Golden wedding anniversary for Joseph and Beulah Adams
Mr and Mrs Joseph Adams of 804 S Forest plan an open house Sunday from 1 to 5 p m to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Daughters Gene Trembly and Bobby Roles host, with relatives including Eugene L Adams, Lloyd Kimble and Harold Kimble. The couple married February 11 1918 in Erie and have lived in Chanute most of their lives. Adams retired from the Santa Fe Railroad after 47 years on September 12 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Adams
S. Forest
Gene Trembly
Wellington
Bobby Roles
Independence
Eugene L. Adams
Kansas City
Adams
Lloyd Kimble
Chanute
Harold Kimble
Beulah Armstrong
Erie
Santa Fe Railroad
Hints From Helos Share Quick Household Fixes
Heloise shares simple stain removal and home tips including using hydrogen peroxide to lift dried blood from fabrics and a method to ease shoe laces by inserting elastic, plus a note on posture while performing tasks and a general column invitation for reader questions.
Cheerful Workers Meet at Church
The Cheerful Workers Class of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday in the church educational building. Mrs. Lois Cady presided. Mrs. Floyd West Sr led the devotional. Mrs. Fred Brandon conducted a Bible quiz. Forty one visitations were reported in January. Hostesses were Mrs. Junior Fritz, Mrs. Ed Zastrow and Mrs. Joe Jackson. Decorations followed a Valentine theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Lois Cady
Floyd West Sr
Fred Brandon
Junior Fritz
Ed Zastrow
Joe Jackson
St Patrick’s Altar Society Meets at School
Eighteen members of the St Patrick's Altar Society met Wednesday in the home economics room of St Patrick's School. Msgr Vincent Hogan was a guest. The school carnival is announced for February 17 and 18 at the gym with refreshments by Mrs Wayne Berthot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Altar Society
St. Patrick's School
Wayne Berthot
Vincent Hogan
4-H Club Notes at Zion Lutheran Church
4-H members plus a guest and 12 parents met Monday at Zion Lutheran Church. Acting officers were Mrs. Ervin Brune president Harold Black vice president Mrs. Don Bone secretary and Mrs. Robert Lassman song leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
Ervin Brune
Harold Black
Don Bone
Robert Lassman
Rebecca Black
G. E. Roberts
Charles Edwards
Booe
Robert Jenkins
Opal Bower Hosts Victory Unit Meeting
Fourteen members and one guest attended the Victory EHU meeting Tuesday at Opal Bower's home. Mrs. Howard McNeil discussed 1969 programs and lessons. Mrs. Lester Thompson spoke on retirement. The next meeting is March 5 with Mrs. McNeil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bower
Victory Ehu
Opal Bower
R. J
Howard McNeil
Lester Thompson
Social Calendar Highlights for February Events
Rainbow EHU hosts gathering with Mrs. Frank Fackler at 52 W. 4th at 1 30 p.m. Hobby Club led by Mrs. C A Duerson meets at 609 W Main at 2 p.m. Carpenters hall hosts LA of B of LF and E with a luncheon at 12 30 p.m. Senior Citizens at Memorial Building hold a covered dish luncheon. Rides available via HE 14155. Wilson class at First Methodist Church 10 a.m. Country Club Bridge 1 30 p.m. Devoted Mothers Club sweetheart party at Chase Buffet 6 45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Ehu
Frank Fackler
Hobby Club
C. A. Duerson
W. Main
Carpenters Hall
Memorial Building
M. . Wilson
First Methodist Church
Country Club
Bible Quiz prompts on confidentiality and scripture
A short quiz by Lavina Ross Fowler presents biblical quotes and questions about secrecy, Micah 7 verses, Barnabas, Paul’s quote on giving, and the Last Supper. It invites readers to answer and compare results with Bible references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina Ross Fowler
Micah
Barnabas
Apostolic Group
Paul
Scout Troop 33 Girl Scouts Meet at Murray Hill
Scout Troop 33 met Monday afternoon at Murray Hill school with Mrs Herbert Fox. Activities included singing with rhythm sticks and the meeting closed with the singing of Taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Hill School
Herbert Fox
Brownies Tour Hutton School Scout Meeting
Janice Almond demonstrated a magnet discovery for the opening of Tuesday afternoon at Hutton school assisted by Karen Simpson. Brownie Scouts practiced table setting and a relay game, with a weekly scout paper distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Almond
Hutton School
Karen Simpson
Carolyn Greve
Pam Russell
Janet Ellis
Coach Wilson
Ray Almond
Methodists Plan Lenten Program At First Church
The commission on membership and evangelism at First Methodist Church laid out a Lenten program in a Tuesday meeting. Personal dedication will be observed February 28 in the sanctuary with prayer sessions for various groups during Lent, and a reception honoring new members and families is set for March 10 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission On Membership
