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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1966
Page
3
A reader seeks tactful guidance on asking a 250 pound friend to be maid of honor and whether she should host a wedding shower. Ann Landers dismisses cruelty and notes multiple readers share concerns about weight impacting photos and roles. The column also covers workplace fairness in family businesses and a request to handle a sensitive relative’s engagement.
The May 4 calendar lists events from Friendly Thimble Club at 1015 N Grant to various Women’s Missionary groups, Circle meetings, Rainbow Division dinner, and church activities across Grace Episco pal Sawyer Hall Zion Lutheran Zion. Includes locations at First Methodist First Presbyterian United Brethren and Nazarene Church with one 1:30 p.m gathering and a 7:50 p.m. Christian Women’s Fellowship.
The Girls' Guild of the Grant Avenue Baptist Church held a Mother-Daughter Spring tea at 1:30 Sunday. Four new members were initiated by chairperson Mari lyn Tiegreen: Leah Eastburn Mitzi Beck Pam Horn and Vickie Walker. New officers and sponsors were installed by Mrs. Ben Nicholas with Miss Horn as chairman Miss Beck as vice chairman Janet Webber as scribe Miss Eastman as stewardship and Janice Haynes as historian. Refreshments served to 24.
Kenneth Jeffers and Deborah Barker were married at St. Patrick's Church Saturday. A rehearsal dinner Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Jeffers featured a lace table, a large white bell, love birds and yellow streamers with guests including Rev. Vincent Brown and numerous Jeffers relatives and friends.
Local Chapter No 799 of the National Association of Retired Civil Employees held a Monday gathering in St Paul at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed McMains. Fifteen members and two guests shared a noon covered dish dinner. Burl O Connor and wife joined as new members as Lester Purdy led the business session. Plans were made for a picnic at Santa Fe Park on June 6 with prayers led by Chaplain Ed Wolfe.
Members of the Peace and Progress HD Unit hosted a guest tea during Home Demonstration Week. Mrs. Paul A. Taylor welcomed guests at Nora E. Ellison’s home, with Mrs. Joe H. Jackson presenting her poetry. Guests included Mrs. C. W. Greene and others.
A playful kitchen tip explores adding a pinch of nutmeg to a butterscotch sauce to drizzle over vanilla ice cream. The combination aims to enhance warmth and depth in a simple dessert twist.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Webb of 1501 Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Delores of Alton Illinois to Donald West Fall son of Mr and Mrs Ira West Fall of Brighton Illinois Miss Webb is a Chanute High School graduate attending junior college and employed as a secretary in Alton West Fall attended school in Brighton and works at McDowell Aircraft He has three years Army service The wedding is set for May 28 at the First Assembly of God Church East Alton Illinois
New members receiving obligation at the Monday night World War I Auxiliary meeting at the Memorial Building included Mmes Harry Butman C E Steinman Lillian Wilson Grace Brinkler and Ruth Putman. Business was led by Mrs L M Markman and plans were made for the May department convention in Topeka.
Duplicate bridge was played at three tables Monday night in the lounge. Above average scores included Mrs. Kenneth Horton and Mrs. Charles Broadwell with 35 points, followed by Mrs. Jo Payne and Fred Foster 26, Mrs. Bob Allen and Larry Caldwell 26, and Mrs. Ralph Caldwell with Bob Allen 25.
Betty Dogwood notes spring displays of dogwood along with what readers report in Chanute and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Raymond Pierpont show several fine pink and white specimens east of town. David Parker, former Chanute teacher, is ordained as Episcopal priest and to serve as deacon in Springfield, with others from Chanute attending the Kansas City ceremony.
The Chanute Chapter of Sweet Adelines Inc presented Showers Of Harmony at the Senior High auditorium. Guest quartets Aqua Tones from Lawrence and LeKans from Pittsburg impressed, with Sylvia Nahman as mistress of ceremonies and Mrs. Grace Knox as president.
Randy Bennett led the opening flag salute at Murray Hill School Monday afternoon. Den members named their pet ducks Lady Bird and Pres Johnson. Bobby Huffman shared a booklet about the president and White House, sent after a letter and photo of the ducks. Steven McMeekin served treats as games and planting of flower seeds occurred. Den mother Mrs. John McMeekin.
Monday afternoon the scouts gathered at Mrs. Lloyd Drybread Jr. home at 316 N. Washington. Mrs. Drybread Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Anna Mattrix led a Safari museum tour and Den chief Claud Roberts led the pledge before returning home. The May theme Jungle Tales was discussed and a picture was taken.
About 30 patients enjoyed a 90 minute program in the auditorium with Dale Schiesser and His Westerners performing vocal and instrumental numbers. The brief items note local births, visits, and military training updates from Erie and surrounding areas.
Ed Wolfe heads the Chanute Cycle Club after a Monday night vote at the North Malcolm Community Center. New officers include Richard Wells as vice president and Frances Wolfe as road captain with Gene Morris new member welcome. Races announced for Parsons May 8 and Winfield May 14 15.
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