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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1967
Page
3
A roundup of practical tips from readers including aligning pictures with a bubble level and pencil mark, using two nails to stop sway, a large round robin family letter method, ironing sleeve rehab on sweaters, a DIY ring toss game, preserving frozen bag leftovers for heating, and a note on Heloise’s answering policy.
Numerous church groups and clubs listed with dates and times for December including First Baptist Grace Episcopal St Marys and St Margarets Zion Lutheran First Methodist Nazarene Rainbow Division veterans and more. Activities cover general meetings luncheons prayer groups Christmas parties and social gatherings across multiple venues.
Three Chanute couples were among 300 attendees at a fundraiser for Congressman Joe Skubitz in Pittsburg. Attending from Chanute were Tom Blancett and wife, Dr. Reuben Burkman and wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reynolds. Speaker was Rep. John Saylor of Pennsylvania.
Gov Robert Docking named Dr Henry L Bumgardner to the State Board of Examiners in Optometry. Bumgardner from Iola has practiced since 1960 and previously in Emporia, replacing Dr R D Weaverling of Wichita whose term expired.
The column lists notable events on December 5 including Britain declaring war on Finland Romania and Hungary in 1941 the birth of Martin Van Buren in 1782 Mozart death in 1791 Jackson’s re election in 1832 Polk gold discovery in 1848 Utah ratifying the 21st Amendment ending Prohibition in 1933 and Japan daylight attack on Calcutta in 1943.
Safari Chapter of NCHA held a turkey dinner in Central Park Community building with 58 attendees. Dalton Stewart was re-elected president. other officers include Carl Olson vice president and Mrs Chester Bailey secretary. The group announced a snow bunny campout in early February at Topeka hosted by Topeka chapter. Next meeting set for January 6 at Central Park Community building.
Twenty one Murray Hill School teachers gathered for a Christmas party last night at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Anderson 420 S Rutter. Mrs Margaret Hollenshead organist led carol singing as gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. Co hosts were Mesdames Raymond Hibbs Wallace Johnson and Anderson.
Mrs. Boyd Burns presided at the Shakespeare Club meeting in the Heritage Room of the public library yesterday afternoon. Members studied Henry VI Part II with attendees Mrs. Don Abbuehl Mrs. Don Rankin Mrs. Chris Morton Mrs. J. W. Kensett and Burns. January 15 meeting scheduled at 1 30 p m at Mrs. Lester Lawrence home 106 S Plummer.
A covered dish dinner and holiday party for Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital employees and spouses was held Friday evening in the hospital auditorium. Dr. James Brown served as master of ceremonies. Fifteen staff performed the skit School Daze directed by Mrs. George Brinkman, with group singing led by Mrs. Katheryn Groskinsky and accompaniment by Mrs. Carl Wortman. About 100 employees and guests attended.
Scout News Pack 100 Den 3 created Christmas card holders at Monday meeting in Evangelical United Brethren church annex. John Lea introduced as new den chief and C C Collins welcomed as new member. Bryan Geiger served refreshments. Mrs Earl De Vries and Mrs James Ozbun are den mothers.
Tuesday meeting at Hutton school features 25 Junior Girl Scouts and leaders Mrs. Paul Mueller and Mrs. Jackson making Christmas gifts for parents. Group singing of Green Trees and Taps closes the session.
Dale Berg led the opening flag salute at Mrs. Carol Larkin’s home. Ted Riker assisted puppet skits as the group planned Christmas gifts and adopted a family. Next meeting with Mrs. Larkin is Friday 5 to 6 p.m.
Rebekah Lodge 158 met in Odd Fellows hall with Mrs. Lemuel Beale in charge. Bertha Jeffrey announced 1968 officers. past noble grands plan a Dec 22 luncheon. Birthday honors and Christmas baskets set, with plans for Kansas Highway Department dinner Friday.
Local chapter 799 of the National Association of Retired Civil Employees held a noon meeting at the Orchid Buffet. President Ed McMains led the pledge as 15 members and four guests attended. next meeting is scheduled for January.
Mrs. Maurice Reagan was elected president of the Sunflower chapter Past Matrons Club during a business meeting after the annual Christmas party at the Maple Leaf. Officers elected include Mrs. Gilbert Wilson as vice president and Mrs. Violet Jeffers as secretary and treasurer.
Rex Smith of 1420 S. Central was honored with a Sunday afternoon birthday party. Hostess was his daughter Mrs. Fred McCreedy assisted by Mrs. H. K. Rush. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Everett Miller and many relatives and friends.
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