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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1955

Page

3

Social Calendar for July 9 1955 Events and Meetings

United Spanish War Veterans and auxiliary hold dinner at Memorial building Saturday July 9 at 6 p.m. Duplicate bridge club meets Monday July 11 at Tioga Hotel 7 30. Mary Martha guild dinner at Presbyterian church 6 30. VFW auxiliary at Memorial building run. Chanute Ladies Encampment at Odd Fellows hall 8 p.m.

United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary Duplicate Bridge Club Tioga Hotel Mary Martha Presbyterian Church VFW Memorial Building Chanute Ladies Odd Fellows Hall

Savonburg Couple Weds in Friends Home Lutheran Church

Gloria Ericson and Bennie Augustin wed June 26 in Savonburg with Rev. A. Har ry Ericson officiating at 2 30 pm. The ceremony featured daisies and gladiolas, music by Dennis DeMeritt and Joyce Swanson, and a reception in the church parlor. The couple will reside in Walnut R 2. The bride, a 1954 Elsmore graduate, and the groom, a discharged Army veteran, were honored by many relatives and out of town guests from Kansas and neighboring states.

Savonburg Gloria Ericson Clarence Ericson Bennie Augustin Clarence Augustin Walnut Friends Home Lutheran Church Harry Ericson Dennis DeMeritt Chanute Joyce Swanson Filmore Roberta Augustin Wilma Brown Miss Augustin Arlene Herod Kansas City Kas Harold Augustin Robert Fitzgerald Gordon Ericson Elsmore Phillip Ericson Ericson Bill Norris Chase Clay Herod Evelyn Brown Marylin Nelson Assaria Augustin R. 2 Elsmore High School Chanute Junior College U.S. Army Ft. Richardson Alaska

Smart separates pattern for summer wardrobe Misses 12 to 20

Pattern 9298 offers mix and match separates for a summer wardrobe. The ensemble includes a blouse with graceful yokes and three sleeve versions plus a flattering skirt. Size 16 blouse requires 2 yards and skirt 2 1/4 yards of fabric in 35 inch width.

Marian Martin

Modern Etiquette Q And A On Bridge And Social Etiquette

The column flags rude bridge behavior where players hold a drawn card before their turn. It advises that such action signals impatience and pressures others. It also covers hosting a dance when the hostess won t dance and the norm to share at least one dance, and it states gifting to a bridal shower is obligatory even if unable to attend.

Pasadena visitors tour Texas and California relatives

Mrs Walter F E Oldham and children Nannette and Tommy of Pasadena Texas visit her parents Dr and Mrs T W Haynes Mas and Mrs Nathan G Great house and daughter Candace Anne recently from Montgomery Alabama left yesterday for a relatives visit in Waco Texas before proceeding to Norton AFB California They traveled via Coyville and Chanute with Mrs Greathouse's mother Mrs Paul Villepique who joined for the weekend and will return Sunday.

Walter FE. Oldham Nannette Tommy Pasadena Tex T. W. Haynes Nathan G. Greathouse Candace Anne Montgomery Ala Waco Hex Mas. Greathouse Norton Afb San Bernardino Calif Coyville Chanute Greathouse Paul Villepique

Presbyterian Women Meet to study Indian American themes

Presbyterian Women associations gathered for morning and evening sessions led by Mrs. Floyd Bray Mrs. Glen Shook and others. Lessons from The Indian American by Janette Harrington and The Gift Is Rich by Charles Journeycake were reviewed with devotions and breakfasts held by hosts including Mrs. Jim Honeyman and Mrs. Edwin Rideau. Next general meeting announced for July 20 with breakfast. no August meeting planned.

