Social Calendar for May 1962 at Chanute
Social and community event listings for May 13 to 15 1962 include meetings and activities across Puublic Public Library Santa Fe Women's Federation Mary Martha Guild Alcott PTA Chanute Ladies Encampment Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Duplicate Bridge club St Cecilia Music club Forget-Me-Not HDU Lioness club Wesleyan Service Guild Chanute Gem and Mineral Society Ladies Auxiliary to Patriarchs Militant Rainbow for Girls LA to B of RT Chanute Textile Paint club with venues at Memorial building Odd Fellows hall Masonic Temple Carpenters hall and churches across Chanute and nearby venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Women’s Federation
Mary Martha Guild
Presbyterian Church
Alcott Pta
Chanute Ladies Encampment
Odd Fellows Hall
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Duplicate Bridge Club
Tioga
St. Cecilia Music Club
Forget-Me-Not Hdu
Marvin Fairchild
Lioness Club
Tom Baughn
Wesleyan Service Guild
First Methodist Church
Chanute Gem and Mineral Society
Patriarchs Militant
Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Chanute Textile Paint Club
Carpenters Hall
Shower Honors Janice Carlson
Janice Carlson will marry Gerald Jaminska on June 2 and was feted at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Ervin Brune at 102 N. Larson. Pink and white umbrellas decorated the event with gifts displayed under an umbrella held by a white stuffed poodle. refreshments followed the theme. Invited guests included George Carlson Howard Earnest A A Baltz Earl Bain Robert Hartel Josie Hibbs James McCollum Marvin Olson Benedict and Harry Steeves with Mrs. Brune assisted by Mrs. Hartel and Mrs. Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Carlson
Gerald Jaminska
Ervin Brune
N. Larson
Miss Carlson
Mines
George Carlson
Howard Earnest
A. A. Baltz
Earl Bain
Robert Hartel
Josie Hibbs
James McCollum
Altoona
Marvin Olson
Benedict
Harry Steeves
Thayer
Brune
Hartel
Mrs
Olson
Bundy Hosts Tioga HD Unit Meeting
Mrs. C. H. Bundy welcomed 14 members and two guests Shelby Wells and Isis Stanfield to the Tioga Home Demonstration unit at 930 S. Central. Mrs. Cheslie McConnell led, lesson on Home Furnishings was by Floyd Naff, and refreshments were served. A June 14 meeting at Koch Bros and a business session at Mrs T. N. Bradford's home were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tioga
C. H. Bundy
S. Central
Shelby Wells
Isis Stanfield
Cheslie McConnell
Bundy
Coffeyville
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Floyd Naff
C. A. Gafney
Home Furnishings Lesson at Leamona Unit Meeting
Leamona Home Demonstration Unit met Thursday afternoon with 14 members and two guests exchanging recipes. Mrs. Reinhardt led the Home Furnishings discussion on decorating space to reflect personal aims, noting six members attended a Coffeyville district meeting. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for June 7 with Mrs. Briley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leamona Home Demonstration Unit
Kenneth Hasty
R. 3
Earl Reinhardt
Arnold Summerville
Lou D. Reinhardt
Coffeyville
Harry Briley
TOPS Club Session Reports Weight Loss Progress
TOPS Determinettes met in Sawyer hall with Mrs. Fred Cragg presiding. Eight members reported weight changes, totaling an eight and half pound weekly loss. Mrs. Wilbur Mace presented an article on Curbing Calories in the Kitchen. Anniversary party planned with Mrs. F. L. Gerardy on May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyer Hall
Fred Cragg
Wilbur Mace
F. L. Gerardy
OES Meets At Buffalo For Fortieth Year Observance
Buffalo Bluebird chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met in the Masonic hall with Mr. and Mrs. Dale D. McKinsey presiding. Mrs. Harry Orendorff was introduced as member of the fraternal correspondence committee. Invitations to observe the chapter's 50th anniversary were read from Neodesha and Cherryvale. A Mother’s program featured poems by Mrs. McKensey and Mrs. Wendell Wilhite, and a solo by Mrs. Jim Pringle, with May baskets and cradles for Marilyn and Carolyn McKinsey. May pole decor and floral centerpieces enhanced the social hour hosted by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Bluebird
