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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1960

Page

3

Senior Mothers Club Re-Elects Officers

Senior Mothers club re elected officers for another year at a Memorial building meeting. Officers listed include Mrs. Robert Catlon president Mrs. Ben Morgan first vice president Mrs. W Roy Johnson second vice president Mrs A A Miller secretary Mrs Foster Myers treasurer Mrs G C McLaren chaplain and Mrs Lee Embry historian. The group donated to the March of Dimes. Mrs Axel Anderson Mrs McLaren and Mrs J G Dunn led religious readings and club hostesses served sandwiches and coffee to 19 members.

Senior Mothers Club Memorial Building Robert Catlon Ben Morgan W. Roy Johnson A. A. Miller Foster Myers G. C. McLaren Lee Embry Morgan C. H. Decker

Neighbor Club Meets At Glen Winder Home

Mrs. Glen Winder hosted a Friendly Neighbor luncheon at her Glen Winder residence. Guests included Richard Winder Wilbert Johnson and others. The penny gift went to Mrs. Wilbert Johnson and the next meeting is set for February 18 with Mrs. Ralph Baker.

Glen Winder R. J. Erie Friendly Neighbor Club Richard Winder Wilbert Johnson Mmes Harold Winans Orville Libby Wilbur Switzer Ralph Baker Mabel Thornton Mines Clarence Collins Tena Willis John King Manuel Fletcher Winder Emma Marlow A. T. Schommer George Greve Johnson Plyle McGuffey Baker John Chaffee Evelyn Rice

Devotion Session Held by Local Women

Mrs William Gregory and Mrs Russell Sharp led devotions titled Fruit of the Spirit. A home project was planned and Mrs Tom McQuin led the closing prayer. Nine members and three children were present.

William Gregory Russsell Sharp Tom McQuin

Mrs. Moss Hosts Foursquare Helping Hand Class

Mrs. Walter Moss of 1006 S. Grant hosted the Helping Hand class meeting of the Foursquare Gospel church. A covered dish dinner followed prayer led by Mrs. C. B. Wilson as hostess presided by Mrs. Wayne Sheldon. A white elephant sale and devotions were shared.

Walter Moss S. Grant Foursquare Gospel Church C. B. Wilson Wayne Sheldon Harold Sharp Elmer Nichols Fay Edwards James Dye Ella Jewell N. Highland Moss

Grant Wilson Hostess Leads Local Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs. Grant Wilson of 806 S. Forest hosted a Friday auxiliary gathering for the LA to ORC and B. Mrs. T. H. Lovett presided as Hallie Cather resigned the presidency, replaced by Lovett. H. G. LaForge installed as vice president. A get well card was prepared for Mrs. W. F. Haines. Edna Emerick received the hostess prize. a donation was made to the home for the aged. Refreshments served to 10 members.

Grant Wilson S. Forest LA To Orc T. H. Lovett Hallie Cather Lovett H. G. LaForge W. F. Haines Edna Emerick Home For

Mrs Charles Logan Hosts Church Missionary Gathering

Members of the Church of God Women's Missionary Society met Thursday at the church for work. A quilt was tacked for a member and a covered dish dinner was served by Mrs. Charles Logan. Mrs Randall Bell presided at the business meeting in the afternoon.

Church of God Women's Missionary Society Charles Logan S. Forest Randall Bell David Hanna Sr Savonburg R. W. Walquist Woman's Society of Christians Service

Pretty Pair-Ups Pattern Offer for Little Girls

Marian Martin presents a 1960 spring pattern for a princess dress with a sweetheart neckline and spinable skirt, plus a matching bolero. Pattern 9482 includes sizes 2 4 6 8 10 and requires yardage. order by sending fifty cents plus pattern price for mailing.

Marian Martin Chagute Tribune Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y

Queen Esther Class Luncheon at Christian Church Meeting

The Queen Esther class held a covered dish luncheon Friday at the Christian church with 24 members and two guests, Rev. Arthur Atkins and Elsie Cunningham. Mrs. C L Campbell presided, with devotions by Mrs. K B Jones, a Kansas quiz led by Mrs. Garton, and reminiscences of early Kansas by Miss Cunningham.

