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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1956

Page

3

Study Clubs In Meetings

Grace Hill reported on "Song of America" by George Mardikian at the Tuesday Reading Club, with donations to tuberculosis and CARE noted. Other groups met at Tioga Hotel for Christmas events, talks, and exchanges including Sorosis, Athenaeum, Modern Study Club, Round Table, Chanute Culture Club, and varied holiday programs and gift drives.

America George Mardikian Grace Hill Miss Hill T. W. Haynes S. Highland W. C. Markley Tuberculosis Association Tioga Hotel

Beautify Linens crochet embroidery motif transfer

Alice Brooks presents an elegant crochet and embroidery design Pattern 7116 for beautifying towels sheets and pillowcases. It includes crochet directions and transfer of 10 embroidery motifs sized from 542 by 5% inches to 5 by 11 inches suitable for home use bazaars or bridal gifts.

Alice Brooks

Pattern Submissions and Mail Instructions

Send twenty five cent pattern entries with six cents per pattern for first class mailing to Arts Dept. P.O. Box 163 Old Station New York 11 N Y. Include plainly name address tone and pattern number.

Arts Dept P.O Olda Station New York N.Y

Two Free Patterns from Alice Brooks Needlecraft Book

Readers can obtain the Alice Brooks Needlecraft book featuring two free patterns and dozens of other easy fascinating hand-work designs for home and personal use. Bend 25 cents for your copy and explore the crafts today.

Alice Brooks

Surprise layette shower for Mr John Sherman Jr

A 1 30 luncheon hosted by Belles Lettres Reading Club featured a surprise layette shower for Mr John Sherman Jr. Gifts were exchanged and the Christmas decor reflected a holiday motif. A lesson on Christmas in the White House traced presidential Christmas customs and decor. Outlook Study Club showcased a weaving lesson with origin, loom demonstration, handwoven bookmarks, and a dessert course. A donation to the tuberculosis association was noted.

John Sherman Jr Belles Lettres Reading Club Carl Weiner I S. Evergreen Walter Lapham White House Lillian & Graham Marjorie Wackerbarth Outlook Study Club Floyd Johnson Jo Payne

Mary Martha Guild Hears Yale Story at Christmas Dinner

The Rev. Fred Shaw read Marjorie Pickthall's The Worker in Sandalwood to the Mary Martha Guild of the Presbyterian church during its Christmas dinner. Mrs. Mabel Hudson was reelected president with Mrs. Fred Heinze vice president, Helen Loy secretary, and Mrs. Marcus Barbee treasurer. Twenty-eight members and guests enjoyed a cedar adorned table. carols were led by Mrs. Roy Gibson with Mrs. Edna Petterson at the piano.

Fred Shaw Marjorie Pickthall Mary Martha Guild The Presbyterian Church Mabel Hudson Fred Heinze Helen Loy Marcus Barbee Roy Gibson Edna Petterson Gibson Mies Bill Killion Pearl Payton Heinze Barbee F. C. Sullivan Karen Kauffman Mary Wood iClaudia Nation

Birthday Party Honors Todd Jones On Third Birthday

Todd Jones was honored on his third birthday Tuesday at a party hosted by his mother Mrs. Hugh T. Jones Jr. at 222 S Steuben. Mrs. W G Bodley assisted. Guests included Sara Sherman Patty Liz Henshall Judy Rausch David Harris and Kurt Johnson.

Todd Jones Hugh T. Jones Jr S. Steuben W. G. Bodley Jones Sara Sherman Patty Liz Henshall Judy Rausch David Harris Kurt Johnson

Printed Pattern 9169 Sheath Dress for Misses Sizes

Pattern promotes a new sheath dress with a stand away collar and deep yoked neckline. For Misses sizes 10 through 18, size 16 requires 3 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric.

Pattern Request Form From The Cha ste Tribune

A pattern order form directs sending thirty six cents in coins for first class mail to Marian Martin care of The Chaste Tribune Pattern Dept at 232 West 8th Street New York New York. Print name address zone size and style number clearly.

Marian Martin Chaste Tribune West 8Th St New York N.Y

Christmas Caroling Opens Junior St Cecilia Music Club Meeting

The Junior St Cecilia Music Club held a December meeting in the Memorial Building Federation Room preceded by caroling. Laura Lee Redden presided, with reports from Sharon Shiveley and Barbara Balch. The program featured Marian MacDowell and piano pieces by MacDowell and Beethoven, with clarinet and piano solos. A gift exchange occurred and refreshments were provided by Wilma Best, sponsored by Mrs Dale Painter.

St. Cecilia Music Club Federation Room Memorial Building Laura Lee Redden Club Sharon Shiveley Barbara Balch Marian MacDowell MacDowell Edward MacDowell John Boydston Mike Parsons Nancy Ramsey Beethoven Jerry Waldrip Wilma Best Dale Painter

Birthday Party Held For Tommy Powell

Mrs. Virgil Powell hosted a birthday party for her son Tommy Powell on his 10th birthday at 912 S. La Fayette. Guests included Ronnie Anderson Cheryl Wiles Nancy Slane Gary Van Gotten Larry Ladd Charles Kern and others. The event featured cake ice cream a snowman table favors balloons and games.

Virgil Powell S. Lafayette Tommy John Long Humboldt Powell Ronnie Anderson Cheryl Wiles Nancy Slane Gary van Gotten Larry Ladd Charles Kern Robert Lett Johnny Campbell Stan George Tier Carol Hilton Marsha Morton Marilyn Tiegreen

GAR Group selects essay contest title for eighth grade

The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic chose the essay title Upon What Principles Was the United States of America Founded and How Is Our Nation Affected by Them Today for eighth graders. The meeting at Memorial Building was led by Mrs. Marie Stipp. donations were made to Kansas Children's Service League and tuberculosis association. members pledged cookies for two veterans hospitals and prepared a basket for a needy family plus cards for GAR shut-ins. Edith Ackerman won the door prize. eighteen members attended.

Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Building United States of America Marie Stipp Kansas Children's Service League The Tuberculosis Association

Social Calendar for Friday December 14 1956

Past Noble Grand Club hosts a turkey cover dish lunch at noon. Hospital Auxiliary meets at 2 p.m. Hobby Club gift exchange at 7 30 p.m. Rainbow HD Unit Christmas dinner at noon. Miriam Circle Christmas party at 7 30 p.m. Ic Guild at EUB church 2 p.m. Philathea Class Christmas dinner at noon. Devoted Mothers Club at 1 30 p.m. at 2198 Lafayette.

Noble Grand Club W. A. Coonrod Edith Hospital Hobby Club T. ©. Ward N. Lafayette Rainbow HD J. M. Gordon Grant Miriam Circle Ralph Burghart Ic Guild EUB First Baptist Church Devoted Mothers Club C.e.holloway Lafayette

Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Charlie McVey

Mr and Mrs Charlie McVey of Coyville celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday at the WSSES Hall in Coyville. They were married December 16 1906 in Fredonia and have lived in the Coyville area all their lives. Friends and relatives will be received from 1 to 4 p.m.

Charlie McVey Coyville WSSES McVey Fredonia

Study Group Meeting At Hutton School PTA

The Study Group of Hutton school PTA met Tuesday afternoon in the teachers lounge. Mrs S J Willis presented the lesson When Friendship Is in Flower. Seven members attended and the next meeting is scheduled for January 15.

Hutton School Pta S. J. Willis

Georgia Campus Wedding Unites Hanold and Henke

Francina Ruth Hanold and Robert G. Henke wed in LeTourneau Hall at Toccoa Falls Institute Georgia. The ceremony was led by the bride's father with Rev John Klinepeter assisting. The couple plans to reside in Washington DC where the groom serves at Boling AFB.

LeTourneau Hall Toccoa Falls Institute Francina Ruth Hanold C. F. Hanold Earlton Robert G. Henke Bea Henke Orlando Oklo S. G. Moffatt Chanute Malotte Elizabeth Jo Hanold Lester ‘Robinson Phillip ‘Carlson Jerry Falkner George Heisey Isabel Kirk Beulah Marcengil Jeanette Beringer Jane Lacey Washington, D. C Boling Afb Moffatt S. Kansas

Palen Elected Leader of Past Matron's Club

Mrs. Harry Palen was elected president of the Sunflower Chapter Past Matron's Club, with Mrs. Neal Munger as vice president and Mrs. Erma Joe King as secretary-treasurer. The group held a Christmas dinner at 201 W Second, with 25 members and two guests, Mrs. H H Cox and Mrs. Cecil Cage. Mrs. E W Edwards, president, presided.

Harry Palen Neal Munger Erma Joe King Monnday Sunflower Order of Eastern Star Munger W. Second H. ‘H. Cox Cecil Cage E. W. Edwards

Christmas Club Members Share Gifts at Year End Gathering

In a Christmas season gathering, the club led group singing and presented Mrs. Edwards with a gift. She then distributed individual bells to each member as thanks for their service. Mrs. Palen, assisted by Mrs. Bray and Mrs. Mee, exchanged gifts from a decorated tree. Palen will host January meeting.

Ing Edwards Palen Mmes. C. W. Bray J. R. Mee

Modern Etiquette Q A: Tableware and Christmas Card Etiquette

The guide states no more than three forks and two knives per plate with extra silver brought in for the course. It says dessert implement arrives with the dessert plate. It approves mailing Christmas cards signed by both engaged partners and asks what entertainments are proper.

Chanute Tribune Briefs From Thursday December 1956

Chanute Tribune reports quick items from December 1956 including community events, local names, and upcoming meetings. Brief notes reference businesses, neighborhoods, and school activities in Chanute and surrounding areas.

The Chanute Tribune

Engagement announcements and visiting the ill employer

The text discusses who announces engagements and acceptable visitation rules. It notes parents or close relatives may announce engagements at various social events. It also answers questions about a young unmarried woman visiting her ill employer, and who selects the church and clergyman for a wedding.

Pie crust shrinking causes and fixes

A compact note explains that dough shrinks when too much water is added or when stretched too thin in the pan. It suggests adjusting hydration and handling to prevent shrinkage during baking.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sorosis Myra Brobst Mmes C. E. Wanamaker I. E. Trussell L. C. Fu Mary, Terrill Charles’ Tazewell C. C. Finch Jessie Steele Emma Elliott Whittier Calif Wanamaker N. Highland Will Athenaeum Art Holmes Margaret Blair Johnstone Charles Tazewell J. Q. Purviance Linda Carver William E. Lewis Mmes. Verne Woodring Earl Wible F. W. Bouray Modern Study Club Egent Parsons Training School Round Table Study Club Kenneth Tebow N. Forest Mines Howard ‘Jester Robert E. Williams W. L Chanute Culture Club California Pine Room D. A. Finney William Gough Jack Sparks A. B. Chauncey Dave Petterson Belles Lettres Reading Club Yale Newberry Santa Tommy Powell GAR the Tribune Francina Hanold Georgia Mrs. Palen Matron’s St.joseph Chidren Nation's Cleaners Kpenal T.V. Swivel Cavalier Johnson Brothers Main Lincoln
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