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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1955

Page

3

Nancy Byers Betrothed in Chanute Engagement

Mrs. Dorothy Byers announces the engagement of Nancy Louise Byers to Lloyd W. Drybread Jr. Nancy is a Chanute High School senior employed by Southwestern Bell. Lloyd is a Santa Fe Railroad employee. both families from Chanute with the wedding date to be set.

Nancy Louise Byers Lloyd W. Drybread Jr Dorothy Byers Drisdell N. Garfield Nancy Louise L. W. Drybread Miss Byers Chanute High School Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Pittsburg State College Santa Fe Railroad

Wedding Rehearsal at Myers Home Hooks Local Guests

Mr and Mrs Henry W Myers host a dinner tonight at 419 West Oak ahead of their daughter Mary Ann's wedding rehearsal to Tyler J Kneeland at St Patrick's Church on Thursday. Guests include Rob ert Boyer Linda and Mike Helts Joplin and other relatives from Kansas City Pittsburgh Coffeyville and Burbank with the Rev Peter Finnegan attending.

Henry W. Myers W. Oak Mary Ann Tyler J. Kneeland St. Patrick's Catholic Church Robert F. Boyer Linda Mike Melva Helts Kansas City J. D. O'Donnell Greg. Joplin W. Frank Reynolds Sara Jane Ann Burbank Calif Mark W. Reutzel Pittsburgh Gene Manley Christine Charles Coffeyville Ellen Fiottman Gesena Korphage Philip Brazen W. S. Reynolds Pat Mike Myers Peter Finnegan

Chanute Women Golfers Win SEK League Match

Chanute team members Jean Ashley Mrs Frank Gibson and Mrs E O Morris led with 124 points in SEK league play at Parsons Katy course Katy players earned 10 points and Parsons Country Club 43 points Miss Ashley was medalist with an 82 and Mrs Ray Radford also won a ball for second

A. Flite Chanute Judy Ashley Mmes Carl Stevens Jay Tabor Charlies Broadwell Independence Country Club Fort Scott Pittsburg Parsons Country Club Coffeyville Independence Elks Course Jean Ashley Frank Gibson E. O. Morris Women's Golf Association Parsons Katy Course Katy Miss Ashley Ray Radford

Strawberry Doily Crochet Pattern Sketch

Crochet this strawberry design doily with lace center in bright colors. Pattern 7335 offers two sizes, about 12 and 17 inches, using No 30 mercerized cotton for a fresh summer look.

Alice Brooks

Pattern Ordering Note for 1955 Needlecraft Catalogue

Instructions request twenty five cents per pattern plus fifty cents for first class matting. Mail to The Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept. New York NY. Include name address zone and pattern number. Order catalogue with knitting crochet embroidery and toys. Send two percent for a copy.

Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York St N.Y Alice Brooks

Big Creek WSCS Meeting at Church

Big Creek WSCS met all day at the church on Tuesday for quilting and a missionary lesson. New pastor Rev Gene Taylor and family were welcomed along with visiting members and a window shower planned for Mr and Mrs Richard Reighardt on June 18.

Big Creek Jess Gilmore George Wright United Nations Clyde Russell Unesco Richard Reighardt Mmes Luke Lassey Wilbur Switzer Cyril Roberts

40th Anniversary Of OES Chapter At Masonic Temple

The 40th anniversary of Hulda Parker chapter OES was observed at a meeting in Masonic Temple. Mrs. Dave Petterson, a 50 year member, received a gift and was escorted to secretary, with talks by WM C Vincent McCune and WP R D Churchill. Four petitions, flag program, and a St. John’s gift to the Masonic Home in Wichita highlighted the event. Fifteen members attended.

