Music program brightens WSCS meeting at First United Methodist
Stanley Purvis directed a quartet of high school girls Diane Lassman Becky Black Nancy Allison and Cindy Robertson in modern songs and Christmas carols at the WSCS gathering in the church fellowship hall. Mrs David Robinson announced the program read a Christmas Ideals story and a poem One Ticket to Bethlehem. About 60 attendees including guests Mrs Ed Noland Mrs Merton Jeanes and Clyde Russell attended the covered dish luncheon and table decor reflected a Christmas theme.
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Stanley Purvis
WSCS
Fellowship Hall
First United Methodist Church
Diane Lassman
Becky Black
Nancy Allison
Cindy Robertson
David Robinson
Bethlehem
Helen Reese
Devo
H. W. Lewis
Art Hubble
Guy McKisson
Friendship Circle
Rachel Circle
Howard McNeal
Grace
John Mull
Robinson
Mmes
Ed Noland
Merton Jeanes
Clyde Russell
Pamela Sue Byers Engaged To Thomas Dicks
Mr and Mrs Donald Byers announce the engagement of their daughter Pamela Sue Byers to Thomas Dicks son of Mr and Mrs Fred Dicks Jr The couple are Chanute High School graduates of 1968 and plan a future together Neosho County Community Junior College student and Santa Fe Railway employee quoted no wedding date set
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Donald Byers
W. Oak
Pamela Sue Byers
Thomas Dicks
Fred Dicks Jr
S. Gretchen
Miss Byers
Chanute High School
Neosho County
The Bible Quiz on Dignity and Daily Life
A short quiz style note contrasts past and future, cites Leviticus and Luke, asks which apostle carried a weapon and where Jonah prayed, and praises four correct answers while noting three correct as good.
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City
David
Abel
Cain
Jonah
Meaning of Gifts Topic at WMS Meeting
The First Church of God First Methodist WMS held a Thursday lesson on the meaning of gifts led by Rev. Minnie Thompson. Plans for a Christmas dinner were made and $50 donated to Christ's Birthday fund while a Corpus Christi mission received gifts. Penny-day calendars were collected and 14 members plus a guest attended. Mrs. Adams won the door prize. next meeting features a Christmas dinner and gift exchange December 17 at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
Church of God
Minnie Thompson
Joe Adams
S. Forest
Christ’s Birthday Fund
Corpus Christi
Tex
Effie Simon
Christmas Boxes Delivered by Circle Of Lutheran Church
The Zion Lutheran Ladies circle met at the church for a 1 o'clock luncheon with fourteen members and seven children. Mrs. Irvin Lassman gave devotions and read a Christmas story, and Mrs. Kenneth Hasty led the dedication of the mite boxes. The circle delivered Christmas boxes of food packed by the senior citizens after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Ladies Circle
Irvin Lassman
Kenneth Hasty
Circle
Symbolic Meaning Of Advent Wreath Taught At St Anne’s Chapter
Mrs. Dorothy Wilson presided at the St. Anne’s chapter meeting held at 106 S Forest with 15 members present. Rev James Peters spoke on the symbolic meaning of the Advent wreath and Mrs Wilson delivered a lesson titled A Silver Star over a Manger with devotions from Psalm 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Wilson
St. Anne’s
Claire Christie
S. Forest
Margaret Bloomheart
James Peters
Peters
Wilson
Mrs McDowell Hosts Chapter DD PEO Meeting
Chapter DD of PEO met with Mrs. G W McDowell at 1002 S Tennessee on Thursday afternoon. Following dessert, Mrs. Jerry Steele led the program and Mrs. Ed Rideau, president, conducted the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peo
G. W. McDowell
S. Tennessee
Jerry Steele
Ed Rideau
WMA Meeting Led by Mrs Grogan at United Brethren Church
Mrs Grogan hosted and presided as president at the WMA of the United Brethren in Christ Church Wednesday afternoon. The lesson Send the Light to Germany was given by Mrs Arthur Garrison, who also led devotions Mary the Mother of Jesus. Carols were sung, gifts exchanged, and Mrs C E Rains won the door prize with guests Mrs Mary Rutherford and Mrs Willis Taylor attending. nine prayer-band members met before the business session.
