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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1965
Page
3
Sunflower Chapter CES meets at the Masonic Temple 7 30 p.m. Sorghum Valley Grange gathers at the Schoolhouse 7 3 p.m. Perry Community hosts a meeting and school program at the schoolhouse 7 30 p.m. Sweet Adelines perform at Zion Lutheran Church.
Mrs. F L Burtle Mrs E M Caldwell and Mrs Velma Ogden of the Sunflower Home Demonstration Unit wrapped Christmas gifts for patients at the Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital who cannot go home for the holiday The gifts will be given at the patients Christmas party Thursday evening marking the fifth year the unit has done this.
The First Lady Claudia Alta Taylor Johnson turns 53 as the Johnson family marks her birthday with personal gifts. Born in Karnack Texas she is known as Lady Bird and leads White House social events while championing beautification and antipoverty causes.
A pre Christmas party at Carpenter's Hall was hosted by Mr and Mrs W J Rausch of 915 W Oak. Attendees included several Rauschs and extended family such as Ed Judy Leo Dan Cheri Louis Connie Debbie Oley Marsha Jean Sandy Jim Doug Fred Linda Bill Lena Mary Reuben and others.
Rhonda Dawn Webb celebrated her first birthday Sunday night at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leavitt, 306 North Kansas. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Webb. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bell and Larry, Mrs. J. R. Wasser, Mrs. Kenneth Webb, and Mr. and Mrs. Fay Clopine.
Mrs Edna Rush of 320 E Main hosted the Esther Circle of Grant Avenue Baptist Church on Monday night. Mrs Hugo Larson opened with prayer, Mrs Rush led the meeting, and Mrs John Clark gave devotions. Mrs J R Hale led the lesson on Christmas and Bible Translations. Refreshments followed for 11 members and two guests, Mrs Hale and Mrs Harold Neptune.
Lori Ann Hummer enters Mercy Hospital Fort Scott for surgery. A hospital program by Dale Schiesser and West Culosis Hospital is announced. Mr and Mrs Barker Jr and children return to Fallon Nevada after visiting Fort Scott relatives. Richard D Evans cited for disturbing the peace with muffler and careless driving. hearing set. A 1962 Chevrolet driven by Ronald Wiltse and a 1961 Ford pickup collided on Lincoln near Main. damage estimated at 175 dollars.
The list records newborns in December including New Citizens Sherry Lee and Stacey Jon to Deweese and Wade families in Thayer and 323 W Elm, plus David Alan to Tait at 508 S Lincoln, Orval Kieth Jr. to Swaney at 1413 S Highland, Michael Emil to Semrad in Thayer, and Tracy Renee to Evans at 1014 S Highland.
Betty Williams notes the charm of old kerosene lamps once common in winter homes. Prices for the lamps and related parts rise, with quart fuels at 1.39 locally and 1.50 in cities, while lamps burn at a nickel per quart at a refinery.
In letters from readers, Ann Landers urges prudence on canine training, suspicions of spousal affairs, and dating etiquette. A poodle with a possible neurological issue is deemed better to trust the canine school, while suspicions about a husband and a coworker are advised against hasty accusations. A bored sophomore faces continued dates and is told to be kind.
The WMS group met Thursday at 118 N Western for a noon covered dish dinner. Eleven people including Rev Paul Wagner and guests attended. Mrs Randall Bell led, Mrs Paul Wagner taught His Birthday and Mine, and a gift exchange closed the afternoon. The next meeting will be with Mrs Beulah Johnson on Jan 6.
Stark meeting of the Grant Home Demonstration Unit gathered nine members and one guest Mrs. Don Sailors. Mrs Sailors shared notes from a recent Manhattan trip and previews for next year. A brief business session followed by a gift exchange and reveal of secret pals. Names drawn for next year. A safety meeting set for Jan 11. Refreshments served by.
Above average scores at the Duplicate Bridge Club Monday night session show results with pairs led by Mrs. Ralph Caldwell and Bob Allen posting 28 percent and Mrs. F. G. Hooker with Mrs. W. E. Gilli an at 26 percent. Three tables were played in the Home Savings Association lounge.
Monty Lee Thompson led the opening flag salute Monday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Wilson home 1002 W 12th. A basket was prepared and delivered. Den chief Alan Pilgram assisted with games and the boys exchanged gifts. Meeting closed with the living circle and law of the pack.
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