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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1961

Page

3

Social Scene December Community Notices and Gatherings

The Herald Tribune lists events including the Brotherhood of Reliracs training at the Odd Fellows hall at 2 p.m. A Rural Homemakers event at the Rural school features a family supper and a turkey supper at 7 p.m.

Modern Mothers Hold BYO Steak Dinner at Twin Lakes

Sixteen members of the Modern Mothers club hosted husbands for a bring your own steak dinner Sunday evening at Twin Lakes. The organizing committee included Mmes Ed Blair Ralph Heaton Dennis Mills Stuart Hoofnagle Dick McMinn my Paul Harris and Quentin Nelson.

Modern Mothers Club Twin Lakes Mmes Ed Blair Ralph Heaton Dennis Mills Stuart Hoofnagle Dick McMinimy Paul Harris Quentin Nelson

Powell Lowe engagement announced in Chanute church wedding plan

Mr and Mrs Gerald Zimmer announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Powell to Dr Jack Lowe son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Lowe of 321 S Rutter. Carol Powell works in a Hutchinson department store and Dr Lowe is an optometrist in Hugoton. The wedding is set for December 2 at the First Methodist Church Chanute.

Carol Powell Hutchinson Jack Lowe Hugeton Virgil Lowe S. Rutter Gerald

Plans for Baskets By Church Circle

The Christian Culture class of the First Baptist church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Mullen presiding. Mrs. Florence Slaback led devotions on Saul and Mrs. Alta Allen led a program for 17 members and guest Mrs. P. M. Cox. They planned Christmas baskets for the needy and served refreshments. The next meeting will feature a gift exchange December 14 with Mrs. E. E. Lofgren.

First Baptist Church Fred Mullen Florence Slaback

New Slip Covers Guide by Alice Brooks

Rejuvenate chairs and sofas with clear step-by-step slip cover directions from Instructions 7168. The catalog promises 1962 Needlecraft content with 200 knitting crochet sewing and weaving patterns plus free patterns and bulkies in a complete fashion section.

Alice Brooks

Rita Fiechtl to Wed Paul Hansen in Cherryvale

Miss Rita Colen Fiechtl of Cherryvale will marry Paul E Hansen of rural Chanute on December 30 at St Francis Xavier Catholic church Cherryvale. Miss Fiechtl is a Cherryvale High School and Kansas State College of Pittsburg alumna. Hansen is Chanute High School and Junior College graduate with two years in the armed forces and works for a Humboldt trucking firm.

Herman Fiechtl Cherryvale Rita Colen Paul E. Hansen Fred J. Hansen Chanute Miss Fiechtl Cherryvale High School Kansas State College of Pittsburg Hansen Humboldt St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Erie Memorial VFW Post hosts dinner with district visit

Erie Sixty members and guests met Tuesday at the clubhouse for a dinner. Mmes. Earl Vandervoort Emory Vance Edwin McAlexander and Dale Kelsey led the event. Special guests were Mrs Opal Hammer and Mrs Huldah Ott of Cherryvale. Hammer the 3rd district president made her official auxiliary visit. Mrs Merle Smith won the quilt.

Erie Erie Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary Earl Vandervoort Emory Vance Edwin McAlexander Dale Kelsey Opal Hammer Huldah Ott Cherryvale Hammer Merle Smith

Grasshopper complaints and reader letters in Ann Landers column

A collection of reader notes and replies from the Ann Landers column. Topics include a playful South Dakota grasshopper remark, a request about an employer’s appearance and attire, and a sympathy letter about raising a troubled stepchild, with advice urging kindness and practical steps.

Mary Martha circle hosts birthday dinner in Savonburg

The Evangelical Covenant church circle met in the church annex for a quarterly birthday dinner with Mrs. Wanda Grizzle as hostess. Mrs. Emma Larson presided and Mrs. Jona Wittsell gave the lesson. Plans were made to send fruit plates to shut ins. next meeting set for Dec 13.

