Robert Ellises Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Robert J Ellis of Erie will celebrate their golden anniversary on December 22 with a reception from two to five at Grady School Friends and relatives are invited to call The couple have three sons Myron Parsons Morris Liberal and Warren Denver and ten grandchildren Deblar and Ellis are their children-in-law The couple married December 22 1913 in Erie and have lived in the area their entire lives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Ellis
Rupal Erie
Grady School
Blanche Deblar
August Deblar
Ben Ellis
Erie
Myron
Parsons
Morris
Liberal
Warren
Denver
FHA Holds Christmas Party At Chanute High
The Future Homemakers of America at Chanute Senior High met Monday evening at sponsor Hal Davis home 607 South Ash for a Christmas party. Ten members collected food for a needy family box then returned for refreshments. The next meeting is set for January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers of America
Chanute Senior High School
Hal Davis
S. Ashby
Davis
Gifts of Christmas Led by Mrs Winans at CWF Guild
Mrs Winans hosted the CWF Guild meeting of the First Christian Church at 533 N Highland Tuesday night. Mrs Charles Arnott presented a lesson titled Gifts of Christmas from Rachel Hartman. Mrs Alta Jones gave Luke chapter two devotions as gifts of food were brought for the Christmas basket. Mrs Winans presided and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Winans
N. Highland
CWF
First Christian Church
Charles Arnett
Rachel Hartman
Alta Jones
St. Luke
Winans
Family Fellowship At Trinity Baptist
The Trinity Baptist Church family fellowship met last night in the church basement for a turkey dinner. President Mrs. Don Grogan led the meeting with devotions by Mrs. Olive Swaney. New officers were elected for the coming year: Raymond Parker president, Orval Swaney vice president, Glenn Eastburn secretary treasurer, Mrs. William Phillis pianist, Lula Eastburn reporter. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Eastburn. attendance 33 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family Fellowship
Trinity Baptist Church
Don Grogan
Olive Swaney
Raymond Parker
Orval Swaney
Glenn Eastburn
William Phillis
Lula Eastburn
Gibsons Host To Yule Party For Hulda Parker Chapter
Past Matrons and Patrons of Hulda Parker Chapter OES with their spouses gathered Monday at Roy Gibson’s home for a Christmas dinner party. The event featured a green cloth centerpiece, evergreen sprays, and pine cones with quartette tables, lighting, and games. Thirty six guests attended with prizes awarded for bridge pinochle and canasta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Parker Chapter Oes
Roy Gibson
W. Main
Roy Chapple
Ed Parr
Midway PTA Highlights Nativity Pageant At School
The Midway PTA met Monday night and featured a Nativity pageant by the high school titled The Stable at Bethlehem directed by Milo Peterson. Pianists Kathy Engleman Lonnie Cox narrators Beth Blair and Nancy Ann Jones. social committee served refreshments. sixth grade won the room prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Bethlehem
Milo Peterson
Kathy Engleman
Lonnie Cox
Beth Blair
Nancy Ann Jones
Past Presidents of Auxiliary Hold Christmas Dinner Parley
Past Presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary met in the Memorial Building Auxiliary room on Monday for a Christmas dinner. Hostesses were Mrs. John Hargrave Mrs. Frank Vaughn Mrs. Carl Wortman Mrs. Russell Davidson and Mrs. Bob Smith. Daisy Jordan led a brief business meeting. Gifts were exchanged by Mrs. Hargrave and Mrs. Davidson. Canasta winners were Mrs. C. D. Blackwood Mrs. Paul Wills Mrs. Roy Williams and Mrs. Lief Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Mmes
