Charter Member Recalls Earlton HDU History During Week
Mrs. Alva McLaren, a charter member, recounts the Earlton Home Demonstration Unit formed in 1945 to educate women in homes and community. The group, now 18 members, has sewn, refinished furniture, cooked for Veterans, funded hospital causes, and supported Earlton School as part of ongoing community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva McLaren
Earlton Hdu
Earlton
HDU
A. J. Elliott
Nellie Lindsay
John Glenn
Lyndon
Elliott
Mmes. Elliott
McLaren
Howard Brant
Brant
Veterans ‘Hospital
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Marie Morehead
Edd Bradshaw
Hazel Coats
Oscar Stich
Gerald Umbarger
Charles Sommars
Mmes. Bradshaw
Glen Neely
E. A. Vanhart
Fasy Chair-Set by Alice Brooks
Craft pattern notice for a chair set in No 30 mercerized cotton with pineapple lace design. Includes mailing details, price 35 cents plus 5 cents postage, address for The Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept New York. Also offers Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalogue and two patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brooks
Bluebirds of Happiness
Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept
P.O
Marian Martin
Chemate Tribune
West 18Th St
New York
N.Y
Mrs Chester King Hosts FAF Club Meeting
Mrs. Chester King R.2 entertained FAF club members Tuesday with 11 members and a guest present. Mrs. Ed Nantz led the business meeting and roll call featured Bible verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester King
FAF Club
Ed Nantz
J. W. Reep
Clarence Anderson
Petrolia
Highland Park
Travis Family Reunion Held At Carpenters Hall
An annual Travis family reunion gathered 45 relatives from three states at Carpenters Hall in Topeka. After a basket dinner and brief business, attendees toured and took photos. next year’s event set for May 17 in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis
Carpenters Hall
S. Malcolm
Topeka
Irene Travis
J. W. Travis
Columbia
Grant Travis
Roger Templin
Karen
Rod and Jeffre
Laura Travis
Harry Leroy
Marvin Thompson
Great Bend
J. T. Ames
T. N. Bradford
Darrell Nelson
Chanute
Lavon Davis
Ronnie
Vicki
Independence
Roy Stevens
Darlene
Kathleen
Kansas City
Max Travis
Bonnie
Barbara
Robert
Earlton
Venice Morris
Los Angeles
Calif
Perk Vaughn
Dale Vaughn
Chery Ann
Marion Vaughn
Linda
Benedict
Prayer Band Meeting at Bible Baptist Church
Mrs Amanda Johnson and Emma Barnquist hosted a WMS Prayer Band gathering at Bible Baptist Church. The group opened with hymns and heard devotions from Mrs Tilford Ames. Two new projects were discussed and refreshments followed. The next meeting is set for 2 p.m. June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Johnson
Emma Barnquist
WMS
Bible Baptist Church
Johnson
Tilford Ames
Baptist Guild Meeting Opens With Prayer
Mrs. Robert Herman led a prayer to start the Dorothy Tiegreen Guild gathering at the Grant church meeting hall. Guild members attended to discuss upcoming activities and community service plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Herman
Dorothy Tiegreen Guild of the
Grant
Village church meeting yields devotions and study
Avenue Baptist church members gathered Tuesday night with Mrs Ray Spencer hosting in rural Erie. Mrs Robert Cox gave devotions while Mrs Glen Shockey led Bible study. Mrs Raymond York and co hostessed served refreshments to 20 members and a child.
LA to B of RT Meeting at IOOF Hall
The LA to B of RT met Tuesday night in the IOOF hall with Mrs. Holt Alford presiding. Refreshments were served by Mrs. O A Eatherly and Mrs. F W McBeath, and the serving table featured a miniature May pole, colored paper dolls, and bouquets of spirea and lilacs. Fifteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Eatherly
F. W. McBeath
IOOF
Ladies Aid Meeting at Leanna Church
A Tuesday gathering of the Leanna Ladies Aid served a dinner to eight women and six children. Mrs. A L Libby and Mrs. Will Kelley of Chanute visited, Mrs. Merle Osher read a poem titled When Jesus Calls during devotions, and the group spent the day quilting and tacking carpet rags with Mrs. Fred Pugh presiding. A work day was planned for June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leanna Church
Ladies Aid
A. L. Libby
Will Kelley
Chanute
Merle Osher
Jesus
Fred Pugh
Scout Meeting Report for Den 4 Pack 100
Den mother Mrs. B A Morris met with cubs of Den 4 Pack 100 on Tuesday. Joe Wasser led the flag salute and Mike McCreedy provided refreshments. The gathering closed with the living circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Morris
Joe Wasser
Mike McCreedy
Teenager Faces Pressure To Marry Girlfriend’s Parents
Forty-four words recount a teen’s dilemma with dating a 17-year-old girl, legal and moral questions of marriage, and parental pressure amid plans for college. The letter from MIKE asks if marriage is fair, while Ann Landers offers guidance on responsibility and consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Mike
Ann Landers
Service Guild Meeting Held at Evangelical Brethren Church
The Barathea Service Guild gathered Tuesday evening at the Evangelical United Brethren church with 19 members present. Marian Shike led devotions and a roll call of favorite songs was taken. Mystery sister gifts were exchanged and Mrs. Bernard Ford presided at the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Bohling
John Jordan
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Barathea Service Guild
Marian Shike
Bernard Ford
LAPM Ladies Auxiliary Meets in IOOF Hall
Mrs. S. E. Cloud presided Tuesday evening in the IOOF hall for a meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to Patriarchs Militant. Mrs. H. R. Claus conducted inspection. Members were present from Humboldt Fort Scott Howard Walnut and Chanute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Cloud
