Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Chanute Tribune in Chanute, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1968

Page

3

Nancy Roberts to Wed John LaRocca in Aug double wedding

Mr and Mrs J A Roberts announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy to John LaRocca son of Mrs Donald Ray and Al LaRocca of San Francisco California. Nancy a 1966 Chanute High School graduate attended Kansas University and is a NCCIC sophomore secretary of the class and head cheerleader. LaRocca a 1962 Chanute graduate and 1967 KU graduate played football and rugby and is a teacher and football coach in Shawnee Mission. A double wedding with Suzan Ranz and Jim Caldwell is planned for Aug 17 at First Methodist Church.

J. A. Roberts Nancy John LaRocca Donald Ray al LaRocca San Francisco Calif Chanute High School Kansas University Lawrence Miss Roberts Neosho County Community Junior College NCCIC University of Kansas LaRocca Shawnee Suzan Ranz Jim Caldwell First Methodist Church Nancy Roberts

Recreation Calendar Schedule Highlights Local Venues

Tonight at Sportsman's Bowl a bowling tournament starts at 7:00 followed by Evening Golf at Safari Golf Course from 6:30 to 7:30. Senior High Ping Pong at Launching Pad runs 7 to 9 with Tuesday Open House at the same venue at 7:35 p.m. Archery club meets at Launching Peak at 6:30 p.m.

Safari Golf Safari Golf Course

Harmony EHU Tea Meeting at Berthot Home

Harmony EHU met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Wayne Berthot's home with guests Mrs. Melvin Harwood Mrs. Ray Zumalt Mrs. Sterling Martin and Mrs. Lois Carlson. Members answered roll call with sewing ideas and discussed the cancer drive the county fair and plans to attend tea in Independence. Mrs. Henry Alford led the lesson Your Contemporary Needle and will host the June 7 meeting.

Harmony Ehu Wayne Berthot R. 3 Mmes Melvin Harwood Ray Zumalt Sterling Martin Lois Carlson Carlson Independence Henry Alford

Laurel Mothers Club Spring Luncheon and Installations

The Laurel Mothers Club held its season finale spring luncheon at the Orchid Buffet. Retiring officers presented gifts to the new officers. Mrs. John Crownover won the door prize. The afternoon continued informally after adjournment with new president Mrs. Kenneth Simmons.

Laurel Mothers Club John Crownover Kenneth Simmons

Classified and Display Advertisements Summary

The column compiles various ads including job offers, real estate, goods for sale, services, and notices. It features local businesses and individuals promoting rentals, items for sale, repairs, hiring, and community announcements with contact details where available.

Suzan Ranz and James M Caldwell to Wed in August

Suzan Ranz daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ed Ranz of 1021 S Tennessee and James M Caldwell son of Mrs Oma L Caldwell of 620 S Steuben announce their engagement. The couple plans a double wedding with Nancy Roberts and John LaRocca on August 17 at First Methodist Church. Caldwell, a Navy serviceman aboard USS Ticonderoga, is a 1962 Chanute High School graduate and Kansas State College of Pittsburg alum.

Ed Ranz S. Tennesee Suzan James M. Caldwell Oma L. Caldwell S. Steuben J. M. Caldwell Oil City Caldwell Chanute High School Neosho County

Cotton output drops to 7.6 million bales in U S last year

United States farmers produced 7.6 million bales of cotton in the prior year, the smallest annual total since 1895, signaling a sharp decline in national crop yields and potential economic impact on growers.

United States

Telephone contact for Tribune phone line

Instructions urge readers to call their Tribune phone or contact the carrier. If unreachable, dial HE 1 3400 after 6 p.m.

Tribune

May Fellowship Day At Presbyterian Church In Chanute

Mrs David presided welcoming over 50 women from Chanute area churches for the May fellowship day at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs Neil Ashley directed the program with scripture read by Mrs Castor Perrin and vocal selections by a trio. A panel discussed anonymity and community chaired by Rt Rev Msgr Vincent Hogan. Tea followed served by Presbyterian women with a green table decor and silver candelabra.

David David Chanute Presbyterian Neil Ashley Castor Perrin Marcia Allen Karen Robison Sherrie Caldwell Miss Caldwell Vincent Hogan Edwin H. Rideau Robert Geiger Lester Lawrence Myron Slater Edgar Rains Gerald Taylor David Thomas Floyd May Kenneth Johnson Lawrence

Two U S Vice Presidents Died in Indianapolis Years Apart

The record notes two vice presidents dying in Indianapolis: Thomas A. Hendricks in 1885 and Charles W. Fairbanks in 1918, marking the city as a site of notable national figures' deaths.

Indianapolis Thomas A. Hendricks Charles W. Fairbanks

Bible Quiz prompts and curious trivia

The excerpt presents a Bible study style quiz by Lavina Ross Fowler with five questions. It asks about a parable used by Nathan for David in two texts, Elizabeth’s desert actions to save John the Baptist, Herod’s killer, the identity of Boanerges, and whether mandrake is a plant or tool, ending with scored feedback.

