Lefeveres Celebrate 45th Wedding Anniversary at Home
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Lefever hosted a Sunday dinner at their R. F. D. 8 home honoring their 45th wedding anniversary, observed April 28. Pink and yellow decor featured crystal holders and May baskets, with Mrs. Lefever wearing a pink carnation corsage. Guests included the Chase and Alter families of Eureka, Snodgrass of Iowa, and the Munsells and Mowerys from nearby towns. The Munsells arrived Saturday. Mowerys came Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Lefever
Lefever
Munsells
Future Nurses Club Holds Business Meeting
The Future Nurses Club held a Tuesday business meeting in the Senior High School cafeteria with 14 charter members present. Mrs. Margaret Wood and Mrs. Don Abbuehl attended, Carmen McMinimy presided, and plans were set for a mother daughter pinning on May 25 and for inviting ninth graders next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Nurses Club
Margaret Wood
Don Abbuehl
Neosho County Medical Association
Carmen McMinimy
Social Calendar May 5 1855 District meetings and clubs
May 5 1855 social agenda lists a district Home Demonstration meeting at Memorial building with Epsilon Sigma Alpha and Betty Campbell. Royal Neighbors election at Odd Fellows Hall. PEO dinner at 327 W. Main. Modern Mothers club luncheon at Tioga Hotel Pine room. Beta Sigma Phi event with Mrs Erie Alderson at 216 Highland. Secret sisters meeting noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Building
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Betty Campbell
Royal Neighbors of America
O d Fellows Hall
Roendinner Chapter
G. W. McDeon
W. Main
Modern Mothers Club
Pine Room
Tioga Hotel
Beta Sigma Phi
Mra
Erie Alderson
Highland
Etiquette Guide Answers About Conversation and Utensil Use
A reader should let the person reading decide whether to talk in a bus or public conveyance. For soft fruits, use a fork. the spoon is not recommended for soft fruits and related items. The knife is referenced but not fully specified.
New Leaf Design by Alice Brooks
Modern maple leaf doilies offered in two sizes 15 and 12 inches. Crochet directions provided in No 30 mercerized cotton. Includes patterns for a buffet and chair set to accompany the doilies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brooks
Engagement Etiquette Question About Gifts
A reader asks if relatives and close friends should send gifts to a girl who just announced her engagement. The answer given is No.
Farmerettes HD unit celebrates National Home Demonstration Week
Elk Creek Farmerettes HD unit reporter Mrs. Clifford Culbertson notes the 1948 organization with 18 members including four charter members. They supported Zevenbergen Holland, contributed to organizations like March of Dimes UNESCO Red Cross and 4-H during 1950s, helped Thayer school and hospital, and organized the Lucky Clovers 4-H club in Thayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Culbertson
Elk Creek
China
Thayer School
Neosho Memorial Hospital
PTA
Thayer
Thayer Library
June Moles Honored With Kitchen Shower
June Moles was honored with a kitchen shower at Beverly Hansford’s home on 212 S. Rutter. The event, hosted by Marie Grogan and others, featured gifts, advice for the bride to be, and purple and lavender decor. June Moles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Moles, and former Humboldt resident now from Chanute, plans to marry James Osborn in early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Moles
Marie Grogan
Sandra Mills
Beverly Hansford
Miss Grogan
June
Jimmy
Miss Moles
Courtney Moles
Floyd Osborn
Gloria
J. W. Kerby
Sonya Stone
Glenda Johnson
Karen Johnson
Kay Whitworth
Gary West
Marvin Evans
Joan Ford
Genevieve Mayfield
Barbara Taylor
Carmen McMinimy
Sheila Rains
Nancy Watt
Sue Holman
Pat Gallion
Sherry Houser
Shirley Reed
Martha McCune
Judy Ashley
Leah Wheatley
Sharon Patton
Peggy Franklin
Louise Hutton
Roberta Heller
Lorraine Jennings
Barbara Wilson
Linda Fargo
Sue Barnum
Lynna Ladd
Margaret Manly
Marianne Staton
Emily Ostrander
Carel Jackson
Margie Jackson
Rosemary Nation
Jean
Eighteen Enter Golf Play At Country Club
Eighteen women entered Ladies day golf play on Tuesday at the Country club with Marjorie Cook as chairman. Winners included Mrs Gordon Barker and Mrs Lyle Holman for most 4s in a tie, Mrs R M Wickard for most 6s, and Mrs F G Hooker for most 7s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Marjorie Cook
Gordon Barker
Lyle Holman
R. M. Wickard
F. G Hooker
Rainbow Girls Meet at Erie Friendship Night
Erie Assembly of Rainbow Girls held Friendship Night with about 140 attendees. A ceremonial house built block by block symbolized virtue of friendship. Joan Copeland sang Bless This House. Visiting assemblies from Alma Fort Scott Girard Iola Pittsburg Walnut attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Our House of Friendship
Erie Assembly of Rainbow Girls
Sow
Joan Copeland
Alma
Fort Scott
Girard
Iola
Pittsburg
Walnut
Norma Caput
Arma
Carolyn Tarvin
Carolyn Bammann
Edna Marie Heady
Mary Cole
Nedra Newland
Elaine Simons
Joyce White
Donna Hart
Gloria Noakes
Directo
Janet Doub
Lora Lee Long