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic ‘Hall
Dale D. McKinsey
Harry Orendorff
East
Neodesha
Cherryvale
Marilyn
Carolyn McKinsey
McKensey
Wendell Wilhite
Jim Pringle
Homer May
John States
Lula Houston
Dinner Is Feature Of Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary met in the Memorial building for a covered dish dinner Thursday evening. Guests included Girls State delegates Karen Kreider, Myra Kathleen Rose, Judy Kay Wilson, and Andrea Evans. Daisy Jordan presided. May 25 and May 26 were set for Poppy Day. Iva Jones spoke on the Parson district convention. Pam Gray and Marcia Blackston, 1961 Girls State delegates, reported on last year’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Karen Kreider
Myra Kathleen Rose
Judy Kay Wilson
Andrea Evans
Daisy Jordan
Marvin Seefeldt
Iva Jones
Parsons
Pam Gray
Marcia Blackston
Sorority Meets in Humboldt for Annual Installation
Alpha Chi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met with Mrs. Ralph Lee in Humboldt. Mrs. Jack Haight co hosted. Lee reviewed the club manual and project for the year. Lesson titled The Art of Thinking was presented. Officers installed: Bill Morgan president, Robert Osborn vice president, Ray Hames treasurer, Jim Hatfield recording secretary, Bob Holder corresponding secretary. Exemplar degree awarded to Dean Sutcliffe and Ralph Cox. Next meeting a picnic May 23 with Mrs. Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Chi
Beta Sigma Phi
Ralph Lee
Humboldt
Jack Haight
Lee
Bill Morgan
Robert Osborn
Ray Hames
Jim Hatfield
Bob Holder
Dean Sutcliffe
Ralph Cox
Morgan
Rural School Pupils Visit in Pittsburg
Forty two Rural school pupils teachers and parents visited Pittsburg on Friday. The group toured Melody Matinee KOAM TV Pittsburg Pottery Pepsi Cola Bottling A Cr ipe Baking and the State Quail Farm. Shorty Pruitt escorted them to Lincoln Park for lunch. Transportation was provided by Allen Kirby Mines Larry Chaney Robert Lopeman Alan Rollow and Jack Coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Melody Matinee
Koam-Tv
Pittsburg Pottery Co
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co
A. J. Cripe Baking Co
State Quail Farm
Shorty Pruitt
Lincoln Park
Allen Kirby
Mines
Larry Chaney
Robert Lopeman
Alan Rollow
Jack Coats
Merry Mothers Install Officers in Iola
The Merry Mothers club held an installation luncheon Thursday at an Iola restaurant. Mrs. Wayne Huffman presided and announced committees for the coming year. A gift was given to retiring president Mrs. Roy Hawley. Mrs. Dean Bright won the door prize. The annual picnic is set for May 19 at Santa Fe Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mothers Club
Wayne Huffman
Roy Hawley
Dean Bright
Santa Fe Park
Peace and Progress Home Demonstration Unit Meeting Recap
The Peace and Progress Home Demonstration Unit met Thursday morning with hostess Mrs. Harley Knapp. An invitation to a May 15 picnic in Iola sponsored by the Allen County Mental Health Association was read. Nine members attended the Coffeyville district meeting and the unit earned a standard of excellence award. Membership in the Neosho Memorial Auxiliary was renewed for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace and Progress Home Demonstration Unit
Harley Knapp
Charles Bidding
Iola
Allen County Mental Health Association
Osawatomie
Coffeyville
Neosho Memorial
Lola Kuykendall
Grace Oliver
Everett Faulkner
Bidding
Robert Perry
Marion Wise
Nola Ellison
David Lloyd Honored On 16th Birthday
David Lloyd was honored on his sixteenth birthday at a home gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Douglas and sons at 2 S. Wilson. Guests included Ray Atkins and family, the Rev. Willard Lloyd, Merita Heath, Sharon Calhoun, Joyce Petty, Sharon Petty, Tiny Shultz, Novella Gentry, Mary Samples, Sheila Samples, Don Damples, Chuck Smith, and Elmo Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lloyd
Virgil Douglas and
S. Wilson
