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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1963
Page
3
Janice Brown, 18, daughter of Mr and Mrs B R Brown, models a French Twist with a smooth high crown accented by a bang. The piece describes both city and country girl hairstyles and notes Miss Brown is a Chanute Junior College freshman.
Edith Jones hosted the Hannah Circle of the Women's Society of World Service at 329 S. Rutter. A review of the unit's topic The Church's Mission and Persons of Special Need was led by Marian Shike with prayer by Edna Strohm and closing by Thelma Miller.
Golden Shrine No 8 White Shrine of Jerusalem met at the Masonic Temple Friday evening. District deputy Mrs B R Phillips Pittsburg and supreme US flag escort Mrs Inez Bray were honored. Mr and Mrs Stuart Mason attended. Plans discussed for a rummage sale and a Jan 28 soup supper.
The Magic Circle held its regular monthly meeting in Iola Monday evening. Martha Younger of Wichita beauty school and her son Tom Younger demonstrated Bell trend hairstyles with Iris Rogers as a model. Mrs Younger spoke on a proposed bill to raise beauty school standards. Chanute attendees included Mrs. Jack Colburn Agnes Zimmerman Dale Barker Clint Bowers Ruth Whitworth Bernard Smith Boyd Moon Marie McDonald Beverly Mintz Pat Miles.
The IC Class of the Evangelical United Brethren church held a Sunday noon luncheon with ten members and nine guests. Mrs. Ray Winder, vice president, led the event. Rev. Paul Life gave devotions on "Church Loyalty."
Mrs C Vincent McCune hosted the Electa Club at 204 N Forest with Mrs Phy l Taylor assisting and Mrs Junior Zimmerman as guest. Mrs Sam Willis led the meeting, poems were read for roll call, and dessert followed a decorative table featuring a Philodendron and artificial fruits. Roy Gibson spoke on Kansas Women's Day Club highlights from Topeka January 28 29 and Cedar Crest mansion.
The Senior High Future Cosmetologists group met Thursday after school with Beverly Mintz, a local beautician, as a guest. She demonstrated makeup application and hair styling on model Marsha Moore, the club secretary. A field trip to Pittsburg State was discussed.
Thayer High School gym hosted a Fine Arts program by the Friday Reading Club featuring a clarinet quartet led by Mrs. J. K. George. Watercolors by Kansas artists and posters from district schools were on display, with about 205 teachers, pupils, and patrons in attendance as refreshments were served.
Social calendar lists United Presbyterian Women meeting at church parlor seven thirty. Builders Class at 102 S Levson two pm. Women’s Mission Society groups Esther Martha Lydia Priscilla meet 2 pm. Friendly Thimble club Esther class and Rossevelt PTA study group at 9 am. Thursday events include Senior Mothers Club luncheon 12 noon and PEO Chapter DD at 31 S Plummer two pm. Girl Scout Neighborhood meeting Methodist church and Grange at Rural School. Relatives gather at Mrs Whitteberry’s home 220 W 3rd for February birthdays with attendees from Iola Chetopa St Paul.
The Past Presidents of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen met Friday for a Valentine themed luncheon hosted by Mrs. Kenneth Reinhardt of 1210 S Highland. Mrs. L. I. Stevens presided over 14 members present. corsages honored birthday celebrants Mrs. Axel Anderson and Mrs. Charles Finney. Hostess for March 15 will be Mrs. F. W. McBeath, with Mrs. Robert Willan assisting.
The Alpha Chi Chapter met at Home Savings Lounge for a chili supper with ten members and four pledges present. Plans were discussed for the spring dance pledge rush in March and a rummage sale. Jane Cordner won the door prize and the Feb 27 meeting will be with Mrs. Bob Holder.
The newly formed roller skating club met at Skateland on Monday night. Twelve members received dance skating lessons. Officers nominated include Buford Milford as president and Gary Appling as vice president with Mrs. Richard Tripp as secretary and Mrs. Arthur Ogle as treasurer. Next meeting is March 11 at 7:30 at the roller rink.
