Mrs Willis Jogs for Mrs Kansas at Dodge City Boot Hill Fiesta
Mrs Joyce Willis of 602 S Kansas competes in the Mrs Kansas contest at Dodge City in the Boot Hill Fiesta. Fifteen finalists are chosen from applicants statewide. The winner will travel to Florida to compete for the Mrs America crown. Mrs Willis, backed by her husband and with two daughters in care of her mother, aims to showcase home making and personal charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Willis
S. Kansas
Dodge City
Willis
Brunet
Kansas
Florida
Dodge
Modern Etiquette Q and A on Bridge and Gifts
A reader asks if the winning bidder may pass a bridge hand to a partner before play. Answer: never, it slows play and shows poor sportsmanship. Other questions cover returning gifts after a breakup, engagement gifts, and engraving a telephone number on personal stationery.
Pattern 7057 Jiffy-wrap Halter Sizes Small to Large
Pattern 7057 offers a Jiffy wrap halter with tissue transfer options. Size ranges include Small 10 12, Medium 14 16, and Large 18 20. Instructions indicate state size and materials for garment construction.
Half Size Summer Ensemble by Marian Martin
Half size town and country sew set designed for shorter fuller figures. Pattern 9150 offers multiple sizes with no alteration needed and includes a dress and bolero with fabric yardage listed for 39 inch material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Martin
Pattern order notice for Marian Martin sources
Half-page note requests thirty five cents per pattern with 5 cents added for each pattern and first class mailing. Mail to Marian Martin at The Chanule Tribune Pattern Dept 202 West 18th St New York NY. Include name address zone size and style number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept
P.O
Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
Coinas
Marian Martin
Chanule Tribune
West 18Th St
Mrs Briley Hosts Leamona HD Unit Meeting
Mrs Briley hosts Leamona Home Demonstration unit meeting at her home. Members and guests discuss laundry lesson steps, window display plans for National Home Demonstration Week, UNESCO report, and pattern alteration plans for Cremona school. Next meeting set with Mrs Chickadonz on June 2 at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Lasley
Dee Akers
Leamona HD Unit
Harry Briley
Earl ,Wheatley
PTA Council Salad Supper Hosts New Unit Officers
The PTA Council hosted a salad supper at Hutton School where officers were introduced. Mrs. George Barker presided as retiring presidents reported on the year and new unit officers were announced by Mrs. Quentin Nelson, fourth district director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Hutton School
George Barker
Quentin Nelson
District PTA Conference Set for Chanute in October
A report on the year’s legislative activities was presented at the district PTA conference to be held in Chanute next October. Hospitality chairman Mrs. William Benson oversaw the supper with guests Mrs. Buford Fisher and Mrs. Harold Anderson attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Chanute
William Benson
Buford Fisher
Harold Anderson
World Fellowship Day at Christian Church observed
World Fellowship Day, observed on the first Friday in May, will be held at the Christian church starting at 2 o'clock. Chanute Council of Church Women sponsors with Mrs. Carter Brookhart giving The Responsible Christian Home. Opening devotions by Mrs. John Foust, offertory prayer by Mrs. Harold C. Bodley, bene diction by Mrs. William E. West. Music by a trio of Mmes Wallace Hinkle, Fred Montague Jr., and John Peters, with Mrs. Dave Petterson on piano. Tea to follow hosted by Christian church women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Chanute Council of Church Women
Christian Home
Carter Brookhart
John Foust
Harold C. Bodley
William E. West
Mmes
Wallace Hinkle
Fred Montague Jr
John Peters
Dave Petterson
Women of the Christian Church
Mrs. Ames Hosts Rainbow Unit Meeting
Rainbow HD unit met Friday afternoon with Mrs. J. W. Ames at 923 N. Forest. Mrs. A. O. Dimon presided and 11 members answered roll call naming their most useful household article. A lesson on Laundry Methods was given and the group demonstrated nylon bleaching. Cancer dressings were made and refreshments served. The unit will meet with Mrs. D. Hunter May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow HD
