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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1968
Page
3
A reader reviews five Bible trivia items with references from Genesis Exodus Acts Luke and proclaims scoring guidance. It notes Jacob’s dream ladder as Genesis 28 12 13 a Sanhedrin doctor warning against harming apostles Acts 5 34 Paul’s baptism precursor Acts 9 17 18 origin of the term woman Genesis 2 23 and the annunciation of John the Baptist Luke 1 11 26 with scoring feedback.
The Electa Club met last night in the home of Mrs. Adah McCune 204 N Forest with 13 members and four guests Mrs. John Groves Jr Mrs. Howard Barr Mrs. John VanVickle and Mrs. Nathan Hole. Mrs. P B Darlington led the lesson and Mrs Dave Petterson presented a program on the opening ceremonies for the Masonic Temple in 1919. The April 22 meeting will be with Mrs Marie Wasser 115 N Evergreen. Dessert was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Darl
"God's Work is Where You Are" by Catherine Marshall was reviewed by Mrs. Floyd Brown at the First Presbyterian Church Builders Class meeting last night. Mrs. M. R. Wilson hosted at 815 S. Evergreen. Easter was the sees read by Mrs. Craig Erickson. Hand embroidered items. Mrs. Erickson and Mrs. Darrye Dalton will host the April 28 meeting in the church parlor.
State of Kansas Neosho County probate notices announce hearings on final settlement for Rosa Kernen estate executrix Martha Kernen seeks approval of acts accounts and heirs distribution. Defenses due by April 19 1968 at 10 00 AM in Erie court. Also Orra B Lapham estate final accounting by executrix Josephine Lapham Myers defenses due by April 15 1968 at 10 00 AM in Chanute.
Dear Heloise shares tips for frost free storage including using a foam chiller chest in the car to keep frozen items solid during shopping and transporting groceries. She notes defrosting takes longer without it and suggests organizing frozen goods for easy transfer to the freezer.
Notice published for Home Laws Association Chanute Kansas members and shareholders. Meeting at Lincoln and Walnut Chanute on Tuesday April 9 1968 at 3 00 P M to elect two directors and handle any proper business. Robert N Allen president.
Christian Men's Fellowship met Monday night in the First Christian Church fellowship hall. Charles Chanancey led group singing and Albert Perry, second district chairman of men's work, showed a movie. A film about the Christian Hills retreat in Eureka was presented. Gene Hartrick of Inde-
Mrs Wagoner 321 S Larson hosted a Monday 9 30 a m coffee for the WSCS executive committee of the Methodist Church. Mrs Pate president presided and poured. Dr Wagoner gave the invocation. Bethany Choir will perform at 8 p m April 18 in the senior high auditorium.
The Fredonia Spring Art Fair hosted by the Fredonia Arts Council will occur April 13 with viewing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the courthouse parking lot. Categories include Junior senior and adults with awards in each division for original works or reproductions in any media plus sculpture and ceramics.
Heloise explains she welcomes mail including questions for her column but cannot answer every letter due to the large volume. She will respond to readers when possible and share hints with space permits.
Elaine Cook won first and Mary Ellen Walker second in the essay contest. Eight members gathered for a birthday table with gifts from president Mrs. I. O. Minniear. Howard Dobson presented an award for outstanding Buddy Poppy donations to the endowment fund and USC. Officer elections are set for April 22.
Social calendar itemized events list for March 27 and 28 includes Mothers Club meetings at Mrs Richard Cleaver 814 W Oak. BPW dinner at Tioga Hotel. CWF and First Christian Church activities. Sunshine EHU at 1023 S Highland. St Marys and St Margarets Lenten study Sawyer hall after 9 am worship. Lenten prayer groups at multiple churches. United Presbyterian Women sewing at church. Mary Dell Paint Club at North Malcolm Center. Beta Sigma Phi bridge benefit at Home Savings Building. Autumn Mothers Club Heritage room. AAUW dinner Orchid Buffet. Holly Mothers Club 1013 S Allen. Christian Culture Class at First Baptist 2 pm.
Ward William and Robert are honored alongside Mrs. Ed Thorsell of Chanute and Paula Burrows of Kansas City. Mr and Mrs Frank Hutchison, Mike and Mark of Arkansas City visited in the afternoon.
Mrs Lyle Huitt hosted the Past Matrons Club Sunflower chapter CES at 802 S High land Monday night. Mrs Maurice Reagan opened with a poem and devotions were by Mrs Dean Geeding. Mrs Dinty Wyatt was pro chairman. Mrs Kenneth Caldwell received a send off with a replica bonnet containing a monetary gift. Refreshments by Mrs Huitt and co hosts served 22 members and four guests. Next meeting April 29 with Mrs Neal Munger.
Chanute Tribune brief from March 26 1968 page three reports local items and notices. Community events and small notices reflect daily life in Chanute and surrounding regions.
The junior college high school spring musical Once Upon a Mattress will be staged in the school auditorium April 4 5 and 6 rehearsals led by Glen E Bacus Harold Tarpley and Stanley Purvis. Cast includes Severely Willcott Princess Winfred Bob Crumrine Prince Dauntless and Kathy Lawrance queen with Kayettes selling reserved tickets in advance and at the door.
Youth in Contemporary Religion at Royster Junior High explore denominations through tours and lectures in Chanute. Highlights include Episcopal and Presbyterian displays, maps of Israel and Egypt, Jewish Passover, Oriental culture slides, Thai student presenters, and church visits to Methodist and Catholic sites with film and music notes.
Four tables of duplicate bridge were played last night in the Home Savings lounge. Above average scores posted by Mrs. Bob Allen and Mrs. Ralph Caldwell at 28 percent and by Mrs. F G Hooker with Mrs. Kenneth Horton at 27 percent. Mrs. Fred Johnson and Bob Ward scored 2014 percent.
The Neosho County United Nations Association met Saturday at the Orchid Buffet for a 7:30 p.m. dinner and business session with nine members and two guests. President Marie Stipp led the meeting which noted a $117 donation for the Washington, D C trip to be awarded to the county winner of the UN essay contest.
A bridal shower for Mary Warner was held Sunday afternoon at 1520 Evergreen hosted by Mrs. Rosco Clark. Assisting were Mrs. J. Q. Green Mrs. H. A. Stitt and Mrs. Danny Matlock. Miss Warner opened gifts with Sandra and Sherry Warner as Gayle and Reta Moore set the prize ribbons. Thirty five guests attended and Mary Warner is to marry Jim Bonezkowski on April 26.
Fairfield Grange held a dinner meeting with Mrs C R Webb Earl Bartlett and Mrs Harry Jackson in attendance. Everett Booe reported on a state meeting. Clyde Russell was appointed to run the cancer fund drive in Big Creek township and a donation was made to the Red Cross. Lectures readings and group singing followed by several named participants. The April 22 meeting is set for 8 p.m. at Fairfield School.
Mrs. Harry Shepherd of 1801 5S Central was surprised with a family party Sunday afternoon for her 80th birthday hosted by her daughter Mrs. Woodrow Bower of 1310 W 2nd. Attending were her children and families including William Shepherd and sons Larry Randy and Brian of Independence and Howard DeMoss of Kansas City. Another daughter Mrs. Harold Smocher of Denver could not attend.
Chanute Tribune lists staff names including Dwight McCreight publisher Wayne Smith editor and Bev Nicholas carrier supervisor plus press stereo firm. Subscriptions shown for mail to trade areas Neosho Allen etc with rates for one month three months six months and one year. Carrier and post office options priced in advance with local AP affiliation noted.
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