Brown-Ellis Vows In Church Here
Double ring wedding uniting Evelyn Jane Brown and Robert L. Ellis took place at St Patrick's Catholic Church with Rev Peter Finnegan officiating The bride wore white satin brocade gown with beaded tiara veil and carried pink roses on a satin prayerbook Attendants included twin sister Wilma Jean Brown maid of honor and bridesmaids from Chanute and Buffalo The groom and party wore formal attire and a reception followed in St Patrick's school hall with family and friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Peter Finnegan
Carl Wortman
H. Howard Hollenshead
Wilma Jean Brown
Chanute
Marjorie Fewins
Elisabeth Schubert
Betty Brown
Buffalo
Sandra Petty
Andrea Schommer
Robert L. Ellis
Evelyn Jane Brown
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
W. B. Brown
Drisdell
Wedding Bells For Mr And Mrs Petty In Buffalo
The couple celebrated a six tier lace cake with pink roses and a bridal pair. Peggy Pens managed the guest book while relatives served coffee and cut the cake. They honeymooned to an undisclosed destination and reside at 915 S. Santa Fe. The bride is a Buffalo High School graduate attending Chanute Junior College. the groom, a former Airborne School instructor now with George Senna and Sons Contractors. He served as a paratrooper overseas and was discharged in 1953. A lengthy list of Buffalo area relatives and friends attended or sent best wishes.
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D. R. Petty
Eldon L. Braman
Britton Thompson
Peggy Pens
S. Santa Fe
Buffalo High School
Chanute Junior College
George Senna
Harold McGough
Paula
Marydan
Tom Read
Keith
Maynard Clough
Judy
Loren van Hoozer
Sherri
Fred Whitney
Ray Storland
Eldon Braman
Michael
Victor
W. Dpd. Hempen
J. H. Jefferson
Mmes
W. K. Eagle
Lee Sugden
John Carlson
Ida Emmitt
J. L. Walker
George Cox
C. N. Clough
W. T. Blackwood
Carl Stoll
Charles William Eagle
W. T. Swinney
Lois Mae Becannon
Marilyn Carlson
Barbara Carlson
Elisabeth Shubert
W. R. Follmer
Buffalo
Walter Ogle
Benedict
Frank Shipley
Vilas
Lucille Thomas
Iola
Bennie Augustin
Walnut
Clarence Ericson
Elsmore
Winnie Howerton
Savonburg
Newcomers Club Organized Here With Local Leaders Named
A Newcomers club organized Wednesday in Memorial building with Mrs. H. E. Campbell named president to serve until year end. Wayne Taylor welcomed newcomers for the Chamber of Commerce, duo-piano numbers were played, and Chanute's social and civic opportunities were outlined. A Christmas covered-dish party for husbands and guests was voted, with committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Building
H. E. Campbell
Carter Brookhart
Wayne Taylor
Chamber of Commerce
James A. Butin
Arthur Eltzholtz
Ernest W. Johnson
Chanute
Mmes. K. M. Neeley
John Lofthouse
W. D. Hildebrand
PEO Chapter DD Discusses Scholarships and Funds
Mrs. Howard Jester led discussions on an Educational fund and International Peace scholarships at Chapter DD, PEO. Mrs. James A. Butin hosted the Thursday meeting in her home with guests including Mrs. O W Rice from AT chapter McAlester Oklahoma and Mrs. M R Wilson. Mrs. A Finney presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Jester
Chapter DD
Peo
James A. Butin
O. W. Rice
Chapter
McAlester
Okla
M. R. Wilson
Rice
Sisterhood
Oklahoma
A. Finney
Wedding Notes A Lesson Theme
Mrs. Dennis Mills and Mrs. Glenn Watt led ideas for weddings at the Modern Mothers club meeting hosted by Mrs. A B Johnson. Mrs. Paul Harris presided over a brief business session as dessert and coffee were served by co-hosts Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Joe Sutcliffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Mills
Glenn Watt
Modern Mothers Club
A. B. Johnson
Paul Harris
Johnson
Joe Sutcliffe
Embroidery Workshop at Cottage Grove Ladies Meeting
An all day Cottage Grove Ladies gathering focused on embroidery work for the hostess and piecing the Aid quilt. The session emphasized sewing tasks and communal crafting.
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Cottage Grove
Christmas party planned at Mrs Wright’s home
Aid Thursday in the home of Mrs. Max Watts. Mrs Ralph Debler presided over the session and plans were made for a Christmas party on December 15 at Mrs George Wright’s home. A 50 cent gift exchange and election of officers were scheduled. Nine members and four children were present.
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Max Watts
Ralph Debler
George Wright
Royal Neighbors Luncheon Noted With Christmas Cheer
Royal Neighbors of America met for a noon luncheon Thursday in Odd Fellows hall. Twenty members were served at decorated tables. Mrs. Frank Burtle presided over the business session. Yule gifts were exchanged and Mrs. Ernest Kepley won the door prize.
