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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1956

Page

3

Mrs Caldwell Hosts Christian Culture Class at Home

Mrs Grace Caldwell hosted the First Baptist church Christian culture class at 209 South Santa Fe on Friday afternoon. Eighteen answered roll call with poems on mother and earth beauty. Topics included Creation shows God’s glory from Psalms 19 and a Mother’s Day theme.

Grace Caldwell First Baptist Church S. Santa Fe M. L. Manners F. L. Manley V. L. Lee G. E. Barker Mort Pugh Jean Treloggen Mother Pugh Lookout Rolla Chittenden Mmes. Caldwell Barker Lee E. E. Lofgren

Kum-Dubble Class Picnic Hosts Elect Officers

The Kum Dubble Class of the First Methodist church met at Highland Park for a picnic supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Richard Willis and Mr and Mrs John Gorton. A short business session followed with David Laker elected president and Richard Willis vice president.

First Methodist Church Highland Park Richard Willis John Gorton David Laker Melvin Willis Eldon Penner Messrs and Mies Jack Riegle Bob Davenport Bill Penner

Covered Dish Luncheon Marks Devoted Mothers Season End

The Devoted Mothers club closed its season with a covered dish luncheon and installation at Mrs. Gene Webber's home 121 S. Kansas Friday. Eighteen members wore hats of their own design, and Mrs. Roy Smith won a radish corsage. Runners up were Mrs. Orville Holloway and Mrs. Gene Moore. Mrs. Albert Benson led a brief business session before adjourning to President Mrs. Bill Burg.

Devoted Mothers Club Gene Webber S. Kansas Leo Cox John Kinney Roy Smith Orville Holloway Gene Moore Albert Benson Bill Burg

Holly Mothers Club Closes Season Luncheon at Tioga Hotel

The Holly Mothers Club wrapped up its season with a Thursday luncheon in Tioga Hotel's Pine room at 1 30. May motif decorations featured miniature Maypoles with ribbons to nutcups and flower nosegays. A farewell shower honored Mrs. Harry H. Irvin who will soon leave Chanute. Sixteen members and three guests attended, including Mmes. D. D. McGhee R. W. Good and Ray Ranz.

Pine Room Tioga Hotel Harry H. Irvin Chanute Mmes D. D. McGhee R. W. Good Ray Ranz

Cancer Work Program Coordinated at Main Street Center

Work rooms at 12442 W Main will open Monday and Thursday from 10 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. to distribute cancer dressings and receive finished work. Rainbow HD unit works Monday afternoon, Sorghum Valley Grange Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Roy A. Anderson's home, and Dorcas class of the Christian church Thursday afternoon. Nob Hill club continues summer project with meetings at members homes.

W. Main Rainbow HD Sorghum Valley Grange Roy A. Anderson Dorcas The Christian Church Nob Hill Club

Rural Homemakers Hear Grooming Lesson at King Home

Mrs. W D Weber gave a lesson on Good Grooming at the Rural Homemakers unit meeting held Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. EF King. Mrs. Ernest Kepley presided and roll call was answered with What I...

W. D. Weber EF. J. King Ernest Kepley

White elephant sale aids extension work at meeting

A white elephant sale was auctioned by Mrs. Harold Drury to raise funds for extension work. The door prize went to Mrs. Kepley and refreshments were served to guest Mrs. Albert Hansen and eight members. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Hugh Breiner at 1900 S. Plumifer.

Harold Drury Kepley Albert Hansen Hugh Breiner S. Plummfer

Social Calendar May 14 1986 Highlights

May 14 list includes Mery Martha guild Presbyterian church 6 30 dinner Santa Fe Womens Federation club room 2 p m VFW auxiliary Memorial building Chanute Ladies Encampment Odd Fellows hall and Duplicate Bridge Tioga Hotel details sparse with times given for some events.

Mery Martha Presbyterian Church Santa Fe Womens Federation Santa Fe Club VFW Memorial Building Chanute Ladies Odd Fellows Hall P.m Tioga Hotel

IC Class Meets at EUB Church for Spring Meeting

The IC Class at the EUB church met Friday afternoon with 13 present. Mother's day thoughts were shared by members in response to roll call. Mrs. L. O. Funk presided and Mrs. Elmer Oliver led devotions. Mrs. Charles B. Donovan directed recreation as mystery sisters exchanged gifts. Hostesses Mrs. Mary Edwards and Mrs. Ernest Wahl served refreshments amid spring flower arrangements. Next meeting is June 8 with hostesses Mrs. O. M. Hoffman and Mrs. Harry Dill.