Savonburg Mary Martha The Evangelical Covenant Church Wanda Grizzle Emma Larson Jona Wittsell Mabel Johnson Mona Adel

Miss Ely Honored By Farewell Party

Mrs. J. N. Morehead hosted a farewell party at 630 S. Evergreen in honor of Treva Ely Christian education director of the First Methodist church. A gift was presented as she resigns to take a position in Texas and refreshments were served to 16 guests.

J. N. Morehead S. Evergreen Treva Ely First Methodist Church Miss Ely Texas

Progressive Dinner Hosted by Builders Class at First Methodist

Sixty five members of the Builders class of First Methodist church held a progressive dinner Thursday. Hosts for the first course were Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman at 812 S. Evergreen with juice on a lace table and autumn flowers. Salad was served by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Potter at 502 M. Highland from a cornucopia table. Main course and dessert in the church Fellowship hall featured readings by Janet O Connor and group singing with Mrs. Forslund.

First Methodist Church George Freeman S. Evergreen Floyd Potter M. Highland Fellowship Hall Janet O'Connor P. L. Forslund Carl Pate Mmes James Boerwinkle Charles Day Floyd Naff Lewis Taylor Jr Forslund Messrs Lee Embry A. F. VanWickle Lester Marts Oren Baugh M. C. Highbaugh Potter Wilbur Thompson Miss O'Connor Charles Wesley Garrett

Etiquette Guide Cautions Against First Names at Work

The guidance says an employer should avoid using first names for secretaries and women employees. It notes that familiarity can make the relationship overly personal and hinder objectivity in reprimands or dismissals. It also warns outsiders may feel empowered to comment on the dynamic.

Brownie Troop 122 Meets at Roosevelt School

Scout news reports Brownie Troop 122 meeting at Roosevelt school with treasurers LaTisha Whitworth and Louise Wagner collecting clues. Sixteen Brownies saluted the flag and sang. Two new members Pamela and Patricia Ford joined, and crafts and a Christmas sing were part of the session.

Brownie Troop LaTisha Whitworth Louise Wagner Roosevelt School Pamela Patricia Ford

Holiday Homemaking Tips and Pattern Ads

A collage of home remedies and sewing patterns. Includes advice on washing dress shields, extending candle life by refrigerating, and a boiled egg peel remedy for boils. Also features Marian Martin patterns for toddlers and a fall winter fashion showcase with many styles.

Army Officer Airs Review of Directives

Army major says the Pro-Blue troop education program drafted for Maj. Gen. Edwin Walker was based on secret Cold War directives, not on anti-Birch Society tenets. Arch E. Roberts, then public information officer for Walker, spoke at a Washington Young Americans for Freedom event, delivering a 29 page address drawn mainly from the Congressional Record.

Washington Edwin A. Walker John Birch Society Arch E. Roberts Walker 7Th Army Roberts Congressional Record Young Americans For Freedom

Earhart Report's Rejection of Saipan Landing Claims

In San Francisco a Japanese government report found no evidence Earhart landed on Saipan. Rep. John F. Shelley said the report was released after U.S. State Department request. An UC anthropologist is testing teeth and bones from a shallow Saipan grave. CBS News’ Fred Gearner reported possible Earhart Noonan remains.

San Francisco Amelia Earhart Pacific Saipan John F. Shelley Calif Japan Shelley U.S. State Department University of California Fred Gearner CBS News Miss Earhart Fred Noonan Jon

Brighter Look In Employment Across Industrial Centers

The Labor Department reported a drop to the slowest jobless rate of the year across industrial centers in the previous month. Cities and metropolitan areas showed improving employment figures, indicating easing unemployment.

Washington Labor Department Metro

Sour Cream Egg Biscuits

Mix 2 cups flour with baking powder baking soda and salt. Beat eggs with sour cream and butter then combine with dry ingredients to form a stiff dough. Drop by tablespoons or into mini muffin wells on a buttered sheet and bake at 450 degrees for about 12 minutes until lightly browned. Makes 24.

Signposts to Guide Readers to Readable Merchandise

A brief note frames advertisements as navigational aids guiding readers to the best and most legible merchandise available. It emphasizes usefulness and clarity in listing options.

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