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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1956

Page

3

Janice Burket Engaged to George Wesley Hamilton

Mrs Winona Burket and Jerrell L Burket announce the engagement of their daughter Janice Lorene to George Wesley Hamilton son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Hamilton R 2 The wedding is set for January 27 at the Evangelical United Brethren church Janice is a Chanute High School graduate 1954 and Chanute Junior College graduate Miss Burket also served as secretary treasurer of Chanute Future Teachers Hamilton a 1950 Chanute High School and 1952 Chanute Junior College graduate and dental lab technician in the army 1952 54 Both will attend Pittsburg State College this fall with Burket a junior and Hamilton pursuing a Business Administration degree in January

Winona Burket S. Lincoln Jerrell L. Burket Kansas City Janice Lorene George Wesley Hamilton Wesley Hamilton Evangelical United Brethren Church Miss Burker Chanute High School Chanute Junior College Chanute Hamilton Pittsburg State College Burker

Carl Wesley Reep Honored on Birthday

Carl Wesley Reep was honored on his 12th birthday with a lawn picnic hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Reep at 1602 West Main. A baseball game followed the picnic supper with guests including Jerry Whitworth Tommy Goff Mark Steeves John LaRocca Junior Kern Johnny Hunt Freddy Larry and Bobby Ellison Mr and Mrs Marion Kib ler Mr and Mrs Carl Hutchison and G R Hutchison.

Carl Wesley Reep Herbert Reep W. Main Jerry Whitworth Tommy Goff Mark Steeves John LaRocca Junior Kern Johnny Hunt Freddy Larry Bobby Ellison Marion Kibler Carl Hutchison G. R. Hutchison

Tea Planned by AAUW Membership Committee

The American Association of University Women membership committee met at Ruth Shannon’s home to plan the Membership tea set for September 19 at 7 30 p m in Mrs David McCune’s home. Committee members present included Mrs Alex Mih Mrs David McCune and Imogene Colaw.

American Association of University Women Ruth Shannon W. Oak David McCune Miss Shannon Alex Mih Imogene Colaw

Modern etiquette guidance on junior bridesmaids and neighbor calls

The article explains that 11 and 12 year old nieces can be junior bridesmaids walking after ushers and before bridesmaids with dresses modeled on the others. It notes tipping garage staff only for special outside services and advises on friendly neighbor calls with polite initiative in an apartment building.

Friendship Offer Sparks Debate

Fragmentary text discusses a courtly social exchange and the propriety of friendship offers. It hints at moral constraints and social norms without naming individuals or places. The snippet suggests tension between cordial diplomacy and perceived impropriety.

Neosho Valley Busy Bees Open Meeting With Program

Neosho Valley Busy Bees 4-H Club opened its meeting with a program including music appreciation a piano duet Dancing on Skates by Sharon Bussman and Ruby Sjorlund a project talk How to Fit by Larry Erickson a demonstration Pressing a Wool Garment by Carolyn Thompson and a health talk A Speck in Your Eye by Wayne Erickson.

Neosho Valley Busy Bees Sharon Bussman Ruby Sjorlund Larry Erickson Carolyn Thompson Wayne Erickson

Bridal Shower Honors Janice Dennis

Janice Dennis was honored with a bridal shower on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Oscar Van Winkle. Hostesses were Mrs. Van Winkle and Jeannene Crumrine. Guests included the honoree mother and friends. gifts were sent by several, and the couple will marry Ronald Cheyney on September 30.

Janice Dennis Oscar van Winkle van Winkle Jeannene Crumrine Howard Bailey Barbara Ellis Elaine Strack Verle Dennis Mary Davis Pat Keenan Audrey Zimmerman Ila van Wickle Nan Donaldson Rosie Vaughn Iane Albertson Dixie Eysteane Robert Woods Wichita John Crownover Dennis Ronald Cheyney

Public parking lots under construction in Erie area

Work has begun on new public parking lots in Erie. The first lot behind several buildings measures 60 by 160 feet with grading and gravel. A second plot across City Hall behind the gas office will be graded and graveled similarly. City Marshal Everett McGowen oversees the project. Local residents and visitors are noted in a string of brief notes at week’s end. Peggy Hatfield will live with the Montgomerys and attend Erie schools this winter.