EUB Church L. O. Funk Elmer Oliver Charles B. Donovan Mary Edwards Ernest Wahl O. M. Hoffman Harry Dill

Philathea Class Quilts at First Baptist Church

The Philathea class met in the church fellowship rooms all day Friday to quilt with a noonday lunch. Mrs. Alva Hart presided and opened with the 23rd Psalm. Devotions were by Mrs. Cora Greenwood. Fourteen answered roll call with Bible verses. Twenty six calls were reported. Mrs. Edith Sloman and Mrs. Hart served a dessert course.

Philathea First Baptist Church Alva Hart Cora Greenwood Edith Sloman Hart

Comet Golfers Win SEK League Match in Medal Play

Parsons topped the four man field at 481 while Chanute led the two man entries with 251. Comets won a sudden death playoff to take four man honors as Coffeyville finished 512, Independence 530, Lola 552. Chanute two man lead was 252 with Coffeyville 263 and Parsons 299. Craig Turner of Parsons shot 113 medalist.

Parsons Chanute Comets Coffeyville Independence Lola Columbus Craig Turner Larry Powell Jerry McCune Bill Barker Fred Gifford David Gough Mike Harris

Humboldt Musibus Second Polio Shots and Blood Drive Summary

Approximately 200 children aged one to five received their second polio vaccine shot at Humboldt High School. Doctors C. E. Westle and Edward E. Long led the operation with assistants Marguerite Talley Clara Fugitt Elmer Harwood Kenneth Johnson and John McCoy. Humboldt blood drive reached 66 percent of the 80 pint target at Presbyterian church with doctors Westle and Long in charge. Nurses Aides registrars hosts and canteen staff assisted, led by Mrs. W. J. Sinclair Mrs. Wallace Mills and Mrs. Viole Jones. High school boys aided with equipment and logistics under Principal Pierce Long. Marian Allison daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hamm discharged from K U Medical Center after corrective surgery. Humboldt schools near end of term with Achievement Day and various awards planned. Washington and Lincoln schools hosting assemblies picnics and report-card distributions. Past Matrons club to meet at Mrs. Reynolds home. Mother’s Day services and special music planned in local churches. Joe Crawford departed Friday morning.

Humboldt C. E. Westle Edward E. Long Ames Marguerite Talley Clara Fugitt Elmer Harwood Kenneth Johnson John McCoy Red Cross Presbyterian Church W. J. Sinclair Wallace Mills Mmes Ray Cooper Paul L. Carpenter Carrie Cushman Ruth Braucher H. M. Webb Viole Jones Geneva Karn Inez Anderson Lincoln School Bob Rush Washington Washington School C. A. Reynolds Belle Miller Humboldt Past Matrons Club Reynolds Baptist Church Presbyterian Choir Roy Mason Mendelsohn Methodist Church Joe Crawford Ing Wichita Herman Crawford Betty Neva Crawford Peters Helen Peters R.N Clinton Bridgette Club Emerson Lynn Jr Dean Royse Harry Merriman Vernon Hawver Redfield Everette Stange Bertha Markle Fredonia Harvey Markle E. A. Myers Topeka Maude Baxley Myers L. E. Morrow Chanute

Erie Area Teachers Honor Departing Colleagues

Teachers of the first six grades held a party after school in the first grade room honoring members leaving the system. Lois Shrum Evelyn Christmas Verna McCoy and Florence Carlson receive gifts and refreshments were served. The Rev H L Rogers arrives as Nazarene minister. Ruth Simson travels from Long Beach to help care for her father in Kansas City. Verle Craven reports good bass fishing while others travel for family events and medical examinations.

Lois ‘Shrum Evelyn Christmas Verna McCoy Florence Carlson Lula Heady Viola Fisher Phillis Wells Ethel* Hines Cleo Heady Winifred St. Luke's Hospital Kansas City

Community notices and social visits in Neosho county

Local residents share visits and travel plans as Neosho county community groups report guests and events. Families from Wichita Clinton Topeka Chanute and Fredonia attend gatherings while Mrs Peters and Mrs Harwood host clubs. A postponement and hospital visit are noted alongside a medical emergency for Hugh Means.

