Language holds sway over judgments in dialect and education
Steven Chandler, former Chanute resident now a UT Austin doctoral student in psycholinguistics, argues that language bias shapes opinions of intelligence and education. He recalls teaching English abroad, notes British English accents can hinder U S students, and emphasizes how spelling and dialect influence communication and attitudes.
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Steven Chandler
Chanute
University of Texas, Austin
Chandler
Miles Rickart
Chanute High School
Willbur Chandler
Kansas
John F. Kennedy
Saudi Arabia
United States
U.S
VFW Auxiliary Plans Chanute High School Reunion Event
The VFW Auxiliary Cecil J. Meeker Post 1654 will serve the Chanute High School Class of 1967 reunion at the post. The auxiliary approved a $50 donation to the Chanute Avenue of Flags and draped the charter in memory of Clara Graham who died recently. Reports from Wichita department convention cited auxiliary achievements.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Cecil J. Meeker
Chanute High School
Chanute Avenue of
Clara Graham
Wichita
Surprise 25th Anniversary Honored at Home
Mr and Mrs John N Haugsness were surprised at a home party by their children Craig Emporia Sean and Jeff for the 25th anniversary The event occurred Saturday at 517 S Evergreen with 20 guests A two tier cake bore a silver emblem and vows were renewed Tuesday at St Patrick s Catholic Church
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John N. Haugsness
S. Evergreen
Craig Haugsness
Emporia
Sean
Jeff
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Pittsburg Speaker Louis Emerson to Address Chanute Chapter
Pittsburg leader Louis Emerson, president of the Pittsburg Full Gospel Fellowship, will speak to the Chanute Chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Six Bulls Restaurant. Dinner at 7 p.m. is optional with reservations by Saturday at 431-3310. Emerson, a machine shop owner who turned to Christianity through a radio ministry after illness, has helped organize three other chapters.
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Louis Emerson
Pittsburg
Chanute Chapter
Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship
Six Bulls
Emerson
Full Gospel Fellowship
Jesus
Wedding Bells Ring for Nancy Nelson and Kevin Gormley
Nancy Nelson and Kevin Gormley exchange vows June 11 at First Presbyterian Church in Chanute with immediate family present. Parents are Gus E. Nelson and Joseph R. Gormley. They plan a Missouri lakes area wedding trip and reside at 115 E Walnut. Both graduates of Chanute High School and Neosho County Community JC. she works at Chanute Manufacturing Co and he with Gormley Construction Co.
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Nancy Nelson
Kevin Gormley
First Presbyterian Church
Gus E. Nelson
S. Tennessee
Joseph R. Gormley
Oakwood Heights
Missouri Lakes
E. Walnut
Chanute High School
Neosho County Community Junior College
Chanute Manufacturing Co
Practice of History journal announced by Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University historic department will publish The Practice of History a periodical for public school educators two year college teachers and PSU faculty. The first issue includes a reader questionnaire and outlines aims to share new teaching methods and overlooked historical ideas with area educators. Dr Dudley T Cornish expects strong contributions and the second issue is planned for next fall.
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Pittsburg State University Department of History
Pitt State
Dudley T. Cornish
PSU
Shower for Ford Hemphill Before June Wedding at Colfax
Karen Ford and Stephen Hemphill received a wedding shower at Colfax Baptist Church. Dorothy McCoy led a Bride and Bridegroom Advice session and congregational singing with Maxine Stoll. Dorothy Jackson led devotions from Ruth 1 16 17. Brenda Booe played flute with Marion Booe. Decor included day lilies bells and yellow white streamers. Hosts Don Horton Howard Smith Clyde Tunnell Gordon Erickson Cindy Tunnell and Brenda Booe served 43 guests.
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Karen Ford
Stephen Hemphill
Colfax Baptist Church
Dorothy McCoy
Maxine Stoll
Harry Jackson
Brenda Booe
Marion Booe
Mmes
Don Horton
Howard Smith
Clyde Tunnell
Gordon Erickson
Cindy Tunnell
Homemaker to talk of family at Independence club
Marlene Schlatter will speak to Independence Christian Women's Club on June 23 at Independence Country Club. Chanute area women may attend from 9 30 to 11 30 a m. Meet at First Baptist Church. Reservations for the $3 branch and nursery via Ben Dunlap or Helen Davidson.
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Independence
Marlene Schlatter
Independence Christian Women’s Club
Independence Country Club
Chanute Area
First Baptist Church
Ben Dunlap
Helen Davidson
Women pilots mark Neodesha runway with painted signs
Members of the 99s painted Neodesha airport runway last week with 20 foot letters spelling Neodesha and 30 foot runway end numbers. Dorothy Dickerhoof said a November plan was delayed by winter weather and that the next project will be in Kingman on July 2. Lenora Heathman, from Wichita, landed near the mystery spot during the fly in, while pilots from Salina competed for the prize. Dickerhoof will be installed in July as state 99s chairman.
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99S
Women Pilots Organization
Neodesha
Dorothy Dickerhoof
Kingman
Lenora Heathman
Wichita
Salina
Dickerhoof
S. Tennessee
State 99S
Humboldt Couple Announce Engagement of Kelly Osborn to Stanley Naff
Engagement announced by Mr. and Mrs Arnold Scarberry Humboldt and Edward Lee Osborn R 2 Chanute for daughter Kelly Jeannine Osborn to Stanley L. Naff son of Mr. and Mrs Walter L. Naff Humboldt The couple both have ties to Humboldt High School The wedding is set for August 27 at St Josephs Catholic Church
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Humboldt
Arnold Scarberry
Edward Lee Osborn
Chanute
Kelly Jeannine
Stanley L. Naff
Walter L. Naff
Osborn
Humboldt High School
Naff
North Central Kansas Area Vocational Technical School
Beloit
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
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Irvin Brune
Harley Knapp
Switzerland
Italy
American Cancer Society
Bridal Service
Geri
E. Madison
Lola, Kansas
Iola
Kurt Johnson
Jane Miller
Mattie
Dr. Mih
Dr. Margaret and
Mattie Wolf
Gormley Construction Co
Nancy and
Gary Fail
New College
Cornish
Terry B. Rothstein, M.D
Parsons
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Erie, Kansas
Foster Clothing Co
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