Vera Ortiz Crowned Mexican Fiesta Queen
Vera Ortiz daughter of Mr and Mrs Luis Ortiz 1109 S Washington won the Mexican Fiesta Queen title Saturday night at a National Guard armory dance First runnerup Teresa Maldonado Dewey Oklahoma Four candidates competed The queen will reign over the Mexican Fiesta to be held here in September and will be crowned then
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Ortiz
Luis Ortiz
S. Washington
Teresa Maldonado
Dewey, Oklo
National Guard
Safari Campers Meet at Fall River Campout
The Safari Campers held their regular monthly campout at Fall River with 13 units and 38 members and guests in attendance. Saturday evening hosts were Mr and Mrs D L Stewart III of Caronidale. Sunday School services were led by Mrs Orville Nickerson with helpers. Guests included Mr and Mrs Franklin Hayworth Humboldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
D. L. Stewart III
Caronidale
Orville Nickerson
S. Santa Fe
Wavil Brinkmeyer
Carl Olson
Eric
Franklin Hayworth
Humboldt
Campout Notices Include Dates and New Directors
The listing names field directors and new members Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rice and others in Buffalo Mission and To ronto. Campout plans cover the State Fall Campout at Kanapolis Aug 31 to Sept 2 and the Mexican Fiesta Campout Sept 13 to 15 with the next regular campout planned for Toronto State Lake Toronto Point Sept 28 to 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stevens
Buffalo
Cathy LaGrotte
Mission
Doug Friederich
N. Kansas
Cindy
Kendall Bitts
W. Beach
Earl Rice
S. Santa Fe
Kanapolis
Toronto State Lake
Toronto Point
Open House Honors 90th Birthday for Agnes Summers
Mrs. Agnes Summers will be celebrated on her 90th birthday with an open house Thursday from 2 30 to 4 p m at Westview Nursing Home. Hosts are her children and spouses: E E Summers Daly City Calif Ray Summers Vallejo Calif Howard Summers Wichita Buna Rauhoff St Paul Kenneth Summers Monte Summers and Donald Summers all of Chanute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Summers
Westview Nursing Home
E. E. Summers
Daly City
Calif
Ray Summers
Vallejo
Howard Summers
Wichita
Buna Rauhoff
St. Paul
Kenneth Summers
Monte Summers
Donald Summers
Chanute
Debt Trouble Seen in Kentucky Ahead of Controls
FRANKFORT Ky AP The Kentucky Government Council a private nonpartisan group warns the state faces debt trouble unless central controls are put in place The total debt exceeds 1 billion dollars with no immediate relief in sight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Kentucky Government Council
Manly-Shepard Vows Exchanged
Charlene Kay Manly and Larry Lee Shepard exchanged wedding vows Saturday at the First Church of the Nazarene with a double-ring ceremony led by Rev. Doyle Frazier. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Manly, wore a bridal satin gown with lace empire bodice and a veil. she carried yellow carnations and white gardenias. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Shepard of Wichita. The couple will reside in Wichita. Out of town guests included several relatives from Garnett and Saugus, Calif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlene Kay Manly
Larry Lee Shepard
Church of the Nazarene
Doyle Frazier
Charles Manly
Washington
Richard H. Shepard
Wichita
Nancy Allison
Shirley Dillon
Tennessee
Carol Moore
S. Central
Rhonda Null
Garnett
Karen Null
Gary Burdge
Broomale
Chuck Smith
Independence
Mike May
Gale Manly
Grant
Doris Null
Larry Burdge
Manly
Bessie Johnson
Gerald Frame
Saugus
Calif
Jack Martin
Tenna
Mike
Clathe
Joe Shepard
Pam
Neva
Wes
Sheryl
Doris
Keith
Steve
Emma Shepard
Cherryvale
Charles Null
Rhonda
Karen
Jerry
Logan
Brad
Garry
Kim
Bible Quiz for Refined Readers
Questions test knowledge of biblical events and figures. It asks: what did Daniel’s friends refuse, where Paul was bitten, how Rahab aided Israel, John the Baptist’s mission description, and how to handle sickness and prayer. The piece ends with scoring remarks for four, three, and more correct responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Shadrach
Meshach
Abednego
Paul
Rahab
Israel
John the Baptist
James
Career Ends for Miami Rooster Targeted Shooting
The Chanticleer of Northwest 21st Street was shot at 8 a.m. Sunday. Police reported no suspects after a thorough search of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami, Fla
Chanticleer
21St Street
A Great Conversation Piece From Heloise Causes Laughs
A reader shares a humorous household moment testing spray paint and hanging an empty frame on a fence, prompting neighbors to joke about it as a hole in the doughnut and other quirky interpretations. Other tips include markers on popsicle sticks, sealing a leaky Styrofoam ice chest with paraffin, and using hair spray to deter bees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Head Hunters Cite Soul View In Captures
Folk belief held that the head housed the soul and that capturing a head would enlarge the hunter’s spirit. Historians note the notion influenced some cultures and ritual practices across regions.
