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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1964
Page
5
In Little Rock Ellen and Carol are two blond sisters with a tale of candy and character. Ellen, the refined saver, plans a tea party by hoarding sweets, while Carol, bold and mischievous, raids the stash. When Ellen’s bag vanishes, Carol admits the theft, stirring tears but earning forgiveness as Ellen vows to fill a larger sack for future treats.
MFA Insurance agents from 16 southeast Kansas counties gathered at the Tioga Hotel for a district meeting. The agenda covered new policies and rating procedures with Chanute attendees Forest and Glola Richardson among the participants.
Humboldt prepares for a high school baccalaureate Sunday night with Rev. John Rogers of the Humboldt Church of the Nazarene as the speaker. The program includes band preludes, processional and recessional, invocation, scripture, vocal ensemble, and the sermon. Other local notes cover Rebekah circle plans, church missions, Mother’s Day visits, and family gatherings in the Humboldt area.
Mrs Ethel Porter entertained the Bid-A-Bit bridge club at a one o'clock luncheon at her home Thursday. Bridge followed at two tables after the meal with guest Mrs Clyde Car roll. Mrs John McKinley hosted Mother's Day dinner guests including daughter Mrs Pearl Loveaul of Chanute and grandson family John Kitzman Denise of Topeka. Her granddaughter and family Verle Peterson and children of Columbus joined for an afternoon visit.
Mrs Margaret Smith hosted Lawton Circle No 97 Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic for the May meeting. President Lucille Henderson presided as plans were made for Memorial Day observances and the charter was draped in honor of recently deceased Myrtle Allaire marking the conclusion of a memorial service.
Mr and Mrs Grover Russell joined their granddaughter and family near Lanna for Mother's Day dinner with Rich ard Smith and family. Guests included Mrs W B Richardson Kenneth Pittman and boys of Wichita and Dr Fred Shaw of Chanute. A daughter Mrs G W Carter of Newton called by phone in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs William Renski and E E Starkey of Iola accompanied them on a Monday visit to Arcadia Missouri.
A list of residents and relatives sharing Mother’s Day meals in Yates Center and nearby towns. Guests include the Hoag, Rob erts, Steinbacher, Johnson, Ostrander, Wiklund, Leap, Brilke, Hartwig, Miller, Hibbs, Hoag, Hobbs, Russell, Swope, McCloud, Parmenter, Gray, Robbins, Adams, Goodner, and Lancaster households with connections to Topeka, Topeka area, Toronto, Humboldt, Clearwater, Leavenworth, Iola, Rose, and Kansas City.
Erie VFW and auxiliary held a covered dish dinner and business meeting at the clubhouse. They plan to install officers May 19 at 8 p.m. Other social notes include Mother's Day visits, Bluebird group tea, and weekend hosting by local families across Parsons Wichita and Coffeyville communities.
Robert Franklin of Iola spent the weekend and Mother's Day here with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Franklin. He returned home Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Driskill of rural Yates Center sustained a bad leg gash last week while mowing the yard and required several stitches to close the wound.
Mrs Henry Watkins and Mr and Mrs Leroy Runer with Brenda and Herbie visited Iola on Monday to see M Sgt Herbert Runer and family. Runer has just returned from a year in Thailand and is on a 30 day furlough before his next assignment.
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