John Hargrave
Frank Vaughn
Carl Wortman
Russell Davidson
Bob Smith
Daisy Jordan
Hargrave
Davidson
C. D. Blackwood
Paul Wills
Roy Williams
Lief Nelson
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Buffalo Couple
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rutherford of Buffalo celebrate their Golden Wedding on December 24. A family dinner is planned Sunday at son Cleo Rutherford’s home in Buffalo. All children and families will attend except daughter Dorothy Jockens of Douglas Wyoming. Family members include Lawrence Beck in Chanute and Robert Driscoll in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
J. C. Rutherford
Cleo Rutherford
H. P
Dorothy) Jockens
Douglas
Wyo
Lawrence
Betty) Beck
Chanute
Robert
Chloe) Driscoll
Kansas City
Patricia Olson to Wed George L Gibson
Patricia Olson engagement announced by Mr and Mrs E L Olson of 609 N Grant. She is a 1963 Chanute High School graduate and Chanute Junior College freshman. George L Gibson, son of Mrs Leona Gibson of Parsons, is employed by Home Appliance Company. Wedding set for January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Olson
N. Grant
Patricia
George L. Gibson
Leona Gibson
Parsons
Miss Olson
Chanute High School
Chanute Junior College
Gibson
Home Appliance
Social Calendar Highlights Local December Events
The Thursday December 19 calendar lists a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Margaret Mohler at 302 N. Forest at 7:30 PM. Other items include a Town and Country HD Unit meeting at Tioga Hotel and a Rural Grange gathering. Friday December 20 features an Alcott PTA Christmas program at 7:30 PM and a covered dish lunch at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N
Margaret Mohler
N. Forest
Tioga Hotel
Cecil Pankratz
Evergreen
Rural Grange Meeting
Rural School
Alcott
Robert Rader
W. Elm
Golden Shrine of White Shrine of
Ladies of Elks Hold Christmas Basket Drive Meeting
The Ladies of Elks met in lodge rooms for a business session inviting members to donate clothing, toys and food by Sunday afternoon for Christmas baskets. Volunteers were recruited to wrap packages Sunday at two. Refreshments were provided by hostesses and awards were given after bridge games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Elks
Mmes
Charles Wiggans
Joe Brazil
Joe Hummer
John Williams
Cecil Comer
Miss Noland Engaged to Frank Matteucci in Langhorne
Mr and Mrs Richard Salb announce the engagement of Constance Ann Noland to Frank Andrew Matteucci. Constance, daughter of the late William J Noland, studied at Mount Saint Scholastica College and Kansas State College, and is in education. Frank Matteucci, a Kansas State College senior, majors in business administration and marketing. He belongs to Pi Kappa Alpha. A June wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Salb
Eric
Pi Kappa Alpha
Mrs Brazil Tops Pinochle Hand Competition
Mrs Brazil leads with high score in a pinochle event followed by Mrs P B Darlington in second and Mrs Neal Munger in low. The next pairing shows Mrs Ralph Evans as high with Mrs Dale Anderson second and Mrs Earl Morgan low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
P. B Darlington
Neal Munger
Ralph Evans
Dale Anderson
Earl Morgan
Westminster Class Holds Yale Party
The Westminster Class of the Presbyterian Church held its annual Christmas party Tuesday night at Mrs. Mable Hudson’s home. Officers were installed, a Christmas story was read, and a Piney Woods Mission remembrance was given.