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Royal Neighbors of
America
Odd Fellows Hall
Frank Burtle
Ernest Kepley
Christmas Vespers by St Cecilia Music Club
A 5 o’clock Sunday Christmas Vesper service will be presented at First Methodist Church by the St Cecilia Music club with Mrs H Howard Hollenshead directing and Mrs James A Butin as accompanist. The program features choral numbers, readings of the Christmas story, violin and organ-piano duets, and a benediction by the Rev Judd Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecilia Music Club
First Methodist Church
H. Howard Hollenshead
James A. Butin
Mmes
J. O. Adams
Glenn Defebaugh
P. L. Forslund
John Hargrave
W. H. McMurray
Ernest Moore
John Sherman Jr
C. J. Wortman
J. Leroy Barker
Howard Earnest
Arthur Eltzholtz
D. A. Finney
Dale Dahlgren
L. F E. Nelson
Raymond York
Don Abbuehl
Walter Bodle
Kenneth Brown
Frank Davidson
Dave Evans
William T. Hunt
John P. Nation
C. H. Pankratz
F. H. Pralle
Manny
Dave Petterson
Mia
Edwin H Bideau
Clifford Olson
Earnest
Petterson
Martin Luther
Poor Mary
Davis
Gibb
Maestoso
Judd Jones
Dorothy Coldwell Hosts ESA Meeting Highlights
Beta Delta chapter EXpsilon Sigma Alpha met at Dorothy Coldwell's apartment Thursday night with Mrs. Joe Bean presiding. Marilea Clayton spoke on Italy and announced her engagement to Allan Noel of Topeka as 12 members and a pledge enjoyed a dessert course. The next meeting plans a Christmas party December 15 hosted by Joan Turner at Mrs. Petit's tearoom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilea Clayton
Italy
Beta Delta Chapter
Expsilon Sigma Alpha
Dorothy Coldwell
Joe Bean
Robert Smith
Miss Clayton
Allan Noel
Topeka
Petit
Joan Turner
Women’s Society marks 15th anniversary in Savonburg
Savonburg observed the fifteenth anniversary of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at a special Savonburg Methodist church meeting. After a brief business session led by Mrs. R. W. Walquist, the society proceeded with its program.
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Savonburg
Women's Society of Christian Service
Savonburg Methodist Church
R. W. Walquist
WSCS Meeting Highlights and Honors Recap
The program featured scripture and prayer led by Mrs. Allen Baumgartner, vocal duet by Gladys Nelson and Helen Cross, a WSCS history by Gladys Parsons, and piano by Mrs. Ralph Filson with reading by Miss Nelson. Three former presidents Laughlin Cross and Towle were honored. Twenty four members and guests enjoyed birthday cake ice cream and coffee. Hostesses were Gladys Parsons Maggie Albert Wilma Howard Eva Lindberg and Olive Hindley.
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Allen Baumgartner
Gladys Nelson
Helen Cross
WSCS
Gladys Parsons
Laughlin
Ralph Filson
Miss Nelson
Mmes
Cross
Towle
Maggie Albert
Wilma Howard
Eva Lindberg
Olive Hindley
Do-Si-Do Club Dance At Alcott School
Social calendar notes a Do-Si-Do Square Dance club event at Alcott School on Saturday December 3, 1955 at 8 p.m. Residents are invited.
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Alcott School
Erie and Vicinity Trap Shoot and Local Club News
Erie and vicinity held a Sunday trap shoot at the Erie V F W Club House with advance action noted. The Federated church WSCS met early for December due to Christmas duties, with a covered-dish lunch, solo by Mrs Hoag, and Christmas stories read by Mrs Dietz and Judy Runyon. The 20th Century Club enjoyed a bridge evening hosted by Mrs Newell, prize winners named, and plans for a Christmas candy sale. Rabbit hunting began after the first snow, as rabbits were plentiful this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Federated Church
Archie Ludlum
Bethel Wscs
K. G. Hoag
Glen Dietz
Judy Runyon
Charles Runyon
Charles Steinman
Fred Newell
20Th Century Club
Mmes. Frank Spell
W. L. Oliver
Sidney Linscott
Newell
E. J. Richey
Frank ‘Spell
Don Beach
Chanute
A. F. Redmond
Erie Red Devils Set to Open Basketball Season at Chanute
Erie Red Devils visit Chanute for season opener against Humboldt on the local court. Coach Wesley Buller plans a tall lineup with four seniors and one junior and strong reserves. Also notes local travel and visits by residents including Mrs. Silver Fuller and the Kerr family.
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Dallas
Texas
Silver Fuller
E. D. Kerr
Myrna Sue
Aurrora
Ill
Erie
Kerr
George Bohrer
Erie Red Devils
Humboldt
Wesley Buller
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Denny Petty
Billy Eagle
St. Patrick’s School Hall
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Linda Lou
Richard Darrell Donovan
Guy E. Donovan
N. Highland
Chanute High School
Miss Fargo
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Santa Fe
Mon Christman
Elaine
Holiday
E. Main
Erie & Vicinity
Erie V.F.W
Mrs
Byrd H. Clark
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Cleo L. Dalton
Bert Shackelton
Kansas City
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Pittsburg
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