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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1956

Page

3

Baptist WMS Circles Meet in Church Group Reports

The Women’s Missionary Society circles of the First Baptist Church met Wednesday in members’ homes. Circle 2 had ten members and a guest, Mrs. Gilbert Gray, at 125 S. Western for coffee with scripture lessons on Christian Social Relations. Circle 3 met at 304 S. Plummer with six members, Circle 4 at 407 West for a Seattle trip report, and Circle 5 at 227 S. Wilson with devotion on One Day at a Time and a lesson from Negro Education and Mather School. Continuous monthly reports noted 21 calls, 35 calls and 10 cards, seven refreshments, and nine members plus guests.

Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist’ Church Gilbert Gray Marl Grogan S. Western Gray Bill Grogan Ray Rant Henry Biggs E. FE. Zastrow William Templeton C. O. Bowers Harvey Woods S. Plummer Circle 4 Gayel Bender J. Wilford Johnson Bender Seattle Wash American Baptist Convention Floyd West Sr L. E. Lofgren Johnson Milton Manners R. 0. Wicker S. Wilson Dorothy Hunt Negro Education and Mather School Lloyd Webb Lancaster Calif

One-A-Day Doilies Pattern by Alice Brooks

Three crocheted doilies described in pattern 7206 using No 50 mercerized cotton or larger sizes with No 30 or bedspread cotton to vary dimensions. Includes oval 642 by 10 and 8 inch round leaf designs for daily crochet.

Alice Brooks

Pattern Mailing Rates at New York City Art Dept Listing

The Chanute Tribune notes House held Arts Dept mailing patterns with six cents added per pattern for first class mailing. The notice lists P O Box 183 Old Chelsea Station New York v New York Priet plainty names addresses pattern numbers and related details.

Chanute Tribune Arts Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York v. N.Y Marian Martin West 18Th St New York II N.Y

Patterns Published in Alice Brooks Needlecraft Book 1956

Two free patterns advertised from the new 1956 Alice Brooks Needlecraft book. Stunning designs for home and self with dozens of other easy fascinating hand work designs available by ordering and sending 25 cents for a copy.

Alice Brooks

Elder Members Honored By Colfax Baptists

The Colfax Baptist church honored its elder members after a midweek prayer service led by Rev. Charles L. Barr. Robert Gray, age 89, led the service, with several couples and individuals recognized for long membership including Erickson and Carlson families. Guests from Grant Avenue Baptist attended. Home made ice cream and cake followed the observance.

Colfax Baptist Church Charles L. Barr Robert Gray Gray Andrew Erickson Eph Carlson Gustave Erickson Frank McMullen John Erickson

Baby Shower Honors Johnny Dean Shockey

A baby shower for Johnny Dean Shockey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Shockey, was hosted at Mrs. Robert Lassman’s home 101 N Forest on Tuesday with co host Mrs Calvin Cook. Guests included Mrs Shockey Lynnta Wiggons Maude McCann Paul Patterson H J Neptune Melvin McBee Tom McQuin Charles Weggint Cecil Storck James Haines, while Shirley Kober and others could not attend.

Johnny Dean Shockey Glenn Shockey Robert Lassman N. Forest Calvin Cook Mrs. Shockey Lynnta Wiggons Mmes Maude McCann Paul Patterson H. J. Neptune Melvin McBee Tom McQuin Charles Weggint Cecil Storck James Haines Shirley Kober Bill Grogan Wayne Lea John Neptune Bob Benson Frank Bennett C.C. Bowman Vivian Johnson

Covered Dish Supper by North Valley Aid

A 7 o clock covered dish supper was hosted at Highland Park by the North Valley Ladies Aid. President Mrs. Glenn Eastburn led a short business meeting. The next gathering is August 16 at 7 p.m. at Highland Park with seven members 11 children and guests listed including Mr and Mrs Vern Lock Harley Roberts Tom Evans Kenneth Raney and Glenn Eastburn. Mrs Raney won the attendance prize.

