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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1968
Page
3
A reader presents biblical trivia questions numbered one through five about topics such as population terms in Genesis, Adam’s sons, whitewashed tombs, the Hallelujah Chorus, and Judas Iscariot’s betrayal price. The piece includes scoring remarks: four correct equals excellent.
A Heloise column shares practical holiday candy tips for cutting pecan fudge in even slices. Use whole pecans on top, warm the knife in hot water, cut before full hardening, and line pans with plastic wrap for bricklike slabs. Readers suggest ways to dress children and note compassion after wisdom.
Roma Jean Payne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Payne, is engaged to Fred Midcap, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Midcap. Miss Payne, a 1966 Midway High School graduate, works at the Bank of Commerce. Midcap, Cha nute High School 1963 graduate, attended Neosho County Community College 1965, employed by Manley Transfer Company. No wedding date set.
High Prairie 4 H Club met Thursday at High Prairie Church with President Barbara Olson presiding. A chili supper preceded the session. Elaine Olson gave a project talk, John Campbell led a demonstration, Gloria Hutchinson provided music, and Michael Olson spoke on safety. Roger Findahl from First National Bank presented a fishing film.
Forty four senior citizens and guests attended the lunch in the Memorial Building. Grace Episcopal Church hostesses provided the setting. Rev. James Peters gave the invocation and spoke as afternoon speaker. Mrs Myrle Fletcher led the business meeting. Games followed. Next gathering set for Jan 27 in the Memorial Building.
Hobby Club convened Friday afternoon at Mrs. T. O. Ward’s residence 121 N Lafayette with eight members. President Mrs. Pearl Hooker led a show and tell on antiques. Hostess provided refreshments. February meeting will be at Mrs. C. A. Duerson 609 W Main.
Community groups list January 16 events including WSCS5 and Wesleyan Service Guild dinners Gem and Mineral Society meeting IOOF Rainbow for Girls Masonic Women s Division Chamber of Commerce luncheon and various club meetings at local venues. January 17 features church circles United Presbyterian Women First Christian CWF and Chanute Toastmasters at Orchid Buffet.
New Citizens William L Robertson Denise Ann Miller Darren Lance Floyd Valarie Louise Cheney Mark LeRoy Wehlage Joey Dawn Savala and Brian Eugene Shields are named as new citizens. Each entry lists the parents and residential addresses in Thayer Hum boldt and surrounding areas with birth dates spanning December and January.
Camp Hoppers chapter of the NCHA met in the Memorial Building Federation room on Friday. Twenty six members and four guests attended including Wayne Adams and Darlene Trent along with Mr and Mrs Oran Austen. A gift was given to retiring presidents Mr and Mrs Dick Smith. The 1968 camping schedule was discussed. The next meeting is February 10 and 11 in Humboldt south City Park.
The Devoted Mothers Club gathered in the Heritage room of the public library with ten members and one guest. Mrs. Cecil Storck hosted, assisted by Mrs. Orville Holloway. Mrs. Bill Bircher presided as they discussed narcotics and drug misuse. Bircher won the door prize. A sweetheart party for members and husbands is planned for Feb 10.
Readable text advises contacting Tribune via phone or carrier and provides a dial option HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m. The fragment implies a helpline or callback instruction for after hours.
Rome AP reports a snowstorm at Valentino show as models wear all white looks with gold V buckles. V neck pullovers and belted skirts dominate. long white scarves trail behind. Nature motifs appear as pine cones leaves and coral branch details on ivory outfits. White tones prevail with few pale accents.
The Federal Housing Administration denies advising that wearing miniskirts in cold weather would fatten legs. A spokesman said a false memo from someone using agency stationery warned female employees their legs would grow fat if dresses were short in cold weather. The bogus guidance later appeared in the news media.
AP Fashion notes blurred lines as Amies hems drop and de la Renta offers compromise. Shows feature knee length skirts and legged pants, with public eye drawing on white boots and red belt looks. Spring lines favor ruffles, lace, patriotism, and ostrich feathers as body hugging silhouettes debut. Warner’s introduces a body suit "second skin" for reveal.
Mrs John Proper Jr of Chanute was honored at a baby shower hosted by Mrs Clark Chandler of Yates Center R 2 on Wednesday evening. Games were played and The Story of the Stork was read. Winners named Mrs Francis Sievers and Mrs Edward McCoy. Twenty five guests attended and eight invited guests sent gifts.
Shirley Brant of Pittsburg was honored at a bridal shower in the First National Bank community room. Hosts were Mrs. Lamar Whitson Jr. and Mrs. Lester White. Twenty guests attended. Miss Brant is to marry Son Richards of Pittsburg on January 27.
Bertha Jeffrey was elected president of Miriam circle Re bekah Lodge at Odd Fellows hall on Friday night. New officers include Mrs James Mac Kenzie vice president Nelle Stevens secretary Iva Jones treasurer Mrs Arthur Krone chaplain and Mrs Harold Reporter. Fifteen members attended. Next meeting set for Feb 9.
Rainbow EHU met Friday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Vernon McCune 402 S Lafayette with thirteen members and one child Lisa Parkins present. A dessert course followed roll call with a Kansas fact. President Mrs. Lana Wilson led as the 1968 budget was planned and she gave the lesson A for Action. Next gathering will be February 9 at Mrs. Frank Fackler 522 W Fourth.
Kansas traffic death log records 48 hours ending 9 am Monday listing 3 deaths in January 2 in 1968 and 28 for the year with a comparison to 18 for the same period in 1967.
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