Chanute Couple Announce Phyllis Crabtree Engagement
Mr and Mrs L W Crabtree of 902 S Malcolm announce the engagement of their daughter Phyllis to Jerry Craig son of Mr and Mrs William Craig of 1701 S Ashby A March wedding is planned Phyllis is a Chanute High School graduate of 1967 and attended Kansas City School of Automation She works as a key punch operator at Western Auto in Kansas City Jerry Craig is a 1965 Chanute High School graduate and is employed by Alcorn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Crabtree
S. Malcolm
Phyllis
Jerry Craig
William Craig
S. Ashby
Chanute High School
Kansas City School of Automation
Western Auto
Kansas City
Craig
Alcorn
Andersons celebrate 40th wedding anniversary at Vilas Lutheran
Mr and Mrs Herman R Anderson of Vilas observe their 40th wedding anniversary with a surprise reception at Vilas Lutheran Church attended by about 150 relatives and friends. The couple, married February 1 1928 in Vilas, have eight grandchildren and have lived on a Vilas farm. Their three children Vernon Roanoke Rapids NC Roger Funks Wichita KS and Robert Omaha NE helped host with church women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman R. Anderson
Vilas Lutheran Church
Vernon Anderson
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
Roger Funks
Wichita
Robert Anderson
Omaha
Neb
Anderson
Vilas
Berean Class Hosts Baptist Event at First Baptist Church
Members and families of the Berean Sunday School Class hosted a covered dish supper and business meeting in the fellowship hall. Richard Worley led group singing with Mrs. P. L. Forslund on piano, as Rev. Dale Sneeringer gave devotions from I Corinthians 13. Dale Fairchild led the meeting. Japan Mission study for youth and adults is planned for February 11, 18, and 25 at 6:30 p.m. A covered dish supper is set for March 3 with Japanese decorations, music, and art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
Berean
Richard Worley
P. L. Forslund
Dale Sneeringer
I Corinthians
Dale Fairchild
Mission Study of
Japan
Gem and Mineral Society Meets in Chanute
The Gem and Mineral Society met in the Federation room of the Memorial Building Tuesday evening with twenty regular members and two new members Mr and Mrs Charley Bergtorf attending. They viewed films on fossils purchased to loan to civic groups and schools for education. Mrs Harold Sharp led the program. Games were played and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute Gem and Mineral Society
Federation Room
Memorial Building
Charley Bergtorf
Harold Sharp
Study Clubs Meet Faith and Origin of Valentine's Day
Sorosis Club gathering Tuesday afternoon featured Helen Loy presenting Study Clubs Meet Faith. Mrs. C. E. Wanamaker hosted at 503 N. Highland. Mrs. A. C. Wink led Why Are We in Such a Hurry and How Valentine Day Originated. Refreshments aided by Mrs. Minnie Cooper. Contributions to Hospital Guild and March of Dimes. Mrs. H. M. Bauer reviewed Uninvited by Charles Tazewell. Roll call Information is just a phone call away by Mrs. Charles Broadwell. Feb. 20 at Mrs. M. R. Wilson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Loy
Sorosis Club
C. E. Wanamaker
N. Highland
A. C. Wink
Hospital Guild
March of Dimes
H. M. Bauer
Charles Tazewell
Charles Broadwell
M. R. Wilson
Modern Study Club hosts 15 members for presidents study
Mrs. Howard Wilson hosted 15 Modern Study Club members at 124 W. 9th on Tuesday afternoon. President Mrs. Gordon Bender led the session as Gail Mason highlighted lives of Grant Hayes and Garfield. Dessert and coffee were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Robert Ward. Next meeting set for February 20 with hostess Mrs. Kenneth Keas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Wilson
W. 9Th
Modern Study Club
Gordon Bender
U.S
Gail Malson
Ulysses S. Grant
Rutherford B. Hayes
James A. Garfield
Robert Ward
Kenneth Keas
Outlook Study Club Hosts Refreshments for Members
Mrs. Richard Cloke entertained the Outlook Study Club at 1005 St. Tennessee on Tuesday. Fifteen members attended with one guest, Mrs. Mark Roberts, as refreshments were served. club president is Mrs. F. G. Hooker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Cloke
St. Tennessee
Outlook Study Club
Mark Roberts
F. G. Hooker
Rebekah Lodge Holds Meeting in Chanute
Rebekah Lodge 158 met Monday night in Odd Fellows hall with Mrs. Bertha Jeffrey in charge. Myrtle Ogden was installed as left support to the past noble grand by Mrs. Lillian Marvin and Mrs. Robert Willan. A district school of instruction will be in Moran on April 25. Donations were given to the Eye Foundation and Rebekah higher education fund. The UNESCO membership was renewed and Mrs. Jeffrey named Mrs. Nelle Stevens as representative. Birthday celebrations for Mrs. Earl Schooley and Mrs. R. L. Christie. Refreshments featured Valentine decor. Etta Hanson led the refreshment committee with Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Hillard Blume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Schooley