Highland Park North Valley Ladies Aid Glenn Eastburn Vern Lock Harley Roberts Tom Evans Kenneth Raney

Friendly Club Plans August Meeting at Highland Park

The Friendly Club holds a covered dish dinner Thursday at 6 pm in Highland Park to honor Family Night. Officers elected include Mrs. Lee Sharp president and Mrs. Everett Faulkner vice president. Woman host, 227 S Western, will welcome members for the next meeting August 16 at 2 pm.

Highland Park Friendly Club Lee Sharp Everett Faulkner Ben Cunningham Richard Byers Sharp S. Western

The Center Ridge WSWS Lesson On Family Ties

Mrs. Carlson hosted the Center Ridge WSWS meeting with Mrs. Melvin Carlson presiding. Mrs. Dale Nelson led the lesson One Generation After Another as nine members one visitor and 14 children answered roll call with a Bible verse.

Center Ridge WSWS Melvin Carlson Dale Nelson Willard Carlson Glenn Stoll

Chanute Women Golfers Compete in Parsons SEK Meet

Twenty Chanute golfers joined 94 Southeast Kansas players at Parsons Country Club for a SEK golf meet. Chanute led team play with 17 points, totaling 66. Individual honours included Mrs. Robert Allen 79, Nancy Nelson 86, and Mrs. William Gray Jr. 87 in 18 holes, with A B C flight winners in 9 holes. Attendees include Mmes. Radford Broadwell Stevens Eltzholtz Porterfield Mills Ostrander Morris Truitt Allen Shook Gray Holman Hooker Nation Tabor and Misses Carson Nelson Schleicher Ashley.

Chanute Parsons Country Club Kansas Robert Allen Nancy Nelson William Gray, Jr Glen Shook W. C. Porterfield Coffeyville Country Club Chanute Country Club Mmes Ray Radford Charles Broadwell Carl Stevens Arthur Eltzholtz Dennis Mills Earl Ostrander Gene Morris Rex Truitt

Ever Ready 4-H Club Plans Fair Exhibit Tour

Ever Ready 4-H Club met at North Valley School with Leland Raney presiding. Hosts Florence Joyce and Gerald Roberts. Marie Raney acted as secretary. Roll call prompted plans for an exhibit with events slated August 1 and a tour August 2 at North Valley School. Program included a project talk Se-

Leland Raney North Valley School Florence Joyce Gerald Roberts Marie Raney Mary Lou Angleton

Community Exhibit Notes and Guest List From Meeting

The article lists activities on vegetables exhibit preparation with names James Watts Glenn Barnhart Diane Camp and Martha Angleton. Refreshments were served to 26 members and guests including Everett Barnhart Hershel Parsons Kenneth Raney Gary Stanley Lundine Fred Flottman Earl Barnhart Gerald Roberts Claudie Claude Camp Harold Watts Merle Raney Judy Flottman and Nancy Flottman.

James Watts Glenn Barnhart Diane Camp Martha Angleton Mmes Everett Barnhart Hershel Parsons Kenneth Raney Gary Stanley Lundine Fred Flottman Earl Barnhart Gerald Roberts Claudie Claude Camp Harold Watts Merle Raney Judy Nancy Flottman

NEW BACK INTEREST DRESS PATTERN 9069 FOR MISSES

The description highlights a dress with soft panel flare at the back contrasting a sleek sheath front. Emphasizes flattering fit and smart wearability. Pattern 9069 offered in Misses sizes 10 through 18, with size 16 needing 32 yards of 39 inch fabric.

Marian Martin

Slumber Party Attendance Reported for Local Club

Attendees listed include Mrs. Hempen, Mrs. Ralph Cohoe, Marilyn Chapman, Sharon Cohoe, Judy Clough, Linda Carlson, Medina David, historian Nancy Harris, scribe Dee Tabor, and property chair. The gathering followed a hamburger fry and a show with 25 initiates, 28 actives, and sponsor Mrs. Bus Wortman present.

