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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1966
Page
3
A reader submits tips from Heloise Cruse including a toy made from a small tin can and mesh bag, crutch tip covers to prevent falls, using mashed potatoes for soap thickening, and labeling children's jeans to avoid mix ups. The column notes Heloise cannot answer all letters but will try when possible.
Local social calendar lists numerous meetings and club events for December 13 14 1966. Included are OES circles at various venues, PTA gatherings, study clubs, and women’s circle meetings across churches mosques and community centers with times from 9 am to 7:30 pm and special notes on postponed luncheons and Christmas observances.
Mrs. Jesse Splane hosts an open house at First Methodist Church basement from 2 to 4 p.m. honoring Arthur and Ethel Raish on their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple married December 27, 1916, in Ethel’s grandparents’ home and spent most of their lives in the Humboldt area, moving there in 1961 after 43 years on a local farm. Raish worked 24 years for Great Lakes Pipe Line Company and retired December 31, 1961.
Westminster Class of the First Presbyterian Church held a Christmas party at Mrs. Helen Johnson's home. Devotions, a Christmas story, and a food gift for a needy family were part of the evening. new officers were elected and honored with a teacher’s gift.
Lisa Marie VanVickle was honored with a birthday party Saturday afternoon hosted by her father John VanVickle and her sister Mrs. Robert Johnson at 401 S. Steuben. The event celebrated her 6th birthday with games and cake and ice cream for guests Mary Ashley Lisa Bowes Kathy Carter Janet Ellis and Pam Kuhn.
A bridal shower for Sharol Cutrell ahead of her December 18 wedding to Don Romine was hosted by neighbors at Mrs. Art Holmes home 326 South Allen Street Saturday morning. Guests included Cutrell and her mother Mrs. H. P. Cutrell along with a list of local friends and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Swan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at 605 St. Steuben. Their daughter and son in law, the Everrett and Mrs. Oliver, hosted. 86 guests signed the guest book as Edna Strohm, Jannie Nelson and Mary Edwards served drinks and cake. The gift table featured gold mums and a large gold trimmed cake with candles.
The Rainbow EH unit met Friday at the Orchid Buffet with 13 members and one guest, Mrs. Lloyd Dalton. After lunch, the group gathered at Mrs. Vernon McCune’s home for a meeting led by Mrs. A. O. Dimon who opened with the Neosho County Creed. Mrs. Jim Evans spoke on the state president and duties, and V. S. Kessinger shared How to Keep A Christmas Tree Fresh. A Woman's Wants was presented by Mrs. Dimon. Officers for the new year were installed by Mrs. Dalton. Dessert featured white cake with greenery and red candles, cookies and candies.
A radio script from Harold's of Humboldt promotes Philco electric ranges and automatic washers with slogans like Cook Ability and The People Pleaser. It targets workers across industries and emphasizes washability and durability, urging customers to shop Harold's for Philco appliances this Christmas season.
Twenty two members attended the December meeting of the 4-H Club at Hillcrest school. Jim Neely led the session with group singing by Janie Neely and Janie Dent. Kenneth Small and Anne Neely reported council highlights and Christmas activities include adopting a needy family caroling and a taffy pull.
The Vilas Vikings 4 H Club held a Christmas themed meeting featuring the song My Favorite Christmas carol. Three children were adopted by the club for a Christmas project. Speakers included Charles Nelson Keith Nelson Kathy Carlson Raebern Nelson Delta Nicholson and Karen Nelson. Recreation was led by Wan netta Rowan and refreshments were provided by the Leon Fink and Robert Black families.
The Strugglers Bridge Club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Robert Jenkins home 320 S Wilson for a covered dish Christmas dinner and gift exchange. Guests Mrs. Tom Murrill and Mrs. E J New attended. High honors went to Mrs. Don Booe and low to Mrs. Dick Coykendall. The next gathering will be with Mrs Coykendall in Humboldt on Jan 11.
Crisp bacon is toasted to crumbs and sprinkled over salad greens tossed with blue cheese dressing. The result is a crunchy savory topping that complements the tang of blue cheese.
The Earlton Evangelical United Brethren Church women held their annual Christmas covered dish dinner in the Fellowship room. Roy Barnes played piano as the group sang Christmas carols. Mrs. E. J. Bradshaw read the Christmas story The Littlest Angel and a gift exchange followed. Mrs. Julius Hanke led the closing prayer.
Vance Bright led the opening flag salute with Mrs Otto Bright and Mrs Paul Dent at 1521 S Malcolm. Plans for the scouts exchange and goodwill visit were completed. Joey Curry was elected denner and Harold Trent assistant denner. Gifts for parents continued, Brian Dent served refreshments, meeting closed with group singing.
Troop 84 Brownie girls met Monday evening at Alcott School to craft Christmas favors for residents of Neosho Manor Nursing Home. Raelene Cole and Dotty Horne oversee the month’s gift collection with troop leaders Merrill Brock, Wayne Wallace and Ronald Allison guiding the group.
A National Catholic Reporter survey of 3 000 priests shows 62 percent say they should be free to marry and 31 percent would marry if permitted. The questionnaire covered 5 963 American priests not in orders or clergy above the rank of pastor.
The Student National Education Association met Thursday evening at the Junior College. Robert Geiger spoke on guidance counseling in the educational system. The group will oversee the junior college basketball coronation on Jan. 17 and chose committees with the theme Climb Every Mountain. A trip to the Parson's Training Center is planned and members will have opportunities to teach and observe at their chosen grade level.
Mrs Nelle Stevens hosted Neosho County Association of the United Nations for a covered dish dinner. The executive council elected officers for the coming year including Mrs Henry Myers president and Harold Anderson second vice chairman. The next meeting will be at Mr and Mrs Charles Bohlander 306 N Garfield.
At Vandenberg two 220 pound satellites OV1-9 and OV1-10 were launched aboard an Atlas D rocket in the fourth successful dual flight. The craft carried 12 radiation measuring experiments including a test with simulated human tissue to assess radiation danger to man.
The Rural Homemakers EH Unit hosted a Christmas dinner Sunday evening at the Rural School with 28 members present. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hanson and Mrs. Robert Lopeman led activities, prize winners were Marsha and Larry Klauman and Mrs. Lee Osborn, and Mrs. Lopeman accompanied carols on the auto harp. Officers installed were President Mrs. Howard Stitt, Vice President Mrs. Beulah Griswold, Secretary Wayne Stitt, Treasurer Carl Shrimplin, and Public Relations Mrs. Lopeman. next meeting is January 19 with Mrs. Verda King.
Tonight at Launching Pad the Industrial Basketball League meeting runs at 7 30. Tuesday events include Handicapped recreation from 10 00 to 11 30 and senior high activity at 6 30 Archery club from 7 00 to 10 00 at Launching Pad. Ottawa High School wrestling hosts Ben gym B team preliminaries.
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