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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1964
Page
3
A reader recalls a sandy-haired 11 year old boy bumped his cart and was slapped by his mother amid curses. The sight moves the writer to tears and prompts reflections on mothers who have lost children and those whose sons are crippled.
Judy Ward and Lt. Richard L. Boyer united in marriage at St. Patrick's Church in Chanute. Officiated by Rev. Vincent Brown, with elaborate details of gowns, attendants, reception, and future residence in Panama City Florida after a brief honeymoon, plus out of town guest list and family background.
Betty Williams recalls the Christmas to New Year period as the hap piest time with ample food, hospitality, and easy days. She notes children's toys lasting through school, fashion shifts for 1965, and a lighthearted quip about 1964 being a year with nothing to wear. The piece ends with a simple Saturday ham and bean supper idea and a dessert of fruit cookies and candy.
Marcia Ann Hahn and Paul F. Anderson wed in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at First Presbyterian Church Minneapolis Kansas with Rev. Charles Kruger officiating. Decor included green wreaths red bows and gladioli. The bride wore a candlelight satin gown with Alencon lace and a chapel train.
The January social column notes the Alcott School Dance Club wedding of Miss Anderson to Robert Parsons in Topeka with attendants from Chanute Emporia and Lawrence. The bride, a Topeka first grade teacher, and the groom, a KU athletic trainer and naval reservist, plan residence at 1319 Wayne.
The Past Presidents' Club of the Business and Professional Women's Club met for an after Christmas party at 606 N High land at 7 30 PM. Mrs Scherel Booe presided over the extensive business meeting. A gift exchange followed and refreshments were served by Miss Pieper with Mrs Adeline Fortney assisting. Minced pears apples and chopped prunes suggested as additions to duck stuffing bread.
Dixie McCullough daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Mc Cullough of Emporia married RL Carrier of Cottonwood Falls Sunday evening at 7 30 at the couple home in Emporia. Attending were Mr and Mrs Lee Montgomery Mr and Mrs William Gard Tom and Terry and Sharon Romine of Chanute.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ostrander celebrated their 40th anniversary with an open house at the Methodist church. Their daughters and families organized the reception with 100 plus guests, while grand daughter Sharon Sharp poured and gift table was arranged. Two other couples marked anniversaries nearby.
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