St. Cecilia Music Club ends season with spring luncheon
The St. Cecilia Music Club held its season finale Monday at the Tioga Hotel ballroom with spring flower arrangements. Officers for 1956 57 were installed by Mrs. O H Cunningham, Kansas Federation of Music Clubs president, and include Mrs. Forslund as president and Mrs. McMurray as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecilia Music Club
Tioga Hotel
Mmes. Howard Wilson
Robert Koch
Floyd L. Johnson
Raymond York
E. E. Moore
J. C. Adams
O. H. Cunningham
St. Cecilia Club
Howard Earnest
Palmer Forslund
Cunningham
Kansas Federation of Music Clubs
Forslund
W. H. McMurray
John Hargrave
York
Glenn Defebaugh
Federation
Earnest
J. Leroy Barker
Rachmaninoff
Rosemary Nation
John Nation
Shostakovitch
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs. Bill Spencer in Savonburg
Mrs Iris Barsby, now Mrs Bill Spencer, was honored at a Savonburg bridal shower hosted by Mrs George Olson and Mrs G W Morgan. A program and gifts table with pink decor marked the event while attendees included numerous local residents and friends.
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Bill Spencer
Savonburg
Iris Barsby
George A. Olson
G. W. Morgan
Gladys Nelson
Edna Goff
Spencer
Robert Dahl
Birthday Dinner for McGregor Children in Buffalo
Mr. and Mrs. M. E. McGregor hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for Kathy at home Bob in Kansas City and Pat in Pittsburg. Guests included Mrs. Pat McGregor and Charles Markette of Kansas City. Callers during the day were Larry Brock Mr. and Mrs. Dale Payne Roma and Dick Eddie Bishop of Kansas City Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Burkhart and Barry of Great Bend. ERIE Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Johnson hosted a family din-
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Buffalo
M. E. McGregor
Kathy
Bob
Kansas City
Pat
Pittsburg
Pat McGregor
Charles Markle
Larry Brock
Dale Payne
Roma
Eddie Bishop
Clarence Burkhart
Barry
Great Bend
Community members honor Anna Johnson on 88th birthday
A Sunday gathering north of Erie celebrated Mrs. Anna Johnson of Iola turning 88. Attendees included Agnes Peterson. Emil and Agnes Petersons and Richard. Leon Peterson and David from Kansas City. Joel Nelson of Independence. Clarence Johnson. Arnold Lee Johnson and others from Elsmore. Mrs. Johnson will spend two weeks at the Herbert Johnson home.
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Ner
Erie
Anna Johnson
Iola
Agnes Peterson
Emil Peterson
Richard
Leon Peterson
David
Kansas City
Joel Nelson
Independence
Clarence Johnson
Arnold Lee Johnson
Elsmore
Johnson
Herbert Johnson
Social Calendar for May 1954 Women’s groups meet
Wednesday listings show multiple church societies meeting at 2 p.m. First Baptist, Zion Lutheran, WLCS First Methodist, Grace Episcopal, St Patrick’s Altar Society, and more. Several named hostesses and addresses noted for Pioneer, Presbyterian, Friendly Thimble, and Christian Women’s circles with times around 1:30 to 2 p.m.
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Woman's Mission Society
First Baptist Church
Zion Lutheran Ladies Circle
WLCS
First Methodist Church
Grace Episcopal Auxiliary
Sawyer Hall
St. Patrick's Altar Society
Women’ Mistionary Association
United Brethren In
Christchurch
Christian Woeména Fellowship
John Strong
Edith
C Kuykendall
Ira Hubler
Santa Fe
Edith Cox
N. Porest
Billi Wels
W. 4Th
Presbyterian Women
Lloyd Brown
W. Main
Frank Push
N. Rutter
Friendly Thimble Club
Ed Braschier
Steuben
Ole Bali
Ever Ready 4-H Club Holds Meeting at North Valley School
Ever Ready 4-H club met at North Valley School with 15 members present. Blue ribbons were awarded to the square dance group from the regional 4-H day at Parsons. Le land Raney announced the program. Talks on why we give demonstrations and seed germination were given by Martha Angleton and miscellaneous items by Harold Barnhart, Marie Raney, Martha and Mary Lou Angleton, Penny Sheldon. Recreation led by Martha Angleton. Refreshments served by John Proctor for 15 members, 20 guests, and five leaders.
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Harold Barnhart
North Valley School
Parsons
Leland Raney
Martha Angleton
Marie Raney
Martha
Mary Lou Angleton
Penny Sheldon
Judith Willis
John Proctor
Girl Scouts of Troop 2 Meet at Grant Avenue Church
Scout News reports Troop 2 met in Grant Avenue Baptist Church basement Monday evening with 16 members answering roll. They worked on Mother's Day gifts and homemaking badge tasks before taps. Leaders present were Mrs John Roth Mrs Warren Alger and Mr John Pops.
