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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1956

Page

3

Future Homemakers Meet at Senior High School

Future Homemakers of America met Thursday night in the Senior High School cafeteria with Elia Madell presiding. Judy Jordan led the FHA prayer song and a project committee was formed with Jeannene Meyer as chairman. Members include Maribelle Berthot and Lyla Hanson.

Future Homemakers of America Elia Madell FHA Judy Jordan Jeannene Meyer Maribelle Berthot Lyla Hanson Bette Poor Miss Jordan Miss Poor Sharon Umbarger Miss Berthot Miss Umbarger Carol Tomlinson

Social Calendar Monday Jan 1956

Duplicate Bridge club at Tioga Hotel 7 30 PM Santa Fe Womens Federation Station clubroom 2 PM Martha guild Presbyterian church 6 30 PM Hutton PTA 7 30 Murray Hill PTA 7 30 Les Demoiselies Carmen McMinimy R 1 6 30 dress meeting St Cecilia Music club Memorial building 2 30 VFW auxiliary Memorial building 7 30 Chanute Ladies Encampment Odd Fellows hall 8 PM

Duplicate Bridge Club Tioga Hotel Santa Fe Womens Federation Martha Guild Presbyterian Church Hutton Murray Hill Les Demoiselies Carmen McMinimy St. Cecilia Music Club Memorial Building VFW Chanute Odd Fellows Hall P.m

Circle 4 meets Circle 4 of Presbyterian Women

Presbyterian Women association Circle 4 met for coffee Friday morning chaired by Mrs. Robert Koch. After devotions by Mrs. Roy Chapple, plans for the year were discussed and coffee was served to 12 attendees.

Circle 4 Presbyterian Womens Association Robert Koch Roy Chapple

Modern Etiquette Q and A on napkin use and walking

A guide explains when a guest should open the napkin and how to place it on the lap, advises on a girl holding a man's arm in ice or slipper streets, and outlines proper responses to a birth announcement with visiting, flowers, or baby gifts.

Pattern 7160 Crochet directions for baby cover

Pattern 7160 provides crochet directions for a baby cover measuring 36 by 51 inches using easy knitting worsted. Includes stitch guidance, gauge notes, and finishing tips for a ready-to-use baby blanket.

Order 1955 Alice Brooks Needie craft Catalogue Now

A 1955 craft catalogue offers knitting crochet embroidery and toy designs. Send 25 cents for a copy featuring pages of new designs including trims and novelty ties. The publisher urges readers to order every design in the book.

Alice Brooks

Pattern Order From Marian Martin for Chanute Tribune

A pattern order requires thirty-five cents plus five cents for each additional pattern. Send to Marian Martin care of The Chanute Tribune Pattern Dept at 2 West 11th Street New York NY. Include name address zone size and style number.

Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Marian Martin Chanute Tribune

How Can I Keep Paint Brushes In Good Condition

Used brushes should be washed in turpentine or gasoline then with soap and water. Rinse in clear water and press bristles into shape.

Lavender Oil Coverage Note

A fragment notes enough oil of lavender to cover the contents. The line implies a preparation step or preservative guidance, but lacks broader context or additional details about quantity, container, or purpose.

Deaths and Funerals in Chanute area obituaries

Mrs. Charles Flinn 87 died at nephew’s home in Phoenix Arizona after a brief illness. She lived in Chanute from 1908 until 1948 and was active in the Rebekah lodge. Also noted: Mrs Genevieve Lee 51 died in Houston after a long illness, native of Chanute and wife of Don Lee. Funeral arrangements in Houston and Chanute with services at St Patrick’s church and Wilson Johnson chapel. Infant Larry Dale Myers burial in Memorial Park Cemetery after service at Wilson Johnson chapel.

Charles Flinn Lloyd Smith Phoenix Ariz Mary Smith West Virginia Independence Chanute Presbyterian Church Rebekah Lodge Kathryn Lucille Betts Don Smith Dean Smith Tempe Roy S. Gibson Fred Shaw Elmwood Abbey Don Lee Genevieve Lee Houston Tex Lee Wilson-Johnson Mortuary Charles Turner Sally Lee Donald J. Lee

Prairie Queen Students Welcome Holidays After Christmas Program

Mrs Hope Garmon and Prairie Queen pupils presented a Dec 21 program with a lighted tree gift distribution and candy and apples for all. School closed until Jan 2. Numerous visits and Christmas gatherings followed as families traveled from Chanute Oroville Kansas City and Wichita to spend time with relatives here and nearby.

Prairie Queen Hope Garmon Santa

Huck Boyd Heads Kansas Press Assn

Huck Boyd, Phillipsburg publisher, elected president of the Kansas Press Assn at its annual convention in Topeka. Elton Carter of Norton becomes vice president and Howard M. Wilson of Jetmore is treasurer. Directors named include Don Hull Ottawa Harlan Lill Plainville Paul W. Payton Bucklin and George Clasen Florence.

