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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1961
Page
3
The Rural school district 44 closed for the holidays with a Christmas program featuring the biblical story and two student plays directed by Mrs. Nelle Stevens and Mrs. Lee Garman. Gifts were distributed and treats given after the program.
The Fidelity class of Grant Avenue Baptist Church met Thursday evening with Dean Strack presiding. Devotions titled Should We Celebrate Christmas were presented. Rev. Ray Hutchison of First Baptist shared Bible lands slides. Gifts were given to teacher Mrs. Warner Tiegreen with Mr. and Mrs. Strack and Lois Erickson as hosts.
The Past Noble Grand club met with Mrs. Erma Joe King at 1109 S Highland for a noon Christmas lunch and party. Officers elected: Elsie Ivins president, Ethel Cox vice president, Gertrude Stevens secretary treasurer. Mrs Roy Gibson told the story Spirit of Christmas to 22 members and three guests, Steven Slane Bruce and Brenda Brock. January meeting set with Mrs Hazel Slane.
The Builders class met for a turkey dinner led by Mrs. L H Petit at 415 S Lincoln with 18 members and two guests, Mrs Emma Sheppard and Joan McCoy. Mrs D Blackwood gave devotions and a Christmas story The Little Christmas Handkerchief. Gifts were given to Mrs Earl Loveall and Mrs Petit.
The Senior Mothers club met Thursday in the Memorial building with Mrs. Roy Johnson presiding. Mrs. Johnson read a Christmas poem and devotions were given by Mrs. Nickerson and Mrs. Jones. Seventeen members attended, exchanged gifts, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Wink at a Christmas table.
Esther circle met with Mrs. Elmer Peterson to share dessert with eight members. Twenty cards and twenty three calls were reported for the month along with a candy and cookie drive totaling 92 sacks for shut ins. Martha circle gathered at Mrs. Fred Ingram's home with devotional and a Joseph and Mary story.
The Town and Country Home Demonstration Unit met Thursday with Mrs. Wayne Cooper. Twelve members answered roll call with The Earliest Christmas I Remember. They planned to provide cakes and game prizes for Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital parties and baked December cakes for the event. A monetary donation was given to the Tuberculosis Foundation. A gift exchange occurred and mystery sisters were revealed. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs. Ruth Ruggles assisting. The next meeting is scheduled for Jan 18 with Mrs. Joe McMillen.
The Forget-Me-Not Home Demonstration Unit met Tuesday with Mrs. Wyrl Fegel presiding. A Tuberculosis Foundation donation was made, a gift exchange held, and the group sang carols. Guests included Mrs. Harold Sharp and Nick Robin Hawley. Mrs. Sharp won the door prize. Refreshments were served. next meeting is Jan 16 with Mrs. John R. Ranz.
A list of families from Wichita and nearby towns plan a holiday weekend together. They include Mr. and Mrs. Keith Peters and Tommy Peters, Mr. and Mrs. John Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Manion, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Manion and Betty Jane, and many others visiting in Junction City, Independence, and nearby neighborhoods for dinners and gatherings.
Earlton Home Demonstration Unit held its annual Christmas dinner at the Evangelical United Brethren church with fourteen members present. In Buffalo the Philathea class of the Methodist church shared a covered dish turkey dinner, elected officers, and held a gift exchange with Mrs Ella Wolfe re-elected as teacher.
Fubert Rhodes and family along with numerous Rhodes relatives from Coffeyville Altamont Wichita and Emporia will spend Christmas Day with Mrs Horne and family in Garnett. Airman Arthur Van Gideon Memphis Tennessee visits grandparents the Knapps in town. Sunday guests at the Knapps include Mrs Golda Stessen Mrs Shirley Liamas and others from Wichita and nearby Leahy.
U S Maj. Gen Albert Watson II, commander in Berlin, canceled a meeting at Soviet headquarters in East Berlin after border guards demanded he identify three civilian aides. The incident at Fried richstrasse, the sole Allied crossing, marked a second such confrontation that week.
Mrs. Lowen describes pressuring letters from Vadiliotis for thousands in “fees” and expenses to secure a new trial for Ranney. She says she borrowed money and sent checks while Ranney’s innocence remained her belief. Gugas aims to travel to Greece to pursue a new trial with support from a fund drive and Congressman McVey.
An elderly woman, Mrs. Willie Duckwell, died in a basement apartment fire in Wichita. Authorities say she crawled from bed to escape smoke but mistook a closet door for an exit. no one else was hurt as the blaze remained largely in the basement of the north Wichita building.
The Drumstick Café will be open Sunday December 24 from 11 00 AM to 8 00 PM at 1512 South Plummer. Closed Christmas Day. For Tribune delivery call HE 1 0590 or reach after 6 PM at HE 1 3400.
A December 23, 1961 snow storm in Atchison Kansas caused U S routes 59 and 73 and K 7 to close. Rescue crews aided motorists as hotels filled with travelers and some residents spent the night in Atchison. One motorist remained jailed for lack of shelter.
Daily Brief lists yesterday's dismissals including Michael Gerardy and Mrs. Bill Splane, plus Rev. Robert Price and Mrs. James Lightfoot. Admissions today include Charles D. Farwell. today’s dismissals include William Corns. Recent moves show state offices shifting from 9% E. Main to 11 S$. Lincoln. Building permits note Reuben M. Willis adding a house at 12 S. Wilson costing about 800 dollars. Highway Patrol cited Joseph P. Mills for speeding and Carolyn B. Vann for failing to stop at a sign. other local citations listed.
Readable fragments show fines and costs for multiple offenses. A $5 fine plus $5 costs appears for one case. another lists a $10 fine and $5 costs. names Seth, Farwell, and Malcolm appear in partial form within the damaged text.
A jammed Christmas shopping car on a three-coach train plunged 100 feet into a river embankment near Catanzaro killing 34 and injuring 28. Rescue teams battled rain to reach 80 trapped travelers as hospitals called for blood donations and staff were recalled from vacation.
Reported from Excelsior Springs a dozen people remained stranded at A-7 school as a blizzard lapped roads. A doctor braved the drift to reach a woman in danger while others sought shelter at schools and homes.
Police charged Dennis D. Brooks with driving without a license and breaking glass in the street. He was released to post bond later. Needles California residents Mr and Mrs K E Anderson and family arrive for the holidays and celebrate a new grandson born to their daughter in Kansas City. A Texas lemon, 1.5 pounds, grown by Mr. and Mrs. E M Andrews of Mission, is shown to compare sizes with a grapefruit and orange at The Tribune office.
John Wesley Oliver 80 of Chanute dies at Neosho Memorial Hospital after long illness born May 13 1881 Leroy son of James F and Sarah E Oliver married Grace Howland Dec 24 1905 in Geneva workers career with Katy Railroad survived by wife three sons Elmer Edith Earl Everett eight grandchildren five great grandchildren three sisters and many relatives funeral Tuesday 2 pm Johnson Mortuary officiant Rev Paul Life burial Greenlawn Memorial Park Albert Blanck 83 Fall River dies this morning son George Blanck 601 W Cherry arrangements incomplete later
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