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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1960
Page
3
An inexpensive guide to making elegant candles at home using paraffin stearic acid and beeswax. It covers molds such as milk cartons and gelatin molds, coloring with crayons, fragrance options, and methods for multi color or layered candles plus safety and finishing tips.
An all day Odense Home Demonstration Unit meeting was hosted by Mrs Clyde Sellegren with Mrs John Chaffee as host. The luncheon followed a lesson on Buffet Meals and was presided over by Mrs Vyrl Roberts. Christmas Story was read by Mrs Orlie Hiebert. Project leaders named for the coming year include Mrs Lloyd Carson and Mabel.
New officers were installed by Mrs. Neil Heilman as advisory representative. They include Mrs. Harry Lindberg president, Mrs. Grizzle vice president, Mrs. Leon Corbett secretary treasurer, Mrs. Chaffee public relations, and Miss Thornton recreation. Members held a Christmas gift exchange. Heilman attended as guest. Next meeting set for January 4 with Mrs. Hiebert.
Students Leland Clapson and Harold Tarpley presented a Christmas program for CWF members at the church. The brass and woodwind ensemble played carols, Choral Aires sang, a woodwind quartet performed Greensleeves, Jody Lock sang Jesu Sleeps, Mrs. Leo Gottlieb read a Christmas story Stopover at Bethlehem, and Mrs. V C Steele gave Bible devotions Christmas Story. Gerald Rowan and Group Five served refreshments.
Cub Scouts of Den 2 Pack 100 worked on Christmas presents for mothers at the meeting hosted by den mother Mrs John Erickson. Refreshments were served and Cub Scout songs sung before adjournment.
Hulda Parker chapter No 385 of the Order of the Eastern Star elected officers including Mrs Sam Willis and Eugene Geyer as patrons and Mrs E O Gilbert and Jack McVaugh as associate patrons. Twenty-one members were honored for birthdays and three new members received. Mrs John Nation and others served refreshments as Christmas decor filled the dinette. Phy Taylor celebrated 43rd anniversary with a cake.
Y-Teens performed a skit titled A Christmas Tree for Kitty at a Monday high school auditorium meeting. Cast included Llewlyn Jenkins, Marcia Blackston, Sharon Belt, Sherrill Rush, Mary Browning, and Jane Evans. They plan to donate clothing and food to an adopted family, decorate the school exterior, wrap gifts on December 20, then carol and share refreshments.
Mrs Roy Gildart installed the new officers at a Country Cousins Home Demonstration Unit meeting in Thayer. Officers: Mrs Gildart president, Mrs Novotny vice president, Mrs James John secretary treasurer, Mrs Delbert Jeans public relations, Mrs Gerhardt Leck recreation. Lesson by Mrs Carl Thomas Buffet Meals. Toys and 10 donated to Parsons Training School. Next meeting January 10 at 1 30 p.m. with Mrs Thomas.
Mrs J A Groves Sr 126 S Garfield hosted a salad luncheon for the Builders class of First Presbyterian church on Tuesday. Mrs J A Groves Jr assisted, Mrs Fred Skinner presided. Class projects were discussed and remarks honored Mrs Skinner for guiding the class through 1960.
Mrs. Ranz Hostess Sigurd Petersen Parsons addressed Outlook Study club members Tuesday at the TB Hospital. Mrs. Edward C. Ranz Jr. was hostess. Mrs. Ranz and Mrs. La Rue Delp conducted the program. Refreshments were served. Tables wore red and white decorations. Mrs. Al Endres poured ary 3 with Mrs. Delp.
Community groups hold Christmas activities including a Christ mas gift exchange at 1 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. meeting at St Patrick school for Confraternity of Christian Mothers. The Golden Shrine of Jerusalem meets at the Masonic Temple with ceremonies and dinners. Do Si Do Square Dance club gathers at Alcott School at 8 p.m. and Modern Mothers host a Christmas party at the Country Club.
Above average scores at Duplicate Bridge Monday night featured Mrs. Charles Broadwell and Mrs. Bob Allen with 30 2, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Forbes of Neodesha close at 29, and Mrs. Fred L. Johnson and Bob Ward with 23.
