Wilson-Raccagno Vows in Porterville Church
Betty Anne Wilson and Carl Anthony Raccagno wed in Porterville church in a double ring ceremony. Attendants wore orchid and blue gowns, bridesmaids carried carnations, and a four tier cake topped the reception. The couple will reside in Kansas City after the groom reports to Scott Field Illinois for Air Force duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Anne Wilson
Forrest Wilson
Lavonburg
Carl Anthony Raccagno
Tony Raccagno
Kansas City
Porterville Church
Darrell Patton
la Vonne Dahlstrom
Jim Wilson
Viola Dolloff
Cora Whelan
Marilyn Wilson
Vicki Raccagno
Miss Wilson
Raccagno
Scott Field
Ill
Air Force
Tony Racecagno
Tony Raccagno Jr
Vicki
Antoinette
Tina Raccagno
Kathleen
Parsons
Virgil Holding
Judy
Pamela Marve
St. Paul
E. F. Disney
Chanute
Alice Brooks Needle Craft Catalogue 1955 Order Offer
Advertises the 1955 Alice Brooks Needle Craft Catalogue with pages of knitting crochet embroidery iron ons toys and novel ties. Costs 25 cents for a copy noted as a wonderful book to tempt buyers to order every design included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brooks
Baptist Publications Featured at WMS Meeting
Mrs. Willard Cleaver directed the Wednesday afternoon Women’s Missionary Society session at First Baptist Church. A playlet Baptist Publications was staged with participants including Mrs. Floyd L. West and Miss Laura Lee Redden. Plans were made to donate to a church in Osaka Japan. A love gift was sealed with a poem and a prayer. Circle 2 hosted refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Cleaver
Woman's Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Baptist Publications
Mmes
Floyd L. West
B. F. Wyatt
Ed Zastrow
Laura Lee Redden
Judith Cleaver
Deedra Lucas
Jerry Redden
Gilbert Gray
Osaka
Japan
Everett Wiles
William Templeton
J. T. Ansell
Circle 2
Junior T. Fritz
Moffatt Family Reunion Held at EUB Church
A Moffatt family reunion gathered Sunday at the EUB church with attendees from Chanute Benedict Mission Stillwater Osage City Wichita Neodesha Buffalo and others. Participants included Mr and Mrs Wilbur Moffatt Mr and Mrs Darrell Nelson Mr and Mrs Dale Nelson Mr and Mrs Willard Carlson and many related families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffatt
Eub Church
Steve Moffatt
Charlie Nelson
Wilbur Moffatt
Darrell Nelson
Dale Nelson
Willard Carlson
Chanute
Marion Vaughn
Mariann
Linda
Philip Wing
Scarlett Mark
Carolyn
Benedict
Karl Hull
Laurel Ruth
Wally
Mission
Clifford Nantz
Kansas City
Steve
Beth Hanold
Stillwater
Okla
Robert Nantz
Osage City
Tom Moffatt
Wichita
John Denney
Neodesha
Wallace Moffatt
Buffalo
Fruit of the Spirit at Grant Avenue Baptist WMS Meeting
The Grant Avenue Baptist Women Missionary Society presented Fruit of the Spirit at the church on Wednesday afternoon. Participants included Mmes A L Pogue Esther Erickson James Covert Roy Dixson Joe Thurman and Marcia Sandberg performed Canzonetta. Mrs Glenn W Shockey presided with devotion by Mrs Ralph Toland and coffee hostesses were Mrs John Mathis Mrs A E Anderson and Rudolph Sandberg Forty three members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Avenue
Roy Dannelley
Glenn W. Shockey
Leo Cox
Dannelley
Mmes
John Mathis
A. E. Anderson
Rudolph Sandberg
Odense School District Holds Second Reunion
The Odense School District 38 held its second reunion with a noon basket dinner and an afternoon program led by Mrs. W. E. Johnson. The event voted to become an annual affair with Gladys Nelson and Bud Butts arranging next year’s program for the last Sunday in May. Numerous attendees listed from Independence to Washington, D. C., plus local families from Iola, Halfway, Chanute, Erie, Tulsa, Wichita, and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odense
W. E. Johnson
Gladys Nelson
Bud Butts
H Nelsong
Independence
Rudolph Overgard
Homer Cation
Ethel Porter
Humboldt
Darrell Houk
Lawrence
LaVon Wise
Mmes
Lydia Peck
Selma Castater
Hannah Berglund
Bertha Griffitts
Iola
Jack McClain
Halfway
Minnie Dooley
Kansas City
Warren Ludlum
Chanute
Andy Roberts Erie
James Stazig
Washington, D. C
Oliver Johnson
Tulsa
Patricia
Patrick
Phillip Riley
Wichita
Lavenburg
Elsmore
Gladys
John
Verle
Nelson D. A. Gawronski
Mabel
Fred Manson
Arline Johnson
Mmes Eunice Nyman
Deloris Wood
Anna Cation
Esther Ericson
Olga Palet
Charles Braden
Skip
Jack
Grace Chapters Elect Officers
Grace Episcopal church auxiliary in Sawyer hall elected new officers at a Wednesday meeting. Mrs. C A Gafney was named vice president and Mrs. Joe Balch treasurer while L C Munger and Kenneth Wright became leaders of St. Mary’s and St. Margaret’s chapters. Mrs. Gough will serve a second year as president and Mrs. Larry Wilson continues as secretary. Others assume office in January with nominating committee members named. Coffee hosts included Mrs. F E Sales and Mrs. Roy Wiggans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Sherman Jr
