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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1963
Page
3
A 1963 Chanute Tribune column panel features Ann Landers answering readers on limp handshakes and candid social issues. Topics include telling a friend about a dead fish handshake, a man dating a widow with grown children, a daughter masking makeup, and a denial about wig use. The questions reveal social mores and guidance style of the era.
In Neosho County District Court Chanute, Kemp y Van Valey seeks judgment to own in fee simple Lots 17 18 19 20 Block 2 Judd's Second Addition Chanute and to quiet title against all defendants and unknown heirs or assigns. Pleading requires response by August 31 1963. Clerk: Merle Estes.
Neosho County Board of Commissioners met July 24 1963 to close and vacate a described road with a hearing set August 2 1963 at 730 PM. In probate court Neva G Yahns was appointed executrix of Clay R Knapp deceased with nine month creditor claims period. Balch Bailey attorney for executrix.
A list of six newborns with their parents and addresses. Sharon Gail McCune born July 21 to Dr and Mrs Larry McCune at 1308 West Fifth. Julie Leann Butts born July 19 to Elvin A and Mrs Butts. Peggy Susan Ward born July 20 to John Ward at Box 21 St Paul. Kent Randle born July 17 to Johnny L Hole at 628 West Main. Kevin Lynn Coyne born July 16 to Pat Coyne at Route 3. Irene Denise Ortiz born July 14 to Luis Ortiz at 1109 South Washington. All babies born at Neosho Memorial Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Frank Doll of 1530 S Highland celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on a Wednesday An old romance began July 24 1907 in Attica when Laura DeVore wed Frank Doll a Santa Fe telegraph operator and ticket agent Mrs Doll later taught school in the area They have lived in Chanute five years An open house for friends and neighbors was held at 1527 S Highland from 230 to 400 PM Cakes were baked by Mrs Roger Toomey Mrs Johannsen and Mrs Joe Brimey and many gifts and cards were received by the couple
The Pruitt Reunion was held Wednesday evening in Santa Fe Park with 44 people attending a picnic supper. Attendees included Oscar Pruitt El Dorado and many relatives from Kansas, Michigan, Oklahoma, and beyond including John L McGinnis Tulsa and Lt Col Pat McGinnis Washington.
The Church of the Nazarene hosts a Sunday school rally at 9:30 a.m. featuring five year old Lemuel Thuston announced by Rev. Claude E. Pittenger. Lemuel is son of Rev. and Mrs. Floyd Thuston, with four older Thuston children providing music. The pastor, Mr. Thuston, leads the Negro Church of God in Christ. Open to the public.
Mrs Lillie McCoy hosted the seven to three shift of nurses at Neosho Memorial Hospital with coffee and a dessert course on Wednesday afternoon at her home 1112 S Santa Fe. Guests included Clifford Peterson Jack Campbell Burl Crabtree Wayne Ruble Stanley Laughan Orville Swaney Fred Thielenhaus Francis McGuffey Dewey Maghe Larry Harris James Savings Lillian Marvin and Fred Petterson who presented a gift to the hostess.
Mrs. Joy Hill of Topeka, director of nurse education, met with Neosho Memorial Hospital trustees to set the clinical program for the Junior College LPN course. The 28 students will begin clinical training in October, splitting time between Neosho Memorial and Coffeyville Memorial Hospital. A tour showed a new classroom in the administration wing basement with lowered ceiling, new lighting, fresh paint, and planned air conditioning.
The City Recreation Commission hosts the eighth and final summer dance tomorrow night from 8 30 to 11 30 at the Launching Pad. Open to Senior High and Junior College students, free for club members. Past seven dances drew 631 attendees, about 90 per event, with a back to school dance planned for Aug 31. The dance floor will be sanded and sealed during August.
The Women’s Trans-Mississippi semifinals begin with Ruth White Miller, 43, of Los Alamitos Calif., facing Judy Bell, 26, Curtis Cup player from Wichita Kan., at noon CST. In the other bracket Carol Sorention, 20, from Arizona State University, and Barbara Fay White, 23, of Texas, compete.
Chanute Tribune reports on community happenings in Chanute Kansas with brief items across local events, politics, society, and notes from July 1963. Readers see city updates, upcoming schedules, and brief notices from area organizations.