Janette Harrington Presbyterian Womens Association Charles Journeycake Floyd Bray J. E. Kirschner Glen Shook Blanche Petit C. L. Keas Jim Honeyman James B. Hutton Edwin H. Rideau George Barker Roy Chapple W. A. Coonrod A. A. Baltz Robert Koch Carl Schickhardt B. F. Jones Fred Skinner L. F. Hefling H. F. Swain C. I. Newton William T. Hunt

Friendly Club Meeting at Highland Park Picnic

The Friendly Club met at Highland Park on Tuesday for a picnic supper. Mystery sisters were revealed. Officers were elected with Mrs. Delmar Cowen chosen president succeeding Mrs. Wesley Thompson. Mrs. Cunningham reelected secretary and Mrs. Patterson reelected reporter. Thirty two members attended along with guests Mrs. Oweta Burtle and Jack Wells. Next gathering set for August 18 at 2 p.m. at Highland Park.

Friendly Club Highland Park Delmar Cowen Wesley Thompson Ben Cunningham Earl Patterson Oweta Burtle Jack Wells Delaware Oklo Highiland Park

Picnic Highlights Royal Neighbors Of America Meeting

Royal Neighbors of America held a noon picnic in Highland park with 24 members and guests. Honor guest was Mrs Verna Noel district deputy from Neodesha, others included Mrs Hazel Smith, Mrs Bess Reece, and Clarence Weaver newly voted member. Mrs Frank Burtle led the session and the group was invited to county conventions. Mrs Noel spoke on aid to Udall after the tornado.

Royal Neighbors of America Highland Park Verna Noel Neodesha Hazel Smith Bess Reece Kansas City Clarence Weaver Frank Burtle Wilson County E. Barnes

Kitchen Tips From A Historic Q and A Panel

A reader questions methods for preventing cake sticking, silver polishing, rancidity of drippings, bridal shower ideas, and candle wax drips. Answers advise greasing tins with lard, polishing with whiting ammonia and alcohol, refrigerating fats, gifting a recipe card shower, and varnishing candles for drip prevention and longevity.

Favorite Recipes Creamy Spinach Dish

A simple creamy spinach side uses 19 ounce chopped frozen spinach and 3 ounce cream cheese. Heat with lemon juice and onion powder, salt, and pepper until melted. Makes four servings.

Ike Dulles Agree On Russian Power

White House states there is no difference between President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles on Soviet strength. Hagerty said Dulles testimony to the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on June 10 claimed the Soviet economy was on the verge of collapse, released yesterday. Some reports tied this to Eisenhower’s Geneva summit remarks about Russia’s negotiating position.

Washington White House Eisenhower Dulles Soviet Union James C. Hagerty Senate Appropriations Subcommittee

Local Highlights Include Promotions and Community Events

Alvah J. Wade son of Mr and Mrs James H Wade of 1021 N Grant has been promoted to corporal in Korea with the 7th Infantry Division. He joined the Army in March 1954 after basic at Camp Chaffee Arkansas and attended Chanute Junior College. Village Creek meeting set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the community building with a watermelon treat. Public Library story hour Saturday at 10 features The Little Old Truck and The Kitten Who Thought He Was a Mouse. Shurtleff Motor Co. to sponsor KOAM-TV dance music and Lawrence Welk revue starting tomorrow at 7 39 p.m. Saturdays. Welk to present champagne music with a two piece band. program formerly on the West Coast. Dr and Mrs S G Ashley visited Coffeyville Thursday to spend time with daughter Mrs Gene Manley and family.

Alvah J. Wade James H. Wade N. Grant Korea 7Th Infantry Division Corporal Wade Army Camp Chaffee Ark Chanute Junior College Public Library The Shurtleff Motor Co Lawrence Welk Koam - TV Channel 7 Pittsburg Koam-Tv Welk West Coast

Pattern-Request Form to Chanute Tribune Arts Dept

Readers are invited to mail twenty five cents per pattern plus fifty cents for first class matting to The Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept P O Box 164 Old Chelsea Station New York Instructions request clear form with name address zone and pattern number for processing.

Marian Martin Chanute Tribune West Sth St New York II Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York

Belton man freed after confessing murder he says he did not commit

Eugene Padgett, who confessed to the 1931 murder of Will Sanderford during a burglary and later argued he confessed with a plan to escape, won his freedom after appeals. Padgett had been serving a 99 year murder sentence and 20 year burglary term. State officials and prosecutors had argued for dismissal of the murder indictment while survivors of Sanderford supported Padgett's innocence.