Christian Church Mmes. C. A. Deay A. M. Garton John Strong Jim Evans Arthur J. Atkins Elsie Cunningham C. L. Campbell K. B. Jones Garton

Teenager Tells Warning Against Blind Dates

A reader recalls a disastrous blind date arranged by a mother and warns teens to screen dates. Ann Landers suggests pre dates like coffee to decide if an evening is worth the risk. The column includes other letters about marriage, drinking, and gossip about divorce clippings.

Ann Landers Ann Landers Stoop Stoop Ann

Hulda Parker Chapter Plans School in Lavenburg

Hulda Parker chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star moves forward with a school of instruction set for January 26 in Lavenburg. A committee led social hour, with singing and refreshments, and Kansas Day themed table decorations marked the Friday meeting.

Lavenburg Hulda Parker Order of the Eastern Star Mmes. M. R. Wilson Ben Morgan I. D. Lawman J. T. Zimmerman Roy Chapple

Thornburg Home Demonstration unit hosts meeting

Mrs. Walter Bradford hosted the Thornburg unit on January 19 with Mrs. Carl Stone as newly elected president. A March of Dimes donation was given and Mrs. Lee Hall won the door prize. A horticulture and landscaping lesson was led by Mrs. W. N. Wiggans. Next meeting February 19 with Mrs. Hall.

Thornburg Walter Bradford Carl Stone March of Dimes Lee Hall W. N. Wiggans Hall

Willing Workers 4 H Club Elects Officers at January Meeting

Carolyn McKeley was elected president of the Willing Workers 4 H Club at the January meeting. Jeanne Guy became vice president, Mary Neeley secretary, and Mary King reporter. Thirteen members and four adults attended as plans for a tour and camera care were discussed.

Willing Workers Carolyn McKeley Willing Workers 4-H Club Jeanne Guy Mary Neeley Mary King Joe Goltry

Social Calendar Sunday and Monday Events

Sunday January 24 1900 Great Books Discussion Group at Public Library 730 p m. Neosho Memorial Hospital Auxiliary tea for Mr and Mrs Berg in hospital foyer 2 00 to 4 30 p m. Monday January 25 1946 Past Matrons Sunflower Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Mrs Neal Munger 201 W 2nd 730 p m Chanute Ladies Encampment Odd Fellows Hall 700 p m Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Memorial Building 730 p m Duplicate Bridge Club Tioga Hotel 530 p m

Public Library Neosho Memorial Hospital Thomas Bergfald Sunflower Order of the Eastern Star Neal Munger W. 2Nd Chanute Odd Fellows Hall P.m Veterans of Foreign Ware Memorial Duplicate Bridge Club Tioga Hotel

Bene dict PTA Meets as School Band Performs

Mrs. Jack Robinson presided over a Bene dict PTA meeting with a business session followed by a program. J. E. Fitzgerald's class sang two numbers with Christine Beck. other acts included reading by Phyllis Baker an accordion solo Tennessee Waltz by Miss Beck and instrumental numbers by Larry and Max Payne plus a vocal solo Bless This House by Jim Scott. Fitzgerald's class won the prize for greatest parent turnout as pie and coffee were served by committee Mmes Owen Elder Collie Chambers and Charlie Tarter.

Midway Jack Robinson Benedict Pta J. E.fitzgerald Christine Beck Phyllis Baker Miss Beck Larry Max Payne Jim Scott Oscar Koch Fitzgerald Mmes Owen Elder Collie Chambers Charlie Tarter

Scout News Den 1 Pack 6 Meet at Den Mothers Home

Den 1 Pack 6 met at Mrs Verlin Smith home Tuesday afternoon and made boats. Mark Dixon served refreshments to seven cubs before the meeting closed with the living circle. Den 1 Pack 3 opened their meeting with the flag salute at Mrs C Layh 811 W Oak. A cub gave a book report and a chemical garden was made with experiments in invisible ink. The Living Circle and Scout Promise closed the meeting.

Verlin Smith Mark Dixon C. Layh W. Oak Living Circle Scout Promise

Fidelity class meeting at Grant Avenue Baptist church

Ray Spencer and Mrs. Ray Spencer hosted the Fidelity class gathering at Grant Avenue Baptist church in rural Erie. Mrs. Spencer presided as president. Plans for the year were discussed and a Bible quiz was held. Refreshments were served to 12 members and the Rev. and Mrs. EE Pearson.

