Do-It-Yourself Laundry Hampers and Household Hacks
Readers share practical tips from old Tshirts made into washer hamper bags to keep lingerie and delicate items safe Rationing space in the wash helps prevent tangles and damaged fabrics A reader suggests a magnetic chain across shower curtains to contain spills A nylon net bowl brush dries quickly without scratching and a plunger bottle mist speeds hair setting Other ideas include repurposing rope and friction tape to stop unraveling and using leftover strips from hot water bottles as rubber bands
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Heloise
Shower Honors Lois Barnhart
A bridal shower was held for Lois Barnhart at the home of Mrs. Harold Barnhart 426 W 2nd with co host Mrs. Jerry Sloan. Miss Barnhart plans to marry Bob Babcock on Jan 21. Guests wore white linen, red flowers, red punch, and cake. Attendees included Lois Barnhart Beverly Erickson Mrs Jerry Sloan Mrs Everett Barnhart Jean Ramsey Mrs Harold Barnhart. Gifts arrived from Alicia Taylor Rita Waltermire and Janice Weis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Barnhart
Harold Barnhart
Jerry Sloan
Miss Barnhart
Bob Babcock
Beverly Erickson
Everett Barnhart
Jean Ramsey
Alicia Taylor
Rita Waltermire
Janice Weis
Westview Baptist WMS Meeting At Church
The Womens Missionary Society of Westview Baptist Chapel met Monday at the church. Mrs. Orville Nickerson opened the session as president with the year’s watchword and hymn. Mrs. Wesley Brizendine led the program on An Expanding Response to Christ's Commission. A rally is set for Caney on Jan 17 at 10 a.m. with scrip ture and prayers for missionaries' birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Missionary Society of Westview Baptist Chapel
Orville Nickerson
Wesley Brizendine
Christ's Commission
Mmes
Ethel Schul
Mahlon Morley
Roy Tunnell
Norman, McKee
Lester Denton
John Sanderson
WMS
Miss Dunaway Engaged to J B Baker
Miss Dunaway to wed J B Baker son of Mr and Mrs Bill Baker. Vicky Dunaway will graduate from Chanute Senior High School this spring where she is varsity cheerleader and Sub Debs member. Baker is a Wichita State University junior majoring in secondary education and fencing team member.
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Miss Dunaway
Chanute Senior High School
Paker
Wichita State University
WSU
Hulda Parker Chapter Hosts Masonic Meeting and Upcoming Visits
Hulda Parker Chapter held a Tuesday evening session in the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Jack Groves as worthy matron and Edgar Gilbert presiding. Invitations listed for the grand matron’s official visit from Rob Morris Chapter Pittsburg on January 24 and Coffeyville Chapter January 19, plus a district meeting from Uniontown February 18. Installing officers Joe G Wasser and Mrs. Claud Walker were assigned, and Mrs. Ruth Lacey inducted as associate conductress for 1967. Ora Ritterhouse and Vernie Steele honored as hostesses, a social hour followed with table decorations by Mrs. Mary Blackwood and refreshments by Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Johnson.
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Hulda Prker
OBS
Masonic Temple
Jack Groves
Edgar Gilbert
Rob Morris
Pittsburg
Coffeyville
Uniontown
Joe G .Wasser
Claud Walker
Charles Blanchard
Ruth Lacey
Imelda Adelgren, Jr
Vernie Steele Jr
Ora Ritterhouse
Vernie Steele
Mary Blackwood
Wallace Johnson
Mary Martha Guild Meets at Church
The Mary Martha Guild of the Presbyterian Church met Monday evening in the church for a covered dish dinner with 11 members and three guests present. Mrs. Roy Gibson gave the invocation and Mrs. Fred Heinze presided. The first lesson from Joy for an Anxious Age was led by Ethel Davidson, Merle Estes and Mmes. Marie Wasser, Roy Gibson, and George Crockett. A general discussion followed. Mrs. Heinze announced a congregational dinner to be held Jan. 22.