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Yale Party
Westminster
The
Presbyterian Church
Mable Hudson
W. Main
Study Clubs Share Christmas Warmth at Two Homes
The Modern Study Club visited Mrs. Lester Lawrence at 106 S. Plummer for a Christmas party with a salad luncheon and carols. Mrs. Robert Koch recited a Markham poem and a gift exchange was organized by Koch and Mrs. Ward. At Mrs. Howare Jester’s home, 812 S Highland, 15 Round Table members enjoyed a holiday luncheon, a Santa gift exchange led by Mrs. Dickinson, and a reminiscence of past Christmases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Modern Study Club
Lester Lawrence
S. Plummer
Raymond Radford
Robert Koch
Edwin Markham
Koch
Robert Ward
Round Table Study Club
Dickinson
Santa
Clopines Host OES Officers at Tioga Hotel Dinner
Mr and Mrs F D Clopine entertained Sunflower Chapter OES officers and substitute officers with a Christmas themed dinner at Tioga Hotel. Gifts were exchanged, carols sung, and 42 members attended with games afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Clopine
Sunflower Chapter
OES
Tioga Hotel
Alex Bruce
Harlan Lovett
Christmas Banquet at Chanute Nursing School
The Chanute Public School of Practical Nursing held a Christmas banquet at Maple Leaf on Tuesday night for the class and full‑time instructors. Administrator Lawrence Filosa gave an address and announced plans for a January class of 20 to 24 students from various areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute Public School of Practical Nursing
Maple Leaf
Lawrence Filosa
Hyink
McDonald
Filosa
Christmas Meeting of the 20th Century Study Club
The 20th Century Study Club met at Mrs. C. Eckard’s home 306 N Garfield on Tuesday afternoon for a dessert, with ten members present. Mrs. C. L. Keas presided, Mrs R. R. Elder gave devotions, members shared holiday thoughts, and a Christmas gift exchange was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Study Club
C. Eckard
N. Garfield
C. L. Keas
R. R. Elder
Legion Party For Underprivileged Children Held At Hall
The American Legion hosted its annual party for underprivileged children at the legion hall on Monday evening. Dinner was served and Christmas presents of toys and clothing distributed. Tom Blancett acted as a beardless Santa Claus as the party closed with carols. Candy stockings were given to the children for take home. Dewey Maghe headed the dinner preparation, with officers wives and J W Kerby, Mrs Warren Alford, and Mrs John Barney as hostesses. Jack Dalton led all arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
the Legion Hall
Tom Blancett
Third District
Dewey Maghe
John Barney
Warren Alford
J. W. Kerby
Jack Dalton
Chanute Tribune Briefs December 18 1963 Page 3
Local page highlights brief items from Chanute Kansas dated December 18 1963. Short notices may include community updates, upcoming events, and small town notices typical of mid December newsroom briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chanute Tribune
Outlook Study Club Hosts Christmas Luncheon
Mrs Ed Parr hosted the Outlook Study Club for a Christmas luncheon at 517 N High land. Christmas candles and evergreens decorated quarter tables while Mrs Marlin Blackston presented a program titled Christmas Treasures in Art with prints from American Annual of Literature and Art and Leonardo da Vinci. A letter from the Parsons State Hospital superintendent thanked the group for its school support and Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Parr
N. Highland
Outlook Study Club
Marlin Blackston
Leonardo da Vinci
Parsons State Hospital
Mrs Bates Hostess To LA to ORC and B Meeting
Mrs Bates hosted the LA to ORC and B gathering at 824 S Malcolm for a Christmas meal. Mrs Homer LaForge led the business session planning 1964 meetings. Mrs Grant Wilson distributed gifts and Mrs H A Thurstin directed the program with a Christmas reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osmond Bates
S. Malcolm
LA To Orc
Homer LaForge
Grant Wilson
H. A. Thurstin
Wilson
Clara's Hats Gift Suggestions for the Holidays
Clara's Hats at Lincoln Ph gives gift ideas including gloves purses formal cosmetics scarfs hose clutches and holiday hats. The listing notes a phone contact HE 1 4544.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Ph
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Drisdell Studio
Robert Ellises
Fha
Mrs. Winans
Trinity Baptist
Ferebrasim
yEvesi
Peto
Arie
Gibsons
Auxiliary Meet
Patricia Olson
Johnson Studio Mhoto
Dial Tribune
Rayon
Slim
Miss Noland
Constance Ann Noland
Ralph Drake
Piney Woods
Missouri
Fred Heinzie
W. O. Hensley
Roy S. Gibson
BM. Dunham
J. B. Taylor
C. H. Decker
Bertice Gibson
Handley Brown
Joseph Wasser
Hans J
S. Central
Clopine
Dave Evans
Merle Cordner
Don Beach
Legion Party For
Outlook
Mrs. Bates
Clara
Poinsettias
Hans
Fowls
South Central
Berkline
T.V
Lazy Susans
Bill Johnson Furniture
Highland
Chanute, Kas
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