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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1960

Page

3

Ruth Shannon Leads BPW Installation Ceremony

Ruth Shannon presided over the 1960-61 BPW officers installation at Tioga Hotel assisted by Mrs. Nelle Stevens. Dr. Margaret Wolf led the chorus with Mrs. Marie Gibson Jed group singing. Dinner for 28, resignation of Mrs. Gladys Beck announced.

Ruth Shannon Business and Professional Women's Club Tioga Hotel Nelle Stevens Margaret Wolf Marie Gibson Jed Dave Petterson Getta Geeding Gladys Beck Maxine Koch Petterson

Guest Artists Highlight Humboldt Music Club Day

The Humboldt Music Club held its annual Guest Day at the Presbyterian church with Barbara Rondelli soprano Max Plummer pianist and Thomas Lisenbee trumpeter all from Pittsburg. About 85 attendees enjoyed spring floral decor tea ice cream and a program led by Mrs. Finney with hostesses listed.

Humboldt Humboldt Music Club Presbyterian Church Barbara Rondelli Max Plummer Thomas Lisenbee Pittsburg Mmes. George Works Jack Works Benjamin Barfoot A. L. Googins Glen Shook Frederic C. Hiller Jerry Hamm

Covered Dish Dinner For ACT Council And Auxiliary

A covered dish dinner was served to 25 ACT Council and Auxiliary members Wednesday in Carpenters hall. Auxiliary members prepared scrapbooks for sick children while the council held its regular meeting. Reports were given by officers and delegates from the Grand Session in Hutchinson. The Council will meet at 7 p.m. June 8 in Carpenters hall.

ACT Council Auxiliary Carpenters Hall Hutchinson

Social Calendar Friday May 13 1960

Rainbow Home Demonstration unit led by Mrs C S Eckard meets 1:30 p.m at 306 N Garfield. Wilson class at First Methodist church features quilting and sewing at 10 a.m. Duplicate Bridge at Tioga Hotel Pine Room 1:15 p.m. Hobby club at Maple Leaf 2 p.m. Senior Citizens luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Miriam Circle of Rebekah Lodge hosted by Mrs Eugene Oyler 609 St Ashby with Past Noble Grands guests 8 p.m.

Rainbow Home Demonstration Unit C. S. Eckard N. Garfield Wilson First Methodist Church Pine Room E! Tioga Maple Leaf Federation Room Miriam Circle Rebekah Lodge Eugene Oyler St. Ashby Noble Grands Club

NEWEST LINENS

Alice Brooks promotes new linens and simple embroidery with varied colors and patterns. The Chanute Tribune hosts House Hold Arts Dept offering transfer patterns and mail order info. A 1960 Needlecraft Book advert adds three free patterns and more craft ideas with a 25 cent offer.

Alice Brooks Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Kenneth Lassman Is Celebrated At Lake Party

A family gathering and ham burger fry at Elsmore Lake honored Kenneth Lassman who turned two. Guests included the Lassman family from Chanute Humboldt and Chanute plus Irvin Lassman and others. The Irvin Lassmans hosted the party at 1110 N Evergreen with a second group attending last night.

Elsmore Lake Kenneth Lassman Fred W. C. Lassman Robert Brinkman Patricia Paula Steven Ben Willhite Vanonia Humboldt Irvin Lassman Lynda Diane Kenneth Chanute Irvin Lassmans N. Evergreen Walter Doepke Ernest Bomberger Scott Glen Doepke David Laura Lassman

Dolores Wulf Betrothed to Thomas Bragg in USC Romance

Dolores Wulf daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter H Wulf of Humboldt announces engagement to Thomas Bragg son of the late Mr and Mrs G Lawson Bragg of Sylvania Ga. Miss Wulf a USC senior also attended St Johns College Winfield member of Sigma Phi Mu and Gamma Delta Bragg a USC graduate with four years Air Force service member of Phi Sigma Kappa Psi Chi and Clariosophic Literary Society The ceremony date is August 21.

Walter H. Wulf Humboldt Dolores Thomas Bragg G. Lawson Bragg Sylvania Wulf University of Southern California Los Angeles St John's College Winfield Sigma Phi Mu Gamma Delta Bragg University of South Carolina Air Force Phi Sigma Kappa Phi Sigma Kappa, Social Fraternity Psi Chi Honorary Psychology Fraternity Clariosophic Literary Society Eastern Star Electa Sunflower Chapter F. D. Clopine Neal Munger Carl Kerwitz Harold Cox Lee Lathrom

Sub Debs Plan Spring Rush at Club Meeting

Mary Casey hosted 33 Sub Debs members and sponsor Mrs. Robert Williams. Joan Ashley leads spring rush duties with Janice Brown Nancy Sparks and Kay Blair assisting. Invitations by Judy Bower and Carol Barnhart. Meetings include rushing rules with President Mary Truitt and Donna Shoemaker. May 16 picnic at Santa Fe Park at 6 30 PM. Pledge dance set for August 13.

