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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1968

Page

3

Joint Installation of Officers By Pearl Chapter Thayer Masons

Thayer The annual joint installation of Pearl chapter OFS and the Masonic lodge was held in the Masonic hall. Harold Umbarger and Andrew Stires were installed as officers with family gifts and musical interludes. Visitors from Chanute and Oklahoma attended as chili oyster soup and coffee were served.

Pearl Chapter Thayer Masons Thayer OFS Masonic Lodge Masonic Hall

New Leaf May Deter Theft and Heal Hearts

Teen confesses shoplifting $47 from a department store and plans to mail back part of the money. Ann Landers urges returning funds with a note and suggests starting a national honesty trend. A remarriage plan in Wheeling prompts advice on a public ceremony and family concerns.

Ann

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs James Youngberg

Mrs James Dean Youngberg was honored at a Tuesday bridal shower at the home of Mrs Ron Wiltse 807 S Rutter. Co hosts were Mrs Ron Gossett and Mrs Marc Hoofnagle. Blue and white decor, 30 guests. The honoree is Kathy Koch, married Dec 3.

James Dean Youngberg Ron Wiltse Rutter Ron Gossett Marc Hoofnagle Kathy Koch

Gifts Exchanged At LAPM Meeting

Ladies Auxiliary and Patriarchs Militant met Tuesday evening in JOOF hall with Mrs. Nettie Biggs presiding. After the meeting gifts were exchanged and Mrs. Biggs presented a gift to each officer. Refreshments were served.

Ladies Auxiliary Patriarchs Militant Joof Hall Nettie Biggs

Dishwasher Raises Dough By Heloise Cause

Dear Heloise shares a home hint about using a warm dishwasher to proof dough while running and drying dishes. The method speeds yeast rise, with the author noting varying times and occasional checks through the door.

Heloise

Yale Dinner Party In Patterson Home

Mrs. Kenneth Patterson hosted a Christmas dinner at 1306 Central for the 11 to 7 shift at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Her daughters Arbara Carolyn and Deanne joined by Mrs. Oren Patterson and guests exchanged gifts and played Christmas games. Attendees included Mrs. Finn Bomberger Lavera Adams Francis Myers Mrs. Irvin Lassman Mrs. Lee Abbott Mrs. Ray Atkins Mrs. Leo Heer Mrs. William Stephenson Mrs. Walter Amberg Mrs. Maynard Clough Mrs. William Brown Mrs Gordon Inman Mrs. William Boyd Mrs. Betty Johnson Mrs. Vivian Johnson and Francis Bursh.

Kenneth Patterson Central Neosho Memorial Hospital Arbara Carolyn Deanne Oren Patterson Finn Bomberger Lavera Adams Francis Myers Irvin Lassman Lee Abbot Ray Atkins Leo Heer William Stephenson Walter Amberg Maynard Clough William Brown Gordon Inman William Boyd Betty Johnson Vivian Johnson Francis Bursh

Early American Theme For Gem Club Christmas Party

Chanute Gem and Mineral Club held its annual Christmas party in the Memorial building Federation room with an Early American theme. Tables displayed antiques and lamps. members wore period attire. Prizes, carols, a Santa visit, and a rock and gem gift exchange followed for twenty five attendees.

Chanute Gem and Mineral Club Federation Room Memorial Building

Ruth Ellen Tiegreen Engaged to George Olendorf

Mr and Mrs Warner C Tiegreen announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Ellen to George Forrest Olendorf son of Mrs Richard P Taylor of St Joseph Missouri and F G Olendorf of Kansas City Olendorf holds a BA from William Jewell College class of 1962 and works at F G Olendorf Company North Kansas City An early spring wedding is planned.

Warner C. Tiegreen Ruth Ellen George Forrest Olendorf Richard P. Taylor St. Joseph F. G. Olendorf Kansas City Miss Tiegreen Chanute High School Neosho County

Sunflower Officers Host Covered Dish Dinner at Cedar Lodge

Mrs Katherine Groskinsky and Dudley Kelley held a Sunflower chapter CES event for officers and families Sunday evening in Cedar Lodge Temple dining room. A 6 o'clock covered dish dinner featured a Santa Claus decoration, a ceramic treat tree, holly, greens, and candy light displays. Gifts were exchanged, a Christmas Story read by Mrs Groskinsky, and officers received presents from Mrs Louis Junod before concluding with games.

