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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1955
Page
3
Local notices list many families visiting for Christmas. Richard Wright and relatives from Texas arrive to visit the Smiths and Wrights, with extended gatherings among Irvins, Mullens, Beeson, Chaunceys, Elliott, Kemmerer, Anderson, Kreider, Schoenbergs, and numerous grandchildren and in laws from Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and beyond.
Grace Frances Harlow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Harlow of Parsons, married A. Dean LeRoy Chickadonz at Central Avenue Christian Church Parsons. The Rev. Arthur Fleming officiated a double ring service with white mums and candles, followed by a reception. The couple plan residence in Kansas City. he is stationed at Grandview Air Force Base and she is training as a nurse at KU Medical Center.
Carrie L. Smith 78 of 915 S Santa Fe died 5 45 Friday at Neosho Memorial Hospital after two weeks treatment She was born Aug 16 1877 near Fredonia Wilson County daughter of C W and Mary Jane Clark Survivors include three daughters Carrie L Bryan Merced California Etta F McDaniel Chanute and Grace M Fyfe Bangor Me home four grandchildren three great grandchildren Funeral 11 am Monday at Roy S Gibson Funeral Home Rev Judd Jones First Methodist officiating Burial Maple Grove Cemetery west of Roper
In St Louis Dale Reed Jr a 12 year old newspaper seller found a purse with 23 dollars downtown on Thursday night. He tracked the owner Mrs Glenn Koonley to her home and returned the money refusing any reward. The Koonley family gratefully thanked the boy whose father recently found work.
Alice Brooks promotes a crochet pattern line including No 30 mercerized cotton chairback and armrest designs. The ad offers patterns 7009 and 7025, each 25 cents, with 6 cents extra for first class. requests name address and pattern numbers to The Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept New York NY 1955 catalogue.
The passage lists guests of Rev. and Mrs. George C. Crockatt including Mr. and Mrs. Harold Watts with Larry and James and a nephew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Watts. Also visiting are Dr. and Mrs. B. J. Edmondson of Concordia and Mary Lou Wendeln of Coloma Michigan and Sue Anne Wendeln of Valparaiso Indiana with their parents Oliver B. Wendeln.
The Sub Deb club held its Christmas ball last night in Crystal Lake style with about 150 members and guests attending. Ice-blue trees and white decor dotted the ballroom while silver stars lit the walls and cool music played by Bob Schenherr.
A Joplin gathering features a blue and white themed room with a blue sky ceiling. Sub-Deb alumnae and Les Demoiselles guests enjoy punch and cookies around a crystal lake centerpiece. sponsors include Mrs Wortman and others. committee chairs cover decorations and refreshments.
Savonburg Dorcas Society of Friends Home Lutheran church closed 1955 work and elected 1956 officers Mrs Harold Swanson president Mrs David Olson vice president Mrs Max Ludlum secretary and Mrs Arnold Swanson treasurer A Christmas tree decorating and shut in box packing followed by caroling by Luther League Members to be hosted at the parsonage December 28 with the annual congregation meeting set for January 10 at 7 30 PM.
Hulda Parker chapter ORS meets at Masonic Temple for public installation at 9 p.m. Ladies of GAR hold gathering at Memorial building at 2 p.m on Tuesday December 27 1955.
Mrs Bert Hargrove was hostess to LS of B of LF & E for a Christmas party at her home Thursday afternoon attended by 15 members. A dessert course was served. A Christmas basket was filled for the group's adopted family during the afternoon.
The Navy announces Albert T. Webb of Toronto advanced to gunner's mate second class aboard USS Kenneth D. Bailey in a November exam. Police say two forged checks for 32.50 and 19.50 were passed at local stores by a 40-year-old man, 5'9", about 150 pounds. Hulda Parker chapter hosts December meeting with open installation.
Friday admissions include Augustine Gutierrez 1317 S Forest Mrs George Jesse Humboldt Howard Peck Humbolat Mrs Hattie McFadden 1022 S Evergreen and Admittances today Ray Bonilla Little Mexico accident Dismissals include Mrs Lester Glassburn St Paul Mrs Edwin Sinclair Humboldt and Charles Gieser Yates Center Antha Johnson 1014 N Washington Births to Mr and Mrs Leo Breen 119 E 9th a daughter and Mr and Mrs Ralph Borders 4031 W Srd a son
Mrs Frances Cohen reported losing ten thousand dollars hidden in a mattress during a move. Her husband Harry forgave her and urged them to go home after police investigated the money’s disappearance following a taxi ride at 47th Street and 18th Avenue.
Christmas carols sung by Maj. John Eisenhower’s children will begin the holiday observance at the White House. The Eisenhowers, including the President and Mrs. Eisenhower, will join a quiet family celebration as grandchildren practice for the carol performance.
Mrs Barbara Eisenhower remains in Walter Reed Hospital after giving birth to Mary Jean last Wednesday. The family plans a 6 p.m. Christmas dinner for 16 relatives as four generations gather in the White House. Grandchildren David Barbara Anne and Susan will hang stockings, while an 18 foot spruce decorates the East Room.
White House Christmas scenes feature 300 white lights in the Blue Room tree and a silver and blue decorated centerpiece. A state dining room tree sits adorned with multi colored ornaments, contributing to festive official ambience.
Juvenile Judge Maurice Tribell forgave an 11 year old girl for a Christmas shoplifting incident. He filed away the charge after she admitted to being bad and said her father threatened no Christmas presents. She took trinkets from a variety store to ensure she got something for Christmas.
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