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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1955

Page

2

Bides Shower Honors Nancy Coonrod Before Wedding

Nancy Coonrod is showered Saturday night by Mrs Rack Reed in Pittsburg at Mrs Reed’s mother's home. The couple will marry Merrill Bruce Brock of Buffalo on December 25. Gifts were displayed with Christmas bells and prizes awarded to guests including Mrs Bob Lewis and Mrs Roy Gibson.

Nancy Coonrod Rack Reed Pittsburg Roy Gibson William T. Warren Miss Coonrod W. A. Coonrod LD. Brock Buffalo Margaret Wolf Mattie Wolf Skinny Thompson Barbara Doreen Jackson Belle Milby Mmes. Lewis Warren Bob Lassman H. O. Older Gertrude Baird Grace French George Corkle Hart Schooley Earl Neely H. H. Hollenshead Dale Johnson Eugene Green Albert Gill B. M. Eastburn William Phillips Ira Hubler R. L. Christie

Mrs Bates Hosts Christmas Party for ORC Members

Mrs. Bates hosted a Christmas party and one o'clock covered dish turkey dinner in the president’s home. Eleven members and Mr Bates shared a meal at a long table beneath Glo candles in red and white. A business meeting preceded a gift exchange from a frosty white tree.

ORC O. H. Bates Mr. Bates

Miss Pitman Initiates Alpha Phi Sorority at KU

Lucin da Pitman, a KU Lawrence sophomore in the School of Fine Arts, is initiated into Alpha Phi. Miss Pitman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilson 8 Pitman of Humboldt, announces the initiation.

Alpha Phi Social Sorority University of Kansas, Lawrence Lucinda Pitman School of Fine Arts Miss Pitman Wilson 8. Pitman Humboldt

Alice Brooks Needie Craft Catalogue 1956

A plea to order the 1956 Alice Brooks Needie craft catalogue featuring knitting crochet embroidery and toy designs. Purchase price 25 cents and a promise of many exciting pages with diverse patterns to inspire a full collection.

Alice Brooks

Sweet Dreams pattern and Christmas activities reported

Pattern 9215 offers a girl’s shortie top bloomers and optional full length gown in seersucker all easy to sew and launder. Scout Troop 2 held a Christmas party at Grant Avenue Baptist Church with 13 members and leaders, singing carols and refreshments. Cub Scouts Den 2 Pack 25 met at Mrs. Kenneth Trammell’s home to finish Christmas presents and plan the party next week, with seven members and leaders attending.

Marian Martin Troop Grant Avenue Baptist Church John Roth Warren Alger Marilyn Caldwell Kenneth Trammell Loren Duffield N. G. Mollnow

Pattern Additions Mail Order Notice

Send thirty five cents in coins for this pattern add 5 cents for each pattern for 1st class mailing. Send to Marian Martin care of The Chanute Tribune Pattern Dept. 232 West 18th St New York NY Print listing NAME ADDRESS with ZONE SIZE and STYLE NUMBER.

Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept P.O Chelsea Station New York N.Y Marian Martin Chanute Tribune West 18Th St

Etiquette Q and A on condolence letters and manners

A reader asks about proper etiquette for condolence letters and table manners. Answers advise handwriting condolence notes for warmth, approve using a spoon to test coffee temperature but require returning it to the saucer, and suggest a simple apology such as I am sorry or pardon if one brushes another person in public.

Birthday Surprise Party For Mrs Clark At Home

Mrs. Carl Clark was surprised with a birthday party Monday morning at her home 906 N. Santa Fe hosted by Mrs. Arthur Dwinell. Coffee and cake were served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Ray Stout and Sammy, Mrs. Bob Uden, Mrs. Marvin Seefeldt, and the hostesses. Gifts were sent by Mrs. John Clark Lucille and Mrs. Ray Clark Chanute Mrs. Walter Dwinell Wichita.

Carl Clark N. Santa Fe Arthur Dwinell Dwinell Clark Ray Stout Sammy Bob Uden Marvin Seefeldt John Clark Lucille Ray Clark Chanute Walter Dwinell Wichita

Mrs Hubler Presides at Ladies Encampment Meeting

Mrs Ira Hubler, chief matri arch, presided over the Ladies Encampment auxiliary meeting in Odd Fellows hall Monday night. Refreshments were served by a committee including Mrs Nathan Hole Chanu te, Mrs Everett Shepherd and Mrs Marvin Wilson of Iola. Tables for the Christmas party featured greens red and white canes and a fruit centerpiece.

Ira Hubler Odd Fellows Hall Nathan Hole Chanute Everett Shepherd Marvin Wilson Iola

Birthday Dinner Honors Lloyd White in Buffalo

Mr and Mrs Kenneth White and Sharon hosted a birthday dinner for their son Lloyd age 14 east of Buffalo. Relatives from Chanute Altoona Petrolia and Tulsa attended including grandparents and numerous aunts and uncles. Savonburg Ladies Aid held a Christmas party at Bertha Boman home with Meggie Hibbs assisting and a noon covered dish meal for 20 members and three children. The afternoon featured Joy to the World, a Christmas story by Mrs Charles Ballou, business meeting by Mrs C R Harlow, a Christmas program and gift exchange from a lighted tree.

