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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1957

Page

3

Forty Year Pins Awarded To Three LA to BRT Members

Forty year membership pins in the LA to BRT were presented to Mmes. J. R. Mee H. A. Thurst in and J. O. Purviance at a meeting in the Odd Fellows hall yesterday. Mrs. J. H. Snyder presented the pins. Mrs. Earnest Anderson presided and entertained retiring officers with a Christmas party. Eighteen were present.

Mmes J. R. Mee H. A. Thurstin J. O. Purviance Odd Fellows Hall J. H. Snyder Earnest Anderson

Mrs Johnson Hosts Sunflower HDU Christmas Party

Mrs Ernest Johnson at 1121 S Highland hosted Sunflower HDU members for a Christmas party yesterday. Assisted by Mrs Earl Keys and Mrs Avery Sprague, attendees enjoyed a 1:30 dessert, welcomed new members Mrs Elvin Brenton and Mrs Wayne Dunlap, played games, and exchanged gifts around a sprayed blue spruce tree. Mrs Keys, the president, received a gift from the unit and gave gifts to all. The home featured Christmas decor and Johnson displayed European souvenirs from a recent trip abroad. Eighteen members attended.

Ernest Johnson S. Highland Sunflower Hdu Earl Keys Avery Sprague Elvin Brenton Wayne Dunlap

Mrs Hurst Hosts Guild Meeting at Christian Church

Mrs. Ted Hurst of 721 West Elm hosted the CWF Guild of the Christian church on Tuesday evening. Presiding was Mrs. Charles Arnett, with Vinnie Allison teaching the lesson on Christ Church and Race. Elsie Cunningham reported Marian Anderson's life from Rising Above Color while Kenneth Jones led devotions. Ten members and a guest, Mrs. Mabel Pens, attended. next meeting set for January 21 with Nora Sumner.

Ted Hurst W. Elm CWF Guild of the Christian Church Charles Arnett Vinnie Allison Elsie Cunningham Marian Anderson Kenneth Jones Hurst Arnett Ruth Shannon Mabel Pens Nora Sumner

Lesson and Cunningham Devotions Featured in Session

A scheduled program presents the lesson and Cunningham devotions, noted as key items for attendees. The event emphasizes reflective readings and guided contemplation within the session.

Mrs Mabel Hudson Hosts Westminster Class Meeting

Mrs Mabel Hudson of 309 West Main hosted 16 members of the Westminster class of the Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening with Mrs Ralph Drake presiding. The class voted to give a Christmas basket to a needy family and readings followed including The Legend of the Christ Child by Elizabeth Harrison and I Wish by Marian Odum. Refreshments were served by Mrs Hudson and others.

Mabel Hudson Main Presbyterian Church Ralph Drake Roy Gibson Christ Child Elizabeth Harrison Marian Odum Mmes. Hudson W. A. Hooinagle Decker

Marian Martin Pattern for Half Sizes 9332

Advertises Marian Martin printed pattern 9332 for half sizes with back pleats and smooth front silhouette. Provides sizes 14 4 5 18 2 0 and yardage for 39 inch fabric, costs 39 cents plus mailing, send to Pattern Dept in New York.

Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Alice Brooks Marian Martin Chanute Tribune West N.Y. Pring

Stubborn Divorcee Bothering Widower's Plans

Advice column excerpt shows a widower facing pressure to move the home and a divorced partner's country plan. A teenage daughter resists relocation. Ann Landers suggests compromise and caution in choosing a life partner. The second letter from a married pair echoes calls for counseling.

Ann YALE

Wilson Class Hears The Small One Christmas Story

The Wilson class of the Methodist church heard a recorded Christmas tale The Small One by Bing Crosby. Mrs Carl Breiner and her committee organized the event with Mrs Hazel Slane leading singing. Lisa Berthot read parts and Mrs R R Elder delivered the story with a gift exchange and seasonal decorations.

Bing Crosby Wilson Methodist Church Carl Breiner Hazel Slane Lisa Berthot R. R. Elder

Friendly Thimble club elects new officers

Mrs. Ray Brown is president with Mrs. Lyle Swink as vice president and Mrs. Arthur Ogle secretary and reporter. Other posts filled include devotional chairman Mrs. J. B. Taylor and treasurer Mrs. Charles Tripp. A 1 o'clock covered dish Christmas dinner followed devotions by Mrs. Taylor. A basket for an adopted family was prepared. Mrs. Brown will host the next meeting at 905 North Garfield on January 8.

Ray Brown Friendly Thimble Club Fred Bartholomew N. Garfield Lyle Swink Arthur Ogle J. B. Taylor Charles Tripp Taylor G. C. van Nice Humboldt Brown N. Garfield Jan

Etiquette Questions on Engagement Visits and Dining Manners

The column advises that distant families exchange happiness notes after engagement announcements. It notes that only one mouthful of ice cream should be served per bite, and asks about proper behavior when dining in a friend’s home.

Ask Permission To Remove Coat From Hostess

The suggestion discusses whether a guest should ask a hostess to remove his coat. It advises that waiting for the hostess or host to propose the action is the better course.

Mystery Sisters Revealed At Homemakers Club Meeting

Mrs Chester Nichols hosted the Homemakers Club gathering at 1425 South Central. Mystery sisters were revealed with a gift exchange and names redrawn for next year. Refreshments served for nine members and four children. guests included Mrs Howard Splane and Mrs Charles Beck. Next meeting set for January 15 with Mrs Howard Webb.

Chester Nichols S. Central Homemakers Club Elmer Mathews Howard Splane Charles Beck Howard Webb

How Can 1 Prevent Greasy Kitchen Range Soiling

A reader asks how to prevent the kitchen range from becoming greasy. Advice suggests keeping a saucer on top to hold greasy utensils and spares.

