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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1963
Page
3
A collection of Ann Landers questions and replies covers mail tampering by a superintend ent’s wife, alcohol mishaps from a night out, and teacher concerns about children from broken homes. The column defends federal mail laws, humorously weighs booze risks, and argues for careful parental choices amid divorce in 1963.
The Women s Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church met in Fellowship hall with Mrs. Harry Lewis presiding. Officers elected include circle leaders Mrs. John Young Mrs. Paschal Grimes Mrs. Dean Foster and Mrs. Palmer Forslund publicity Miss Ethel Eaton assistant vice president Mrs. Robert Geiger courtesy chairman Mrs. L J Junod nominating committee Mrs I E Trussell.
May Fellowship Day by Chanute Council of United Church Women will be observed tomorrow at 2 p m in the Evangelical United Brethren church sanctuary. The theme is One Family Under God Genuine and Full Participation with a Sioux Indian prayer read by Mrs A A Baltz a vocal solo Give Me Your Tired Your Poor by Mrs Dale Fairchild and a message prepared by Mrs Joe Ostemberg Kansas president of United Church Women presented by Mrs Robert Williams Tea will be served by women of the hostess church with Mrs Howard Brant chairman All church women of the area are invited.
Friday May 3 1963 social calendar lists Harmony HOU Mrs Mildred Wheatley 2 pm May Fellowship Day tea United Church SAE EUB Church 7th and Kansas 7 pm TOPS Determinettes Spring party Saw yer Hall 1 30 pm White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple practice 7 pm Dorcas Sunday school class Christian Church Mrs J H Alford R 3 7 30 Art Fair Critique Murray HII 7 pm oe Class First Methodist Church 10 am Laurel Mothers Club Mrs Glenn Kid doo 527 N Central 1 pm Senior citizens Memorial bidg 1 30 pm covered dish luncheon Bring own service
Chanute Tribune publishing details list Chanute Publishing Company staff including Dwight McCreight and department managers. It notes publication schedule evenings except Sunday and post office classification. Subscription rates by mail in nearby counties and outside four counties are listed with yearly and monthly options.
Kansas marks National Home Demonstration Week from April 29 to May 3 with meetings statewide. In Neosho County, a session in Pittsburg featured talks From Whom the Bells Toll by Mercedes Hurst and Light in Your Home by Ruth Kubler, plus a presidents parade and a trumpet duet by Nancy Rice and Larry Lindbert of the Jolly-Go-Getters 4-H Club. Sunflower HDU hosted a guest tea with Chanute FHA members, where Mrs. Francis Meeker spoke on HD units history and purpose. 18 guests and 12 members attended a Maypole–styled tea, with Glennice Allen and other officers presenting activities and plans.
Circle 5 of the United Presbyterian Church met Wednesday at Mrs. C. I. Newton’s home in R. 1. Mrs. T. N. Bradford led a Bible study and Mrs. Lester Lawrence presented The New Community. Mrs. C. D. Blackwood taught The Christian's Responsibility and Mrs. Stuart Hoofnagle led a study from Africa and the World Today. Fifteen members and one guest shared a dessert, next gathering set for June 5 at Mrs. Bradford’s 815 W. 7th.
Circle 4 of United Presbyterian Church Women gathered at Mrs. A. V. Emerson’s 815 S Highland home on Wednesday. Mrs Randall Diver led on Africa and Mrs Clifford Gibson opened with the devotion “The New Community.” The hostess served a dessert course to seven members.
Mrs Anna Turner was honored on her 82nd birthday yesterday at Neosho Manor. She received many cards and gifts as family and friends gathered. Birthday cake doughnuts and coffee were served to Mrs FE E Lofgren Mrs Edith Howard Mrs Hilma Huffman Mr and Mrs John Erickson and Mr and Mrs Will Erickson.
Rainbow Home Demonstration Unit met at Mrs J T Klingensmith 212 N Steuben for a guest tea with ten members and five guests. Refreshments included fruit coffeecake sandwiches and coffee beside spring flower centerpieces. A comical reading was given and a year in review was shared. The next meeting will be May 19 at 1 30 p m with Mrs Klingensmith.
The Odense Home Demonstration Unit met at Mrs Herbert Schultz's home for a tea Tuesday. Mrs Leon Corbett led the business meeting and plans were made to attend the district meeting in Pittsburg today. Mrs John Chaffee presented nutrition, a plant exchange was held, and gifts and a door prize were awarded. Refreshments for nine members and four guests were served. Next meeting with Mrs John Bebbington on June 5.
The United Brethren Church Women’s Missionary Association met at Mrs. John Horton’s 919 N Grant. A 1:30 p.m. prayer band preceded reports on China by members including Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Ira Grogan. Next meeting is June 5 at Mrs. O F Simon’s home with the same schedule.
Mrs. Charles Pulliam hosted 18 members of the general CWF of the First Christian Church at 1114 Santa Fe yesterday. Mrs. Ed Wolfe led prayers, and Mrs. Jim Gordon reported Easter lilies and gifts for shut-ins. A special offering supported Newton Christian youth camp. Devotions by Miss Blanche Gafney titled Ambassadors of God. Mrs. Ernest Stemple taught Chinks in the Bamboo Curtain from the study book. The meeting ended with the CWF benediction and refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Friendly Thimble Club gathered yesterday afternoon at 1017 North Washington for a Bible reading, flower-themed roll call, and games. Mrs Carl Pearson won the door prize. nine members attended with refreshments served. The next meeting is planned for May 15 at Mrs Carl Pearson’s home, 1001 North Forest.
Troop 77 Brownies and Girl Scouts of Troop 27 hosted Alcott first graders for an annual tea in the school activity room. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments and sang goodbye to end the afternoon. Mrs. Eddie Chapman led the troop with Mrs. Joe Gorm ley as assistant.
The Womens Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church gathered yesterday for a covered dish luncheon hosted by the Charlotte Wor levy circle. Mrs. Bernard Wyatt presided over the business session.
Mrs. Lamonte Poirier of Wathena Kansas, the first Apple Blossom Festival queen 37 years ago, will ride in the festival parade Friday flanked by her three grandchildren in St. Joseph.
Mrs May Carlson led the devotion titled Yoked Together and Heavenly Helpers. The scripture was Matthew 11 28 to 30. Mrs Carl Jackson gave the love gift dedication. Mrs A C Cook Fredonia missionary interpreter spoke on Hong Kong from a visitor diary. Forty five members attended with Rev Ray Hutchison guest pastor.
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