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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1959
Page
3
The Hasty family held its first reunion Sunday at Highland Park with a noon picnic. Attendees included multiple Hasty relatives and spouses from Kansas, Oklahoma, and nearby towns, sharing visits and photographs.
Mrs Mabel Hutchison entertained the Four Square Home Demonstration unit Friday afternoon with Mrs Clif Crawford presiding. Group planned a Red Cross Bloodmobile drive in Chanute September and committee members handled telephoning.
Women's Missionary Society picnic or meeting at Highland Park First Church of God weather permitting. WSCS Program Committee at First Methodist 9 30 em Thursday. Bridge club hosted by Mrs Frank Burris 4128 Lincoln 1 30 pm. Friday Aug 1 1988 Queen Esther class quilting 9 am. Wilson class First Methodist quilting 10 am Dorothea L Dixtent memorial building 2 30 pm. Confraternity of Christian Mothers St Patrick's School 7 30 pm. Golden Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple 7 30 pm. Scotch Foursome Chanute Country Club S S pm Thornburg H D Mra Ror Wiles 108 Western salad luncheon 12 noon.
Readers share a string of dating misfires and social gripes in this Ann Landers column parody. A young woman’s long hoped kiss disappoints, prompting questions about romance and expectations, while other letters request judgment on clothing loans and transportation gestures among friends.
Claire Sode, previously of Overland Park, begins August 1 as a professional staff member for the Meadowlark Girl Scout Council with offices in Independence. She brings years of Girl Scouting experience including unit leadership at camps and as assistant troop leader.
The 21st annual Rush families picnic was held Sunday in Carthage Missouri. Attendees included Herla Rush of Chanute and numerous Rush relatives from Lockwood Neosho Sarcoxie Sarcoxie and Carthage plus spouses and children.
Barbara Jo Cottrell celebrated her seventh birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. James Cottrell at 217 West 6th Street. Guests included Melody Reep Patty Donovan Roger Edwards Sandra Dawson Jeanie Johnstone Sharon Pons Steven Dawson Linda Edwards Pamela Johnson Janet Lynn Cottrell Mrs Walter Johnstone Mrs Ernest Wahl of Chanute Lori McGregor and Mrs Pat McGregor of Buffalo. Gifts arrived from Clara Eastman Kansas City and Mr and Mrs W F Bricker Earlton.
Mike Ralston of the Kansas Heart Assn spoke at a Jaycee Jaynes gathering Tuesday evening at the Maple Leaf. He showed a film on heart surgery and referenced Debbie Quinn, heart girl two years ago. Five members and a guest, Mrs Lee Osborn, attended dinner.
The Wes leyan Service Guild held a dinner meeting Tuesday at the First Methodist church with 28 members and one guest Mrs. Charles Wesley Garrett. Mrs. Palmer Forslund presided and Mrs. John Hemphill will review A Cup of Strength on Aug 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tea and cookies served. Mrs. William Lewis led devotions. Next meeting set for Sept 15 with a 6 p.m. prayer service and 6:30 p.m. dinner.
Marian Martin Sew Very Easy pattern 9408 offers girls and boys sizes 2 to 10 with a jacket and cap. Includes fabric options wool cotton tweed or denim, 1½ yards 54 inch for size 6 jacket and cap, price fifty cents plus pattern fee. Mail to Marian Martin pattern dept The Chicago Tribune New York address listed.
Mrs. Charles Ballou hosted the Christian church Ladies Aid meeting with scripture and prayer by Mrs. R Harlow. Plans were made to send a sunshine basket to Mrs. Cora Haworth at Neo sho Memorial Hospital. A wedding gift thank you from Rev. Lynn Apperson was read. A birthday gift was given to Mrs. Nell Reynolds from a mystery sister. Refreshments followed and the next meeting will be with Mrs. Jessie Parsons.
A half and half mixture of baking soda and salt is suggested as a fine cleanser for teeth. The guidance reflects practical home dental care from period sources.
An open house Sunday at 213 W. 5th will honor the Rev and Mrs Paul Life on their 25th anniversary. Hosts are the Life children and Mrs Theresa Foster. Mr Life has served as minister in several churches and has a Chanute family including son Dean and daughter Donna.
The 38th annual Yockey descendants reunion, tracing to David and Eliza Yockey, gathered Sunday in Central Park. The first gathering was Aug 22, marking the 75th wedding anniversary of the couple. Attendees came from Junction City Wichita Yuma Amarillo Collinsville Labette Thayer Humboldt Chanute and other towns. The next reunion is planned for Aug 21, 1960.
Bethel Guild of the Evangelical United Brethren church met at 817 West Walnut with six members and three children present. Mrs. Kenneth Wilson led the lesson Doers, Not Hearers Only and mystery sisters were revealed. Mrs. Jones and others led games and refreshments were served.
The Tribune announces a new carrier rate of 35 cents weekly for home delivery. Readers are informed of the subscription price and service details.
The Forget Me Not Home Demonstration unit met in Highland Park for a covered dish dinner for six members. Guests included Mary Neeley, Jane Neeley, Lynda Tyler, Judy Tyler, Charlene Tyler, Mary King, Sally King, Ronnie King, and Michael King. Mrs. Wayne Taylor presided and Mrs. Rex King led recreation. Vyrl Fegel taught Consumer Buying. The group won a blue ribbon for its county fair booth. Next meeting is September 15 with Mrs. Fegel.
The film Martin Luther will be shown at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Altoona Methodist Church. It chronicles Luther’s reform work, his excommunication, and the rise of the Protestant movement with dialogue drawn from historic documents. Produced by Louis de Rochemont Associates with Lutheran Church Productions on West German locations.
A Sunday bridal shower honoring Sharon Bauer was hosted by Carol Lindquist and Shelia Rains at 518 S Central. Miss Bauer, to wed Roger Leeseberg on Aug 22, received prizes, gifts, and pink and white decorations. Attendants included Janice Young and DeWayne Trumpp, with a large guest list of family and friends.
Nineteen women played Tuesday at the Country Club for Ladies Day. Awards went to Jean Ashley in Championship Flight, Mrs. F. G. Hooker in A Flight, Mrs. Fred L. Johnson in B Flight, and Mrs. Richard Ashley in C Flight for best low balls. Joan Ashley and Mrs Glen Shook earned low putts. Next week is skipped due to club tournament matches. Sept 1 features morning golf and a 1 p.m. luncheon with awards afterward.
Historians note Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River will finish in 1964, supplying water to about 110,000 square miles of arid land across Arizona, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming.
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