Lavina Ross Fowler Nathan David Douay Elizabeth John the Baptist Herod Boanerges

Hints From Heloise Practical Kitchen And Home Tips

A collection of reader tips including slicing onions with the peel on to avoid odor, watering hanging baskets with ice for slow absorption, winding thread on popsicle sticks for travel sewing, using a pill bottle for needles, and a sliding chair aid to move items for arthritic comfort.

LaVerne Warner Heloise

Carol Jean Cherry Weds Kenneth Pens in Oklahoma City

Carol Jean Cherry daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Cherry Oklahoma City wed Kenneth E Pens Jr son of Mrs Faye Pens and the late Kenneth E Pens Sr in Crown Heights Christian Church Oklahoma City. The double ring ceremony featured maid and matron attendants, best man J Thomas Manchester, and multiple ushers. The couple plans to reside in Middletown Ohio where the groom works for Armco Steel. the bride is OU graduate.

Carol Jean Cherry George W. Cherry Oklahoma City Kenneth E. Pens Jr Middletown Ohio Crown Heights Christian Church Faye Pens Kenneth E. Pens Sr J. Thomas Manchester Augusta Maine Bob Cherry W. P. Brock Larry Black Richard Heidrick Wichita Joe Kilanoski Shawnee Mission Oklahoma University Chanute Junior College Wichita State University Armco Steel

Shower Honors Pamela Nessel in Humboldt

Pamela Nessel of Humboldt was honored with a bridal shower Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Lewis J. Gerken. Assisting hosts and guests included Denise, Mrs. Gordon Bender, Mrs. Paul Brennecke, Mrs. Robert Hart, Mary Beth Lassman, and Mary Jo Heenan. The event featured yellow and white decorations, a linen table, a crystal candelabrum, and refreshments for 29 guests. Miss Nessel is engaged to Gene Archer.

Pamela Nessel Humboldt Lewis J. Gerken N. Forest Denise Gordon Bender Paul Brennecke Nessel Robert Hart Mary Beth Lassman Mary Jo Heenan Pittsburg Richard Kaufman Glen Layman Miss Nessel Gene Archer

Chanute Tribune Highlights May 6 1968 Page Three

Local news brief recaps events from Chanute and surrounding areas with community updates and scheduled activities for the week. Includes notices from schools, churches, and civic groups, plus brief sport and classifieds items.

Social Calendar Highlights May Week Cultures and Clubs

A dense listing of club meetings and socials spans May 7 and May 8. Groups include Cub and Boy Scout leaders, Gem and Mineral Society, Ladies Auxiliaries, Rainbow for Girls, Leanna Ladies Aid, Mental Health Association, Chanute Textile Paint Club, Vilas Homebuilders, and numerous church and community groups. Events run from afternoon to evening across Murray Hill, North Malcolm, and central town venues with times from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in a single community-wide schedule.

Murray Hill Gem and Mineral Society Patriarchs Militant IOOF Rainbow Masonic Temple Leanna Ladies Aid of the Christian Church Marvin Olson Benedict Victory Ehu Beland S. Plummer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Drisdell Susan Ranz Mrs. Berthot Laurel Kansas State University Manhattan Chi Omega Social Sorority Miss Ranz Ranz Motor Company Church Women In Fellowship General Electric Eyes Icemaker Home Appliance Co Frost FE. Mats R. H CIA Kenneth Pens J. Clyde Wheeler Bobbie Ingram Jane Cherry Sharon Pens Hutchinson Nan Ligon Norman Okla Margaret Landrum Nira Smith Janice Shirley Jackie Marcy Mary Ann Brown Shirley Peggy Kolar Albuquerque N.M Ron Crouse Dallas Tex Dawna Cherry Oklo The Chanute Tribune Blancett S. Sante Fe Civic With Davis Davis Wilson's Davis Paint Store Colfax Baptist Wms Blanche Thompson Grace Episcopal Church St. Mary's Kenneth Horton S. Central St. Margaret's Gordos Barker Otterbein United Methodist Church Martha Circle Bessie Robison CES Christian Women's Fellowship First Christian Church Neosho Valley Coin Club Memorial Building Tioga Hotel Sorghum Valley Grange Grange Hall United Commercial Travelers Tioga Inn Westview Baptist Chapel Women's Society of Christian Service Esther Ellis Riegel W. 7Th Martha Carl Bedenbender S. Lincoln Mary Joan Young Naomi Lyle Dean Orpha F. L. Burtle S. Katy Rachel John McMeekin S. Wilson Ruth Paul Wells John Schultz Caravelle Bulova Phillips Jewelry Tioga Hotel
Search Courier

Search the Chanute Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Chanute Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication