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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1957

Page

3

Whitworth Droll Wed At St Patrick's Church

Mary Louise Whitworth and William J. Droll wed at St Patrick's Church Chanute with Rev John Cavanaugh officiating. The bride wore nylon sheer gown with lace and carried red roses. matron of honor Helen Clark and bridesmaid Janet Pierce wore light blue eyelet organdy gowns. Best man Jim Trebbien Milford and ushers Hubert Van Leeuwen and Don Shively attended. Attendants and guests noted, reception held in St Patrick's hall. The Tribune Chanute published details and pattern promotion for crafts.

Mary Louise Whitworth John Vitt Chanute William J. Droll August F. Droll Milford Oes St. Patrick's Catholic Church John Cavanaugh Carl Wortman Anita Weber Coron Helen ‘Clark Mound City Janet Pierce Parsons Jim Trebbien Iowa Hubert van Leeuwen Don Shively Mary Ann Kneeland Mmes Bernard Korphage Leroy Pierce Eugene Whitworth St. Patricks Hall Punch Frank Stich Fred Manners Coffeyville Ann Standfast St. Louis Gesena Korphage Fort Scott High School Mercy School of Nursing Tribune Neosho Memorial Hospital

Milford Man Milestone Returns Home for College Plans

Milford man recently discharged from the Army will attend Wichita University this fall. Out of town guests include Leroy Pierce and Jan et Parsonis with numerous relatives from Milford Iowa and nearby towns listed among visiting friends and family.

Milford Iown Wichita University Fred Koester St. Louis Darlene Olson Mary Jane Holloway Garnett

Reed Family Reunion At Santa Fe Park

Descendants of Enos E. and Amos D. Reed gathered for their annual reunion at Santa Fe Park on a Sunday. Numerous Reeds and spouses from Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois attended, with visitors also stopping by to greet the family.

Reed Santa Fe Park Reed Twins Enos E Amos D. Reed Earl Reed Augusta Bertha Gookins Asa Gookins Ann Ina Wyla Harveyvillie Henry Reed Newton Guy Adams Welda Dee Perkins Johnny Wayne Bronson A. D. Campbell Elsmore L. A. West Humboldt Lloyd Brown Nancy Louis Duane Brown Charles Schoonover Dale Borwn Rebecca Ottawa Paul McDonald Joe McDonald JoAnn DeAnn Dick McDonall Mike Nick Glenn McDonald Don McDonald Gerald Reed Don Barbara Ines Reed Bartlesville Thomas Webb Dee Ann Jeanette Emily Ralph Urban Paul Hal Bruce Alan Tulsa Okla Max Reed Dian Camp Wood Louis Ree George and Marylan Kansas City Clair Reed Oklahoma City Fenton Cunningham Eunice Campbell Chanute Harlan Vevitt Burlingame Clara Tyler Eerl Hunter Denton Hunter

Social Calendar Highlights Aug 13 1957

Wesleyan Service Guild hosts book review tea at First Methodist Church with reviewer Mrs. John Hemphill at 8 p.m. Village Creek Community Center serves watermelon. Men’s Stag Night at the Country Club. Women’s Gold Association meets at 9 a.m. and 1 30 p.m. Chanute Textile Painting Club meets at Carpenters Hall for $8 at 8 a.m. Les Demoiselies Club gathers at Highland Park at 6 30 p.m.

Wesleyan Service Guild John Hemphill First Methodist Church Village Creek Women's Gold Association Chanute Textile Carpenters Hall Les Demoiselies Club Highland Park

Printed Pattern 9246 Misses Shirt Pattern Ad

Marian Martin offers Printed Pattern 9246 for Misses sizes 12 through 20. The ad details fabric yardage for size 16 and postage costs, instructing readers to mail fifty cents plus four cents per pattern for mailing to The Chicago Tribune Pattern Dept. in New York, with name address zone size and style number.

Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Marian Martin Chacute Tribune West Sth St

Les Demoiselles Sub Deb Dance At Country Club

The Candy Lane semi formal at the Country Club featured the Les Demoiselles and Sub Deb clubs with alumnae guests. Gordon Elliott's band provided music while Janet Mintz and Sharry McGhee were honored as pledge queens.

Janet Mintz Sharry McGhee Tribune Country Club Les Demoiselles Club Gordon Elliott Les Demoiselles Miss Mintz Hubert Mintz Miss McGhee D. D. McGhee

Fashion Trends Bring Colorful Crepe Back for 1957

The little crepe dress departs from strict black and embraces bold colors and neutrals. Crepe textures range from light grainy to heavy drape, with Celanese acetate rayon blends fueling fresh designer ideas. The 1957 look aims for softer, gentler feminine silhouettes with a hint of romance.

