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Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1955

Page

2

Patricia Olson Honored On Tenth Birthday

Mrs. Everett Olson hosted a Thursday birthday party for her daughter Patricia who turned ten. Guests included Linda Youngberg, Sandra Robertson, Mary Kay Hasty, Rita Overbay, Marsha Moore, Neal Haynes, Sharon Lacey, Peggy Dormois, Karen Poos, Dick Anders, Dianna Gregg, Connie and Debbie Olson, with Marilyn Robertson assisting.

Everett Olson N. Grant Patricia Linda Youngberg Sandra Robertson Mary Kay Hasty Rita Overbay Marsha Moore Neal Haynes Sharon Lacey Peggy Dormois Karen Poos Dick Anders Dianna Gregg Connie Debbie Olson Olson Marilyn Robertson

Covered Dish Dinner For Rainbow HD Unit

The Rainbow HD unit held a cov ered dish turkey dinner at noon Friday at Mrs. A. O. Dimon’s home. Eleven members and two guests attended including Mrs. F. L. Burtle and Mrs. Tony Biele. Mrs. Marguerite Grannemann spoke on the 1956 program. Officers were installed by Mrs. Burtle and a gift exchange took place. The next meeting is set for Jan. 13 with Mrs. Walter Fargo.

Rainbow HD A. O. Dimon F. L. Burtle Tony Biele Marguerite Grannemann Burtle J. M. Gordon Walter Fargo VILAS Vilas Homebuilders HD Unit Niel Nelson Roy Larson Otho York Elmer Anderson

Butts Family to Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs Harold Butts and R J Elsmore will mark forty years of marriage Sunday at their home 17 miles northeast of Chanute with children hosting. Ida Townsend and James Harold Butts wed December 15 1915 in Iola. Their offspring include Helen Taylor Bud Butts Elvin Butts and Eleanor Swanson with four grandchildren.

Elsmnore Taylor Los Angeles Butts

Fifty Fifty Class Christmas Dinner at Wampler Home

The Fifty Fifty Class of First Methodist held a Covered dish Christmas dinner Sunday night at Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wampler's home. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mosier and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wible. Mrs. Ernest W. Johnson read a Christmas story from It Was Not What I Expected. Toys were exchanged as gifts for the Methodist Children's Home at Newton.

First Methodist Church C. L. Wampler Fred Mosier Earl Wible Ernest W. Johnson Methodist Childrens Home Newton

Burglar Trio Foiled by Accidental Police Call

In Shelbyville Kentucky two would be burglars entered a lumber firm in the early hours. One man knocked a telephone off the hook triggering a call to the police. Officers rushed to the scene and captured the pair.

Shelbyville

Dear Miss Sage Housewarming Advice and Answers

A reader asks about hosting a housewarming and whether to host or have others plan it. Advice covers buffet versus snacks, guest count, informal tone, and how to handle invitations. The column also answers questions about Stan Kenton's theme song and sorting details for a golden wedding anniversary.

Miss Sage Carol Sylvia Sage Stan Kenton Marvin

TV showman Precht Jr tied to Tower of Babel tale

A fragment mentions Precht Jr as a TV showman with details about height and appearance, plus questions about the Tower of Babel and other entertainment trivia. It references DEAR SYLVIA reader letters seeking pronunciation, discovery of Babel, and details about Art Linkletter and radio TV programs.

Miss Sage Ed Sullivan Rachel New York Peter A. Sullivan Customs House Elizabeth Smith Port Chester N. Y Port Chester High School New York City Little Old New York Sullivan Sylvia Weinstein Robert Henry Precht Jr Tower of Babel Gene Sarazan Sylvia Sage James Art Linkletter Norman

Bejewelled bulky rib knit sweaters top winter fashion

Fashion editors note the bejewelled bulky rib knit sweater as a leading item for Christmas gifts and resort wear. White rib knit styles in bolero or coat lengths suit casual and dressy looks, with bejewelled touches adding a festive note. Other favorites include cashmere dyed to match skirts and washable orlon options resembling cashmere.

Sheer 51 Gauge Nylon Elastic Stockings Debut

The first 51 gauge ultra sheer nylon elastic stockings are introduced by originators of the two way stretch elastic stocking. The new design uses nylon thread twice as thin and light as standard stockings and features a nearly invisible seam. They require no overdose and suit any shoe and occasion. Amy Vanderbilt comments on the social benefits.

Amy Vanderbilt

Chanute Tribune Briefs Roundup December 12 1955

Short news items from the Chanute Tribune on December 12 1955 cover local happenings. The page includes community notices and updates about residents, events, and civic matters in Chanute Kansas.

The Chanute Tribune

Robbers Loot Aurora Jewelry Store After Home Intrusion

Two masked robbers wearing rubber gloves detained a jeweler and his wife in their home at night and then looted the jeweler's store of about $55,000 in merchandise.

Aurora Ill

General Merrill Dies at 53 in Florida

Maj. Gen. Frank D. Merrill died of a heart attack in Fernandina Beach Florida at age 53. He served as New Hampshire public works and highways commissioner since 1949 and was noted for World War II jungle fighting exploits.

Fernandina .Beach Fla Frank D. Merrill New Hampshire

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