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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1961
Page
3
A local heat and ventilation dealer notes that proper heating depends on house condition and occupant age. He favors perimeter heating with forced air for even temperatures, reduced window sweating, and better filtration aided by a thermostat. Humidifiers add moisture, easing throat and nasal dryness and protecting furniture.
Ann Landers counsels a reader that a mother with five young children already holds full work at home and should not be pressed to take another job. She urges the husband to help and to prepare for future financial responsibilities. The column touches on reputation worries and marriage timing.
Benedict PTA met in the school auditorium with Mrs. Jack Robinson presiding. Mr and Mrs Paul Timmons presented colored slides of their year traveling to Hawaii and California. New curtains for the girls room were planned as the PTA project and J EF Fitzgeralds class won the room prize.
World Service Day was announced for February 5 at the Center Ridge WSWS meeting led by Mrs. Willard Carlson. A World Day of Prayer service in Colfax Township was set for February 17 at Center Ridge Evangelical United Brethren church with a planning committee named.
Mrs. Ora Cheyney led a lesson titled Four Hundred Years in Kansas with assistance from Mrs. A J Elliott Mrs Howard Brant Mrs Gerald Umbarger Mrs William Bricker Mrs Dean Dighero Mrs Myers Mrs Alva McLaren and Mrs Charles Som mars. Heirlooms were shown and a lunch served. Mrs E A Varndell attended as guest. Cakes baked by Mrs Elliott and Mrs McLaren were to be sent to the TB Hospital for the club community project. Next meeting set for February 15 with Mrs McLaren.
The Friendly Club met Thursday at 1209 Central, hosted by Mrs. Lewis Hottenstein. Mrs. Ben Cunningham taught the lesson. Prizes went to Mrs. Myrle George and Mrs. Kenneth Cumings. door prize to Mrs. Hottenstein. Guests included Mrs. Virgil Freeberg, Ricky, and Mrs. H. D. Barnett. Next gathering set for February 16 with Mrs. H. L. Anderson.
Mr and Mrs Ben Clifford Jr of Boulder Colorado announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Charlyne 17 to Guylan Fredric Manther 23 also of Boulder Manther has four years in the navy and works with his father at Manther Auto Electric A September wedding is planned and the couple will live in Boulder
Mrs Ebur Schultz of 320 West Third hosted the Modern Mothers club's bridge luncheon with Mrs Paul Harris as co host. A hospital donation was given for trays. Mrs Glenn Watt won high score and Mrs Wilbur Thompson placed second.
January issue notes gatherings at Evangelical United Brethren and First Methodist venues. Past officers honored by Golden Shrine No 8 at Masonic hall. covers dish dinner 4 30 p m and meeting 7 30 p m. Various clubs list quilting sewing Mother’s clubs and square dancing at Alcor School 6 p m.
PoE Chapter meets Chapter DD of PEO at Mrs A B Chauncey 711 Lincoln. Mrs T H Glasscock presides. Thirty one members attend. Mrs Randall Diver presents A Founders Day Program with candle lighting by Mrs Edwin Cathers. Mrs C H Pankratz sings two club songs accompanied by Mrs James A Butin.
Mrs. Everett Faulkner installed the new Town and Country HD Unit officers at a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Joe McMillen’s home. Co-hostess was Mrs. Britton Thompson, with Mrs. Wayne Cooper presiding. Officers named: Ruth Ruggles president, Lewis Watts vice president, Roy Smith secretary, McMillen treasurer, W. R. Burks public relations, Thompson recreation. The lesson "Four Hundred Years in Kansas" was given. Money making projects were discussed. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. P. H. Taylor spoke on Music as a Force in Kansas for Abundant Living to Junior St. Cecilia Music club members in the Memorial building. Chris Coots presided as Barry Gerken led Federation projects and led the program with musical selections by Barbara Hunt and Bob Newton.
Fairfield Grange held a Monday night session at Fairfield School. Two new members received the first and second degrees while Mark Fastburn presided. A note of thanks from Parsons State Hospital and Training Center, Parsons, was read for Christmas gifts.
Mrs. Carl Wortman topped the Thursday Bridge club at Mrs. H. M. Bauer’s residence 112 E 4th. Two tables competed with Mrs. Carl Weiner as runner up, Mrs. W. E. Gillilan in third, and Lucey Bond finishing low.
The Friendly Thimble club met at 905 North Garfield with Mrs. Bartholomew as hostess. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is scheduled for February 1 with Mrs. Harvey Deck at 1917 North Washington.
Dell Reed spoke on higher education and the Kansas school survey at the AAUW gathering held Wednesday evening at the Maple Leaf Tea Room. Introduced by Marguerite Barrett, with background materials by Mrs. Martha Hutton and Mrs. Lloyd Eldon. Mrs. W. T. Warren presided.
Mrs. Charles Logan of 910 S. Forest hosted the First Church of God missionary gathering on Thursday. A covered dish dinner followed with Mrs. Randall Bell presiding and prayers by Mrs. William Gregory and Mrs. Thomas McQuin. Attendees folded cancer bandages and cut quilt blocks.
Mrs. Edna Peterson spoke on Kansas Centennial 1961 at the Bound to Win class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church meeting in the church annex. She recounted early Kansas history and centennial celebrations. Newly elected officers served as hostesses and table decorations featured Kansas emblems.
Nancy Harris was honored with a coffee at the home of Mrs. John Sherman Jr. and a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs Joe Balch. Guests were limited to the bride’s mother’s bridge club. She will marry Ronald Chander January 28.
Chanute Meadowlark Council meeting presided by Mrs. Margaret Wall at the Methodist church outlines training sessions in Independence and Chanute for patrol and fourth grade leaders. Plans include cookie sale April 7 to 15 and Day Camp June 5 in Chanute with tents sought. Mrs. Helen Henderson joins executive staff.
Zion Homemakers re-elected officers at a Thursday meeting held at Mrs. Lola Browning and Beryl's home on 9 West 3rd. Officers include Miss Browning president and flowers chair, Mrs. Hutchison vice president, Mrs. Uthmann secretary and cards chair, Mrs. Goltry treasurer, and Mrs. McMillen pianist. Co-hostess was Mrs. A L Bastian. The group voted to donate dues to the hospital auxiliary and gave to the March of Dimes.
Twenty one members of the World War I Veterans Barracks and Auxiliary of Chanute attended the Moran meeting Thursday night. John Uhren, past commander, installed the Moran Barracks officers. Mrs. Grant Wilson, past president, installed the Moran auxiliary officers.
State organizations listed include Uhren Messers and Mmes with participants Ed Lesher J E Vance Jack Owens Earl Vandervoort D L Geeding Ed win McAlexander John Gearhart Grant Wilson Joe H Jackson Harry Rauhoff George Wilson Madge Miller and T W Boman.
The Queen Esther class of the First Christian church met at Mrs. Gordon’s home on 822 Grant with Mrs. Barker in charge. Readings and poems celebrated Kansas Day, including works by Kemmerer and Jones. Mrs. Sare recounted pioneer stories, devotional by Kemmerer, and prayers closed the session. Refreshments by Gordon, Margrave, and Crumrine. Next gathering set for February 15 at 2 pm with Mrs. Haynes.
Mrs. Chester Nichols of 1423 Central hosted the Golden Rule club on Wednesday with Mrs. Sam Waltermire presiding. The group decided to send cards to shut-ins and refreshments were served. The event was followed by a social with Mrs. Clay Wilson at 1321 S Santa Fe.
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