Social Scene Briefs Roundup From Rainbow District
Community notices list luncheons and gatherings in Central and nearby venues. Miriam Circle of Rebekah Lodge hosts a dinner and party at Odd Fellow's hall. ACT Auxiliary holds a gift exchange at 105 S. Allen. Senior Citizens meet for dinner and exchange at Memorial building. Wilson class at Methodist church runs sewing and quilting from 10 am to 4 pm. Hobby club meets at 21 N. Lafayette with a 2 pm start. TOPS Determineties gather at Sawyer hall at 1 30 pm. Devoted Mother's club hosts a gift exchange at 308 Wilson at 1 15 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Hdu
C. G. Shippy
Central
Miriam Circle
Rebekah Lodge
John Walter
S. Allen
Memorial Building
M. Wilson
T. O. Ward
N. Lafayette
Sawyer Hall
Albert Benson
Wilson
Athenaeum Club Seeks Gifts for Nursing Home Patients
The Athenaeum met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. W. A. Woodring’s home in Woodring Place with 15 members present. Mrs. H. C. Miller led as president. plans were made to bring gifts to the next meeting. Woodring gave the meditation Christian Living while Mrs. C. C. Taylor presented Art in the News. Refreshments followed. The next gathering is December 19 with Mrs. Harry Lewis hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athenaeum
W. A. Woodring
H. C. Miller
McCune Man Heads Gem and Mineral Society
The Chanute Gem and Mineral Society elected officers for the coming year led by James Comer of McCune as president with Junior Fritz as vice president and Blanche Hollingsworth as secretary treasurer. A field trip to hunt crystal specimens was planned and a Christmas party set for December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute Gem and Mineral Society
Memorial Building
James Comer
McCune
Junior Fritz
Blanche Hollingsworth
Perryton
Tex
Hank Andre
Iola
Leo Ebersole
Wichita
Joe Maples
Brad Wheeler
Railroad Auxiliary Installs Officers
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen met Tuesday in Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Richard Sandage was initiated. Mrs. Axel Anderson installed the new officers. Retiring president Mrs. L. J. Stevens hosted a Christmas party for officers and members with a decorated table and handmade gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Railroad
Odd Fellows Hall
Robert Willan
Richard Sandage
Axel Anderson
L. J. Stevens
G. E. Barker
Ruby Shelby-Heinz
Colorado Springs
Colo
Willan
Ray Walker
Frank McBeath
Favorite Crochet pattern for children 4 to 10 years old
Crochet set in white with colored flowers, pattern 7129. Instructions for sizes 4 to 10 years. Send thirty-five cents plus 5 cents per pattern for first class mail to The Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept. Box 163 New York. Include name, address, zone, and pattern number. Catalog offers 200 designs in 1962 Needlecraft Catalog. Send 25 cents now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brooks
Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept. P
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N. Y
WEVER
Rainbow for Girls Meeting Plans Roaring Twenties Dance
Rainbow for Girls met at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening with Susan Wasser as worthy advisor. Plans were announced for a January Roaring Twenties dance and a gift exchange at the next meeting, with the next initiation also set for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Susan Wasser
Miss Wasser
Who's Who Club Meets With Mrs Foster Myers
The Who's Who club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Foster Myers at 508 W. 7th, presided by Mrs. L. F. Erickson. Seven members answered roll call. Mrs. M. C. Taylor led a lesson on Alaska. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is scheduled for December 18 with Mrs. Zack Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Who's Who
Foster Myers
W. 7Th
L. F. Erickson
M. C. Taylor
Alaska
Zack Baker
Mrs Trussell Hosts Sorosis Club Meeting
The Sorosis club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. I. E. Trussell at 1029 W Main. Mrs. L. O. Funk presided. Mrs. Myra Brobst delivered the devotion "Search for the Disciples" as twelve members recalled Christmas memories. Mrs. J. E. Bradford shared a true Christmas story from her time at the Wilson County Home in Fredonia. A dessert course was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Club
I. E. Trussell
W. Main
L. O. Funk
Myra Brobst
J. E. Bradford
Wilson County
Fredonia
Grant Avenue WMS Meets at Grant Avenue Baptist
