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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1961
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Elvin Richwine announce the engagement of their daughter Janis to Larry Williams son of Mr and Mrs Jack Williams Centralia They both graduated from Chanute Junior College this spring An August wedding is planned
Beefsteak bargains headline Fourth of July weekend specials from supermarkets and neighborhood stores. Sirloin prices drop 7 to 20 cents a pound, with beef pork and lamb prices eased by poultry competition at wartime lows. Fryers and seafood top the fish specials as produce lists highlight beets carrots celery endive greens lettuce squash asparagus and many fruits including strawberries and lemons.
Mrs John Hargrave and Mrs Earl Loveall received 25 year pins at Hulda Parker chapter OBS meeting in the Masonic Temple Tuesday night. The chapter marked its 46th birthday with a cake bearing HP initials and 46 candles. New members were welcomed and a September rummage sale announced. Terreleen Carnahan gave two readings. Cake and punch were served in the dinette. Roy Gibson wheeled in the celebration cake and Mrs Willis poured.
The Sunflower Home Demonstration Unit met Wednesday morning at 596 S. Ashby with co host Mrs William Hosfelt. Mrs C A Sharpe led the meeting and amendments to by laws were adopted. Mrs Frank Burtle gave a Heart Disease lesson noting rheumatic fever venereal disease arterial hardening and high blood pressure as leading causes. Door prize went to Mrs H D Hunter and secret sister gift to Mrs Velma Ogden.
Ray Westling will host the upcoming meeting as the primary organizer and facilitator, coordinating agenda items and guest speakers for the session.
At a Tuesday meeting the Baptist Women’s Guild arranged a dinner for prospective members led by Mrs Blanche Burgess at the Manhattan Hotel. Lola Wertz gave devotions My Time in God’s Hands while Elsie Ivins and others shared a skit about a House Party trip to Ottawa. Mary Cole will host a picnic for the next meeting at Santa Fe Park.
Mr and Mrs Lyle F Kahmeyer of 516 West 3rd announce the birth of their son Craig Steven on June 27. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wayne C Skinner of Coffeyville and Mr and Mrs L F Kahmeyer of Nashville. The Kahmeyers also have a son named Kevin, age 2.
Mr and Mrs Dale Myers of Tulsa former Chanute residents are parents of a daughter Lynette Kay born June 19. They already have two children Duane Eugene and Terri Gale. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Milo Myers R 2.
The TOPS Determinettes meet at Grace Episcopal church basement at 1 30 pm on Friday to discuss activities and greet Mrs H G LaForge who is in the hospital.
The Business and Professional Women's Club met Wednesday night at the Tioga Hotel. Thirty attended as dinner preceded the session. Mrs. D. L. Geeding presided. Hazel Slane reported on the executive committee and Russell Davidson on Community Council. Gifts were given to officers. Scherel Booe received the president’s pin from the outgoing president. Nora Cunningham attended as a guest. Les Des presented dance pantomimes and Elsie Cunningham read memoirs of Esther Clark Hill. Ada Livingston led the program.
Wide Awake 4 H Club president Chery Myers led the Union Valley school meeting with seven members naming favorite vegetables. Kent Finley gave music appreciation and Sheila Fisher led singing as a rural civil defense film played. Two leaders and six guests attended. Busy Bees club opened with Susan Erickson singing, Joyce Anderson accompanied, and plans for a July 22 tour were announced including music, demonstrations, and a trip report from the state 4 H camp attendees.
Mrs Haines hosted a luncheon with Mrs Hallie Cather presiding at the LA to ORC gathering. Picnics were planned for July and August. Mrs O H Bates drew the attendance prize and a card was sent.
Edith honored her daughter Rita Jean Turley at a Saturday birthday party. Guests included Cheryl Petterson Linda Pogue Jeff Petterson Linda Wagner Bill Allen and Gary Turley as games and refreshments were enjoyed.
Helping Hand club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Gerald Kanute’s Walnut home to cut and piece quilt blocks. Dinner was served at noon. Six guests attended and the next meeting will be a picnic.
Humboldt unit meets at the Memorial building to plan the fourth annual VFW Auxiliary event. A covered dish dinner honors eight birthdays with Mrs. John Oglesbee Mrs. Felix Roberts and Mrs. Dorene Gibson in charge and Mrs. H. J Rauhoff and Mrs. Clara Wilson assisting.
Mrs Oglesbee and Mrs Wilmoth lead reports from state convention and year’s work. Four delegates and four alternates chosen for national convention in Florida August 19 to 25. June 29 meeting set for hamburger party prep at the post. Kitchen and groceries duties assigned. July and August meetings announced. Pack Cubs activity and refreshments planned for July 10 Memorial building.
Key chains were awarded to Keith Moffatt Eldon Cleaver and Roger Banks at the meeting of Dens 1 and 4. Pack 100 met Tuesday at the home of den mother Mrs Pete New 814 W 10th. Seven Cub Scouts attended and then went to Peter Pan ice cream.
Mr and Mrs Bill Hildebrant host a reunion for their children and spouses including Gilbert and family from San tana Pam Pat Flo and Harold Hildebrant from Buffalo plus Billy Susan Joe from Catasauqua and Mary Alice Charles from Bethesda Md. Dean Blackwood and Jim visit W T Blackwood in Buffalo. Chellis Davis of Chanute pleads guilty to intoxication and is sentenced to 39 days in Erie County Jail. Minor damage reported after a collision at Main and Lincoln involving Mrs Otto Friederichs car and a boat trailer.
A collage of reader questions and Ann Landers replies on romance age gaps gifts money and parenting. Advice covers a 35 year old man dating a wealthy widow 48 a teen's gift money quandaries and mild discipline versus escalation in child behavior with a note about replying via a stamped envelope.
Police questioned and released three boys after a Katy Railroad agent reported rocks thrown at the way-car and switches being turned. The report also mentions a TV actor death in Hollywood and an estate executor reviewing circumstances.etty
The State Bureau of Hospitals will investigate the death of movie actor Jeff Chandler. Gordon R. Cumming said the inquiry is warranted due to wide public interest in the case, and the probe was announced on a Wednesday.
In Dallas three parking meters were stolen by apparent strongmen during a night heist. Police say the thieves pulled the meters from posts with effort, yielding only about 1.50 to 2.50 dollars per unit. Authorities note jurisdiction limits and ongoing investigation.
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