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Germany
Arthur Garrison
WMA
The
United Brethren In Christ
4 H Club News At Zion Lutheran Church Meeting
Becky Black led a Monday 4 H meeting at Zion Lutheran with seven teens answering roll by singing a Christmas song and placing gifts in a pinata for Neosho Memorial Hospital children. Officers reported Kiwanis donated an electric roaster, Rooster Club results, pins were awarded, and plans for caroling and a Christmas party were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky Black
Zion Lutheran Church
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Miss Black
Ervin Brune
Kiwanis Club
G. E. Roberts
Safety Committee
Lillian Roberts
Diane Lassman
Miss Lassman
Diane Brinkman
Mari Lassman
Tim Boone
Scout Pack 100 Webelos Open Meeting at Otterbein Church
Lonnie Carpenter led the pledge to start the meeting at Otterbein United Methodist Church. A revised holiday schedule listed Dec 7 10 am Dec 10 6 30 pm Dec 14 10 am and Dec 17 6 30 pm. Scouts gathered craftsman badge materials and began surprise Christmas gifts for parents to be presented at the December pack meeting. The Cub Scout promise was recited to conclude the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webelos Lonnie Carpenter
Pledge of Allegiance
Otterbein United Methodist Church
WCCC Dinner Honors Guests
The Women’s Council of the Christian Church held a Christmas dinner in the church basement with a turkey meal and decorations. Guests included Mmes. Tom Drake, Eddie Miller, W. D. Hempen, W. T. Swinney, George Pickering, Ruby Pfeifer, Lewis Eagle, Roy Fiscus, Truman Finley, Junior Robinson, Irene Childs and Misses Frances Bursch and Karen Decker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Women’s Council of the Christian Church
Mmes
Tom Drake
Eddie Miller
W. D. Hempen
W. T. Swinney
Geroge Pickering
Ruby Pfeifer
Lewis Eagle
Roy Fiscus
Truman Finley
Junior Robinson
Irene Childs
Frances Bursch
Karen Decker
Social Calendar for Santa Fe Groups and Meetings
Community events and meetings listed for December 9 and 10. Includes Santa Fe Women’s Federation, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxilia ry, St. Cecilia Music Club, Ladies of the GAR, OES groups, Rebecca Circle, Esther Circle, Zion Lutheran Service Guild, WSCS groups, Chanute Textile Banner Club, and multiple club luncheons and readings with times and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Women's Federation
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
St. Cecilia Music Club
Ladies of the Gar
M. O. Carta
Rebecca
Otterbein United Methodist Church
Esther
Lola Mae Edwards
S. Grant
Zion Lutheran Service Guild
Big Creek Methodist Church
WSCS
Quest Club
D. C. Beach
W. Main
Public Thanks Sign Costs Ernie Burdine $100
Oklahoma City AP report notes Ernie Burdine Jr. leased a billboard and posted a sign thanking President Johnson for lifelong service. The sign reportedly cost $100.
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Oklahoma City
Ernie Burdine Jr
President Johnson
Ernie
It's Mom's Christmas Too
Heloise shares holiday harmony tips for busy families as women gather to cook, dishwash, and celebrate together. Family roles split chores, with kids helping set the table and teens handling dishes, creating a warm communal Christmas ritual.
Odense EHU Installs Officers
Odense Extension Homemakers unit held a noon turkey dinner with Mrs. Ward Corbett as host. Mrs. Loy Reinhart installed officers for 1969 including President Mrs. Harry Lindberg and Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Corbett.
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Osawatomie State Hospital
John Chaffee
WMS Meets at Grant Avenue Baptist Church
Grant Avenue Baptist Church WMS met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Esther Erickson giving a love gift dedication. Letters of appreciation from Bacone College and Murrow Children's Home were read. Mrs. Warner Tiegreen sang with Mrs. Blaine Marks accompanying. The book Christmas Is Always by Dale Evans and Roy Rogers was reviewed by Mrs. Frank Hotchkiss. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. J. R. Hale. hostesses were Mrs. Joe Thurman and Mrs. Vernon Youngberg.
