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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1963
Page
3
Hollywood AP reports last rites for actor Jack Carson followed the day after Dick Powell’s death from cancer. A star-studded attendance included former Vice President Nixon, June Allyson, Joan Blondell, and many elites. Carson’s cremation was planned at Forest Lawn after Wee Kirk service.
Sunday and week listings show meetings for Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, World War I Veterans Auxiliary, Rebekah Lodge, Shakespeare club and others. Dates span January 4 to 8 with times, venues like HOOF hall Memorial Building Tiogs Hotel Masonic Temple and Launching Pad, plus many study and reading clubs led by named members and addresses.
The Dorcas Class of the First Christian church met Friday at 505 W 4th with host Mrs Etta Hanson. A. B. Olson led devotions on availing our self of Gods Help. Royce Marie Adams sang three accordion solos. A letter from Congo missionaries Melvin and Mrs Richey was read. One guest attended along with 14 members. Next gathering to be hosted by Mrs Joe Holladay.
Mrs Clyde Russell of Route 3 hosted the Leamona HDU meeting on Thursday with Mrs Harley Roberts presiding. Fourteen members answered roll call with a travel wish. New officers were installed by Mrs Ralph Reinhardt including Neal Heilman as president Earl Reinhardt as vice president Lloyd Rensing as secretary treasurer and Paul Dryden as public relations chair. Redburn became recreational leader and Russell the song leader. Redburn gave a lesson on growth and development of children ages six to twelve.
Mrs Eastburn hostesses Group One of the Christian Women's Fellowship at First Christian Church on Wednesday. Mrs C A Day presided and Mrs Arley Lock gave devotions. Mrs Robert Lerrick led the Rim of Asia study. Refreshments were served to 15 members. Next meeting will be with Mrs William Strean N Plummer.
Friday admissions include Mrs. Ocie Beck and Maude Krider plus Gale Turner Mabel Carlson Elizabeth Burris and George Beeman and others from Humboldt Walnut and Plummer. Dismissals list includes Robert Pennington Joyce Hinton Jack Gill Nellie Ray and multiple named residents.
Mrs. Ted Gorrell of 218 West 4th will enter Wesley Hospital in Oklahoma City on Sunday for ear surgery.
Mrs D H Bunker of Forreston Illinois and Lloyd Hosfelt of Westmoreland California will arrive Sunday evening for the funeral of their father William J Hosfelt. Nine great grandchildren and 11 grandchildren survive him.
Police arrested Leo Kaemmerling Jr of 642 East Main on intoxication charges. He posted a $15 bond and was released. The ad promotes fried chicken or hen and noo dies, available Saturday and Sunday at the Airport Cafe.
Mr and Mrs Ivan L Starr of 316 S Wilson visited Mrs Hattie Traxson northeast of Coffeyville for her 85th birthday Friday. William Black from Pittsburg will not speak at the Tioga Hotel BPW meeting Wednesday evening. His mother Mrs Maria Black of Pittsburg and the Sweet Adelines Inc Chanute will provide the entertainment.
Royster Racket reports that Royster Junior High School has entered the 1962 School Press Project. Sponsored by local, state, and national tuberculosis associations, the effort aims to alert teenagers to health needs in their communities.
Jean Kay Olson and Gary E. Anderson announce their engagement. Jean Kay is the daughter of Everett Olson and is a Midway High School graduate and a junior at Emporia State College in Emporia. Gary E. Anderson is the son of Reuben E. Anderson and is a Midway High School graduate and a junior at Kansas University in Lawrence. No wedding date has been set.
The Chanute Playschool Association met at 910 S Plummer with Mrs Richard Cloke hosting. Mrs Dean Sutcliffe presided and plans for a Valentine party were made. A nominating committee was chosen and teaching on Children's Fears was given. The next meeting is at the Hovorka home 910 S Larson with Mrs John Hovorka hosting in March.
Mr and Mrs Omer Kern and Charles were honored at a farewell party Wednesday evening at Grant Avenue Baptist church. The moving van centerpiece pointed toward Neodesha where the Kerns plan to move. About 85 people attended with cake and coffee served.
