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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1972
Page
3
The Christian Women’s Fellowship at First Christian Church examined the cost of serving the church. May meetings discussed weighing time and talent against the demands of service and the inner call to count the cost.
Mrs. Sharon Frankenberg, Wilson County home economist, taught Vilas Homebuilders Extension Homemakers Unit on upholstery fabrics. She urged shopping from reliable dealers and knowing fiber properties while members performed charity and devotional activities and reported reading and calls at Circle meetings.
Four Neosho County Extension Homemakers units were honored at the district meeting in Parsons during Extension Homemakers Week. Speakers included Gayle Jackson of Vogue Butterick and Nancy Childs, former fashion model. The Seamena Unit, formed in 1934, helped sponsor the Best Yet 4H club and secured a cemetery district and tax levy for plot maintenance. The Monday Maids unit was organized.
The letter discusses marriage effort and friendship in a spotlight on a 24 year old’s second marriage. Advice highlights that being a good wife includes friendship and giving space, with emphasis on patience and communication.
Readers question marijuana and other substances with claims about safety and harm. The letter recounts Ann Landers advice and a self promoting booklet, then shifts to local club histories, charter members, and community projects across several 4-H and library groups in 1940s to 1948.
Xi Delta Gamma of Beta Sigma Phi installed officers at Mrs. Lloyd Gingrich home after a founder’s day banquet at Orchid Buffet. Mrs. Richard Harmon named girl of the year received a gavel charm for her presidency. Eva McGregor installed as sponsor. Exemplar degree ritual honored Mmes. Jim Dixon, Larry Benjamin, Don Fromong, and Ralph Barclay. Mrs. Raymond Boone co hosted. A May 17 dinner completes the month’s sorority events.
Mrs John Rubow has been elected president of Chanute Playschool with Pat Duncan as 1st vice president Mike Harris as 2nd vice president and a list of officers including recruitment equipment chairman and treasurer. An open house was held for next year’s students and end of year picnics are planned.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Church of God marked spiritual birthdays with a candlelight service in the church fellowship room. Forty candles symbolized Christ, the disciples, the church, the missionary, pastor, and congregation as Nanette Wilson lit the candles. Members shared spiritual experiences while Mrs. David Hanna sang He Touched Me and hymns were sung. Prayers were given by four women and the Rev. Minnie Thompson. A birthday cake and punch were served to members and four guests: Elmer Mathews, Mrs. Joe Adams, Mrs. Jack Wilson, and Nanette.
Notes for Tribune social events include St Mary and St Margaret's meeting at Grace Episcopal, several circle gatherings at First United Methodist, NCCJC, and other churches, plus Golf League sessions, coin club, and Women’s clubs. Deadlines apply 48 hours after meetings and seven days after weddings with photos.
Mrs. Eric Anderson discusses time saved in the kitchen at a Town and Country Extension Homemakers Unit meeting at Mrs. Irvin Lassman home. She notes average family food use, convenience foods, self defrosting freezers, self cleaning ovens, dishwashers, and shopping with up to 8000 items.
Readers share quick fixes for stubborn tile stains using liquid vegetable oil applied with friction to lift old spots. The column also features tips on diaper cleanups, washing machine balance hacks, and a summary of club meeting notes including health and safety discussions and a recipe note.
A baby shower honored Mrs. Ron Gossett at 114 S. Steuben, hosted by Mrs. Marc Hoofnagle with co host Mrs. Ron Wiltse. Pink and blue decorations featured a stork, and after games 20 guests were served refreshments.
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