McCormicks Observe 40th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W Clinton McCormick of rural Humboldt marked their 40th wedding anniversary on July 15 with a family dinner at their home. Attending were their children Mildred Wilbur and Peggy Lawrence Meyers Melvin and Irvin Winterscheid Clinton McCormick and Zillah Rhodes. The couple were married July 15 1915 in Yates Center by the Rev H H Fowler. They lived in Yates Center until 1930 when they moved to a farm near Humboldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Clinton McCormick
Humboldt
Mildred
Wilbur
Peggy
Lawrence E. Meyers
Chanute
McCormick
Melvin Miller
Yates Center
Irvin Winterscheid
Garnett
Clinton McCormick
Zillah G. Rhodes
H. H. Fowler
North Main
Two Sisters Honored With Bridal Shower
A Friday night bridal shower at Hillcrest school honored Ivah and Colleen Hole daughters of Mr and Mrs Nathan Hole ahead of Ivah's marriage to Fred Byers and Colleen's to Carol Westendorf in Wichita. Guests included many family friends and neighbors with gifts, refreshments, and a lace table display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivah
Colleen
Nathan Hole
Hillcrest School
Fred Byers
Carol Westendorf
Wichita
Mines
Earl Brookshire
Frank McConnell
Vic Litherland
Glenn Clark
Lloyd Clark
Dewey McCoy
Jesse McCoy
Walter Welch
Ray Dennis
Jean Hole
Bry Fogel
Bry Fogel, Sisters of the Brides
How Can I Make Green Corn Sweeter
The husks should stay on corn until just before boiling or cook the corn in the husks after parting them enough to remove the silks. This yields sweeter, more tender corn.
Pattern Crochet Rose TV Cover for 26 Inch Screen
Crochet rose TV cover in 3-D using No 39 mercerized cotton for 26 inch size and No 590 for smaller. Matching daily Pattern 7327 priced at 25 cents.
Cleaning and pest tips from a vintage guide
A reader suggests layering waxed paper over a freezer to keep salt water out when packing ice. Mosquito control advice recommends insecticide sprayed on ceilings and upper walls. For medicine stains on white fabric, apply tincture of iodine, soak in ammonia for thirty minutes, then wash thoroughly.
Social Calendar Highlights Church Activities and Clubs
The July 2 1955 social schedule lists Mrs W E Wilsons class at the Methodist church 750 am coffee by Presbyterian Womens association at the church and meetings for Friendly Thimble club Highland Park and multiple WMS circles at First Baptist and Grant Avenue Baptist with hostesses and addresses. A New Longer Look pattern 9305 promotes Paris inspired waistlines for girls with sizes 6 through 14 and yardage details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Wilson
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Womens Association
W. Walnut
Bernice Greisel
Edith
Harold Neptune
W. Main
Olive Karling
N. Grant
Marian Martin
Paris
Pattern order notice for Marian Martin mailing
A pattern order requests thirty five cents for first class mailing and one cent per pattern. It directs Marion Martin to send to The Chanate Tribune Pattern Dept 132 West 1st New York NY. It asks to print plaints and address with zone size and style lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept
P.O
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
Marian Martin
Chanate Tribune
West
New York 11
Pledges Initiated By Sub Deb Members
Informal initiation of twelve Sub Deb pledges occurred Monday night at Susan Francis home northeast of Chanute. Jean Ashley presided as president with plans for formal initiations. A pledge queen will be crowned July 29 at the Country Club dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Francis
Chanute
Jean Ashley
Country Club
Miss Francis
Claudette Judy
Kenneth Mitchell
Bus Wortman
Nancy Harris
Dee Anne Tabor
Nancy Fletcher
Jeannene Meyer
Pat Olive
Evelyn Chickadonz
Ann McCall
Medina David
Laura Lee Redden
Carol Shook
Karine Bowman
Phyllis Gray
Judy Martin
Evelyn Dormois
Virginia Jennings
Modern Etiquette Q and A on Birth Announcements
Practical guidance on mailing birth announcements to new and distant friends and those not told in person. It covers returning gifts after broken engagements and proper starter duties at informal dinners. A note about tea and coffee practice notes spoons are for stirring. A musk ox wool comparison is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute
Novo Card Publishers, Inc
Dept. al
Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago
Illinois
Sunny Stone HD unit meets at Carlson home
Mrs Orley Chapman led a Home Management lesson using 12 charts on tax budgets at the Sunny Stone HD unit gathering hosted by Mrs Alvin Carlson. Thirteen members answered Humor in the News as the roll call. Guests included Mrs Howard McPherson Wichita Marilyn Carlson and Barbara Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Orley Chapman
Sunny Stone HD
Alvin Carlson
Howard McPherson
Wichita
Marilyn Carlson
Barbara Carlson
Melvin Sperry
Unesco
Africa
Chester Bowles
Oley Apt
City Park
Chanute
Fashion Trends Feature Sweaters and Cardigans Displayed
A top fashion magazine shows a square neck black cashmere sweater that converts to a dress form with a full skirt. A mint green Dior A line square neck, a polo-neck ribbed garment with grograin boning tucks into black knitted tights, and a blazer style dark gray cardigan with brass buttons. Other cardigans include a white knit with sharp black hieroglyphics and Bray tweed country wear paired with a short sleeve pullover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dior
Bray
Orion
Savory Contrast Salad With Cooked and Raw Veggies
Combine crisp raw celery or cucumber with cooked beets peas snap beans or asparagus for texture. Assemble in a bowl for color and varied flavors, using a light vinaigrette to bridge the warm and cool components.