The Kansas City Dun & Bradstreet office reports Neosho County totaling 390 active businesses. The figure, based on the January 1963 edition, includes manufacturers wholesalers and retailers, reflecting efforts to foster responsible citizenship and higher school journalism standards.
Neosho Memorial Hospital reported 52 pints of Red Cross blood used in December and a total of 539 pints used over the past 12 months.
The IC Guild of the Evangelical United Brethren church met Thursday with Mrs. Harold La Rue at 310 N. Franklin. Mrs. Bessie Brady presided. Thoughts for the New Year were presented and the program for the year discussed. Refreshments were served to 13 members.
Mr and Mrs Bill Bishop announce the marriage of daughter JoAnn to PFC Ronald Decker in Miami Oklahoma Tuesday. Decker a Chauncey graduate served in the United States Army. Mrs Decker is employed at Kennedys Printing in Fredonia. The ceremony featured Lettie McConnell as floral attendant and Hazel Slane sang Precious Lord Beyond the Sunset. Funeral service for Mrs C C Mertie Hunter was held at Johnson Mortuary with Rev La Moine Waldron officiating.
Thomas Robert Short aged 92 of 216 S Forest died Friday at home after a long illness. He was born Sept 18 1870 in Wilson County and was a retired City Service employee. Survived by two daughters and two sons. Rosary Monday at Johnson Mortuary and Solemn Mass Tuesday at St Patrick's Church. Burial in Harrison Cemetery. George B Wilson 88 of Whetstone Rest Home Girard died Friday. Funeral Monday 2 pm at Carson Funeral Home with burial in Walnut Cemetery.
A Savonburg gathering honored Mrs. Jack Jordan and her mother Mrs. Charles Hawkinson before their trip to New York and Sweden for a month. Guests included the Jordans Hawkinsons Larsons Gustafsons and many neighbors with Swedish decor and a simple cake meal.
The graveside service for Mrs. Walter Nutting will be held Sunday at 1 30 p m in Harrison cemetery with Mrs David Bryant officiating. The Koch Skinner Memorial Home handles arrangements. Mrs Nutting born May 12 1884 in the Chanute area, widow of Walter Nutting, survivor includes three sisters and several nieces and nephews. ODENSE Square Dance club meets at Odense school led by Mrs Dale Rice with attendees listed.
Humboldt residents Howard Parsons George Alford Wayne Umbarger Kenneth Brown Orville Huffman and Bill Slane buried in Elmwood California holding family travels with Mr. and Mrs. Russell George of Neosho Falls. They visited Los Angeles relatives Don Tidd and daughter, two uncles in Phoenix, Roosevelt Dam, Salt Creek Canyon, and Marineland. James Killion and Mike returned to Salina after holiday visit with Carl Killion family. Jimmy Harrison of Chicago visited his daughter Rose Marie Harrison and grandmother Mrs. Louis Eckart in Humboldt.
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A housewarming in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Morrison was hosted at their 527 S Santa Fe home on Thursday evening. The couple, married December 29 at the bride’s parents’ home, received gifts from guests including Mr. and Mrs. Max Morrison and Gerald, Mr. and Mrs. Randell Bell, and many other local residents.
ERIE A W Pugh of Columbus bought the building formerly owned by Don Edwards where the Blue Goose cafe stood. The Griggs combined Blue Goose and Grillette into one in the Grillette building across the street, enlarging facilities to absorb more trade. Pugh also owns the two story building south of the former cafe, once a theater.
A persistent storm slammed the Western Great Plains with snow and rain and fog. Hazardous driving and zero visibility closed at least one airport as freezing rain and snow hit Wyoming Colorado and Nebraska. Reports include a foot of snow near Lander Wyoming seven inches in Grand Junction Colorado and three inches in Denver with rain extending from Louisiana to Kansas.
The sticky substance first used for lick and stick stamps in England in 1840 drew criticism as a possible cause of tongue lesions and the spread of cholera, prompting health officials to warn the public.
The expression to burn the candle at both leads reflects a long standing English idea dating to the 1600s. It conveys acting in two directions or serving two opposing duties at once in a single life.
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