Ray Atkins
Willard Lloyd
Merita Heath
Sharon Calhoun
Joyce Petty
Sharon Petty
Tiny Shultz
Novella Gentry
Mary Samples
Sheila Samples
Don Damples
Chuck Smith
Elmo Ross
4-H Club News Shamrock Holds May Meeting at Grady School
Shamrock 4-H Club met May 10 at Grady School with flag salute and roll call. Linda Campbell and Carole LaRue led group singing, and members attended events in Erie on May 9. Yancy Hudson Bill Frederick and Roger Fickel formed the championship 4-H judging team. Hudson placed fourth individually. Plans included attending 4-H Sunday May 25 Shaw Christian church and a hayrack ride, with talks on livestock and gun safety. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. James John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bartholomew
Grady School
Linda Campbell
Carole LaRue
Nancy Kinne
Mary Lee John
Erie
Yancy Hudson
Bill Frederick
Shamrock
Roger Fickel
Shaw Christian Church
Anne
Anne John
James John
Ladies Aid Meeting At Earlton Evangelical United Brethren Church
The Ladies Aid met Thursday afternoon in a Fellowship hall with Mrs. E. J. Salzman as hostess. Mrs. R. V. Fickel led the opening prayer, roll call, and scripture readings by Mrs. Wendell Brant and Mrs. Leona Tennis. Mrs. A. J. Elliott gave devotions "Our Hands." Cards were signed for ill friends. closing prayer followed. Refreshments served to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlton
Ladies Aid
Evangelical United Brethren Church
E. J. Salzman
R. V. Fickel
Wendell Brant
Leona Tennis
A. J. Elliott
Mrs Smith Presents Lesson for Class at Church Gathering
The Ladies' Willing Workers of the Church of God met Thursday evening in the church dining room with Mrs Reba Gillion as hostess. Mrs Pete Smith gave the Mothers lesson while Mrs Joe Bailey led the business session. Secret pal gifts were exchanged and 17 members plus guest Mrs Amanda Sparks enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Reba Gillihan
Pete Smith
Joe Bailey
Amanda Sparks
Polish Girl Placed in Special English Class in Dade County
In Miami Florida a Polish girl in a Dade County school was assigned to a special English class with Cuban refugee peers. Her progress is slow but she now jumps rope and counts Uno dos tres quattro says the teacher. Humboldt hosted Cottage Grove Ladies Aid with Mrs Myrtle Johnson presiding. Nine members and three guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami, Fla
Dade County
Myrtle Johnson
Humboldt
Cottage Grove Ladies Aid
Glen Strack
Mmes
Robert Lopeman
Mabel Pons
William Baird
Erie eighth graders tour Erie High orientation day
An orientation program at Erie High School introduced eighth grade graduates to the campus courses and activities. Students from McMinimy to Sauter learned about guidance services, tests were administered, and the event was organized by Superintendent Robert Krieger and elementary principal William Zink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
McMinimy
Clara Woosley
Charles Sauter
Mamie
Ach Richardson
I. L. Lock
Vaughn Ashcraft
James Draper
T. E. Archer
Robert Krieger
William Zink
Clyde Lock
Joe Lock
Joyce
Upland
Calif
Richard Lock
Stillwater
Okla
Nona Lewis
Miami
H. E. McCarthy
Granite City, Ill
Earl Johnson
Parsons
Ola Lock
Ivan Lock
Milton Anderson
Giles Whitworth
Arlie Lock
Ralph
Elsmore Faculty Attend Teachers Association Meeting
Elsmore locals report Elsmore-Mr and Mrs Olaf Olson visiting from California. Allen County Teachers Assn meeting in Iola attended by Elsmore faculty. High school competes in MVS track meet at Pittsburg with Richard Ard winning 880, Ard second in bets, Winans second in shot, Hawkinson third in high jump, and Ard paired in piano and relay events. Home economics class displays garments and menu planning for end of term. Mrs Virgil Moody teaches home economics. E M Dyson recently re entered Neosho Memorial Hospital after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsmore
Olaf Olson
California
Allen County Teachers Assn
Iola
Winans
Janet Hand
Ard
Jack Dunlap
Jene Hudson
Virgil Moody
E. M. Dyson
