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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1971
Page
4
A compilation of Ann Landers letters discusses teen drug abuse and overdose dangers, debt from easy credit, and hotel thefts by guests. The reader recounts a 16 year old overdose and hepatitis from dirty needles, while experts warn against overuse and misusing drugs. The hotel theft discussion cites attitudes of guests versus staffs and quotes industry managers on shrinkage.
Mrs. Joe Winkler spoke to Associated Women Students of Neosho County Community Junior College Monday about selection of china and silver and accessories by girls anticipating marriage. Barbara Olson led the meeting and a bake sale for May 15 downtown Chanute was approved. Toni Hurst was elected president. Mrs Norvel Lee sponsors the group.
The Gem and Mineral Society met at the Memorial Building on Tuesday. Melvin Hubler reviewed Underwater Wonder of the World Lost Sea in Tennessee from Grit magazine and Mrs. Lewis Wilson reviewed Gem Hunting along the Al Can Highway from Alaska magazine. Mrs. Ernest Anderson’s poem to Apollo 14 astronauts was read with their reply. Door prize to Mrs. Hubler. Refreshments served by Mrs. Burgtorf, Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Anderson. Summer meetings moved to 8 p.m.
George McCune manager of the Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce spoke to Cosmetologists Affiliate 56 in the Memorial Building Monday. He outlined the chamber role and reminded members of the bread-and-butter clinic in Independence on June 6.
Michelle Ann Kinney wed Spec. 4 Frank Welch Jr. at Trinity Lutheran Church Leavenworth on April 24. Welch, a Vietnam veteran stationed at Fort Riley, will join his wife after her May graduation from Leavenworth High School. Guests included the bride’s grandparents John Carter and Wilbur McCormick family friends Patricia and Jim Humboldt.
Baptist Girls Fellowship Guild hosted a mother-daughter tea at 415 W. Walnut in honor of sponsor Mrs J R Hale. Debra Cox led the punch as five guild members four mothers Mrs Hale and two guests Mrs Toland and Mrs Marks attended.
Peewee to clock 0 Club cookout at Highland Park at 1 p.m. Chanute Country Club bridge at 3 30 p.m. Wilson Class at First United Methodist Church at 1 30 p.m. J C Ladies Otterbein United Methodist Church Mrs R O Sperry 215 S Wilson at 1 30 p.m.
Savonburg relatives and guests numbering 200 attended the open house honoring Mr. and Mrs. Art Kyser at their home. Four states and 30 towns were represented. Omer Throgmartin of Fort Scott, nearly 100, presented a yellow rose. The hosts were the honorees' children with Margret Wooldridge of Miami planning decorations and refreshments.
A Baptist church meeting in Texas featured Mrs. Junior Fritz showing slides of a camper trip through Texas with camping trailers visiting San Antonio Mission Harlingen and more. Mrs. Viola Zastrow led the program as the group sang and shared devotions before a business session and roll call.
A brief public notice instructs readers to contact their Tribune carrier and to dial 431-3400 at 5 30 p m if the carrier cannot reach them, outlining a fallback contact procedure.
Rebekah Lodge 158 hosted the District 12 57th school of instruction in IOOF Hall. District officers led sessions, with Mrs. Lemuel M. Beale as district president and Mrs. Fairy Carrol as vice president. Mrs. Mabel Miller, Rebekahs Assembly of Kansas president, presided and received honors. 96 members from multiple towns attended. Erie hosts the next 1972 meeting.
Reader letters celebrate Heloise cleaning out 250000 requests for a free stain removal booklet. Contributors share home hacks from sewing a child’s blanket to repurposing a lawn mower, with notes of thanks and practical tips for everyday living.
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