Mrs. Myrle George hosted a Christmas party for the Neosho Memorial daytime staff on Tuesday afternoon. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. Guests included Lillian Marvin, Vida Petersen, Ralph Burghart, Francis McGuffey, Ralph Sparks, Fred Thielenhaus, Ora Frankeberger, Kenneth Pons, Harold Moore, Theresa McGuffy, Carol McDonald, and Mary Sanchez.
TOPS Determinettes will meet Friday in Sawyer hall. Members are to bring white elephants for games. There will be no meeting December 30. Mrs. Fred Gerardy was elected leader at the meeting last Friday. Other new officers are Mrs A. O. Dimon vice leader, Mrs. Marius Phillips secretary, Mrs. C. C. Winans treasurer, and Mrs. Warren Babcock weight recorder. Mrs. Gerardy wore the crown for having lost the most weight. Members will have installation and a gift exchange January 6.
The Associated Press reports final pre Christmas sales feature leg of lamb pork chops and frying chickens. Prices vary by region with lamb 53 to 59 cents per pound in New York area and frying chickens about 31 cents. Turkey and ham are held back while vegetables and fruits including broccoli cabbage onions and Emperor grapes are highlighted.
Patty Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul R Smith of Fredonia and Bill Blanck son of Mr and Mrs George Blanck of 801 W Cherry were married November 19 at the First Christian church in Roswell New Mexico. The couple will reside in Roswell where Airman Blanck is stationed with the United States Air Force.
Mr and Mrs Fred J Lassman of Savenburg will mark fifty years of marriage with an open house at St Peter s Lutheran Humboldt from 2 30 to 5 30 p m Attending will be all eleven children and their families including Fred Lassman Jr Alvin Clarence Carl Helen Earnest Lonnie Clyde Lloyd Ralph Arnold Freede and Robert plus relatives and friends The couple wed December 21 1910 in Humboldt s C V Baker home with Rev W T Vogel officiating
Mrs Robert Lopeman entertained at the Business and Professional Women's Christmas party in Tioga ballroom with ukulele songs and carols. A turkey dinner was served. Funds were raised for Teen Canteen. New and charter members were recognized and given watch charms. A party and games followed the meeting.
Mrs Carl Walker hosted the Dorcas circle of Grant Avenue Baptist church at 811 North Forest on Wednesday. Mrs Paul Whitworth led the meeting and Mrs Hilda Youngberg offered the opening prayer. Christmas gifts were sent to the special interest missionary and members exchanged gifts. Mrs Gilbert Ranz led devotions with the title What Christmas Can Do For You.
“Tidings of Great Joy” was the lesson led by Mrs. Lewis Hottenstein on the meaning of Christmas. Closing prayer by Mrs. Everett Pearson. Guests included Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Leslie Talbot. Refreshments served. Next meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Ralph Toland.
Sunflower chapter Wednesday at Cedar Lodge Temple conferred degrees on two members. O H Bates led initiatory chants. Mrs J C Rensing and Harry Patterson presided as worthy matron and patron. A charter was draped in memory of H D Hunter. New officers include Mrs Neal Munger organist, Mrs Wayne Taylor worthy matron, Roy Adams worthy patron, with several others elected. Installation set for next meeting. refreshments and festive tables noted.
Mrs. C. A. Patton hosted the Hannah circle on Wednesday. Prayer opened by Mrs. Rudolph Sandberg, led by presiding officer Mrs. Fred Reno. Devotions on Why Do We Have Christmas were given by Mrs. Esther Erickson. A missionary letter from Mrs. John Martin in South India was read. Guests Mrs. Robert Cox and Mrs. G. R. Linville attended. Refreshments served. meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Everett Olson.
Jelly Jayhawkers 4-H Club held a Santa Claus event for 22 members with families from Grant and Home Demonstration Units. About 100 people attended a 7 p.m. turkey dinner and a short program by Steve Olson and several members, then sang together and donated 24 dollars to CARE.
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