J. W. Ames
N. Forest
A. O. Dimon
J. T. Kling
Insmith
D. M. VanWickle
D. Hunter
Mrs Harris Hosts Kappa Alpha Theta Luncheon
Mrs Harris entertained at luncheon in the Pine room for 22 out of town members of Kappa Alpha Theta of Kansas University. Centering the table was the sorority emblem a black tulle kite with ivy tail tied with pansies. Yellow cloth and black tapers completed the color theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Harris
Pine Room
Tiega Hotel
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kansas University
Social Calendar May 4 1958 Victory HD unit events
Listings show multiple afternoon and evening gatherings across churches and groups. Activities include Presbyterian Women in circles, luncheons, guild meetings, and church unit events at addresses on Rutter, Forest, Main, Highland, and other streets. Highlights include 2 pm meetings at several churches and a 12 18 luncheon at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory HD
George Morehead
S&s
Norman Koch
N. Steuben
R. D. Hamar
Plummer
John Nation
Larson
Grant Avenue Baptist Wms
Race Episcopal Auxiliary
Zion Lutheran Guild
WLCS
First Methodist Church
St. Patrick's Altar Society
Women's Missionary Association
United Brethren Church
Christian Womens Fellowship
W. M. Best
W. Main
Gertie Adams
Ernest Cart
Thayer
Charles Ballou
N. Highland
Chanuyte Rainbow Chapter
Memorial Building
Bridge Club Scores Hit High Averages At Kay Hotel
Six couples entered the duplicate bridge event at Kay Hotel Monday night. The Howell movement produced above average scores including Mrs James D Ganson and Mrs Bill Peters 32, Bob Ward and Lee Judy 2715, Marjorie Cook and Mrs Frank Burris 2514, and Mrs Fred L Johnson and Mrs Robert N Allen 251. Next week's play moves to Tioga Hotel Green room with partner drawings for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Hotel
Howell
James D. Ganson
Bill Peters
Bob Ward
Lee Judy
Marjorie Cook
Frank Burris
Fred L. Johnson
Robert N. Allen
Tioga Hotel
Visitors honor Jimmy Dwinell on 19th birthday in Wichita
Visitors Mrs Charlena Morris and children Jimmy Paul Ronnie and Carol with Mrs Morris aunt Mrs Arthur Dwinell spent Sunday in Wichita as dinner guests of Jimmy's paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Dwinell. In Kansas City news Mr and Mrs Ernest Stemple returned from a 10 day vacation to Washington DC and New York. Also Mr and Mrs Raymond W Radford returned from three weeks visiting cousins in Hollywood Columus Ohio and Mrs Radford's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlena Morris
Jimmy
Paul
Ronnie
Carol
Morris
Arthur Dwinell
Wichita
Walter Dwinell
Ernest Stemple
Washington, D. C
New York
Raymond W. Radford
W. 2Nd
L. W. Radford
Hollywood
Calif
Reunion of Travis Family Holds 1955 Highland Park Picnic
The Travis family gathered for their annual reunion in Highland Park on Sunday with a noon picnic. Attendees included G A Travis Emporia Omer Storck Skintook Okla Roger Templin Karen Red Jeffre Topeka Roy Stevens Gordon Darlene Kathleen Kansas City Vane Travis Columbia Mo Dale Vaughn Wichita Perkins Vaughn Marion Vaughn Don Linda Fredonia Max Travis Bonnie Beverly Barbara Robert Earlton Eugene Green Ft Riley Raebern Bertha Travis Chanute Marcia Steve Allen. It was voted to hold the 1956 picnic on the first Sunday in May at Highland Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis
Highland Park
G. A. Travis
Emporia
Omer Storck
Skintook
Okla
Roger Templin
Karen
Red
Jeffre
Topeka
Roy Stevens
Gordon
Darlene
Kathleen
Kansas City
Vane Travis
Columbia
Dale Vaughn
Wichita
Perkins Vaughn
Marion Vaughn
Don
Linda
Fredonia
Max Travis
Bonnie
Beverly
Barbara
Robert
Earlton
Eugene Green
Ft. Riley
T. N. Bradford
Darrell Nelson
Raebern
Bertha Travis
Marcia
Steve Allen
Chanute
Eastern Star Banquet Honors Mrs Lucy Geckeler in Independence
A group from Order of Eastern Star chapters attended a banquet and reception for Mrs Lucy Geckeler worthy grand matron in Independence. Eva chapter hosted the reception at the high school gym after dinner in Memorial building attended by Hulda Parker and Sunflower chapter members and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Lucy Geckeler
