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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1969
Page
3
A reader claims a family secret determines baby gender by which ovary releases the egg and by pregnancy posture. Ann Landers refutes and notes only conception determines sex. The letter also includes a second inquiry about an adult relationship and domestic expectations.
Heloise offers simple gift boxes filled with useful items for each generation. Mothers receive stamps and small essentials. fathers get tobacco or golf and fishing items. teens enjoy stamps, lipstick, magazines, and music. boys and girls share similar treats with gender tweaks. The letter includes home craft ideas and readers’ tips from Buffalo and beyond.
A bridal shower was hosted Thursday evening by Stark Friends Church women in the church basement for Virginia Enos who will wed Bob Hamilton of Chanute on June 25. Decorations featured pink streamers and a floral backdrop, with a lace-covered gift table and a bride doll. About 40 people attended.
Jeannette Kay Arthur and Ken Richard Malson wed in a Saturday afternoon ceremony at the First Baptist Church. The Rev Victor L Trower led a double ring rite as peach and white gladiolas lined the altar. Attendants wore peach gowns and the couple plan to reside in Wichita where the groom directs a youth sports camp.
Mr and Mrs Gail Malson hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner Friday night at the Country Club for their son Ken Malson and his bride elect Jeanette Arthur. Attendees included the brides parents Rev Victor L Trower and Barbara Sweet and numerous relatives from Parsons Plymouth Marysville Topeka Wichita Chanute and other towns.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a meeting after a covered dish dinner in the Memorial Building with Mrs Dorothy Rauhoff presiding. Reports on Poppy Day sales were given and plans made to entertain Kayettes and other helpers at the Aug 14 dinner in Santa Fe Park. Mrs E J Fox of Thayer joined as a new member. Fifty laprobes are prepared for Wadsworth Hospital in Leavenworth. The next sewing day is June 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the auxiliary rooms.
The Methodist Church Rachel Circle met Wednesday morning for its last session of the season. Hostess Mrs. R. D. Wilson at 210 South Allen welcomed 11 members and three guests Mrs. Ella Hanson Mrs. Charles Rhodes and Mrs. Duff Wagoner. Wagoner led the lesson reviewing the Kansas annual conference events from June 4 to 7.
The WSCS of Altoona United Methodist Church met at Mrs. Clark Frankenberg’s home Wednesday afternoon. President Mrs. George L. Staley led with hymn scripture and prayer. Plans were made for bridal showers and member birthdays. refreshments for 16 members and four guests followed.
A Saturday noon luncheon honored the bridal attendants of Jeannette Arthur at the Arthur family home 1009 S. Allen. Guests included Mrs. Robert Whyte Chanute Barbara Sweet Plymouth Mich Mrs. Doug Ricketts Kansas City Donna Link Wichita and others Sheila Bobalik Diana Ogden Wichita Kathy Caywood Raymond Kan Theresa Pickell and more attendees from Chanute Wichita and nearby areas.
Wednesday calendar lists Grant Avenue Baptist circles Dorcas Mrs Ralph Toland 218 N Lafayette 1 30 p m Hannah Mrs Esther Tiegreen 207 N Lafayette 1 30 p m Ruth Mrs Glen Shoc key 230 S Western 9 15 a m Foursquare EHU picnic United Presbyterian Women 2 p m Chanute Toastmasters Club Orc chid Buffet 6 30 p m
A lingerie bridal shower was given for Diane Schmeltz Thursday evening at the home of Sherry Stemple 216 N Franklin. The event featured white linen cloths, a white umbrella centerpiece, daisies around the punch bowl, and refreshments served by Mrs Jim Caldwell Mrs Dale Stemple and Sherry Stemple. Twenty four guests attended. Miss Schmeltz will marry John D Willcott Friday.
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