Social Calendar Sifts Through December Events
Thursday December 19 brings a lineup of meetings and social gatherings. The list includes PEO with Mrs Reuben Burkman at 11 S Highland, Town and Country EHU with Mrs Wayne Jackson, AAUW Christmas party at 1802 W 21st, Girl Scout Neighborhood at Grace Episcopal Church, Rural Grange at Rural School, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Ladies Auxiliary at Carpenters Hall, Sweet Adelines at 910 W Elm, Kansette Club at 711 S Allen, and Friday December 20 events at Fairfield Grange Masonic Temple LA to B of RT, We Who Club at Sawyer Hall, Wilson class at First Methodist, Country Club Bridge at 1 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Burkman
S. Highland
Wayne Jackson
Vaughn
Grace Episcopal Church
Rural Grange
Brotherhood of Railroad
Carpenters Hall
Fairfield Grange
Fairfield
Golden Shrine
White Shrine of
Holly Mothers Elect Officers At Yale Luncheon
The Holly Mothers Club Christmas luncheon hosted by Mrs. Charles Stroh in Tennessee drew 14 members. Officers elected include President Mrs. Wolfe and Vice President Mrs. Wayman Dunlap, with Mrs. Stroh as treasurer and Mrs. Jack Brown as secretary-reporter. New member Mrs. James Cowan welcomed. door prizes awarded to Mrs. Homer Cook and Mrs. Phil Wheatley. Next meeting January 9 with Mrs. James Lusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stroh
Tennessee
Holly Mothers Club
Herbert Fox
Richard Crawford
Bill Wolfe
James Cowan
Wolfe
Wayman Dunlap
Jack Brown
Stroh
Homer Cook
Phil Wheatley
Don Davidson
James Lusk
S. Rutter
Dinner Honors Kieth Swaney on His Third Birthday
Sunday dinner guests celebrated Kieth Swaney's third birthday, son of Mr and Mrs Orval Swaney of 1413 S Highland. Attending were Ralph Kep ley of Humboldt and Olive Swaney of Chanute. Great grandmother Pearl Uth mann of Neosho Manor called, and sister Becky joined the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kieth Swaney
Orval Swaney
S. Highland
Ralph Kepley
Humboldt
Olive Swaney
Chanute
Kieth
Pearl Uthmann
Neosho Manor
Becky
Tied Circle Sunday School Holds Annual Christmas Dinner
The Federated Church Tied Circle met in the church basement for its annual Christmas turkey dinner and social hour. Thirty members and a guest, Mrs. Gladys Fones, attended, with Sam Wood presiding over a brief business meeting and a teacher’s gift. Norval Taylor read two Christmas poems before a gift exchange and carol singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Federated Church
Gladys Fones
Sam Wood
Hazel Sparks
Norval Taylor
Christmas Party for Safari Chapter NCHA Held in Central Park
Eighty five members attended the Safari chapter Christmas dinner at Central Park Community building. Hosts were Messrs. and Mmes. Brotton Brinkman and Stanislaus. Officers for 1969 welcomed. retiring president couple Stewart received a gift. Santa handed out popcorn balls during a gift exchange. The executive board met in Emporia. 100 NCHA Kansas chapters noted. The snow-bunny campout is set for Feb 1–2 at Lake Shawnee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safari Chapter
National Campers and Hikers Association
Central Park
Dave Brotton
Homer Brinkman
Don Stanislaus
Dalton Stewart
Santa Claus
Herla Rush
Emporia
NCHA
Kansas
Chuck Hoover
Holiday Dismissals For Midway Altoona Schools
The Midway and Altoona schools in Unified District 387 will dismiss Friday for the Christmas holiday. Classes resume Jan 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
Altoona
Unified District 387
Advent Comes into Mainstream as Preparing Faith Focus
The article discusses Advent's historical roots in the Christian faith and its rising public awareness over the last decade. It notes Rev. James Peters of Grace Episcopal Church and St. Albans in Wichita popularizing Advent wreaths and describes wreath construction, symbolism, and the four Sundays of Advent leading to Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Grace Episcopal Church
James Peters
Peters
St. Albany’s Episcopal Church
Wichita
Jesus
Christ
Mr Peters
Advent
Youths OF Grace Episcopal Church
2Nd and
Lincoln
Deborah Peters
Lance Stanislaus
Don Stanislaus
Pat Cannan
Stan Cannan
Alt oona Christmas Program Led by School Staff
The annual Christmas program at Altoona schools was performed Tuesday night under direction of Ralph Dice high school music instructor and Leah Hefner grade school vocal instructor, with assistance from other elementary teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Ralph Dice
Leah Hefner
Altar Society Covered Dish Dinner at St Patrick’s
St Patrick’s Altar Society hosted a 6:30 p.m. December 11 gathering in the school gym. Members read Christmas poems and stories, and five guests received Christmas gifts including Sister Martia and Rt Rev Msgr Hogan. Gifts were exchanged by 45 members before closing prayer led by Msgr Hogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Altar Society
St. Patrick’s School
Bill Brazil
Margaret Rausch
Leo B. Hahn
Martia
Barbare
Rose Carmel
Vincent Hogan
Father Hahn
Msgr. Hogan
Paul Fickel
Rausch
Roy Vaughans to Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Roy and Sylvia Vaughan of Chanute Iowa celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house at 221 E. 11th from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday. They wed December 24, 1918 in Allen County, later living in Petrolia and Chanute. Vaughan retired from the Santa Fe Railroad Oct 5, 1963 after 40 years. Hosts are daughters Mary Ellen Morlan and Marjorie Erickson, plus five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Vaughan
Sylvia Hart
Petrolia
Roy H. Vaughan
Allen County
John Hart
Vaughan
Chanute
Santa Fe Railroad
Daughers
Bill
Mary Ellen) Morlan
Miami, Okla
Gordon
Marjorie) Erickson
Hints and Bible Columns Highlight Page 12
Page 12 features Ann Landers Hints from Heloise and Bible column selections. Readers find practical advice and scriptural insights presented in concise weekly installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Heloise
Yule Circle Holds Christmas Meeting at First United Methodist
Elizabeth circle of the First United Methodist Church met with Mrs. Dennis DeMeritt with fifteen members and two guests in attendance. Mrs. Charles Winfrey Ill read two Christmas poems and a Christmas prayer. Gifts exchanged, cookies and candy served, and a recipe exchange followed. Mrs. John Schultz co hosted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
First United Methodist Church
Dennis DeMeritt
Allen
Charles Steffen
Sharralyn Webb
Charles Winfrey
John Schultz
Deweese and Torrence elected to county UN council
Neosho County United Nations Association met Saturday evening with Mrs. Marie Stipp for a covered dish dinner. Following a business meeting, Mrs. Max Deweese of Chanute and Rev. J M Torrence of Erie were elected to the council. Eleven members attended. next meeting is January 25 with Mrs. Clyde Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neosho County
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