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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1957

Page

3

Bakers Mark 50th Anniversary With Open House

Mr and Mrs Zack Baker celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at 1305 South Edith. They were married December 1 1907 ten miles north of Humboldt. Their son Ernest of North Ridge California and two daughters Palm er Forslund Chanute and Stewart F Collins Everett Wash attended along with grandchildren and 150 guests.

Zack Baker S. Edith Humboldt Baker Ernest North Ridge Calif Palmer Forslund Chanute Stewart F. Collins Everett Wash John Forslund John Akers Jack Wood Felix Bouray Ted Gorrell Pvt Jack Forslund Fort Sill Okla Terry Ann Steve Baker

Miss Pollman Engaged to Jerry Wimsett of Humboldt

Humboldt Mr and Mrs James A Pollman announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Ann to Jerry Wimsett son of Mr and Mrs Walter J Wimsett of Humboldt. Carol Ann will graduate in 1958 from Humboldt High School. Wimsett is a 1953 graduate who served in the Air Force and now works for Fulton Pipe Line Company. No wedding date set.

Humboldt James A. Pollman Carol Ann Jerry Wimsett Walter J. Wimsett Miss Pollman Humboldt Senior High School Wimsett Air Force Fulton Pipe Line Comony

Gamble Oil Company Dinner Brings Local Families to Altoona

The Gamble Oil Company and families were hosted to a 7 o'clock dinner at Thelma's cafe in Altoona. Guests included Mr and Mrs Marl Mitchell who presented slides after the meal. Others present were Mrs Fern Van Wickle and Larry, Mr and Mrs Robert Joyce and Dean Pat and Mike, Chanute, and Mr and Mrs James F White with Gail.

Altoona — Gamble Oil Company Thelma Altoona Marl Mitchell Fern van Wickle Larry Robert Joyce Dean Pat Mike Chanute James F. White Gail

Independence Club Meeting Noted In Altoona

A local notice lists attendees Mrs Clau Wilson Mrs Lee Judy Mr Blaker Darryl Bob Randy Mrs Frank Burris Bob Ward Ronnie Steven and others. The club will meet next Monday at 7 30 p m in Tioga hosted by Mr and Mrs Virgil Gamble Rose at Altoona.

Independence Clau Wilson Lee Judy Die Blaker Darryl Bob Randy Frank Burris Bob Ward Ronnie Steven Fred Kenneth Blaker L. Johnson Everett Harshman Dusty Rusty Frank Geer Altoona the Tioga Virgil Gamble Rose

Stork Style Maternity Top Pattern Advertisement

Alice Brooks promotes a Misses Maternity pattern 7036 with a novel neckline and decorative embroidery. Includes sizes 10 to 32 and 14-16, plus transfer motifs. Send 25 cents plus postage to The Chanute Tribune Arts Dept in New York for pattern, catalogue, and printed patterns.

Alice Brooks Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept P.O Chelsea Station New York N.Y Guild Wes Dolla Marian Martin Chanute Tribune West 18Th St Nisinig

Sweet Dreams Pattern by Marian Martin sewing catalog

Marian Martin pattern 9127 offers a complete sleep wardrobe with three lengths, bloomers, two necklines and sleeve options for misses sizes 10 through 20. Includes 41 yards of 35 inch fabric for size 16 gown, embroidery transfer, price thirty cents plus 5 cents extra for first class matting.

Marian Martin

Burris Granddaughter Married in Oregon

Betty Shideler daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Shideler married Lt jg Lee Munson on December 14 in Corvallis Oregon. The bride is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs L P Burris of Chanute. They will reside in Alameda California where Munson is stationed with the U S Coast Guard Reserve.

Betty Shideler Fred Shideler Corvallis Ore J.g Lee Munson Munson L. P. Burris Chanute Alameda Calif Lt. Munson U.S. Coast Guard Reserve

Duplicate Bridge Winners at Tioga Hotel Meeting

Mrs L W Mitchell and Mrs J E Hudson topped the club with the best above average score of 27 at the Tioga Hotel last night. Other high scores included Mrs Bill Peters and Mrs Robert Allen with 25 1/2 points and Mrs Howard also among top scorers.

L. W. Mitchell J. E. Hudson Duplicate Bridge Club Tioga Hotel Bill Peters Robert Allen Howard

How Can I Bleach a Faded Wash Dress Fully White

The answer suggests dissolving a half cup of cream of tartar in two gallons of water and boiling the dress in this solution to restore whiteness.

Birthday Party Honors Miss Ritz

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ritz of Erie entertained Monday evening at their home honoring their daughter Louise on her 18th birthday. Guests included Ken McDumott Gaya Inlow Sharon Ritz Charles Ritz Jr Donnie Ronnie Delores Pauline Webb Kathryn Hawes Joan Rosemary Barbara Welch Carolyn Van Wickle Stanley Cagle and Mr and Mrs Bill Gillit. Slides of Germany Switzerland Italy Denmark and Sweden were shown by David Cavin of Cleveland Tennessee. The two tier cake decorated with pink rosebuds and stars read Happy Birthday.

