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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1957
Page
2
The engagement of Mildred Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Railing Clearwater, to Merle Edward Young, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Young R 2, is announced by her parents. A fall wedding is planned.
A park picnic in Santa Fe Park honored T. Sgt. Clyde R. Hartsock and his wife Judy Catherine and Doug Las of Moses Lake Washington. Attendees included Donald Malcolm and many relatives. Hartsock, with 11 years in the air force, is transferring from Larson AFB Washington to Forbes AAB Topeka Kansas.
A newly organized Sunday School class at First Baptist met Friday evening at 309 S. Tennessee the Reynolds home for a hamburger fry. Temporary officers elected include Melvin Potts chairman Gene Weaver vice chairman and Ben Walker secretary. Members present included Rev W Gayel Bender Weaver Walker Caldwell Reynolds Richman Cox Lucas Morley and 17 children. August hosts will be Mr and Mrs Richman and Mr and Mrs Walker.
Scout Troop 100 of Evangelical United Brethren Church completed a five mile hike and campout yesterday afternoon. In the Square Knot Circle ceremony a new member was installed, Ronnie Oliver, while six scouts received Tenderfoot badges, including Herbert Vance Jackie Akins Leland Clark David Kaufman and Charles Giles.
A home recipe outlines barbecued spareribs prepared by parboiling with onion cloves peppercorns and salt then finishing in a sweet tangy glaze. The mix includes brown sugar mustard catsup soy sauce and chopped onion.
The bright summer embroidery patterns feature bedspreads tea cloths and flowers. Readers can mail 35 cents per pattern plus extra for postage to The Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept for pattern 7315 with transfer sizes and color schemes. A bonus offer lists a needlecraft book and additional designs.
Instructions describe arranging meat in a broiler tray on the second shelf from the top, set heat to high, close spatter shield, and broil ten minutes until crisp and brown. Yields four to six servings.
Rita Earlene Gregg is the bride elect of A 2c Marvin K Stanley son of Mr and Mrs Curtis Stanley Elsmore. Engagement announced by her parents Mr and Mrs I F Gregg 701 N Garfield. Gregg employed by J J Newberry Co Stanley stationed at Holloman Air Force Base NM No wedding date set.
Guests leave then hosts may close the door as guests move away, but not abruptly. Do not cut bread at table with a knife. break with fingers and nibble the pieces. If the national anthem plays inside a film, stay seated. if it plays separately, rise.
Pledge rules for Sundays were discussed during a Sub Deb Club meeting at Janice Jordan's home. After the business session a pledge program was followed by refreshments. The pledges and actives met at the Canteen and an informal initiation is planned for the next meeting at Kay McMinimy's home.
The Philathea Class met in the church fellowship rooms Friday afternoon with Mrs. Esther Anderson leading devotions on "New Moves" The group reported thirteen calls during the month and six members plus one guest were served refreshments.
Social calendar for Monday July 15 1957 lists Westminster Presbyterian Church Sunday School class at 6:30 p.m. a Santa Fe Park picnic and a Duplicate Bridge Club at Tioga Hotel at 7:30 p.m.
Mina Lou Holcomb turned six and was honored with a birthday party at home 916 S. Forest hosted by her mother Mrs. Jack Holcomb. Balloons candy and bubble gum favors plus cake ice cream and punch were served as games entertained the youngsters. Guests included Kathy Waller Janie Waller Marsha Carter Diana Carter Melanie Matthews Linda Edwards Pamela McCarty Vickie James and her brother Norman Holcomb with assistance from Mrs. Charles Logan and gifts from Hal Holcomb Clarence Clifton Bert Fred McCarter Harry Ellis and Junior Murphy.
Savonburg group singing opened the Dorcas and Art Guild meeting at the Friends Home Lutheran church Thursday afternoon. With the president absent, secretary Mrs. Deane Swanson presided, and Mrs. Harold Swanson led the devotional period. Rev. A Harry Ericson gave the benediction and hostesses served refreshments.
Mrs. Charles Tyler led the cooking class of the Willing Workers 4-H Club in a Friday meeting at Jeanne Guy’s home. Six members reported project progress while Miss Guy demonstrated biscuits and Lynda Tyler cocoa syrup. judges brought biscuits by Janice McKelvy and Gwendolyn Wolken. The next meeting is set for July 19 with Miss Wolken.
The Rockets beat the Yanks 28 to 3 in a junior division game on the EUB diamond. The White Sox routed the Hawks 14 to 2 at Highland Park last night.
