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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1968
Page
3
A reader quiz by Lavina Ross Fowler lists questions about the Sea of Galilee alternative name, Miriam the singer, the hour of crucifixion, Bethesda pool location, and a verse about wealth in Timothy. It ends with scoring lines for correct answers.
A listing of upcoming events in Chanute and area from June 17 to June 18 includes meetings of the Amer ican Legion Auxiliary Rebekah Lodge and Ladies of Elks, plus club gatherings at various venues such as Memorial Building and Wigs Restaurant. Events cover social, service, and hobby groups with times ranging from afternoon to evening.
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Mrs. Carl Ranabargar of 1019 N Forest checked into St Francis Hospital Wichita Sunday for surgery set for Wednesday. A minor car accident occurred about 8 10 last night in a parking lot at 1716 S Santa Fe. Finley G Waterman Altoona backed into Lillard Parks 104 Gretchen driving through the lot.
Police were called to a residence at 6:35 pm yesterday after a fight broke out. Officers say a youth went to the home to take a girl for a motorcycle ride, the girl's father refused, and the youth struck him. Whether charges are filed will depend on a formal complaint.
Police responded to a prowler report at 10 55 PM and found three teenagers by themselves in the house. An unknown person shined a flashlight through the windows as a prank or attempt to frighten them.
Mrs Milo Myers R 2 hosted the session with Mrs Clemet White assisting. President Mrs Edgar Hutchison presided and reported on the district meeting and presented the unit's seal earned last year. The citizenship lesson was discussed.
Elaine Marie Rankin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy J. Rankin of 916 N. Steuben, is engaged to Tom G. Fulton of Iola. Both graduates of local high schools, the couple plans a August 4 wedding at First Church of God with honor by Mrs. Mark Wing.
Police cited Fred Felkins 60 of Elsmore for failing to yield after a two car crash at Cherry and Steuben around 5 05 PM yesterday. The 1958 Ford driven by Felkins and a 1966 Mustang owned and driven by Jesse Costulis 23 of 1310 N Kansas collided as Felkins tried to turn right. Felkins posted a 15 dollar bond. Osher car sustained 35 dollar damage and Costulis 200 dollar damage.
Mrs. Maye Barnett, 70, Humboldt, died after a short illness at Allen County Hospital Iola. Funeral at Humboldt United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Monday, Rev. Charles H. Minsch officiating. Burial Mt. Hope Cemetery Humboldt. James T. Hopper, 41, Wichita, formerly Chanute, died in Wichita. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Price Funeral Home Humboldt. Funeral 9 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Humboldt. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery Humboldt.
Fire destroyed a pump house a large oil tank and three houses at Phillips Pipe Line pumping station 19 miles north of Eureka Kansas. Four people were injured including 43 year old John Parman hospitalized with lacerations. three others treated and released.
A local guide highlights safe buying practices for consumers with tips on verifying sellers, avoiding scams, and recognizing trustworthy offers. The article emphasizes due diligence, researching reviews, and keeping records for purchases.
Eighteen players competed in Ladies Day Golf Thursday at the Country Club. Low gross went to Mrs Earl Ostrander, low putts to Mrs Glenn Shook, low net to Mrs Jeff Coots, with a three way tie for second net among Mrs Dean Haines Mrs Richard Cloke and Mrs Rodney Strohl, and the special event won by Mrs Fred Benson. Chairmen were Mrs Benson Mrs Cloke and Mrs Coots.
Rainbow EHU met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Rickerson at 622 S. Malcolm. Mrs. Frank Fackler presided, roll call on wedding day humor, dessert, and a citizenship article were shared. July 12 gathering planned with Mrs. Lewis Markmann at 219 N. Garfield.
Sixty two members and guests attended the Senior Citizens Club covered dish dinner and meeting in the Memorial Building. Women of the Westview Baptist Church hosted. Dr J R Hale gave invocation and spoke briefly. Myrtle Fletcher led flag salute. Burliegh Peterson and Harry Steeves led group singing. Julius Hawke performed Red River Valley on violin. Visitors included Mrs Pearl Rockhold and Mrs Nettie Ray.
EHU Peace and Progress Unit met Thursday evening with Mrs. Orlin Hoffman at 201 S. Central. Mrs. Marion Wise presided. reports covered a health workshop and a family life workshop. The group renewed its membership in the Neosho County Mental Health Association. Refreshments were served to 13 members and a guest. The next meeting is a July 11 picnic at Santa Fe Park.
Nancy Regier of Newton won the Kansas Women’s Golf Tournament by six strokes over Diane Wilson of Kansas City at Shawnee Country Club. Regier, 18, Arizona State student, finished 79 76 75 for 230. Wilson shot 80 76 80 for 296.
The Chanute Tribune lists staff positions including publisher Dwight McCreight and editor Wayne J. Smith. It details subscription rates for in and out of trade territory, Chanute post office boxholders, and Chanute carrier delivery. It notes AP membership and exclusive local news rights.
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