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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1963
Page
2
A reader asks how to handle parental separation pressure on a child and which parent to choose. Ann advises choosing the father if forced to pick, urging the reader not to be punished for their parents’ conflict.
A Mexico travel segment recounts a Patzcuaro to Guadalajara itinerary with visits to the University of Guadalajara the governor's home and the Las Americas Street statues including Abe Lincoln. It notes Lake Chapala scenery modern and poorer districts and stops at hospitals schools parks and a glass factory.
Thayer and nearby towns posted a weekend of family gatherings with Harold Williams and Doug of Liberal visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams. The death of Maude Hight in McAllen Texas preceded funeral services in Thayer with burial at the local cemetery. Members of the Hannon and Thornton families hosted extensions, while Edna Osborn and Lucille Johnston shopped in Cherryvale. Bob Williams departed for Long Beach and then Japan to serve six months aboard the USS Hector, after spending two weeks with his grandparents.
Reverend Roy Harrington announced a series of Depth Bible Study sessions at the Humboldt church. The program titled Depth Bible Study uses a personal approach and starts Wednesday at 7 PM, continuing until the course concludes with a focus on Second Timothy, Paul’s prison epistle. All interested Bible students are urged to attend.
Charlotte Baker earned a one rating on bass clarinet solo at the Topeka state meeting last week. Bonita Doty received a three for her vocal solo and was given helpful criticism. They traveled to Topeka with John Childs and Miss Rinker, accompanied by Sally Nord and Margaret Blattner.
A proclamation from Mayor A C Lassman declares next week as Clean Up Week. George Hunt and W L Palmer received the collection contract. Start in the south part of town with trucks moving north. Residents should place trash in containers and set them on the parking or in the alley for pickup.
The group, including Marie Stipp and Joaquin Padilla, rode by buggy taxi to a hotel after plans to buy out changed. They then traveled to Tlaquepaque Hunters Club for outdoor dinner beneath banana trees, witnessed whirlwinds, and followed Lake Patzcuaro to Patzcuaro where they lunched at Posada de Don Vasco at 1 45 p m.
Margaret Brinkman as president and Lilyan Freeman as treasurer of the Humboldt Business and Professional Women's club joined the spring luncheon in Paola. The program featured district presidents meeting, parliamentary drill, a fashion show, and a talk by Mrs. P A Pettit about her trip to India while attendees worshiped at their chosen church.
Prairie View residents hosted dinners and visits with Mary Baker, Ella Funst on, Iola, and the Mueller family of Chanute. Mary Snider from Juniata stayed with Mrs. Butts as Center Grove Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Lassman’s home for a birthday dinner with thirteen members, five guests, and seven children present.
The First Methodist church will open National Family Week with a Sunday 9:30 a.m. service in the sanctuary at Second and Lincoln. Rev Duff D Wagoner's sermon will be A Child In Our Midst. A Parents meeting follows Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The week ends with Mother's Day on May 12.
A church gathering followed a Benedict meal with remarks by Mrs. Owen Elder chairing the board of stewards and the Rev. Donald L. Greenough. Christine Beck played an accordion solo, the Thompson ensemble performed two numbers, and Mrs. Edna Hoffman led a song service. Mrs. Hoffman, transferring membership to Neo desha Methodist, received a corsage as 66 attendees looked on.
Mrs. Clay Potterton, 74, died in her sleep Tuesday night at a son’s home in Arkansas City after a transfer from St. Margaret’s Hospital in Fredonia. Funeral and burial were in Arkansas City. Survived by three sons Nick, John, and Richard. three daughters Clay May Potterton, Mrs. Albert Shepard, and Mrs. John Farley. a brother Raleigh Fulp. 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her husband died 16 years ago. The Potterton family had lived in Benedict the past five years. A basket dinner ended the church financial drive for the coming year. Local residents visited and spent weekends with friends and family in nearby towns.
The free Masons conduct final services for departed brothers upon proper request. Local lodge handles services away from home lodge with verification of Masonic affiliation. Active pall-bearers must be Master Masons. honorary pall-bearers may vary. The service may be full or with a clergyman and requires notification of the officiant.
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