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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1968
Page
3
A short Bible trivia item asks: identify the Old Testament rite shared by Jews and Mohammedans, name the first man introduced to it, count Peter’s denials, recall Jesus words to the rich young ruler, and state where the Holy Family yearly kept Passover. Four correct marks excellent.
Four Square EHU met with Mrs R L Christie at 110 S Highland Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Robert Willan as co host. Group singing was led by Mrs William Phillips. Eleven members answered roll call. Plans were made to serve dinner at a public sale on Monday. Mrs Everett Marvin gave the fire prevention lesson. It was announced the Neosho Memorial Hospital Auxiliary tea will be held April 29. Mrs Nathan Hole and daughter Janice were guests. The next meeting will be with Mrs Theo Baker at 222 N Washington.
Mrs Bob Thomas was elected president of Beta Sigma Phi at a Wednesday night meeting held in the home of Mrs Darell Erikson, R 3. Co hostesses included Mrs Robert Mc Gregor, with officers Joe Goodevan vice president Jim Dixon recording secretary Tom Morarity corresponding secretary Tom Brazil treasurer and Dave Toland extension officer. The next meeting is set for April 3 with Mrs Goodeyon at 25 S Kansas.
The Delta Study Club met at 205 S. Tennessee with hostesses Mrs. Robert Manley and Mrs. Hans Herold leading a lesson on the history of churches in Chanute. Mrs. William Helton helped with dessert for 16 members in attendance.
Nine members met at Mrs. Ralph Bakers home to quilt for the hostess. A noon sack lunch was served and Red Cross work was continued. Mrs. Dale Rice presided with closing prayer. Rice won the door prize. April 18 meeting set with Mrs Vyrl Roberts.
The Chanute AAUW branch named a $500 fellowship in honor of Mrs Herman M Squier and notes the program supports doctoral study for women worldwide. The chapter cites a 1967 AAUW endowment value of 3951762 42 and a per capita Chanute gift of 735.
Leftover navy or red beans can be repurposed into a rich bean soup by reheating slowly, mash some beans, mix onions, celery and seasonings, and simmer. For more beans, fry bacon with onions, add vinegar and brown sugar, ketchup, then combine with beans and bake slowly. Optional Vienna sausage boosts the meal. beans keep well in fridge or freezer.
The Bound to Win Class held its annual birthday party in the annex of the Otterbein Methodist Church after noon on Thursday. Mrs. Frank Percy presided. Easter program opened with song and prayer by Mrs. Fannie Whitteberry. Mrs. Percy read "The Crucifixion, as Told by Mary, the Mother of Jesus." Mrs. Vivian Carver sang "Were You There?" Mr. Jenie Nelson read a poem. Two decorated birthday cakes served to 18 members. A birthday offering was taken.
A Thursday dinner at the Orchid Buffet honored Clara Dienes district six vice grand president of LA to B of RT. Members of Chanute Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Auxiliary attended. Mrs. Horace Wilmoth presented a white rose corsage. April 18 meeting set for Carpenters hall at 7:30 p.m. refreshment committee named.
Electa Club at 204 N Forest meets at 7 30 p m with Mrs Ada McCune. Veterans of Foreign Wars Aux Memorial Building hosts 7 30 p m. Builders Class at First Presbyterian Church parlor 7 30 p m. Grange at Fairfield School. Duplicate Bridge Club at Home Savings Building 7 15. Past Matron Sunflower Chapter CES Mrs Lyle Hurtt 802 S Highland 7 30 p m.
Mrs Don Horton hosted the Colfax Baptist Church Women’s Mission Society meeting on Wednesday at 23 S Lafayette. President Mrs Glenn Hanson opened with a love gift dedication conducted by Mrs Gordon Erickson. Horton led the White Cross dedication. The program “That They All May Be One” was presented by Mrs Howard Smith, Mrs Myron Cooper, Mrs Gordon Erickson and Mrs Don Anderson. Horton served coffee and cookies to eight members present.
The Modern Mothers Club met at Mrs. Lyle Ken singer’s home at 1302 W. 9th yesterday with Mrs. Wilbur Thompson as co hostess. Play by Mrs. Jerry Steele Mrs. David David and Mrs. John Billingsly titled Two in A Trap. Guests included Mrs. Don Abbuehl and Mrs. Glen Cartmell. The April 4 meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Ebur Schultz at 1218 W. 5th.