Ray Spencer Erie Fidelity Grant Avenue Baptist Church Spencer EE. M. Pearson

State NA ACP Board Meeting Here

The Neosho Allen counties NAACP branch hosts the Kansas State Executive Board at North Malcolm Community Center with state president Dr Charles R Roque presiding Local anti discrimination commission official speaks at 8 p m Dinner served Sunday 1 to 2 30 p m Mass meeting at 3 p mLeonard H Carter regional secretary will be speaker Angel choir of Iola and New Hope Baptist choir of Cha nute provide musical selections

Neosho-Allen Counties National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Kansas State North Malcolm Community Center Charles R. Roquemore Wellington Anti - Discrimination Commission Neosho-Allen Leonard H. Carter St. Paul, Minn Angel Choir of Iola New Hope Baptist Choir of Chanute

Community Notes from Erie Region Includes Moving Plans and Local Visits

A local social column details visits by the Wells and Vandever families with the Bridenstines and Dalton group, and Richard Wells and his family prepare to move to New York City where he will advance to a management-employe mediator role for American Airlines. Also reported are Esther Circle activities at Federated Church, a chili fundraiser, a post membership drive at the American Legion, and various guest attendances for a funeral and family events.

Richard Wells Gil Van Vern Vandever Tulsa O. J. Bridenstine Doug Bland Don Caney Don E. Wells Cleo I. Dalton David Dalton W. L. Oliver Mrs. Wells Richard New York City American Air Lines New York Esther Circle The Federated Church Gene Weidert Harold Heaton

Beeney Family Handles Health Update and Local Club News

Heart attack leaves Kenneth Beeney briefly sidelined but recovery underway with plans to return home Monday. In Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Beeney attended a hardware convention this week. The DuEties Club held a regular meeting with Mrs. William C. Weir hosting and Mrs. Salb as a guest. Dessert was served. Mrs. Salb won high score. Consolation went to Mrs. Rita Bowman and traveling prize to Mrs. Beverett Shrum. The next meeting in two weeks will host the club's annual Valentine party at Mrs. Shrum's home.

Kenneth Beeney Kansas City DuEties Club William C. Weir Richard Salb Salb Rita Bowman Beverett Shrum Shrum

Mardi Gras News Briefs From Local High Gym

Police officers attended an area peace officers school in Iola led by FBI agents. Chief Lige Matlock Assistant Chief Les Spencer Tom Ogden Howard Spurrier Kenneth Stroup attended. Jack Hamilton of Chanute was arrested for intoxication and bailed out. Harry K. Phipps plans retirement and transfer within Magnolia Mobil system. Sgt Don Parrott and family moved to Oceanside California. Paul D. Morris graduates from boot camp at San Diego Naval Training Center.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Iola Lige Matlock Les Spencer Tom Ogden Howard Spurrier Kenneth Stroup Chanute Harry K. Phipps Mobil Oil Company Central Pipe Lines Division Wichita Magnolia Pipe Line Co Dallas Magnolia Mobil Phipps Chanute High School University of Kansas Lawrence First National Bank of Elsmore Don E. Parrott Marines Parrott California S. Strand Oceanside Aleutian Islands Rosa Weems Humboldt Lutheran Church Paul D. Morris Charline V. Morris N. Grant Naval Training Center San Diego

Daily Transcript Admits and Birth at Neosho Memorial

Neosho Memorial Hospital admissions yesterday include Claude Taylor and Mrs. L E Gahman medical cases and Herbert Matlock Jr undergoing surgery plus Mrs Arthur Sellegren in Erie. Admissions today list Mrs Jim Rickerson and Mrs Nelson Arnett as medical cases. Dismissals yesterday include Viola Manly and Percy Rowan. A birthplace report notes Mr and Mrs James F Burke welcomed Eric James as a boy. Fire run Friday at 2 18 pm reports smoke from mop near reziner with no damage. Traffic citation reports Billy Lee Friederich for speeding 75 mph on North Kansas last night.

Neosho Memorial Hospital Claude Taylor S. Forest L. E. Gahman N. Lincoln Herbert E. Matlock Jr Lavenburg Arthur Sellegren Erie Jim Rickerson S. Grant Nelson Arnett N. Evergreen Medical Viola Manly N. Washington Percy Rowan Altoona James F. Burke Eric Billy Lee Friederich N. Kansas North

The Tribune Carrier Rate Notice

Local carrier subscription notice lists a weekly rate of 35 cents for the Tribune, with terms for weekly payment and delivery details.

