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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1965
Page
3
Letters discuss loneliness after husbands’ deaths and social isolation. Widows share experiences of losing friends, needing support, and reinventing themselves through work, driving lessons, and independence. Readers urge honest, non pitying responses while soliciting advice from Ann Landers.
Community groups list meetings across Chanute with times and addresses. Clubs include JayCee Wives PTA Hutton School Lincoln PTA Hulda Parker Chapter Masonic Temple Ladies of the GAR and many study circles and circles at churches and community centers.
The Builders Class hosted a turkey dinner for 18 members and five guests in the church parlor Friday night. Rev. Robert Giezentanner and Mrs. Petterson led songs, with a brief business meeting led by Mrs. C. D. Nelson. New officers elected include Mrs. Nelson president and Mrs. Wilson vice president.
At Fidelity Class of Grant Avenue Baptist Church, officers were elected: Mrs. Dean Strack president, Ronald Umbarger vice president, Mrs. Jim McKinsey secretary, Mrs. Ray Spencer assistant secretary, and Mrs. Keith Dillon and Mrs. Floyd Puckett on the calling committee. The class, taught by Mrs. Warner Tiegne, held a Christmas party at the Shockeys' home after a dinner. Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Hale attended as guests.
A party was given for Jayne Whitson on her first birthday by her parents Mr and Mrs Lamar Whitson at 1809 S Malcolm. Invited guests included Mr and Mrs Gerald Umbarger Linda Phillip Mr and Mrs Leo Fairchild Pam Kim Kuhn Mrs Flossie Umbarger Chanute Mr and Mrs Lamar Whitson Sr Dan Don and Dennis Mr and Mrs Earl Danniels Thayer Mr and Mrs Joe Varndall Wichita.
Junior Kayettes held a Christmas program in the Royster Junior High School auditorium. Rhonda Doudna delivered a Christmas narration, Rev. William J. Baldwin offered the opening prayer and benediction, Gale Coots read a poem, and a caroling party was announced for Monday night visiting nursing homes ending with a party at sponsor Mrs. Cynthia Frihart’s home.
The Victory HD Unit hosted a Christmas party at the Tioga Hotel Friday night with ten members and guests including Glen Hanson Robert Smith Howard McNeal Wilbur Thompson John Thielen Al Prosser Ernest Wahl Rollie Hydorn Fred Bower Harry Johnson Mrs George Morehead Sr Lois Maxwell and George Morehead Jr Morehead shared color slides from Japan where he served three years The event was planned by Mrs Buford Allen Mrs Robert Smith and Mrs Howard McNeal.
A Christmas luncheon at the Orchid Buffet served 14 members and one guest, Mrs. Ray Hames, followed by a meeting at 522 W. 4th. New officers installed by Mrs. Lloyd Dalton include Mrs. A. O. Dimon as president, Mrs. Charles Rickerson as vice president, Eva Evans as secretary, Dewey Bedell as treasurer, and Jack Parkins as public relations.
Diluted egg yolk brushed on baking powder biscuit dough before baking yields a glossy, golden top. A small amount of water is used to dilute the yolk for the glaze.
Members of the Junior St. Cecilia Music Club staged their annual Christmas program at Neosho Manor on Thursday night. Georgann Rausch performed a piano solo and led hymns while Gailard and Jeannette Arthur sang What Child Is This. A saxophone trio played Silent Night It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and O Come All Ye Faithful. Other selections included Silver Bells O Holy Night Winter Wonderland and Santa Claus Is Coming to Town. Members toured to Mrs Eva E Poplar Heights home for refreshments and a gift exchange.
Harmony HD Unit held a Saturday night Christmas party at the Orchid Buffet with seven members and five guests present. Guests included Cecil Arnett Bill Trammell Dean Kepley Lee Francis and Henry Alford.
Try swapping Edam or Gouda into your macaroni and cheese for a milder creamy flavor. This quick cheese swap keeps the dish rich while adding a distinct nutty note.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Follmer were elected worthy matron and worthy patron of Bluebird Chapter CBS. Other officers named include Mrs. Lula Houston associate matron and Wendell Wilhite associate patron. Tellers were Albert Ambrose and Calvin Clinesmith. Plans set for Jan 3 visit by worthy grand matron Mrs. Pearl Cooper. Refreshments served. Christmas decorations noted. Also listed are recent Buffalo house guests including Harlan Kamm and family and Harold Wood.
In Chanute Tribune a December 13 1965 item notes Mrs Howard Wescott performing a solo with slides. Assisting were Mmes Glen Ice Howard Wescott Raymond Clinesmith and Merle Summervill. A donation to the American Bible Society and a student recognition Sunday on Dec 26 with a basket dinner at noon. Mrs Wescott and Mrs Ice attended as guests. Mrs W C Follmer and her committee led the social hour.
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