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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1955
Page
3
A reader-friendly checklist of kitchen safety tips covering plugging in appliances before use, floor care, closing cabinet doors, storing oily rags in airtight containers, washing dishes separately, disposing of dry ice safely, keeping stoves away from open windows, and magnetized potholders for grip.
A reader asks how to handle a grease fire beside a stove. The answer advises sprinkling salt or baking soda on the flame and warns against using water to extinguish it.
Beverly Lynch, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Lynch of Minneapolis formerly Cha nute, received the Lydia Whiteside Award at Franklin Junior High finishing exercises June 16 for being the best all around ninth grade girl. She ranks second academically and has served in the National Junior Honor Society and Student Council.
A bride should write personal thanks for all gifts, even many received. Do not serve a single food two ways at one meal. If you mishear a name after an introduction, say I’m sorry I did not quite understand the name.
A Tuesday birthday celebration for Marcella Mary Weber was hosted at her home east of Chanute by her mother Mrs. G. Edwin Weber with help from grandmother Mrs. J. M. Osborn and sisters Anita Ann and Diana Jean. Guests included named friends and relatives from Chanute and Walnut.
Royal Nebraska story about farmer Elmer E. Haskins 75 who makes baby quilts and donates them to hospitals for new mothers. Each quilt is tied to a baby born in February as part of his own birthday tradition.
Friday events include Ladies day at the Country club at 1 45 with Mrs Arch Alien as hostess Dorothea L Dixtent. Memorial Building 2 30 LS of B of LF E at Odd Fellows hall 2 pm. Scotch Foursomes at the Country club in the afternoon.
Mary Jo Schoenhofer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Schoenhofer of St. Paul wed Williard Eugene Maher son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Maher of Stark in a Tuesday morning double ring ceremony at St. Francis Catholic Church. The couple's reception followed at the Schoenhofer home.
A ceremony linked Mr and Mrs Maher celebrate nuptials after a Missouri wedding trip. They plan to settle in Erie. Guests list includes Leland Lowe Kay Karla Karen from Muncie and many Erie area residents. Names include Rev Freeman Conant Arthur Carlson Roy E Bass Ruby Smith Bernard Smith Arnold Phillips Sharon Terry G Lockwood Janie Larry Freeley Mary Lou Carlson Manford McGowen Sailors Lindquist A Berggren Shive ly Shively.
Mrs. Leo Herron received a layette shower at her home with hosts Mrs. Earl Mc Ginnis and Mrs. Lawrence McCoy. Winners Mrs. Clifford McCoy and Mrs. Leon Spence donated prizes. Guests included multiple neighbors and relatives. gifts came from several women, with pink and blue baby basket decor and refreshments served.
A reader asks how to refresh rugs after vacuuming. Use warm soap suds with a splash of ammonia, wipe with a rag, rinse with clear water, and air dry on the floor for freshness. Another reader seeks a hand cleaning paste recipe using white soap hot water and sand. Dissolve soap in hot water as it cools, then stir in fine sand. To prevent fish from sticking, rub the pan with salt using waxed paper.
The article notes Scotland’s Freicudan Du also known as the Black Watch tartan as the season’s fastest selling fabric. It highlights Helanca stretch nylon used in new three size stretch bathing suits, no rubber, and adaptability for hard-to-fit figures. A new snap-apart necklace provides two jewelry pieces from one.
The Verne Bartlett family of McLouth Kansas welcomes twin girls Donna Marie and Donis Jean born Saturday at Providence Hospital in Kansas City. This is the couple’s third set of twins in three years, joining Sally 16 Clinton 14 Phillip 11 David 9 Bruce 7 Paul 6 Mike 5 Patricia 3 Howard 2 and Kathy June 1. Mrs. Bartlett cheerfully notes beds will be moved to the living room to accommodate the growing brood.
The article weighs two competing fashions the slim silhouette and the bouffant look with cinched waists. It notes ready to wear foundations that smooth the figure and zip up the back, signaling shifts in beauty standards and shopper interest.
Mrs Dave Petterson presents piano pupils in a recital at 7 30 Friday evening in the Federation room Memorial building. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
A wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Richard Reinhardt will be held Saturday night at o o clock at Big Creek Methodist Church.
The Chanute girls softball team defeated Iola 27-9 at City Park in a return match. Chanute hit 21 times including home runs by Nellie June Beals and Da Chase. Iola had nine hits with Doris Mayer homer. Chanute next hosts Erie Wednesday at 9 p.m.
The chatty column confirms Cameron Mitchell is 36, son of a minister, former professional ball player turned actor. He married Johanna Mendel in 1940 and has three sons. His credits include High Barbaree and They Were Expendable. Address: c/o Twentieth Century Fox, Beverly Hills.
Claire Parmeley held roles as a school principal, a news reporter, and an editorial writer in Washington state and Colorado. His teenage years were spent on a ranch near the Arkansas Texas border where he gained flavor for his western novels. He resides in Denver.
A Manhattan Kansas housewife, 45 year old Estelle Patrick, died suddenly in Zimapan Mexico yesterday. Cause of death not officially announced. Her husband Virgil Patrick awaits their son James to arrange returning the body to Manhattan after the couple arrived by car the previous week.
Knitting Pattern 7195 by Alice Brooks offers a lace patterned clutch cape that flatters a woman's figure. Includes sizes 36-38 40-42 and 44-46 with guidance for using worsted yarn and large needles.
A reader requests twenty five cents for pattern add and cents per pattern for first class mailing. Send to The Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept. P O Box 143 Old Chelsea Station New York LI NY. Print NAMF ADDRESS ZONE AND PATTERN NUMBER plainly.
A call to action invites readers to order the 1955 Alice Brooks Needle Craft Catalogue featuring knitting crochet embroidery punch needle toys and novel ties. The ad promises pages of new designs and urges sending 25 cents to obtain the book.
The Evening Standard suggests Prime Minister Eden invite Winston Churchill as adviser for the Big Four summit in Geneva next month. Churchill would accompany Eden and provide guidance during the talks.
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