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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1955

Page

2

Social Calendar July 1955 Circles and Meetings

Presbyterian Womens association lists circles at various homes with coffee gatherings and times. Zion Lutheran Ladies meet at the church for a 2 pm session. Grant Avenue Baptist WMS and United Brethren WMA hold afternoon events. WBLCS and Thimble club also scheduled with hostess details.

Presbyterian Womens Association Floyd Bray N. Forest Jim Honeyman Larson Roy Chapple W. Main Carl Schickhardt W. Oak Zion Lutheran Ladies Circle

Holiday Visitors Stopovers in Local Homes This Week

A sequence of weekend and weekday visits fills local homes as Karen Earnest visits grandparents in Merriam and numerous families from Wichita Parsons Chanute and El Dorado gather for dinners and tours. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fleming and family in Houston and the Haines family in Winfield along with Janet Beck and others joining dinner guests.

Karen Earnest Merriam W. R. Hill Chanute Bill Allen Chip Nick George Hall Lancaster Tex C. L. Fleming Marianna Don Houston Ralph Fleming Gene Roosevelt Bertha Eisenbrandt Wichita E. E. Hutson Edgar Fleming Parsons G. W. Allen Santa Fe O. Davis H. N. McClatchey McClatchey el Dorado Ark Nancy Lou Bill Jeanne Denise Purcell Okla Gert Beck Haines Gene Dunaway Vicki Jo Mike Winfield F. H. Haines Marilyn Sue Buford Allen George Allen Jr Judy Linda Joe Gregg Guy O. Gardner Dan Gardner Tulsa Leavenworth Charles Vierth Ralph Krone Alfred Krone Robert C. Smith Linda

Five Babies Born at Neosho Memorial Hospital

Candy Jean Kern daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kern born June 21 at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Debra Sue Greve daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Greve born June 23 at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Glenna Jean Huckstep daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Huckstep born June 24 at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Craig Alan Merriman son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman born June 18 at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Nedra Kaye Lee daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George F. Lee born June 28 at Neosho Memorial Hospital.

Candy Jean Kern Robert Kern Malcolm Neosho Memorial Hospital Debra Sue Greve Wayne Greve S. Grant Glenna Jean Huckstep John W. Huckstep S. Wilson Craig Alan Merriman Harry Merriman Humboldt Nedra Kaye Lee Yates Center

Week's Sewing Buy by Marian Martin

Marian Martin introduces a summer dress pattern 9280 for half sizes 14 to 22. The pattern promises flattering lines for shorter fuller figures with a sewing diagram showing an easy fit. Materials include sunny fabrics like gingham linen or cottons and lists yardage for size 16 14.

Marian Martin

Catherine Loy Weds Roy Redheffer in Kansas City Church

Catherine Loy of Kansas City daughter of the late H. W. Loy and sister of Helen Loy Chanute married Roy Redheffer in a Presbyterian church ceremony. The bride runs her own advertising service and the groom works in the insurance business. They reside at 817 Jefferson.

Catherine Loy Kansas City H. W. Loy Helen Loy Chanute Roy Redheffer Presbyterian Church Jefferson

Fashion Beach Styles With Hats Bags And Shoes

Beach fashion verses show oversized hats woven from straw and raffia with fringed brims. A built in treasure box bathing cap includes a zipper top to guard lipstick and money. Paris designs feature a miniature duffel bag with a straw framed mirror and a pumpkin shaped bag on a cane. Greek sandal inspired sandals finish the look.

Paris

Allen Powell Win Scotch Foursome Event

Twelve couples contested Scotch Foursomes at the country club with six two-couple teams. Winners were Mrs. Robert N. Allen Wally Powell Mrs. Rex Truitt and Bill Bodley scoring 85. Second place went to Nancy Nelson Sam Morford Mrs. Fred L. Johnson and Bill Gray Jr. with 90. Marjorie Cook and Powell chaired the event.

