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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1964
Page
3
Spring fashion bursts with fresh feminine appeal featuring fluffy mo hairs tweeds cotton knits miracle blends and jerseys for all categories. Empire line midriff sheath and princess silhouettes appear with full skirts embroidered lace and tailored jacket looks. Bloused waists vary from full to softly draped while long over blouses pair with slender skirts in Myrald tones and whites.
A Friday evening shower honored Mrs Patricia Olson former, Patricia Olson wife of George Gibson. Hostesses were Mrs Richard Bailey and Mrs Donald Reeves at 114 S Lar. Attendees included Mrs Wayman Dunlap Mrs Fred Reno Mr Wendell Bowyer Mr George Allen Jr Mr Larry Reeves Mr Harry Atkins Mr Jim Morris Mr Bob Jones of Fort Scott Mr E L Olson and Mrs Jean Dunlap. Gifts were sent by Mines Roy Williams Paul Lowe Otto Burke Virgil Lowe J Sterner Blaine Marks Jack Gibbs Frank Davidson and Leo Westcoat.
Mrs. Melvin Webb presided over the VFW auxiliary gathering at the Memorial building Monday night. Mary Edwards was initiated into the group and Howard Dobson asked for hospital cookies to be delivered to 303 N. Kansas. Volunteers offered to collect items and reports were given by Reinhardt, Miller, Webb, and Dobson as the colors retired and the committee served from a fruit-decorated table. Etta Hanson won the door prize.
Buford Fisher spoke to the PTA Council last night at Murray Hill school about school legislation before the state legislature. He urged increased state funding for schools. Founders Day plans were set for Feb 10 at Murray Hill. Mrs. Leland Clapson reported the observance and 16 members answered roll call.
Paula Whitworth was installed as worthy adviser of the Chanute Assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls at the Masonic Temple on Sunday. The event featured numerous officers, a theme Walking With God, pink and white colors, and music by Billie Whitworth and Miss Kreider. A reception followed with local hosts Mrs Ballou and Mrs Slane.
The Wilson County 4-H Council met at the Fredonia courthouse with Sandra McMillan presiding. County agent Dan Pherigo announced a new building for commercial exhibits will be completed by fair time. Topics included 4-H Club Days and a fair livestock sale. New home economics agent Marilyn Schaus starts Feb 24 and is a K-State graduate.
A guest from Alcoholics Anonymous spoke to the Sub Debs Monday evening at the First National Bank. Paula Honeyman presided. Roll call was answered by 25 members. Refreshments were served.
Susie Fickel who will wed Ronnie Nicholson on Feb 1 was feted at a bridal shower Sunday. Mrs. Tom Goodwin hosted at the Casey home at 910 S Central with turquoise and white decor, games, prizes, cake, punch, and a gift table. Attendees included Mrs. Tom Brazil, Mrs. Larry Reeves, Cindy Allen, and many others.
Mrs. Guy Ritchey of Neodesha state chairman for Christian World Missions will speak at the United Church Women annual meeting Friday. The event in the First Presbyterian church parlor starts at 1 30 with election of officers and reports from interim officers on the program.
Seven guests from Iola attended the Monday Mary Dell Paint Club class in the JayCee clubrooms. The day centered on painting roses with instructor Mrs. J. W. Merrick. A noon sack lunch served to 22 pupils. Next meeting planned for February 24. Alma Webster hosted a turkey dinner in Humboldt for Howard Lambert’s birthday with attendees including Mrs. Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Dietrich and family, and Edna Hoag of Tracy and Randel, Ponca City. Robert Barker, KU junior and son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Barker of R. 3, elected scribe of Alpha Tau Omega at the university.
Grace Episcopal women chapters led by St Margaret's with Mrs Bob King at 1910. St Mary's meeting with Mrs John McCall at 229 W 3rd. Thursday Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Ted Anders in Pine Room Tioga Hotel at 1 p.m. Grey Ladies meet in Memorial Bidg Court Room at 9 30 a.m.
Mr and Mrs W H McMurray held an open house at 718 S Evergreen Sunday afternoon for about 150 guests celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. Howard McMurray greeted attendees, Paula McMurray managed the guest book, and gifts were coordinated by Mrs Fred Montague. A three tiered cake with silver bells and pink white carnations was centerpiece. coffee served from a silver service. Out of town guests included LaRue Delp Kathy Topeka Wilbur Davison Pittsburg Clif Long Coffeyville Jim Hoy Manhattan and Kevin Howard McMurray Coffeyville.
Work has begun on adding a kitchen to Sorghum Valley grange hall. Members will work on the project when possible. A covered dish supper served 20 patrons and two children before the meeting. Next meeting is Thursday at Butts school with a coyote drive picture to be shown.
Sgt. Gerald L. Headley son of Mr and Mrs Walter E Headley Humboldt will take part in Exercise Polar Siege a 12 day field training in Alaska starting January 30. More than 10 000 U S and Canadian troops participate. Headley a 1960 Humboldt High School graduate is a gunner at Fort Richardson Alaska.
A reader asks how to gracefully exit small sports cars, with tips suggesting knees together and exiting sideways while a gentleman offers a hand. Others discuss sister-in-law tensions and raising a well mannered child amid bullying, with Ann Landers advising against endorsing street fisticuffs and endorsing nonviolence.
Scout News reports Den 1 at the Presbyterian church elected Feb 3 leaders Tom Sandage Brad Berg and Gerald Sneeringer with Mrs Dale Sneeringer as den mother. Blue and Gold banquet set for Feb 27 songs and games noted. Troop 25 at Zion Lutheran church held Monday night with senior patrol leader Eddie Mueller opening the flag ceremony. Patrols Bat Bob White and Woodpecker demonstrated Camporee Campout challenges and semaphores were taught by Elmer Pilgrim. Scoutmaster Larry Weber assigned future Camporee Campout tasks and the meeting closed with the Scout ceremony.
Members of the Chanute Duplicate Bridge Club met in the Home Savings Association lounge for their weekly session. Top scores included Mrs. Bob Allen and Mrs. Charles Broadwell with 94, Wayne Duty at 80 percent from Iola, and Bob Ward at 72 percent. Also noted were Mrs. Ralph Caldwell and Mrs. Murray Shively at 75, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Rupert from Independence at 70, and Mrs. Margaret Bloomheart with Mrs. F. G. Hooker at 68.
Wash parsley and drain. Pack lightly in a wide mouth screw top jar and refrigerate for good storage.
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