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Mary Martha
Shower For Carol Umbarger Before Her Saturday Wedding
A miscellaneous shower was held Sunday at 220 S. Allen in honor of Carol Umbarger who will wed Ronald Muths on Saturday. Hostesses were Mrs. Jim Slater, Janice Umbarger and Mrs. Jim Ellis. The table featured a lace cloth with wedding bells and pink rose arch. Refreshments in green and white were served to guests, listed include Wayne Umbarger, Charles Muths, Willard Soloman, Rainer Nooteboom, Dixie Walker, David Johnson, Don Romine, Barbara Collison, Sue Bird, and Dwight Wicker, plus Susie Kruse, Sandy Wood, Paula Honeyman, Nicki McGuire, Toni Prickett, Carol Sue Henly and Merita Heath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Umbarger
Sue Bird
S. Allen
Miss Umbarger
Ronald Muths
Jim Slater
Janice Umbarger
Jim Ellis
Mines
Wayne Umbarger
Charles Muths
Willard Soloman
Rainer Nooteboom
Dixie Walker
David Johnson
Don Romine
Barbara Collison
Dwight Wicker
Susie Kruse
Sandy Wood
Paula Honeyman
Nicki McGuire
Toni Prickett
Carol Sue Henly
Merita Heath
Quest Club Holds Meeting and Italy Lesson
Thirteen Quest Club members met with Mrs. W. T. Warren at 620 S Highland Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Vincent McCune reported on stained glass and Mrs. Don F. Beach gave a history lesson from the Renaissance to the present. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is a 1 pm luncheon January 24 at Mrs. Norman Koch's home, 402 N Steuben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quest Club
W. T. Warren
S. Highland
Vincent McCune
Italy
Don F. Beach
Norman Koch
N. Steuben
Officers Installed By Ladies of GAR
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic met at the Memorial Building with Mrs. Emery Lewis in charge. New 1967 officers were installed by Mrs. Clara Miller and Mrs. Arthur Henry served as conductor. Names include Mrs. Lewis as president and Mrs. Robert Wiles as vice president, among others. The charter was draped for Mrs. Ethel Warner, past Coffeyville department president. The door prize went to Mrs. Arthur Henry.
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The
Grand Army of the Republic
Memorial Building
Emery Lewis
Clara Miller
Arthur Henry
Lewis
Robert Wiles
Edith Ackerman, Jr
Marie Stipp
Mary Edwards
Alta Allen
Art Baker
Stipp
C. E. Steinman
Bertha Stratton
Anna McNary
Pearl Hallenberg
Ethel Warner
Coffeyville
Kathy Taylor Heads Les Des Club
The Les Des Club met Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the First National Bank Community Room with Mary Garcia presiding. Officers elected include Kathy Taylor as president and a full board with multiple roles. Two dances were planned for Friday and Saturday. next meeting is January 16 at Cheryl Acree’s home.
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Les Des
First National Bank
Mary Garcia
Kathy Taylor
Bobbi Montgomery
Beth Hutchison
Rosemary Erickson
Paulette Boyer
Cheryl Acree
Pam O’daniels
Connie Wolfe
C. C. Ellis
Kathy Moore
Carol Cornish
Peggy Scott
Susie Jones
Paulette Bower
Belles Lettres Reading Club Meets at Weiner Home
The Belles Lettres Reading Club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Carl Weiner I 904 S. Evergreen with 13 members and one guest. Mrs. Fred Johnson presided and introduced speaker Mrs. Anna Lou Mattix curator of the Safari Museum. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. John Lapham 823 S. Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belles Lettres Reading Club
Carl Weiner I
S. Evergreen
Carl Weiner II
Fred Johnson
Anna Lou Mattix
Safari Museum
John Lapham
S. Central
Art and Literature Club Hosts Birthday Meeting
The Art and Literature Club held its annual birthday meeting at Mrs. Joe F. Balch’s home on 210 S Larson. Founders include Mrs. W M Gray Sr and four charter members. 19 members and four guests attended with a red rose centerpiece. Mrs. James Blessing lectured on 18th century music featuring Gluck Haydn and Mozart. next gathering set for Jan 24 at Mrs. Charles Henshall’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art and Literature Club
Joe F. Balch
S. Larson
W. M. Gray
Mmes