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Local Community Notes Highlight School Trips and Local Changes
Mrs. Whitney Rooney underwent surgery at Fort Scott hospital. Mrs. H. B. Rooney of Satanta stays with the family. Deloris Orton and sophomore girls cook for faculty and board members and families. James Daniels bought the Elsmore Cafe. The senior class, with Carl Otto and Mrs. John Hill, took a sneak trip visiting Memphis Tennessee and Branson Missouri. Scout activities include Boy Scouts and Cubs attending the Iola exposition with leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney Rooney
Fort Scott Hospital
H. B. Rooney
Satanta
Deloris Orton
Ies
James Daniels
Elsmore
Carl Otto
John Hill
Memphis
Tenn
Branson, Mo
Loyal Women class meets with Mrs Mabel Rausch
Thayer event notes 14 members attended with Mrs Ralph Robertson leading the lesson and Mrs Cal Graham leading singing. Refreshments were served. Next meeting will be with Mrs Charles Dougherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jolley
Kansas City
Charley Payne
Elliott
Christian Church
Wayne Dougherty
Verlene Shepard
Strucker
Wayne Harrington
Donald
Gardena
Calif
Joe Burt
Local Serviceman sails from France amid Army service
Spec 4 Kenneth M. Pierce, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Pierce, departs France for the United States after a three year Army enlistment with two years overseas in the 55th Transportation Co. He is to be discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Pierce
N. Evergreen
Kenneth M. Pierce
France
United States
Army
55Th Transportation Co
Mrs W J Althaber Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Helen M Althaber 54 of 11 S Lafayette died this morning after an extended illness. Wife of City Commissioner W J Althaber. Funeral Monday at 2 PM at Roy S Gibson Funeral Home with Dr Fred Shaw and Rev William T Hunt officiating. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Althaber
W. J
Helen M. Althaber
S. Lafayette
Althaber
Roy S. Gibson
Fred Shaw
William T. Hunt
First Presbyterian Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Pringle Ranch Receives 1961 Kansas Beef Award
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Pringle attended Feeders' Day in Manhattan and Mrs. Pringle joined Cow Belles executive board dinner. Pringle ranch was one of 22 honored with certificate and plaque for 1961 Kansas Beef Production, sponsored by the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce with Kansas State University extension service. The Pringles visited daughter Diana, a K-State student, during the weekend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates Center
W. J. Pringle
Manhattan
Kimball Grade School year closes with events and goodbyes
The Kimball Grade School finished its year on May 2 with a basket supper and student musical numbers. Eighth graders Esther Clements Jolene Hodgden Juanita Allen Douglas Harding Darrell Hull and Lonnie Ott receive diplomas May 19 in Erie. Community members and students attended various gatherings as locals hosted visitors and held showers and dinners. The district also said farewell to Mrs Darlene Johnson and family as they moved to Chanute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Erie
Esther Clements
Jolene Hodgden
Juanita Allen
Douglas Harding
Darrell Hull
Lonnie Ott
Homer Wiman
Bill Stitzel
Frank Smith
Raymond Sharp
George Simmons
Susan
Joe
Jewel Clements
Esther
Mary Ellen
Jack Ellett
Chanute
Joint Rural High School
Wayne Harding
Mission Covenant Church
Elmer Owen
Lydia Owen
Nettie Johnson
Harry More
Brenda Kirkpatrick
Leon Corbett
LeRoy Lester
Ronald Olson
Glen Lowe
Hepler
Merriel Hibbs
Ed Brown
Wichita
Hibbs
Charles Bradley
Homer Romine
George Adolfs
Kimball Eub
Kimball Supper Club
Kimball Grade School
Darlene Johnson
Ricky
Jeffry
Bryan
Rose
Ann
Benedict Community WSCS Guest Day and Local Visits
Benedict and nearby towns show busy social scene with a Fredonia WSCS guest day drawing Clara Benedict Ruth Good Bertha Farwell Julia Elder Edna Hoffman Leota Reed. Attendance numbers at church school and worship service recorded plus vacations and travels of local families.