Social Calendar Highlights December 20 1957

Friday events include Naomi circle WSCS Mrs Kenneth Cumings 1202 8 Plummer 7 50 p m. Dorothea L Dix tent DUV Memorial building 2 30 p m. Confraternity Mothers St Patricks school 7 30 p m. Golden Shrine Jerusalem Masonic Temple 7 30 p m. IC Guild EUB church basket supper church 6 30 p m. Wilson class Methodist church quilting sewing 10 a m. Laurel Mothers club Mrs Dale Edwards 515 N Evergreen gift exchange 1 50 p m. Queen Esther class Christian church church 2 p m. Saturday Do Si Do Square Dance club Alcott school p m.

Naomi WSCS Kenneth Cumings Plummer Vernal Batese Allen Dorothea L. Dix Christian Mothers St Patrick's School Golden Shrine of White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple IC Guild of EUB Church Wilson Laurel Mothers Club Dale Edwards N. Evergreen Queen Esther Christian Church Church

Favorite Recipe Oatmeal Muffins From Chanute Tribune

The Chanute Tribune presents a homey recipe for oatmeal muffins and cookies. It lists butter or margarine sugar quick oatmeal and buttermilk with a beaten egg plus sifted dry ingredients and optional raisins. Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 375 degrees. Mrs J Howard Jester is the contributor.

J. Howard Jester S. Highland Chanute Tribune Chanute, Kas Kermit Adelgren

Go Center HDU Holds Christmas Themed Meeting

Mrs. C A Obenhaus hosted the Go Center HDU Tuesday afternoon presiding as members answered roll with Last Minute Christmas Suggestions. Officers elected include Mrs Albert Magner president Mrs Fred Brungardt vice president Mrs D G Springer secretary treasurer Mrs R J Magner public relations and Mrs Martin Klingenberg recreation. Gifts to mystery sisters were given from a Christmas tree with Dwight Baldwin assisting. Christmas songs and holiday games followed. Refreshments served to numerous members and guests with plans for the January 8 meeting hosted by Mrs R J Magner.

ERSE C. A. Obenhaus Go-Center HDU Obenhaus Albert Magner Fred Brungardt D. G. Springer R. J. Magner Martin Klingenberg Mystery Sisters

PTA Meeting Hosts Gift Exchange For Alcott Group

Mrs. Alcott Frederick Gerardy hosted a study group of the Alcott PTA on Wednesday at 125 S Lafayette. Mrs. Kenneth Tebow read the Christmas story The Littlest General. Twenty members and eight children exchanged gifts. Mrs Carl Walker is to host January 22 with Mrs Tebow giving the lesson.

Fred Gerardy S. Lafayette Alcott Pta Kenneth Tebow Carl Walker Tebow

Chanute Textile Paint Club Holds All Day Meeting

The Chanute Textile Paint Club met all day in Carpenters hall with a noon sack lunch. Ten members attended and voted to skip meetings until January 7. A covered dish dinner and officer elections were planned. Meetings will start at 9 a.m. instead of 8.

Chanute Textile Paint Club Carpenters Hall

Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club Holds Christmas Party

The Sunny Stone 4-H club Buffalo Boosters met December 12 with seventeen members present. New members Nancy Jones Billie Clinesmith Danny Morrow and Mike Morrow were initiated. The group planned for the purple seal and heard talks and demonstrations including Wrapping A Christmas Package and Safety Around Christmas Trees. Favors gifts and a member gift exchange with refreshments followed.

Sunny Stone Hdu Buffalo Boosters Nancy Jones Billie Clinesmith Danny Mike Morrow Eddie Jones Judy Clouth Nancy Susie Jones Gary Follmer Ewing Berlin Linda Carlson Carl Harvey Jr Mary E. Branan Lorene Pierce

Atomic Plant Produces Power at Shippingport

The first full scale commercial nuclear power station in the nation produced electricity for homes and industry. Jack Waugaman of Hookstown, Pa., flipped the switch to send power from the turbine into Duquesne Light Co.'s system, marking a historic milestone in atomic energy.

Shippingport Jack Waugaman Hookstown Wangaman Duquesne Light Co

Early shippingport atomic plant powers up to full capacity

Wangaman begins control at 12 39 am sending 5000 kilowatts with gradual ramp to 60000 kw planned in days The site near Pittsburgh serves 250000 people and marks the nations first large scale civilian reactor while a second plant in England concentrates on plutonium for military use

Wangaman Duquesne Light Shippingport Pittsburgh England

Air Force Tests Missile Instruments on Manned Flights

The Air Force has tested missile instruments during manned flights over a range from Holloman missile center in New Mexico to Phoenix Arizona. A public information officer said details on the area cannot be released. No free missile flights in the corridor have occurred.

Alamogordo N.M Air Force Holloman Missile Center Phoenix Ariz Holloman Arizona-New Mexico

Crawford County Welfare Expenditures Reported for November

Southeast Kansas Corner notes Crawford County social welfare department spent 152 080 70 for November, down 751 63 from October, per William E Landon director. Iola Chamber of Commerce directors seek 5 000 pledged to back the 1958 Allen County Fair. Coffeyville burglary report: hat missing from Edward J Perry home per assistant police chief B C Lewis.

Pittsburg Crawford County Social Welfare Department William E. Landon IOLA Iola Chamber of Commerce Allen County Coffeyville Edward J. Perry B. C. Lewis

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Chanute Memorial Building Tribune Mrs. Johnson Guild Cunningham Ann Landers Vergo Lucien Lelong Elizabeth Arden Tioga Specialty Shop N. Lincoln Alcott School PTA Alcott The Ana i Kansas Hoover Hoover ‘Citation” Model 64 Koch Bros. Furniture W. Main
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