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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1962
Page
3
Readers write in about rude eating on the phone, lingering cigarette scents, and gift etiquette. Ann Landers answers on phone manners, scent perception, and wedding announcement gifts, advising direct confrontation, personal scent differences, and whether gifts follow announcements.
Groups one through six of the United Presbyterian church held salad luncheons, Christmas carols, and readings of the Christmas story from Luke. Members shared devotionals and poems, with new officers elected for the coming year.
Friday schedule from LS of B of LF and E Carpenters hall luncheon at 12 30 p.m. ACT Auxiliary Mrs Howard Parsons 407 W 4th 2 p.m. Lincoln PTA executive meeting at school 3 p.m. Wilson class First Methodist church sewing and quilting at the church 10 a.m.
The St Patrick’s Altar Society honored Rev. Peter Finnegan Rev. Hugh O Keefe sisters Paula Hilarion Dorothy Jean Marie Terese Elizabeth and Mrs Bertha Rowe at a covered dish Christmas exchange in the St Patrick’s school gym. Officers elected were Mrs Ralph Boaz president Mrs Ralph Baker vice president Mrs Joe Goben treasurer and Mrs Joe Brazil secretary.
Earlton Evangelical United Brethren church Women Society of World Service met Tuesday afternoon in fellowship hall with Mrs. Dean Dighero as hostess. Christmas carols were sung. Mrs. Jack Mathis led the lesson As Good Stewards of Christmas. Devotions by Mrs. Herschel Straw. Nativity scene worship center setup. Articles on Christmas read by Dighero McNary and McLaren. Poem Come To Christmas read by Xenia Osborn. Refreshments served by hostess.
The Women’s Mission Society of the First Baptist church met at the church Wednesday with Mrs. B. F. Wyatt presiding. The group sang Christmas carols and the White Cross chairman said a box of hose was sent to Japan. Members were urged to attend World Day of Prayer at Colfax Baptist.
The Shakespeare Club concluded Timon of Athens at a Monday meeting with hostess Mrs. Don Abbuehl. Members voted to buy a record of Othello. Mrs. Richard Good will host the next gathering and lead a reading of King John on January 7 at 2 p.m.
The Ladies Auxiliary Patriarch Militant met in the IOOF hall Tuesday evening for their regular session. Mrs. Myrtle Grove presided with visitors from Parsons Auxiliary number eight, Mrs. Ed Barnhart of Humboldt, and Mrs. Emil Franski of Pittsburg. Pie and coffee were served. members attended from Humboldt Fort Scott and Iola.
Zion Lutheran Ladies circle met for a covered dish luncheon at the church. Mrs Paul Dent presided as 13 members sang Christmas carols. After the meeting Christmas boxes were packed for shut ins and senior citizens. Rev 18 was read for devotions. Mrs Dent and Mrs Eric Anderson were hostesses.
Brownie Troop 54 held a Monday afternoon meeting at Murray Hill school. Debbie Lock led the Brownie Promise to open. Discussion covered a December 17 Christmas party with mothers as guests. Molly McGrath to supply the Christmas tree. Sandra Dawson led a closing game. Leaders: Mrs. John Splane, Mrs. Carl Magill, Mrs. Gilbert Ranz.
The Friendly Thimble club met Wednesday afternoon at 1017 N Washington hosted by Mrs Cary Deck for a covered dish birthday tribute to Mrs Alice Braschler and Mrs Deck A new member Mrs Carl Pearson joined Officers for the coming year were elected with Mrs Braschler as President Mrs Tripp as Vice President Mrs J B Taylor as Secretary Mrs Bertha Stratton as Treasurer Mrs Carrie Deck as Reporter and Mrs Irene Ball as Telephone Chairman
Mrs Cather presided at the LA to B of RT meeting held Tuesday at the IOCF hall. A Christmas exchange was enjoyed and refreshments were served by Mrs George Wilson with assistance from Mrs Garret Turner to 20 members. The hall was festively decorated for the holiday season.