City changes sign on downtown refuse bins to trash
Street Department officials in Colorado Springs decided to replace labels on downtown refuse bins from litter to trash. A worker reported observing a woman mailing a letter in the box marked Litter, prompting the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Daily Transcript Neosho Memorial Hospital Admissions and Dismissals
Hospital admissions yesterday include Mrs. Ralph Boaz Mrs. Clara Williams Mrs. Ray Walsh Steve Finley Verna Lou Bostwick Sherman Walkley Elsie Norton Dareld Peterson with several surgeries listed Dismissals yesterday include Robert Berry Mrs Ted Ahlers Everett Perkins and others Dismissals today include several individuals plus an Ottawa traffic citation list notes building permit issued for a garage with estimated cost of $600
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Boaz
S. Plummer
Clara Williams
Yates Center
Ray Walsh
S. Lincoln
Steve Finley
R. 1
Verna Lou Bostwick
W. Main
Sherman Walkley
Earlton
Elsie Norton
S. Highland
Dareld Peterson
Petrolia
Robert Berry
Ted Ahlers
S. Kansas
Everett Perkins
Humboldt
Roosevelt Owens and Son
N. Evergreen
Vernon Wiles and Son
Chester Yockey
W. 1St
Wann Brookshire
Marvin Christiansen
S. Gretchen
Clyde Lowe
Ethel Reno
Clarence Williams
Larry Kepley
Robert Lopeman
Local Social Roundup From Savonburg and Nearby
Gladys Nelson led Junior Missionary Society at Friends Home church. Mrs. Marie Albert of Pittsburg visited Earl and Mrs. Albert. Calls came from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins of Girard and others. O. D. Lantz of Kansas City visited Olive Hinkley. Trips included Mrs. Mattie Daniels to Rockford Illinois. Linda Rice and Donald Elder wedding reception at Leanna Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savonburg
Gladys Nelson
Friends Home Church Junior Missionary Society
Marie Albert
Pittsburg
Earl Albert
Charles Hopkins
Girard
FE. O. Olson
Parsons Verle
Rice
Linda Rice
Donald Elder
Leanna Christian Church
O. D. Lantz
Kansas City
Olive Hinkley
Charles Hinkley
Fort Scott
Mattie Daniels
Rockford, Il
Janey Cumming
Wanda Bennett
Hutchison
Wendell Parsons
Shery Ann
Tom Brake
Liberal
Keith Baker
Fred Percival
Joe Harlow
Harold Lynsky
Bob Breithaup
Marc
Wichita
Roy Singer
History professor contrasts country and city dogs in Charleston
North Carolina history professor Dr Frank W Ryan told Charleston newsmen that country dogs run in streets while city dogs walk on sidewalks. He argued high school graduates lack broad historical background and misapply historical perspective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
North Carolina
Charleston
W. Va
Ken Pauley
Frank W. Ryan
Univer
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Pacific Coast Stock Exchange
VFW Club
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Erie High
Clyde Wilcox
Ann Wheelock
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Mothers of the Mexican Baptist Church
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Neosho County
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Kansas District Home
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Clara Dennis
Dollie Clifton
Fredonia
Joe Lopeman
Jack Ockenfels
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Tom Elder
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Shawnee Mission
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Darrell Manderscheid
Carl Francis
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Emmett Miller
Carl Payne
Richard Guenther
P. M. Cox
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Daily Transcript
Highway Patrol
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Leo
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Ottawa
Felix Roberts
E. 12Th
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Robert Karfman
Robert Oliver
Evergreen
DO. E. Palmer
Hans
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Tioga Inn Coffee Shop
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