Grace Episcopal Church
Sawyer Hall
William E. West
Sherman
Charles Henshall
Dean Gough
C. A. Gafney
Joe Balch
L. C. Munger
St. Mary's
Kenneth Wright
St. Margaret’s
Benedict-A community shower honors Arline Miller
A Friday night shower at the Methodist church annex celebrated Arline Miller, bride elect of Kenneth Guenther. About 60 attended as gifts were opened, with Carol Shoaf packing a pillow for the gift ribbon. The wedding is set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Smith
Christine Beck
April Ann
June Medved
Mmes
Eugene Long
Glen Hoffman
J. W. Smith
F. W. Crites
Charles Ropp
Thornburg HD May Meeting Led by Mrs Rolllins
Mrs H M Rollins hosted Thornburg HD unit May meeting with Virginia Wiltse as co host. Thirteen members and guest Mrs Duane Beard and two daughters attended. Lesson on Good Grooming by Mrs Carroll Folger and Mrs Philip Wing. UNESCO report by Mrs Ralph Russell. Recreation led by Mrs Walter Bradford. Roll call answered Embarrassing moment. Discussion on roadside community project in township. Attendees reviewed district meeting highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornburg
H. M. Rollins
Thornburg HD
Virginia Wiltse
Duane Beard
Carroll Folger
Philip Wing
Unesco
Ralph Russell
Walter Bradford
Lawrence Kuntz
Visitors plan morrow trip to York Pennsylvania
Albuquerque guests Mr and Mrs Alman Mize and Bob travel to visit her sister and husband Mr and Mrs R L Beach in York PA after staying with Mrs Roy Noyes. Herschel Landon of Mattoon IL arrived for a visit with cousin Mrs H M Kemmerer. C G Dorst Salina returned home after a four day visit with brother Dana Dorst. Martha Finney returns from Houston after visiting sister Janis Finney over the holiday weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alman Mize
Bob
Albuquerque
R. L. Beach
York
Roy Noyes
W. Main
Herschel Landon
Mattoon
Ill
H. M. Kemmerer
C. G. Dorst
Salina
Dana Dorst
Martha Finney
Houston
Janis Finney
Social Calendar for Friday June 3 1955
Local schedule lists Scotch Foursomes at the Country Club in the afternoon, Dorothea L Dixtent of DUV at Memorial Building to speak at 2 30, LS of B of LF E, and Odd Fellows hall in the evening. Mrs W E Wilson leads a Methodist church class sewing from 10 to 4 with sack lunch provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Dorothea L. Dixtent
Memorial Building
LF & E
Odd Fellows Hall
W. E. Wilson
Methodist Church
BASIC BEAUTY dress pattern promotes flattering eight gore skirt
Marian Martin Oh features a new line that shapes the figure with an eight gore skirt. The pattern 9295 for Misses' sizes 12 through 20 promises a waist flattering fit and versatile wear from daily casual to dance dress. Size 16 requires 4 yards of 35 inch fabric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Martin
Pattern Order Request from Marian Martin
A pattern order directs sending thirty five cents plus five cents per pattern to Marian Martin via The Chanute Tribune Pattern Dept. at 232 West 18th St New York NY 10011. Include full name address zone size and style number for each pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept
P.O. Bex
Old Chelsea Station
New York
Marian Martin
Chanute Tribune
West 18Th St
N.Y
Woven-With-Metal Wall Paint Brings Brocade Texture
A new paint available in local stores allows wall coverage to echo subtle woven with metal decor. Using a twin roller it yields shimmering patterns that resemble fabric designs while drying flat and easy to clean. Ten color designs cover modern to traditional styles, and application is simple.
Beulah Fishermen Mark Ladies Night for Smelt Dipping
In Beulah Michigan fishermen crown Thursday as ladies night for smelt dipping. They roped off 100 yards of Cold Creek for exclusive use by women to harvest millions of smelt from Great Lakes streams each spring. Smelt are dipped by bucket net and tub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah
Mich
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Great Lakes
Modern Etiquette Answers On Handshakes And Weddings
The guide discusses whether women should shake hands during introductions and notes it is optional based on personal preference. It states home weddings commonly have two bridesmaids plus a maid of honor, though some have none. Gift ideas for godparents include a silver mug, feeding spoon, or money for a bank account. It advises asking before returning a borrowed book and clarifies who should send wedding invitations when a bride elect’s parents divorce.
