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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1966
Page
3
Betty Williams describes a popular quick antiquing method using paint. Preparation is minimal, then one or two coats of paint followed by antiquing to leave crevices showing age. Mrs. Charles Broadwell demonstrates with several pieces including a pine chest in curry color and distressed black finish.
A Chanute Tribune column from 1966 collects Ann Landers style advice on eyewear etiquette, handling a glasses borrower, and a husband who forgets social invitations. The letter from Mrs. F. H. H. asks for a tactful boundary and Landers suggests a firm response.
The Who's Who Study Club met Thursday afternoon at 1305 S. Edith for a session hosted by Mrs. Z. Baker. Mrs. H. Barnett recounted The Bell in the Snow by Erma Hegg. Refreshments were served to seven members and two guests, Mrs. Ola Lock and Mrs. Herta Johannsen.
Paris AP Antonio Castillo's spring collection opened portraying all kinds of women. The designer teased contrasts from good girl dresses to nautical looks with butterflies motif. Dresses featured sleeveless cuts, high hems, and tailored jackets with sailor caps completing the playful, slightly risqué vibe.
Den 2 Pack 201 met at First Presbyterian Church with den mothers Mrs Rideau and Mrs Davidson. Awards were given for badges and a travel vehicle skit was rehearsed. Den 1 Pack 100 met at Evangelical United Brethren annex with den mothers, opening flag salute, songs, games and living circle. Rick Mitchell led flag salute. Girl Scout leaders held activities at Fellowship Hall Methodist Church to plan valentines for hospitals, window display, and troop banquets during National Girl Scout Week. Senior conference set for Feb 19 20 in Coffeyville. Cookie sale scheduled March 18 to April 2. Brownie Troop 28 met at Murray Hill with tying knots and flag folding practice.
Charles D. Newton assistant cubmaster conducted a question and answer session on cubbing principles to open the pack meeting Wednesday evening at First Presbyterian.
Neosho County Welfare Director John Kirkwood spoke to Holly Mothers Club on poverty relief procedures. Co-hosts J. T. Zimmerman and Charles Ballou served a salad course and coffee to 16 members and one guest, Hutchel Cook. Ballou won the door prize. next meeting set for February 13 at the Orchid Buffet. A Heart Fund contribution was made.
The parlor of the First Baptist Church hosted 13 members of the Christian Culture Class Thursday afternoon. Mrs. C. C. Lawrence chaired the hostess committee, Mrs. A. C. Dickinson presided, and devotions were by Mrs. Florence Slaback. Bible verses from Genesis were read in roll call.
The Wichita Eagle reports a $15 million endowment fund in memory of Dr Martin F Palmer is expected to be announced at the Institute of Logopedics annual meeting in Wichita Kansas on Monday Palmer who died last fall founded the institute for speech handicaps birth defects and rehabilitation training for muscular disorders for victims of various forms of muscular disorder
Judith Lynn Chandler daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Chandler of 415 West Fifth announces her engagement to 1st Lt. Preston W. Holtry son of Mrs. C. A. Holtry of Columbus Ohio and the late Col. C. A. Holtry. She is a Kansas State University senior in secondary education and Chi Omega member. Holtry, a Virginia Military Institute graduate, is with the First Infantry Division in Vietnam. The wedding is planned for June.
The Four Square HD Unit met at Mrs. E. W. Maxwell's home with Theo Baker in charge. They planned continued hospital snack bar volunteer work and donations to the March of Dimes Kansas State University scholarship fund and county fair exhibit improvements. New members were welcomed.
Sunflower Unit meets with Mrs E M Caldwell in Wednes day afternoon. lesson by Mrs J O Purviance. Caldwell conducts business, 14 members answer roll with Kansas facts. Door prize to Caldwell. Co hostess Ford Johnson helps serve refreshments. Feb 11 meeting set with Rainbow Unit in Heritage room.
The Zion Methodist WSCS met at the church Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Gene McMillen in charge. Membership in the Hospital Auxiliary was renewed and a donation made to the March of Dimes. Mrs. James R. Kern became a new member. Mrs. McMillen gave a lesson on the Ecumenical Movement. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Wilbur McMillen to nine members. The next meeting will be Feb. 24.
Seven Mary Dell Paint Club members met Thursday in the North Malcolm Community Building and elected new officers. Mrs Earl Schooley becomes president, Mrs J W Merrick vice president, and Mrs Ivan Starr secretary treasurer. A sack lunch was served at noon.
Local page carries briefs and notices from Chanute Kansas featuring community events school happenings and civic updates. Readers see short items on meetings sports results and upcoming activities affecting residents.
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