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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1962
Page
3
Dietera Baker 16, a Pittsburg High sophomore, operates a horse shoeing shop from her suburban home. Despite weight and age challenges, she trains horses and plans a veterinary career after college, becoming a notable local rare female smith in a male dominated field.
The Christian Culture Class of the First Baptist church met with Mrs. Myrtle Manley at 318 N Forest Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Harvey Wood led in the president’s absence. Devotions on Practicing the Presence were by Mrs. Clark Dickenson. Ten members answered roll with a Bible verse. Karen Vint Parsons attended as a guest. The next meeting is September 27 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Ralph Chapman at 210 N Central.
Earlton Home Demonstration Unit met at Highland Park Chanute for a noon meal with Mrs. A J Elliot presiding. Roll call suggested ant control for a picnic. Mary Martha Circle in Savonburg held a quarterly birthday dinner with devotion, readings, and refreshments. next meetings planned for Sept 12 and Sept 19.
The Victory Home Demonstration Unit met in the First National Bank Community Room with members and families. Mrs. Glenn Hanson presided while Mrs. Henry Watkins and guest Eric showcased slides from a Canada trip for UNESCO and the World's Fair. Social hour followed with tea and cookies for 31 attendees including several members and their guests.
The Christian Women’s Service Guild of the First Christian church met Tuesday afternoon with Nora and Elsie Cunningham. Twelve members and two guests, Hazel Stazel and Mrs. Dee Evans, attended. Mrs. Loren Nelson presided. Mrs. Howard Winans delivered the lesson Christian Churches Meet Special Needs. Mrs. Vinnie Allison gave devotions from Guidepost Five Steps Toward Spiritual Growth. Watermelon was served after.
The JayCee Jaynes met with Mrs. Ray Christiansen on Tuesday evening for a Hawaiian party at 809 S. Allen. Attending guests included Mmes. Jim Benton Floyd Orlick Hank Schmidt and Junior Ray with Mrs. Jock Havorka and Mrs. Jack Groves assisting.
The Jolly Go-Getters 4-H Club met at Odense school with Larry Lindbert leading the flag salute and pledge. Roll call noted a “Placing at the Fair” item. A Sunday swimming party and watermelon feed are planned at Chanute. Leonard Leadstrom receives a gift on leaving for college after ten years in 4-H. demonstrations and talks covered health, safety, and project topics by Leon Cuppell Marion Alford Leonard Leadstrom Jack Carson Cecelia Olson Colleen Grizzle. lunch provided by the Cuppett and Leadstrom families.
In a Chanute Tribune column from 1942 Ann Landers counsels on two letters. A reader sent used clothing to relatives who rejected it, and Landers warns sending worn garments can offend. In a second case a 24-year-old daughter attends dinners with her parents. Landers advises couples-only invites and to avoid hosting the daughter.
Humboldt students return next Wednesday with a half day. Grades 7–12 start at 8 30, elementary at 8 45. Enrollment for elementary Tuesday A–M 9–12 N–Z 1–4. Lincoln kindergarten morning Washington afternoon. Rumboldt High to see large enrollment. 252 enrolled in Senior High, 270 expected overall. Junior and Senior High by grade: 7 49 8 47 9 85 10 34 11 67 12 4.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Knights of Railway Conductors and Brakemen held a picnic supper at Sunken Gardens in Highland Park on Thursday evening. Seventeen members and two guests, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hand of Pittsburgh, enjoyed homemade ice cream. Mrs Hand is introduced as the new Grand President of the Ladies Auxiliary to the ORC and B.
A diluted chlorine solution helps remove odor from a bottle or jar. Swish the solution in the container and let it stand for a couple of hours. Rinse thoroughly with hot water as a final step.
The Sub Debs club met Wednesday at Linda Sloan’s home 117 W Denman. A rummage sale was planned with Susan Ranz named chair of the sale committee. The event set for 5 at Liza Sherman’s home 308 W Main will be formal.
The Ann Judson Girls of First Baptist church met Thursday evening with Joyce Umbarger of Earlton for a wiene roast hay rack ride and a slumber party. Nine girls and Mrs. Tony Collins co sponsor attended. Tony Collins Bill Hutchison and Mr. Gerald Umbarger and son were guests.
To make bite sized puffs for hors d oeuvres drop teaspoonfuls of cream puff paste and bake briefly. This method yields smaller, lighter puffs with less baking time than traditional large cream puffs.
The Devoted Mothers club met for coffee with Mrs. John Kinney, 1407 W Main. Mrs. Orville Ek Breiner was elected treasurer. Ten members and guest Mrs. L. E. Warhurst attended. Prizes went to best dressed Mrs. Edward Billbee and worst dressed Mrs. Orville E Breiner. Next meeting with Mrs John Kinney. Mrs Kenneth Linsey and Mrs. Enoch H. Rana barger to assist.
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