Barbara Holliday
Karen Boyle
Judy Slusher
Mary Stephens
Nature
Phylis Schaefer
Loretta Green
Immortality
Martha Ann Anphenour
Mary Jane Byington
Fidelity
Leah Hiland
Nelda Newland
Mickey Eggen
Rosa Chard
Service
Roberta Augustine
Phyllis Elmore
Confidential Observer
Beth Randles
Maurine Kennedy
Outer Observer
Linda Stalker
Loretta Dietz
Emma Kennedy
DeLena Casady
Loene Dixon
American Cancer Society
Mmes
Alta Ruth McKinney
Barbara Standley
Louise Stroup
Patricia Naff
Judith Richey
Elaine Ferguson
Maurine Ashcraft Kennedy
Rainbow Girl
Wilson County Choral Aires rehearse for District Home Demonstration
The Wilson County Choral-Aires met Monday at Altoona Methodist church for rehearsal of two songs to sing at the District Home Demonstration meeting in Chanute. After practice, they accepted an invitation to meet at Village Creek School June 6 at 8 o'clock. Ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Wilson County
Choral-Aires
Altoona Methodist Church
Memorial Building
Chanute
Ralph Dice
Village Creek School
Identification photos mark ladies club session
In a recent business meeting Mrs. Thomas Tweddell and Mrs. Mil dred Ennis coordinated the program while members had baby pictures taken for identification. Mrs. Floyd L. West received the award for most identified as dessert courses were served by hostesses Truman Lovett J Wilford Johnson Nickerson Harry Palen and Sidney Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Tweddell
Mildred Ennis
Floyd L. West
Mmes
Truman Lovett
J. Wilford Johnson
Nickerson
Harry Palen
Sidney Olson
Fairyland Dinner Theme at Christian church event
A mother daughter dinner at the Christian church featured a Fairyland theme. Mrs. P F Needham crowned Queen by Barbara Jacobs with Barbara as Little Princess. Mrs. Royce Wells served as Fairy Queen and toastmaster, with corsages and throne decor. The program centered on the word CROWN and included musical numbers and readings by local participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
P. F. Needham
Barbara Jacobs
Barbara
Royce Wells
Mrs. Needham
Elsie Cunningham
Mmes
Joe Holladay
Merle Umbarger
Glenn Defebaugh
Robert Ward
L. E. Kreider
Umbarger
Holladay
Patriarchs Militant Auxiliary Meets in Neodesha Hall
The Patriarchs Militant Auxiliary met at Odd Fellows hall with Mrs. R. L. Christie presiding and 16 officers present. Mrs. J. T. Stone led the lines in the absence of the vice president, while Mrs. Ira Hubler reviewed. One candidate was elected to membership and a Southeastern Kansas association report from Neodesha was given by Mrs. Nathan Hole. Ten out of town members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary of Patriarchs Militant
Odd Fellows Hall
R. L. Christie
E. S. Barnhart
J. T. Stone
Christie
Ira Hubler
Southeastern Kansas Association
Neodesha
Nathan Hole
High Prairie Pioneers 4-H Holds Special Meeting
A High Prairie Pioneers 4-H junior leaders and project leaders gather at Mrs. Philip Wing's home for a special meeting. Attendees included Scarlett Wing Sharon Nelson Robert Vaughn Jim Stone Darrell Wiltse Richard Morton and several leaders led by Mr. and Mrs. Wiltse Mrs. Neil Nelson Mrs. Joe Morton and Mrs. Wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Prairie Pioneers
Philip Wing
Scarlett Wing
Sharon Nelson
Robert Vaughn
Jim Stone
Darrell Wiltse
Richard Morton
A. D. Wiltse
Neil Nelson
Joe Morton
Wing
Robert Baughnap
4-H Roundup Delegates Named at High Prairie Church
Sharon Nelson and Robert Baughn were chosen as roundup delegates for the club. A community project to plant a flower bed at the church was planned with Mrs. Wing to buy the plants. A 4-H tour by junior leader boys and junior night were discussed. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neral
High Prairie Church
Sharon Nelson
Robert Baughn
T the Church
Pattern order form instruction from Chanute Tribune
A note instructs sending thirty five cents plus five cents for each pattern to Marian Martin care of The Chanute Tribune Pattern Dept. 232 West Labt New York NY 1 Print plainly name address zone size and style number for first class making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Martin
Chanute Tribune
West Lab
New York
N.Y
Grades Plan Track Event At Royster Stadium
City elementary schools schedule annual track meet tomorrow at Royster Stadium starting 1 30 p m Events split into three classes for fourth to sixth grades with boys and girls divisions in each class Ribbons awarded to top three finishers Class A sixth grade events High jump running broad jump 70 yard dash relay Class B fifth grade events High jump running broad jump 50 yard dash relay Class C fourth grade events Standing broad jump softball throw 40 yard dash relay Organizers Wallace Hinkle Alvin Knepp and Harold Anderson Lions Club and Junior College Future Teachers assist with events An estimated 350 children will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royster Stadium
Wallace Hinkle
Alvin Knepp
Harold Anderson
Lions Club
Meets Open to Public Participation
The event invites public attendance and participation. Officials confirm open access for all community members to observe and engage with the activities.