Hulda Parker OES Masonic Temple Dave Petterson Eastern Star C. Vincent McCune R. D. Churchill Mariam Leatherman Ralph Fleming Fred Heinze Sam Willis E.R. Parr Charles T. Taylor Hazel Slane America Wichita P. H. Taylor Roy S. Gibson Mmes Ben Hupp Cora Vance Elsie Cartwright W. S. Kessinger Cheslie McConnell Palmer Forslund Petterson Lucy Ge

Gamble Family Reunion Held in Humboldt Park

Descendants of William A. and Cora A. Gamble gathered at Community Park in Humboldt for a Sunday reunion. A gift marked the 35th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Woosley. Guy C. Gamble was elected president and Mrs. James Speet secretary, with plans to meet biannually each August in Humboldt.

William A Cora A. Gamble Humboldt J. H. Woosley Guy C. Gamble Kansas City Kas James Speet Arkansas City

Mrs Hincha to Attend Seventh-day Adventist Congress

Nearly 2,000 delegates will gather in Kansas City June 21 to 25 for the Laymen's Congress of the Seventh-day Adventist church. Mrs Elme Hincha of Chanute will represent the local Adventist Church, joining delegates from across the United States and Canada to learn how to teach and preach salvation through Jesus Christ.

Kansas City Elme Hincha Evergreen Chanute Adventist Church United States Canada Jesus Christ Kenneth ¥. Eager Chanute Seventh-day Adventist Church

Hillcrest 4-H Club nails contest rewards health project

In a Hillcrest 4-H health project contest members collected old nails. Donald Janssen won first prize with 243 pounds, receiving expenses paid to Rock Springs camp. Pat Johnson took second with 191 pounds, Eugene McClure 30 pounds third, and Tommy Thurman 19 pounds fourth.

Hillcrest 4-H Club Donald Janssen Rock Springs Camp Pat Johnson Eugene McClure Tommy Thurman

New Sub-Deb Pledges Attend Dress Meeting

New Sub-Deb pledges gathered at Mrs. Dean Foster's home for a dress meeting. Pledge activities themed around Davy Crockett were planned with Betsy Hunt presiding and Rosemary Nation named active. Sponsors assisted with punch and cakes, followed by a slumber party at Teen Center.

Dean Foster Dee Anne Tabor Nancy Harris Karine Bowman Ann McCall Carol Shook Jeannene Meyer Nancy Fletcher Medina David Pat Olive Virginia Jennings Evelyn Dormois Judy Martin Phyllis Gray Laura Lee Redden Evelyn Chickadonz Davy Crockett Betsy Herbert Fox Mrs Wortman Margaret Ann Hollenshead Janice Greve Miss Hunt

Morris caps Ladies Day golf with 47 medal score

Mrs Morris was medalist with 47 at Ladies Day golf Tuesday at the country club. Marjorie Cook won for low score on odd holes tied with Mrs Montague and Mrs Hooker, while Mrs Gray Jr. tied with Miss Cook for low score on even holes. Mrs Montague chaired the event and Mrs Wood will chair next Tuesday.

E. Q. Morris Marjorie Cook Fred Montague F. G. Hooker William M. Gray Jr Miss Cook Montague C. A Wood

Flag Day Featured at Ladies of the Grand Army meeting

A Flag Day program was featured during a Tuesday afternoon meeting of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic held in Memorial.

Pattern Orders for Marian Martin Mail

Instructions request thirty five centa in coins for pattern add ons and test class matting. Send to Marian Martin at Thehannie Tribune Pattern Dept New York New York with address zone size and style number.

Marian Martin Thehannie Tribune West 18Th St New York N.Y

Visitors return from St Louis as Ostrum family plans move

Mrs. Raymond Pierpont flew in from St. Louis to visit her daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Dean Ostrum and their children who are moving to Dallas today. Park Myers entertained Sunday evening with Bernard Myers of Niagara Falls New York and Sister Frances Mary of El Paso Texas among others at the gathering. Mrs. Wayne Dennis from Longmont Colorado is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bailey at 115 S. Ashby.