Byrd H. Clark Erie Savings and Loan Moody's Wilcox Oil Co City Hall Everett McGowen J. P. Klinger Galesburg

Beta Delta Ep silon Sigma Alpha Picnic at Highland Park

The Beta Delta chapter held a picnic at Highland Park last night with nine members present and two guests Mrs. Morris Chambers and Mrs. Jack Willis.

Beta Delta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Highland Park Morris Chambers Jack Willis

Barn collapse after snake encounter in Fuller farm incident

In Fredonia Joe and Mrs. Fuller recount a farm accident where Joe Fuller, seeking a copperhead, knocked over an old corrugated iron barn and was found with bloody scratches and a limp. He cannot recall the event details or what happened to the snake.

Fredonia Joe Fuller

Two Teens Held After Forcing Break-ins At Auto Parts Store

A man testified he was forced to enter the South Street Auto Parts store twice in ten days by a 15 year old. A second youth was arrested and both were placed in the custody of juvenile officer Ray Emmons. In Cherryvale Henry May was run over while blocking a truck wheel on new road construction, breaking his leg when the cab shifted into gear.

West Mineral Morris Barnes Barnes Independence Morris Litwin Hutchinson 10Th and Railroad Paul Leo Vots Litwin Iola Klein South Street Auto Parts Ray Emmons Cherryvale Henry May May

Beale Joins K State Staff in Horticulture Section

William L. Beale, Chanute High School and Junior College graduate with two Kansas State College degrees, joined the Manhattan department of horticulture as a substitute for George A. Filinger. Beale earned B S 1949 M S 1951, served 1951 54 in food processing for the United States Department of Agriculture, studying for a Ph D to be completed January. Mrs Beale is Mary Lou Ingraham. Beale is related to Lemuel Beal and Fred Beale.

William L. Beale Chanute High School Kansas State College Department of Horticulture Manhattan George A. Filinger Beale Charles Beale K State United Tes Department of Agriculture Florida New York Ohio State University Mary Lou Ingraham S. H. Ingraham S. Plummer Lemuel Beal S. Edith Fred Beale

United Mine Workers Endorse Myron George

The United Mine Workers of America endorsed Rep. Myron George Republican seeking re election in Kansas 3rd District. The union backed 45 candidates for Senate and House across 17 states including 7 Republicans and 33 Democrats.

Washington United Mine Workers of America Myron George Kansas UMWA Senate House

Spiritual Directors of Oblates Meet Closes at Benedictine Abbey

The third national meeting of Spiritual Directors of Oblates ended at St. Benedict's Abbey in Atchison Kansas. Attendees included representatives from 17 Benedictine abbeys across 13 states and British Columbia.

Atchison, Kas Spiritual Directors of Oblates St. Benedict’s Abbey States British Columbia

Humboldt social activities resume after summer

Humboldt/CES resumes fall and winter meetings with the first stated meeting at 8 p.m. in Masonic hall. Mrs June Peterson serves as worthy matron. Church groups plan midweek gatherings as they restart after July August recess. Lions Club notes family night and illness reports as others plan upcoming events.

Humboldt Chapter CES Masonic Hall June Peterson Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Frank McFarren Jr Women’s Service Guild Presbyterian Church Wayne Bailey

Monticello College Preparations Ahead of September Term

W L Scearce travels to Ephrate Washington for engineering work while Mrs Scearce stays in Humboldt with their son Charles and mother Eva Bessier. Monticello College at Godfrey Ill, a women’s school, will resume term September 20 after time spent locally.

Monticello College Godfrey Ill W. L. Scearce Ephrata Wash

Ball in Boy's Throat Bounces Out in Mishap

In HOBS New Mexico three year old Ray Cox was taken to hospital for a rubber ball removed from his throat. A collision between the family car and another vehicle occurred en route. Doctors believed the impact discharged the ball from the throat. no object remained on examination.

Hobs N.M Ray Cox

Chanute Tribune Page Three Highlights Friday News

Chanute Tribune reports local happenings on page three dated Friday August 31 1956. Postwar city updates include community notices and brief items from surrounding areas. Local businesses and residents are named in short briefs reflecting the week’s civic life.

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