Topeka McDill Huck) Boyd Phillipsburg Kansas Press Assn Henry B. Jameson Abilene Elton Carter Norton Howard M Wilson Jetmore Don Hull Ottawa Harlan Lill Plainville Paul W. Payton Bucklin George Clasen Florence

Hall Proposes Hospital Funds for State Institutions

Gov. Fred Hall's budget plan for the 1957 session calls for 4.32 million dollars in capital improvements for state hospitals. Major items include new patient treatment buildings at Topeka and Osawatomie state hospitals with one million dollars requested for each in the current year and 1.25 million for each in the next year. Other items cover Parsons Training School cottages and administration building, Larned Hospital remodels and utilities, Osawatomie power plant and facilities, Topeka outpatient clinic, and Winfield Training School power plant.

Topekap Fred Hall Topeka Osawatomie Parsons State Training School Hall Larned State Hospital Winfield Training School

55 Federal Tax Take Is Greater for Kansans

Kansans paid nearly 21 million dollars more federal taxes in 1955 than 1954. The 1955 total was $505,588,222 with detailed increases in income tax and social security withholdings, while wagering taxes fell from 26 thousand to 15 thousand. Gus Koehler, director of internal revenue, reported the figures.

Wichita Gus Koehler Internal Revenue

New Year Guests From Parsons Wichita and Tulsa Gather

Shaw and Mrs Zola Heady and family of Parsons were New Year guests of Russel Heady and Lewis. Paul Dryden and Phil joined Mr and Mrs Charles Nation for New Year dinner. Hudsons Lar ry and Cale spent the weekend in Wichita with Mrs Vernon Wible. Stewart Dalrymple and two children stayed at the Russel Heady home. Gerald Gearhart and daughter Mary Ellen of Wichita visited Gearhart and Nation. H D Schiect of Tulsa holidayed with his son Joe Schiect. E L Strange visited L R Burdge in Parsons. Myrtle Baker returned home after holidays with Verl Moyer family at Clifton. She spent Christmas with her grandson in Burdett. The Tribune by carrier, 30c per week.

Harley Roberts Cheryl Eastburn Wichita Joe Stephens Forrest Stephens Jon Wayne E. Lasley Terry Wayne Kansas City Charles L. Mueller Christy Ann Cathy Lynn Luke Lasley Ima Jane Myrtle Baker Verl Moyer Clifton Burdett

Record for Wins Appears Doomed

The Dons of San Francisco close in on the national wins record by beating Pepperdine 62-51 for their 37th straight victory. Texas held the mark at 39 from 1913 to 1917, with a possible tie next Friday against Fresno State and a test against Santa Clara next Tuesday. Other top teams eye long win streaks across major conferences.

Associated Press San Francisco Long Island University Seton Hall Dons Fresno State California Santa Clara Pepperdine Texas North Carolina State Duke Dayton Iowa North Carolina Wake Forest Georgia Tech Kentucky Wildcats George Washington Richmond Kansas State Iowa State Nebraska Colorado Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Indiana Wisconsin

Altoona Beats Lafontaine 65-24 in Open Night Victory

In Altoona, the Redskins routed Lafontaine High School 65-24 as Dick Jantz scored 13 points. The team hosts Buffalo next Friday. Lafontaine won the girls game 35-32.

Altoona Altoona Redskins Lafontaine High School Dick Jantz Skins Buffalo Lafontaine

South Favored In Senior Bowl By Passer Hardy

The South opened as a touchdown favorite in Mobile for the seventh annual Senior Bowl led by Bob Hardy the Kentucky quarterback and past Blue Gray MVP. He faces East West MVP Jim Haluska and Jerry Reichow as Wisconsin and Iowa signal callers prepare to link with fast backs before a crowd near 36000 at 1 30 p m CST.

Mobile Ala Bob Hardy Hardy Kentucky Montgomery Iowa Jerry Reichow San Francisco Jim Haluska Wisconsin

All America links in gridiron all star picks

The text lists players from Kentucky Vanderbilt SMU Maryland Auburn Missouri California Iowa Michigan West Virginia and Purdue as North and South flankers and backs for a Gator Bowl era clash. It notes Harold Burnine Jim Carmichael Jim Freeman and Lou Baldacci among star receivers and runners. The series stood 3-3 with the South ahead last year 12-6.

Howard Schnellenberger Kentucky Tommy Harkins Vanderbilt Don McKhenny SMU Ed Vereb Maryland Joe Childress Fob James Auburn Harold Burnine Missouri Jim Carmichael California Jim Freeman Iowa Yankees Lou Baldacci Michigan Bob Moss West Virginia Bill Murakowski Purdue

Deaf high school star to receive Arkansas football scholarship

Warner St. John Jr., a 180 pound deaf defensive standout from Little Rock, will get a college scholarship from the University of Arkansas. Coach Jack Mitchell says St. John may try to play left guard, relying on lip reading to catch plays in the huddle and with teammates beside him to guide signals.

Little Rock Jack Mitchell University of Arkansas Warner St. John Jr St. John Arkansas Mitchell

Mangrum Seizes Early Lead in Los Angeles Open

Lloyd Mangrum, 41, carded a subpar 66 to lead the first round of the $30,000 Los Angeles Open at Rancho Municipal Golf Course. Hecker rivals Lionel Hebert and John Lundgren trailed by one stroke among a field of 155 players.