Country Club Robert N. Allen Wally Powell Rex Truitt Bill Bodley Nancy Nelson Sam Morford Fred L. Johnson Bill Gray Jr Marjorie Cook Powell

Ladies Day Bridge Hosts at Country Club Lounge

Mrs Arch Allen hosted Ladies Day bridge Friday afternoon in the Country club lounge. Three tables were formed. Winners were Mrs Frank Burris, Mrs A M Lockyer and Mrs Glen Shook in that order. Mrs Louie Ingle will be hostess next Friday.

Arch Allen Country Club Mmes Frank Burris A. M. Lockyear Glen Shook Louie Ingle

4-H Sewing Classes Meet in Home Settings

The Jayhawk 4-H sewing class met at Mrs Harold Williams home Wednesday for cutting and fitting. Refreshments were served to members and visitors. The next meeting will be with Mrs Williams Wednesday. Ever Ready 4-H sewing class gathered Friday afternoon with Lois Barnhart directing in Mrs Everett Barnhart s absence. Miss Florence Roberts taught learning to sew using a hand towel and hemming. She also demonstrated Swedish embroidery as Mary Angleton s slip and patch were reviewed. Refreshments were provided by Meria Ramey and Miss Roberts.

Harold William Willams Lois Barnhart Florence Roberts Everett Barnhart Miss Roberts Mary Angleton Meria Ramey

Reinhardts Honored With Wedding Shower

Mr and Mrs Richard R Reinhardt were honored with a wedding shower at Big Creek Methodist Church on a Saturday night hosted by the Woman's Society of Christian Service. About 100 guests attended. slides from the couple's wedding were shown, and a program included songs piano solos and a verse tribute. Out of town guests included L H Rundle Neen Parsons and Beverly Ann Weitzel and others.

Richard R. Reinhardt Big Creek Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service H. Cunningham Helen Loy Phil Carter Nellie Stevens Carol Knox Phyllis Switzer Mmes Wilbur Switzer Cyrl Roberts Robert Johnson L. H. Rundle Neen Clay Center Elmer Weitzel Beverly Ann Parsons Wayne McGuffey Manhattan

Make It In A Day Wrap Tie Halter Pattern 7054

Quick stitch halter pattern includes wrap tie design with embroidery options. Describes fabric length 1 yards of 39 inch material and tissue pattern with embroidery transfer. Available sizes Small to Large and instructions request state size.

Alice Brooks

Pattern Mailing Request to The Chanute Tribune

A user requests sending twenty five cents per pattern to Coins for pattern adds for first class mailing. They instruct sending to The Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept Pro Bar TA Kid Chelsea Station New York 11. They ask to print NAMF address zone and pattern slumber plainly.

Marian Martin Chanute Tribune Pattern Dept T! West Eth At New York T, N.Y Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept New York 11. S

Order 1955 Alice Brooks Needle Craft Catalogue

Readers are invited to order the 1955 Alice Brooks Needle Craft Catalogue featuring knitting crochet embroidery iron ons toys and novelty ties. The offer promises pages of new designs and urges sending 25 cents for a copy to enjoy all designs.

Alice Brooks

Redfern Wedding Shower Held in Bronson Home

Mr and Mrs Redfern of Bronson were honored with a wedding shower Friday night at 1109 S Highland hosted by Mr and Mrs L E Ayers. Refreshments followed games. Attendees included Rev and Mrs Ross Mahin and Jim Dye Tom Dye Albert Steeves Hillard Blume Vern Snyder and others.

Bob Redfern Bronson L. E. Ayers S. Highland Redfern Patty Dye Jim Dye Edith Ross Mahin Messrs. and Mines Tom Dye Albert Steeves Hillard Blume Vern Snyder

Local Names Mentioned In Obituary Context

A list of individuals including Ayers Mmes Z E Herb Virgil Douglas Clarence Cleaver Dan Hoffmeier Mrs Harry Johnson Judy Danny Jeannette Dye Olive Hoffmeier Neva Hanson appears with donors Mr and Mrs Duane Mahin Topeka Mr and Mrs Fred Mullen Mmes A N Trabue Bert Carver and Ethel Frankenberg. Gifts were sent by these donors.