The First Church of God WMS gathered at Mrs. Mary Rutherford’s home at 1715 S Evergreen after a covered dish dinner. Mrs Randall Bell led the meeting and devotionals were by Rev Minnie Thompson with closing prayer by Miss Thompson. Eleven members and three guests attended, and Miss won the door prize with Mrs Charles Logan.
The Senior Mothers Club met Thursday afternoon in the Memorial Building with Mrs. A. C. Wink reading the poem Why Not Think to open. Hostesses were Mrs. Jess Dent and Mrs. George Marish. Ten members attended. Mrs. Zack Baker presented Triumph over Death as the devotional. Mrs. George Allen lectured on Maryland and plans were made for the spring luncheon.
Mrs Marion Kenoly gave a floral arrangements demonstration at the DC PEO meeting on Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs A L Burns 402 S Garfield Eighteen members and a guest Mrs Dave Robinson attended The courtesy committee chair Mrs Reuben Burkman presented a gavel guard pin to retiring president Mrs M R Wilson Mrs Robert Koch gave each member a spring flower basket and helped hostesses serve tea at 2 pm with Mrs James Butin Evergreen 115
Ruth Circle of the Grant Avenue Baptist Church met on Wednesday at 810 South Lafayette with 12 members and a guest. Mrs. Howard Sharp presided as president and led devotions, while Mrs. Roy Dannelley taught the Haiti lesson to the group.
Town and Country EHU met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Robert Wilson Allen Mrs Glenn presiding and Mrs Lewis Watts reading the objectives of Kansas Extension executives A community project was selected and it was announced that Mrs Irvin Lassman had entered the group s oil painting in the Extension Homemakers Art Show at Erie Wednesday April 18 with Mrs Don Mc Reynolds 324 W 4th
Chaincomers gathered Thursday morning at 212 N Forest in Dunlap. Thirteen regular members welcomed three new members Mrs E C Dennis Mrs Gail Lurke and Mrs Phillip Wheatley along with five sponsors. Installation of officers will follow supper at the Orchid Buffet on April 2 at 6 30 p m.
Junior High Night at Launching Pad runs 7 to 10. Open House at Launching Pad 9 12 to 1 4. Senior High Night at Launching Pad 7 30 to 10 30. Do Si Do Square Dancing at Central Park Community Building 8 to 12 p.m.
The 87th anniversary of the New Hope Baptist Church will be observed at a Sunday service with Rev. H. A. Sim watomie as speaker. Ebenzer Baptist Church choir presents the musical program. The public is invited.
The guide outlines calendar submissions from yearbooks, deadlines for Monday and Tuesday meetings by 10 am Saturday, other days two days before, and 10 am for same day use. It requires married women to include husband’s name, requests complete material, and warns news value fades after two days for most readers.
St. Louis defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 0 and Atlanta beat Philadelphia 7 to 6. Detroit won 3 to 0 against Cincinnati, Oakland 5 to 4 over Chicago A, Washington 2 over New York N 1, Houston 11 over Boston 1, Minnesota 7 to Los Angeles 6, New York A 5 over Mexico City Tigers San Francisco 14 to Cleveland 3, Chicago N 1 over California 0.
First Baptist Woman’s Mission Society and its circles met Wednesday and at a 1 p.m. covered dish dinner. Members heard lessons on Sudden Change and other topics, with prayers offered and a blanket donation to Church World Service. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Dale Sneeringer and Mrs. Vivian Arthur. April plan: a salad luncheon.
EHU club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Lee Osborn's home in Osborn. Roll call covered garden ing mistakes and fire prevention. Mrs. Doris Stitt led the lesson and reported on the spring tea. Mrs. Ernest Kepley won first place in Art Show at Erie and will exhibit a woven pine needle basket at the State Amateur Art Show in Hutchinson on April 24 and 25.
State Director Kayette Guest Wanda Mae Vinson attended a Senior High Kayette luncheon in the home economics room at the library. Elaine Cook led the program with Kay Keys and Kathy Ratliff giving devotions. An instrumental quintet introduced Miss Vinson who received a money corsage on behalf of the Kays and Kayettes Scholarship Fund. Plans for the all school dance and the musical Once Upon a Mattress were discussed before group singing and refreshments.
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Mike Dupuy seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Dell Dupuy 201 S Lafayette was honored with a birthday party given by his parents Wednesday afternoon Joe and John Almond assisted Mrs Dupuy Eleven guests and his sisters Patty and Barbara attended.
Chanute Tribune details subscription prices for local and traded areas, and lists staff roles including publisher editor and ads manager. The notice confirms AP membership and local news republication rights.
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