Friendly Thimble Club Meets Mrs Merle Simmons
Friendly Thimble club met at Mrs Merle Simmons home on Wednesday afternoon. Seven members attended with Mrs Ed Braschler presiding and Mrs Warren Stratton giving the devotions. After games refreshments were served and a door prize awarded to Mrs Braschler. A birthday dinner was planned for June 15 with Mrs Stratton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Simmons
Ss. Steuben
Thimble Club
Ed Braschler
Warren Stratton
Braschler
Local Visitors and Bible School Activities Reported
Shaw Glen Tallman teaches at Cha nute Bible school. Guests include Hamid Young and Byron Stewart from Wichita staying with Fred and Edna McGowen. Everett and Lee McGowen, Marion Edwards of Erie also visiting. Manns and Schlects in Topeka to visit James Mann at the veterans hospital. Marvin Gearhart and others listed.
Family and friends visit Gearhart and relatives
The passage lists many visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gearhart and other relatives including Mrs. Gene Dixon and Ronnie, Will Hamm, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Anderson of Galena, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Mann and Kay of Copan, and the Manns, indicating a busy family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Charles Gearhart
Gene Dixon
Ronnie
Will Hamm
Charley Anderson
Galena
Alva Mann
Kay
Copan
G. C. Mann
Marilyn and Joe Have Another Date
New York reports Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio dated again last night. They say they are just friends and do not plan to remarry, after their October divorce. DiMaggio escorted Monroe to a preview of The Seven Year Itch and hosted a birthday party for her in Midtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marilyn
Joe
Miss Monroe
Pleasant Weather Prevails Across Much of Nation
The Associated Press reports generally pleasant weather across the country with wet spots and thunderstorms in the central regions from Minnesota to northern Texas. Some funnel clouds appeared in Kansas and Oklahoma but no tornadoes were reported while rain lingered in parts of Montana Wyoming and southeastern Idaho. Warmth spread from the Rockies to the Atlantic coast with cooler conditions in the Rockies and Southwest and Bryce Canyon Utah recorded 26 while Key West Florida reached 78 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Minnesota
Texas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Mississippi River
Midwest
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
North Atlantic
Rockies
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain
Southwestern
Bryce Canyon
Utah
Key West
Fla
Woman Killed by Own Doberman Pinscher Dogs
A 64-year-old woman was found dead on a beach near her Toms River summer cottage. State police say her two Doberman pinschers, a male and a female, turned on her and killed her, leaving her left arm and shoulder mauled as the dogs frantically roamed the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toms River
N.J.P
Winifred W. L. Bacon
Pemerton woman dies from dog bite hemorrhage autopsy
Coroner Anderson King ruled the death a massive hemorrhage caused by dog bites. Mrs. Bacon of Pem berton had one dog for four years and the other for two. County authorities impounded the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson King
Kansas Tax Collections Head For New High
The State Commission of Revenue and Taxation reports Kansas tax receipts for the first 11 months of the fiscal year at 110,168,897, within four million of the record with one month remaining. May receipts totaled 13,452,530, nearly two million above May 1954, with sales tax at 39,935,688 for 11 months up 7.7 percent and income tax at 15,140,755 up 3.3 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
State Commission of Revenue and Taxation
Kansas
Galena City Appointments Questioned by Attorney General
The Democrat controlled Galena city council is asked by Attorney General Harold R. Fatzer to explain why it has bypassed the mayor's recommended appointees for city attorney marshal and street commissioner. A Galena citizens group seeks action in the interest of good government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Galena
Atty
Harold R. Fatzer
Republian
Ralph J. Baker
Fatzer
Malone Named Consultant for Kansas Revenue Study
Paul Malone director of the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Kansas has been employed as consultant to the Legislative Council committee studying the state's revenue system in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Paul Malone
Bureau of Business Research
University of Kansas
Legislative Council
AR Pan Ex advertised relief for arthritis in Chanute ad
An old classified style advertisement claims AR Pan Ex eases arthritis and rheumatic pain with a money back guarantee. It urges readers to visit MeCune Drug Store at 105 West Main in Chanute Kansas for a trial and relief from sciatic neuritis and neuralgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecune Drug Store
W. Main Chanute, Kan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Wilson
Leon Richwine
Shirley Morgan
Kitty Bertoncin
Kermit Dahlstrom
Guy Clark
Chester Ludlum
Loretta Ann Smith
George H. Smith
Stark
Saint Mary's Hospital School of Nursing
Loretta Academy
WMS
Sears
Grace Chapters
Shaw
Malone
Litwin
Price
W. L. Douglas
Chanate
Mons
E. Main
Charles O. Pillot
Chanute, Kas
Ytton
Ladies’ Wranglers
Stocktons
Frontier Regulars
GRLS
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