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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1966
Page
2
A collection of reader hints covering inexpensive oil bottle storage using a bottle bottom, masking phone noise by covering the mouthpiece, crafting tree ornaments from plastic lemons, gifting flowers to parents on birthdays, keeping sleeveless dresses on hangers with bun-gadgets, and using kitchen vinegar to clean patent leather.
Erie junior American Legion auxiliary selects Mary Forsyth as chairwoman Barbara Smith as vice chair and Jane McDermot as secretary along with other officers. Next meeting December 11 at 2 p.m. Christmas nut cups planned for rest home. State Rep Henry Watkins attends pre legislative conference in Parsons. Local notices include travel tales and community updates.
On this date Lydia Darrah overheard British officers plotting to kidnap General George Washington. She walked miles through snow to warn him, thwarting the English plot. The item recalls historical heroism and marks the December 3 anniversary.
In Sen Dai Sawabe area fireflies gain official status as natural monuments. Authorities plan urban trees around breeding reservoirs and stocking those waters with shellfish for firefly larvae food to prevent extinction.
Savenburg and other families hosted guests over Thanksgiving weekend. Attica residents hosted by Mattie Daniels and Nancy Bland. Roy Singer visited his Baytown granddaughter Connie and later dined with son Richard Singer in Garnett. Other gatherings included Albert, Hoffmeier, and Jordan families with relatives from Chanute, Humboldt, Iola, and Wichita, plus travel to Twin Falls Idaho for Mrs. Cahill’s sister visit.
Prairie View Center Grove group met with Mrs. Pearl Collins. Eleven members and two children attended as officers were re elected. They planned a Dec 7 Christmas dinner and gift exchange at Mrs. Florence Hopeker s home with name drawings for next year.
YATES CENTER A multi item report notes the Woodson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service re elected its chair Leslie Sherman and lists county officials and alternates. A county educational tax meeting on agricultural income tax is set for December 5 at 7 30 p.m. in the courthouse basement with Ted Wary and Bill Guy speaking. The Agricultural Extension Council elected 1967 officers and directors. An Arts and Craft club dinner met with 23 members and Christmas gifts. A group of Future Farmers of America juniors visited a live stock sale in Burlington. The Yates Center Junior High opened its basketball season at Cherryvale with the freshman winning and the eighth grade losing.
Humboldt Rebekah's Lodge met Tuesday to plan the visit of Mrs Myra Cobb district deputy president District 12 on January 13. Officers were kept for the year: Maynard Puckett noble grand Will Burtch vice grand Fred Spencer secretary Will Caldwell treasurer. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Jack Johnson. The Jolly Eight Pinochle Club met at Mrs Claude Moons with Anna Kemmerer and Carl Nelson as guests. High scores were won by Mrs R H Johnson and Mrs Nelson. The Dale Wiles family and numerous friends from Iola Erie Louisville and other places attended. The Assembly of God church will host guest Duane Denton Sunday at 10:30 for worship. Denton works with Youth for Christ and Teenairs and attends Friends University. accompanist Joe Utterback attends Wichita State University.
The Woodson County HDU held its first leader training meet in the Community Building on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ethel Self of Kansas State University presented Choice of Cleaning Supplies. Sixteen leaders from thirteen county units attended, presided by Home Economic Agent Mary Lee Edwards.
The Atomic Energy Commission study suggests giant nuclear powered desalting electric plants could combat drought in northern New Jersey and New York City. These dual purpose stations would generate up to 300 million gallons of fresh water daily, offering standby capacity and extra reservoirs during dry spells.
Local Chanute newspaper masthead lists staff roles including publisher Dwight McCreight news editor John Hovorka advertising manager Fay Clopine circulation manager Ben Nicholas and press details withServing staff across departments
Associated Press states it holds exclusive rights to publish locally printed news and AP dispatches, restricting republication by others. The notice specifies AP material is for exclusive use in the newspaper and its regional editions.
Havana radio reports Cuban brewery workers will volunteer a million man hours to ensure sufficient alcohol for Christmas and New Year. The industry aims to produce 1.2 million bottles of beer and 138,000 bottles of wine for the season.
Tokyo police report about 100 minors flee country homes daily toward the capital. Officials note about two thirds are aged 16 to 18, highlighting youth flight patterns and potential social concerns.
Mrs Georgia Ludlum has returned home from Wichita where she visited her daughter and family Rex Thompson and children. Thanksgiving guests included Mrs Betty Bland and family from Moran and relatives Mr and Mrs Charles Hays from Iola Max Ludlum Janet Joe Dean Ludlum and Cindy.
Chanute Tribune page two reports local news and notices from December 3 1966. Highlights include community events, school updates, and brief notices affecting Chanute and nearby areas.
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