William Gray
A.F. Leferenz
Paul F. Villipique
W. Max Arnold
Dean Gough
Carl Pate
Athenaeum Elects Officers at Mid Winter Luncheon
The Athenaeum held a mid winter luncheon at the Orchid Buffet with Mrs. Earl Wible presiding. New officers were elected: President Nellie Sloman, Vice President Harold Miller, Secretary-Treasurer H. W. Lewis. Hostesses included Mines Lewis Broderson Art Holmes and J. M. Newman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchid
Athenaeum
Earl Wible
Nellie Sloman
Harold Miller
H. W. Lewis
Mines
Lewis
A. J. Broderson
Art Holmes
J. M. Newman
Carrie Pollock
Margaret Sangster
Helen Hays
Dorothy Brown Thompson
Holmes
Carlson McCormick announce engagement in Joplin
Mr and Mrs W H Carlson of Joplin announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to Gerald McCormick son of Mrs Vera McCormick also of Joplin and the late W R McCormick. Barbara is a Southwest Missouri State College sophomore and a Joplin High School graduate. Gerald is a University of Arkansas junior and a 1963 Joplin High School graduate. A June wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Carlson
Joplin
Barbara
Gerald McCormick
Vera McCormick
W. R. McCormick
Miss Carlson
Mabel Carlson
W. 4Th
Joplin Senior High School
Southwest Missouri State College
Springfield
McCormick
Missouri Southern College
University of Arkansas
Zion Methodist WSCS Meets for Mission Study
Zion Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service opened at the church with scripture and prayer. Mrs. James Kern led a lesson on missionaries in uprooted countries. An invite to New Life Mission services at First Methodist Jan 15–20 was announced along with a clothing drive Feb 14–15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene McMillen
Zion Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service
James Kern
New Life Mission
First Methodist Church
Ada McMillen
Ralph Biggs
Reseda
Calif
Roy Anderson
Vilas
Social Calendar for Cottage Grove Delivers Jan 1967 Gatherings
Thursday and Friday listings show multiple club meetings in Cottage Grove including Ladies Aid, American Legion Auxiliary, United Presbyterian Women, Jaycee Wives, and several hobby and mothers clubs. Details include host names, addresses, times, and dress codes for events at churches, lodges, memorial buildings, and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Grove Ladies Aid
Ed Brinkmeyer
N. Western
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Bidg
United Presbyterian Women
Leving Group
Peace and Progress EH Unit
Harley Knapp
Jaycee
John Rubew
S. Malcolm
Hobby Club
Uerson
W. Main
Delta Study Club
Mee
James Benton
S. Tennessee
Autumn Mothers Club
Ron Sutcliffe
S. Steuben
Mothers Club
E. W. Riegle
Holly Mothers Club
Woodrow Fred Bower
Merry Mothers Club
Earl Gehrt
S. Larson
Hugh Morgan
S.S. Larson
Tioga EH
Leo Gottlieb
Officers Installed By Cosmetologists
New officers were installed at the Cosmetologists Association meeting in the First National Bank Community Room. President Mrs Jack Colborn. vice president Mrs Scherel Booe. second vice president Mrs Max Rickerson. treasurer Mrs Bernard Smith. secretary Marie McDonald. National Beauty Salon week planned for Feb 13 18 includes free services to nursing home patients. Eight members present.
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Cosmetologists Association
First National Bank
Mildred Gerken
Jack Colborn
Scherel Booe
Max Rickerson
Bernard Smith
Marie McDonald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Amare Ely
Vernon Harras
Garnett
Mrs. Mac
S. C
Grace Brandt
Westview Baptist Wms
Gene Dunaway
Vicky
J. B. Baker
Bill Baker
S. Plummer
Vicky Dunaway
Drisdell
Hulda Parker
W. Mak
Mary Martha Guild
GAR
Les Des Club
Belles Lettres
Children's & Ladies
Pedwins
Florsheims
E. Main
Barbara Carlson
Chanute Tribune
Dial Tribune
Devoted Mothers Club
Heritage Room
C. A. Duerson
Rainbow EH
Jack Parkins
S. Garfield
E. Carenters
Bring Tale
Miriam Circle
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
We Who Club
Sawyer Hall
Wilson
Bridge Country Club
Hollywood
Bill Johnson Furniture
North Highland
Chanute, Kansas
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