The Bound to Win Class of the Evangelical United Brethren church met at the church annex Tuesday morning at 9 50. A breakfast of rolls fruit cup and coffee was served by the hostesses Mrs Edna Strohm Mrs Mayme Hamilton and Miss Grace Boman. Mrs E A Pauli gave the invocation. Mrs Della Bailey led in a testimonial for the devotions. Mrs Burrell Howell gave the lesson reading the article What Shall We Do About the Downward Trend. Prayer was offered by Mrs Bessie Lehman. Mrs Frank Percy presided at the business session and Mrs Robert Catlon gave reports. Mrs Harry Byers took pictures of the 22 members who attended.
New York Governor Nelson A Rockefeller will attend the Bohemian Club annual encampment for men only on the Russian River. He will be guest of James B Black Sr chairman of the executive committee of Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev attended an Indian Embassy luncheon in Moscow in honor of Indira Gandhi, daughter of Indian Prime Minister Nehru, highlighting cordial ties between the two nations.
London AP report says Congo Prime Minister Adoula invited Prime Minister Macmillan to visit the Congo at a convenient time. Adoula’s four day Britain visit aimed to mend Anglo Congo relations strained by the Katanga rebellion.
Mrs. Carl Haight hosted a birthday party at 527 S. Evergreen for granddaughter Patricia Jenkins of Kansas City who turned eight. Guests included Judy Haight Mary Ann Scott Peggy Scott Mark Haight David Haight Joe Morris and Joe Jenkins Jr. Assistants were Mrs. Paul Haight and Mrs. Bertha Rowe.
The Federal Reserve Board approved a rise from 3 to 3.5 percent in the discount rate for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, effective today. The move brings the rate to 3.5 percent at all twelve banks, with similar increases already approved for the other eleven banks in recent days. The discount rate is the charge member banks pay to borrow from the Fed.
Vicki Bodine daughter of Mrs Richard J Munger of Fredonia wed John Gregory Schultz son of Mr and Mrs Ebur Schultz of Chanute in a candlelight ceremony at First Methodist Church Fredonia Rev Lloyd Rising officiated Bride wore white eyelet dress with belt and veil bouquet of pink rose buds Maid of honor Nancy Dunham Erie Best man Cecil Deal Osawatomie After a short Ozarks honeymoon couple to 415 W 8th Pittsburg She is a 1961 Fredonia High School graduate and member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Pi Kappa Delta He will be a Pittsburg State College senior majoring in business administration Also notes a pan frying tip suggests using about a cup of fat for a 10 inch skillet.
Social calendar note lists Methodist Kum Dubbie Class picnic at Highland Park at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 1963. Attendees and activities not detailed.
London police stormed the Inner Temple seizing a vanful of allegedly pornographic books and pictures, aiming to press charges. Five detectives spent an hour loading the crates as prosecutors hinted imminent action. the precinct is famed for centuries old legal activity and divorce and criminal law work.
Lana Laverne Herbold daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Herbold Panama City Florida married Richard George Johnson son of Mrs Violet Johnson Santa Ana California on July 15 at the Tyndall Air Force Base chapel in a double ring ceremony officiated by Captain George Norsworthy The couple will depart October 1 for a three year tour in Germany The bride is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs H J Rauhoff and great granddaughter of Mrs Agnes Summers
The Rural Homemakers Home Demonstration Unit met Thursday afternoon in the north shelterhouse at Santa Fe Park. Eight members and twelve children attended. Mrs. William Dean presided and opened with the Neo sho County Creed. Roll call cited a book read. Bill and Steve Lopeman gave an illustrated safety lesson followed by a true false recreation quiz. The next meeting will be a picnic at noon on August 15 at the north shelterhouse in Santa Fe Park.
The National Assembly overrode a Senate vote to approve the government's antistrike bill for a second time. The measure becomes law, requiring unions to give five days notice before striking in government operated public service industries.
A boat carrying pilgrims across a lake to a monastery capsized on Thursday in Agrinion Greece. Police say 20 people drowned and only two survived in the disaster linked to a saint's festival.
An Israeli army spokesman called Cairo's report that UAR fighters shot down an Israeli plane over the Sinai Desert a lie. The denial comes amid ongoing fighting in the region and follows the Tuesday incident.
The British Commonwealth Caribbean territories conference ended Thursday night with a plea to the United States to increase aid for regional development projects. The appeal highlights needs in infrastructure and economic growth across member states.
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