The Women's Missionary Society of Grant Avenue Baptist Church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Robert Cox presiding. Roy Marks played a medley on piano as Mrs. Blaine Marks delivered the Christmas story. Mrs. Harold Neptune spoke on Happy Birthday Jesus and Mrs. Leo Cox read A Christmas Meditation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of
Grant Avenue Baptist Church
Robert Cox
Glen Shockey
Roy Marks
Blaine Marks
Harold Neptune
Lord Jesus
Leo Cox
B. F. Sherbenou
Campus Center Fund
Manhattan
Ralph Toland
Mmes
Joe Thurman
Paul Whitworth
Gilbert Ranz
Signe Anderson
Grant Avenue Guild Meets in Church
The Dorothy Tiegreen Guild of Grant Avenue Baptist church met Monday evening with Mrs. Max Tharp presiding. Officers elected: president Mrs. C. W. Doyle, vice president Mrs. J. L. Haines, secretary-treasurer Mrs. Ray Spencer, assistant secretary treasurer Mrs. Vernon Youngberg. Re memorance committee names Mrs. Gene Webber and Mrs. Leo Cox. A Christmas offering was taken for Bocone orphanage in Muskogee Oklahoma. Hostesses served refreshments to 15 members and three guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Tiegreen Guild
Grant Avenue Baptist Church
Max Tharp
C. W. Doyle
J. L. Haines
Ray Spencer
Vernon Youngberg
Gene Webber
Leo Cox
Bocone
Muskogee
Oklo
Mmes. C. A. Patton
Webber and
Tharp
Hugo Larson
E. M. Pearson
Birthday Luncheon By Friendly Thimble Club Honors Members
The Friendly Thimble club met for a birthday luncheon with Mrs. Charles Tripp. Mrs. Stratton presided and was re elected president with Tripp as vice president and treasurer and J B Taylor as secretary and reporter. Ed Braschler and Carrie Deck were honored on their birthdays and a Christmas gift exchange was held. The gathering closed with the Lord's Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Thimble Club
Charles Tripp
S. Washington
Bertha Stratton
Ole Ball
Husbands Are Guests Of First Baptist WMS
The First Baptist church missionary society met with husbands as guests on Wednesday evening. Group singing opened the meeting followed by devotions on Jesus' Example in Reaching People. Mrs Homer Waggoner and Mrs Earl Grogan led the program with a book review, and Rev Ray J Hutchison offered the closing prayer. Refreshments were served to 28 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Homer Waggoner
Earl Grogan
Jesus
Jack Coats
Ray J. Hutchison
Mrs Klingner Hosts Culture Club Tea in Chanute
Mrs. Oliver Klingner of 1207 W. 5th hosted the Chanute Culture Club Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. C. C. DeBolt presiding. The holiday tea drew 13 members and guest Wee Flynn of Kansas City. A tape recounting the club’s 50 year history featured Mrs. Jessie Montague. music included Space Age Santa Claus and Christmas Bells Are Ringing by Sister Madelevn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Klingner
W. 5Th
Chanute Culture Club
C. C. DeBolt
Wee Flynn
Kansas City
Jessie Montague
Dave Petterson
Sister Madelevn
Dorothy Ditmars
Mrs. Petterson
WSCS Christmas Luncheon Hosted by First Methodist Church
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church met for a covered dish luncheon with Mary circle in charge. Mrs. Harry Lewis presided as president. An offering supported a Peru missionary project sponsored by the conference. Mrs. Robert Briley and Mrs. Homer Erickson led the program with a Christmas theme. The high school junior college vocal group performed under Harold Tarpley, featuring a quartet led by Roy Marks and Niles Plummer with Dick Anders and Seth Gray and Billie Whitworth. A brass quartet conducted by Leland Clapson also played. Members included George Wheat, David Oyler, Chris Coots and Jim Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Mary Circle
Hans Herold
Mike Herold
Harry Lewis
Peru
Robert Briley
Homer Erickson
Vocale
Harold Tarpley
Roy Marks
Niles Plummer
Seth Gray
Dick Anders
Billie Whitworth
Leland Clapson
George Wheat
David Oyler
Chris Coots
Jim Evans
Christmas Party By Railroad Trainmen
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Ladies Auxiliary Lodges 401 and 276 announce their annual children's Christmas program on Sunday. G. D. Turner reports the event with all trainmen and auxiliary children invited to attend at Odd Fellows hall for tree decorating led by Santa Claus. A covered dish dinner follows, then a children’s program, with committees led by A. M. Benson and the Aday and Barnett families handling registration and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Ladies Auxiliary
G. D. Turner
Odd Fellows Hall
Santa Claus
A. M. Benson
Wilford Aday
Walter Aday
J. F. Barnett
Past Matrons Club Christmas Party at Kay Hotel
