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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1967
Page
3
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Local listings show community groups meeting at First Methodist United Presbyterian First Christian and First Baptist churches. Highlights include Queen Esther class at 2 p.m. and multiple Circles gatherings throughout the day plus sewing and golf events and a Sweet Adelines session at 910 West Elm.
Mary Ann Bratten and Vernon R. Larkin exchanged wedding vows at the First Methodist Church on Saturday. The Rev Duff Wagoner officiated. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Harry H. Green of Altoona, and the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Larkin of 621 East 17th.
A china and linen bridal shower honored Karen Poos Friday at 105 S. Larson. Co-hostess was Cindy Harris. Poos will marry Gary Oyler on July 1. Lavender and blue decorations featured iris carnations a centerpiece with cherubs and greenery. Twenty two guests attended.
Rebecca Marie Ponce, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Ponce of 1318 S Forest, announces her engagement to Peter Rodriguez Jr son of Mr and Mrs Pedro Rodriguez of Emporia. Rebecca is a Chanute High School graduate and Peter is an Emporia High School graduate employed by PepsiCo with two years in the Army. The wedding is set for August 12 at St Patrick s Catholic.
Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Wilson of 815 S. Evergreen marked their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house in the Home Savings Lounge. About 150 relatives and friends attended the Sunday event. Guests traveled from Salina Manhattan Kansas City Kan Independence Coffeyville Topeka Burlington and nearby areas.
The Cha nute Rebekah Lodge observed April to June birthdays with a covered dish dinner. Mrs L M Beale led the meeting in the Odd Fellows Hall with visitors from Humboldt and a reception from Par sons Rebekah Lodge planned for June 28. A memorial service for past assembly officers was held. The next meeting is set for Sept 18.
Fred Bower celebrated his 92nd birthday with a Sunday picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Homer Waggoner. Attendees included Opal Bower and a long list of family friends spanning multiple towns and states.
Seven members enrolled in snacks and little lunches met Saturday with Mrs. Harold Black at 516 W. 5th to prepare a patio luncheon. Next meeting is Saturday at 1 30 p.m.
Robert Marts presided over the June gathering at Santa Fe park. Roll call elicited an insect name. Program covered junior leadership by Sally Casey and music by Larry Klauman, first aid tips by Tammy Jones, and a 4 H round up report by Marts. Refreshments served by the Lester Marts and Ed Offenbacker families for 19 members, four leaders, and eight visitors.
Gary Keys, Edward Maksimowicz Jr., and Stanly Friederich, 1964 Pittsburg High grads and Kansas State students, will attend a six week Army ROTC camp at Fort Riley starting July 1. Ruth Ann Lloyd and Ronne Heilman of Thayer win Midwestern Music and Art Camp scholarships at the University of Kansas for a six week speech and debate workshop beginning Sunday. Mrs. Duane Hill and children visit Madison relatives for a week. J Leroy Barker, longtime Pittsburg-Erie Law Corp. retiree, honored after 40 years. he retired June 1. Mrs. Frank Binkley hosts visitors including daughter Clyde Merdith and granddaughter in law Herman Rowland’s family from Tulsa.
Ann Pellegrino starts a 1937 twin engine Electra flight from Rome toward Istanbul to continue a world voyage honoring Amelia Earhart. She arrived from Lisbon after 11 000 miles of a 27 000 mile course but rerouted via Ankara Tehran to Karachi due to the Middle East war. Copilot William R Payne and mechanic Lee Kopke accompany her on the leg.
Four tables competed in the Duplicate Bridge Club event held in the Home Savings Lounge. Players above average included Mrs Joe Payne Mrs Sarah Best Mrs Kenneth Horton Bob Allen and Fred Foster among others with scores around 44 to 47 percent.
The Hart family reunion gathered at Santa Fe Park for a Sunday basket dinner. Guests of honor were Arch Young and his wife of Bremerton Washington with grandchildren Elaine Meeker Russel Meeker Everette David and Bradley Young. Afternoon visitors included Gordon Erickson Chanute.
Cub scouts of Den 6 Pack 225 met Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Ray Colvin at 124 S Garfield. Roll call used team win counts for the summer, then a short meeting and swimming. Dale celebrated his tenth birthday with cake and ice cream. he received a Lions book from Mrs Colvin. Next meeting set for July 15.
Vilas Vikings 4 H clothing class met with Mrs Curtis Carlson. Style revue forms were handed out and a June 23 club tour was announced. Members learned garment hemming sleeve setting and neck zipper sewing with talks on hooks eyes snaps and dress pattern choices. Seven girls and guest Mrs Major Smith attended and were served refreshments.
Mrs. Roy Williams of 601 N. Grant and three Girl State delegates Barbara Bender Marcia Foster and Sherry Caldwell returned Sunday afternoon from Girls State in Lawrence. Williams served as nurse during meetings all week. Foster was elected county commissioner Bender speaker of the house Caldwell elected to the state house. State officers attended a Friday luncheon at the governor’s mansion and conferred with Kansas officials while Governor Docking spoke at the inaugural banquet.
Mrs. Marian Rotelli of Lake Waukomis Missouri fights a dog limit law by repeatedly facing jail for keeping more than two dogs. After a May 10 dismissal and a recent fine she refused to pay, awaiting jail, but no one appeared to take her. She headed to Platte County jail but lacked required papers. she plans to continue the dispute.
Emporia Kansas tele phone operator Maleta Hamble aged 22 died from a skull fracture after falling from a horse and striking a curb. The Santa Fe Railroad employee passed away at the scene and the incident is under local inquiry.
Mrs Roteli voices firm defiance over a dispute, declaring no bail payment and denying radical labels while insisting on standing up for what she believes. Her remarks reflect a broader tension over personal rights and legal pressure.
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