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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1972
Page
3
A reader attacks emergency room staff for saving people who attempt suicide and argues for harsher treatment. The letter cites ER strains and mocks those who risk lives to rescue others, labeling critics with extreme terms and urging lethal responses.
Presbyterian Women circle meetings discussed the lesson What's Mine What’s Yours focusing on poverty and wealth during Lent. Bible study covered marriage and divorce with circle notes and hostesses serving refreshments to groups of 13 to 21 members.
Rural Homemakers Extension unit held elections with Mrs. Gordon Miley elected president and Mrs. Carl Shrimplin as vice president and public relations chair. Others named include Mrs. Lee Osborn secretary treasurer and chairmen Ann Drury citizenship Miley international relations Frank Schul cultural development Osborn safety Shrimplin family life and Larry Bitts health. Members reviewed a yearbook, collected friendship dues, and planned the spring EHU meeting in Erie on March 8 and an April white elephant function at the Osborn home.
Circles of the Christian Women’s Fellowship began a study on commitment using the book Shinny Down Your Sycamore by Mary Lou Canedy. Circle 1 led by Mrs. Ross Cooper reported 40 calls, 8 books read, and 6 daily devotions among 10 members.
Tribune requests notices of social events with deadlines. Listings for Tuesday March 7 include multiple clubs and groups: Quilt tacking session at First Christian Church 9:30 a.m. Chanute Textile Paint Club at North Malcolm 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Launching Pad. Various study circles, clubs, and guilds meet through the day and into the evening at locations across Chanute. Wednesday March 8 features Martha Circle Otterbein Church and other circles, plus coin and women's clubs with dinner and meetings scheduled.
The article notes President Nixon's plans to visit Peking Shanghai and Hangchow and explains Chinese New Year customs for 1972 the Year of the Rat. It offers party tips emphasizing red decorations senior hosts food prep before the holiday and kitchen god offerings. It also describes red table settings centerpieces mandarins and communal celebration details.
Royal Neighbors of America Camp 690 honored members with February and March birthdays at the North Malcolm Community Center. Twenty three members attended as Ida McCoy delivered the six month auditing report and Gertrude Stevens presided. the camp voted to donate to the Royal Neighbors Scholarship Fund.
Alpha Chi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi discussed four state travel in Mid-America at Mrs. Ron Chase residence. Mrs. Tom Tiegreen and Mrs. Jim Chappell led the program on Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and Arkansas sites. Doug Drisdell received the Esprit de Corps award for the fashion show work. Donations supported the Kansas Beta Sigma Phi nurses scholarship fund and international endowment and loan funds. Card party plans were set for Friday with refreshments served by Mrs. Chase and Mrs. Byron Marshall.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hohl of Rushton announce the engagement of their daughter Arlene Faye to William Dean Hasty son of Mr and Mrs W Kenneth Hasty of Route 3 The bride to be is a Kansas State Teachers College Emporia graduate who teaches French and German at Goodland High School The groom is an electrician's mate first class in the Navy submarine service The wedding date has not been set
A late winter salad blends crisp bacon and cauliflower with lettuce onion rings and Parmesan. A lemony mayonnaise dressing is stirred in and the mix chills overnight, yielding a ready to serve grand salad for a party of 12 to 14.
Xi Delta Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi elected new officers during a Wednesday meeting at sponsor Mrs Eva McGregor's home 419 N Highland. New roles include President Mrs Ralph Barclay and Vice President Mrs Don Elder with other posts filled by Mrs Delbert Winder Mrs Larry Benjamin and others. Members approved donations to Beta Sigma Phi funds and planned a powder puff basketball game.
The notice instructs readers to call a Tribune Carrier at 431 0660 if they miss delivery or are unable to reach him, with a reminder to dial at 5 30 p.m.
A consolidator of readers letters offers homemaking guidance for a new wife. Emphasizing attitude, grooming before husband’s return, orderly chores, dishwashing, daily cleaning, pantry management, and occasional treats to lift spirits, the column frames housekeeping as loving work and a fulfilling marriage.
A concise prompt inviting readers to seek complete information. Urgency implied by urging action now. No specific events, dates, or names provided.
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