Buffalo Kenneth White Sharon White Lloyd T. E. White Altoona George McCann Chanute Wilber Shoop Tulsa Paul Patterson Bill McCann C. C. Bowman Lester Savonburg Ladies Aid G Society of the Christian Church Bertha Boman Meggie Hibbs Charles Ballou C. R. Harlow

How Can I Resize a Rug and Save Leftover Pie

An old guide explains rug resizing by stretching the rug face down and tacking, then applying a glue solution and drying 24 hours. It also suggests preserving crust with damp cheesecloth wrapped in dry cloth and stored cold for a week. A hint to mask medicine tastes recommends orange peel or a touch of cayenne before taking medicine.

Skinners Host Informal Coffee Evening At Home

Mr and Mrs Fred Skinner hosted an informal Sunday coffee at 3038 Lar son inviting Rev and Mrs William T Hunt and Presbyterian elders and wives Dr and Mrs William H Bailey Judge and Mrs B M Dunham Mrs H C Bodley and many others including Mr and Mrs Randall Diver Doris Paul C Elliott Herman Squier W T Warren Carl J Schickhardt Clifford L Gibson Jim Gilbreath Howard Wilson H O Turner J A Groves and W A Coonrod Mrs Hunt poured as carols were sung during the evening

Fred Skinner Larson William T. Hunt The Presbyterian Church William H. Bailey B. M. Dunham Clifford L. Gibson Jim Gilbreath Howard Wilson H. O. Turner J .A. Groves W. A. Coonrod Mrs. Hunt

O Bryan Power Wedding Rites in St Paul

Grace O Bry an daughter of Mr and Mrs William Edward O Bry an tied in holy matrimony with Paul T Power at St Francis church St Paul Nov 26 The ceremony was conducted by Rev Brendan McConnell with music by Mrs Ray Grillot and Ruben Dembro The couple reside in Cedar Rapids with Mr and Mrs Power at 2301 First Avenue S E

Grace O'Bryan William Edward O’bryan St. Paul Paul T. Power St. Francis Church Thomas Power Davenport Iowa Brendan McConnell C. P Ray Grillot Ruben Dembro van Horne Lawrence Carton Summers Richmond Heights Nicholas Peccone University City Richard Hines Casey O'Bryan Parksonian Parsons Webster Col

Miss Taylor Celebrates 18th Birthday at Home

Barbara Ann Taylor turned 18 and was surprised with a noon birthday luncheon at her home 1314 S Santa Fe. Hosted by her parents J O Taylor the gathering included Leah Wheatley Shirley Murrah a cousin Mrs Howard Bailey an uncle James Taylor and Norma Jean. Evening guests were Luther Wood Saudi Arabia Paul Taylor and L D Burnett with Mrs Wood serving.

Barbara Ann Taylor S. Santa Fe J. O. Taylor Leah Wheatley Shirley Murrah Howard Bailey James Taylor Taylor Norma Jean Barbara Ann Luther Wood Saudi Arabia Paul Taylor L. D. Burnett

Miss Jeanette Bobbyette Engaged to James Powell

Norfolk couple announces engagement of Jeanette Bobbyette to James Henry Powell son of Mr and Mrs Henry E Powell of Norfolk The bride to be is a Granby High School and Sullins College alumna The groom attended the University of Kansas and Sigma Nu He is serving with the U S Army in Norfolk with a mid winter wedding planned

Jeanette Bobbytte Johnson Norfolk, Va James Henry Powell Chanute Herbert Lee Johnson Norfolk Jeannette Bobbyette Henry E. Powell S. Evergreen Miss Johnson Granby High School Sullins College Bristol Powell University of Kansas Lawrence Sigma Nu Fraternity United States Army

Mrs Kelley Wins First Prize at Ladies Day Bridge

Mrs Carl Kelley won the first prize at a Ladies Day bridge event Friday at the Country Club. Mrs James D Ganson received the second prize, with Mrs Robert D Wilson serving as afternoon hostess and Mrs Ganson to host next.

Carl Kelley Country Club James D. Ganson Robert D. Wilson Ganson

Next Friday La dies Day bridge closure notice

There will be no Ladies Day bridge on December 23 due to a schedule change.

Howard Club welcomes BPW district guests at Christmas party

Mrs Gladys Eaton third district BPW director and Ruth Shannon district news editor visited the Howard club Monday night for a Christmas party. They were presented gifts and Christmas corsages during the event.

Gladys .Eaton Third District BPW Clubs Howard Club Ruth Shannon

Carrot Slices Curl into Elegant Salad Garnish

Use a swivel-blade peeler to create razor-thin carrot slices. Pare and cut lengthwise, refrigerate submerged in iced water. Slices curl into attractive shapes and can be drained for use. They serve as salad toppers or decorative accents over black olives in a glass bowl.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Bates Oldsmobile Scout News Mrs. Clark Mrs. Hubler W Prince Gardner Calveri Miss Taylor Yardley Calvert Seonto Hile Ledwes Het Box Hong Revlon Coats Mrs. Kelley Jock Torrence Jewelry Tioga Hotel
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