Rebekah Lodge Holds Renewal Ceremony
A re obligation ceremony for Rebekah Lodge members was led by Mrs. Gene Ogler Monday evening. Seventy members attended with eight carrying candles and four with Bibles around the altar.
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1960
Page
3
A re obligation ceremony for Rebekah Lodge members was led by Mrs. Gene Ogler Monday evening. Seventy members attended with eight carrying candles and four with Bibles around the altar.
An assembly meeting will elect officers and serve refreshments after the proceedings. The event emphasizes a social refreshment period following the formal ballot.
May 6 1960 social calendar lists Beta Delta Epsilon Sigma Alpha Mrs Tom Biancett 13 E 8th 8 pm Seamena Home Demonstration unit guest day 2 pm National Home Demonstration Week observance at Guild Evangelical United Brethren church meeting postponed to May 12 Rainbow Home Demonstration unit guest coffee 9 am Missionary Society First Church of God covered dish luncheon all day Royal Neighbors of America Odd Fellows hall dinner noon Alpha Chief Beta Sigma Phi Mrs Kent Blackwood 317 W 3rd 7 45 pm Laurel Mothers Maple Leaf luncheon and officers installation 1 15 pm Chain Comers Drumstrick spring luncheon 1 pm Four Square Home Demonstration unit guest day 1 30 pm Harmony Home Demonstration unit Humboldt 2 pm Wilson class First Methodist quilting 10 am LS of B of LF and E Carpenters hall luncheon 1 pm Dorothea L Dix tent Daughters of Union Veterans Memorial building 2 30 pm Duplicate Bridge Pine Room Tioga Hotel 1 15 pm.
An advertisement for aprons and sewing patterns from The Chanute Tribune. It promotes pattern 7221 with wild roses and morning glories designs, priced at thirty seven cents plus mailing, and urges sending name, address, zone, and pattern number to a New York address. Also mentions a 1960 needlecraft book offering three free patterns and additional craft ideas, with a 25 cent request.
A Chanute Tribune excerpt presents Ann Landers advice on petty larceny for office items, a homemaker overwhelmed by weekend grandchildren, and a slumber party disruption. It includes guidance to stop taking government items, support for exhausted mothers, and handling teen parties with tact.
Mr and Mrs Albert Hansen of rural Chanute celebrate fifty years of marriage with an open house planned Sunday at their southwest Chanute home. They wed May 9 1910 in St Patrick Catholic Church officiated by Rev Patrick Nagle.
Marriage vows were exchanged at 3 p.m. on April 30 in the Congregational church at Independence. Retha Marie Jackson and Gale D. Carter, both of Independence and Earlton, are the couple. They will reside on a farm northeast of Altoona after a brief wedding trip to the Ozarks.
Mrs. W. N. Swartz of Coffeyville was initiated into the LA to B of RT at a yesterday meeting in the IOOF hall. Mrs. Axel Anderson led the business session. Guests included Mrs. O. N. Mitchell and Mrs. Ray Abbott. Delores Alfred won the dues prize while Ray Walker and G. E. Barker took guest prizes. Refreshments followed at Purity Dairy.
Mrs Ollie M Smith of Benedict was honored at a family gathering marking her 79th birthday with most children present. Attendees included her sons Cecil B Smith Raymond C Smith Orval C Smith Harold Kline and John L Smith and daughters Cora Riddle Wilhite and Ethel Wilhite plus many relatives from Kansas City Pittsburg Ridgecrest Emporia Kanopolis and Santa Maria California. Afternoon callers were Mrs Ben F Ritz and Fred Farwell and Mrs M B Farwell.
Twenty three members attended the closing spring luncheon at the Country club. A gift was presented to retiring president Corwin Smith and door prize went to Mrs. James Stewart. Candlelight installation named Fred Montague as president M L Morton as vice president Hans Herold secretary and C A Wood treasurer.
About 100 friends and relatives attended an open house honoring Mr. and Mrs. John T. Cullison for their 50th wedding anniversary. Cards gifts and flowers were received. Mrs. Oscar Koch helped with serving. All five children were present except son Dick of Samuel Idaho.
Six members of the Up and Atom 4-H Club sewing project committee met at leader Mrs. Ervin Brune's home on 102 N. Larson on April 27. Final instructions on the sewing project were given by leader Mrs. Arthur Evans. Mrs. Brune served refreshments.
Mrs E J McCandless reviewed the Paul Gallico book at a Cheerful Workers class meeting of the First Baptist church on May 3. In charge were Mrs T H Lovett and Mrs Richard Worley. Plans for a mother daughter banquet on May 17 were announced.
Beta Delta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha hosted a Sunday tea for mothers and guests commemorating Founder's Day. Mrs. O. A. Klingner welcomed attendees at her home on Main Street, decorated with spring flowers and candles, as officers led a candlelight service and ESA songs were performed.
Forty eight women joined Ladies Day golf at the Country club. Thirty attended the beginners class and eighteen played. Handicaps decided the winners with three tied for first and four tied for second. Mrs. Frank Gibson, Mrs. Robert Allen, and Mrs. William Helton Jr. shared first on 39 while Mrs. Pat Conn, Mrs. John Nation, Mrs. Jack Wood and Mr. James Kensett tied for second on 40. Mrs. E. O. Morris led as chairman.
Mrs. Bob McLaren and Mrs. Bob Griffiths hosted the Barathea Guild meeting at 202 S. Allen. Mrs. Griffiths led devotions and two Mother’s Day articles were read, the Lord’s Prayer was recited in unison, and Mrs. Bill Moffatt presided. Mystery sister gifts were exchanged and refreshments were served to 20 members.
Sixteen members of the Dorothy Tiegreen Guild met Tuesday night at the Grant Avenue Baptist church. Mrs. Glenn Shockey, president, opened the meeting with prayer. The Trumpets from Revelation were presented by Mrs. Lloyd Woosley. Mrs. Vernon Youngberg and Mrs. Neil Kepley served a dessert course.
Mrs. Nathan Hole presided at a Ladies Auxiliary to the Patriarchs Militant meeting in the IOOF hall. Jean Lance of Fort Scott led the session. A covered dish dinner is planned for 6 30 p m on May 17 with members from Howard Iola Humboldt Chanute and Fort Scott in attendance.
Mrs. Andrew Nelson of R.2 hosted the Victory Home Demonstration unit on Tuesday in observance of National Home Demonstration Week. Mrs. Wilbur Thompson presented the lesson Color and You showing colorful accessories to dress up and dress down a basic blue outfit.
Mrs. Howard McNeill handles family life while Mrs. Chester Hamsher leads budget meals at a women’s club session. Coffee was poured for 14 members and guests by Mines and several attendees, with the next gathering set for June hosted by Mrs. Lester Thompson.
Erie Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary held a family night dinner at the clubhouse with about fifty members guests and children attending. Committee in charge included Bill Bishop Sherman Goff Floyd Lee and Harry More. The next Auxiliary meeting is scheduled for the afternoon of May 10.
London reports private talks among 11 Commonwealth leaders and South Africa Foreign Minister Eric Louw to urge modification of apartheid policies. While not on the formal agenda, the issue dominates discussions as leaders push for changes in Negro population governance.
Los Angeles mayor Norris Poulson 64 announces he will not seek a third term citing health. Known for clashing with Khrushchev and boosting baseball west, Poulson helped bring the Dodgers to Los Angeles and plans to return to private life as a CPA after his June 1961 term ends.
Rexall Drug Co advertises a week long sale titled America’s Greatest Sale running May 2 through May 7. The promotion promises big savings on assorted goods with emphasis on low prices and value.
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