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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1960
Page
3
A reader criticizes advice on dating violence and social fatigue. Ann Landers cautions against aggression, notes most women reject violence, and suggests stepping back from demanding social calendars to regain balance. The exchange includes responses to letters from Romeo and a couple seeking to exit a busy social circuit.
Advertisement for Jiffy Knit slipper pattern 7007 by Chanute Tribune Arts Dept. describes sequin decorated slippers sized 4 to 12, price 35 cents plus mailing, mail to New York address. Promotes Needlecraft Book with over 125 designs and six free veil cap patterns. requests 25 cents for design sample.
Marian Martin offers Print 9220 for women sizes 34 to 48 with a 36 shirt requiring 2 yards and pedal pushers 2½ yards. Include fifty cents for pattern and add postage. mail to Chanute Tribune Pattern Dept New York NY. Catalog notice promotes 1949 Fall Winter styles with over 100 patterns and a 35 cent school catalog.
A reader writes about a happy, practical family life with four children and a 55 Chevy, stressing normalcy and trust. The piece invites more letters for the problem column and notes a 1960 date and local events. A Christmas caroling program and 4-H pledge are announced with names of organizers and participants.
The Social Scene lists events for December 2 and 3 including Baptist Women’s Day of Prayer at First Baptist Church with nursery and a 2 pm program, LS of B of LF and E at Carpenters Hall with a 1 pm luncheon, TOPS Determinettes at Grace Episcopal basement 1:30 pm, Builders class at First Presbyterian 1 Eating?. Laurel Mothers Club at 1110 St. Highland 1 pm, Do Si Do Square Dance at Alcott School 8 pm. Mrs Art Holmes hosted Athenaeum Club and spoke on Facing Christmas with T Ward reviewing The Third Eye by Lobsang Rampa.
Ten members of the Art and Literature Club had lunch with Mrs. Ernest Johnson at her home before accompanying her to the Hallmark exhibit of abstract painting at the William Rockhill Nelson Art Gallery in Kansas City.
A TOPS Determinettes gathering in Sawyer hall Friday afternoon noted a weight loss of one and a half pounds. Luncheon was served and plans were made for a Christmas gift exchange. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon.
Linda Park spoke at the Outlook Study Club meeting held Tuesday at Mrs. Charles Broadwell's home 219 S Steuben. A pot luck luncheon was served. Mrs Laura Best of Midland Texas attended as a guest. The next meeting is scheduled for December 13 at the TB Hospital.
Mrs. Bill Swain and daughter Amy were honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. J. C. Rice at 116 N. Plummer. The pair, daughter of Mrs. Cecil Shippy, plan to leave for Turkey on December 12 to join her husband, T-Sgt. Bill Swain. A gift was presented, bridge was played, and high score went to Mrs. Sidney Burris. Other guests included Mrs. Shippy and several local ladies.
Mrs Harold Cox hosted the executive board at 308 N Franklin. Women's Day was set for December 4 and the children's Christmas program for December 18. The group prepared Christmas cheer boxes for shut ins and will reconvene December 30. Missionary Mrs Ray Elliott from Guatemala will speak January 11 at 7 30 p.m.
Sunflower Home Demonstration Unit met at 114 N Lafayette hosted by Mrs Burl OConnor. Mrs A Sharpe presided and Mrs Francis Meeker taught buffet meals. A TB association donation was given. Mystery sister prize to Mrs Frank Burtle and door prize to Mrs Ethel Sprague. Next meeting with Mrs Lloyd Dalton at 620 S Katy on December 21.
Mrs Russell Davidson of 423 Lincoln hosted a Quest Club gathering on Tuesday. Mrs Fred A. Johnson presented the lesson titled Who Are These Jayhawkers detailing the origin of the name as applied to Kansas.
Mrs Quentin Nelson spoke on state aid for schools at the Murray Hill Study group meeting Tuesday morning in the teacher's lounge. Hostesses were Mrs Glenn Peak, Mrs Marvin Fairchild and Mrs Gil Ranz.
Mrs. Ben Cunningham hosted a bridal shower Tuesday at 1210 West Third for Diane Lea Patterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Patterson of 2212 West Main, ahead of her December 18 wedding to Robert Peer of Kansas City. Attendees included Mrs. Carter Willis, Mrs. Harold Sharp, Mrs. Don Hawley and others. lavender decor and tea cakes with lavender bells highlighted the event.
The RN Club held its annual Thanksgiving dinner at Maple Leaf Tea Room with Helen Larson and Golda Russell as hostesses. Mrs. Ralph Boaz led the meeting and new officers were elected: Mrs. Donald Ray president Miss Russell vice president Phyllis Solomon secretary and Carol McDonald treasurer. The Christmas meeting is set for December 13 at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Merle Ruggles home 1618 Evergreen
The VFW Auxiliary met at the Memorial building with Mrs. H J Rauhoff presiding. They plan Christmas baskets and a December 12 covered dish dinner, with meat provided, and a Dec 20 Christmas dinner for the post. A Christmas gift exchange and food drive were announced for upcoming meetings.
Savonburg chapter 335 of the Order of Eastern Star honored master masons of Virginia Lodge 315 with a covered dish supper at the Masonic hall. Fifteen masons were introduced with gifts, and forty members and guests attended.
James Keller read a story as Billy Ray and Greg Delahunty served refreshments to seven regular members and one new member. Den 3 Pack 3 members planned a Christmas party and presents Monday night at the Methodist church with den mother Mrs. Robert Rains. Larry Kell also served refreshments.
Readers receive concise guidance on introductions coffee etiquette scented stationery and church wedding exits. Advice covers addressing unfamiliar guests handling full cups preserving proper decorum and sequence of departures during recessional to maintain courtesy and flow.
Recipe for eight small fish fillets with butter onion green pepper crumbs salt pepper paprika folded and secured with picks. Bake in 350 degree oven 30 to 40 minutes. Tomato sauce uses canned tomatoes sugar salt pepper strained.
Elsmore residents hosted large post Thanksgiving dinners inviting relatives from La Harpe Iola Bartlesville Pittsburg and Humboldt among others. Guests included the Ludlums Johnsons Bakers Brackmeyers and Jones families with travel to and from Kansas City noted. Several generations gathered across Lavonburg Alvin Wyo Iola Chanute and Tola areas for meals and greetings.
Thanksgiving scenes fill Chanute area as Harold Butts hosts guests from Independence and Miami. Multiple families share meals and gatherings including Kyser, Tippie, Carlson, Ard, Jaro, Braden, and Swanson households plus Brooks and Nyman visits from Iola, Wichita, and California.
Opening ceremonies for Den 4 Pack 100 at the Evangelical United Brethren church Tuesday were led by Den Chief Douglas Perrin. Credit was given for Bear and Wolf book achievements as Mrs Fred Bell, den mother, spoke on achievements and goals.
Neosho Valley Busy Bees 4-H Club met Monday with President Don Madill presiding. Roll call was answered by How to Better Our Club and a Christmas party was planned for December 19.
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