Covered Dish Dinner for North Valley Ladies Aid
Mrs Harold Watts hosted a covered dish dinner for the North Valley Ladies Aid with Mrs Earl Barnhart presiding and Mrs Harley Roberts giving devotions Special Christmas readings were by Mrs Roberts and Mrs Everett Barnhart Christmas carols were sung Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Watts Mr and Mrs Vern Lock Mrs E R Belt and Dena Dae Mrs Wilbur Hines Mrs Ernest Mathis and Debbie Mrs Lewis Watts and Michael Donnie Berthot Everett Barnhart H A Winginger and Harold Watts The next meeting is set for Jan 15 with Mrs Everett Barnhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Watts
North Valley Ladies Aid
Earl Barnhart
Harley Roberts
Roberts
Everett Barnhart
Harry Watts
Vern Lock
E. R. Belt
Dena Dae
Wilbur Hines
Ernest Mathis
Debbie
Lewis Watts
Michael
Donnie Berthot
H. A. Winginger
Christmas Dinner For Beta Sig's An Alpha Chi Chapter Event
An annual Christmas dinner for Alpha Chi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi was held at Mrs. Roy Lawson's home with 23 members present and Mrs. Karl Legge attending as club director. Co-hostesses included Marge Jackson Marilyn Johnston Mines James Sheridan Jenny Musselman and Robert E Jenkins. Mrs. Dean Skinner presided over a brief meeting and plans were set to adopt a needy family for Christmas. A secret sisters gift exchange occurred and Mrs. John Beydler was welcomed as a pledge transfer from Nevada Missouri. Kenneth Childers will host the next meeting on January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Chi Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Roy Lawson
S. Denman
Marge Jackson
Marilyn Johnston
Mines
James Sheridan
Jenny Musselman
Robert E. Jenkins
Dean Skinner
Secret Sisters
Karl Legge
John Beydler
Nevada
Kenneth Childers
Clown Comics Pattern Sales Offer from Alice Brooks
Alice Brooks offers cross stitch patterns titled Clown Comics with six motifs about measure and color ideas. The ad lists pattern 7327 with mail order details from New York and Chanute Tribune address, requesting name address zone and payment.
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Alice Brooks
Eniage
Chanute Tribune
P.O. Rowths
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N. N.Y
Presbyterian Women Install Mrs. Robert E. Williams
Mrs. Robert E. Williams was installed as president of the Women's association at First Presbyterian Church in a Wednesday ceremony. Mrs. Glen C. Hatfield presided and installed officers including Mrs. Paul Parsons and several vice presidents, secretaries, and a treasurer. A Christmas program featured a trio and wassail served at a festively decorated tea table.
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Robert E. Williams
Women’s Association
First Presbyterian Church
Glen C. Hatfield
Paul Parsons
M. L. Morton
B. F. Jones
Roy Chapple
Roy Gibson
William H. Bailey
Robert L. Martin
Burris Blume
William T. Hunt
Christian Education
D. A. Finney
National Missions
Walter Naylor
Foreign Missions
Mmes
Fred Skinner
Merrill Moore
Blanche Petit
O. D. Nelson
H. C. Bodley
Fred Longan
Mabel Hudson
Circle
John Hargrave
John Nation
Finney
Dave Petterson
Husband Divorces Begin With Custody Concerns
A reader asks if his first two daughters, now aged 9 and 11, remain with his ex wife when he pays support and if his current wife must care for them. Ann Landers urges resolving issues without court action and questions rushed divorce.
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Ann
Proper card etiquette after bereavement
A reader asks about sending a birthday card to a friend who recently lost her mother. The guidance: it is appropriate to send a card but avoid cheerful birthday sentiments. Use a respectful, subdued message rather than direct birthday wishes.
Household Answers From A Past Era
A series of practical tips cover preventing musty tea flavors in unused metal teapots by placing sugar inside, detangling hair with scalp alcohol, preserving onions by thorough sun drying and hanging, removing paint from glass with hot vinegar, repurposing worn bath towels into crocheted washcloths, and neutralizing perspiration odor with baking soda solution.
Queen Esther Class Meets at Church
Members of the Queen Esther class of the Christian church gathered yesterday at the church to present gifts for the Children’s Home in Denver. Mrs. Frank Steinmetz presided, with Mrs. Ted Hurst leading group singing and Mrs. A M Garton delivering the devotions.
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The
Christian Church
Denver
Frank Steinmetz
Ted Hurst
A. M. Garton
Luke
Town of
Bethlehem
Edgar A. Guest
J. W. Ames
Steinmetz
H. L. Smith
Mmes. C. A. Day
Pearl Brown
Beatrice Maloney
Jenny Noyes
Hurst
Neosho Valley HDU Hosts Christmas Meeting
Mrs Myron Cooper entertained Neosho Valley HDU with a Christmas party and gift exchange after a meeting led by advisory committee member Mrs Robert Lopeman. Sixteen members, two guests, and eight children attended. Mrs James McCoy won the door prize with refreshments served by Mrs Leland Richman.
