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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1960

Page

3

Diana Mattson Plans Wedding

The engagement of Diana Sue Mattson to Richard Eugene Fewins is announced by her parents of Elsmore. The wedding is set for June 5 at the Elsmore Methodist church. Mattson will graduate from Elsmore High School this spring and Fewins works for Nelson Brothers Construction.

Diana Sue Mattson Richard Eugene Fewins Leland Mattson Elsmore Fewins Bert Fewins Lavenburg Elsmore Methodist Church Miss Mattson Elsmore High School Nelson Brothers Construction

Mrs. O. F. Young Presides Missionary Prayer Meeting

Mrs. O F Young presided over the Women’s Missionary Prayer Band gathering at the Bible Baptist Church in the Fellowship building. Mrs. J T Ames led a prayer and Mrs. Howard Weis read the missionary story. Devo tions were given by Mrs Ames and refreshments were served by Mrs Edwin VanTil. The next meeting is scheduled for June 2.

O. F Young Women's Missionary Prayer Band Bible Baptist Church Fellowship J. T. Ames Howard Weis Ames Edwin VanTil

Luncheon for Laurel Mothers Club Held at Maple Leaf

A Laurel Mothers club luncheon was held Thursday at the Maple Leaf with 18 members served. Hostesses were Mrs Parks Delahunty, Mrs Jack Groves Jr, and Mrs Dale Edwards. Officers installed included Mrs Groves as president and Mrs Delahunty as vice president. The final event of the year is a May 2 picnic at Mrs Buford Allens home for members and children.

Laurel Mothers Club Maple Leaf Mmes. Parks Delahunty Jack Groves Jr Dale Edwards Groves Delahunty Robert E. Taylor Bill Wolfe Buford Allen

Sorority Elects Mrs. Paul Olson as Leader

Beta Delta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha elected Mrs. Paul Olson president and named Mrs. Don Lee vice president Mrs. Larry Myers recording secretary Mrs. Robert Hembree treasurer and Alta Spurrier corresponding secretary at a Thursday meeting hosted by Mrs. Tom Blancett 11 E 8th. Mrs. Olson spoke on Whats New in Entertainment Refreshments for 13 members and Mrs. Kling ner sponsor. Retiring officers will host a party May 18.

Tom Blancett Beta Delta Epsilon Sigma Alpha Glenn Barnby Paul Olson Don Lee Larry Myers Robert Hembree Alta Spurrier Olson D. A. Klingner

Headlining You by Alice Brooks Veil Caps for Spring Wear

Advertisement notes six veil cap patterns priced about a dollar to make with trim ideas and pattern 7244. It offers patterns and instructions, mailing details, and a 1960 needlecraft book promotion with three free patterns and home craft ideas.

Alice Brooks

Sirl s Sudden Popularity Causes Parental Alarm

A Chanute Tribune excerpt covers a reader concern about a 16 year old girl Brenda gaining popularity after befriending a new friend and attending hockey games with many unintroduced dates. Advice urges firm curfews and limits to restore parental control and protect schooling.

Ann Brenda Ann Landers

Guest Day Observes National Home Demonstration Week

Mrs Charles Doudna hosted a Vilas Homebuilders unit event May 3 with 12 members and guests attending a lesson on Yeast Bread. A June bread bake is planned and a door prize was awarded. Home Demonstration Week program at Lutheran church featured 13 members and 13 guests with two pantomimes readings and a talk on unit purposes.

Vilas Charles Doudna Chanute Vilas Homebuilders Home Harold Olson Jess Olson Doudna Southeast Ralph Winterrond Axel Larson Bill Carlson Weis Wayne Klauman Peace and Progress Unit Lutheran Church L.F. Erickson Teraleen Carnahan Mmnes Jack Groves Jr Ruth Ruggles Junior Ray Lloyd Ford Roy Smith Joe McMillen Wayne Cooper Britton Thompson Richard Oliver Howard Earnest Wendell Bowyer W. F. Dunlap Ervin Brune

Sack Lunch Served by Missionary Society at First Church

The Missionary Society of the First Church of God held a noon lunch and all day meeting in the church basement. Mrs Randall Bell presided and Mrs Joe Adams led the opening prayer with Mrs Tom McQuin delivering the devotions and closing prayer. Ten members and four children attended. A special cross memorial work session is planned for next Thursday.

Missionary Society of the First Church of God Randall Bell Joe Adams Tom McQuin

Rainbow Unit hosts morning coffee at Stemple home

Mrs. Ernest Stemple and Mrs. L. M. Markman welcomed 12 Rainbow Home Demonstration members at 223 N. Garfield. Guests included Mrs. R. D. Churchhill, Elizabeth Burris, Wilbur Ames and daughter Elsie Cunningham and Lucy Garton. Mrs. Cecil Shippy elected family life chairman. next meeting set for May 13 with Mrs. C. S. Eckard at 306 N. Garfield.

