First Methodist WSCS Features Christmas Program
The December meeting of the First United Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service featured a Christmas program. Seven circles held business sessions and a Christmas tea was served. Mrs. Don Tucker spoke on the wonders of the world today made possible by Christ birth and the meaning of true Christmas through Christian virtues.
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First
United Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service
Don Tucker
Nativity Scene for Wesleyan Guild at First United Methodist
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First United Methodist Church created a Nativity scene on the altar during a service in the church education building. Mrs. S. A. Mannoni organized a covered dish dinner and program with help from Pearl Chapman, Mrs. Gladys Franklin, Amy Stevens, Mrs. M. Caldwell, Dr. Margaret Wolf, and Marilyn Pierce. The theme was I Give You Something To Make You Wise. A candlelight pledge service followed with Mrs. Ruth Cutrell speaking on What Is Christmas and group carols led by Mrs. Kent Dobson. Dr. Wolf gave dinner devotions and Mrs. Mannoni delivered the benediction. Attendees included 29 members and four guests Velma Beasley, Mary Ellen Potter, Mabel Witten, and Dr. Livingston N. Witten.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
First United Methodist Church
S. A. Mannoni
Pearl Chapman
Gladys Franklin
Amy Stevens
M. Caldwell
Margaret Wolf
Marilyn Pierce
Ruth Cutrell
Kent Dobson
Cutrell
Dr. Wolf
Mannoni
Velma Beasley
Mary Ellen Potter
Mabel Witten
Livingston N. Witten
Christian Guild Hosts Church Groups Christmas Program
The First Christian Church Christian Women's Fellowship hosts and Christian Men's Fellowship members attend a Christmas program led by Mrs. Howard McNeill with readings from The Inn Side of Christmas. The event features musical numbers, yearbooks for 67 attendees, and a dessert tea for 45 guests.
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Guild of the First Christian Church
Christian Women’s Fellowship
Christian Men's Fellowship
Howard McNeill
Lois Lenski
William Lorenz
G. E. Rowan
CWF
Geraldine Tramam
Albert Benson
Social calendar notes for Chanute area events
Community notices list multiple Dec events across Chanute with times and venues. Groups include Safari Recreation and Parks Commission, Duplicate Bridge Club, Women's fitness programs, Universal gym, Neosho Valley Extension unit, Christmas party, Santa Fe Women’s Federation, VFW Auxiliary, St. Cecilia Music Club, Chanute Textile Paine Club, Exercise programs, Ruth Circle, Ladies of the GAR, Zion Lutheran Service Guild, Athenaeum, Quest Club, Ladies Auxiliary UTC, Chamber of Commerce Women’s Division, Modern Study Club, Chanute Culture Club Christmas luncheon, and Friendship Class. Most gatherings run afternoon or evening at local halls, churches, and schools.
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Duplicate Bridge Club
Home Savings Lounge
Royster
Universal
Neosho Valley Extension Homemakers Unit
Harry Larson
Santa Fe Women's Federation
Carpenters Hall
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
St. Cecilia Music Club
Neosho County Community Junior
Chanute Textile Paine Cub
North Malcolm Community Center
First Baptist Church
Ladies of the Gar
M.O. Cartlidge
Zion Lutheran Service Guild
Athenaeum
E. M. Wible
S. Santa Fe
Martha Circle Reviews Where Jesus Walked
Otterbein United Methodist Church Martha Circle met at Mrs. Mary Bening’s home led by Mrs. Jennie Nelson. Mrs. Mayme Hamilton discussed Where Jesus Walked by Howard La Fay for National Geographic. New members H D Ewing and Norman Madill joined. yearbooks were distributed.
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Mayme Hamilton
Martha Circle
Otterbein United Methodist Church
Mary Bening
Officers Installed By Extension Unit
Peace and Progress Extension Homemakers Unit held its officers installation at Mrs. Ervin Brune’s home. Mrs. Brune installed Mrs. Carter as president with Mrs. Fairchild secretary and Mrs. Kurykendall treasurer while Mrs. Brune served as vice president.
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Peace and Progress Extension Homemakers Unit
Ervin Brune
N. Larson
Brune
Bill Carter
Leo Fairchild
Lola Kurykendall
Harley Knapp
Orlin Hoffman
Julia Brune
Independence
Kay Faulkner
State Hospital
Osawatomie
Marie Erickson
Paul Puckett
Hoffman
George Perry
Social Sidelights and Christmas Events Highlight Club Gatherings
Community notes recount Friendly Neighbors, Merry Mothers, and BPW clubs hosting Christmas activities. Members exchanged gifts, readtings were offered, and door prizes awarded. Health teacher urges stay home when croppy coughs. Pen Women painters show strong sales and awards.
Playschool Association Plans Christmas Parties
Cha nute Playschool Association members met Tuesday at the school to discuss Christmas parties for the two sections. Mrs Larcum and Mrs Cornish were named chairmen. Members suggested thanking the Elks Club for financial help and collecting names of eligible children for Playschool. Mrs Bower spoke on teaching pre school children to write.