Lincoln and North Santa Fe bond postings and transfers

A list of individuals with moves and bond postings in Allen County including Roy Haviland Kore to 1226 N Steuben Lyle Christy to 310 N Washington Ernest Abbott to 1410 8 Malcolm and many others. Building permits issued for additions garages and car ports with costs listed. Deeds transfers filed by Tole Abstract Co show multiple property transfers in 24 17 and surrounding sections.

Roy Haviland Katy N. Steuben Lyle Christy Northwest Washington Ernest Abbott Barston Malcolm Weasley Roecker Gordon C. Coker W. Pine Oletha Petty Garfield David Hannah Martin Kerby Forest Dale L. Barker S. Grant Evergreen Fay Jensen W. Main S&s. Malcolm R. PD. Ward S&s Evergreen Highland Bob Lacey N. Forest Jim Barnett N. Ashby iEvergreen Nadine Barnett N. Malcolm T._ H. &mittie N. Washington N. Central Ralph Thomas W. 4Th Theodore Roberts Henry Don Swinoley S Grant Jane Manning Grant Evelyn Arnold Steuben Paul A. Smith Ralph EB. Lee Donald PD. McReynolds Tole Abstract Co Ray Emmons Allen Co Hedwig Gadarl Humboldt Robert L. Schuster Mra Even M. Marsh Iola Joan C. Hoyt Edward P Marquit Shirley Ann von Ruden Edward P. Marquis Aaron L. Lauder Frank G. Sievers Claud C. Thrasher Claude Thrasher Nina B. Hopper Irene Chavez Simons Coffing Pete Chavez Jesse Mendoza Julian ©. Gutierrez Alvin C. Lutz

Deaths and Funerals in Humboldt and Area

Obituaries note Mrs. Ida Gibson 84 Humboldt, funeral 2 p.m. at Assembly of God Humboldt. Herman Virgil Izor funeral 2:30 p.m. Sunday Longton Methodist, body to Cleveland Ohio. Anthony Eugene Christy infant graveside Elmwood cemetery Neosho Memorial Hospital. Survivors listed for Christy grandparents in Missouri and Chanute. Elroy Smith funeral Friday Johnson Memorial Elmwood with organ solo Agnus Dei. Bearers named Chanute Altoona.

Ida Gibson Humboldt Assembly of God Allen County Ida Anthony Eugene Christy Elmwood Cemetery Lyle Christy N. Plummer Neosho Memorial Hospital Paul Life Evangelical United Brethren Church Harry Christy E Dorado Springs Leslie Byers Chanute Smith Elroy Smith Johnson Mortuary Boyd C. Latimer Episcopal Church Dave Petterson Bizet Virgil Petty Charles Baughn Frank Baughn Joe Goltry Gordon Goltry Chet Baughn Altoona

Springfield gas outage tests city’s winter resilience

About half of Springfield, Missouri homes lacked natural gas as temperatures neared zero after a pipeline break left the city of 100,000 vulnerable. By Friday night crews restored service to major businesses and shelters housed residents who had lost heat, echoing a nine year prior episode.

Springfield Orly Red Cross

Family of Eight Found Asphyxiated in Marion Indiana

Police report eight members of the Copp family died in a Marion home from apparent asphyxiation. Mr and Mrs Franklin Copp and their six children aged two to 11 were identified. Newspapers dated Thursday to today lay on the porch, suggesting the deaths occurred several days earlier. A bread truck driver discovered the bodies this morning after failing to raise anyone at the house.

Marion, Ind Marion Franklin Copp

Pancake Boulevard Renamed After Liberal Olney Race

Liberal renames Ash Street Pancake Boulevard following the annual pancake race with Olney England sponsor Junior Chamber of Commerce. U S 54 crosses the street as the Shrove Tuesday event marks the 11th international race with Liberal and Olney each holding five wins.

Liberal Olney England Ash Street Junior Chamber of Commerce U. S. 54

El Dorado School Sign Declared For Sale Prank

AP reports El Dorado High School students found a lawn sign reading For Sale. Police called it wishful thinking by pranksters as students proceeded to classes.

EL Dorado el Dorado High School

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