VanMeter Reunion in Independence
The VanMeter family reunion and picnic took place Sunday afternoon in Independence Park. A basket dinner was served to numerous family groups including Joel and Milo VanMeter. Floyd Powers. Clayton VanMeter and Norman Salina. Wayne Stringer. Roy Carson and Monty Chandler. Dale VanMeter. Wayne VanMeter family members Debra Tamara and Linda Parkville. and others from Fort Scott Bartlesville Leavenworth Chandler etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanMeter
Independence
Joel VanMeter
Milo VanMeter
Sharon
Floyd Powers
Kent
Harold
Diane
Lisa
David Powers
Thayer
Clayton VanMeter
Norman
Salina
Wayne Stringer
Jim
Rhonda
Randy
Fort Scott
Roy Carson
Monty
Chandler
Ariz
Dale VanMeter
Kevin
Lori
Beth
Kristin
Leavenworth
Wayne VanMeter
Debra
Tamara
Linda
Parkville
Howard Johnson
Michael
Mark
Leland
Layne
Bartlesville
Okla
Bridal Shower Honoring Judi Ranabargar in Lively Social
Judi Ranabargar, bride to be of Lawson Cooper Smith, was honored at a Sunday bridal shower hosted by Mrs. R. W. Griffiths 711 S Western. Susan Griffiths and Mrs. Steve Griffiths organized the event with a white and yellow centerpiece. Twenty one guests enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judi Ranabargar
Lawson Cooper Smith
R. W. Griffiths
S. Western
Susan Griffiths
Steve Griffiths
Umbarger-Miller Annual Reunion Reaffirms Family Ties in Thayer
The Umbarger and Miller families held their Eighth annual reunion at McLachlen Park Thayer on Sunday with 125 guests enjoying a basket dinner. New officers were elected Vernie Umbarger president, Mrs Harold Umbarger vice president, and Mrs William Dean secretary. Gifts honored long marriages and new births while attendees listed include many Umbarger relatives from Chanute Thayer Chanute Tulsa and Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph and
Clarrie Umbarger
Samuel
Amelia Miller
McLachlen Park
Thayer
Harold Umbarger
Rabern Powers
Vernie Umbarger
William Dean
Guy Umbarger
Chanute
Gary Umbarger
Tulsa
Michael Dale Elrod
Marvin Elrod
Fiftieth Wedding Celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Edwards observe their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their rural Erie home Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. They wed Aug. 28, 1918 in Erie courthouse and have farmed in Neosho county their entire married life. Their children Mrs. Carl Webber of Topeka, Mrs. Floyd Kiser, and Don Edwards will host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Edwards
Erie
Cora McKinnley
Erie Court House
Neosho County
Carl
Neva) Webber
Topeka
Floyd
Jewell) Kiser
Don Edwards
Eric
Taylor Reunion At Santa Fe Park
The annual Taylor reunion was held Sunday at Santa Fe Park honoring W. H. Taylor. Attendees included multiple Taylors and extended family members from Cha nute and nearby towns such as Brementon Warsaw Wichita, with guests Mrs. G. A. Zugmier and Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Santa Fe Park
W. H. Taylor
Lewis Taylor Sr
Wayne Taylor
Larry
Gregg
Susan
Lewis Taylor Jr
Earl Young
Roy Ogle
Alfred Ogle
Dick Burnett
G. A. Thomas
Glenn Hummer
Lori
Fred
W. W. Wood
Harley Rakestraw
Ben Hight
Nellie Mae Atkins
Bertha McConnel
Isis Stanfield
Mabel Salzman
Lloyd Taylor
Edith Hummer
Florence Taylor
Chanute
G. A. Zugmier
Gregory
Harold Hellman
Ronnie
Betty
Howard Bailey
Thayer
Esther Pusher
Brementon
Wash
Elsie Taylor
Warsaw
Alonzo Butcher
Crandall Beaver
Marvin Young
Sandra
Wichita
Bridal Shower for Deedra Lucas in blue and white
A bridal shower honoring Deedra Lou Lucas was held Sunday at the First National Bank community room. Miss Lucas will marry Gary R. Engmann on August 31. Blue and white decorations featured on gift and serving tables. 54 guests attended hosted by Mrs. James Honeyman, Mrs. Lou Bird, Mrs. Harley Wolgast, and Mrs. Edwin Weber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deedra Lou Lucas
First National Bank
PEO Committee Meeting Distributes Yearbooks at Burris Home
The PEO program committee met at 1101 W 2nd for a 9 30 AM Saturday session to distribute yearbooks. Committee members included Mrs. Steele Pate Diver Burkman Fisher and Mrs Burris with 25 members and two guests Mrs Hunt of Norman Oklahoma and Mrs Bross of Topeka in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PEO