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Chanute Playschool Association
Carl Larcum
Harold Cornish
Elks Club
Gary Bowles
Pat Duncan
W. F. Bower
Indian Program At Round Table Study Club
Mrs. Helen Reese presented Indians of the Southwest with maps pictures and blankets. She noted that no two blankets are alike and discussed preservation of native culture. Mrs. Grimes displayed Indian dolls and crafts from a trip including Mexico.
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Round Table Study Club
Paschal Grimes
Lincoln
Helen Reese
Southwest
Reese
Monkey Nut Mystery And Marriage Sage Advice
A reader asks if monkey nuts really existed and if they have another name. Ann Landers confirms the nut exists as a cousin to the peanut from the European basswood tree. Another reader asks about being single and criticized for remaining unmarried, with Ann advocating respect for personal choices. A third letter requests guidance on favoritism toward an older stepchild and mother-in-law, and Ann advises the mother to seek balanced attention from the father.
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Ann Landers
Fran
Gia
Ann
T.H
Mothers Club Christmas Dinner at Maple Leaf Tea Room
Members of Today's Mothers Club held their annual Christmas dinner and party at the Maple Leaf Tea Room. Mrs. Frank Hotchkiss led the invocation and gifts were exchanged with Mrs. Hotchkiss receiving a floral arrangement from the group.
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Mothers Club
Maple Leaf Tea Room
Frank Hotchkiss
Leanna Ladies Aid Christmas Program in Savonburg
Leanna Ladies Aid held a Christmas program at Mrs. Glen Roberts home with 10 members. Mrs. George Alford read Luke 2 and presented sketches What Is Christmas and Spirit of Christmas, ending with A Fireside Prayer. Mrs. Eugene Pool, president, outlined plans for missions next year. Decorations included a lighted tree and red candle centerpiece.
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Savonburg
Leanna Ladies Aid
Glen Roberts
George Alford
Luke
Eugene Pool
New Citizens Reported for Iola and Local Family Alums
New citizens welcomed include Jennifer Leanna Brust daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael J Brust Iola born November 15 and Katrina Marie Herold daughter of Mr and Mrs Mike Herold 1925 W Main born November 23 both listed in local records.
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Jennifer Leanna
Michael J. Brust
Iola
Katrina Marie
Mike Herold
W. Main
Sunflower OES Elects Officers
Sunflower Chapter Order of the Eastern Star elected officers at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. B G Kelso was named worthy matron with Dave Evans as worthy patron and Mrs. Joseph Gormley Jr as associate matron. Officers planned a joint installation with Cedar Lodge 103 AF&AM for December 16 and discussed a school of instruction January 15.
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Sunflower Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
B. G. Kelso
Dave Evans
Joseph Gormley Jr
Charles Follmer
Kathryn Groskinsky
Joe Hummer
James Whaley
Tom Slater
Kenneth Caldwell
O. W. Bray
Montana
School of Instruction
Stark
Cedar Lodge 103
Af&am
Kelso
Extra Glove Becomes Handy Pin Cushion
Heloise column shares reader ideas: a lost glove turned into a dainty pin cushion filled with bird gravel. a divorced father suggests a bachelor book title. smoothing chipped toy edges with an emery board. organizing family photos in folders for each relative. reusing old skinny ties as belts. a galvanized tin fireplace base rim covered with wood-patterned paper. white household glue used to trim decorative throw pillows.
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Heloise
Helo
Classified deadline notice for same day service
Advertisement display rules state same day service is available for classi fied ads placed before 9 30 a m on weekdays or 9 a m on Saturdays with display style ads due by 12 noon the prior day Dial 431 4100 for details
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Tribune
Safari Recreation and Parks Commission Office
S. Highland
Jesus
Jennie Nelson
Women’s Society of Christian Service
H. D. Ewing
Norman Madill
Anna J. Briley
Friendly Neighbors Club
Nelle Stevens
Eben Claus
Sawyer Hall
Emmet Bolze
Lewis Egan
Guy Colwell
Wester Reed
James W. Michler
Louis Junod
Margaret Wood
Merry Mothers Club
Arlie Duncan
S. Rutter
George Lopeman
Terry Murphy
Wilbur Thompson
R. 2
Business and Professional Women's Club
BPW
Tioga Hotel
George Lightfoot
Elizabeth Pieper
Ruth Shannon
Adeline Fortney
J. C. Thornton
Coffeyville
National League of American Pen Women
Pascal Grimes
Santa Fe
Mexico
Harriet Hasselgrave
Fredonia
Pen
Friends University
Wichita
Kansas
National Pen Women
Washington
Kenneth Brown
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National Selected Morticians
NSM
Time
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U. S. News & World Report
Good Housekeeping
National Observer
Macleans
Canada
National
Independent—International
Johnson Mortuary
Highian
J. W. Johnson
R. D. Churchill
Giles Whitworth
Accents Christmas
Sunflower Oes
Richard E. Taylor Jr
The
Kansas United Dry Forces
Rev. Taylor
Westview Baptist Church
Mr. R. K
Alice Prall
Rhonda
Virginia Denny
Farmer's Discount
Royster-Gram
America
Santa
Young America
East Mai
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