Katherine Groskinsky Dudley Kelley Sunflower Chapter CES Cedar Lodge Temple

Golden Rod OES Installs Officers

Golden Rod chapter of OES installed officers and held its annual Christmas program at the Masonic hall Tuesday night. New officers include Worthy Matron Kay Jean Brown Worthy Patron Robert Brown Associate Worthy Matron Ione Lattimore Associate Worthy Patron Raymond Lattimore Conductress Charlene Hatch Associate Conductress Alice Tipton Secretary Erma Harder Treasurer Amelia Singleton Installing officer Marjorie McCormick Installling chaplain Ada Rich Installing Marshal Lenna Powers

Yates Center Golden Rod Chapter OES Masonic Hall Kay Jean Brown Robert Brown Ione Lattimore Raymond Lattimore Charlene Hatch Alice Tipton Erma Harder Amelia Singleton Marjorie McCormick Ada Rich Lenna Powers

Honey Bees Perform For Devoted Mothers

The Devoted Mothers Club meets at Mrs. Gerald Rowan home 318 S Western Friday with 16 members. They vote to donate to Santa's Helpers. The Honey Bees Chanute Sweet Adelines perform a musical program followed by a gift exchange. January 10 meeting hosted by Mrs. Billi Bircher with Mrs. John Yoakum co hostess.

Devoted Mothers Club Gerald Rowan S. Western Honey Bees Chanute Sweet Adelines Billi Bircher John Yoakum

Mrs Adelgren Delivers Esther Circle Christmas Lesson

Mrs Imelda Adelgren presented Ready for Christmas for Grant Avenue Baptist Church Esther circle at 415 W Walnut in the Hale home. Co host Mrs Lloyd Woosley led the meeting with opening prayer by Mrs Hugo Larson and closing prayer by Mrs Hilma Huffmar. Read a missionary letter by Harriet Lees and devotions by Mrs Edna Rush. Eleven members attended and refreshments followed.

Imelda Adelgren Grant Avenue Baptist Church Esther Circle J. R. Hale W. Walnut Lloyd Woosley Hugo Larson Woosley Harriet Lees Edna Rush Hilma Huffmar

Wesleyan Guild Holds December Covered Dish Meeting

The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First United Methodist Church met in Fellowship hall for a Dec. 12 covered dish dinner with 23 members and two guests, Dr. and Mrs. Duff Wagoner. Imogene Dolan led the prayer meditation, Mrs. Frank Stacy presided, pledges were made for the new year, and Mrs. A. Mannoni presented the lesson Thy Light Is Come with help from other members.

Wesleyan Service Guild First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Duff Wagoner Imogene Dolan Frank Stacy A. Mannoni

The Drum Presents Murray Hill Christmas Program

The sixth grade class of Murray Hill school staged The Drum for their annual Christmas program in the school auditorium on Tuesday evening. The fifth grade chorus opened with carols directed by Mrs How ard Hollenshead, and the sixth grade chorus closed with Silent Night as Rev. Doyle Frazier read Christmas scriptures.

Murray Hill School Howard Hollenshead Doyle Frazier

St Cecilia Chorus Carols for Patients at SEK Hospital

Thirteen members of the St. Cecilia Music Club sang carols for patients at the SEK Tuberculosis Hospital on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Lottie Wortman introduced the group, with Mrs. Kenneth Brown presenting selections and Mrs. Robert Geiger as accompanist.

St. Cecilia Music Club Sek Tuberculosis Hospital Lottie Wortman Kenneth Brown Robert Geiger Brown Helen Reese Jack Brown Mmes. Palmer Forslund John Hargrave D. A. Finney W. H. McMurray Bert Farmer Joe Holladay Art Holmes C. H. Pankratz J. C. Sanders Dufi Wagoner

Grant Avenue Baptist Church Circles Meet

Hannah circle of the Grant Avenue Baptist Church met at Mrs. John Bench home with Mrs. Joe Thurman presiding. A Christmas food basket was prepared and eight members attended.

Hannah Circle Grant Avenue Baptist Church John Bench Joe Thurman Russ Morelan Christ Roy Damnelley Edgar Youngberg S. Highland Dorcas Frances Cot

Camphoppers Meeting Highlights Chapter Honors

Camphoppers chapter of the National Campers and Hikers held a meeting on Saturday evening. President couple Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson received a gift for their service. Teenagers led the program. Guests included Tisha Simpson Chanute and Joe and Ted Austin Wichita. Four members attended.

Camphoppers National Campers and Hikers Joe Thompson Tisha Simpson Chanute Joe Ted Austin Wichita

Tribune Phone Contact for Carriers

Readers are advised to contact the Tribune by phone if their carrier is unavailable. If the carrier cannot be reached, dial HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m. for assistance.

Tribune

Social Calendar Notes For Fairfield and Nearby Clubs

Friday schedule includes Fairfield Grange at 3 p.m and covered dish supper at 6 30 p.m at White Shrine Masonic Temple. LA to B of RT hosts Past Presidents meeting at Sawyer hall 1 30 p.m and Wilson class at First Methodist Church 10 a.m. Country Club Bridge at 1 30 p.m.

Fairfield Grange Fairfield Golden Shrine

Athenaeum Holds Christmas Party At Mrs Miller Home

The Athenaeum met at 211 S Central in Mrs H C Miller’s home for its annual Christmas party. Mrs Miller led the business and meditation, the courtesy committee spoke on the Christmas project, and Mrs H W Lewis read The Kitchen Madonna by Ru mer Godden. Nine members attended and refreshments were served. The January 7 meeting will be with Mrs T O Ward at 211 N Lafayette.

