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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1969
Page
3
An Ann Landers column fragment discusses changing names without legal steps in Illinois and a note on Serenity, Beaatitude, Tranquility, and Fortitude. A reader requests guidance on bike ownership and money, and the page closes with a prompt to send questions to Ann Landers.
Mr and Mrs James Simmons of Webb City Oklahoma announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Sue to Jim L Quinn son of Mr and Mrs J C Quinn R 2. Linda is a 1966 Shidler High School and Ponca Beauty School graduate and works as a hair stylist in Ponca City. Quinn is a 1964 Chanute High School graduate and 1966 Independence Junior College alum who played football at Central Missouri State College and earned a BS in business admin in 1968. He works for Sunray DX Oil Co in Tulsa and a June wedding is planned.
Mrs. Bill Thornton former Suzanne Hicks was honored Saturday evening with a bridal shower hosted by Lena Lloyd and Mrs Eldon Lloyd at 1026 S Highland. Gift table featured yellow and white colors. Eighteen guests attended.
A Friday and Saturday survey at Cherryvale shows 367 applications for positions at a new garment factory expected to start around June 1. The plant may take over quarters vacated by Lee Co and a final company decision is due in the coming weeks.
First Baptist Church of Quenemo burned to the ground Saturday night. The small frame building had been renovated recently with stained glass windows installed. The congregation held services Sunday at the Federated Church.
Bernard T Budd 39 appointed president of Zimmer Homes Inc replacing founder Paul H Zimmer. Budd formerly executive vice president and Parsons plant general manager, a Chanute Kansas native and former Parsons city manager. He later partnered in LaForge Budd Construction in Parsons.
Wash slip covers before they become badly soiled to remove dust soil perspiration and oil buildup. Regular laundering helps protect fabric and extend the life of the covers.
Peace and Progress EHU held a guest tea at the home of Mrs Lola Kuykendall with fourteen members and five guests sharing picnic basket ideas. Eight members attended the district Homemakers meeting the previous Thursday with lessons on The Pest Pursuit and a program on Lady's Life in East Pakistan.
The Hobby Club met at Edna Strohm's 512 W 7th home on Friday. Members shared articles on antiques, led by Sadie Becannon who taught on the 100th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad. Seven members attended. dessert was served. The June 13 meeting moves to Pearl Hooker's 816 N Grant residence.
Mrs. George Dickerhoof of 814 W. 10th earned a private pilot license in October after taking lessons from Gene Cordner at the Dickerhoof Flying Service. A Albuquerque native and UNM accounting graduate, she long dreamed of flying despite family and career. She is building a new home at 1006 S. Tennessee with her husband, a state social welfare worker and founder of the local flying service.
May 13 events list multiple circles and societies: Ladies of the GAR M O Cartlidge circle at Memorial Building 2 p.m. Vashti chapter OES 7 30 p.m. Rebecca circle Otterbein UMC 9 30 a.m. Esther circle Otterbein UMC 7 30 p.m. Zion Lutheran Service Guild 7 30 p.m. Big Creek Methodist WSCS 9 a.m. Zion UMC WSCS 1 30 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary B of RT Carp enter hall 2 p.m. Chanute Textile Paint Club North Malcolm Community Center 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Club Home Savings lounge 7 15 p.m. plus May 24 items and in circles listings with addresses and host names.
Chanute Chapter No 8 R A M will meet in Stated Convocation Monday May 12 at 7 30 p m Official Visit of D D G H P will be made and important business Refreshments Visiting brethren welcome F D Clopine ee Francis Meeker REC
Rainbow EHU met with Mrs Earl Hunter Friday afternoon. Mrs Lanah Wilson presided with eight members present. Mrs Jay Klinginsmith led the lesson titled The Pest Pursuit. Denny Bedell listed at 429 S Lincoln at 9 a.m.
Black militants disrupted church services in Los Angeles New Orleans and Paris to demand 500 million dollars in reparations for racial injustice. James Forman led a New York confrontation at Riverside Church while police prepared to enforce a court injunction.
Stark The Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Elmer Owen presiding. Officers elected: President Mrs. Charles Hill Jr. vice president Mrs. Merle Schooley. secretary Mrs. Robert Kusel. treasurer Mrs. Elmer Owen. Christian social relations Mrs. Elgin Richwine. missionary education Mrs. Clarence Atkins. spiritual growth Mrs. Wilma Goff. membership Mrs. Lee Herrin. chairman of local church activities Mrs. Lawrence Cotton. secretary of program materials Mrs. Roland Kelsey.
In Naples thousands prayed as a vial of St. Januarius blood liquefied during a Sunday ceremony at the cathedral. Neapolitans protest Vatican listing of Januarius as only a minor saint, noting his historic role against disasters. The blood usually liquefies thrice yearly on May day, Sept 16, and Dec 16.
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