Hem‘pen Ralph Cohoe Marilyn Chapman Sharon Cohoe Judy Clough Linda Carlson Medina David Nancy Harris Dee Tabor Bus Wortman

Cooking Classes Meet at Mrs Hempen Home

Two Buffalo Boosters cooking classes met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs W D Hempen. Members exchanged tips and planned upcoming demonstrations.

Buffalo Boosters W. D. Hempen

Bal Receipts Report Shows Varied April Totals

April receipts totaled 161,322.80 with multiple line items including 94,554.68 and 66,768.12 under separate accounts. The figure list also shows several smaller balances such as 58,315.13 37,226.32 80,457.94 and 169,763.08 plus 948.45 499.84 and 7,500.00 19,851.16 27,351.16.

Mrs. Pugh Hosts Big Creek Unit On Garment Lesson

The Big Creek HD Unit met at Mrs. Fred Pugh's home for the first lesson on foundation garments led by Mrs. Mur Osher and Mrs. Pugh. Plans were made to serve meals to the election board for the August 7 primary. The next meeting was scheduled for July 31 at Mrs. Osher's home.

Big Creek Fred Pugh Mur Osher Ross van Houten Savenburg Library

Formal Initiation By Sub Deb Club

The Sub Deb Club held a formal initiation ceremony and dinner in Tioga Ball Room with pink and green decor. Nancy Oyler, pledge queen, was announced and gifted. she will be crowned August 3 at the dance. President Nancy Nelson presided. former sponsor Mrs. Orville Hedges spoke on the History of Sub Debts. Officers elected: Alice McCune president, Sheila Bray vice president, Susan Francis secretary, Kay McMinimy treasurer.

Tioga Nancy Oyler Nancy Nelson Orville Hedges Alice McCune Sheila Bray Susan Francis Kay McMinimy

Modern Etiquette Answers at the Dinner Table

The guide explains removing fish bones at table by lifting with a fork then using fingers if needed without touching the fish. It notes a maid of honor should wear an afternoon frock for a wedding. It also states a woman should never take the aisle seat when attending a theater with a man. her escort sits there.

Global Briefs Highlight Plane Crash and Flood Disasters

A US Air Force C119 transport with four crew missing after plunging into inland sea near Ashiya Japan during a local flight. Severe floods in West Germany damage crops and livestock, with relief efforts aided by Allied forces. Dag Hammarskjold met with Ben Gurion in Jerusalem as regional talks continue. A Swiss excursion boat capsized on the Rhine with 10 missing. Indian Yugoslav Egyptian leaders urge Algeria freedom and nuclear ban. A Japanese court case and other international notes follow in Frankfurt.

Tokyo Japan Ashiya Air Base

U.S. Soldiers Given Suspended Sentences in Japan Pinball Parlor Incident

Four American soldiers await rotation home after a brawl in a Tokyo pinball parlor last September 4. They were given suspended sentences by a Japanese court, drawing protests in Congress over Americans being tried abroad. The piece notes the first U.S. service stations charged batteries for electric machines.

United States America U.S. Congress U.S

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Baptist WMS Bendex Colfax Baptists North Valley Aid The Local Health Department Meadow Gold Dairy Meadow Sweet Dairy Page Milk CO Mrs. Carlson City Treasurer's Quarterly Report Water Reserve Fund Electric Fund Electric Reserve Fund General Fund Wee Eweee Rae Nic Industrial Fund Ancient Memorial Park Civil Defense Fund Community Building Fund BR i Ae Wayne Umbarger Chastile Global Briefs West Germany West East Germany Jerusalem U. S Dag Hammarskjold David Ben-Gurion Golda Myerson U.N Buchs Switzerland Upper Rhine Brioni Yugoslavia India Egypt Algeria Tito Nasser Nehru Adriatic Maebashi Frankfurt Germany Bank OF Commerce Friendly Bank FDIC Christian Science Mary Baker Eddy Buick Riviera Jackie Qseason Mitchell Motor Co East Oak Chanute, Kansas
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