Mrs Geckeler Honored At Independence Masonic Party
Mrs Lucy Geckeler of Independence was guest of honor at a summer party by Hulda Parker chapter CES in the Masonic Temple. Dist. 16 officers and many society figures attended, gifts and corsages were exchanged, and entertainment included dances and a cake walk. A pan broiling tip closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Geckeler
Independence
Hulda Parker
CES
Masonic Temple
C. Vincent McCune
R. D. Churchill
Geckeler
P. H. Taylor
J. R. Wasser
Bertha Wickersham
Grand Chapter
Armand H. Bishop
Parsons
Drs. Brown
McCune
Mmes. Wasser
E. R. Parr
Charles T. Taylor
Grace Guthridge
O. A. Baugh
Walnut
John Sands
Eric
Churchill
God
A. B. Chauncey
Hazel Siane
Lasater
Palmer Forslund
Muffet Truitt
Brown
Mr. Bishop
H McMurray
Lucy
Gecke
Nuptials In Chapel For Chanute Couple
Martha Jean Umbarger and Jim A. Gilbreath wed in Thayer area ceremony at First Presbyterian church. The reception followed at the Umbarger home. The bride is a Thayer High School graduate, the groom a Chanute High School and Chanute Junior College alum. Out-of-town relatives attended from Thayer, Topeka, Pittsburg, Tulsa and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jean Umbarger
Vernie Umbarger
Earlton
Jim A. Gilbreath
Jim Gilbreath
Chanute
First Presbyterian Church
Thayer High School
Chanute Junior College
State Highway Commission
Chanute High School
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Eta Kappa Nu
Sigma Tau
Keith Umbarger
Flossie Umbarger
Rabern Powers
Mra
Hester Umbarger
Gerald Umbarger
Pilot Rariton
Leo Umbarger
Joel VanMeter
Carol May Thornton
Irvin Umbarger
Floyd Powers
1955 Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalogue Offer
Order the 1955 Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalogue featuring knitting crochet embroidery and toys. Send 25 cents for your copy and discover exciting new designs to inspire every project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brooks
Visitor Mary Massey Returns From East Tour
Mrs Mary Massey returns from a four week trip to the East visiting her niece and husband Mr and Mrs Robert Atdy in New York City. She stayed at the Astor Hotel and saw the new musical Fanny with Ezio Pinza and Walter Slezak. She also attended the Johnny Ray show in the Latin Quarter and other entertainments with the Alcys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Massey
East
Robert Atdy
New York City
Astor Hotel
Fanny
Ezio Pinza
Walter Slezak
Johnny Ray
Latin Quarter
the Alcys
Social Calendar highlights June 1955 community events
Social and church notices list June 1955 gatherings. Mrs. Ross Miller hosts VFW auxiliary guests at 705 West Oak, with visits to Peoria and Jacksonville. Mrs. Barker of St Louis visits son in St Louis and sister Ethel Eaton, while Mrs. Lewis assists at a National College for Christian Workers House Party in Kansas City. Local youth groups attend Baldwin Institute with several named attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace and Progress HD Unit
Ross Miller
W. Oak
VFW
Clyde Stewart
Peoria
Claudia Naranick
Anne
Jacksonville
J. W. Barker
St. Louis
J. Leroy Barker
Ethel Eaton
National College For Christian Workers
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Lee Frances
Roy David
David McQune
Baldwin
Baldwin Institute
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Alice McCune
Karen Penner
Medina David
Carol Craig
Helen Dean
Susan McNeal
Susan Frances
Terry Wilson
Altoona Women’s Missionary Society Elects Officers
Mrs Willard Carter elected president of Altoona Christian church Women’s Missionary Society. Mrs Virgil Gamble previous president. A Bible donation project approved for two boys. Meeting at Mrs Jewel Ryann’s home with devotion and discussion on India worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Willard Carter
Women's Missionary Society of
Forrest Cranor
Wendeln Wins Valparaiso Scholarship for Summer Study
Sue Anne Wendeln, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver B. Wendeln, attends summer school at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana and expects to enroll in September under a $1,000 scholarship granted by the school. She is a 1955 graduate of Chanute Junior College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Anne Wendeln
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
Ind
Miss Wendeln
Oliver B. Wendeln
Chanute Junior College
Arb Ambrose Vows in Wichita
