First Methodists form United Methodist Women
Women of the First Methodist Church held a service of celebration merging the Women’s Society of Christian Service and the Wesleyan Service Guild into United Methodist Women. Helen Reese elected president with officers Betts Manbeck and Clum. coordinators named. program themed Rejoice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodists
First Methodist Church
Floyd Naff
Women's Society of Christian Service
David German
Wesleyan Service Guild
United Methodist Women
Kent Dobson
Helen Reese
Freda Betts
Gary Manbeck
Duane Clum
Christmas Crassness and Ann Landers Letters Rise Up
A reader laments Christmas as a crass commercial culture and laments the Santa figure lost to marketing. The Bangkok World column and readers respond with guidance on handling family checks and a fraught visit from a Florida sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Bangkok
Thailand
William Kirchoff
Mommy
Santa Claus
Santa
Central Casting
Rein Deer
Idaho
Florida
Victory Extension Homemakers Luncheon Honors Christmas
The Victory Extension Homemakers Unit met at Mrs. R. F. Cornelson’s home for a covered dish Christmas luncheon. Members contributed gifts for a patient at Osawatomie State Hospital and shared Christmas feelings. Mrs. Wilbur Thompson installed new officers for the coming year. Attendees included 16 members and five guests: Mrs. Lois Carlson, Eric, Mmnes, Jerry Binnion, Dan Martin, Fern Reece and Lyle Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Extension Homemakers Unit
R. F. Cornelson
S. Highland
Osawatomie State Hospital
Wilbur Thompson
Lois Carlson
Eric
Mmnes
Jerry Binnion
Dan Martin
Fern Reece
Lyle Dean
Swedish Christmas described at First Baptist Church gathering
American Baptist Women met in the church parlor for a Christmas program titled Christmas in Sweden. Vendla Kjellander spoke on Swedish heritage and early settlers, Mrs. Grogan led devotions from John 1 14, and Ruth Circle offered a tasting tea with cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Earl Grogan
Wilma Hutchison
Vendla Kjellander
Sweden
Neosho County
Kjellander
Ruth Circle
Zion Lutheran Ladies Circle Salad Luncheon Report
Zion Lutheran Ladies Circle met Tuesday opening with Christmas carols. Mrs Irvin Lassman presented The Christmas Story and showed slides of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League convention in Mobile Alabama. The group adjourned to Rev David Mock's residence for a potluck salad luncheon with 10 members and 5 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Ladies Circle
Irvin Lassman
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
Mobile
Ala
David Mock
W. Main
Mmes
Pearl Nelson
Arita Nelson
Lita Dickey
Dorothy Mog
Shirley Mangine
Chaincomers Tour Neosho County Campus
Welcome Wagon Club met in Stoltz Hall at Neosho County Community Junior College on Thursday. Dean Erik Conard led a campus tour highlighting the Chapman library collection and the student lounge. Hostesses were Mrs Jeanne Junod and Mrs Carol Greenway. The next meeting will feature a salad luncheon and a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaincomers
Welcome Wagon Club
Stoltz Hall
Neosho County Community
Drama club excursion to Kansas City
Chanute Senior High School drama club took 42 students and sponsors Doug and Mrs. McDonald plus Elizabeth Pieper to Tiffany's Attic in Kansas City for a Never Too Late dinner theater show. The trip, possibly the last long-distance field event, drew praise for student conduct in the dining room and noted the bus traveling at 50 miles an hour being passed by traffic near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chanute Senior High School
Drama Club
Doug McDonald
Elizabeth Pieper
Couple wed in Lola rites at Allen County Courthouse
Martha Boman and Chris McKinney exchanged marriage vows in Lola at the Allen County Courthouse on November 23. Wichita Judge Leslie Norton officiated in his chambers at 3 p.m. The couple resides in Iola. the bride is a 1972 Iola High School graduate and attends Allen County Community Junior College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Boman
Chris McKinney
Allen County
Lola
Richard Boman
Doyle McKinney
S. Garfield
Alverta Yakle
Wichita
Leslie Norton
John Saving
Saving
Kyle Saving
Iola
Iola High School
Allen County Community Junior College
Chanute Senior High School
20th Century program explores Christmas memories
The 20th Century Study Club met at Mrs. P. B Darlington's home at 511 N. Evergreen to observe Christmas. Mrs. John Walters gave devotions from Luke 2 and I John while reading Moore's Night Before Christmas and Van Allen's Santa Claus tale. Members shared memories or seasonal readings, and the gathering ended with a gift exchange. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Lila Mee and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Study Club
P. B
Darlington
N. Evergreen
John Walters
Moore
van Allen
Santa Claus
Water on radiator provides humidity
Dear Heloise shares low cost humidity tricks for homes and skin health. A ring mold in a register with a wick from cloth raises indoor moisture, while cloths can be refreshed in vinegar to remove lime. The letter also notes dry air worsens wrinkles and skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Southeast Kansas Bottle and Relic Club Forms
The Southeast Kansas bottle and Relic Club at North Malcolm Community Center approved its constitution and bylaws at its second meeting. Officers are Bill Lock president Mary Maslanka vice president Janet Lewis treasurer Lavon Hoppus Erie secretary. Meetings are the first Wednesday each month and hobbyists are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Kansas
North Malcolm Community Center
Bill Lock
Mary Maslanka
Janet Lewis
Lavon Hoppus
Erie
New Citizen Faron Moses Born to Morales Family
A newborn citizen named Faron Moses, son of Mr. and Mrs Vincent Morales, was born on October 23 at 406 East 12th. The family resides at that address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faron Moses
Vincent Morales
E. 12Th
Social calendar lists December meetings and club notes
Tuesday December 11 features Ruth Circle dinner at First Baptist Church and Esther Circle at Otterbein United Methodist with details for many local groups. December 12 includes Colfax Baptist Women and Tioga events, plus diverse clubs meeting at churches, hotels, and community centers with times and host names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Circle
First Baptist Church
Esther Circle
Otterbein United Methodist Church
Lola Edwards
S. Grant
Colfax American Baptist
Myron Cooper
Noble Grand Club
Nellie Stevens
Professional Women’s Club
Tioga Hotel
Martha Circle
Jennie Nelson
W. 7Th
Neosho Valley Coin Club
Memorial Building
Sorghum Valley Grange
St. Margaret's Chapter
Grace Episcopal Church
Men of
Westview Baptist Church
Tioga Extension Homemakers Unit
Gordon Barker
Christian Women’s Fellowship
First Christian Church
International Brotherhood Electrical Workers
Carpenters Hall
Rainbow Division Veterans
Osage Village
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Orville Kepley
Christian Personhood
Art Holmes
Harold Cutrell
Forest Richardson
Crass
Sister
Victory Unit
Zion Lutheran Circle
Chaincomers Tour Campus
Lola Rites
L. E. Kreider
Lila Mee
Kari B
Anne Boehmer
Peggie Curtis
W. 4Th
Ladies of the
N. Steuben
United Transportation Union Carpenters Hall
Deborah
W. Fred Bower
Grant Avenue
Baptist
Jana Rush
E. Main
Elwoweary
North K.ihcolm
Chamute
Meotor Bank - Wain & Garfield
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