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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1959
Page
3
Ann Landers counsels readers on revealing a previous marriage and the strain of secrecy. The column recalls multiple letters about marriages, separations, and aims to find honest paths, urging practical steps and personal responsibility.
A vintage catalog-style ad for craft patterns and a 1999 Alice Brooks catalog. It promotes quilt patterns, crochet knitting embroidery and other crafts. Includes prices and mail details for order form and pattern numbers.
Mrs Gene Wall led St Annes chapter meeting in Sawyer hall reviewing God Has a Plan for Us from Prayer Works The eighteen members heard plans for an Antique Show to be held Saturday and Sunday in the Masonic Temple Officers announced for the next term and Miss Coldwell to become president at the next meeting
Mrs. Carrie Elmore led the devotional and a lesson titled Along the Line of March at a Women’s Missionary Association meeting of the United Brethren in Christchurch. Twelve Prayer Band members joined, with Rev. Effie Simon offering prayer.
Mrs Bert Bass closed with prayer during a WMA gathering from New Voices Old Worlds. Mrs A E Turner led and reported on the April 16 Garnett branch meeting. Thirteen members two children and two guests attended including Mrs Bass now a member and Mrs Gillis Gibson from Earlton.
Elsmore announces the engagement of Kay Nelson to Dean Elder. Kay, a 1958 Elsmore High School graduate, works at Humboldt National Bank. Dean, a 1958 Grant High School graduate, is employed at Hudson Filling Station in Chanute. The wedding is set for June 21 at Elsmore Methodist Church.
Advertising blurb for a Marian Martin sun fun sewing set with a pop over top shorts and pedal pushers in cottons. Includes pattern 9291 in children's sizes 2 4 6 8 with yardage and embroidery transfer information. Mail orders to The Tribune Pattern Dept New York for pattern pricing and style details.
United Presbyterian Women circles met Wednesday at multiple homes with Bible lessons including The Spirit Speaks to the Church and The Freedom of the Spirit. Circle 3 met at Mrs. Jim Gilbreath’s home. Circles 4 5 and 1 gathered elsewhere with devotions and ecumenical mission notes. Next meetings are set for June 3 with various hosts.
The Women of the Episcopal church in Sawyer hall discussed an Antique Show set for May 9-10 at the Masonic Temple. Presiding was Mrs Gordon Barker. Reports covered the May Fellowship coffee and a convocation in Topeka. Southeast convocation is May 14 at St. John's Parsons.
Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist church held a covered dish luncheon on Wednesday. Lydia circle led by chairman Mrs H A Martin hosted guests Rev and Mrs Ray J Hutchison Rev Charles A Foley and C C Larrence. Mrs C EF Nickerson presided with devotions by Mrs Paul Dryden. The program about Greater Works Shall Ye Do was presented by Mines G C McLaren and L E Lof.
A social listing notes a June 17 house party in Ottawa hosted by Mrs. Floyd West Sr. and Mrs. Tolbert. The program featured a solo “We Thank The Lord Thy Paths of Service Lead” sung by Mrs. Del Tolbert with Mrs. Dick Barnard on piano, and Grace Hill reported on mission work in India. Participants named include igren Truman Lovett Hutchison Willard Cleaver Ed Zastrow and Miss Lula Leonard.
Mr and Mrs Ira EF Barber of 221 N Lafayette announce the engagement of their daughter Carol to Jerome M Bloxham of Denver son of Mrs Thelma Bloxham Broomfield Colo Miss Barber a 1955 Chane High School graduate will finish at the University of Kansas Law rence in 1959 Bloxham a KU School of Business graduate 1958 is employed by General Mills in Denver.
Altoona teacher Allie Harbert, retiring after 45 years in education, will be honored at a May 17 reception at 2 pm in the Altoona Grade School auditorium. The event is sponsored by Altoona teachers and local civic groups. former students and friends are invited.
Laurel Mothers club held its year end meeting with Mrs. Glenn Kiddoo installed as president at a luncheon at Tik Tok restaurant Humboldt. Officers installed included Mrs Delbert Uden vice president Mrs Lonnie Rhodes secretary Mrs Don Noland treasurer and others plus yearbooks.
Mrs Ronald Clements was welcomed as a new member of the Ladies Circle of Zion Lutheran church during a Wednesday meeting. Rev W T Niermeier led scripture and the group planned packing clothing for world relief. Fifteen calls were reported. Hostesses were Mrs Roy Smith and Mrs Lewis Watts. The next meeting will be June 3 in Highland Park.
Judi Harding and Robert Clark announce their engagement and plan a June 7 wedding. Judi’s parents Mr and Mrs Stanley Harding of Route 1 Eric announce the engagement. Robert Clark is the son of Mr and Mrs Lyle Clark of 921 South Washington.
Seamona HDU held a Thursday observance of National Home Demonstration Week at Mrs Earl Reinhardt's home. Nine members and guests attended with hosts and hostesses named, and discussions covered the UNESCO dinner for foreign students and a district meeting in Pittsburg.
A local event drew roughly 130 members and guests to a gathering described as informal and well attended, with attendees sharing conversations and refreshments throughout.
The annual Junior Music Festival sponsored by the Southeast District of the Kansas Federation of Music Clubs will be held in Chanute at the Senior High School Auditorium. Morning session begins at 9 am and afternoon at 1 15 pm. Open to the public with entrants from Iola Neodesha Altoona Independence and Chanute.
Youth St Cecilia Music Club held a guest night in the Memorial building with Jane Evans presiding. New members and parents were welcomed by Mrs. Leo Gottlieb and officers installed: Karen Kreider president Jim Evans vice president Deedra Lucas secretary Phil Carter treasurer Peggy Dormois scribe. The program featured District Music Festival entrants with violin and piano solos and a piano duo, presented by various members.
Mrs Na dine Condos presented Dressing for the Occasion as the lesson at a Vilas Homebuilders HDA meeting. Mrs Harold Olson presided and members agreed to pay 1 dollar yearly to the Smurthwait Cooperative House. Awards were given for excellence and merit to several members.
A surprise birthday party was held at the Everett Barnhart home R 3 Wednesday honoring Harold Barnhart and Leland Raney. A wiener roast and birthday cake followed with guests including Judy Willis Marie Janey Janice Barnhart Penny Sheldon Merla Raney Joann Rodgers Mary Ann Rolen Mar lene Truster Lois Barnhart Glen Barnhart Pat Sheldon Ronnie Tonkinson Phil Dryden Bill Tripp lett John Birner Monty Barnhart Mmes Bert Truster Kenneth Raney Louise Raney Mmes and Messrs Stanley Lundine and Everett Barnhart.
The Royal Neighbors of America gathered for a Thursday luncheon in Carpenters hall. Officers included Mrs. O H Bates and Mrs. Charles Steinman on the organizing committee. Attendees were three guests from Neodesha plus 27 members, led by Mrs. Ethel Cox. Plans were laid for a Friendship Rally in July.
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