Favorite Recipes West Coast Feg s Ingredients
Melt butter and stir in flour and salt. Add milk and cook until thick and bubbly. Stir in cheese until melted, then olives. Spread toast with deviled ham and top with a poached egg. Cover with sauce and serve at once. Makes 4 servings.
Chanute Girls Batter Coffeyville In 42-4 Victory
Chanute girls softball beat Coffeyville 42 to 4 at Coffeyville last night led by Nel lie June Beals with three home runs. Coffeyville hosts Chanute next Wednesday at Highland Park Diamond at 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute
Coffeyville
Nellie June Beals
Highland Park Diamond
Two Babies Born at Neosho Memorial Hospital
Deborah Lynne Bright, daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto L Bright of 1315 N Kansas, born July 12 at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Sunny Jo Guffey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Logan Guffey of Moran, born July 4 at Neosho Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah Lynne Bright
Otto L. Bright
Kansas
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Sunny Jo Guffey
Logan Guffey
Moran
Marketing of Eggs Meeting Here Tuesday
Erie area egg producers buyers and consumers are invited to a meeting on the marketing of eggs at Chanute next Tuesday. Mahlon Morley county agricultural agent said the meeting starts at 7 p.m. on the third floor of the Chanute Memorial Building. Mr Seaton poultry specialist at Kansas State College Manhattan and Russell H Knapp rep
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Chanute
Mahlon Morley
P.m
Chanute Memorial Building
Seaton
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Russell H. Knapp
Fresh Strawberries Storage and Preparation Tips
A Kansas City milling company representative discusses handling fresh strawberries. Transfer berries from their containers to a flat tray, cover with waxed paper, and refrigerate. Do not wash until use and avoid slicing or sugaring until shortly before serving.
Visitors from Kansas City and Tulsa Gather for Family Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Haines and their daughters Carol and Sheila of Kansas City visited his parents at 512 S. Santa Fe. Sharry and Julia McGhee also from Kansas City visited their grandmother Mrs. Ruth Erwin and aunt Mrs. Neal McCoy, with D. D. McGhee's family due over the weekend. Mrs. J. W. Ames returned from Carthage after touring Washington, Atlantic City, New York, and Michigan City with the Parker family and Lovelace relatives. Wilbur Ames and Bobby joined for a Carthage weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harston of Tulsa visited Mrs. Cam erell at 816 W. Main. he returned home while she stayed longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Haines
Carol
Sheila
Kansas City
W. M. Haines
S. Santa Fe
Sharry
Julia McGhee
Ruth Erwin
Neal McCoy
D. D. McGhee
J. W. Ames
Carthage
W. H. Parker
East
Washington, D.C
Atlantic City
New York City
Michigan City
Ind
Parker
C. O. Lovelace
Mrs Larson Hosts Neosho Valley Unit Meeting
Eight members met at Mrs. Harry Larson home with pattern alteration as a focus. Lesson on pattern shells led by Mrs Kenneth Berthot, followed by open discussion and brief talks by visitors Mary Ruth Vanskike and Marguerite Grannemann. Door prize awarded to Mrs Carl Jackson. next meeting set for August 19 in Highland Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neosho Valley
Harry Larson
Kenneth Berthot
Mary Ruth Vanskike
Manhattan
Neosho County
Marguerite Grannemann
Henry Adelgren
Dorothy Larson
Larson
Myron Gooper
Carl Jackson
Clyde Tunnell
Highland Park
Sylvia Kay Wilson Honored on Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson hosted a party for their daughter Sylvia Kay on her sixth birthday at their home in 212 Western. The afternoon featured rumpus room games, a cake centerpiece, cupcakes with ice cream and pink lemonade, and party favors. Guests included Lena Lloyd Elaine Sharp Robert Orr Sandy Prock Robbie Knapp and many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
Western
Sylvia Kay
Wilson
Elaine Sharp
Robert Orr
Sandy Prock
Robbie Knapp
Barbara
Richard Dale Edwards
Rex
Jimmy
Leah Babcock
Lindy
Cindy Petty
Ricky
Duane Wilson
Percy Green
St. Paul
Kenneth Wilson
Jack Sparks
Mrs Eaton to Attend State BPW Meeting
Mrs Gladys Eaton, third district director of Business and Professional Women Clubs, will attend the 1955 56 State Board meeting of the Kansas BPWC at Leavenworth. Alice Helm, newly elected Kansas City president, will preside at the Cody Hotel session. Two instructional sessions will be held for district directors led by Anna Reed and for state chairmen led by Vivian Etrick. The board represents over 6 290 members and 117 clubs in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Eaton
Kansas Federation of Bpwc
Leavenworth
Alice Helm
Kansas City
Cody Hotel
Anna Reed
Abiliene
Vivian Etrick
Liberal
Kansas
Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents Meet at Johnson Home
Roy D. Johnson Fd F Peterson and C. D. Blackwood hosted the Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents Parley at the Johnson country home last night with a dessert at seven and the reveal of secret sisters. Mrs. Robert Harston of Tulsa attended. Mrs. Peterson was elected president and Mrs. Howard Winans secretary treasurer. The group voted to continue secret sisters next year. Peterson and Winans will host the September 19 meeting.
