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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1955

Page

3

Engagement Announced For Sally Ann Ackerson And Thomas Northrop

The engagement of Sally Ann Ackerson to Thomas FE. Northrop is announced by both families. Ackerson, a senior at Emporia State College majoring in physical education, will be president of the Splash Club and secretary of the Women’s Recreation Association this fall. Northrop, a senior at the same college majoring in social science, is a Newton High School graduate and Navy veteran. The couple, both attending summer school, plan to marry August 28 at First Methodist Church.

Sally Ann Ackerson Thomas FE Northrop Everett J. Ackerson Clarence Northrop Newton Chanute Miss Ackerson Emporia State Teachers College Les Des Kansas University Lawrence Splash Club Women's Recreation Association Emporia State College Newton High School U. S.S. Navy Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity Phi Gamma Mu Thomas E. Northrop First Methodist Church

Pattern Alteration Is Rainbow Unit Lesson

Mrs J M Gordon and Mrs A Dimon presented pattern alteration at Rainbow HD unit Friday afternoon at Mrs W Kessinger’s home. Mrs Klinginsmith was measured for proper fit. Pattern problems followed roll call by seven members. Mrs Dimon presided over the business session. Refreshments were served. The group will meet August 12 with Mrs H M Kemmerer for an 8 o’clock breakfast.

J. M. Gordon A. Dimon Rainbow HD W. Kessinger J. T. Klinginsmith

Methodist Women attend Baldwin School of Missions instructors

Mrs A Klingner conference president and Freda Betts conference secretary of Wesleyan Service guild attend the School of Missions at Baldwin this week. Mrs W E Lewis district president and Mmes Brenton Lewis Holmes join the group with Lyle Dean at the laboratory school for teachers of little children linked to the event.

Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service School of Missions Baldwin A. Klingner Freda Betts Wesleyan Service Guild W. E. Lewis Mmes. F. Brenton H. W. Lewis Art Holmes Lyle Dean School of Missions

Alice Brooks Needle Craft Catalogue 1955

Catalog ad offering a 1955 Alice Brooks Needle Craft book with knitting crochet embroidery toy and novelty designs. Order form promises 25 cents for copy and urges readers to collect all designs. Includes emphasis on new patterns and variety for craft enthusiasts.

Alice Brooks

Mrs Temple Hosts Family Reunion at Home

Mrs Myrtle Temple of 409 North Central hosted a Sunday family reunion at her home. Attendees included daughters and families from Emporia Chicago Coffeyville Chanute Kansas City Kansas and nearby relatives and grandchildren.

Myrtle Temple N. Central Glenn Hellman Emporia Sergio Lopez Phyllis Chicago Ernest Hufford Jo Ann Jerry Dean Ernest Eugene Coffeyville C. E. Cornett Cheryl Charles Jr Kansas City Kas Edith Curtis Ernest Roberts Marjorie Abbott Billy and Danny Wells Cary Grant Abbott Chanute

Social Calendar for Wednesday July 12 1955

The Christian Women s Fellowship and WSCS events list gatherings at Christian church WSWS EUB church First Methodist and First Baptist with multiple hostesses at addresses on Highland W 4th Main Allen Grant and others. Activities include in circles meetings and Dorcas class with times around 2 pm and 9 am.

Christian Women's Fellowship Christian Church EUB First Methodist Wscs Carl Pate Highland John Gorton Howard Jester R R. Elder W. Main J. C. Rhinn Dorcas The A. B. Olson Allen First Baptist Wms Willard Cleaver N. Grant

Formal Initiation Plans For Les DemoisellesJuly 24

At Memorial building meeting of Les Demoiselles last night plans were made for informal initiation July 18 and formal initiation July 24. Mrs Patton presided in Sandra Millis absence. Pledges were called in and demerits given. Glenda Johnson voted an alumna Elaine Strack inactive. Beverly Hansford Sharon Patton and Rosalynd Booth appointed to meet Sub-Debs to plan July 29 summer dance theme. Mrs Patton received surprise birthday gift from pledge mother Marie Grogan. Skits by pledges and club song closed the meeting. Twenty pledges and 25 actives attended.