Los Angeles Lloyd Mangrum Mangrum Rancho Municipal Apple Valley Calif Lionel Hebert Erie John

Barnum of Belmont and Cecil Harris of Whittier

Barnum of Belmont Michigan and Cecil Harris of Whittier are named in a report segment. The reference notes their involvement or connection to a local event or matter as recorded in the clipping.

Barnum Belmont, Mich Cecil Harris Whittier L. S. Wilson

Santee Opens Indoor Campaign in Metropolitan Invite

New York observes the indoor track season kickoff with Wes Santee the nations top miler entered in a three quarter mile special at the Metropolitan AAU championships. The Marine lieutenant will face Joe LaPierre and Villanova rivals Alex Breckenridge and Johnny Kopil as he pursues the indoor 3 Quarter record of 3 01 2 set by John Borican.

New York Wes Santee Santee Joe LaPierre Georgetown Villanova Scotland Alex Breckenridge Johnny Kopil Kansas Miami John Borican Dartmouth

Argentina’s Lausse and Savage Battle to Draw in Salt Lake City

The Associated Press reports Eduardo Lausse of Argentina and Milo Savage fought to a draw in Salt Lake City after a bout ends 159 in favor of neither fighter. The result keeps both boxers undefeated in the series while audiences saw a competitive clash at Madison Square Garden.

Associated Press New York Madison Square Garden Eduardo Lausse Argentina Milo Savage Salt Lake City Drew

Moundbuilders edge Emporia State in OT thriller

In Winfield Kansas the Moundbuilders Lafayette Norwood and Seymour Seitchuck hit key free throws to lift Southwestern over Emporia State 77 to 76 in an overtime ICIC basketball opener.

Winfield Kas South_western Lafayette Norwood Seymour Seitchuck Emporia State ICIC

Police Praise Youth After Quick Action at Break-In

A 15-year-old Louisville area youth helped police by identifying a 17-year-old suspect in a Brooks filling station break in. The teen pointed out the suspect in a dime store and helped police capture him as he tried to flee. The suspect admitted stealing $107 and a .22 rifle and was charged with storehouse breaking.

Louisville Earl Morgan Orville Jones Herman Trautwein Brooks

Manuses muffler defense clears charge in court

Jimmie D. Seymour, 20, faced police court in Louisville on an anti noise ordinance violation. He placed a motorcycle muffler on Judge Peter Muir's bench, claiming it to be a standard muffler, and the judge dismissed the charge.

Louisville Jimmie D. Seymour Peter Muir

Carl Haight to Return Home From Miami Beach Meet

Carl Haight is expected home tonight from Miami Beach Florida after attending a week of meetings with Philco distributors. Alcott PTA will meet Monday night at 7 30. D K Wickard 110 Forest was admitted to Neosho Memorial Hospital Thursday for observation and treatment while R M Wickard 812 S Evergreen suffered a heart attack Friday and was taken to the same hospital. The physician reported his condition as satisfactory this morning.

Carl Haight Miami Beach Fla Philco Distributors Alcott Pta D. K. Wickard Forest Neosho Memorial Hospital R. M. Wickard S. Evergreen Wickard

Daily Transcript Admittances and Dismissals Friday

Friday hospital records list Admittances including John W. Huckstep surgical Shirley Key medical Mrs Dean Justice surgical and births to C L Stanley Humboldt. Dismissals include Mrs J H Chard Humboldt Mrs Donald Ray 1315 Ward George Baker Buffalo and others. Fire bans noted and district court actions include multiple divorces and dismissals.

MM. Wickard S. Evergreen Medical James W. Ames N. Garfield Shirley Key District Court Chanute Lillie Mae Glover Webb Barnes E. C. Cathers Jennie E. Ray C. H. Hedges C. L. Keas Kenneth C. Keas D-Ba Keas Drilling Co Frank BP. Hotchkiss Juanda Huckstep John W. Huckstep Rosa Evelyn Gordon Leon Lyndon Gordon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Future Homemakers Ellen Flottman Kansas State College Manhattan Disciples Student Fellowship Foundation Miss Flottman Ernest Flottman R. 1 Kappa Beta Campus Life Cochairman Young Women's Christian Association Clothing Retailing Club West Main Chanute, Kansas Paul Briley Harry L. Briley Huck Boyd Shaw the Tribune Cash & Carry Peoples Cleaners N. Highland Ween Lafontaine Senna Feft Woodruff Wellner Trichier Crawford Lenard Wee Jantz Walker Aee Fallingham Spaht Kingston Rohert Tee Burgan Phillips Brown Eee Joan F.d.1.c First National Bank SRENT Worilzer Wurlitzer Piano Emporia Police Daily Transcript North City Santa Fe Floyd E. Smith Vivian M. Smith Joplin Sun KFSB Kans WDAF Fawcett United States Federal Reserve Bank Cashier State of Neoshoss Ruth Spencer
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