Independence
Memorial Building
Eva Chapter
Hulda Parker
Messrs
Mmes
C. Vincent McCune
P. H. Taylor
E. R. Parr
A. B.chauncey
Walter Bodie
Dave Petterson
Roy
Gibson
Daisy Jordan
Sunflower
Neal Munger
Cecil Cage
Local Notables Present At event Among About 500 Attendees
Harold Cox J C Rensing Klint C Johnson Lois Cady and the Taylors Ruth Burdick and Robert Burdick were among roughly 500 people reported present at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Cox
J. C. Rensing
Klint C. Johnson
Lois Cady
Wayne L. Taylor
Ruth Burdick
Robert Burdick
Senate probes find favoritism in Pakistan grain storage bid
Senate Investigations subcommittee heard that Agricultural Construction Co. and associates tied to Alfred E. Poulsen and Robert H. Pinner faced a bid ban in a Pakistan grain storage project after findings of favoritism. Pinner admitted giving inaccurate statements about leaked information but denied any payoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harold E
Stassen
Senate
Robert H. Pinner
Pinner
Alfred E. Poulsen
Los Angeles
The
Agricultural Construction Co
Poulsen
Congress
Pakistan
iSen
Symington
D-Mo
Kansas City
FDA
How to Tighten Scissors Blades and Clean Stains
A reader asks how to tighten scissors blades. Answer: heat a hot poker on each side of the rivet to expand it so blades fit snugly. For scorch stains on white goods, rub with fresh onion and sun. To save leftover starch, store in a glass jar with lid in the refrigerator and dilute with boiling water when using.
Rebekah Lodge Plans Civil Defense Film Event
Rebekah Lodge led by Mrs Ora Ritterhouse reported on the 136th anniversary of Rebekahs and Odd Fellows of Southeast Kansas at Neadeska on April 30. A combined covered dish dinner is set for 6 30 Tuesday with a resuscitator demonstration and a civil defense film for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Ritterhouse
Noble Grand
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Kansas
Neadeska
Golf Match Here Sunday Between Chanute and Fort Scott
A four man Chanute team will face Fort Scott golfers Sunday at 2 p.m. on Country Club greens. Chanute entrants are Wally Powell Dr Ed Ashley Dr Glen Ashley and Ralph Alexander after qualifying rounds led Powell 70 Ed Ashley 72 and Glen Ashley with 73 alongside Alexander. A return match is set for Fort Scott May 29.
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Chanute
Fort Scott
Country Club Greens
Wally Powell
Ed Ashley
Glen Ashley
Ralph Alexander
Powell
Alexander
Nationalist China Denies Cease Fire Hint From Yeh
The Nationalist Chinese Foreign Office denied a local press report that Foreign Minister George Yeh hinted at a possible cease-fire in the Formosa Strait. Yeh spoke at a closed session of the Legislative Yuan after talks between Chiang Kai-shek and White House envoys. officials say no official cease-fire plan was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taipei
Formosa
George Yeh
China
Formosa Strait
Yeh
Legislative Yuan
Parliament
Chiang Kai-shek
White House
China News
China says reserve right to oppose ceasefire proposals
The China News quoted Yeh asserting Beijing may oppose any cease fire plan that threatens its interests or territorial integrity, keeping selective stance on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
China News
Yeh
Delft Blue windmill salt and pepper shaker set offer
Hand painted Delft Blue salt and pepper shaker sets inspired by Dutch windmills. Each about 2 feet 2 inches tall with turning windmill blades. Mailed from Holland at $2.00 postpaid with satisfaction guaranteed. Trade name Trader Coleman, International Airport Box 5, San Francisco, Calif. Free gift list on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delft
Holland
Trader Coleman
San Francisco
Calif
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Rainbow Unit
Mrs. Harris
Kappa Alpha Thetas
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London
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Mom
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Just
E. Main
Mommie
Tribune
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