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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1962
Page
3
Dear Over 70 criticizes Ann Landers for urging aging parents into homes. The column defends elderly dignity, notes most seniors are not a problem, and urges family support. Also includes a 21 year old reader accusing her fiancé of neglect over a car hobby and a cautious warning about marrying him.
Social calendar lists multiple church women groups and meetings on May 2 1962 including Zion Lutheran First Methodist First Christian Grant Avenue Baptist United Brethren Saint Patrick’s Episcopal and Grace Church events with times ranging 1:00 to 7:30 p.m. Highlights include Circle meetings at various addresses and a Rainbow Veterans dinner at Memorial Building.
Martha Hutton president elect of Chanute branch of the American Association of University Women attended the Southwest Central region biennial conference in Tulsa on Friday and Saturday. She was joined by Marie Diggs of Coffeyville and W. T. Warren, Chanute branch president, with Dr. Blanche Dow of Nevada Missouri and Dr. Minnie Miller of Emporia on the program.
Mrs. Good Hostess Mrs. R. W. Good 24 E. %h was hostess Thursday morning for a coffee to close the club year of the Delta Study club. Co hosts were Mines M. L. Morton Robert Manley Hans Herold and Dean Foster.
Mrs. C. K. Davis hosted 14 first, second and third graders Friday at Rural school. Teacher Mrs. Lee Garman guided the visit as the Davis family showed fossils from their area collection, sharing insights on geology. The Davises, collectors for three years, belong to the Chanute Gem and Mineral Society.
Fifty members of Chanute Rebekah Lodge joined the 143rd anniversary celebration of the Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges in Parsons. The Chanute drill team conferred degrees. In the evening, Mr and Mrs R L Christie attended a dinner at the Parson ian Hotel hosted by E L Hucke for members with 50 years or more of membership.
Mrs Howard Jester of 812 S Highland hosted the Senior High School and Junior College Faculty Wives meeting Monday evening. Assisting were Mmes Crissman Stroud Hazen Day. Mrs C J Anderson spoke on Women of East Pakistan and showed purchases from living there. Refreshments for 22 were served. Buford Fisher poured.
The Tioga Hotel hosted a Monday evening duplicate bridge session. Notable scores included Mrs. Fred L. Johnson and Mrs. Bob Allen with above par results, and participants Mrs. Nelson Rupard, Mrs. Dan Forbes, Rupard, Forbes, Dr. Al Kihm, J. Lewis, and Mrs. Joe Payne with competitive totals.
The Ever Ready 4-H club met Monday with Mrs. Louise Raney in the Garfield address. Penny Sheldon led eight members through quick breads and discussions on meals, grocery lists, color on tables, and master mix demonstrations by Beverly Erickson and Jean Ramsey. Rosemary Sharp and Alicia contributed on serving a meal and related topics. Guest Kelley Erickson attended.
Rosalie Vaughn of Kansas City will wed Martin James Allen son of Mr and Mrs Ned Allen at a June 2 ceremony a bridal shower was held at the home of Mrs Arch Allen with Mrs R R Allen assisting Spring colors and tea poured by Mrs Jane Allen joined by a long list of guests including Mrs Allen Fred Vaughn Ned Allen Donald Vaughn Jack Holcomb Russell Corbitt and Marilyn McKittrick from Kansas City Emporia Neodesha and Buffalo among others
Linda Joy Rice and Donald Gene Elder wed in Humboldt at the First Christian Church in a 7:30 p.m. ceremony. Amid family members, Nancy Jean Rice served as maid of honor and Dean Elder as best man. The couple, both Stark High School graduates, plan to reside at 806 1/2 S Forest after the wedding.
The Jolly Go Getters 4H club held a box supper at Odense school on April 27 with auctioneer Bud Butts. Members judged baked foods at the May meeting hosted by Mrs. Raney. Program included skits, musical numbers, a ventriloquist act, and a square dance. Winners listed include Charles Olson and Nancy Rice. Mrs. Bud Butts and Leonard Leadstrom won prizes.
An editor notes a series on Why I Teach from Chanute teachers. Harold Tarpley, vocal music instructor at the senior high junior college, muses on art, discipline, and how singing together preserves individual expression amid modern mass culture.
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary attended the 3rd district meeting in Winfield over the weekend. Attendees included Mmes. George Hansen Ora Ritterhouse John Oglesbee Howard Dobson Howard Carder Gene Stewart H J Rauhoff Melvin Webb Kenneth Raney Felix Roberts Francis Meeker Lee Montgomery Irene Moore Etta Hanson Blanche Burgess Clara Wilson and J O Couch Nowata Okla. Mrs Rauhoff served as conductress and Mrs Roberts as color bearer. Florida Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program notes blackouts or memory lapses from alcohol as an early sign of alcoholism.
The Women's Society of World Service met with Mrs. Darrell Nelson Friday afternoon with Mrs. Virgil Solomon presiding. They announced a family night basket supper on May 11 and a Bible school June 4 to 8. Mrs. Curtis Carlson led a lesson “Golden Chains” followed by silent prayer. A special offering was planned for the next meeting as music was praised for its spiritual lift. Eleven members and three guests were served refreshments by Mrs. Alva McLaren, Mrs. Jenny Nelson, Mrs. Gordon Miley and Brian Allen.
Cub Scout Den 2 and Pack 100 planned a track meet at Evangelical United Brethren church Thursday night. Color guards were Dale Morgan and Terry Barnow, with awards presented by cubmaster Charles McKellips. Group singing closed the meeting.
Tulsa report from the Oil and Gas Journal shows Kansas and Oklahoma driving a 24 160 barrel per day drop in U S crude output last week. The survey puts total crude plus lease condensate at 7 358 715 barrels daily, with Kansas down 11 50 barrels to 304 040 and Oklahoma down 10 850 barrels to 752 650.
Local page notes May 1 1962 events in Chanute. City updates include civic happenings, community notices, and short briefs from Chanute and area organizations.
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