Les Demoiselles Memorial Building Walter Patton Sandra Millis Glenda Johnson Elaine ‘Strack Beverly Hansford Sharon Patton Rosalynd Booth

Joint Installation In Odd Fellows Hall Chanute Encampment

Chanute Encampment and auxiliary No. 27 held joint installation Monday evening in Odd Fellows hall with C. E. Pulliam and W. E. Lewis assisted by Mrs. C. E. Pulliam installing officers including Nathan Hole Ira Hubler and others. Visitors from Neodesha attended and refreshments were served by several members.

Chanute Odd Fellows Hall C. E. Pulliam W. E. Lewis Nathan Hole Ira Hubler I Stierwalt R. L. Christie Hole Charles Hole Everett Raymond Henderson Hugh Hopping M. T. Hight Joe Berger Iola Gene Lance Fort Scott

Informal Initiation Planned by Sub Debs

Plans for an informal initiation were discussed at the Sub-Deb club meeting at Mrs. Dean Foster home. The date July 18 was set. Jean Ashley presided as new president with Martha McCune and Jean Kirkpatrick elected alumnae.

Dean Foster Jean Ashley Martha McCune Jean Kirkpatrick Sue Anderson Mmes. Foster Bus Wortman Kenneth Mitchell Herbert Fox

Mary Martha Dinner Guild Delivers Cultural Lesson

Mrs Heinze led a Mary Martha guild dinner in the Presbyterian church dining room with a lesson titled Indian American in Perspective. Devotions from Hebrews were by Helen Loy, and new member C D Blackwood was welcomed as the group sang led by Mrs Petterson. Thirteen dined as Pearl Peyton and W Marcus Barbee chaired the committee. The Tropic of Cancer is 1600 miles north of the Equator.

Fred Heinze Mary Martha Guild Presbyterian Church Helen Loy

Nine couples play duplicate bridge at Tioga Hotel

Nine couples met for duplicate bridge at the Tioga Hotel last night with above average scores by Mrs. James D. Ganson and Mrs. L. C. Munger 45, Mrs. Harry B. Williams and Bob Ward 42, Mrs. Frank Burris and Mrs Bill Peters 4149, Mrs. Robert N Allen and Mrs. P. B. Darlington etc. Next Monday the group will meet at Mr and Mrs Bill Peters 5 S Larson.

Tioga Hotel James D. Ganson L. C. Munger Harry B. Williams Bob Ward Frank Burris Bill Peters Robert N Allen P. B. Darlington Fred L. Johnson Marjorie Cook S. Larson

VFEW Auxiliary Reports Funds and Plans at Memorial Meeting

The VFEW Auxiliary met in the Memorial building and reported a $327.36 clear from Fourth of July stands at City Park. Mrs. Ralph Burghart presided and renewals were made for secretary treasurer of the Kansas State auxiliary.

VFW Memorial Building City Park Ralph Burghart Ethel Ganes Salina Kansas State Auxiliary Ross Miller Veterans Hospitals Don Bower Wadsworth Veterans Hospital Boston Earl Morgan Jack Owens Mmes J. O. Couch George Wilson G. R. McGuire Zola Sodal H. M. Kemmerer Zinnia

How Can I Avoid Cloudy Jelly and Treat Perspiring Feet

Question style exchange explains: to prevent cloudy jelly pour hot jelly into glasses before it congeals and to treat perspiring feet use boracic acid shaken into stockings each morning.

Slimming patterns and tailored skirts for varied figures

Fashion note describes Marian Martin Young slim lines with revers and flare skirts. Pattern 9371 offers half sizes 14 to 24 with no alteration needed. Size 16 requires 3 yards of 35 inch material.

Marian Martin Young

Pattern Department Mail Order Request Form

Customer requests thirty five centa cotine fre pattern add and cents per pattern for 1st class mailing to Marian Martin care of The Chanute Tribune Pattern Dept. 152 Westpath St New York, Print playing NAMPF. Include ADDRESS with ZONE SIZE and STYLE NUMBER.

