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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1962
Page
3
Kathaleen Louise Anderson and Ronald Lee Rains are announced as engaged by their parents. Kathaleen, a Chanute High School graduate and City Recreation Commission employee, and Ronald, also a Chanute High School alum and carpenter, plan a wedding on August 31.
The page lists Sunflower chapter events at the Masonic Temple and Sunflower HOU dinner at the Tioga Hotel, along with a Christian Culture class at First Baptist Church. It also notes a reunion of the four McCollough children and many relatives and friends visiting Santa Fe Park from numerous cities and states.
Mrs. A FE Mann hosted a Saturday party at 816 S Forest in honor of her husband’s birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Gearhart and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gearhart, G C Mann, Shaw, Roy Whinery and family, C N Clough of Buffalo, Albert Barkley and Alberta, Jeannie and Charles and Gary Molline, Edwin Trottingwolf and daughters, Karen and Kathryn of Dewey, Vernon Gregg and Donnie, Cindy and Junior from Independence.
The Duplicate Bridge Club met at Tioga Hotel on Monday evening with above average scores by players including Dr. Al Kihm and Bob Ward. Other notable finishers were Mrs. Adeline Casebier, Mary Jo Callahan, Mrs. Nelson Rupard, Dan Forbes, Mrs. Cecile Munger, Mrs. F. G. Hooker, Mrs. Fred L. Johnson, and Mrs. Bob Allen from Neodesha and Independence.
The Church of God hosted a Thursday afternoon missionary meeting. Mrs. Joe Adams presided, read a poem, and Mrs. Russell Sharp offered the prayer. Mrs. William Gregory led the devotions as part of the gathering.
Mrs Wayne Taylor hosted the Past Matrons Club of Sunflower chapter with Mrs Mary Nelson and Mrs Klint Johnson as co hosts. Mrs Edna Peterson shared highlights of her Washington trip and world’s fair. Mrs Lois Cady reviewed The Hidden City of the Incas by Van L Hooper. The annual picnic is set for July 9 at Santa Fe Park with guests Mr and Mrs Cecil Cage of Portland Oregon. Dessert was served to 19 members and three guests.
Jolly Jayhawker 4 H Club met at Kimball school with J Morris presiding. The program opened by flag salute and group singing led by N Morris. Judy Smith gave a council report. Mary Alice Cook and Bill Mullen spoke on Rock Spring Music Camp. Upcoming events include a July 7 club tour meeting at Joe Smith farm 1 p.m. A judging school is set for June 14 1 p.m. at Don Reed ranch with several counties. L D Hodgens and William Cook won prizes in a money raising project. Slides on the world’s fair were shown by Mr. and Mrs. Boyce. Other members presented a Judy Smith demonstration and Elaine Wilson parliamentary procedure.
Dede Wheeler from Lawrence Kansas, 23, who aims for burlesque, was arrested Monday for shoplifting outside a department store after a private detective said she walked away with two dresses worth 62.98. She tearfully told reporters she hopes her boyfriend returns and wanted to look nice for him after distracting a man on a hotel roof who seemed about to jump. Her photo ran in papers.
Buffalo patrolman John Brach nabbed a burglary suspect as he exited a closed restaurant in the night. The man was so weighed down with coins that he could hardly move, with $63.48 in change recovered from his pockets.
Mr and Mrs W W Dillion announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Louise to Glen L Campbell son of Mr and Mrs E H Campbell 1207 S Garfield Miss Dillon an honor graduate of Chanute High School attended Junior College and employed at Ben Franklin Campbell a graduate of Chanute High School attended Junior College and employed at Jayhawk Truck Supply The wedding will take place July 21.
Emporia State College opens its eighth summer theater season led by James McTeague and Charles Hill. The program, run in an air conditioned 500 seat theater, runs June 26 to July 28 with six plays including The Drunkard and Bus Stop. The 43 cast and crew include veterans Walter Spitz and Sally Price. Proceeds support graduate scholarships.
A reader panel discusses a teen sister’s behavior and a fiancé’s trouble with overseas temptations. Ann Landers advises immediate parental involvement, notes on wedding announcements, and comments on bride and groom dynamics amid family and social pressures.
The Ladies Aid Society of St. Peter's Lutheran church celebrated its 50th anniversary in Fellowship hall on a Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Robert O. Wulf welcomed guests as Rev. Herman Seyfert led a reconsecration service and meditation.
Sharon Pennsylvania AP reports Mr and Mrs Albert First welcomed a baby girl on April 1 and named her April First reflecting the date of birth. The birth highlights a lighthearted local story from the community.
Chanute Tribune brief items from Tuesday June 26 1962. Community notes cover local meetings, school events, and civic announcements with concise updates for residents. Names, places, and dates reflect the era and page context.
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