Mary Casey S. Central Robert Williams Joan Ashley Janice Brown Nancy Sparks Kay Blair Judy Bower Carol Barnhart Mary Truitt Lesses Donna Shoemaker Jennifer Jordan Roma Turner Jane Wallingford Kathy Overbay Santa Fe Park

Home Demonstration Week Guest Day at Kimball Grade School

Stark Grant unit observed National Home Demonstration Week with a Friday Guest Day at Kimball Grade School. Henry Watkins discussed the UNESCO trip to Mexico with Bert Simmons and the Bohlanders in photos. Mrs Bohlander is a Grant unit member. Coffee cocoa and cookies were served to 41 people.

Stark Grant Home Kimball Henry Watkins Mexico Bert Simmons Charles Bohlander Bohlander Grant Unit

Willing Workers 4-H Club Photography Meeting

Ten members and three leaders attended the Willing Workers 4-H Club photography project at Hillcrest school. Mrs. Joe Goltry led the lesson as Harold Stroud guided a tour of the high school lab at 3 p.m. A group picture demonstration by Harry Guy followed and several photos were taken. The next meeting is set for May 24 at 8 p.m.

Willing Workers Willing Workers 4-H Hillcrest School Joe Goltry Harold Stroud Harry Guy

Marian Martin Pattern 9333 Women Size 48

Celery crisp cotton shanting with button-tab detail above a tapered skirt. Sleeveless or short sleeves. four sleeve version available. Pattern 9333 for sizes 34 to 48 with yardage and mailing instructions included.

Marian Martin

Leroy Halsted Leads Coin Club Auction

Leroy Halsted led a coin club auction at the Neosho Valley Coin Club meeting in the Memorial Building. Twenty eight members and guests attended as Mrs. R. J. Hayes presided and plans were announced to attend the Greater Ozarks Coin Show in Joplin this weekend.

Leroy Halsted Neosho

Miss Wheatley Feted at Shower

Peggy Wheatley bride elect of Roger D. Black of Fredonia was honored at a Monday evening bridal shower hosted by Diana Turner and Carol Shook at the Turner home. Guests included family and friends listed, with coffee and mints served. An advertisement notes Wall Plaques Pictures and Gift Items at Johnson Bros. Furniture.

Peggy Wheatley Roger D. Black Fredonia Diana Turner Carol Shook Turner Home Miss Wheatley J. J. Wheatley Chester Black Mmes G. T. Wheatley Ronald Sutcliffe Clinton Turner Glen Shook S. L. McMillen Fred Gifford Larry Young Jo Ellen Wheatley Jerry Weigert Sandra Hoyer Dixie Turner Suzie Biele Nancy Harris Dee Ann Tabor Audrey Zimmerman Kathy Overby Johnson Bros. Furniture

Methodists End Season with New Circles Planned

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist church held its final season meetings. New circles and leaders will be chosen in June. Esther circle met at Mrs. Harold McNeal's with 20 members and a guest. Devotions and lessons were led by various members, and gifts were exchanged. Additional circles met for luncheons and lessons at multiple homes with 13 to 21 participants and several guests.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Esther Harold McNeal S. Edith Howard Jenkins W .F. Corn Rebekah Circle Frank Wagner Floyd Yahns Warren Sperry

Horizontal Lounging Is Informal and Provocative

Dear Ann Landers answers readers about casual entertaining in a home, noting modern floor lounging as provocative but suggesting getting people back in chairs. A widow in her 50s asks about dating a 64 year old and marriage timing, with guidance to pursue a permanent relationship or move on. A couple argues over anniversaries and asks for arithmetic clarity, and a note invites readers to send questions with stamped return envelopes.

Ann Landers

Fairchilds to Be Honored at Santa Fe Park Dinner

Mr and Mrs Daniel Fairchild of Zillah Washington will be honored at a basket dinner Sunday noon in the North Shelter House of Santa Fe Park Friends and relatives are invited. Tired of tossed salad try orange pieces with a Roquefort dressing.

Daniel Fairchild Zillah. Wash North Shelter House Santa Fe Park

Roast beef revival hits markets with varied cuts

The Associated Press reports a brief comeback of roast beef in supermarkets and neighborhood groceries this week. Markets offer cuts from chuck roast to sirloin tip steaks at low prices, with deals around 49 cents per pound in the New York area.

New York Mere Tan

Beef and produce prices show mixed trends in 1960 midweek markets

Department of Agriculture officials say better beef supplies remain ample but summer fall outlook is uncertain. Frying chickens are featured with prices up 2 to 12 cents a pound in some areas. Lettuce, asparagus, spinach, and fruits like bananas and oranges are highlighted as bargains in various regions.

Middle Atlantic Midwest Department of Agriculture East Far West North Carolina Louisiana

Etiquette Question On Opening Guest Gifts

A reader asks if opening a guest’s gift at dinner is appropriate when another guest arrived empty handed. The guidance suggests opening the gift to avoid awkwardness and embarrassment, since a gift is not required but can be graciously acknowledged.

Scout News Den 2 Pack 3 Meet at Den Mother’s Home

Den 2 and Pack 3 gathered Monday at the home of den mother Mrs. Warren Babcock at 611 North Steuben. The meeting centered on Scouting activities and future troop plans.

Warren Babcock N. Steuben

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