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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1966
Page
3
Mrs. Juanita Stipp reports Pfc. Richard L. Stipp wounded in Viet Nam on November 19. He is to undergo chest surgery in January to remove a lodged bullet and has been awarded the Purple Heart. Ward 7 at Fitzsimons General Hospital is his address.
Miriam Circle of the Rebekah Lodge met Friday evening in the Odd Fellows Hall dining room for a Christmas party. Tables were decorated with a Christmas theme. Mrs. Lillian Marvin led the event. Desserts were served by hostesses Mrs. Lemuel Beal and Mrs. Harold Cooper to 21 members. Secret pals were revealed and devotions by Mrs. Ruth Erwin followed.
The Peace and Progress EH Unit elected officers at its Christmas meeting held at 25 S Western. New president Mrs Ervin Brune and fellow officers include vice president Mrs Paul A Taylor secretary Mrs Marion Wise treasurer Mrs Harley Knapp and public relations Mrs Charles Steinman. Twelve members and four guests attended.
The Merry Mothers Club held a Christmas luncheon at Mrs. Dwight Blackwood's home on West 3rd. The table featured a red candle and poinsettias with Santa Claus favors. Winners of the crazy bridge were Mrs. Francis Smittle, Mrs. Dwight Blackwood, Mrs. Melvin Willis, Mrs. Nancy Richards, Mrs. Cecil Daniels, and Mrs. Frank Baughn. Mrs. Blackwood won the door prize.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Holmes of Greenville South Carolina observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house on November 26. Their three children Kenneth Dorreene and Carl attended along with other relatives. They moved to Greenville ten years ago after his retirement from the Santa Fe Railroad. they were married in Chanute fifty years ago.
Four tables of bridge were played at the Country Club on Friday afternoon with winners Mrs. Keith Dodd, Mrs. Joe Sutcliffe, Mrs. Gail Malson, and Mrs. Charles Winckier. A luncheon for women will be held next Friday at 12 30 p.m. at the Club.
Mrs Edsel Noland of 912 S Plummer filed a police report noting the left front fender of her 1965 Oldsmobile was damaged Wednesday night while the car was parked at Main and Central.
A birthday gathering honored Mrs. Emma Herndon on reaching 75 and her granddaughter Mrs. Emma Lou Poffenbarger of Gas City on her 27th birthday. Attendees included Carl C. Young and Carl A. Young Jr and families, Willard Hasty and family, John Young, Loretta Young, Edith Morris, Norman Larkey and Ricky, Iola, and Herbert Dolen of Gas City.
New members Mrs. Jim Lusk Mrs. Terry Kimble and Mrs. John Orozco joined the Jaycee Wives at Mrs. Charles Myers home 1603 W 1th Last night The group sang happy birthday to Mrs Dexter Bloodworth and held Christmas games with winners Mrs David Murrow Mrs Ron Clifton Mrs John Rubow Mrs Lusk Mrs Delbert Winder and Mrs Orozco Refreshments were provided by members and served ending the event noting Rubow address 512 S Malcolm Jan 12.
Friday admissions include Mrs. Ralph Kepley of Humboldt for surgery, Mrs. Anna Carson of 705 S. Grant for medical, Curtis Whitaker of Elsmore for medical, and Mrs. James Pullman of Humboldt for medical. Dismissals include Mrs. James Rodgers of 301% N. Forest, Nicholas Chaney of 1902 S. Ashby, Mrs. Myrtle Moffatt of 302 S. Kansas, Mrs. Dean Billbe of R. 2, Joe Anderson of 420 S. Rutter, and Leonard Oswald of Yates Center.
Seventeen members and 13 guests attended the Senior Citizens meeting at Memorial Building for a covered dish dinner. New officers were elected: Myrtle Fletcher president Edith Bower vice president Ed Wolf secretary E. E. Lofgren treasurer Beulah Johnson pianist Henry Hill song leader. Christmas gift exchange followed. Next gathering set for December 23. Christian church women hosted.
Kansas State earns its best win of the young season as Roy Smith nears full health while Kansas remains undefeated behind Jo Jo White.
Harry C. Johnson 93 of Humboldt dies after long illness at Bryant Nursing Home. Survived by daughter Margaret White and son J. Paul Johnson, plus two sisters. Funeral Monday at Price Funeral Home with Rev. Vernon Cravens. burial Mount Hope Cemetery. Also notice of Orville Ernest Lain 43 of Cherryvale who died unexpectedly. He owned Pinky’s Plumbing and Electric, survived by wife Betty Wells, two sons Mike and Steve, daughter Linda, mother Elizabeth, and brother Cassious. service at Cherryvale Methodist Church. Harve Lewis Johnson 89 of Miltonvale dies at home. survived by wife Lena, daughter Leah Nixon, son Leslie W. Johnson, grandchildren. funeral Sunday at Phelps Funeral Home.
The memorial service for Walter J. Welch was held yesterday afternoon in Johnson Chapel with Rev. Robert A. Giezentanner officiating. Mrs. Edna Petterson played Beautiful Garden of Prayer. Floral attendants and bearers are listed. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Social calendar for Sunday December 11 1966 to Tuesday December 13 1966 lists Christmas dinners club meetings and PTA gatherings. Events include Rural Homemakers EH Unit dinner at 6 30 p m and Santa Fe Women's Federation at Carpenters Hall 2 p m plus numerous OES VFW and church circle meetings across local venues with Christmas luncheons noted.
The Willing Workers Sunday School Class of the First Methodist Church held a Christmas party last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Brown 105 North Highland. A covered dish turkey dinner was served and Christmas games were played with winners Mrs. Gary Manbeck Mrs. Danny Brown and John Pate.
Yesterday's readings show John Redmond at 1 036.00 feet and nearby reservoirs at 901.50 and 948.50 feet above sea level with normal conservation pool levels.
The 4 H Club News notes High Prairie Pioneers met at High Prairie church. Elaine Olson led singing. Christmas customs were shared by members. Joan Hutchison and Gloria Hutchison performed talks, Don Campbell demonstrated tree cutting, John Olson spoke on safety, Barbara Olson led parliamentary procedure. The group packed 11 Christmas boxes for elder community members. Refreshments followed.
Bacon wrapped chicken liver halves water chestnuts and pimiento stuffed olives are arranged on a shallow roasting pan and baked in a hot oven for about 20 minutes until hot through and bacon is crisp.
Instructions urge contacting the Tribune via phone for the carrier and provide an after hours number HE 1-3400 for reachability after 6 p.m.
Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer hold a two stroke edge in the PGA National team event at Palm Beach Gardens after two 63s and a 66. Doug Sanders and Al Besselink trail by two, while the Cupit brothers and Hebert duo chase with high scoring rounds. The decisive round tees off at 10 a.m. EST with a nationwide telecast planned.
The Chanute Tribune on Saturday December 10 1966 covers local news briefs, civic notices, and community events from Chanute Kansas. Readers find updates on prominent residents and upcoming Holiday season activities with concise reports and notices.
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