C. A. Ritz Erie Louise Germany Switzerland Italy Denmark Sweden David Cavin Cleveland Gaya Inlow Shelby, Mich Sharon Ritz Charles Ritz, Jr Donnie Ronnie Delores Pauline Webb Kathryn Hawes Joan Rosemary Barbara Welch Carolyn van Wickle Stanley Cagle Mrs Bill Gillit Chanute

Etiquette Q and A on Weddings and Names

A widow’s second marriage engraving tip uses “the honor to announce” with couple names and date. A neighbor should use your first name first. you may use your own surname. Blowing on hot foods to cool them is discouraged. better to let them cool naturally.

Robert Edward Simpson Philip John Adams Louisville Kentucky

Our Home to Your Girl by Mrs George Docking

Mrs George Docking reflects on territorial governance in Kansas with a timely quote from the St. Louis Globe Democrat. The piece recalls events from December 10, 1857 and frames local family history within a historical vantage point.

Kansas St. Louis Globe Democrat

President removes Stanton and nominates Denver for Kansas role

The passage recalls Mrs Docking and President Buchanan dismissing Gov Fred P Stanton of Kansas Territory after his proclamation for a Free Soil Legislature at Fort Leavenworth. Buchanan nominates Gen Denver to replace Stanton and Senate foe Senator Douglas denounces the President for meddling in Kansas affairs.

James Buchanan Fred P. Stanton Kansas Territory Free Soil Legislature Fort Leavenworth Gen Denver Stanton Gen. Denver United States Senate Douglas Illinois Earl Long St Louis

Orchids Grow In Kansas Highlighted By Local Hobbyists

The writer admires a wall display featuring a framed scene with a locket chain and a strong ancestor miniature. They praise the beauty of orchids cultivated locally in Dodge City by Irene and Chet Gregory, calling their horticulture a satisfying hobby.

Strong Kansas Irene Chett Gregory Dodge City

Local Births Report At Neosho Memorial Hospital

The Baby Is Named Joseph William Jr. born December 18 in rural Walnut to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vincent Sr. Randall Joe born December 21 in LaHarpe to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Boon. Jo Deloris born December 23 in Stark to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Orton. Judd Elliott born December 24 in R. 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blunk Jr. all at Neosho Memorial Hospital.

Joseph William Jr Joseph Vincent Sr Rural Walnut Neosho Memorial Hospital Randall Joe Lewis Boon LaHarpe Jo Deloris Jimmie Orton Stark Judd Elliott Robert Blunk Jr

Social calendar notes for January 1958

Calendar items list postponed meetings and group gatherings from Grant Avenue Baptist WMS First Methodist WSCS Senior Mothers Modern Mothers Alpha Chi Beta Sigma Phi Royal Neighbors Beta Delta Christian Women's Fellowship and groups at specified times and places. Events include dinners and group meetings at Memorial Building Odd Fellows Hall Forest Street and 230 W 4th.

Grant Avenue Baptist Wms WSCS First Methodist Church Senior Mothers Club Memorial Building Modern Mothers Club Glen Shook S. Plummer Alpha Chi Beta Sigma Ph Kenneth Childers Royal Neighbors of America Odd Fellows Hall Beta Delta of Epsilon Sigma Alpha P.m Christian Women's Fellowship of Christian Church A. O. Dimon N. Forest Ed Neyhard St. Forest

Army Life Aims For The Right Material It Receives

A reader argues the military depends on the person it shapes and that service harms freedom. Another letter mocks a middle aged husband taking up violin, urging him to act his age, while a final note dismisses complaints and urges reading the ads.

Ann Kate

Ann Landers helps Chanute Tribune readers with problems

A Chanute Tribune column promotes Ann Landers advice service with readers' letters about marital issues. It notes women write about real problems and suggests sending questions to the paper with a stamped self-addressed envelope. The piece references December 31 1957 and the column’s copyright.

Chanute Tribune Ann Landers

Tip-Top 4-H Club Holds Christmas Meeting

Tip-Top 4-H club at Odense school met December 23 with Deanna De Meritt presiding. Two new members joined and roll call asked What I'd Like For Christmas. Evelyn Sellegren and Calvin Coday were elected to the 4-H council. Year pins were awarded and a Christmas party with a gift exchange followed, with refreshments served.

Deanna de Meritt Odense Evelyn Sellegren Calvin Coday

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Bakers Carol Ann Pollman Drisdell Burris Oregon Tioga Ritz Coats Elaine E. Main George Docking Mrs. Docking Armed Service B. H Wesley North Highland Chanute PHO Harrison RED Cross Jacqueline Connie Robinette SOX Children's Shoes
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