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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1957
Page
3
The Tribune debuts Ann Landers Says a daily column handling readers problems with personal replies for stamped envelopes. Ann Landers, real name Mrs Jules Lederer, a Chicago housewife with a staff of three, answers thousands of letters monthly and directs medical legal or financial queries to experts.
A one o clock luncheon was held at the home of Mrs. R. D. Church ill 215 St. Rutter for the Todays Mothers club. Officers Mmes Churchill Ralph Garvin F A Cunningham Lewis Wible and J W Johnson were hostesses. Mrs B F Wyatt gave The Christmas Story from Luke. Gifts were distributed from a lighted tree to 19 members.
Crochet and knitting patterns offered with prices and mailing details. Includes Pattern 7188 for chair back and arm rest, plus a catalogue offer and additional Marian Martin dress pattern 9218. Addresses in New York broadcast factual sale notices with required name and mailing details.
Mrs. Gordon Barker presided the final Grace Auxiliary general meeting of the year as Advent devotions were led by the Rev. Boyd C. Latimer. Mrs. Larry Wilson reviewed The King in His Beauty by Miles Lowell Yates and plans were made for Christmas baskets and a thrift shop in the coming year.
Mrs. Charles Chauncey of 111 N Steuben hosted a Delta Mothers party. Assisting were Mrs. Jack Patrick Mrs. Robert L. Martin and Dean Skinner. Fifteen members and a guest shared a dessert after a gift exchange and a round of crazy bridge with Mrs. Robert Manley winning high and Mrs. Robert Pennington low.
Mrs Lee Cox of 123 N Forest hosted an annual turkey dinner for GIA members with Christmas decor and bells corsages. Mrs A B Wiggans was elected secretary treasurer with other officers re elected. Gifts from the tree were presented to longtime president Mrs Arvid Nelson. Santa was R L Rathbun and out of town letters from Mmes Rolle Wilson Frank Wilson Caroline Overbay and Frank Maguire were read. Wiggans to host again Jan 9.
Colfax WMS welcomed Mrs. Hugo Larson at 1409 W Main on a Wednesday visit. Mrs. Donald Anderson presided and Rachel circle led the program while Martha circle served as hostesses.
Mrs Lewis Taylor hosts a class party at 7 30 p m in the Methodist church on Saturday December 14 1957 for social calendar readers.
Mrs. Murray Shively was elected president of the Holly Mothers club in a meeting yesterday. Officers include Mr. Homer Cook as vice president, Mrs. Ervin Brune as secretary, and Mrs. Charles Stevenson as treasurer. The group donated to the Boy Scouts and collected food clothing and toys for an adopted family. Dessert was served by the hostess and co-hostesses to 15 members and two new members Mrs. Richard Willis and Mrs. Mahlon Morley.
Mrs. Guy Booe was installed as president with Mrs. Harold Williams of rural Humboldt attending. Other officers installed include Mrs. Arthur Solomon as vice president, Mrs. Carl Huffmaster secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Randall Bell public relations. A covered dish luncheon and gift exchange followed. The group planned a Jan 8 meeting with Mrs. Solomon hosting.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar H. Clark announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn to Edwin Tarver of Wichita. Carolyn is a Buffalo High School graduate and completed nurses training at Wesley Hospital. Edwin Tarver graduated from Wichita East High School, attends Wichita University, and works at Boeing Aircraft. The wedding is planned for January at the Buffalo Methodist Church.
Mr and Mrs Ivan LaRue announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Marie to Robert R Riker son of Mr and Mrs George Riker R 1 Chanute 1957 Chanute High graduates Venus Beauty Wichita and Naff and Bolze Hardware employed in Chanute No wedding date set Silent Night to close the program Candy popcorn served by committee Apples and oranges provided by Mr and Mrs Burk Carl Huff and Luan hosted 49 members were present
Sorghum Valley Grange members prepare a Christmas food basket for a needy family after meeting at the school with Master Bryan Burk presiding. They report 116 hours of community service at the Midway school project on December 6-7. new members received the third and fourth degrees.
Mrs. R J Bell and Mrs E L Brandon hosted a layette shower Tuesday in Cha nute for Mrs Harold Seefeldt. Guests included Mrs E J Seefeldt and others. Balloons and a stork decorated the gift table and dessert followed a pink and blue theme.
The Earlton Ladies Aid of the Earlton Evangelical United Brethren church gathered Thursday at Mr. and Mrs. E A George home for 35 members. Carols opened the meeting with prayers by Mrs. F M Hill and devotions by Mrs. A J Elliott. Mrs Julius Hankie read Christmas Prayer and roll call featured scripture verses. A Christmas gift exchange and birthday mystery pal drawing followed.
Mrs Cunningham was guest soloist at a Christian Church Christian Women's Fellowship meeting Wednesday. She sang Story of Jesus He Came As A Babe From Heaven and Bethlehem accompanied by Mrs Chauncey. Six new books were presented, and a Christmas greeting from Mrs Allin Sharp was read. A Christmas gift was given to Rev. and Mrs Ted Hurst. A skit and carolers accompanied the program and the room was festively decorated with a Christmas tree pine and manger scenes.
Mrs Oley Apt retiring HDU advisory board member installed new Sunny Stone HDU officers at a Buffalo Methodist church meeting Tuesday. Officers installed in a candlelight ceremony included Mrs W K Eagle.
President Mrs. Raymond Cline Smith led the January gathering with Mrs. Junior Broman and Mrs. Anne Carlson. A donation to the Children’s Service League was made through the Red Stocking Club. Mrs. Hempen shared The Christmas Story from Luke and Mrs. Garrison read Here Comes Christmas. Members sang carols led by Mrs. Dixie Offenbacker. Gifts from the tree were given by Mrs. Summeville and secret pals revealed. Refreshments were arranged by hostess Mrs. Hempen. Apt will host January 14.
Mr and Mrs Robert Allen will host members of the Duplicate Bridge club at 201 S Larson Monday at 7 30 p m The meeting had been postponed for the holiday season
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