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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1967
Page
3
Dear Heloise answers why potatoes crack without holes during baking and suggests piercing them. Other readers share seed soaking for seedlings, long emery boards for nails, masking tape caulking, terry cloth coasters to protect tables, and fix for loose iron-on patches with zigzag stitching.
Mr and Mrs Emmitt Smith of Savonburg celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday May 14 from 2 to 4 p m at the Savonburg Community Room Relatives and friends are invited The couple married May 12 1917 in Erie and have lived in Savonburg their entire married life They moved to their present home in 1918 They have two children Mable Plum Walnut and Willie Smith Stark four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
May 1967 listings show meetings across Big Creek Methodist Church WSCS Mason ic Temple OES OES Esther Circle Zion Methodist WSCs and other groups. Notable gatherings include PTA at Hill and North Malcolm Community Center and a Teas at Zion churches with multiple circle meetings led by Elizabeth Bresneham and Martha Jester among others. The Neosho Valley Coin Club meets at Memorial Building and Sunflower CES at Masonic Temple with dinners at Tioga Hotel.
Christine Louise Kuestersteffen daughter of William J. Kuestersteffen Humboldt born April 25. Mary Elizabeth Spieker daughter of Hugo Spieker R. 4 born April 27. Justin Burton Taylor son of James E. Taylor Thayer born April 28. Sheri Lynn Baylor daughter of James Vincent Baylor 310 N. Washington born April 28.
A miscellaneous shower was held Thursday evening at First National Bank lounge for Mrs. Terry Bridges with tables decorated in pink and white. Hostesses were Jennie McGee and Mrs. G. J. McGee, inviting many friends and relatives including Adele Davis Pam Byers Sandi Adams Jeannette Arthur and John Bridges among others.
Instructions urge contacting the Tribune via HE 1 3409 after 6 pm if the carrier cannot be reached. The note emphasizes using the listed number for after hours communication.
Church Women United met Friday afternoon at First Christian church with about 60 women. Rev. Bert Sutton spoke on How Can All Share, stressing voluntary sharing of time and talents and that Christianity began as a minority movement. Tea followed hosted by First Christian Church members.
A bridal shower for Eva Edwards was held Saturday evening in the Zion Lutheran meeting room. Blue and white umbrellas and white candles with blue flowers decorated the tables. Hostesses were Marge Algers, Sandra Stoll and Mrs G McKee. Eva Edwards will marry Gene Goff June 2. Numerous attendees listed from Walnut Pittsburg and nearby towns.
An irate employer posted a 1 cent reward in 1826 for the runaway saddler's apprentice Kit Carson.
Eight members of St. Patrick's Alter Society attended the deanery meeting of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women in Humboldt on Friday. Mrs. Neal Ashley was appointed chairman of community affairs for the Parsons deanery. Attendees included Mmes. Bernard Korphage, C. I. Berthoz, Bernadine Jerome, W. A. Brazil, T. J. Scott, John Lofthouse, Mable Carlos, and Ashley.
Sixteen units of Safari Campers met for a statewide spring campout at Pomona Reservoir near the Vassar area with 543 units registered. Guests included Bob Haskins and family from Topeka and Bill Legge and family from Atchison. Activities featured teen skits and a teen dance, a Lawrence Sweet Adelines chorus, church services, a live performance by Edmund Denny of WIBW, a 7 am Sunday breakfast for teeners, and a demonstration of fishing techniques by Harold Endsley.
About 100 wells stopped irrigation after thieves cut one mile of electric power cable in BYLANDSHAHR district. The loss, a high demand item in India’s market, underscores drought and pest pressures on farmers.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Meek announce the engagement of their daughter Norman Jean to Roland Gene Porter of Viola. Norman Jean is a Chanute and Kansas State College graduate and Wichita teacher. Roland Porter is a Kansas State College senior majoring in business administration and member of Kappa Mu Epsilon and Pi Kappa Phi. An August wedding is planned.
Saturday morning at 1521 S. Malcolm cubs met with Mrs. Paul Dent and Mrs. Otto Bright. Mothers' day gifts were made and the May circus theme was discussed. Mark Krone received a bear book for his ninth birthday. The group discussed respecting the flag and the pledge of allegiance before Krone served refreshments.
Cub scouts gathered Friday evening at 124 South Garfield with Mrs Ray Colvin and den chief Jeff Curtis. Henry Baker passed refreshments. Roll call named a favorite subject. A covered wagon display for Scout-O-Rama was completed and circus costumes were discussed for the May 23 pack meeting. Steve Tolbert led the closing flag ceremony. The den visited the Art Fair at Murray Hill school.
The 17th annual Krone reunion gathered Sunday at the north shelterhouse of Santa Fe Park with a noon basket dinner. Hosts were the children of Mrs. Martha Krone Doepke and many relatives attended from Chanute and nearby towns.
About 200 people attended a Golden Shrine event at the Masonic Temple in Romulus Michigan honoring supreme worthy high priestess Dorothea E. Shaffer. Mayor J W Kensett and wife attended and delivered city greetings and a gift from the Safari Museum. A banquet preceded the meeting and a program titled Clippings from Mame followed in the chapter room.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Locke Sr hosted a dinner at the Orchid Buffet Saturday honoring their son Lloyd Locke Jr Other guests included Mrs Locke Jr and Lester Lee Then Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Lloyd Locke Jr and their son were guests at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs George Ellis near Erie in a rural setting
The Junior High Methodist Youth Fellowship of the First Methodist Church met last night at the church. Dr and Mrs Duff Wagoner showed slides of the family life trip last summer. Sponsors Mr and Mrs Ed Hartman and Mr and Mrs John Basher attended. Refreshments were served by Sara Sherman and Ruth Ann Caldwell. Plans were discussed to go to Camp Cedar Bluff. The next meeting will be May 28.
Augusta Kansas drew about 10,000 people for the opening and dedication of the Augusta Municipal Airport six miles east of Wichita. The event featured a two hour aerobatic show as the airport, completed in early December, showcased a 3500 foot paved runway and T hangars for 40 planes with space for 160 more hangars.
Tonight’s schedule includes Evening Golf at Comey Club Driving Range from 6:30 to 8:30. Tuesday features Evening Golf at Country Club Driving Range from 6:30 to 8:30 and Women’s Tennis at Highland Park from 6:00 to 7:30.
Local page 3 item notes events in Chanute with brief summaries. Includes community notices and brief updates reflecting Mon May 8 1967 happenings.
Odense EH Unit held a May meeting with Mrs. John Bebbington hosting tea in observance of Extension Homemakers week. Plans for the EH Day at Parsons and the lesson Estate Planning were discussed. Tea was served by Mrs. Spencer with gifts to Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Clyde Sellegren. door prize to Mrs. Arlie Hiebert. Next meeting is June 7 with Mrs. Leon Corbett presenting. BUFFALO The Women’s Council of the Christian Church met at 2 pm in the church basement. President Mrs. Jake Cutler led the business as members answered roll call with Bible verses. Devotions were by Mrs. Lloyd Easley. prayer by Mrs. Daisy Sawders and Mrs. Wayne Henkle with Mrs. George Cox accompanying the solo. The Mother and Daughter Tea was postponed to June 9.
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