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Myron Cooper
Neosho Valley Hdu
Robert Lopeman
Leland Richman
Cooper
James McCoy
Fidelity Class Decorates Church for Christmas
Members of the Fidelity class at Grant Avenue Baptist church met Thursday to decorate the Christmas tree and sanctuary. Hostesses were Mrs Fred Reno and Mrs Dean Strack. Fifteen members attended along with the Rev and Mrs FE M Pearson.
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Fidelity
Grant Avenue Baptist Church
Fred Reno
Dean Strack
FE. M. Pearson
Rural Grange Confers Degrees in Meeting at Rural School
The Rural Grange conferred first and second degrees on three candidates at a Thursday meeting. Officers attended, two members were received by dermit, and fruit baskets were voted for shut-ins. A program led by Mrs. Leon Spence featured readings, solos by Linda Spence and Eddie King, and a Christmas pageant titled No Room at The Inn with multiple readers. Refreshments served to 35 attendees.
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Rural Grange
Dermit
Grange
Leon Spence
Stephen Spence
Linda Spence
Little Town of Bethleham
Eddie King
Mommie
Santa Claus
Phyllis Spence
Orlie McCoy
Mabel Armstrong
Spence
Ted Baker
Margaret Weber
Nathan Hole
Leo Spence
John MecGinnis
Walter Brillhart
McCoy
Binnie Chard
Missionary Approach Featured at First Baptist Electa Circle
Mrs. Lester Thompson led the Electa circle of the First Baptist church WMS in a lesson titled The Missionary Approach in the Holy Land. Hostess Mrs. E. E. Lofgren assisted, with Mrs. Homer Waggoner presiding and Mrs. Arthur Jackson giving the opening prayer. The devotion by Mrs. Truman Lovgett centered on Christmas Story from Luke. A gift exchange followed and refreshments were served to 11 members.
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Holy Land
Lester Thompson
Electa
First Baptist Church
Wms
E. E. Lofgren
N. Forest
Homer Waggoner
Arthur Jackson
Truman Lovgett
Luke
First Church of God WMS Holds Christmas Meeting
Mrs. Melvin McBee hosted the Christmas meeting of the WMS at the First Church of God with aid from Mrs. Charles Logan and Mrs. Harold Alexander. Mrs. Russell Sharp led carol singing and a Christmas quiz, while Mrs. Randall Bell presided and presented a life mission membership to Mrs. Sadie Beck.
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Melvin McBee
S. Malcolm
WMS
First Church of God
Charles Logan
Harold Alexander
Russell Sharp
Randall Bell
Life Mission
Sadie Beck
William Gregory
Christmas observance led by Luke with Mission society
Luke led the society in a Christ's Birthday Observance for Missions. A covered dish luncheon served to 19 members and guest Mrs. E. L. Brandon. A gift exchange was held.
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Luke
E. L. Brandon
Joan Turner Hosts Sorority Party for Beta Delta Chapter
Joan Turner hosted a Beta Delta chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Christmas party at Mrs. Petit's Tea Room. White angels and bells decorated the room, with a ball-tree centerpiece. Thirteen members and sponsor Mrs. D. A. Klingner attended. pledges Alice Roeeker Ietta Ramsey Ward Barnett and Glenn Barnby were named. Ward Ferguson was welcomed as a transfer from McPherson.
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Joan Turner
Petit
Beta Delta Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
D. A. Klingner
Alice Roeeker
Ietta Ramsey
Ward Barnett
Glenn Barnby
Ward Ferguson
McPherson
Children’s Christmas Program at Methodist Church
Social calendar notes a Sunday December 1957 event at 5 p.m. featuring a children's Christmas program at the Methodist church. A brief community gathering announced for residents and families.
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Methodist Church
Golden wedding anniversary could be celebrated any time during the
The golden wedding anniversary could properly be celebrated any time during the year, with consideration of family travel and practicality, as long as the event honors the couple and remains tasteful. Open house format is acceptable if not elaborate, and timing should fit a workable family gathering schedule.
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Daisy
Winter Anniversary Clubs For Elderly Vacationers
Readers ask about clubs for wintering retirees in the south. Experts say contact the local Chamber of Commerce to learn about tourist clubs. membership is optional but helps newcomers make friends and join activities.
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Slyvia
Texas
Warren
Chamber of Commerce
Home dyeing advice and hair bleaching guidance
A reader asks about best method and chemicals for bleaching hair and concerns about ammonia peroxide and baking soda. The advice notes home dyeing is risky and may be dangerous and recommends having bleaching done by a skilled beautician for natural, attractive results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia
Lou
Christmas Services In Savonburg Church
Savonburg church schedules a special preparatory service at 11 a.m. Sunday with the pastor speaking on Preparing for Christmas. Church school practices at 2 p.m. for a program Glad Christmas on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Caroling begins 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The main Christmas Eve service is at 11:30 p.m. with the choir wearing new robes.
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Savonburg
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Lee
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W. Main
Carol Brent
Mable
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