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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1956

Page

3

Dorothy Youngberg to Wed Kermit Nelson

Miss Dorothy Youngberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard M. Youngberg of 801 North Grant, announces engagement to Kermit A. Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorens L. Nelson of 1624 South Santa Fe. Dorothy, a Chanute High School graduate and Chanute Junior College attendee, works as secretary at Chanute Discount Co. Nelson, also a Chanute High School and Junior College graduate, attends Emporia State College and plans to enroll at Pittsburg State College in the second semester. No wedding date set.

Leonard M. Youngberg

Past President Parley of American Legion Auxiliary

The Past Presidents Parley met in Tioga Hotel Pine room Monday night for dinner hosted by Mrs. Lloyd Dalton Mrs. John Camerell and Zula Montgomery. Birthdays observed for Mrs. Cheslie McConnell and Mrs. Howard Winans. Mrs. Ed F. Peterson led a brief business session renewing Neosho Memorial Hospital auxiliary membership. Canasta winners were Mrs. Paul Wells Mrs. Charles Henshall and Mrs. Peterson.

Parley American Legion Auxiliary Pine Room Tioga Hotel Lloyd Dalton John Camerell Zula Montgomery Cheslie McConnell Howard Winans Ed F. Peterson Neosho Memorial Hospital Canasta

Mrs Thompson Hosts Electa Club at Home

Mrs A W Thompson entertained Electa club members, past worthy matrons of Hulda Parker chapter CES, Monday afternoon in her home with Mrs A F Leverenz as co host.

A. W. Thompson Electra Club Hulda Parker Chapter CES A. F. Leverenz T. W

New Year Session of Local Club Opens

Haynes led a business session with thirteen members answering roll. Members shared poems and thoughts for the New Year. Devotions by Mrs. P. H. Taylor focused on Faith. Newly retired Mrs. C Vincent McCune was welcomed with a red rose. Birthday celebrant Mrs. A B Chauncey also received a red rose. Officers named: Mrs. A H Alcock president, Mrs. McCune vice president, Mrs. Dave Petterson secretary treasurer, Mrs. Chauncey historian. Refreshments were served by hostesses.

McCune Dave Petterson Chauncey

Johnsons Host Newcomers Club Meeting

The Newcomers club met Sunday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Johnsons with 40 present. Potluck tables were festively arranged with roses and a January birthday cake. Mrs. John Nation led organ music for Happy Birthday. Officers elected include Dale Painter and wife as chairmen, Mrs Campbell as secretary treasurer, and other committees named.

Ernest W. Johnson John Nation Hiram C. Campbell Dale Painter Campbell M. J. Blackston John Lofthouse Mmes Walter Hildebrand K. M. Neeley Fred L. Nolan A. G. Sharp James Lindsey

Rebekah Lodge Holds Meeting With Installations in Odd Fellows Hall

Mrs. Ora Ritterhouse presided as retiring noble grand of the Rebekah lodge. Edgar Gilbert welcomed from Garnett. Mrs. Ira Hubler led installation with officers including Mrs. William Phillips as noble grand and Mrs. Coonrod and others sworn in. Polio fund donation noted and Mary Flinn memorial draping observed.

Ora Ritterhouse Noble Grand Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Edgar Gilbert Garnett IOOF Ira Hubler Mmes Robert Willan H. R. Claus A. W. Thompson Vyrl Fogel Irene Moore Ruth Shannon Ritterhouse C. O. Bowers Roy Gibson PNG

Mrs Slane Hosts Past Noble Grand Club Event

Mrs Hazel Slane hosted Past Noble Grand club of Rebekah lodge Friday evening at her home with assisting hostesses Mrs Harold Williams Mrs Robert Rader and Elsie Ivins. Guests included Mrs Aaron Stockebrand from Yates Center and 13 Miriam circle members. Twenty club members attended with devotions candlelighting by Miss Ivins and Mrs C O Bowers singing He with accompaniment by Mrs Slane. Eugene Oyler won the entertainment games.

Hazel Slane Noble Grand Club Rebekah Lodge Harold Williams Robert Rader Elsie Ivins Aaron Stockebrand Yates Center Miriam Circle Miss Ivins C. O. Bowers Slane

New Play for Study The Winter's Tale Debuts at Club Meeting

The Shakespeare club opened a study of The Winter's Tale at Mrs. Mabel Hudson's home with leader Mrs. L. K. Spielman presenting background material and a group discussion. Quotations from the play were shared during roll call and coffee and dessert were served.