R. L. Christie
Etta Hanson
Stevens
Hillard Blume
Nettie Biggs Installed as President of LAPM
Mrs Nettie Biggs was installed as President of the Ladies Auxiliary Patriarchs Militant Tuesday evening in IOOF hall. Inspection was by Mrs Frances Cloud. Visitors came from Coffeyville and Parsons. members attended from Fort Scott Iola Humboldt and Chanute. refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Biggs
Ladies Auxiliary Patriarchs Militant
Ioof Hall
Frances Cloud
Coffeyville
Parsons
Fort Scott
Iola
Humboldt
Chanute
Neighborhood Coffee Honors Mrs Cox
Mrs Harold Cox was honored with a neighborhood coffee on Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs. Ernest Stemple 223 N Garfield. Co hostess was Mrs Floyd Johnson. Attending were the honoree and Mrs B J Hupp Cecil Fowler John Williams H C LaRue Pearl Loveau L F Haas C L Bohlander and David Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Cox
Ernest Stemple
N. Garfield
Floyd Johnson
Mmes
B. J. Hupp
Cecil Fowler
John Williams
H. C. LaRue
Pearl Loveau
L. F. Haas
C. L. Bohlander
David Olson
Safari Chapter Attends Campout at Lake Shawnee
Safari Chapter of the National Campers and Hikers Assoc camped at New Strawn Friday night and joined 1,221 campers from Kansas for the second annual snow bunny campout at Lake Shawnee Topeka. More than 425 units attended. Topeka klub hosted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safari Chapter
National Campers and Hikers Association
New Strawn
Lake Shawnee
Topeka
Topeks Club
Herla Rush
Bob Bright
Cathy
Deloris McAlexander
Devotions and Lessons Share Center Stage
On March 6 at 1 30 p m Mrs S E Null delivered To Out Wit Tensions and Mrs Mamie Hayes presented Why is Howard Hughes Buying up Las Vegas The group plans an April luncheon at the Orchid Buffet and Mrs R R Elder 901 W Main will host the February 20 meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Null
Howard Hughes
Las Vegas
Mamie Hayes
R. R. Elder
W. Main
Athenaeum Hosts Meeting and Art Visit
Fifteen members gathered at Mrs. Art Holmes home at 326 South Allen Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Nellie Slo man presiding. The meditation on feet was offered by Mrs. Holmes and a Burroughs biography review titled The Edge of April was presented by Mrs. F. W. Bouray. Mrs. Ruby Sharpe invited the group to visit her sister Mrs. Claude Carver at 315 South Western to view her paintings created in various media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athenaeum
Art Holmes
S. Allen
Nellie Sloman
Holmes
John Burroughs
F. W. Bouray
T. C. Ward
Ruby Sharpe
Claude Carver
S. Western
Culture Club Elects Officers and Sets Dinner Event
Culture Chanute Culture Club met at 417 West Sixth Tuesday afternoon. Officers elected include G D Pinegar president Gene Leabo vice president and Jack Sparks secretary treasurer. Sparks led the lesson New Time Religion with Mae Wheeler named co host for the February 20 dinner at Roy Gibson’s home titled A Happening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute Culture Club
Ford Johnson
W. 6Th
G. D. Pinegar
Gene Leabo
Jack Sparks
Sparks
Roy Gibson
Mae Wheeler
Engagement announced for Miss Umbarger and Dean Weber
The engagement of Janice Eileen Umbarger to Dean Edward Weber is announced by her parents Mrs Ruth Umbarger and Chester Umbarger. Weber is the son of Mr and Mrs William Weber of St Louis. The couple plan a March wedding in Chanute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Eileen Umbarger
Edward Weber
Ruth Umbarger
S. Santa Fe
Chester Umbarger
N. Lafayette
Weber
William F. Weber
St. Louis
Umbarger
Erie High School
Neosho County Community Junior College
Clark's Business School
Topeka
Kansas State Employment Service
Highland Park High School
Washburn University
Ludlow Saylor Manufacturing Company
Chanute
Churchmanship Rally in District Two at First Christian Church
A district two churchmanship rally and dinner gathered 131 men at the First Christian Church fellowship hall on Wednesday. Glen J. Sedam, publisher of the Daily Tribune Bay City Texas, spoke on This is the Victory as a quartet Sang two songs and the Rev Bert Sutton gave the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Two
Fellowship Hall
First Christian Church
Glen J. Sedam
Daily Tribune
Bay City
Tex
Clayton Ward
Bob Ward
Robert Ward
Charles Chauncey
Bert Sutton
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Helos
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Peggy
Raymond Balogh
Thelma Taylor
Thelma
Altar Society
Devoted Mothers Club
Chase Buffet
Scout News
Chanute Post Office
Robert Hanson
Scott Allen
Kenneth Wimsett
Jim Hutchison
Methodists
Phyllis Crabtree
Miss Crabtree
Herman Andersons
Gem and Mineral Society Meets
Sorosis
Minnie Cooper
Wanamaker
Outlook
Rebekah
Mrs. Nettie Biggs
Mrs. Cox
Safari
Sweet Adelines
the Klipper Kords
Kohler & Campbell
Kimball
Story & Clark
Miss Umbarger
Tribune
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