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Troop
Grant Avenue Baptist Church
Rita Overby
Sandra Carter
Carol Morris
Mmes
John Roth
Warren Alger
John Pops
Wauneta Pitts
Scribe
Cleaning Rubber Articles And Repairing Cane Seated Chairs
A household ammonia and warm water solution cleans rubber items and keeps them pliable. To tighten a loosened cane seat wash the cane with a soda and water solution, dry thoroughly, then it will shrink and tighten. To remove tobacco or paint odor, place hay in a water vessel in the room.
Harmony Home Demonstration Week Marks 1926 Legacy
National Home Demonstration Week observed by Harmony HD unit in Neosho County notes its 1926 organization as one of the oldest. The report highlights safety on county roads and community beautification, with projects for local and national groups plus cancer dressings for hospitals. Officers listed include Mrs. Ray Rush and Mrs. W. W. Trammell.
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Harmony HD
Neosho County
Manhattan
Topeka Veterans Hospital
Red Cross
Blood Bank
Iron Lung Fund
H. E. Redden
Fashion Trends in Cottons Linens and New Weaves
The article notes cotton and linen fabrics as ideal for cool summer wear with cotton tweeds mimicking wool due to slub surfaces and flecks. It also highlights American women favoring silk linen blends, foreign cotton sheet production with American machinery, and Swiss embroidery organdy and lawn fabrics. A recipe hint adds frozen potato patties as a quick side with various dishes.
Family Dinner Honors John W. Reep on 89th Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Reep hosted a 6 pm family dinner at 1602 Ee Main in honor of John W. Reep who turned 89. All five children attended for the first time in years, with candles, birthday cakes, and music by Carl Wesley, Georgette Hittle, Harriet Lee Tabor, and Mrs. John H. Reep.
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Herbert Reep
Ee Main
John W. Reep
W. Beech
Kenneth Hittle
Coffeyville
Carl Wesley
Melody Ann
Georgette Hittle
Harriet Lee Tabor
John H. Reep
Week's Sewing Buy Features Easy Sew Pattern 9047
Marian Martin presents a wardrobe pattern for Misses sizes 12 to 20. Dress with scoop neck and optional dickey, jacket to create a coordinated ensemble. Dress can be worn as a jumper. fabric yardage listed for size 16.
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Marian Martin
Dickey
Pattern Order Form for Marian Martin
Customer requests 35 cents in coins plus 5 cents per pattern for 1st class mail. Send to Marian Martin care of The Cannute Tribune Pattern Dept. 232 West 18th St New York 11 NY. Include name address zip zone size and style number clearly.
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Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept
P.O. Rex
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
Marian Martin
Chanute Tribune
West 18Th St
Weekend Guests Visit Stout and Steeves Families
Visitors weekend at Petrolia hosted Ruth Ann Siron of Kansas City and her son Duane Stout of Ottawa. Lara Alford of Wichita with granddaughter Barbara Harrold returned from France and stayed with Albert Steeves of R.3. Also hosted were Mrs. Ethel Frankenberg of Chanute and Mrs. John Lea of Duenweg, Missouri.
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Marion L. Stout
Petrolia
Ruth Ann Siron
Kansas City
Duane Stout
Ottawa
Lara Alford
Wichita
Barbara Harrold
France
Albert Steeves
R. 3
Ethel Frankenberg
Chanute
John Lea
Duenweg
Lea Family Visit Notes at 916 North Steuben
A fragment mentions Mrs. and Mr. Henry Lea visiting their son and wife at 916 N. Steuben, indicating a family visit and residence details.
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Henry Lea
N. Steuben
Etiquette Tips For Formal Invitations And Dining Manners
The guidance covers handwritten wedding invitations and proper dining conduct. It notes that formal invites are appropriate for simple weddings and suggests a sample phrasing. It also addresses water sipping with food in the mouth and offers a rule on when it is acceptable. Additionally it explains hotel registration formatting for two unmarried sisters.
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Jane
John
Betty
Shirley Walton
Sue Walton
Detroit
Mich
Bridge Club Reports Duplicate Victory Scores
Six couples played duplicate bridge Monday night in the Santa Fe room of Tioga hotel. Above average scores were posted by Mrs. Fred L. Johnson and Mrs. Robert N. Allen with 30.2. Mrs. W. E. Gillilan and Mrs. Cecile Munger 26. Mrs. Harry B. Williams and Mrs. Milo T. Jones 25.2. and Mrs. James D. Ganson and Mrs. Bill Peters 25. Play resumes next Monday at 7 30.