The Past Matron's Club of Sun flower charter Order of the Eastern Star met for its annual Christmas dinner. Mrs. L. J. Longest led the meeting and slides of the Holy Land were shown. New officers named are Lois Cady president Bert Hargrove vice president and Joe Rensing secretary. Gift exchange followed with 22 members and three guests. Next meeting set with Mrs. Edith Palen January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club of Sunflower
Order of the Eastern Star
Kay Hotel
L. J. Longest
Ray J. Hutchison
Holy Land
Lois Cady
Bert Hargrove
Joe Rensing
Cady
Longest
Mrs James Read Honored With Shower
Mrs James Read received a layette shower Wednesday afternoon at 1806 S Highland hosted by Mrs Rudy Stanfield. Gifts in a bassinette were given to the honoree, with poinsettias on the refreshment table and a guest list including Mmes Tom Read Buffalo Harold Winans Eric W R Malcolm Gerald Frederick Walter Myers Charles Waggoner Robert Hurford Donald Puckett Howard Webb Leo Felkins Wayne Sample William Hosselt Ray Smith and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Read
Rudy Stanfield
S. Highland
Read
Mmes
Tom Read
Buffalo
Harold Winans
Eric
W. R. Malcolm
Gerald Frederick
Walter Myers
Charles Waggoner
Robert Hurford
Donald Puckett
Howard Webb
Leo Felkins
Wayne Sample
William Hosselt
Ray Smith
Mines
Tom Drake
Leslie Klauman
Rural
Iola
Herschel Frankenberry
Wilma Witten
Cora Henderson
Morgan Murrah
Bill Smittle
Billie Ogle
Rollin Hutton
Dear Ann Landers Letters on Family Strife and Theft
A reader reports a sister in law who steals at home with her husband returning items for stores. Another writes of a mother who sacrifices for relatives and gets no help. A man recalls an alcoholic wife and the failed belief marriage would cure her, asking for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Mother Jones
Granny
Bhief
Reaves Setter Vows In Humboldt Church
Dorothy Fae Reaves and Paul Andrew Setter wed at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Humboldt in a 10 o'clock ceremony on November 25. Rev. Leroy J. Downs officiated. Both sets of parents listed are Humboldt residents. the couple are Humboldt High School graduates with Setter attending Chanute Junior College and now reside on R. 2 in Humboldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Fae Reaves
Edmund N. Reaves
Humboldt
Paul Andrew Setter
Andrew Setter
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Leroy J. Downs
Setter
Humboldt High School
Chanute Junior College
R. 2
Vocabulary Quiz on War Language and Feigned Actions
Answers include pronunciation guides for immolation and blagard, with definitions. The term immolation means sacrifice or offering up as victims and is pronounced im oh lay shun with the accent on the third syllable. A word beginning with fe that means to pretend is feign.
Baptist Class Christmas Dinner At Presbyterian Church
The Cheerful Workers class of First Baptist met Tuesday evening in the Presbyterian church for a Christmas dinner attended by 39. Retiring president Mrs. Fred Brandon and officers led the event. Invocations and devotions were given, and readings were shared. Gifts were presented to teachers and leaders, with members receiving gifts from the Christmas tree. Guests included Mrs. Hutchison, Mrs. Hemphill, and Mrs. Hosea Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
Fred Brandon
Ray J. Hutchison
B. F. Wyatt
Christ
Mildred Ennis
John Hemphill
Joe Jackson
Orville Nickerson
E. J. McCandless
Brandon
Mmes
Junior Fritz
Ennis
Jackson
Mmes, Hutchison
Hemphill
Hosea Jones
First War Groups Hold Yale Dinner and Meeting
World War I Auxiliary and Barracks met Monday in the Memorial building for a turkey dinner provided by the barracks. Rev. Hershel Straw offered the invocation. Mrs. Joe Jackson presided at the auxiliary meeting and welcomed new members Mrs. Olive Welch and Mrs. Hattie Hinkle. Officers will be elected and installed at the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Building
Hershel Straw
Joe Jackson
Olive Welch
Hattie Hinkle
Fd McAlexander
Rose Paine
Pittsburg
Parsons
Will Rensick
Mike Mueller
Moran
Parsons Group
Mmes. Lee Wolf
H. A. Doty
Fay Cloyd
English usage and pronunciation questions
Identify the grammar issue in the sentence about policy differences, provide the standard English wording, and give the correct pronunciation. The misspelled word among Adequate admittance adherance adjutant admissible is adherance.
Menu Suggestions Cranberry Pear Pandowdy
A cranberry pear pandowdy recipe with cranberries and pears simmered till half done, then baked with eight biscuit topping mounds. Ingredients include water sugar tapioca lemon juice vanilla and salt. biscuit topping blends flour baking powder salt and butter with milk.
