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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1956
Page
3
The WSCS held nine circle meetings in members homes and church spaces with 18 to 12 attendees plus guests. Lessons ranged from Television and Religion to The Changeless Gospel in a Revolutionary Age and Renew. Devotions, coffee, and small service projects followed each session with various hostesses and presiding leaders.
Mrs. Robert Briley hosted the Holly Mothers club at her home on Thursday afternoon with dessert served before the meeting. Co hostess Mrs Gail Maison assisted. New officers were named including Mrs Richard Ashley president Mrs Walter Treloggen vice president Mrs Neal McCoy secretary and Mrs Floyd Naff treasurer. Mrs Naff presented a gift to Mrs Briley retiring as president and Mrs Harry Irvin announced a covered dish luncheon set for January 26 at her home.
Mrs. Larry Wilson and Mrs. Lee Judy were welcomed into Tioga HD Unit at a meeting with Mrs. Cheslie Mc Connell Thursday afternoon. Six teen members answered roll call with Christmas customs and traditions. A delegate was voted to Farm and Home Week at Manhattan February 6 to 10. Mrs. E. E. Roberts reviewed an article titled A Frank Appraisal of UN in 1955. Cancer dressings were made during the afternoon. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
At a Peace and Progress HD unit meeting held Thursday afternoon at Mrs. C. E. Steinman home, new officers were installed by Mrs. F. L. Burtle. Appointed were J. L. Gilmore president E. S. Faulkner vice president Paul A. Taylor secretary Steinman treasurer Marion Wise public relations J W Oliver recreation leader and George Allen song leader. The group voted to renew Neoho Memorial Hospital auxiliary membership and to provide toys books and scrapbooks for child patients with Allen named as project chair.
The March of Dimes program featured a home accessories lesson led by Mrs. Willard Halverstadt and a roses lesson by Mrs. Gilmore. Mrs. Steinman and Mrs. L. QO. Kepley hosted and served refreshments to 16 members and guest Mrs. A. E. Turner Jr.
United Spanish War Veterans and auxiliary hold a 6 p.m. dinner at the Memorial Building on Saturday January 14 1958 with members attending social events and community gathering.
Mrs Harry Lewis led the WSCS study group in a lesson titled Christian Missions In a Revolutionary World at Mrs Charlies T Taylor's country home. The session, based on Floyd Shaklock's This Revolutionary Faith, discussed world changes. Twelve members attended and coffee was served.
P C Galbreath at 909 N Steuben was surprised at a birthday party hosted by his children. Ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Galbreath C E Galbreath Le Roy Hunt Mrs C R Cleaver and Larry plus Pete New Mike and neighbors Mr and Mrs Fred Mullen.
Presbyterian Women groups held meetings in members homes Wednesday afternoon. New devotions book The Way and the Wayfarer by James E. Spizey was introduced as officers were elected and co chairmen appointed. Several hostesses led gatherings with devotions, refreshments, and reports from chairmen.
Delta Mothers gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Phillip Cooper's home where Mrs. Bernard Smith demonstrated children's hairstyles. Models included Linda Willis Daisy Willis Nicki McGuire Julie Hanson and Clark Gene Carson. Assistance came from Mrs. Bob Carson Iola mother of Clark Gene with Mrs. Charles Berthot Jr presiding over a brief business session.
Treva Moss and Kermet Adelgren, seniors at Kansas State College Manhattan, plan an 8 p.m. February 1 wedding in the Methodist church at Atlanta Kansas. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Moss of Atlanta and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Gustaf E. Adelgren of R. 2.
Mrs. Waldrip hosted Nob Hill club at 210 W 4th with Mrs W R Burks presiding. Members planned cancer dressings for Feb 9 at Mrs Paul Harris home, donated to the March of Dimes, and discussed civil defense. Mrs L E Norman reviewed New Year's traditions before a gift exchange and handwork.
Ruth Elizabeth Cunningham daughter of Mrs Earl Cunningham will be among 52 persons commissioned missionaries and deaconesses of the Methodist church January 20 at Buck Hill Falls Pennsylvania. She will serve as deaconess and continue as director of Christian education at First Methodist church in Colorado Springs. Born in Chanute she studied at Baker University and earned a BA in psychology and sociology in 1943. She has held church education posts in Kansas City Dallas Hastings Neb and Colorado Springs since 1943.
Brownie leaders met at 1015 S Grant to elect officers with Mrs J C Davis as president Mrs Fred Dicks as vice president and Mrs Garland Wright as secretary treasurer The group planned February International Day film and March 13 Brownie banquet Fifteen members were served refreshments Den 1 Pack 35 Cub Scouts held a meeting at their den mother Mrs Tommy Baughn home The agenda included a pirate story and a game Pirate Duel
Eight members plus den chief Alan Booe and assistants gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Tim Thompson and Mrs. Baughn present for a pirates themed meeting. They shared pirate lore and objects before closing with the living circle at Mrs. Fred Gerardy’s home on Lafayette.
Mrs Roscoe Offen backer entertained Sunny Stone HD unit with officers including W D Hempen as president and Marie Brock as secretary. Members voted to donate to the March of Dimes and covered a lesson on value and food brands. A UNESCO report and history quiz were shared, with 17 members answering roll call Women in Congress. One guest attended. February meeting set with Mrs Swinney. EARLTON Ladies Aid met with details of scripture, devotions and gift exchanges for 26 attendees.
Mrs E C Brenton presided at the Memorial building dinner meeting of the American Legion auxiliary. Reports covered the November 20 gathering hosted by the Legion and auxiliary at Winter General Hospital in Topeka.
The Chanute Tribune notes a vote to sponsor a benefit bazaar at a later date. Mr. and Mrs. P B Darling ton and Mr. and Mrs. Don McCune hosted a dinner as part of the event planning and publicity efforts.
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