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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1968
Page
3
The annual miniature Nativity at 1317 S. Forest, home of Mrs. Bernie Mendoza, will be ready for visitors Monday. The display, a Mendoza family tradition since 1920, features over 100 animals and the Baby Jesus piece used by her parents. The exhibit runs through January 7.
The note by Lavina Ross Fowler presents a Bible quiz with questions on yule origins, the date of Jesus birth, a young man linked to sportscoats, the apostle with doubt, why keys symbolize Peter, and Psalm 137:5. It grades four and three correct responses and references the Bible for answers.
Social calendar lists VFW Auxiliary at Memorial Building 7:30 p.m. Builders class at First Presbyterian Church parlor 7:20 p.m. Fairfield Grange meets at Fairfield School 8 p.m.
Kansette Club met with Mrs. Kenneth Cumings for a Christmas luncheon at 711 S. Allen. Mrs. Ben Cunningham presided. A fund raising report was given and napkins sold proceeds turned in. Mrs. Harold Sharp demonstrated bow making for packages. Door prize went to Mrs. Roy Anderson. Handmade gifts were exchanged. Santa Claus boots were given as favors to 10 members and three guests. Mrs. Cunningham to host next meeting.
A reader shares a humorous yet heartfelt look at the chaotic routine of a typical housewife. The letter traces a morning from alarm to chores, weighing daily interruptions, frustrations, and the wish for help or a maid. It ends with reassurance that many share the same workload and sentiment.
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Boyd announce the engagement of their daughter Maureen to Larry N. Hoag son of Mrs. Agnes Hoag of Yates Center. Maureen a Chanute High School graduate and Neosho County Community Junior College student works for Ryan Transport. Larry Hoag a Yates Center High School graduate works for the Kansas Highway Commission at El Dorado. No wedding date set.
The Associated Press reports Hong Kong flu has reached 32 states and beyond with cases in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Isolated outbreaks rise in 14 states, while California records the first county death. President Johnson improves in hospital as others seek emergency measures and public health continues to monitor the spread.
The notice explains regular classified ads accepted until 10 am on publication day and 9 am Saturday. It notes an exception for display classified ads where the deadline is earlier the day before publication.
Chapter DD of PEO met Thursday afternoon at 911 S Highland in the Burkman home for a Christmas program by four high school girls Cindy Robertson Becky Black Nancy Allison and Diane Lassman led by Stanley Purvis with Purvis on bass viol and Lassman on guitar. A Christmas dessert table was served by the hostess and Mrs Barber.
The Altoona United Methodist WSCS met at the home of Mrs Royle Stafford with Mrs Milton assisting. Mrs George Staley led the business session and plans were made to give fruit and cookie plates to elderly shut ins for Christmas.
A reader group asks about a husband whose suspicion harms family life with four children ages six to fourteen. Ann Landers calls the man’s fixation a “bat in his belfry” and urges medical help and open dialogue. A second letter from a 51-year-old wife outlines marital strain with stepchildren and medical issues, advising focusing on her husband’s happiness and ignoring insults.
First Baptist Church WMS circles held Christmas sessions with hosting by Mrs. A Dickinson and Mrs. E E Lofgren. Readings from Guidepost and scripture from Matthew 18 1 25 featured, gifts and fruit plates prepared for shut ins, service man gifts sent.
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Betty Jane Earnest and Charles Lee Francis Jr. announce their engagement. Betty is a Chanute High School 1965 graduate and a 1968 nursing school alumna. Charles holds a BS from Colorado College and studies physics at the University of Kansas. A September wedding is planned.
Town and Country Extension Homemakers met for the annual Christmas salad luncheon with Mrs Wayne Jackson hosting. President Mrs Glenn Doepke led a brief business meeting after eight members shared their memories of the first Christmas they remembered Knead with Kansas Wheat was the meeting theme. Mrs Robert Green gave a cosmetics demonstration with Mrs Paul Thomas modeling. Gifts were exchanged and the January 16 gathering will be hosted by Mrs Bill LaRue.
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