Athenaeum H. C. Miller S. Central

Bible Quiz Questions and Answers by Lavina Ross Fowler

A compact quiz by Lavina Ross Fowler lists biblical questions and references about Egypt Isaiah Ezekiel John Luke and Matthew. It presents four correct and three correct responses with a prompt to “See Bible.”

Lavina Ross Fowler Memphis Egypt Cairo Noph Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Jesus John Simeon Judah

Christmas Coffee Women Share Recipes In Chanute

Mrs. Dale Sneeringer hosted Christmas coffee for minister wives in Chanute with six participants baking cookies and exchanging recipes. The group will meet in January at Mrs. Duff Wagoner’s home at 321 S. Larson for the next gathering.

Dale Sneeringer N. Forest Chanute Duff Wagoner S. Larson

Culture Club Christmas Luncheon in Chanute

Culture Club held a Christmas luncheon at the Orchid Buffet with thirteen members and two guests. Mrs. George Pinegar presided as president, Mrs. D A Finney sang accompanied by Mrs. Petterson, and guest Mrs. Duff Wagoner shared a story. The group closed with Silent Night. The club will meet January 7 with Mrs. Jack Sparks.

Chanute Culture Club Roy Gibson Dave Petterson George Pinegar D. A. Finney Petterson Duff Wagoner Minton Johnston Wagoner Craig Graham Jack Sparks Lincoln

Nina Koch Hosts Beta Delta ESA Christmas Party

Beta Delta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met Tuesday evening at Nina Koch's home 224 West 4th for its annual Christmas party. Hostesses were Miss Koch Mary Lou Conway and Mrs Elmer Oliver. Ten members attended and gifts were exchanged with secret sisters drawn. Red and white candles and rose nightlights served as favors with Mrs Fred Midcap hosting next meeting.

Rebekah Lodge Holds Meeting and Plans Lunch Event

Rebekah Lodge met Monday evening in Odd Fellows hall with vice grand Mrs. James Mc Kinsey presiding. A Christmas basket for a needy family was collected. Luncheon plans for the district Grange meeting on Jan. 3 were made. Birthdays for Mines Christine Oglesbee Viola Lesan and Ruth Krone were noted. A covered dish dinner for 39 members preceded the meeting.

Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall James McKinsey Christine Oglesbee Viola Lesan Ruth Krone

Buffalo Couple Celebrates 55th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J C Rutherford of rural Buffalo mark their 55th anniversary on Tuesday after about 65 years in Wilson County They have four children 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren The children include Mrs Lawrence Beck Cleo Rutherford Buffalo Mrs Dorothy Jockins Douglas Wyo and Mrs Robert Driscoll Kansas City

J. C. Rutherford Buffalo Wilson County Rutherford Lawrence Beck Cleo Rutherford Dorothy Jockins Douglas Wyo Robert Driscoll Kansas City

Christmas Party For Builders Class At First Presbyterian

The Builders class of the First Presbyterian Church held a Christmas party in the church parlor Sunday evening. Hostesses Mines J A Groves Arthur Coonrod Pearl Loveall and M R Wilson entertained 16 members and three guests International Christian Youth exchange student Peter Sandwall from Sweden. Sandwall played piano and sang carols Kathy Lawrence led singing with Sandwall accompanying. Mrs C D Blackwood read two Christmas stories and gifts were exchanged for Mrs L H Petit and Mrs Groves.

First Presbyterian Church Mines J. A. Groves Arthur Coonrod Pearl Loveall M. R. Wilson Kristina Owen Kathy Lawrence Peter Sandwall International Christian Youth Exchange Sweden Sandwall C. D. Blackwood Lee Landis Charles W. Ferguson Wilson L. H. Petit

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Ernest Harms Melvin VanCleave Harold Umbarger Harry Rash Carl Studebaker Jesse Johnston Earl Peterson Robert Harms Melvin van Cleave Charles Payne Ralph Bowers Herschel Woolery Tyler Umbarger Albert Stafford Wayne Dougherty Forrest Chickadonz Andrew Stires Bernice Walt Chester Wheatley Charles Deweese Frances Hallenberg Howard Bailey James Ann Landers Washington, D. C Vietnam Wheeling, W. VA Chanute Tribune James Youngberg LAPM Irene Lipsky Clare Wilson Leiter Terry Stadium Yale Patterson N. Main Inter Mobile Homes Ottawa Kas Gem, Mineral Club Ruth Ellen Tiegreen Sunflower Golden Rod Oes Mrs. Adelgren Esther Wesleyan Guild Murray Hill Poinsettias St. Cecilia Carol Raeletts Orch Ray Charles Culture Club Nina Koch Beta Delta ESA David L. McCune Chanute Iss. Board N.C.C.J.C Directed By G. E. Bacus MR. H. Tarpley Jack E. Main HE
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