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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1962
Page
3
Mr and Mrs William Dawson of Erie announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Jane to John Eugene Whelan son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Whelan of St Paul. The wedding is set for Sept 15 at St Francis church in St Paul.
Thursday August 23 1962 Christian Culture Class at First Baptist Church led by Airs Fred Manley at 2 pm for Victory MDA members and families in the Community Room of First National Bank. Friday August 24 1962 TOPS Determinettes led by Airs John Kinney at 1 30 pm at 140 West Main. Senior Citizens hosted by VFW with rides call HE 1 1576 and Executive committee meetings for Christian Women's Fellowship at First Christian Church at 1 30 am.
Thayer American Legion and Auxiliary held their annual picnic dinner at the hall with hostesses Frances Hazen Mont Gelwix and Dale Anderson. A fifty star flag was presented to the hall and the Charter was draped for Mr. Buda Burt and Mrs. Grace Hague. Bingo followed the meeting.
The Men's Bible Class of the Evangelical United Brethren church hosted the Bound-to-Win class for a watermelon feed on the church lawn Tuesday. Readings, violin solos and a play filled the evening as eight class members, nineteen Bound-to-Win participants, and eight visitors attended.
The prospective Chanute group of the Sweet Adelines met Monday evening in the hospital chapel. Guests included Mrs. David Doty and Mrs. Ethel Green. The next regular meeting is August 27, with the September 3 meeting cancelled and the next business meeting on September 10.
A sun drenched day brings Nature's healing therapy as August and February pause the yearly cycle. The author notes insect life, pollen, ripening grain, grapes swelling, and acorns filling cups while the countryside exudes summer warmth and sun scented grasses. Clouds drift across a pale blue sky.
Twenty seven students completed the Nurse Aide Training Course at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Charles Lesher taught the classes sponsored by the Board of Education under the State Director of Vocational Education. Certificates were presented by Mrs. Lesher with remarks by Margaret Mohler and Glen DorMOIS. The group included Donna Lee Brown Katherine May Brown Joetta Thistles Andrea Evans Fredrick Orozco Janice Ann Rickerson Myra Kathleen Rose Thelma Clemens Donna Dressler Sonja Kay Nelson Alma Reed Mary Williams and others.
A reader asks Ann Landers about confronting a son with an older woman and a father-in-law living situation. Landers counsels frank talks between husband and son and notes a 19 year old’s maturity. The column also covers foster care issues and social hospitality norms for teens and guardians.
Clara Espinosa daughter of Mr and Mrs Adrian Espinosa of Ottawa won the Mexican Fiesta Queen title at the Queen s dance Saturday night. Dolores Martinez placed second. the Mexican Fiesta is set for September 14 and 15 in Chanute.
The Umbarger and Miller families met at McLachlen park Thayer with a noon basket dinner. Attendees from Earlton Chanute Nevada Wichita Okla and Thayer included many Umbarger relatives led by the elder Guy Umbarger and the youngest Randy Stiles. The group planned to gather again on the third Sunday in August at the same site.
Roy Lewellen Charlie Lewis and Fred Cook honored on Sunday with a basket dinner at Santa Fe Park. Ice cream and cake served. Attending were Mr and Mrs Roy Lewellen Benedict Mr and Mrs Charlie Lewis and Ronnie Fre donia Mr and Mrs Lloyd King Lyons and Mr and Mrs Fred Cook Shery and Pamela 815 Santa Fe.
Patriarch Militant group met Tuesday evening with nine members from Humboldt Fort Scott Iola and Chanute. Mrs Myrtle Groves presided as Les Des convened with Tina Berry presiding. Sixteen members answered roll call with sponsors Mrs Frank Stacy and Mrs J M Mc Guire. Becky Butcher named Ways and Means chair Debbie Barker Calling chair Diana Webber and Linda Bower as activities chairs. Volunteers will staff the hospital snack bar every third Saturday. Next meeting set for Sept 10 at 6 30 p m with Linda Wiggans in Earlton.
The Lincoln Executive PTA met at the home of Mrs. John Kinney announcing officers for the coming year: President Mrs. John Kinney Vice President Mrs. Clifford McCoy Secretary Mrs. Jerry Steel Treasurer Mrs. Kenneth Kern. The first general meeting is Sept 11 at Lincoln School at 7 30 p.m. a reception for teachers. The year’s project was discussed with no definite decision.
The paper lists several newborns at Neosho Memorial Hospital with parents and addresses: Lucinda Anne daughter of Joseph and (not fully shown) Tait of 503 S Lincoln born Aug 4. Lisa Sue daughter of Merle E Mueller of R 2 Humboldt born Aug 11. Randall Don son of Clyde Acree of 11 W 3 born Aug 11. Debby Diane daughter of Carl E Shrimplin of 602 E 15th born Aug 12. Robert Eugene son of Herbert Eugene Matlock Jr of 1123 S Grant born Aug 13. Dee Ann daughter of James D Fraser of 1706 S Central born Aug 16.
The Chanute Kansas National Guard unit will present a "Caravan of Western Stars" in the Memorial Building on Sept. 7. The show, direct from the Seattle World's Fair, features stars from the Louisiana Hayride Grand Ole Opry and the National Barn Dance. Proceeds benefit the Chanute unit company fund, said Capt. John Jensen.
A pantry dessert layers drained crushed pineapple with undiluted frozen orange juice concentrate between vanilla ice cream scoops in tall glasses. Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh cherries with stems intact for a colorful finish.
The fund is used to finance activities for company members, acquire special uniform accessories, and provide extra rations during the unit summer camp period.
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