President Eisenhower arrived at his Gettysburg area farm after a White House evacuation drill by helicopter. He spent minutes there with his grandson David Eisenhower then headed to golf at Gettysburg Country Club. He had received federal civil defense updates from emergency headquarters and planned to depart for Washington later. Capt. E P Aurand said the exercise moved with precision and was entirely satisfactory.
Mrs Lola Jane Stewart 85 widow of Chanute mayor Watson Stewart died Friday at Autry Nursing Home after 16 months illness. Born May 27, 1872 in Wilson County she lived in Chanute all her life and married December 9, 1896 in Erie. Survived by nephews Jerome Whitman and Jack Whitman and niece Mrs Max Levy. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM Koch Skinner Chapel with Rev Fred Shaw. burial Elmwood Cemetery. Family home long held at 308 N Highland.
In Burbank California Mayor Edward Olson joked to a Republican gathering that he was the only Democrat present. A fuse blew during his remarks, cutting the public address mic and plunging the hall into darkness.
PHILADELPHIA reports a passenger overheard a stewardess discussing a confidential topic during a flight. Caskie Stinnett, editor of Holiday Magazine, noted a high-flying friend learned what engrossed the crew as they spoke in the aisle.
Printed pattern directions offer Misses' dress sizes 10 through 20 with size 16 needing 32 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 35 cents plus 50 cents mailing to Marian Martin Pattern Dept Cha nute Tribune New York address, include name address zone size and style number.
In Geneva Aga Khan IV, a 20 year old Harvard senior, was proclaimed spiritual head of 20 million Ismaili Muslims. He pledged religious duties as followers from East Africa to Europe paid homage on the villa lawn. The late Aga Khan III’s will named Karim his successor, with burial plans announced for the old ruler. The widow watched from behind a curtain as crowds and journalists observed the ceremony.
Notices include residents visiting relatives in Missoula and Kansas City, trips by Mr. and Mrs. McConnell to Kansas City, and several car movements and a minor collision at 11th and Central. Names include Elder Gaughan Wilson Landis McConnell Smith Cowan Hunter Hunter Seaton Stevens and organizations mentioned are Glen's Tire Service and U.S. Royal Tires.
Barbara Anne practiced approach shots for a while then joined her nine year old brother David on the putting green. He is described as an old hand at the game.
Friday entries show admissions for Mrs Warren Alger John W Parkins Mrs T R Gilliat A C Allison plus new patients Robert Parker and Melvin Allen in surgery. Dismissals include Harold M Vaughn Mrs Zola Lodal Mrs John W Oglesbee Mrs Tom Y Gentry Mrs Arthur Brant Earlton Elizabeth Currie Verna Brooks and others from Chicago Humboldt and local addresses.
Fay O'Neal versus Alfred O'Neal granted divorce with custody of a minor child. Monthly support set at 59 dollars for 20 months, then 75 dollars until further orders. Plaintiff receives household goods furnishings appliances and family automobile. Defendant to pay costs of action.
A middle aged man robbed an American Trust Co. branch of $753 yesterday in San Francisco. FBI special agent H. G. Foster links him to 13 prior Bay Area bank robberies since February 3, 1956, noting the suspect dresses as a prudent customer and favors Friday attacks.
St Patrick's defeated the Christians 14 to 6 after a tied start as Christian then were blanked in the final four innings. Frank Rodriguez and Andy Godinez homered for St Pats. Ponce earned the win for St Pats with Godinez behind the plate. Knights of Columbus beat the Methodists 6 to 3 as KC scored in the fourth and Methodists answered in the third. Batteries listed for both teams with pitchers, catchers noted. Monday night schedule includes First Baptist vs Knights of Columbus and St Patrick's vs High Prairie at the park.
Entry blanks mailed for the Community Center Horse Show, closing Bourbon County Fair events. Fort Scott hosts a top-ranked one night show drawing 176 horses from Kansas and neighboring states with nearly $1,000 in prize money across 11 classes.
Liberty Missouri in a district court Salvatore Joseph Falbo aged fifteen will face trial as an adult on a first degree murder charge for the June 25 slaying of Shirley Alice Kyle, age 10.
In Philadelphia at Robin Hood Dell a special Wednesday night concert for youths will feature music by Ludwig van Beethoven. Sponsors will hand out thousands of free buttons reading I like Ludwig to emphasize the event’s classical appeal.
A report notes that every tenth citizen in Sweden owns an automobile, highlighting limited car ownership across the population and potential implications for transport policy.
8 year old Barbara Anne Eisenhower, the president’s oldest granddaughter, began golf lessons at Gettysburg Country Club under pro Dick Sleichter. She took a lesson today as part of her first exposure to the sport.
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