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Santa Fe
Tioga Hotel
Fred L. Johnson
Robert N. Allen
W. E. Gillilan
Cecile Munger
Harry B. Williams
Milo T. Jones
James D. Ganson
Bill Peters
Eight KU Faculty To Be Honored At Dinner
Lawrence KU officials announce a dinner honoring eight retiring faculty members with 302 years of service. The group includes Dr. Harry Wahl former dean of medicine and pathology and basketball coach Forrest C. Allen. Wahl totals 37 years service, serving as dean 1927 to 1948 and acting dean in 1924.
Longtime Faculty Honored in 1927 Recognition
Dr. Allen, in faculty 39 years and athletic director 1919 1937, receipt of honor. Dr. Hungerford, 45 years on faculty longest eight and former department chair 25 years. Dr. Smith and J M Kellogg among past chairs. Osma, Barnes, O Brien honored for long service. Stewart refused to return money after frequent campaigns including U S Senate bid.
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Allen
H. B. Hungerford
Guy W. Smith
J. M. Kellogg
Smith
Kellogg
J. M. Osma
Nellie Barnes
F. B. O’brien
School of Education
Kansas Nonfarm Employment Rises in March
Kansas total nonfarm employment climbed in March with gains across all sectors. Construction and outdoor work boosted the upturn, totaling 544,800 employed, about 12,000 more than February and 4,000 above March 1955, while unemployment benefits reached 1,260,557 dollars in March. The March figure of 31,300 employed was a 17 percent decline from February.
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Topeka
Kansas
John Morrison
State Group Suspends Stewart's License
The Kansas Real Estate Commission suspended real estate broker Ewell Stewart of Topeka for 30 days effective June. The commission found Stewart had accepted $40 from a client to cover a payment on the client’s outstanding indebtedness and repeated de-
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State Group
Stewart
Topeka
Kansas Real Estate Commission
Ewell Stewart
Bodies Sought After San Angelo Family Drowning
Searchers continued for two of three members of the W F Hale family and their foster daughter Sharon Kay Kennedy after a car swept from a low water crossing in a flash flood 11 miles south of Brady Texas. The girl was found downstream. the father rescued a child but disappeared while attempting to reach his wife and the remaining child.
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Brady, Tex
San Angelo
Here
W. F. Hale
Sharon Kay Kennedy
Hale
Biloxi
Miss
Home Demonstration Unit Holds District Convention
More than 350 women members from Linn Anderson Allen and Bourbon counties met in Fort Scott for a district convention observing National Home Demonstration Unit Week.
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Fort Scott
Linn
Anderson
Allen
Bourbon Counties
Santa Fe to put hi level cars on El Capitan run
The Santa Fe Railway announced it will add new hi level cars in July to the Chicago Los Angeles passenger streamliner El Capitan. The cars will be two feet taller than conventional equipment and carry passengers on decks eight feet above the rails, offering a smoother ride with less noise and vibration.
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Topeka
Santa Fe Railway
Chicago
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Professor James Branson Weaver Dies at 58
Dr. James Branson Weaver, 58, a professor at the University of Kansas medical school and head of the orthopedic department at the University of Kansas Medical Center, died last night.
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James Branson Weaver
University of Kansas Medical School
University of Kansas Medical Center
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Jennie Noyes
Charlie
Emory Olson
Eri
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Nell Cecil
Stark
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Freda Gay
Esther Ericson
Mines
Miles
Leta Singer
Cora Haworth
Mabel Lowe
Gladys Parsons
L Reynolds
Maggie Hibbs
Wilma Howard
Ora Patterson
Velma Cahil
Mary Pierce
Maggie Albert
Bessie Bragg
Ira Boman
Eunice Nyman
Anna Buerwalt
Alta Barabi
Neilie Milroy
Raymond Gatewood
Harold Smith
Nina Btarliper
Nannie Rumbeck
Princes Erickson
Bertha Gustafston
Clea Walquist
Anton Larson
Charlotta Lagergren
Marjorie Nelson
Mary Schooley
Miss Melson
Irene Parsons
Wanda
Faye Dah
Joan Savenburg
Jean Minnich
Eva Lindberg
Agnes Swanson
Leia Bunty Vivian Singer
Anne Jordan
Josie Ballou
Edna Elliott
Alice Brooks
Scout News
Harmony
John Reep
Elaine
E. Main
Lincoln School
Carol Lou Allen
Ed Ranz
Bill Lock
Forrest Steeves
Tribune
Bridge Club
Mands
U. S. Senate
Admiral
el Capitan
John H. Sticher
Kansas Industrial Development Commission
Sticher
John B. Sutherland
KIDC
W. C. Keimshington
D.C
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