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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1971
Page
5
A reader asks Ann Landers why Christmas family newsletters feel self congratulatory and boastful. The letter satirizes overblown notices that list wealth, titles, and community service, arguing many readers skip lengthy updates and prefer concise greetings.
Christmas decorations featured prominently at the 8th annual Women’s Arts and Crafts Show at Central Park Building over the weekend with about 700 attendees. Safari Recreation and Parks Commission staff, led by Mrs. E. L. Logsdon and Mrs. Nora Clark, coordinated the event with assistors including Hosea Jones, Fern Jenkins, G. E. Rowan, Alma Myers, Andrew Nelson Jr., and C. L. Theising.
Chaincomers donated 25.78 to Child Care Inc in Chanute replacing a gift exchange. Christmas trees in local businesses will stay through the season to collect donations. Mrs. Jack Frost asks for art supplies. a luncheon at Mrs. Wayman Dunlap’s home hosted co hosts and 22 attendees.
Esther Circle hosted at Mrs. Mary Childress's home with lesson Truth Does Not Change and Christmas story from Luke. Hannah Circle met at Mrs. Blaine Marks's home with Christmas readings and prayers, nine members plus guest. A Congo missionary gift noted and a $5 donation to Esther Tiegreen memorial fund approved.
Zion Lutheran Church Women held a Christmas party sharing customs from around the world. Swedish carols were sung, St Lucia was portrayed, and speakers explained Dutch wooden shoes German decorations Mexican paper flowers and Santa traditions. A first tuberculosis association Christmas seal was also noted.
Dear Heloise shares practical tips from readers on freezer organization using color coded one pound margarine tubs for portioning soups chili and chow mein. A separate tip uses a game to speed room clean up with kids and a pocket button fix using glue and tape.
Karen Jean Decker and Floyd Ray Hanna wed at 2 p m Saturday in Buffalo Church of the Nazarene The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Decker and the groom son of Mr and Mrs James A Hanna of Cameron Okla The Rev Robert A Gant officiated with Lonnie Cox pianist Guests included Mrs Gerald May and Mrs Sammy May The ceremony featured silver brocade gown and white carnations.
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