The Outlook Study Club entertained husbands Saturday at the home of Mrs. Charles Broadwell 219 Steuben. Mrs Kenneth Wright and Mrs Don Shoemaker assisted. Prizes in bridge went to Mrs P H Taylor and Cleo Dal ton for high score with Mrs Marlin Blackston and P H Taylor second. low went to Lester Purdy and Ed Ranz.
Mr and Mrs Roy Lewellen Benedict were honored on their 42nd wedding anniversary at a dinner hosted by their daughters Mrs Fred Cook and Mrs Charlie Lew is at the Cook home 815 S Santa Fe Attendees included relatives from Altoona Colony Benedict and Garden City with afternoon visitors and one daughter unable to attend
Mrs. Dave Brotton presided as TOPS Determinettes met in Sawyer Hall with a covered dish luncheon. Members reported a 15 pound weekly loss. The group plans Cancer dressings on Feb 29 and will meet again Feb 25. Mrs. C C Winans had the top loss and was honored.
Mrs Earnest led a session showing gift cards embedded with shells dried grasses and flowers at the Launding Pad Arts and Crafts class. The March 4 meeting will feature mosaic tile tray projects.
Mrs Donald Reeves was honored at a baby shower Saturday evening by Mrs Jim Morris Mrs Charles Russell and Mrs Robert Wilson at the Morris home 1213 W 4th. Guests included Mrs W E Malcolm Gary Russell Paul Morris Harold Malcolm Gerald Frederick Raleigh Wicker Janice Lynn Smittle Francis Smittle Raymond Smith Larry Byers Jim Hutchison Merle Toews Arthur Booth Richard Bailey Wayne Reeves Everett Olson. Invited guests unable to attend were Mrs E A Reeves Harry Atkins Herschel Robertson Ora Malcolm Ed Caldwell Jim Honeyman Ira Whitworth Jerry Phillips Bert Campbell Jim Lucas and Claude Walker.
The Sub Debs met at Suzan Ranz's home with Karen Poos presiding. Martin Rotunno, city recreation supervisor, was guest speaker outlining future plans of the recreation board as committees were appointed and a spring dance discussed. An overseas orphan foster program was also considered.
Mrs. Earl Sisson of Wenatchee announces the engagement of her daughter Nancy to Jeffery M. Hahto of Poulsbo. Nancy graduated from Wenatchee High School and studied at Moody Bible Institute. Jeffery attended Poulsbo High School and Olympia Junior College. Both plan to reside in Seattle, Washington.
Laurel mothers discussed teaching children to read at the club meeting. Mrs. Cresent Owens led the program for 14 attendees at Mrs. Ivan Dean’s home. Co hostesses were Mrs. Clyde Acree and Mrs. Eric Anderson. A Heart Fund donation was given and Mrs. Glenn Kiddoo won the door prize.
The meeting closed with the club song. Miss Ranz served refreshments to 27 members, two guests and two sponsors, Mrs. Bob King and Mrs. George Hager. The next meeting will be Feb. 27 with Sandy Wood at 1102 S. Plummer.
Peggy Ostrander was honored at a linen shower hosted by Mrs. Ralph Heaton Jr. at 908 S. Plummer. Co hosts were Dar lene Masters and Nancy Heaton. Miss Ostrander and Duane Forbes plan to marry March 10. Valentine decor and games accompanied prizes and treats of heart decorated cake and red and white mints.
Invited guests include Mrs. Earl Ostrander Rita Ostrander Mrs Ralph Heaton Sr Ralph Heaton Jr Joe Beth Heaton Keith Ward Heaton Darlene Masters Sandy Wolford Kathy Comer Lorin Brazil Linda Ivins Janet Donaldson Barbara Jeffers Mrs John Ingels Karen Earnest Pittsburg Judy Busse Frances Brazil Dorothy Herick Wichita Mary Jane McGuffey Emporia Nancy Heaton A puffy omelet is served with a cheese sauce.
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