Toins Chanute Tribune Honcehold Arte Dept P.O Chelsea Station New York Marian Martin Chanute Tribune Westpath St T, S

Deodorant for perspiring feet and damp cellar cure

A reader asks about a deodorant for sweaty feet and changing shoes twice daily. The advice suggests drying a damp moldy cellar with unstacked lime sprayed by hand to freshen it.

Modern Etiquette Guidance on Declining Invitations

The article outlines that declines should mirror the invitation style, formal for formal invites and informal otherwise. It advises women to keep purses and gloves off the table, and recommends an afternoon frock for a going away wedding costume or maid of honor.

Christ for the Rest Less Throngs lesson at Bethel Vilas Mission

Bethel Vilas Missionary society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Reuben Anderson leading and assistance from Mrs. Nelson Larson and Mrs. Elmer Anderson. Rev. J Rolland Christenson led Acts II Bible study and sang with Mrs. Neil Nelson as accompanist. Ice cream social planned for July 28. Two visitors attended. 16 members and 11 children were present.

Ernest Nelson Augustana Lutheran Synodical Meeting Gloria Dei Church St. Paul Minn Eli Carlson Mabel Carlson Oscar Adelgren Arthur Carlson

Sewing class and meetings of local 4-H clubs

The High Prairie Pioneers 4-H sewing class met at the Gale White home with Shirley demonstrating how to insert a zipper in a skirt. Mrs. Neil Nelson led a style review, eight members and nine guests attended, and refreshments followed. 것도

High Prairie Pioneers 4-H Club Nina Faye Shirley Gale White Shirley Neil Nelson John Blancett Tommie Lee Campbell John Dwight Olson Barbara Michael Donna Austin Clement White

Fifth Year Sewing Project Highlight and Health Talk

The report notes a student’s fifth year in sewing with a talk and many rib bons earned. Gary Waldron demonstrated artificial respiration and Janice Waldron spoke on smoking risk. Joe Latta received a fruit basket after a trash fire ignited his gasoline-soaked clothing causing burns.

Gary Waldron Janice Waldron Joe Latta

Weekend Visitors Bring Family News To Faribault

Visitors from Faribault Minnesota include Marjory Woodring and her parents Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Woodring and sister Mrs. Jo Ann Carner of Earlton. Mike Carner accompanies them for a two week vacation. Nearby travelers H H Hollenshead head to Windsor Canada to visit Earl and family then to Alle gan Michigan to see Neil. Weekend guests of Fred Skinner are J P Morrison and family from Garden Grove California and Gary Skinner at Kansas University. Monday guests Howard Cain and family Brent and Candace of Delphos.

Marjory Woodring Faribault Minn V. A. Woodring W. 1St Jo Ann Carner Fof Earlton Mike Carner H. H. Hollenshead Windsor Canada Earl Allegan Mich Neil Fred Skinner J. P. Morrison Garjden Grove Calif Gary Skinner Kansas University Howard Cain Brent Candace Delphos

Man on Flying Trapeze Envied by Patrolman

Norfolk motor officer Jimmy Squires described two dramatic motorcycle stunts after a collision with a car and near-misses with two trucks. He escaped serious harm with cuts and bruises, likening the other rider to a trapeze artist who flew through the air with ease.

Norfolk Jimmy Squires Squires

Birthday待遇 at Naval Air Station prompts celebratory tables

Sailors and Marines at the Naval Air Station Jacksonville receive special birthday treatment a week in advance. The celebrant is seated at a table with waiter service white table cloth and plates if requested, according to advertisements.

Jacksonville Fla Naval Airtation

Small Farmer's Freedom Fades as Government Controls Grow

Secretary Benson told memorial services for George Washington Carver that millions of small farmers lose their freedom to think and act due to federal crop control rules. He criticized high rigid supports causing surpluses, soil damage, and continued poverty among small farmers, while praising Carver's impact on agriculture. He urged flexible price supports to prevent dependence on subsidies. He also noted a health statistic: about one in seven U.S. men over 60 spends time in the hospital each year.

Diamond Benson George Washington Carver Carver U.S

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