Ernest Stemple L. M. Markman Stemple N. Garfield Rainbow Home Demonstration Unit Mmes. R. D. Churchill Elizabeth Burris Wilbur Ames Elsie Cunningham Lucy Garton Cecil Shippy Family Life C. S. Eckard

Guest Day Observed By Harmony Unit

In observance of National Home Demonstration Week Harmony unit held a meeting yesterday with 13 members and two guests Mrs. George Shultz and Mrs. Vern Lock. Mrs. Wayne Berthot led the lesson My Best Color. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Raymond Kelley.

Dean Dighero Glen Neely Shepherd Southeast Kansas Chanute Harmony Unit Robert Johnson Humboldt George Shultz Vern Lock Wayne Berthot Raymond Kelley

Guest Day Tea Held by Forget Me Not Home Demonstration Unit

The Forget Me Not Home Demonstration unit hosted a Guest Day Tea at Hillcrest School on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Wayne Taylor welcomed guests and read What Is A Mother by Jim Reed. District Day reports were shared by Mrs. Rex King and Mrs. Taylor. A square dance The Glow Worm was performed by the Willing Workers 4-H club. The next meeting will be with Ruth Burdick.

Hillcrest School Wayne Taylor Jim Reed Mmes Ora Cheyney Rex King Taylor Jeannie Guy Mike King William Guy Glen Neeley Gary Hinkle Wilfred Aday Bill Stich Clifford Holman Dennis DeMeritt Cheyney Ruth Burdick

Advertising Is Your Guide to Safe Buying

Advertising column urges readers to use trusted sellers and compare prices to avoid scams. It highlights checking return policies and warranties for big purchases.

Crown Prince Akihito to visit U S for 100th anniversary

Japanese Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko will tour the United States in September to mark 100 years of relations. They will be guests of President Eisenhower in Washington September 27 to 29 and visit several unnamed American cities.

Tokyo Akihito Michiko United States Eisenhower Washington

Social Calendar May 9 1960 local groups dinner lunch meeting

Mary Martha Guild at Presbyterian church dinner 6 30 p.m. Santa Fe Women's Federation luncheon 12 30 p.m. Chanute Ladies Encampment Odd Fellows hall 8 p.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Memorial building 8 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Tioga Hotel 7 30 p.m. St Cecilia Music club Tioga Hotel spring luncheon 1 p.m.

Mary Martha Guild Presbyterian Church Santa Fe Women’s Federation Carpenters Hall Chanute Ladies Odd Fellows Hall P.m Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Memorial Building Duplicate Bridge Club Tioga Hotel St. Cecilia Music Club

Dinner Meeting for LS of B of LF and E at Carpenters Hall

A covered dish dinner was served in Carpenters hall on Friday for the LS of B of LF and E. Twelve members and a guest attended. Plans were made to attend the Tri-State convention May 13 14 in Kansas City Kas.

YWCA Phillip Wing Orlie Chapman Jerry Wiegert C. D. Butcher Harry Orendorf The Servin Carpenters Hall LS of B

Around the World dinner and district meet brightens Leamona unit

Leamona home demonstration group hosted 12 members 11 children and two visitors Mrs Don Shively and Mrs Robert Lavor. They discussed UNESCO Around the World dinner highlights and noted a 1959 gold seal earned at a district meeting in Chanute.

Leamona Harold Redburn Don Shively Robert Lavor Chanute Lloyd Rensing Earl Reinhardt Leach Charles DeWeese Rinehardt

Deaths and Funerals Spindler Service

A graveside service for Elsie M. Spindler will be held at 2 30 p.m. Monday at Garnett cemetery. The Rev. Phence L. Mitchell will officiate. The casket will be open at Johnson Mortuary until noon Monday.

Nazarene Church to Host Paul McNutt in Special Services

Singer Paul McNutt known as Americas Psalm singer will perform at the Church of the Nazarene in Isl and Lafayette in special services beginning tomorrow at 9 45 a m and continuing each evening through May 15. McNutt has toured for religious work and appeared on radio and television and made recording albums.

Paul McNutt Church of the Nazarene Island Lafayette America McNutt

Tornadoes, floods strike South and Midwest region

A tornado formed from torrential rain near Mobile Alabama, destroying buildings and injuring none, as a three inch downpour flooded streets. The same system caused widespread damage across Oklahoma to Tennessee, with deaths totaling twenty nine and dozens injured. Inland and Gulf coast areas reported heavy rains, wind gusts up to 80 mph, and scattered structural damage.