Shakespeare Club Mabel Hudson

New Foundation Pattern for Full Figures Sizes 36 to 50

Marian Martin presents pattern 9094 for women's sizes 36 through 50. It promises a flattering, comfortable fit with firm support for larger figures and offers regular and long lengths. Fabric yardage: size 36 requires 1 yard of 35 inch fabric.

Marian Martin

Jolly Jayhawkers Plan 4-H Day at Stark Grade School

Jolly Jayhawkers 4-H club met in January at Stark Grade School with 14 members and several visitors including county club agent Talmage Eagles. The program featured talks and demonstrations by Judith Dodge Judy Harding Rita Schooley and Jimmie Smith on wrapping packages flag use conservation stray cats and making a motion.

Jolly Jayhawkers Stark Grade School Talmage Eagles Judith Dodge Judy Harding Pat Smith Rita Schooley Jimmie

Wide Awake 4-H Club Hears 1956 Resolutions

Woodworth meeting features square dancing and roll call resolutions for 1956. Paul Johnson reports on tentative 4-H Day plans and diverse entry ideas. Council report aired. Guest John Gorton from Chanute Bank of Commerce offered suggestions and showed four films.

Paul Johnson John Gorton Chanute Bank of Commerce

Social Calendar for Wednesday January 18 1954

Woman’s Mission Society circles meet at 2 pm at First Baptist with listed hostesses and postponed to January 25. First Methodist class at 7 36 pm and Circle 10 WSCS host at 1310 West Second. Presbyterian Women at church 2 30 pm. Executive board 1 30 pm. AAUW dinner meeting at Kay Hotel 6 30 pm with Art Committee speaker Bonnie Robler Parson. Bound To Win class EUB 2 pm. Homemakers Club 1 30 pm at 1425 East Central. Friendly Thimble Club 2 pm at 915 South Steuben. Grant Avenue Baptist WSCS in circles with four hostesses at 2 pm.

Womans Mission Society of First Baptist Church W. G. Arthur S. Western Arned Dixon W. Main W. L. Lee S. Plummer Etta Yockey W. E. Wilson First Methodist Church WSCS W. F. Bower Presbyterian Womens Association AAUW Kay Bonnie Roblger Parsons EUB Church Homemakers Club Chester N. Forest Noble Cottrell

Bridge Club Meets Nine Couples At Tioga Hotel

Duplicate bridge play in the Santa Fe room of Tioga Hotel Monday night drew nine couples. Above average scores were posted by Mrs. Frank Burris and Bill Peters 4515 points, Mrs. Robert N. Allen and Mrs. Fred L. Johnson 42 points, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ward 381 points. The next session is set for Jan. 23 at the hotel.

Santa Fe Tioga Hotel Frank Burris Bill Peters Robert N. Allen Fred L. Johnson Bob Ward

Etiquette guidance for at home parties and table manners

Arrive as soon after four as you please and stay as long as you wish, but linger at least 20 to 25 minutes. Tipping the maid in a restaurant setting is discussed, and when celery pickles or olives are passed they should be placed on the guest's bread-and-butter plate.

FFA Banquet Highlights Scot Guest Speaker and New Members

The Chanute Future Farmers of America host their 19th annual parent son banquet at 7 pm in the Senior High School cafeteria. Guest speaker Eileen Black, 18, daughter of a Presbyterian minister from Inverurie Scotland, attends Iola Junior College on a Rotary scholarship.

Chanute Future Farmers of America Eileen Black Inverurie Scotland Iola Junior College Rotary Pat Porter Freddie Markham George Morehead Ronnie Poor FFA Lee Litherland Robert Riker David Burdue Charles O. Carter Jr Keith Switzer Craig Thompson Richard Feirchild Larry Watts Marion Bailey Lester Ie “2 Paul Johnson Charles Reaves George McCune Merle Greve Sentinel

Work Starts Soon On Butler Lake

EL DORADO Kansas construction will begin on the Butler County State Lake in the southeast part of the county. The lake will cover most of 251 acres condemned for the project with remaining land used for park purposes. Rex Road Construction Co of Salina holds the contract and completion is expected by early fall.

EL Dorado Butler County State Lake Rexroad Construction Co Salina

Frank Curry 89 cigar maker and labor leader dies

TOPEKAP Frank Curry 89 a cigar maker and early day labor leader in the town died last night at his home Friends and fellow workers recall his years of craft and union activity leaving a noted local legacy.

Topekap Frank Curry

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