Greek Underground Vows to Kill Harding in Cyprus

EOKA leaflets in Nicosia urge Greeks to kill British governor Sir John Harding. The message, signed by leader Digenis, promises hangings of two British soldiers in reprisal for two EOKA gunmen executed Thursday. British authorities say the named soldiers have been AWOL and unconfirmed as captives.

Nicosia Cyprus EOKA John Harding Dighenis

Three Killed in Tennessee Nursing Home Shooting

In Nashville, John Emory age 64 killed the nursing home owner Mrs Nettie Corbitt 49 and her aunt Mrs Viola O Donnell 69 before taking his own life. Police said he had moved near his wife and had been worried about finances and health. Elgie Corbitt husband of the owner offered no explanation.

Nashville Tenn John Emory Nettie Corbitt Viola O'Donnell Elgie Corbitt

Helicopters Evacuate Seventy-Five in Alaska

In Aniak Alaska air force helicopters evacuated 75 residents as the Kuskokwim River flood worsened Aniak lies about 400 miles west of Anchorage The ice jam on the river stretches 14 miles as rain raises water levels Fortier said evacuation began shortly before 11 p m Friday

Anchorage Alaska Air Force Kuskokwim Aniak Ed Fortier Anchorage Civil Defense Fortier

Harmony Grange Meeting At School Monday Evening

Harmony Grange will meet at 8 p.m. Monday at the school with Mrs. John Squire and Mrs. Arthur Mon in charge of refreshments and Mrs. Ralph Debler baking the birthday cake. Dr. and Mrs. Donald E. Clark of Topeka announce the birth of a son Jon Roger 9 pounds 7 ounces born Tuesday with Nellie Walker of Chanute as godmother and Floyd Clark, Elsmore, and Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Godlove of Topeka as grandparents.

Harmony Grange John Squire Arthur Solomon Ralph Debler Donald E. Clark Topeka Jon Roger Nellie Walker Chanute Floyd Clark Elsmore R. M. Godlove

Memorial Hospital Admittances and Dismissals Friday

Daily Transcript lists hospital activity with Admittances Friday including Richard D. Redburn R3, A. B. Johnson 501 W 5th, L. D. Solomon 218 S Allen, Mrs Fred Kuhn Humboldt and Mrs. Fred Kuhn medical. Dismissals Friday include Mrs Virgil Hanson Erie, C E Johnson 505 W 6th, Karen and Lonnie McKellips 1121 S Washington, Estella Tubbs Earlton, Mrs Kenneth McVey Humboldt, A T Miller Altoona, Harold E Umholtz Yates Center. Dismissals today include Owen D Sperry and R J Basil Wharry Yates Center, Mrs William V Peterson and son Humboldt. Highway Patrol City Court hearing Jerry Lee Phillips 419 W 5th defective muffler pleaded guilty fined 5 dollars and costs. Traffic citation Donald Dressier Tola 55 miles per hour 15 dollar bond posted. Fire Run 8 04 a.m Swaney home 1620 S Highland to take department resuscitator.

Humboldt A. T. Miller Altoona Harold E. Umholtz Yates Center Owen D. Sperry R. J. Basil Wharry William V. Peterson Jerry Lee Phillips W. 5Th

Kansas official Dr. George Jackson eyes Arkansas consult

Dr. George Jackson Kansas director of institutions said he is happy in Kansas with no plans to leave. He admitted interest in Arkansas mental health program and after a conference with Arkansas officials agreed to serve as a consultant. He plans a tentative budget to outline start up needs for Arkansas.

Topeka George Jackson Kansas Arkansas Jackson

Actor Louis Calhern Dies in Japan

Hollywood star Louis Calhern aged 61 died in Nara Japan while on location for Teahouse of the August Moon with Marlon Brando. MGM reported the death saying he had a chest cold before passing away without further details.

Hollywood Louis Calhern Broadway Nara Japan MGM Calhern Marlon Brando

Elderly Pair to Wed After Long Courtship

Vancouver report says Mrs. Alice Salmon 84 and George Shaw 72 planned to marry after a 20 year courtship. A family spokesman noted Mrs Salmon is delighted while three generations from each family would attend the ceremony.