Mobile Ala Hollingers Island Mobile Oklahoma Arkansas Mississippi Valley South Wilburton Okla J. Howard Edmondson Midwest Lexie Mississippi Poplarville Dexter Sandy Hook Illinois Missouri Bootheel Osceola Ark Tennessee Memphis New Orleans Baton Rouge Goshen Ind Lafayette Murrayville Ill Rockford Wisconsin Great Lakes

Commencement speakers named for area high schools

Manhattan reports upcoming high school events with the May 22 honors day at 9 30 am and the May 23 and May 24 commencement programs. Maurice Fager, director of Mid-America Fair and of the Kansas Centennial, is set as the speaker per Superintendent William Scott.

Manhattan P.m Richard Smith Maurice Fager William §. Scott

Humboldt Schools Close Festivities Highlight Band Concert

Humboldt's end of term events begin with a high school band concert directed by John Childs in the auditorium. A second program led by Mrs. Marie Reynolds features 80 vocalists Tuesday night. The week also includes Ti-Valley Track at Neodesha, Junior-Senior prom at the high school, Senior Class Night Thursday, and regional track at Fredonia Friday. Elementary Play Day and preschool parties for kindergartners are scheduled at Lincoln and Washington schools.

Humboldt John Childs Childs Marie Reynolds Ti-Valley Neodesha Fredonia Lincoln School Washington School

Thirteen Held in Gasoline Theft Case

COFFEYVILLE AP reports all 13 men charged in connection with the theft of gasoline from the Co-Op are bound over for further proceedings.

Coffeyville (Ap Co-Op

Refinery dock workers bound over for trial on fuel theft

In Coffeyville the Chanute Tribune reports that refinery dock workers including Russel Frisbie Bill Burch and others waived preliminary hearings and were bound over to the December term of District Court on $2000 bond. Charged others face charges for receiving stolen gasoline.

Coffeyville Chanute Tribune Pg. 3 District Court Russel Frisbie Bill Burch C. BE Carr Glenn Latimer Gerald Jackson Lee Bill Sykes Junior Gilliland John MacMahon Scott Kindrick Glen Coffman Clyde Cross Raymond Odle Raymond Vail Co-Op Latimer Jackson Sykes Gilliland

Methodists End Rule Limiting Divorced Remarriage

The Methodist Church eliminated the requirement that a divorced person be declared innocent to remarry in church. Eligibility now hinges on improved attitudes, intentions, and premarital counseling, with emphasis on recognizing factors behind prior marriage failure.

Denver. Colo Methodist Church John W. McKelvey Lansdowne George L. Poor Chimacum Wash Ben F. Lehmberg Colorado Springs Colo

Mrs Edna Davis Visits Chanute for Mother's Day

Mrs Edna Davis arrived in Chanute from Long Beach California to spend Mother's Day with her mother Mrs W R Malcolm at 1718 South Highland and with Mr and Mrs Gerald Friederich and Mrs R O Wicker at listed addresses in Chanute. She plans to return to Long Beach on Wednesday.

Edna Davis Chanute Long Beach Calif W. R. Malcolm S. Highland Gerald Friederich W. Beach R. O. Wicker S. Wilkson Wichita Municipal Airport Davis

Visiting hours and patient status at Neosho Memorial Hospital

Daily Transcript lists visiting hours from 2 to 4 PM and 6:50 PM daily with no visitors under 16. Admissions yesterday include Mrs Richard Steffens of Walnut and Kathleen Weldon of Humboldt. Dismissals yesterday and today include Rhonda Cheyney, Mrs Milton Weide and daughter, Lou Frederick, Harve Clemens, Mrs George McKinsey, and Mrs Joseph Waymire of Yates Center, plus Humboldt residents Mrs Floria Manion, Mrs Vincent Ortiz and daughter, and Mrs Helen Smith.

Richard Steffens Walnut Kathleen Weldon Humboldt Theresa Beaman W. 7Th Sureery Wayne W. Colvin S&s. Evergreen Rhonda J. Cheyney Milton Weide S, Grant Lou A. Frederick S. Evergreen Harve Clemens S. Malcolm George McKinsey Yates Center

Two Police Investigated Car Damage Incidents

Two non injury crashes were logged by police. A 1957 Ford pickup rear ended a stopped car at Santa Fe and Hickory. damages estimated at 150 and 75 dollars. A 1958 Chevrolet hit a parked 1957 Buick at 23 West Main. both vehicles sustained rear bumper and side damage. A 1955 Dodge parked at 112 North Lincoln also reported damaged.

Santa Fe Hickory George W. Hansen N. Highland George McCune McCune Motor Co Ralph Chambers E. Main McCune Hansen Ford Chevrolet Dorothy L. Kenyon S. Santa Fe Maxine L. Hall S. Larson W. Main Kenyon Hall Mort Cox S. Kansas Lincoln

First Negro Votes In Haywood County

Haywood County Negroes may register to vote beginning May 16 for the first time since Reconstruction days. The registration move marks a historic expansion of the local electorate in Brownsville Tennessee.

Haywood County Brownsville, Tenn

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