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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1964
Page
3
Betty At last I am ready for Christ mas 1963 though 34 days late. Christmas cards and gifts became good intentions for 1964 and 1965. A blue sweater promised by mother arrives January 28 at 11:15 pm, delivered in rug like thickness to warm the wearer well beyond the poles.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Lowe of Lavonburg celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary with a dinner in Chanute on Thursday They were married at Leavenworth on January 30 1907 and moved to Lavonburg on St Patrick s Day 1925 They lived in Jarbalo before relocating they are parents of five children Faye Nelson Port Orchard Fern Gemmill Larned Dan and Joe Lowe Auburn Don Lowe Lavonburg They have 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Wives of Chanute Junior College faculty held a Thursday evening party at Mrs. Eldon Penner residence 114 N Western. The group played club bridge with prizes for high scores to Mrs. Russell Kern and Mrs. Charles Carter. Mrs Penner was assisted by Mines Jim Gilbreath Howard Jester Lyle Rutter Harley Wolgast and Robert Geiger.
The Arts and Crafts Club at the Launching Pad began wooden wall plaques at its last meeting and will complete them next Monday under Mrs H McNeil’s direction. Mrs Rosemary Herold announced 55 women attended the first meeting and Mrs Hunter of Parsons will demonstrate plastic home decorations at the February 17 meeting.
The American Cancer Society outlined 1964 programs in Neosho County focusing on education, research, and service. Plans include theater showings and school programs to teach cancer danger signals, simple testing, and a fourth year survey aiding environmental factor research. Hospital medical advisors and officers are named.
The Future Homemakers of America at Chanute Senior High met with 26 members, led by Cherrie Zillner. Cookbooks were handed out and a Valentine party planned. District election is Feb 5 at Frontenac with Charline Edwards Miss Zillner Le Anna McGettrick and Mrs Davis planning to attend. Tea towels were made for the Home Economics Department. Next meeting set for Feb 17.
Mrs Dorothy Wilson led the lesson Frontiers of the Church Part I for St Margaret s Chapter of Women of Grace Episcopal Church at 1010 S Rutter in Bob King s home with 12 members present on Wednesday afternoon Devotions were given by Mrs Charles Broadwell and Mrs Bob Ward served as assistant hostess.
The Dial Tribune lists a Do Si Do event at Saquere Dence Club and an 8 p.m. Feb 1 show at Alcott School. A Brotherhood of Ballrosd Trainmen gathering is set for 2 30 p.m. Sunday Feb 1 at 100F hell location.
Up and Atom 4H Club members met with Mrs. W. E. Kennedy at 1314 W. 4th to enroll in Snacks and Little Lunches. Debbie Nordt was named president, Peggy Nordt vice president, Cindy Booe secretary, and Gayla Groves reporter. Refreshments were served.
Casper Wyoming AP reports Jack Denny a city utilities inspector surveying a water main leak on Wednesday had his truck parked and stepped out when pavement gave way. The collapse trapped his vehicle and required two hoist trucks to recover it.
Dear readers weigh in on Ann Landers remarks about boys named Shirley. Letters recount family pride for a Shirley son and defend male Shirleys while addressing party hosting and wedding venue choices.
Mrs. Robert Nordstedt of 712 S Western reports a kitchen window tomato plant that sprouted in a flower pot, grew, bloomed, and now bears a tomato measuring 52 inches around. The tale adds local pride to everyday gardening.
Mrs Cresent Owens will tell the story Waddy and His Brother to the children at the story hour at 10:30 Saturday morning the children’s library is in the basement next to the Heritage room during remodeling. Mrs Mae Freidline of 224 S Kansas returned home Wednesday after three weeks with Mr and Mrs K D Scott and Kevin in Longview Texas Mrs Scott is Freidline’s daughter.
A reader note encourages sending problems to the Chanute Tribune with a self addressed envelope. It mentions wishing someone would have better luck with their Number Two and references Number One. Copyright text appears at the end.
Den 2 gathered Thursday afternoon with Mrs Jess Collier at 1002 S Plummer for flag salute and Cub Scout promise led by Robert Hutchison and Dale Kamm. After group singing the boys made place mats and refreshments were served by Kamm before the living circle closed the meeting.
Mrs. Effie Harris aged 84 and Albert Smith aged 74 celebrated joint birthdays at the Shaw Christian Church parsonage last night. A covered dish dinner was served in their honor with about 20 attendees at 928 Grant.
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