Kill Devil Hill Repeals Town Charter
Kill Devil Hill North Carolina voters elected a mayor yesterday but repealed the town charter as the municipality ceased to exist. Property owners opposed 200 percent tax hikes since 1953 and led the campaign to end the charter. The town sits at Wright brothers first powered flight site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kill Devil Hill
N. C
Emily Mustian
Democratic Sweep In Baltimore Election
Mayor Thomas D'Lesandro Jr. led Democrats to a landslide in Baltimore's municipal election after a long recovery from illness. The victory extends his control of city offices and signals strong party support for the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Thomas D'Lesandro Jr
Extend
Chanute Tribune May 4 1955 Page 3 Briefs
Chanute Tribune reports on local briefs and notices published on May 4 1955. Community events and city updates appear in compact items reflecting the week’s happenings in Chanute Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chanute Tribune
Statewide Victory Extends Winning Streak to 22 Races
The candidate extended a string of victories to twenty two races, covering elections from the State Legislature to Congress, and defeated Republican Samuel Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Samuel Hopkins
Red buildup reported near Quemoy with gun boat damage
Taipei dispatches say Nationalist China reports fresh Red buildup near offshore islands. It claims planes damaged three Communist gun boats in the Quemoy area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taipei
Formosa
China Today
Quemoy
IATED PRESS observations for at 6 30 a m
The text provides partial notes likely from an early morning press briefing. It mentions observations around 6 30 a m and references unnamed reporters or agencies. The fragment lacks clear events, names, or locations to form a complete item.
Cheerful Workers Meet at First Baptist Church
The Cheerful Workers class met last night in the parlor of First Baptist Church with 25 attending. Mrs. O. E. Nickerson presided and led devotions by Mrs. Far Wing on the theme Life Twilight Period. Mrs. B. F. Wyatt volunteered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
O. E. Nickerson
Far Wing
Blade
B. F. Wyatt
Pattern Lumber Shipment Notice
A notice requests twenty five cents per pattern with a five cent surcharge for first class matting. Send payments to The Chanute Tribune Household Arts Peptro at Baxay Old Chelsea Station New York. Include name address zone and pattern lumber details in plain print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute Tribune Household Arts Peptro
Baxay
Chelsea Station
New York
Alice Brooks Neme craft catalogue advertisement 1955
Promotion for the 1955 Alice Brooks Neme craft catalogue offering pages of knitting crochet embroidery iron ons and patterns. Request 25 cents to obtain the copy and encourage readers to order multiple designs from the book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brooks Nemecraft
Parson district meeting held at Odd Fellows hall
Reports from the Parsons district meeting were presented at LA to BRT session in Odd Fellows hall Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. L. I. Stevens presided and plans were made for a covered dish dinner May 17 honoring the members' mothers. After the lodge, Mrs. Stevens hosted refreshments at a local drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Odd Fellows Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lefevers
Farmerettes
Rainbow
West Maple Grove
Ladies Aid
Noel Jackson
A. H. Harnish
Charley Vickerson
Harnish
Cleve Jackson
Patriarchs Militant Auxiliary
Harry Mother
Truitt
N. Steuben
Chung
Johnson Furniture
R.C.A
T.V. Swivel Rockers
T.V
By the Assoc
Iated Press
Bismarck
N. D
Chicago
Denver
Edmonton
Fort Worth
Havre, Mont
Kansas City
Miami
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Oklahoma City
Washington
Tioga Coffee Shop
Kan-Kil
Colga
Mn U
Neamy Ae
Camille
Elizabeth Arden
Tioga
Lincoln
Norcross
Vhone
Wizard OF OZ
Evans Music Store
Haeger Pottery
T.V. Lamps
Eureka
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!