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Harold Neptune
Grant Avenue Baptist Church
WMS
Esther Erickson
Bacone College
Murrow Children’s Home
Warner Tiegreen
Little Lord Jesus
Blaine Marks
Dale Evans
Roy Rogers
Frank Hotchkiss
J. R. Hale
Joe Thurman
Vernon Youngberg
Light Is Come Lesson Stimulates Methodist Meeting
In Buffalo the United Methodist Church hosted a Tuesday afternoon session for women with the theme The Light Is Come. Leader names include Mrs. Harry Orendorff and Mrs. Charles Anderson. Mrs. Calvin Clinesmith opened with prayer. They voted to send Together magazine to three hospitals and the Toronto honor camp, sent gifts to the Children’s Service League and the Philippines, and appointed Mrs. Carl Stoll and Mrs. J. L. Walker to run the bazaar.
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Buffalo
United Methodist Church
Mmes
Harry Orendorff
Charles Anderson
M. J. Clough
W. C. Follmer
W. D. Hempen
Ruby Robertson
M. Kamm
Oleg Apt
Glenn Uden
Lawrence Brock
Claude Krepps
J. L. Walker
John States
Calvin Clinesmith
Toronto
Children’s Service League
Philippines
Carl Stoll
Barracks Meet at Veterans Hall in Yates Center
Yates Center Woodson Barracks No. 2621 and auxiliary met in the Veterans Hall for their first daytime gathering. A noon covered dish dinner preceded the business session which included installation of officers.
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Yates Center
Woodson Barracks
Veterans Hall
Turley VanWinkle Nuptials in Iola
Christina Jo Turley and Orville Eugene VanWinkle married Nov 30 in a double ring ceremony at First Christian Church Iola. The couple will reside at 319 N Kansas. the groom works at Alcorn.
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Christina Jo Turley
Orville Eugene VanWinkle
First Christian Church
Iola
Donald Hood
Church Fellowship Hall
Wilma van Winkle
Sharon Tanner
Wichita
Jill Turley
Janie Stout
Emporia
Ozarks
Kansas
Alcorn
Christmas Circles Review Gifts and New Officers
Circles meet in the church parlor for Christmas readings including The Gifts of the Wise Men and Three Gifts from the Magi. Mrs. Toland to chair in 1969, gifts given to circle leaders, luncheon served, 18 members and 5 guests attend, new officers to be installed at a 9:30 a.m. coffee on Wednesday.
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Edwin Rideau
C. D. Nelson
Toland
W. O. Hensley
D. A. Finney
Dright McCreight
Circle
Stuart Hoofnagle
T. C. Boman
George Garrison
Circle Three
Floyd Kelley
Pakistan
Adeline Fortney
Jim Gilbreath
Luke
Merle Estes
Barbara Blackwood
Dear Ann Landers responds to anonymous readers
A collage of Ann Landers letters addresses genetics and nose jobs, teen rebellion, and a plea to reprint a generation gap answer. Advice cites that predicting genes is folly and urges understanding teens’ world, with a final note offering to reprint the generation gap guidance.
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Heloise
Ann Landers
Mrs Thomas Hosts Alpha Chi BSP Christmas Meeting
Twenty three members of Alpha Chi and Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Dave Thomas home for a brief business session. Reports covered the doll house project and adopting a family for Christmas. Secret sisters will exchange gifts at the December 18 party hosted by Mrs. Brazil.
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Alpha Chi Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Dave Thomas
S. Rutter
Jim Oehlert
Tom Brazil
S. Highland
Don Elder
Bob McGregor
Zona Papst
Wayne Summers
Summers
Friendly Thimble Club Holds Yule Dinner
The Friendly Thimble Club hosted a Christmas dinner and gift exchange at Mrs. Charles Tripp's home with six members and a guest Mrs. Jennie Freeman attending. A short business meeting followed and the group scheduled the January 1 gathering at Mrs. Lois Ard's residence.
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Thimble Club
Charles Tripp
Jennie Freeman
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