Wellington Woman Nurse for 50 Years
Edna Metcalf, honored for nearly five decades in nursing, began training in 1912, served in Elmira New York and Williamsport Pennsylvania, and spent 42 years in Wellington before joining bloodmobile visits. She served as Army nurse in 1918 1919 and later rose to hospital leadership roles in Wellington and St Luke's. She married John Metcalf in 1922. Her hobby is knitting and she continues assisting in public health work.
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Wellington
Williamsport
Social Scene Highlights Big Creek Meetings Dec 12 1941
Local clubs across Big Creek and Chanute area host meals luncheons and study sessions December 12 13 with groups such as WSCS Village Creek CES Masonic Temple and Round Table Study. Officers elected at First Baptist Christmas party include Mrs John Oglesbee president and Ruth Erwin Myrtle Fletcher secretaries with 29 members and 2 guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Creek
WSCS
Big Creek Church
Peor
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
Memorial Building
M. R. Wilson
Evergreen
Village Creek
Hulda Parker
Soresis Club
Myre Bropst
Highland
John Nelson
St. Lerson
W. E. Wilson
Mapie Leatres
Robert Williams
H. Rideau
W. Éth
Art and Literature Club
Cort Pate
S$ Highland
Chanute Textile Paint Club
Carpentershel
Miss Adams
Vickie Rauhoff
Noble Grand Club
UCT Auxiliary Teems at Christmas Party
The United Commercial Travelers Auxiliary held a Christmas gathering led by Mrs. John Walters at 105 S. Allen. A prayer was read, a Christmas dinner for council and auxiliary was announced with Edward M. Rose and Victor Dickens as speakers, a gift exchange occurred, and monthly meetings were set for the first Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Chi
Beta Sigma
Bill Morgen
Western
Roosevelt Pta
J. §. Jones
Highland
United Commercial Travelers Council
Tioga Hotel
Kenneth Cumings
Plummer
Christian Women's Fellowship
Chrristian Church
Esther Group
Eus
United Commercial Travelers Auxiliary
John Walters
S. Allen
Walters
S. D. Propst
Peter Marshall
Edward M. Rose
State International
UCT
Victor Dickens
Wichita
Miriam Circle Hosts Annual Turkey Dinner at Odd Fellows Hall
The Miriam circle of the Rebekah lodge met Friday night for its annual turkey dinner. Mrs Ralph Burghart presided and led the group in singing Silent Night. The tables featured a Christmas theme and the event proceeded with festive remarks.
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Miriam
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Ralph Burghart
Miss Jordan to Marry Max McReynolds in December
Judy Jordan was honored at a Saturday bridal shower hosted by Mrs. James Lucas in the Larson street home. Guests included Judy Jordan and Janice Jordan along with a list of relatives and friends from Wichita Kansas City Colorado Springs Iola and nearby. The red and white decor featured carnations and tapers.
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Judy Jordan
Max McReynolds
James Lucas
S. Larson
Colorado Springs
Colo
Frank Jordan
Carl Burghart
Joe Jackson
Glen Fogel
Claud Walker
L. E. Lofgren
Floyd West
Everett Wiles
Fred Brandon
A. L. Burns
T. H. Lovett
Boyd Burns
B. F. Wyatt
S. R. Olson
Richard Worley
Glen McLaren
Junior Fritz
Minnie Barker
Janice Jordan
Deedra Lucas
Missionary Society Meets at Deck Home
Mrs Harvey Deck hosted the Women’s Missionary Society of the Church of God at 1017 N Washington. Members sang Silent Night and offered prayers. They planned a Christmas box for Indian Mission School and a Christmas meditation followed by a home mission study. The next meeting will be a Christmas dinner at the parsonage with Rev Gene Miller and wife.
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Harvey Deck
N. Washington
Women's Missionary Society
Church of God
Randall Bell
Edna Nibarger
Roy Whinery
Indian Mission School
William Gregory
Russell Sharp
Gene Miller
Surprise Shower Honors Mrs Robert Nivens
A surprise layette shower Sunday evening honored Mrs. Robert Nivens at her mother Mrs. William Dixon 402 E Chestnut home. Yellow and white decorations featured a cradle centerpiece while prizes went to Mrs. Lillie Mae Davis Mrs. Lawrence Jackson and Virginia Jenkins. Refreshments served to listed guests and gifts arrived from Mines Fred Demps Calvin Harris Birdie Johnson Viola Downing H A Simmons Charles Ambler Vaughn Brooks Eldora Hammond and the Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital nursing staff.
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Herchel Rippatoe
O'Neal Smith
Robert Nivens
William Dixon
E. Chestnut
Lillie Mae Davis
Lawrence Jackson
Virginia Jenkins
Miss Jenkins
Mines
Perry Smith
Leonard Parker
Devis
Jackson
Donald Jackson
Fredonia
Fred Demps
Calvin Harris
Birdie Johnson
Viola Downing
H. A. Simmons
Charles Ambler
Vaughn Brooks
Eldora Hammond
Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital
Auxiliary to RC&B Meet at Bates Home in Bates
The Auxiliary to the Order of Railroad Conductors and Brake Men met at Mrs. C. H. Bates home with a turkey dinner. Guests included members' husbands. Mrs. Homer LaForge presided. officers were installed by Mrs. Charles Finney. Next meeting set for Jan 26 with Mrs. LaForge.
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Rc&b
Bates
C. H. Bates
S. Malcolm
Clyde Blanton
Homer LaForge
Charles Finney
LaForge
Grant Wilson
Past Officers In Meeting At Hulda Parker Chapter
The Hulda Parker chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held a Christmas party in the Home Savings lounge. Officers oversaw refreshments and games including bridge pinochle and canasta with multiple winners named.
