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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1968
Page
3
Readers share practical home methods for washing polished cotton including borax in rinse water, light hot starch with wax, wash and wear cycles with liquid starch, gelatin in final rinse, rice water glycerine rinse, and blueing for whiteness. Warns against using bleach.
The Friendly Thimble Club met with Mrs. Carrie Deck at 1017 N Washington on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Charles Tripp presided as devotions featured Bible verses. My favorite flower was the roll call topic and eight members plus two guests attended.
Donate to the United Presbyterian Women's Book Fair to support local charity. Event runs May 2 3 4 at 4 E Main with pickup available by calling HE 12257.
Miss Connie Jo Sievers of Rock Springs Ranch Junction City engages to Rodney M Bates of Manhattan son of Dr and Mrs Herbert T Bates The couple both attend Kansas State University with Bates a NASA trainee in electrical engineering Sigma Tau Eta Kappa Nu and Phi Kappa Phi The wedding is planned for summer Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Robert Barnett Humboldt and Mae Sievers Humboldt.
A short reading features questions on biblical topics including gifts of the spirit and Genesis and Luke references. It notes “Four correct excellent Three correct good” and invites readers to study the Bible and the classified ads.
Nancy Morrison was honored with a bridal shower Wednesday evening in the First National Bank community room. Hostesses were Mrs. Bud Edwards, Mrs. Escar Eskridge, Mrs. Junior McGee and Mrs. Irvin Lassman. The chosen colors yellow, pink and blue were used on the gift table, cakes and punch. There were 32 invited guests. Morrison will marry Eddie Mueller Friday.
Mrs. Pearl Casebier spoke at Colfax Baptist Church rural Chanute Wednesday evening after family night supper. She described her Thailand visit with daughter and family Rev. and Mrs. Richard Worley. Forty three attended with Grace offered by Rev. Charles A. Peay and devotions by Mrs. Glenn Hanson.
The 30th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Orth will be observed with an open house in the Legion hut, Humboldt, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Friends and relatives are invited.
Forty two members and three guests attended the spring luncheon at the Country Club. Mrs. Merle Kelly and Mrs. Jay Tabor led table decor. Mrs. Dave Robinson presided with Mrs. Roy Williams announcing division winners for the tournament.
The Women’s Mission Society of the First Baptist Church held a 1 PM salad luncheon in the church fellowship hall with Mrs. Ray Hutchison presiding. Guests included Rev Dale Sneeringer and several members as they announced May 26 graduation reception and the 1968 Bethel Neighborhood Center fundraising drive in Kansas City Kansas.
Yates Center used aerial spray last Friday to combat Dutch Elm disease elm canker worms mosquitoes and other insects. Senior Citizens met at Veterans Hall for a basket dinner with over 40 attending and games afterward. A May night meeting is planned. William McLaughlin leads a move to the new building previously used by Conger Lumber Co. The change frees space for city hall fire trucks vehicles and the Police Department. Yates Center Junior High track team traveled to a league meet in Neodeska Tuesday afternoon.
The Yates Center High School prom and banquet were held at First United Methodist Church with greetings from Glenn Simpson and Jim Solander. After remarks, the group moved to the high school gym for dancing. Five bowlers—Bob Kendall, Dave Seabeck, Roy Campbell, Adam Holst and Kenneth Hanson—traveled to Pittsburg for weekend contests with teams from several states represented. City hall officials and other workers are listed as complete.
Regular classified ads are accepted until 10 a.m. on publication day. Display classified ads require earlier submission with deadlines set for the preceding day.
Beta Sigma Phi members held a Founders Day dinner with 20 attendees at the Country Club. Hostess Mrs. Ron Gossett and presiding Mrs. John Coop led the brief business session. Mrs. Bob McGregor summarized club activities, Walter Ross read On Being 37, and Mrs. Rod Strohl won the door prize. The annual picnic is set for May 15 at Mrs. Ron Poor’s home, 310 N. Forest.
Mr and Mrs Gerald McCall of Humboldt announce the engagement of Linda Marjean McCall to Douglas Leon Leonard, son of Mr and Mrs Calvin Leonard of Yates Center. Linda is Humboldt High School alumna and KCJC student. Douglas is Humboldt High School graduate and KCJC graduate enrolled at Kansas State College of Pittsburg. No wedding date set.
Mrs Paul Haight hosted the St Patrick’s Altar Society gathering with 18 members present. A May fellowship tea is set for 2 p.m. Friday at the Presbyterian Church with Msgr Vincent Hogan participating in the panel.
CWF circles met in members homes for lessons and devotions. Mrs Eldon Lloyd hosted 1026 S Highland with Mrs Charles Ballou presiding. Donations were decided for the Robin Cobble Memorial Fund begun after his Congo mission.
We Who Club meets at Sawyer Hall and Wilson class at First Methodist Church at 10 am. Country Club Bridge at 1 30 pm. Harmony EHU with guest day Mrs Wayne Berthot R 31 30 pm. Peace and Progress EHU guest tea featuring Mrs Nora Ellison 617 Walnut at 1 30 pm. Laurel Mothers Club installation luncheon at Orchid Buffet at 1 pm.
The Women’s Society of World Service met at Xenia Osborn’s home in Earlton with Miss Osborn presiding. Mrs. R. V. Fickel led the lesson titled Japan A Nation of Change. Mrs. Susan Mac Laren gave the closing prayer as five members and guest Mrs. John Osborn served refreshments.
Forty five women attended the last meeting and will make night lights at the Central Park Community building from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday. Attendees should bring scissors needle thread and thimble as instructed by supervisor Mrs Andrew Nelson.
Local page notes events and notices from Chanute and surrounding area. Reads as a compilation of small items, including community updates and short notices dated May 2, 1968.
The Chanute Tribune presents local news briefs and department credits for the Chanute, Kansas area. It lists staff roles, publish rates for subscribers in Neosho, Allen, Wilson, and Woodson counties, and Chanute office boxholder options. It notes Associated Press affiliation.
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