IOOF
Ladies Auxiliary
Patriarchs
H. R. Claus
Humboldt
Fort Scott
Howard
Walnut
Chanute
Oven Meals HD Lesson at Vilas Homebuilders meeting
The Vilas Homebuilders HDU met Tuesday at Vilas Lutheran Church. Members collected donations for the Cancer Society TB Hospital and Cooperative Scholarship House at Kansas State College. The unit solicited $88.66 for the Red Cross in Colfax township. Eating for Good Health is the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilas Homebuilders
HDU
Vilas Lutheran Church
Cancer Society
TB Hospital
Kansas State College
Red Cross
Colfax Township
Oven Meal Demonstration Marks Home Week
A window display prepared by the unit for National Home Demonstration Week showcased the lesson An Oven Meal led by Mrs. Dwight Olson with Mrs. Clement White presiding. Attendees included Mrs. Gene McMillen Mrs. Milo Myers and Mrs. White who earned the 1957 Standards of Excellence gold seal in Fredonia. Mrs. White and Mrs. Myers attended a Coffeyville district meeting on Monday. recreation was led by Mrs. Elmer Anderson. Hostesses were Mrs. James Olson and Mrs. Dale Nelson, serving 18 adults and 10 children. An all day June 10 oven meal is planned at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Olson
Clement White
Mmes
Gene McMillen
Milo Myers
White
Fredonia
Myers
Coffeyville
Elmer Anderson
James Olson
Dale Nelson
Rock and Roll Unit Observes Home Demonstration Week in Erie
In observance of National Home Demonstration Week May 4 10 the Rock and Roll unit repainted street markers in Erie early Tuesday morning. Last year the unit painted 100 markers citywide and members say the project improves community appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
W. W. Holland
AAUW Picnic Closes Year In Chanute
Members of the American Association of University Women wrapped up the club year with a picnic at Santa Fe park shelter house. Retiring president Mrs. James Ganson received a gift. Mrs. Nelle Stevens was elected president and outlined committee work and a drive in book return project for the library. The group supports UNESCO with subscriptions to The UNESCO Courier and The United Nations Review and reports Chanute ranks sixth in state token contributions toward the Washington Educational Center fund. A June meeting will plan a fund raiser for the Washington, D C Educational building.
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American Association of University Women
Shelter House
Santa Fe Park
James Ganson
AAUW
Ruth Shannon
T. H. Cronemeyer
National Fund For New
Washington, D. C
Chanute
Unesco
Shower Honors Judy Whitworth
Edna Morris hosted a bridal shower for Judy Whitworth at 609 W. 1st. The gilt table featured a lace cloth, a bride doll, and a colored umbrella. Guests included Kathy Anderson, Connie Anderson, Jeanette Whitworth, Lois Kern, Rosalynd Booth, Carol Knox, Karen Penner, Marilyn LaRue, Judy Greeve, Judith Cleaver, Mines, Clarke Anderson, Ira Whitworth, Don Grogan, Bob Myres, Robert Wilson, Jim Morris, and Joe Menke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Morris
W. 1St
Judy Whitworth
Kathy
Connie Anderson
Jeanette Whitworth
Lois Kern
Rosalynd Booth
Carol Knox
Karen Penner
Marilyn LaRue
Judy Greeve
Judith Cleaver
Mines
Clarke Anderson
Ira Whitworth
Don Grogan
Bob Myres
Robert Wilson
Jim Morris
Joe Menke
Hutchinson Woman Heads State PEO
Mrs. R. L. Steinheimer of Hutchinson was elected president at the Kansas state convention in Coffeyville. Mrs. C. E. Long of Norton became first vice president as about 500 PEO members attended the 56th annual meeting. Steinheimer had served as Kansas chapter first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Kas
PEO
R. L. Steinheimer
Hutchinson
C. E. Long
Norton
Steinheimer
Kansas
Social Calendar May Nine Five Eight FrDay Events
Devoted Mothers club hosts spring luncheon and installation at 1 p.m. Mrs Albert Benson 308 8 S Wilson. IC Guild meets 2 p.m. Miriam circle of Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p.m. Wilson class quilting at Methodist church 10 a.m. Rainbow HDU Mrs J Rice 603 S Ashby 1 30 p.m. Christian Culture class First Baptist Mrs J R Myers 1612 W Main 2 p.m. Hobby club Mrs Joe R Wasser 115 N Evergreen 7 30 p.m. Four Square HDU Mrs Clifford Crawford R 2 1 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoted Mothers Club
Albert Benson
S. Wilson
IC Guild
Mary Edwards
Miriam
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
First Baptist Church
J. R. Myers
W. Main
Hobby Club
Joe R. Wasser
N. Evergreen
Four Square Hdu
Clifford Craweford
PTA Council Hosts Covered Dish Dinner at Hutton School
The Chanute PTA council and guests dined Monday at Hutton School. Attendees included school board members and wives, plus officers like Mrs. Nelson, second vice president of the Kansas Congress of the PTA. Music featured a clarinet solo, piano accordion duet, and trumpet number. Reports from local presidents summarized the past year and state convention updates. About 67 persons attended, including retiring and new PTA officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutton School
Chanute Pta Council
Messrs
Mmes
Buford Fisher
Floyd Naff
Walter Poor
Floyd Potter
Edwin Cathers
Margaret Nelson
Kansas Congress of the
PTA
Ronnie Oliver
Georgianna Raush
Leona Carter
St. Louis Blues
George Barker
Everett Oliver
W. G. Arthur
Murray Hill
Melvin McGuine
Burl O'Connor
Bill Benson
C. J. Baugh
Proper introduction at a party for an unintroduced woman
A guide suggests a young man should introduce himself when beside a woman he has not met. The recommended line is “I am Paul Sprague. I do not believe I have met you.” The advice emphasizes polite self introduction and recognizing social boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Sprague
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