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Hulda Parker
Order of the Eastern Star
Home Savings Lounge
Mmes
Frank Davidson
Marlin Blackston
Roy G. Williams
Fred Heinze
P. B. Darlington
C. Vincent McCune
Chauncey
Williams
Odense Home Demonstration Unit Luncheon
Odense group held a covered luncheon with Mrs John Bibbington of rural Erie presided by Mrs Harry Lindberg. Thirteen members and guests answered roll call. Officers for the year were installed. plans include Mental Health Furniture Buymanship and Meal Planning study topics. Next meeting set with Mrs Charles Olson.
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Odense
John Bibbington
Erie
Harry Lindberg
Neal Heilman
Glenda
Raymond Gooding
Mark
David
Richard
Heilman
Virgil Grizzle
Bebbington
Clyde Sulligren
Ray Spencer
Ward Corbett
David Olson
Charles Olson
Dear Ann Landers Letters on Weddings and Advice
A Reader asks about a White Wedding Gown restoration group and chastity pledge. Ann Landers mocks the idea, noting no meetings or dues and urging the bride not to judge guests by virtue. The column also covers a funeral notice omission and a complaint about an illiterate wife watching TV, with Landers encouraging readers to send problems to the Chanute Tribune.
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Dear Ann Landers
S.F.T.R.O.T.W.W.G.A.R
the Society For the
Ann Landersting
S.L.G
Ann Landers
Annual Vespers for Christmas By St. Cecilia
St. Cecilia Music Club presented its annual Christmas vesper at the Christian church to an appreciative audience. Harp solo by Ineta Williams, University of Kansas student, and a fine choir performance highlighted the program directed by Mrs. Hol lenshead with many soloists and youth ushers.
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St. Cecilia
St. Cecilia Music Club
Christian Church
William T. Hunt
Becker
LaMoine G. Waldron
Mary Lee Breyfogle
Susan Graham
Howard Earnest
Marlin Blackston
Dave Peterson
John Nation
Beethoven
Helen Loy
Dave Evans
Ira B. Wilson
Ineta Williams
University of Kansas
St. Cecilia Chorus
Howard Hollenshead
Miss Williams
Mines
Robert Geiger
Dale Fairchild
Wendell McMurray
Paul Haight
Delbert Tolbert
D. A. Finney
K.B
Etiquette Qs on showers introductions and seating
A reader asks about hosting a honor shower for a fiancee stranger and introducing her to relatives. Advice says skip a shower for gifts and instead host a party to introduce her. about including a boyfriend's name on a gift card is optional. In a crowded restaurant a stranger requesting a seat at your table is not fully detailed.
Do you mind what your response should be
The best answer is not at all. The prompt asks for a concise, direct reply.
Turkey Tomato Soup From Carcass
Use turkey carcass with remnants and bones to make a tomato soup broth. Simmer with undiluted tomato soup water onion carrots bay leaf and cloves then strain and pick meat back into the broth. Serve hot or refrigerate overnight and reheat yields 4 to 6 servings.
In Defense of Women’s Organizations and Clubs
A columnist argues against the ridicule of women’s clubs noting their behind the scenes work. The piece highlights their efforts in funding, comfort, sewing, baking, shopping for those in need and raising support, urging respect for their community service.
English corrections and pronunciation guide
Answers cover grammar, pronunciation, spelling, meaning, and a word starting with ex. 1 suggests using MUST or WILL HAVE TO and among. 2 gives French pronunciation as maa-treh dah-tell with primary stress on the first and last syllables. 3 identifies aquamarine as misspelled option. 4 defines seduce as lead aside from duty. 5 provides exigency as an ex word meaning urgent want.
Women’s groups aid hospital growth and care
A letter defends a local club of young mothers and other women for their essential work at Neosho Memorial Hospital. The group donated 129 hours to the hospital snack shop, and organizers say the hospital’s expansion was driven by women from Home Demonstration Units and auxiliary funds. They insist the ladies’ efforts reflect community needs and deserve support, not criticism.
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Neosho Memorial Hospital
Invitation to Fall Winter Fashion Pattern Catalog
You are invited to fall winter fashion pattern showcase featuring 100 sew styles. Mail fifty cents plus pattern add five cents per pattern for first class. Address to Marian Martin Care of The Chanute Tribune Pattern Dept. 232 West 8th St New York NY 10011. Include tone size and style number.
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Marian Martin
Chanute Tribune
West 8Th St
New York
N.Y
How Can I Fix Marble Stains and Wobbly Chair Legs
A reader asks how to remove marble stains when soap and water fail. Lemon juice on a cotton pad, thorough rinsing, and colorless polishing wax help. For loose chair legs, drive angled small brads in hole sides to wedge tenons back in.
Gayest Gifts pattern for baby embroidery motifs
Vintage advertisement by The Chanute Tribune inviting readers to buy Gayest Gifts pattern 7307 by Alice Brooks. Encourages baby gifts and pet motif embroidery for bibs and linens. Order with thirty cents in coins plus postage from The Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept, P O Box 163, Old Chelsea Station, New York NY.
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Alice Brooks
Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept
P. O
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N. Y
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Miss Jordan
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Deck Home
Montgomery Ward
N. Evergreen
Upright Cleaners
Eureka
General Electric
Lewys
Hoover
Apex
Westinghouse
Electrolux
Airway
Wards
Ann Lancers
First National Bank
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Turkey
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By Katy Blunk
Santa
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