Clemans Leighton Wed in Kansas City
Carol A Clemans and Wallace R Leighton married at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Kansas City. Rev George Fitzsimons led a double ring mass as four Ft Leavenworth Army Band members played Haydn and originals.
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1968
Page
9
Carol A Clemans and Wallace R Leighton married at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Kansas City. Rev George Fitzsimons led a double ring mass as four Ft Leavenworth Army Band members played Haydn and originals.
Dear Ann Landers responds to readers about teen romance and driving safety. She notes laws against reckless driving and interferences, urges teens to cool it, and questions family dynamics when a daughter tolerates verbal abuse by a son in law.
Chanute Tribune staff and department heads listed with addresses and roles including publisher editor and advertising manager. The note outlines circulation and production staff along with office contact details for the Chanute Kansas newspaper.
Rates listed for Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson counties trade territory with one year ten dollars six months thirty five fifty three months three dollars twenty five cents one month one twenty five. Outside trade territory one year fifteen dollars six months eight dollars three months four thirty five one month fifteen dollars. Chanute post office boxholders one year fifteen dollars six months eight dollars three months four thirty. Chanute carrier one seventy a month payable in advance. Member Audit Bureau of Circulations. Associated Press rights noted.
The Neosho Valley Coin Club met in the Memorial building court room with 16 members. Vice President Jack Slater presided. prizes were won by Reba Jones Kenneth Daniels and Carl Burgess with door prizes going to Robert Martens and Carl Burgess. refreshments followed the session.
Kansas Republicans and Democrats prepare for state conventions with platform adoption and officer elections. Gov. Docking backs Norbert Dreiling for Democratic chair, while Rick Harman likely backs Don Concannon for Republican chair. Meetings run Aug 27 and Sept 7, with councils convening after district sessions.
Mrs. Floyd Naff hosted a 9 30 coffee for the First United Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service. Mrs. Noble Notestine presided as officers for the coming year were named: H W Lewis president Walter Poor treasurer John Gorton assistant treasurer Artl Holmes membership chairman Ava Russell received a WSCS pin. Duff Wagoner presented with A sell’s granddaughter pinning. Cross stitch cushions donated for the wedding. District meeting set for Oct 14.
Altoona layette shower hosted by the Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service honored Mrs Paul Troop and Kevin Ray, three months. Mrs Carl Stiles led games and Debra Linda and Patricia Russell helped with gifts. Mr and Mrs Troop announced the adoption of Kevin Ray. They also have adopted daughter Paula, two and a half. Troop is principal of Altoona High School.
Shirley Uden and Edd McCoy were honored with a wedding shower at Colfax Baptist Church Tuesday evening. The church featured flower baskets and pink decorations while Ruby and Maxine Erickson led devotions. The couple opened gifts with help from Marcia and Janet Uden. Virginia Madill and Susan Erickson served cake and punch to about 75 attendees.
Mr and Mrs I C Reece Thayer announce the engagement of their daughter Donna Sue to Billy D McMillen son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur L McMillen R J The bride elect is a Thayer High School graduate and Kansas State College of Pittsburg attendee She works as an industrial X ray technician for National Gypsum Co in Parsons McMillen is a Chanute High School graduate and attended Kansas State University He farms The wedding is planned for Sept 1 at Thayer Christian Church
Dear Heloise explains front fastening bras reduce back bulges and ease wearing. Adds a reader note about converting a back-fastened band to the front and stitching, along with other reader tips on pie storage and space-saving kitchen shelves.
Two circles of the Women st Society of Christian Service at Otterbein United Methodist Church held August meetings. Esther Circle met at Mrs Bessie Brady's home with 15 members and two guests. Lois Jackson led the lesson and devotions. refreshments by the hostess. Martha Circle met at the church annex with seven members and a guest. Grace Boman spoke on Africa aid. Mrs Frank Percy presided. refreshments by Mrs Percy.
E to ile Morgan addressed the Business and Professional Women's Club at the Tioga Hotel during a Wednesday dinner. The Chapman College teacher discussed World Campus Afloat with 500 yearly participants and was introduced by Mrs. Hazel Slane.
The Zion Lutheran Service Guild met Tuesday evening in the church basement with Mrs. Everett Olsonpresiding. Mrs. John Mein led devotions and the lesson titled God Isnt Dead was discussed. Fourteen members and Pastor Robert Greene attended. Mrs. Neal Nelson was hostess.
A meteorite known as the Basket Meteorite valued at $5,000 was stolen from the museum at Meteor Crater near Flagstaff. The Coconino County sheriff's office issued a nationwide bulletin for its recovery.
The 18th annual Lewis reunion gathered Sunday at McLachlen Park Thayer with a noon basket dinner. Attendees included Garlands Burdue and Glen Chanute Beulah Hight Johnnie Lewis Janet DeWeese Debbie Peggy Shelly Larry Sherry Betty Burdue and many others from Parsons Pittsburg Galesburg Lawrence Wichita Excelsior Springs Hepler Carson City Mich.
The Women’s Missionary Society of First Baptist met Wednesday in the educational building. Mrs. Hut chison led, program by Mrs. Umbarger and daughters Linda Umbarger and Mrs. Lamar Whit son on Table and The Cup. Dedication of the love gift was led by Mrs. Coble. Punch, cookies and mints were served to 24 by the Marjorie Sharp circle.
The notice lists August calendar items for Golden Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem at the Masonic Temple with a covered dish supper at 6 30 p m. Past Presidents LA to B of RT We Who Club meets at Sawyer Hall 1 30 p m. Wilson class at First Methodist Church 10 a m. Country Club Bridge 1 30 p m Scotch Foursomes 5 30 p m.
A reader quiz by Lavina Ross Fowler tests knowledge of biblical references including Nazirite vows, the mother of all living, and a Hebrew boy who rose to prime minister under Darius. Questions cite verses from King James and Douay versions with brief evaluative notes.
Fire Chief John Erickson reported that city canister collections through the fire department raised 110.71 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Funds will support orthopedic appliances medical exams and the group’s research program for muscular dystrophy victims.
The Vilas Homebuilders EHU held its annual picnic Sunday evening in the basement of Vilas Lutheran Church. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hutchison and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Meyers and Terry, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Adelgren, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Dorris, and two guests, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Olson.
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