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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1971
Page
4
Readers share thrifty Christmas ideas. Personalizing a small table tree with found jewelry, plastic roller-clamp pins, and glitter creates charming ornaments. Tips include saving light bulb cartons for packing and padding, plus a cake freezing note from the bakery department for travel.
Mr and Mrs Gene Cordner announce the engagement of their daughter Diana Eugenia Romig to Bill D Young Jr son of Mr and Mrs Bill D Young Fredonia The couple plan marriage after graduation and work The bride to be is a 1971 Chanute High School graduate now at Neosho County Community Junior College The groom is a Fredonia High School 1969 graduate employed at H K Porter Inc Thermoid Division He did two years active Marine Corps service No wedding date set.
Mr and Mrs Myron H Cooper of Racine Minnesota were honored at a Sunday reception at Zion Lutheran Church education building. About 160 relatives and friends attended with four children two daughters in law and grandkids present. Messages from distant relatives in Chanute and New York were received and songs were performed during the celebration.
A feature on Christmas customs highlights the poinsettia and related legends, tracing the flower from Mexico to American decor. It also offers practical chocolate tips for storing and melting, including double boiler methods and cautions about scorch and bloom.
The notice lists two newborns, Cathy Elaine Whitworth born December 10 at 1616 S Malcolm and Stacy Christine Solomon born December 15 at 1301 S Evergreen, likely in a family announcement. It includes a Christmas prayer and seasonal wishes.
The Gem and Mineral Society held its Christmas party Tuesday at Memorial with a covered dish dinner, festive decorations, and carols. John Litchenburg appeared as a frontiersman while Santa visited, as committees led by Harvey Stone and Harold Sharp organized the event for guests including Louis Mallory and Helen Cronemeyer.
Twenty five Brownie Girl Scouts from Troops 118 and 44 went Christmas caroling Saturday night. A gift exchange and party followed at Mrs. Larry Reeves home. Cookies and hot chocolate were served by leaders Mrs. Don Howell Mrs. Reeves Mrs. Frank Coble Ted Pegg and Marvin McCoy.
Mrs. Nolan Carrier and Mrs. Merle Cordner hosted the Cosmos Study Club Christmas gathering at Maple Leaf Tea Room. D. L. Geeding read Luke 2, discussed Faith Hope and Hilarity, and members shared Yuletide activities, gifts, and a luncheon with Santa themed favors. Present were 11 members and a guest.
The Logan Pals 4-H Club met at Humboldt National Bank for a Christmas gift exchange. Games were played and refreshments served. The next meeting is set for January 24.
Prompt readers to contact their Tribune carrier if missed deliveries or if unavailable, with a fallback dial number 431 3400 and a reference time 5 50 p m.
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