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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1968
Page
3
Readers offer practical tips from breaking saccharin tablets on a coffee spoon to reduce sweetness, diluting liquid sweetener without crystallization, sealing brushes in plastic bags to resume painting, and cooling coffee before adding cream to prevent curdling.
A Heloise household advice column shares tips on easing leftovers and cosmetic use. Readers learn: split treats for even portions, erase lipstick with a pencil eraser for a neater application, cake cup tricks with pie filling, and practical hair pin use to keep bangs dry during washing.
Mr and Mrs Warner O Tiegreen announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn to Larry Lock son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Lock R 2 Both are 1965 graduates of Chanue Senior High School and are juniors at Emporia State College Emporia No wedding date has been set.
A dense listing of upcoming meetings and events across Humboldt and nearby towns. Women’s groups from United Brethren and Grace Episcopal host circles and dinners. CWF units meet at multiple addresses. Nazarene and Zion Lutheran circles gather afternoon. Tau and Toastmasters events. American Legion Auxiliary dinner. Sigma Phi at Humboldt National Bank. several study clubs and mothers clubs hold luncheons and parties with times ranging 1:30 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday and Friday entries appear alongside February dates.
Camp Hoppers from the National Campers and Hikers Association gathered for the yearly snow bunny campout hosted near Lake Shawnee in Topeka. Attendees included Joe Thompson Carl Gillum Dick Smith Paul Peggy Bob Arnett Beverly Gene Groves DeAnn and Elmer Owen.
Mrs. Max Rickerson demonstrated two new 1968 hairstyles for Chanute cosmetologists. The boopee doop and the Shirley Temple featured corkscrew curls and tapered cuts. Models were Sandy Thompson and Marge Tate of Iola. Eleven members and three guests attended in the Memorial building with Mrs. Scherel Booe presiding. National Beauty Salon Week was announced. Next meeting March 4 at the Marigold Beauty Salon to show setting and combing techniques.
The National Association of Retired Civil Employees chapter 799 held a regular monthly meeting yesterday in the Orchid Buffet with a noon luncheon. Charles Wampler delivered the invocation, Edward McMains presided and led the flag salute, and the chaplain closed with prayer. The next gathering is set for March 5 in the Orchid Buffet.
Eagle Scout Steve Brotton spoke to the Kiwanis club at the Tioga Hotel last night. He presented on scouting, shared photos from the Idaho Jamboree he attended, and was introduced by John Erickson fire chief and scouting leader. Wilbur Allison is club president.
Carolyn January of Parsons and Lynn Stewart Gorrell of Parsons plan to marry. The couple, both 1967 graduates, will wed July 5. Carolyn works at Olson's grocery. Lynn works at Churchill Pumping Units.
Local notes from Chanute Kansas include community updates and brief items of interest. Readers see short regional notices and civic happenings as the town catalog of daily life continues.
A brief quiz discussion by Lavina Ross Fowler tests Bible quotes from King James and Douay versions. Questions cover David and Goliath, apostles sending, education at home, Hezekiah and Babylon, and a verse about anger. The piece notes scoring: four correct equals excellent, three good.
Five duplicate bridge tables played last night in the Home Savings Lounge. Top pairs were Mrs Ralph Caldwell with Bob Allen scoring 48.2. Next were Mrs Fred Johnson with Mrs Bob Allen 44.0 and Mrs Kenneth Horton with Mrs Charles Broadwell 37.0. Mrs Jo Payne paired with Fred Foster 35.4 and Mr and Mrs Fred Dickerson 35.0.
Jacquelyn Prickett marries Eric Erickson in a double ring ceremony at St Marys Cathedral Wichita officiated by Rev Leo B Hahn. Maid of honor Toni Prickett and best man John Strick accompany couple residing at 426 N Topeka Wichita. The bride and groom are Chanute High School alumni with current jobs and studies in Wichita.
Out of town guests attended the golden wedding anniversary open house for Mr. and Mrs. Homer LaForge at noon Sunday. The guests listed include C. C. Johnson, Guy Morgan, Kenneth Shively of Burden, J. W. Desbien of Winfield, Far Hunter of Iola, Hubert Fields of Kansas City, A. D. Conrow, and James Goss with daughters Carolyn and Lesa of Prairie Grove Arkansas.
Robert Geiger school guidance counselor spoke on problems with children at the Laurel Mothers Club meeting held Friday afternoon at 1109 South Highland home of Mrs. Wilford Aday. Co-hostesses served refreshments. guest Mrs. Jim Orbun attended. door prize won by Mrs. Lloyd Drybread.
Six members met Monday afternoon at Otterbein United Methodist Church. Jimmy Donovan led the opening salute. Valentines were made for mothers as plans for the blue and gold banquet were discussed. Den mothers are Mrs. Earl DeVries and Mrs. James Ozbun.
Mrs Geiger hosted the junior college and high school faculty wives gathering Monday evening. She discussed Dr Hans Wernlis Fleiss bio rhythm hypothesis and February grams. Mrs Darrel Erikson chaired and presented a gift to Mrs Cecil Pankratz. The April 22 meeting will be at Mrs Virgil Akins home.
Eddie Dean Seefeldt ten year old son of Harold and Mrs Seefeldt at 1101 N Kansas was honored with a birthday party at home Friday. Guests included Kevin Davidson Brian Fairchild Danny Wilson Scott and Craig Bomberger Kenneth Lassman Bruce Brock Donald Baker and the honoree's siblings Ronnie Barbara and Ella Jean.
Edna Texas, with a population over 5,000, displays about 100 American flags daily to support U.S. policy in Vietnam. Mayor A D Tinkler conceived the action after visiting California protests and the City Council, local businesses, and residents joined. Flags line the business district and homes, with Boy Scouts selling and merchants placing them on meters. The council passed a resolution to fly the flag until an honorable peace is secured.
A Wilson County Taxpayers Association meeting is set for 7 30 p m Thursday at the courthouse. Topics include reapportionment of county commissioner districts and pending state tax legislation. Committee reports and a progress update on the Kansas Federation of Taxpayers are planned with several permanent committees named for local schools and government.
Goodyear engineers warn motorists to remove ice and snow from all windows not just the windshield to prevent accidents. They stress taking an extra minute to clean side and rear glass can improve visibility and safety on winter roads.
The Westview Baptist WMS met at Mrs. Lester Denton’s home on West Main. Mrs. Hattie Swaney opened with prayer, while Mrs. Denton read scripture and prayed for missionaries. Mrs. Dennis led the business session and co hosted with refreshments for 13 attendees.
Paducah Kentucky was surveyed, plotted and named in 1827 by William Clark brother of George Rogers Clark. The origin marks a formative moment in the city’s early development and its link to the Clark family.
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