Urbana couple host Utah visit with relatives picnic

Mr. and Mrs. Art Trabue of Urbana entertained relatives at their home Saturday evening with a picnic supper honoring their son Gene Trabue and family visiting from Sunnyside Utah. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson and children, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dye, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dye and Jeanette, Mr. and Mrs. John Horton and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Steeves, all of Chanute.

Urbana Art Trabue Gene Trabue Sunnyside Utah Harry Johnson Tom Dye Jim Dye Jeanette John Horton Albert Steeves Chanute

How Can I Remove Crayon Marks and Tangles

A reader asks how to remove deep crayon marks from wallpaper and how to fix tangled hair. The advice suggests scraping with a knife and matching colors, or patching with paper. for paint cleaning use Whiting paste and water. for tangled hair rub scalp with alcohol to loosen tangles.

New Glamour Hair-Do For Princess Margaret

Princess Margaret debuted a new glamour hair-do described as a short off the face swirl of curls on one side with a forward sweep on the other. Salon insiders in Mayfair call it The Imperial and note it follows four styles she has worn in six months.

London Margaret Mayfair Josephine Bun Penny

Labor survey logs 4000 signups across Coffeyville area

A two day regional labor survey ended with more than 4000 workers signing up in Coffeyville Independence and Parsons. Applicants also came from nearby Oklahoma Missouri and Kansas towns as the survey informs possible military facility plans near Coffeyville or Independence.

Coffeyville Independence Parsons Oklahoma Missouri Kansas

Boy and girl injured in early summer incidents

The attending physician said the boy had a light case as the city reported three cases in May and June. In Fort Scott an eight year old girl named Kathleen Joy broke five bones in her left arm after falling from a five foot ladder onto a concrete sidewalk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Joy.

Fort Scott Kathleen Joy Ivan Joy

Mystery Bang Beats England as Public Ponders Cause

A huge double bang rocked southern England just after midnight. Theories ranged from a meteorite striking the atmosphere to a jet pilot breaking the sound barrier during July celebrations. The noise rattled windows from London to Maidstone, triggering crowd queries and emergency responses before fumes were found.

London England U.S Maidstone Scotland Yard

Modern Etiquette Q A Guide on Courtship Queries

A father may inquire about a prospective son in law earnings though not bluntly. For second helpings place utensils on the plate. If a woman carries a coat a gentleman need not offer to carry it.

Bacon Smoke Causes No Alarm At Unknown Site

Six hours after the blast a Scotland Yard spokesman said the source remains a mystery. A U S Air Force headquarters spokesman added uncertainty about the incident and no confirmed cause.

Scotland Yard U.S. Air Force Headquarters

Eisenhowers Return to White House After 35 Day Holiday

President Eisenhower and his wife arrived back at the White House shortly after midnight following a 35 day sojourn over the holiday period. The trip included relaxation and time with family before resuming official duties.

Washington Eisenhower White House

Eisenhower marks 89th wedding anniversary at Gettysburg area

President and Mrs. Eisenhower hosted a picnic for White House staff and families at their Gettysburg farm to celebrate their 89th wedding anniversary. They later spent time at Camp David in the Catoctin Mountains where he practiced on a golf green at the lodge.

Gettysburg Maryland Eisenhower White House Eisenhowers Camp David Catoctin Mountains Camp David Lodge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Allen-Powell Mrs. Allen Reinhardts Mrs. Redfern Princess Margaret Coney Island Eugene Todd Moran Kansas Motor Carriers Assn Riverside Park Nelson Butkles Danny Sykes D. M. Sykes Olson Crisco the Tribune Hat W. Mahone
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