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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1969
Page
3
A reader writes of six years married with a daydream about a former lover from ten years ago sparked by hearing their song on the radio. Ann Landers counsels substituting real life episodes over fantasies and reminds the writer her sane self sought help.
Representatives from 35 to 40 firms will travel to Parsons January 15 to review the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant operating contract after National Gypsum Co. relinquished it. Major W. J. Korecki said an all day conference will explain plant operation details and scope. Robert E. Scifres of National Gypsum will join for briefings.
Parsons State Hospital and Training Center announced two federal research grants for the new year. A $100,000 grant funds a Hospital Improvement Program project starting February 1, and $94,071 in Title I funds supports continued work with disadvantaged children, boosted by $19,000 from the prior year per Superintendent Dr. H. V. Bair.
Wilson County District Court in Fredonia begins at 9 a.m. with about 45 cases on the bar docket. Jury reporting starts Jan 20. Criminal actions listed include Richard Carr grand larceny Robbie L Miller breaking and entering Gary L VanGotten no license DUI open container James Edward Wilson felony case. Allan D Webb check violation withdrawn. Remainder are civil actions, many stricken.
Former Algerian President Ahmed Ben Bella who has been jailed since his 1965 ouster could be released soon, government sources said on Sunday. He was reportedly visited January 1 by his mother Fatima Ben Bella and a niece. Ben Bella led Algeria after independence in 1962 before being deposed June 20, 1965 amid factional feuds.
Independence will start construction in March on a new campus for Independence Community Junior College using 1.8 million dollars in locally approved bonds with no federal funds. The state awarded 7 million to a Kansas City junior college project, leaving ICJC’s campus development constrained to the existing building fund.
Reader tips describe converting a bridge table into a bed tray by folding two legs to rest on the floor and placing the table over the bed. Pillow support and small pillows under the table provide level surfaces for meals, games, and crafts in bed. Other hints cover gravy from pancake mix, loosening glass stoppers with glycerin, using hot water cautions, and replacing lost shirt buttons with clear plastic ones. Heloise notes she cannot answer all mail but will share reader questions when possible.
Column by Lavina Ross Fowler examines how behavior models teachable moments for children. It poses five scripture questions referencing Genesis 18, Matthew 18, Leviticus 27, Luke 23, and 2 Chronicles 1, noting rewards for correct answers and urging reader engagement with biblical study.
Community groups and clubs schedule activities across Vilas including Homebuilders EHU and Victory EHU meetings, Cub Scout Round Table at Murray Hill, Gem and Mineral Society, Rainbow for Girls at Masonic Temple, various church WMS and WSCS circles, Neosho Valley Coin Club, BPW at Tioga Hotel, Sorghum Valley Grange, United Commercial Travelers luncheon, and church women’s meetings. Activities run from morning to evening with multiple locations such as Mental Health Association Welfare Building and North Malcolm Community Center.
Corazon Amarao, aged 25, married Alberto Atienza in San Luis Batangas amid palm shade. She recalled the 1966 Chicago nurse massacre as a nightmare, hid during the killings, later identified Richard Speck as the killer who was convicted and sentenced to death. Amarao is a Manila nurse and San Luis town council member. Atienza, 22, is a law graduate preparing for the bar and eyeing U.S. study with a nursing job possible in Washington.
Laurel Mothers Club met Friday in the Heritage room with Mrs. Joe Jones and Mrs. John Akers as co hosts. Mrs. John Crownover presided as vice president. The lesson What a Child Needs Most was given by Mrs. Akers for 10 members present. The January 17 meeting will be with Mrs. Jones.
Mrs Mary Rutherford of 1715 S Evergreen was surprised at a Friday afternoon birthday party at her home. Attendees included members of the Women’s Mission Society of the United Brethren Church and numerous local women who enjoyed refreshments and fellowship.
Harmony Homemakers EHU met Friday afternoon at 212 South Evergreen with seven members and one guest Mrs Arnold Summerville. Mrs Guy Braden presided announcing leaders training dates and Home Economics Days on January 26 and 29. Refreshments were served and Mrs Summerville presented Music of America 1900 to Present lesson. Next meeting February 7 will be with Mrs Ethel Rush.
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New York reporters note 1969 as The Year of the Accessory as hats top the must list. Millinery Institute of America showcased spring samples from Adolfo Mr John Emme Sunday with looks pairing hats to pantsuits and dresses. Designers stressed coordinated costume ensembles with soft brimmed hats, turban accents and status pieces like Gucci scarfs and belts. Arnold Scansi opened the American Designer Showing with Tanner Knits priced 65 to 125 dollars featuring textured knits and vinyl capes and jackets.
Buffalo Women’s Society of Christian Service gathered at the United Methodist Church with President Mrs. Calvin Clinesmith in charge. Rev. Ed Manherz gave the opening prayer. devotions were by Mrs. Orlie Chapman. the lesson “The New Prophet” was led by Mrs. E M Kamm with several helpers.
In San Diego Sea World Aquarium it was a muted performance as only one of three killer whales swam due to an outbreak of the Hong Kong flu among the trio. The show continued with the remaining whale.
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