Weddings News Value and Reporting Rules
The Tribune encourages wedding reports but requires prompt submission to the woman's editor. Items should appear the day after the ceremony or within two days, with brief forms for out of town events. Include sender name and phone. submit reports and photos by the next business day. Early settlers made pumpkin soup stew pudding bread and griddle cakes as well as pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Vilas Homebuilders hold year start meeting at Bethel
The Vilas Homebuilders Demonstration Unit met Tuesday in Bethel Lutheran for a covered dish luncheon and meeting. Sixteen members attended as Christmas carols were sung and new officers installed including president Mrs Jess Olson and vice president Mrs Marvin Olson. Gifts were sent to the State Hospital at Osawatomie and a donation made to the Wilson County Fair Association. Hostesses were Mrs Joseph Adelgren Mrs Jess Olson and Mrs Oscar Larson. Earlton group met in Fellowship Hall with lesson on The Angel's Message Jesus Christ the Light of the World and The Angel's Point of View presented by members. ten members were served refreshments by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VILAS
Vilas Homebuilders Home Demonstration Unit
Bethel Lutheran Church
Jess Olson
Marvin Olson
Robert Black
Galen Thorsell
Everett Olson
Olson
Earlton
Women’s Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Fellowship Hall
Dean Dighero
Alva McLaren
Xenia Osborn
Jesus Christ
Mmes. McLaren
S. T. Walkley
Dighero
Modern Etiquette Q A on hand greeting and grapes
A woman may offer her hand or abstain as she feels the meeting. Remove grape seeds discreetly with fingers, never dropping them on the plate. The groom pays for the bride's bouquet while the bride’s family covers the attendants flowers.
Arunta Tribe Endures Cold Revealing Heat Tolerance
United States researchers led by Dr. H. T. Hammell of the University of Pennsylvania report that the Arunta aborigines of Australia possess an innate capacity to tolerate body cooling, demonstrated while sleeping naked in freezing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
United States Office of Naval Research
H. T. Hammell
University of Pennsylvania
Yes Virginia Is a Classic Santa Claus Letter Tale
A 1897 New York Sun editorial replies to Virginia O Hanlon eight year old reader about Santa Claus. Francis P Church declares Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus and his words endure as a timeless Christmas message celebrating love generosity and childhood hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia O'Hanlon
Santa Claus
New York Sun
Francis P. Church
Virginia
Church
Limited War Weapons Improvement Urged by Shoup
Gen David M Shoup Marine Corps commandant urged U S industry to boost limited war arms at the 43rd annual industrial preparedness meeting of the American Ordinance Association He called for longer range faster firing more accurate naval guns or missiles and lethal non nuclear ammunition He received the Blandy gold medal named for Adm William H P Blandy for naval ordnance service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David M. Shoup
Marine Corps
Shoup
The
American Ordnance Association
Association
Blandy
Naval Ordnance
Adm
William H. P. Blandy
Navy
Bureau of Ordnance
Man in Los Angeles Robbery Cited Personal Woes
Henry Kramer 66 walked into Security First National Bank in downtown Los Angeles and demanded cash with a note. He told the teller to call police and was booked on suspicion of robbery, citing long hours and financial strain from running a Baltimore corner grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Henry Kramer
Security First National Bank
Kramer
Baltimore
The
Istore
Pattern Catalog Invitation for 125 Styles to Sew
Readers are invited to send fifty cents in coins for pattern style numbers from the Chanute Tribune Pattern Department. The catalog promises 100 styles to sew with 135 sizes and asks for name and address with tone site and style number.
Convicts Won’t Add More Bad Habits
The North Carolina Prison Commission voted to allow inmates to view crime movies and revoke prison officials’ censoring of nighttime TV. Member M. B. Davis said the move protects inmates from harms beyond family protection. Lee Bounds noted crime-law narratives may have a moral impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh, N.C
North Carolina Prison Commission
Commission
M. B. Davis
Madison Avenue
Lee Bounds
The
Institute of Government
Advertising Is Your Guide to Safe Buying Adv
A compact consumer feature explains how advertising helps shoppers compare prices and protect against scams. It highlights checking return policies, reading fine print, and seeking reputable brands for informed purchases.
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Dial Tribune
Athenaeum Club
Woodring Home
Railroad Auxiliary
Mrs. Trussell
Grant Avenue
Grant Avenue Guild
First Baptist Wms
Johnson's
Chanute
Mrs. Klingner
Culture Club
WSCS
Mrs. James Read
Ann Lencers
Chanute Tribune
Reaves
Humboldt Church
Yale
Chanute Senior High School Drum and Bugle Corps
ClotHing Lab
Chanute High School
Self Service
Coats
Wilsons Clothiers
Sara Wilson
Sylvia Wilson
Aod
Marion Martin
Westith St
Marian Martin
Chanute Optimist Club
Central Park
S. Forest
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