Raymond Pierpont St. Louis Dean Ostrum Dallas Park Myers Bernard Myers Niagara Falls N. Y Frances Mary el Paso Tex John Myers Julia Myers Henry Myers Ed Myers Etta Crane Bud Kneeland James Crane Gerald Clare Frances Myers Wayne Dennis Longmont Colp Roy Bailey S. Ashby

Dance Capades of 1955 Presented by Lasater School of Dance

Mrs. Robert E. Hosack presents Lasater School of Dance students in Dance Capades of 1955 at 7 30 Thursday night in Memorial auditorium. The show includes Congo Mania a Hawaiian number a modern jazz ballet and other acts in colorful costumes makeup by Mallory Rogers Whitworth Cavins with about 80 students from Chanute Humboldt Yates Center Iola Petrolia Buffalo Moran Benedict Earlton and Arkansas City.

Robert E. Hosack Lasater School of Dance Memorial Auditorium Mmes Don Mallory Russell Rogers Ruth Whitworth Harold Cavins Chanute Humboldt Yates Center Iola Petrolia Buffalo Moran, Benedict Earlton Arkansas City

Ladies Aid meeting at Christian church hosts sewing plans

Savonburg hostesses led a Ladies Aid session with singing scripture and prayer. Members discussed sending clothing to an Oklahoma missionary, shared a birthday gift, and served a plate lunch to 15 members and three children.

Savonburg Raymond Gatewood Harold Smith Ladies Aid Society Christian Church Mabel Battershell C. R. Harlow Oklahoma Jean Minnich

Udall box to be included at Cottage Grove school meeting

A special meeting at Cottage Grove school will place the Udall box on the agenda. During recreation period a songfest of old time songs was featured. In Earleton the Rev James L Buckles and Mrs Buckles were welcomed as new WSWS members at a Tuesday afternoon EUB church session led by Mrs Julius Hawke. Mrs F F Chicadonz read the scriptures and delivered a lesson titled Go Tell It Above the Noise. She reviewed The Boy With the Busy Walk and reports were given by secretaries during the business portion. Mrs Buckles offered the closing prayer.

Cottage Grove School Earlton James L. Buckles WSWS Eub Church Julius Hawke F. F. Chickadonz

Social Calendar for June 16 1955

Friendship club at 620 W Pine hosted by Mrs Roscoe Young at 1 30 WSCS prayer group led by Mrs Neilie Walker at 509 Highland at 9 30 Friendly club gathering with Mrs Wesley Thompson at 3 00 2 pm

Friendship Club Roscoe Young W. Pine WSCS Neilie Walker Highland Friendly Club Wesley Thompson R

How to make a palatable drink and stain removal tips

A reader asks for drink making and stain removal tips. Directions include boiling sugar in water, adding pineapple and lemon juice, cooling, straining, and diluting with iced water. For ink stains a ammonia turpentine mix is recommended and cucumber juice to cleanse vegetable stains from hands.

Language Quiz: sentence errors pronunciation and spelling

The items ask three questions about English: 1 Identify errors in the sentence about contents, contract number and nowhere. 2 Provide the correct pronunciation of myrrh. 3 Choose the misspelled word from Metaphor and menolated.

Vestige and diction puzzle notes

A list defines vestige as a trace or sign left by what is lost. It asks for a word beginning with ind that means to secure against loss, which is indemnify. The set includes pronunciation hints and examples and notes omitting out and nowhere.

Escape Barred Convicts Hold Foreman in Michigan Prison

Three long term inmates at Southern Michigan Prison seized a stamping plant foreman as a hostage last night and attempted to flee via a sewer tunnel once used by 13 convicts who escaped last December. After four hours the men surrendered. Foreman George Clark was unharmed.

Jackson, Mich Southern Michigan Mike Gisondi George Patskan Edward Robinson George Clark

Modern Etiquette In Theaters And Social Hosting

A column answers etiquette questions on eating popcorn during films and avoiding noisy wrappers. It notes theater concessions are standard but urges quiet snacking. It also covers who pays bridge tolls for auto guests and host use of a tea cart to move dishes.

Robinson Auto Supply Opens on W Main

A new Robinson Auto Supply store is listed at 27 West Main with phone line 2530 offering automotive parts and accessories to local customers.

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