Delores Arb daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Arb Melvern and Donald Ambrose son of Mr and Mrs A J Ambrose Benedict were married in a Methodist chapel at Wichita Sunday. Attendants included Cecil Ambrose and wife. The bride attended college in Emporia and works as a stenographer for Bell Telephone in Topeka. The groom a Benedict High School graduate class of 1947 served two years in the US Army with 18 months overseas. They will reside in Wichita after vaulting at Fourth National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Delores Arb
Earl Arb
Melvern
Donald Ambrose
A. J. Ambrose
Wichita
Cecil Ambrose
Emporia
Bell Telephone Company
Topeka
Benedict High School
U. S. Army
Fourth National Bank
Mrs Yoos Honored By Past Matrons
Mrs Charles Yoos, a past matron, was the guest of honor at the Sunflower chapter CBS Past Matrons meeting held at Mrs Paul Wells home. She will soon move to Pittsburg and received gifts from the group and individuals. Refreshments were served by Mrs Wells and Bessie Apt as hostesses. The president Mrs Floyd Kelley spoke and read Being a Remarkable Old Lady by Mary Beach Walsworth. Mrs W O Roberts, a past matron now in Glendale California, spoke about OES chapters there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Reed
Christian Church
Thayer
William Hensley
Keith Umbarger
Joel van Meter
Lohengrin
Mrs. Umbarger
Wayne Umbarger
Myrie Umbarger
Chester Umbarger
Gerald Umbarger
Carolyn O'Donnell
Sharon Umbarger
Gilbreath
N. Steuben
Charles Yoos
Sunflower Chapter
Cbs
Paul Wells
Yoos
Pittsburg
Wells
Bessie Apt
Floyd Kelley
Mary Beach Walsworth
W. O. Roberts
Glendale
Calif
OES
Glue from gelatine for paper cloth on metal wood or glass
To make a stain free glue dissolve 1 tablespoon gelatine in 2 to 2% tablespoons boiling water. Boil briefly and add a touch of sugar while hot. To remove mud stains from dark clothing brush off when dry then rub with a fresh raw potato.
Plans Are Complete For Auxiliary Stand
Mrs. Ralph Burghart presided over the VFW auxiliary meeting in Memorial building stating plans are complete for a stand at City Park July 4. Leaders were named to run pop and supply details and 140 cancer dressings were made since June 14. The group will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. to prepare more dressings for Topeka and served Fourth of July themed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Burghart
VFW
Memorial Building
City Park
Mmes
Earl Morgan
H. E. Washburn
Ross Miller
Hillard Blume
Felix Roberts
Carl Breiner
Kenneth Raney
Emmet Bickel
Melvin Webb
Miller
Ladies of the Grand Army meet in Memorial Building
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic met Tuesday afternoon in the Memorial building with 12 members attending. They voted to meet only once a month in July and August on the fourth Tuesday, and prizes went to Mrs May Smoykefey for attendance and Mrs Jessie Osburn for the door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stipp
The
Grand Army of the Republic
Memorial Building
May Smoykefey
Jessie Osburn
Modern Etiquette Q and A on bridge parties and manners
Answers cover guest departure after refreshments about 30 minutes, avoid eating and run. second marriages should have one attendant only. mothers of newborns should write personal notes of thanks, not printed cards. lipstick at table is acceptable if done quickly and discreetly.
Teenage pattern 9303 for 10 12 14 16 sizes
Marian Martin presents a teen fashion pattern described as versatile and easy to sew. The size 12 dress uses 43 yards of 39 inch fabric for the dress and 1 1/2 yards for the blouse. The design features empire lines and a nipped waist suitable for sundress or jumper style with a coordinating blouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brooks
Marian Martin
Pattern Add Send 35 Cents for Each Pattern
Instructions request postage for pattern mailings to Marian Martin in care of The Chanate Tribune Pattern Dept. at 232 West 18th Street New York NY. Readers urged to print clearly name address zone style number and silb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept
P.O
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
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Cheslie McConnell
Ralph Fleming
Roy Chapple
Sam Willis
V. S. Kessinger
T. W. Haynes
W Mar Us Barbee
Frank Hotchkiss
Noel Wood
Thornburg
Dock Puckett
Millie Blanscot
Lawrence Kuntz
Philip Wing
Carroll Folger
Unesco
Ralph Russell
Walter Bradford
Udall
Thornburg Hall
Ambrose
Mrs. Yoos
Earl Ostrander
Emily
Don Lee
Donald A. Lee
Houston
Miss Ostrander
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Firestone Store
Drisdell
Lenbarry
Navy
Duponts
Ladies
GAR
Son Fame Fashion
Poplin
Waliing Shorts
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