Mrs C H Pankratz sang Silent Night in German at the annual WSCS Christmas luncheon of the First Methodist church. About 110 attended as the dining room featured white tapers fir boughs and a christmas tree. Janet O Connell read the Christmas story with slides of Glory to God in the Highest and carols, with Mrs Forslund at the piano. Naomi and Esther circles handled dining and decorations.
The Grant Avenue Baptist Women's Missionary Society met Wednesday afternoon at the church to hear a lesson titled The Place for Santa in Our Christian Homes. The program included a piano and organ duet Christmas Medley by Mrs. Blaine Marks and Mrs. Ralph Toland, devotions by Mrs. Haines, articles read by Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Cox, and refreshments served to 26 members by Hannah circle members.
Wilson County 4-H council held its November 26 election in Fredonia naming Elaine Stevens president Col sten Fortner vice president Linda Bagby secretary and treasurer Mary Tefft reporter The group planned 4 H Day set for March 2 and 4 H Night on February 22 and discussed new 4 H Day rules and Civil Defense as a new 4 H activity with County Extension Agent Dan Pherigo and County Home Economic Agent Carolyn Kelsey.
Mrs Myers hosted the Who's Who Study Club at 508 W. 7th with eight members present. Katie Montague led the lesson on Puerto Rico's Seven League Boot Straps and Mrs Zack Baker will host the December 18 gathering at 2 pm for a Christmas party and exchange.
A reader asks about making a sandwich spread by blending baked beans with celery walnuts and onion flavoured salad dressing. The proposed mix aims for a creamy textured savory spread suitable for sandwiches.
Dorothy Tiegreen Guild met at the church for their annual vesper service Wednesday evening. Mrs. Lloyd Woosley opened with prayer. Mrs. C. W. Doyle welcomed members on the program. The Miracle of Love was presented by Esther Erickson Edward McGehee Glenn Shockey and Max Tharp with Mrs. Blaine Marks at the organ. traditional Christmas carols followed. The Rev. E. M. Pearson gave the benediction and about 100 people received refreshments afterwards.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen W C Nixon Lodge 276 and Ladies Auxiliary Ideal Lodge 401 host a Christmas program Sunday at 5 30 p m in the IOOF hall. A covered dish dinner is provided with meat by the lodges. Children will decorate a tree and visit Santa Claus before the program. Wilford Aday chairs the party.
Merle R. Henre, former Northwest Junior High instructor, petitions Wyandotte County District Court to determine if the Kansas City school board could reduce his retirement pay after he became Social Security eligible. The board reduced his pension from 158.69 to 79.35 dollars monthly following his 60th birthday, arguing under a 1955 law social security offsets apply. The attorney general recently ruled the board was correct. Henre's attorney called it a unique Kansas City case.
Victory Home Demonstration Unit met Tuesday afternoon with 16 members and two guests. Mrs. Glenn Hanson led the business meeting and noted a $104.50 Red Cross Drive total. Mrs. Barnett demonstrated gift wrapping as Mrs. Prosser joined the advisory board for a year.
The tissues tucked with engraved invitations should stay in place unless ink is dry enough to avoid smearing. Elbows on the table are now acceptable between courses, not during eating.
The Rotary Club Christmas party at the Tiege Hotel featured Charles H. Oldfather of Lawrence singing early American folk songs with guitar. The audience joined in rounds while Oldfather noted most tunes were unpublished and learned as a hobby.
A new Toastmasters club formed last night in the Memorial building with seven Chanute members and one from Humboldt. Initiates include City Manager R. J. Hayes and Police Chief Lige Matlock. meetings are planned for the second and fourth Wednesdays each month to develop public speaking skills. Demonstration talks aided by Fort Scott and Coffeyville clubs.
Half a century ago bedtime routines included warm beds and a neighborly recipe. The article gives Zilpha Pearson’s oatmeal cookie method with butter, sugar, molasses, spices, oats, nuts, raisins and chocolate bits baked at 325 for about 10 minutes.
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