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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1961
Page
3
The Cottage Grove Ladies Aid schedules its annual picnic at the Santa Fe south shelter house for members and their families starting at 12 noon. A swimming party is planned for Thursday evening at the Municipal swimming pool for members.
Mary Elizabeth Mayer of 311 N Garfield is among four Kansas seniors to receive a $300 scholarship from the Grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She will be a senior at Pittsburg State College after earning the award for maintaining at least a B average and receiving college recommendation.
Sorghum Valley Grange met at the Grange hall with Bryan Burk presiding. Trooper Richard Smith of the State Highway Patrol spoke on highway safety, followed by a film and Q A. The Grange Youth Camp was announced for August 6 to 9 at Labette County 4H camp near Oswego, with Linda Burk and Lois Maxwell to represent. The county grange was postponed due to the Wilson County Fair July 27 to August 3. about 40 attended and refreshments were served.
Forty entrants competed in the annual tournament at the Country Club with Jean Ashley defeating Mrs. Bob Allen 76 to 76 for the top honor. Medalist was Mrs. Allen with 76. Winners span multiple flights and consolation rounds, led by Sheila Conn in the championship flight and Mrs. Don Elder as runner-up.
Thirteen Cub Scouts and their families attended Pack 100 events as part of a local scouting gathering highlighting community participation and youth activities led by Scout leaders.
Mrs Fern Lassman hosted a Tuesday gathering at her Humboldt home in honor of Mrs Albert Lassman of Denver a former Humboldt resident who will turn 89 in August. Assisting were Mrs Henry Lassman and Mrs Irene Savings. Dinner was served at noon with numerous family and friends in attendance.
Sheila Bray daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd K Bray Overland Park Kansas became the bride of K Kent Stewart son of Mr and Mrs C A Stewart Topeka at Village United Presbyterian church in Kansas City The Rev Robert Meneilly officiated The gown featured silk organza and taffeta with a princess line bodice and chapel sweep skirt A crescent bouquet of white roses stephanotis ivy and jewels was carried with a jeweled headpiece A reception followed and the couple will live in Overland Park
Ann Landers advises a mother overwhelmed by a boy's pet collection. She says to refuse the burden, noting many kids merely enjoy the idea of animals while parents shoulder the care and costs.
Pattern listing for a jumbo-knit blouse design by Alice Brooks promotes wearing with skirts or slacks and belted or loose. Includes pattern number 7447 and directions, with pricing in coins and mailing details through The Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept. NY postal box address and request for name, address, and pattern number.
The Rev. Alcuin Hemmen 49 will become president of St. Benedicts College Aug 1 announced by Rt. Rev. Cuthbert Mc Donald abbot of the college and chancellor. Hemmen has been dean since June 1 1958 and will succeed Rev. Brendan Downey who becomes director of the St. Lawrence Catholic Student Center at KU Aug. 15.
An AP wrap notes predictions on hemline shifts after the 1947 Dior New Look, recalling its impact and controversy. It recalls fashion leaders and critics debating whether skirts would stay long or fall to new lengths, amid varied opinions from designers, ministers, and governors.
The Rev. Claude E. Pittenger leads a summer sermon series titled Lets Go to the Mountains This Summer at the Church of the Nazarene. The first talk last Sunday explored Mount Ararat, the resting place of Noahs ark, and the series will cover Mount Moriah Sinai Carmel Calvary Olivet and other mountains from both testaments.
Randolph Churchill son of Sir Winston Churchill was granted a divorce on grounds of desertion by his wife Jane Hermione Churchill. The pair, married in 1942, have one daughter. The wife had alleged adultery in a prior petition dismissed. Churchill is a journalist writing for London newspapers.
U S disarmament negotiator John McCloy met Soviet chief disarmament representative Valerian Zorin for two hours at Spiridonovka Palace. No details of the discussions were disclosed.
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