Bruce Burris
W. 2Nd
Mmes
Jerry Steele
Carl Pate
Randall Diver
Reuben Burkman
Robert Fisher
Burris
William T. Hunt
Norman
Okla
Pharis Bross
Topeka
Do as I Say Not As I Do by Ann Landers
Reader letters criticize psychiatric treatment and personal conduct with advice from Ann Landers. The column cites examples from readers on trust, responsibility, and social etiquette, urging readers to seek help and handle delicate social situations with tact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Journal of the American Medical Association
Social Calendar Aug 21 22 highlights United Presbyterian Women
The August social calendar lists United Presbyterian Women meetings at the church at 2 p.m. on Wed Aug 21 and sewing at 9 a.m. Thu Aug 22. Circles at Grant Avenue Baptist Church meet at 9:15 a.m. Esther Erickson, Orville Moulton, and Carl Magill named for Dorcas Hannah and Ruth Circles. Other events include Chanute Toastmasters at Orchid Buffet 6:30 p.m. 4 Square E H Gait picnic at Santa Fe Park 1:30 p.m. and Mary Dell Paint Club 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at North Malcolm Community Center. Sweet Adelines 7:30 p.m. Ladies Day Golf at Country Club 1:15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian
Grant Avenue Baptist Church
Dorcas
Esther Erickson
N. Lafayette
Hannah
Orville Moulton
S. Larson
Ruth
Carl Magill
S. Allen
Chanute Toastmasters Club
E. H. Gait
South Shelterhouse
Santa Fe Park
United Presbyterian Women Sewing Group
Mary Dell
North Malcolm Community Center
Sweet Adelines
W. Elm
Esther Circle Meeting at First Baptist Church
The Esther Circle met with Mrs. Earl Young and Mrs. J. R. Hale leading prayer. Mrs. Lloyd Woosley presided and Mrs. Harry Lee spoke on the annual House Party in Ottawa. Refreshments were served to 12 persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
First Baptist Church
Earl Young
S. Edith
J. R. Hale
Lloyd Woosley
Harry Lee
Ottawa
Southern Baptist Convention Leads U.S. Protestant Denominations
The largest Protestant denomination in the country is the Southern Baptist Convention with about 1.11 million members. The figure underscores the denomination’s prominence in American religious life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern Baptist Convention
Chanute Tribune Publication and Staff Details
The Chanute Tribune lists Dwight McCreight as Publisher Editor and Dwight Wallingford as Mer. Editor with Wayne J. Smith as Advertising Manager. It includes various subscription rates for different regions and service options, and notes AP membership for local news and dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute Tribune
Chanute
Kansas
S. Highland
Dwight McCreight
Dwight Wallingford
Mer
Wayne J. Smith
R. D. Markham
Ben Nicholas
Dorsey Osborn Press
Associated Press
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Drisdell Studio
Fiesta
Joyce Ellison
S. Evergreen
Henry Sherrer
John Browning
Ruth Croghan
Debby “Barker
Jeffers
Virginia
W. Main
Hans J
Truitt
N. Steuben
Reunion
Umbarger-Miller
Lamar Whitson Jr
Jayne
Myrle Umbarger
Kathy
May Engle
George Briley
Ronald
Richard Briley
Lyle
Tony
Laverne Umbarger
Wm. Dean
Teresa
Roger
Ricky
Larry E. Greve
Gerald Umbarger
Phillip
Ronald Umbarger
Todd
Chris
Donald Briley
Tom
Dale
Bobby
Yvonne
Pamela
Alfred Elliott
John Dale Umbarger
Blynda
J. D
Billy
Cathy Ann
Chester Umbarger
Lawrence Bean
Timothy
Carolyn
Nancy
Larry II
Katrina
Leo Umbarger
Lovell Elrod
Gilbert Elrod
Irvin Umbarger
David
Dwayne
Glen Powers
Doug
Marilyn Umbarger
Kenneth
Milton
Steven
Judy Powers
Harold Shepard
Jane
Elaine
Phoenix
Larry Lea
Kansas City
Roger K. Umbarger
R. K. III
Kenneth Umbarger
Neodesha
Lynn Umbarger
Jenny
Mulvane
Carl Stiles
Rebecca
Randal
Altoona
Harold Kapple
Nevada, Mo
Gary L. Umbarger
Robert and
Bob Kiphuth
Yale
O.K
Flab
Harold J. Fulps
N. Grant
Fide
Tiega Hotel
Bidg
Mr. and
Mrs
Esther Circle Meeting
Neosho
Allen, Wilson and Woodson
Member
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Cedar Lodge
Vernon L. Defebaugh
Jay T. Klinginsmith
W.M. Sec’y
College
Glen
Hunter
Orion
Boston
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