Neosho Valley Busy Bees 4-H Project Meeting Highlights
Carolyn and Cathy Thompson hosted an all day Neosho Valley Busy Bees 4-H club project meeting. The noon meal was prepared by the girls and supervised by leaders. In the afternoon sewing projects were discussed and first year girls assisted with apron cutting. Guests included Mrs. Lynn Erickson and Rodney, Mrs. Donald Anderson and Frank, Mrs. Carl Jackson, and Peggy and Donna Reece of Topeka. Sewing Class Ever Ready 4-H met with Mrs. Everett Barnhart who assigned tasks and checked tea towels. Florence Roberts set next meeting assignments and Janice Barnhart and Diane Camp served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn
Cathy Thompson
Neosho Valley
Mmnes
Wilbur Thompson
Harry Larson
Glenn Hanson
Lyla Hanson
Judy Greathouse
Lynn Erickson
Rodney
Donald Anderson
Frank
Carl Jackson
Peggy
Donna Reece
Topeka
Everett Barnhart
Florence Roberts
Janice Barnhart
Diane Camp
Informal Initiation By Les Demoiselles
An informal initiation was given to 20 pledges of the Les Demoiselles club last night. They were taken blindfolded for car rides with the blindfolds removed at the East River. Mrs. W. D. Patton, sponsor, attended. Refreshments were served. Formal initiation is set for Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at Sue Holman's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Demoiselles Club
East River
W. D. Patton
Sue Holman
Bride Club Hosts Ten Couples For Duplicate Bridge
The Bride Club met last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peters on 5th Avenue Larson. Above average scores were posted by pairs including Mrs. L. C. Munger and E. W. Adams and Marjorie Cook with Bob Ward. The group will meet again next Monday night at the Peters home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Peters
Larson
L. C. Munger
E. W. Adams
Marjorie Cook
Bob Ward
Fred L. Johnson
Clyde Bloomheart
Arch Allen
Lois Cady
J. A. Roberts
Robert Allen
Also Mentioned on This Page
McCormicks
Nathan Foie
Jean
Wayne
Janice Kay
Charlies
Silas Hummer
W. H. Taylor
Florence Taylor
F. J. Salzman
Lewis Taylor
A. C. Barker
Owen Swiler
Charlies Gearhart
EL L Ftrange
Debbie Strange
Charlies Nation
Lewis Gamore
George Netley
Randy
Forest Freerick
Bill
Maratha
Fred Hummer
Larry
Orne McCoy
Pruaiiia Troutman
Stella Kniss
Leeter Marts
Harold Heilman
Nancy Ronnie
Betty
H. V
Charlene
Beverly
Bert Serry
Loren
Frank Beatley
Marion
Clarence Rector
Wiliam Weber
John Wallermire
Harry Kennedy
Vic Litherland and Lee
Tommy Hudron
Cale
Jesse MecCoy
Jay
Vyri Feget Mazel Orem
Hayden Ariz
Mareenette Cook
Colorado Springs
Irene Dodge
Jane Dodge
Rend
Beth
Shortie Waggoner
Mount Hope
Gitte
E Brooketlre
Jim Copper
Ruth Schulenberg
Mra & R. Olson
Gien Strange
Bobby
John Hole
Lee Hopper
Robert End Leonard Fane Fulkerson
Frank Youne
Lioyrd Clark
Ena
Ernest Fiottman
Alice Brooks
Everette Reed
West Coast
Fegs
Chanute Girls
Mrs. Larson
Sylvia Kay Wilson
Mrs. Eaton
Legion Auxiliary
Les Demoiselles
Bride Club
Hy Bahra
Penney’s
T.¥., Horsies
Penney
Dan River
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