Legion Auxiliary at Santa Fe Park, Rural Extension Homemakers picnic, Cottage Grove Ladies Aid meeting, United Presbyterian Women's Sewing Group, LA of B of LF and E luncheon, Miriam Circle Rebekah Lodge, Senior Citizens luncheon, Builders' Class, We Who Club, Wilson and Rainbow Homemakers events, and Bridge at the Country Club. Phone numbers HE 1-1992 and HE 1-3400 included for carrier contact after 6 p.m.
Ladies Day Golf was held at the Country Club Tuesday with Mrs Richard Cloke as chair man. Low net tied at 35 by Mrs Dennis Mills and Mrs Merle Kelly. Low putt won by Mrs Ralph Taylor. Special award given to Mrs Jeff Coots.
In Zion the WSCS at Zion Methodist Church met with five members. Mrs. Gene McMillen led the lesson on Stewardship and Tithing and refreshments followed. At Big Creek the WSCS gathered for coffee with 14 members and 10 children. lessons on EUE Story and church union talks were shared. next meetings set for Sept 13 with hostesses named.
Miss Beverley Ann Binkley daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert D Ellis of Tulsa announced engagement to Herman Ray Rowland son of Mrs Lois Martin of Broken Arrow Oklahoma The couple met in Tulsa and plan a December 3 wedding at Bible Baptist Temple Tulsa.
The Zion Lutheran Service Guild met Tuesday night at the church. Mrs. Neil Nelson presided with devotions by Mrs. Ralph Ruggles and a lesson on The Liturgy of the Church by Mrs. J. N. Rana barger. Quilting entertained and Mrs. Everett Olson hosted with refreshments for 11 members.
Boston report says the Perseid meteor shower peaks just before dawn with 15 to 20 meteors visible nightly. Viewers may watch from the eastern horizon area as the shower peaks, though a larger Leonid display is expected November 16 and 17 when Earth crosses the dust trail.
Madrid Spain Sister Consuelo clung to the legs of a 23 year old patient for over seven minutes Tuesday to stop him from jumping to his death. The man name was not disclosed in the available text.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cumings announce the engagement of their daughter Eileen Faye to David L Gibson of Earlton. Eileen is a Chanute High School and Vernon's School of Cosmetology graduate now with Mari-Gold Beauty Salon. David is a Thayer High School graduate employed at Shaw Manufacturing. A December wedding is planned at the First Methodist Church.
A patient on the 8th floor attempted to jump from the General Hospital. Sister Consuelo grabbed the man by the legs and held on until hospital staff arrived and pulled him back to safety.
Chanute Tribune reports regional updates and community notices on page three. Residents note school activities, appointments, and local events shaping Chanute and nearby areas.
Gov. Avery will attend ceremonies at two Southeast Kansas plants J K Industries in Coffeyville and Ray Products in Parsons J K Industries opens a 612000 dollar plant employing up to 250 workers Ray Products starts paper box production next week with a first year payroll around 50 workers
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