Belton Tex Eugene Padgett Will Sanderford Little River Padgett Texas State Penitentiary Sanderford State Parole Board State Austin State Court of Criminal Appeals Texas Dist Atty Raymond Thornton Thornton

Peak May Be Passed In Kansas Harvest

GREAT BEND The wheat harvest in the custom combine area of Kansas is rapidly nearing completion as farmers report strong yields and active fields across the region. The season's progress reflects favorable weather and steady market demand for grain.

Kansas Great Bend

Harvest operations expand across western state counties

The state harvest office clarified that cutting is in full swing in all counties in the western third of the state and many have passed peak operations. Only a few offices report any further demand for harvest labor or equipment.

R. B. Gilkison

Australian Peter Thomson Captures British Open Title

St Andrews England Peter Thomson of Australia won the British Open with a 72 hole total of 281 to become the fourth man since 1900 to win two Opens in succession. He shot par 72 in the final round after a 70 in the third round securing the lowest Open total on the Old Course surpassing Bobby Jones 1927 record of 285.

ST. Andrews England Australia Peter Thomson Thomson Bobby Locke South Africa Walter Hagen Bobby Jones James Braid Jones

Safeway Indicted Over Antitrust Claims in Texas and NM

A federal grand jury indicted Safeway Stores Inc and two officers on antitrust charges in Texas and New Mexico. President Lingan A. Warren of Oakland said Safeway has not violated antitrust laws and accused the jury of denying a chance to present evidence of its competitive practices. The indictment accuses price wars and below invoice pricing intended to monopolize parts of the retail grocery market.

Fort Worth Tex Safeway Stores Inc Safeway Texas New Mexico Lingan A. Warren Oakland Calif Warren

Eden Outlines British Policy Ahead of Big Four Summit

Prime Minister Eden previewed British stance on European arms control at a dinner for the English-Speaking Union. He urged unity with the United States and NATO, backed German unification, and signaled openness to involving the Soviet bloc in Western security arrangements within a seven nation union. He warned against delaying judgment on Soviet moves, emphasizing readiness to review the new look in Soviet policy.

London Eden Russia Germany Britain NATO United States

Nation Held By July Heat Parade of Heat Continues

July heat persisted nationwide with heat and humidity dominating most regions. The Associated Press reports widespread high temperatures and stifling conditions across major cities and rural areas, complicating daily life and planned outdoor activities.

Associated Press

Heatwave Dominates Eastern Half as Tornado Strikes Minnesota

A weeklong oppressive heat blanket covers the eastern half of the nation while the Pacific Northwest escapes. Temperatures reach 90s to 100s in Nebraska and Kansas with 107 at Hill City. A tornado tears through western Minnesota, killing a 20 month old and injuring several as it damages a 30 mile swath near Marshall and extends toward the Twin Cities.

Pacific Northwest Plains Nebraska Kansas Hill City Kan Missouri Iowa Minnesota Twin Cities Marshall Minn

Weather Observations Summary for Multiple Stations

Weather observations show highs and lows across several U S stations. Bismarck North Dakota reached 83 and 54 with 0 8 inches precipitation. Minneapolis recorded 93 and 63 with 4 07 inches. Kansas City 96 and 80 degrees with trace precipitation. New Orleans 93 and 75. Chicago and New York readings listed with varying amounts.

Associated Press U. S Bismarck N.D Chicago Denver

June climate report shows below normal temps and rainfall

June in Topeka area featured below normal temperatures and rainfall. Statewide data show rainfall averaging 3.7 inches and temperatures about 3 to 3.5 degrees below normal with extremes from 39 degrees at Goodland to 103 at Liberal.

Topeka Weather Bureau Goodland Liberal Syracuse la Cygne

At Your Service Classifieds Highlight Local Needs

The Tribune column Atyour service lists small ads for employment, services, and items for sale. Readers respond to notices from local residents and businesses seeking tutors, repairs, ride shares, and household items.

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