Mrs Jordan of Savenburg Tells of Swedish Christmas
Mrs Jordan of Savenburg describes Swedish Christmas customs observed from four Sundays before Epiphany to the coming of the wise men. She notes Swedish trees with paper basket cookies and candy, Jul Tomte gifts, fruit soppa, and religious cards, comparing them to American practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan of
Savenburg
Charlie Hawkinson
Sweden
Jack Jordan
Jordan
Hawkinson
Bethlehem
Fred Pugh
Savonburg
Holiday sale at Clara's Hats features Merie Norman cosmetics
The ad lists satin felt and sequined holiday accessories in various colors from Merie Norman Cosmetics at prices between 4.99 and 5.99. Clara's Hats at 16 South Lincoln offers these gift items and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merie Norman
Thimble Club Meets In Braschler Home
The Friendly Thimble club gathered at Mrs. Alice Braschler's home at 915 S Steuben. Mrs. Harvey Beck read scripture, a gift exchange occurred, and a groceries box was collected for a needy family. Guests included Mrs. May Long of Wichita and Mrs. Carl Pearson. eight members attended. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Fred Bartholomew at 905 N Garfield on January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Thimble Club
Alice Braschler
S. Steuben
Harvey Beck
May Long
Wichita
Carl Pearson
Fred Bartholomew
N.garfield
Grant Avenue Circles Meet at Christmas Service
Missionary circles of Grant Avenue Baptist Church held a Wednesday gathering basing prayers and devotions on Christmas themes. Each group prepared White Cross quilt blocks for Bethel Neighborhood Center in Kansas City Kansas, with multiple circles hosting meetings and refreshments for members and a guest.
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Grant Avenue Baptist Church
Bethel
Kansas City
Kan
Bound to Win Class Holds Christmas Party
The Bound to Win class of the Evangelical United Brethren church met Wednesday in the church annex for a Christmas party. Mrs Frank Percy presided. Mrs Bess Lehman led devotions with Christmas Story and Myrtle Moffatt read Christmas is Coming. Twenty three members attended as Mrs Robert Catlon, Mrs Wes Hamilton and Mrs Mae Wilkins served as co hosts. Christmas carols were sung and a Christmas program presented.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Frank Percy
Bess Lehman
Myrtle Moffatt
Robert Catlon
Wes Hamilton
Mae Wilkins
Christmas Party By Wilson Class
The Wilson class of the Methodist church held a Christmas party in the church fellowship hall. Mrs. Della Dunn and her committee oversaw the event. Forty five members attended and the class voted to provide a Christmas basket for a needy family. Mrs. Dunn read the Christmas story and the class sang carols with Mrs. Hazel Slane on the piano. Mrs. Eva Disney led the class.
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Wilson
Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
Della Dunn
Dunn
Hazel Slane
Eva Disney
Quarterly Fellowship By Trinity Baptists
The Quarterly Trinity Baptist Fellowship was held Tuesday evening with a covered dish dinner and a business meeting led by Mrs Olive Swayne. The group sang carols and elected officers for the coming year including president Mrs Don Grogan and vice president Mrs Velma Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Baptist Fellowship
Olive Swaney
Don Grogan
Velma Ogden
Glenn Eastburn
Ray Dennis
William Phillips
Lula Eastburn
Christmas Meeting By Senior Mothers
The Senior Mothers club met at the Federation Room of the Memorial Building Friday for a Christmas party and gift exchange. Mrs. A. A. Miller read the Christmas story. Mrs. Foster Meyers presented the program by reading The Star of Bethlehem. Roll call was answered with Bible verses as 16 members attended. Miniature stockings with candy were favors and a gift exchange circled a table decked with Christmas packages and symbols.
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Senior Mothers Club
Federation Room
Memorial Building
A. A. Miller
Foster Meyers
Star of Bethlehem
Willing Workers 4-H Club Carols Then Refreshments
Members of the Willing Workers 4-H club went Christmas caroling Monday night to homes in their community. The group then met at Hillcrest school for refreshments of cocoa and donuts.
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Willing Workers 4-H Club
Hillcrest School
Queen Esther Holds Party in Chanute Christian Class
The Queen Esther class of First Christian church met Wednesday for a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Jack Sparks. Devotions, a gift exchange, and a birthday honor for Mrs. P. F. Need ham marked the gathering, which supported the Denver Orphan Home with a $20 contribution.
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First Christian Church
Jack Sparks
S. Lincoln
J. W. Ames
C. A. Deay
F. E. Clemings
P. F. Needham
Denver
Christian Colorado
Anna Orr
Clara Tyler
J. F. Gordon
H. C. Kuykendall
Sparks
Christian Home
Orpha Strong
R. C. Barker
LaMoine Waldron
Charles Adams
Lake Charles
Frank Dryer
Sedan
L. A. Lark
Gift Exchange by Laurel Mothers Party Hosted by Mrs Wells
The Laurel Mothers club held a Christmas gift exchange and party with hostess Mrs. Robert Wells at 1509 W. 14th. Co hosts were Mrs. Lonnie Rhodes and Mrs. John Akers. Door prize winner was Mrs. Dale Edwards. Mrs. Eric Anderson will host the January 4 meeting at 216 S. Highland.
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Laurel Mothers Club
Robert Wells
W. 14Th
Lonnie Rhodes
John Akers
Dale Edwards
Eric Anderson
S. Highland
Glamorous Ailments and A Pregnant Dilemma in Ann Landers
This collection of Ann Landers reader questions from 1962 covers a neighbor who glamorizes minor illnesses, a wife dealing with her husband after announcing a pregnancy, a high school student struggling with study distractions at home, and guidance urging practical steps and patience. The column notes the importance of tone and practical advice in everyday crises.
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Ann Landers
Meeting in Lola By Magic Circle Hairdressers Unit
The Magic Circle Hairdressers Unit number 12 held its regular monthly meeting in Lola Monday evening. After the business meeting with a report on the state delegate session in Wichita December 2 a gift exchange was held featuring poinsettias miniature Christmas trees and red tapers. Attending from Chanute were Mmes Clint Bowers Marie McDonald Boyd Moon Bill Gerken Miss Agnes Zimmerman and Beverly Mintz. Guests included Mrs Agnes Fritts Oklahoma City Sadie Burton Glenna Hoffmeier and Ethel Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magic Circle
Lola
Wichita
Chanute
Mmes
Clint Bowers
Marie McDonald
Boyd Moon
Bill Gerken
Agnes Zimmerman
Beverly Mintz
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Tribune
Jean Tucker
Evergreen
Dale Steinman
Oliday Ats
Clara
Lincoln
Thimble Club
Braschler Home
Grant Avenue
Hannah
Ray Spencer
Eric
Ralph Toland
D. W. Coyle
Dorcas
Lewis Hottenstein
Central
Blaine Marks
Glen Shockey
Robert Cox
Esther Erickson
Ruth Circle
Max Tharp
W. Beech
C. A. Patton
Trinity Baptists
The
Chanute Tribune
Queen Esther
Laurel
Con
Ann
Ides
Glne
Agnes Fritts
Oklahoma City
Sadie Burton
Glenna Hoffmeier
Ethel Hughes
Hassocks
North Highland
James
Poinsettius
Trustt’s
N. Steuben
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