Vancouver B.C Alice Salmon George Shaw Shaw

Doepke Funeral Service Held in Humboldt Church

The funeral for Mrs. Martha Doepke took place Friday at Humboldt Lutheran Church with Rev. W. E. Laetsch officiating. A quartet performed and Theo dore Laetsch accompanied. Mrs. Doepke’s Ladies Aid arranged flowers. Bearers were nephews Leonard Krone Marvin Seefeldt Harold Seefeldt Phillip Cooper Donald Krone and Alan Krone. Interment followed at Mount Hope Cemetery in Humboldt.

Leonard Krone Marvin Seefeldt Harold Seefeldt Phillip Cooper Donald Krone Alan Krone Mount Hope Cemetery Humboldt

Close Shave After Car Plows Into Barber Shop

A car entered a San Francisco barber shop breaking the plate glass. Barber Cecil de Loach suffered a leg injury while a customer, Charles A. Greaves, was cut in the mouth. Police say driver Gladys A. Sword claimed the car lurched forward from the curb.

San

Bogus check leads to arrest warrants for $30 million will case

In Boston a man claiming to be George Price of Fort Lauderdale asked Atty. Stuart Rand to draft a 30 million dollar will. Price paid with a $25 check that bounced. Judge Leo P. Doherty issued warrants for larceny of $25 and $250 in services.

Boston George Price Fort Lauderdale Fla Atty Stuart C. Rand Rand Price Leo P. Doherty

Atomic Exhibit Opens At Sweden Industries Fair

Russia will showcase its achievements in nuclear science with a large atomic exhibit at the Sweden Industries Fair opening today in Goteborg.

Goteborg Sweden Russia

Church Services and Schedules for Two Local Churches

The notice lists weekly activities for St Paul Lutheran and Evangelical United Brethren churches. It includes Sunday schools at 9 to 9:50 am, morning worship around 9:45 to 10:45 am, various midweek classes and guilds, youth and scout activities, and special events such as a Mother’s Day tribute and Bible study lectures.

At. Paul Lutheran St. Highland J. Rolland Christenson Ernest Moore W.M Elmer Danié Ison Evangelical United Brethren Third and Forest Paul Life Grace Boman Bethel Guild Perry Swan Barathea I. C W. Main Frederick H. Pratte Paul L. Dent School of Religion

Fire Destroys Yacht Fleet at Brooklyn Boathouse

Flames engulfed a Brooklyn boathouse destroying about 60 model yachts valued as a costly flotilla. No injuries reported as firefighters battled the blaze through the night.

New York Brooklyn

Finishing Up That Catchup Bottle

A playful note on finishing a bottle of ketchup and using the last bits to flavor a French dressing. The piece blends kitchen humor with practical tips for squeezing every drop from a container.

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Mrs. Caldwell Highland Holly Mothers Club Betty Ann Baugh Oren A. Baugh Walnut Donald R. Coester Raymond Coester Walnut Methodist Church Kathleen McClung Eve Chanute Mem, Hall Frankie Carle Hydrangeas Truitt’s Greenhouse N. Steuben Marian Allison J. R. Hamm Kansas University Medical Center Kas Erie & Vicinity Verle Craven Claude Sample University of Kansas Medical Center Jake Whitworth Bartlesville Charles Whitworth Carthage Wes Whitworth Cecil Fisher W. F. Willis Wilbur Hoover Glenn McKinney Princeton Andy Cox Donna Hoover Andy Orvil Cox Irother Erie Richard Ricketts A. L. Rickets Neosho County Louie Rogers Rogers Hugh Means Mercy Hospital Lewis Hatcliff Big Island Greek Underground Harding Modernaire Heating & Cooling CO Chanute Insurance Board Carter Brookhart Lee Burns Ted Cronemeyer Charles DE Bolt W. Greene David L. McCune Glen McLaren Olson & Krone AGCY Schultz & Judy Avery Sprague Struehart Agency Dale Steinman Bob Allen W. Marcus Barbee Bruce H. Burris Frank B. Burris Paul T. Brennecke Aone Tribune Daily Transcript Donald Dressier Tola Swaney N. Highland Peoples Cleaners A. B. Chauncey Individual Mausoleum Co Parsons, Kansas Hans Fuss Koam-Tv Channel 7 National Selected Morticians Association of Funera Directors Floyd L. Johnson Fred L. Johnson
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