Subtle Style Shifts Flaunt Crepe Fashions

A fashion survey notes new street costumes with soft overblouse effects and pleated skirts, plus one piece dresses. Crepe dresses move toward cocktail and dinner mood, favoring moulded silhouettes and curved figures, ranging from classically tailored to slightly slinky.

Harmony HDU Hosts Meeting and Plans Community Work

Mrs. J O Taylor hosted Harmony HDU members at 1314 S Santa Fe. Recreation leaders were chosen. the group will clean Union school house August 29 at 8 30 am and assist in the Southeastern TB Hospital canteen as needed. A mental health lesson was given and a family meeting set for September 6 at 7 30 pm at Big Creek church.

J. O. Taylor S. Santa Fe Harmony Hdu C. S. Newton Rolla Rush Union School Wayne Berthot Carol Donnie Berthot Lulu Brooks Big Creek

Modern Etiquette On Dining On Trains And Engagement Gifts

When a woman travels alone and a man invites her to the dining car she should request separate bills to avoid offense and avoid accepting ongoing favors. She should consider the invitation as for one meal only and be cautious with accepting gifts from men. If giving an engagement present to a close woman friend, choose a suitable thoughtful item.

Dining room chair placement guidance

A reader asks whether chairs should be kept for her personally or for her future home. The answer states either use is correct. It explains that chair storage depends on space and convenience with the usual practice of placing one chair against each side of the table.

Eveready 4-H Club Adjusts Tour and Fair Dates

The Eveready 4-H club alters its tour to August 13 starting at 8 a.m. at Everett Barnhart farm, replacing the prior August 15 date. The annual achievement fair remains August 14 at 8 p.m. at North Valley School with public invited.

Eveready 4-H Everett Barnhart Farm North Valley School

How Can I Keep Grapes and Seed Raisins Easier

Practical old time tips show how to store grapes for long freshness by packing them in a cool pumpkin cavity and resealing. To seed raisins easily, pour boiling water over them briefly then drain, loosening the seeds for easier removal.

Local social notes from Chanuts Tribune page three

Sunday dinner guests Esther and Milo Olson welcomed Mrs. Esther Ericson of Elsmore and Mrs. Esther White. Mrs. Hazel Priest and Emma Jean visited relatives in Mound City, while Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pittman and their sons from Wichita spent the weekend with the Richardson family.

Jim Blair Redmond Esther Ericson Elsmore Esther White Esther Milo Olson Savonburg Hazel Priest Emma Jean Mound City Kenneth Pittman Wichita Richardson

Errors in English and word origins

The user lists five language questions with suggested answers. It critiques sentence structure, pronunciation, misspellings, meanings, and a word beginning with vo. The best practice answers include simplifying the sentence to We have several choices, correct pronunciation seel i bah si with stress on first, irascible as the misspelled word, approbation meaning approval, and voluntary as the word meaning proceeding from will.

Divorce Hinted For Survivor Of 54 Days In Wilds

Lt. David Steeves, who survived 54 days in the California High Sierras after bailing from a plane, may be divorced by his wife Rita. Bridgeport attorney Paul Cullinan said Rita consulted him about a problem that could end in divorce. Rita would not confirm or deny the report.

Fairfield Conn David Steeves California Paul Cullinan Bridgeport Rita Steeves Steeves High Sierras Civilization Rita New York Leisa

Leanna Ice Cream Social At Church Attracts Attendees

The church hosted an ice cream social Saturday night drawing local residents. Mr and Mrs Harry Ingels returned from Wichita where they visited their daughters.

Leanna Harry Ingels Wichita

Sunday Dinners and Local Visits Around County Line

County Line notes show multiple Sunday visits among Thornton Frankenberg Umbarger Powers and Noel families. Local trips include Coffeyville shopping and a Chanute Park picnic planned by the Chetopa Homemakers unit. A dry hole was drilled on the Frank White farm last week.

County Line David Thornton Glen Thornton Ellis Holtzman Everett Thornton Joel Penn Kenneth Frankenberg Leo Umbarger Larry Umbarger Joe Powers Harvey Studebaker Arthur Noel Valley Falls Aaron Noel Atchinson Charles Payne Will French Noels Coffeyville Richard Thornton

Traffic Fatalities Report From State Records Section

TOPEKA Kansas traffic fatalities listed by the State Accident Records Section. In the past 43 hours 3 To date in 1957 301 Same period in 1956 385.

Topeka Kansas

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