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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1959
Page
3
A 1960s era column features Ann Landers advising a troubled student on dating ethics, a wife whose nightly card clubs provoke his curfew, and a dyeing hair makeover question. The piece runs with fashion pattern promotion and readers seeking guidance from The Chanute Tribune.
Easy crochet patterns from Pattern 7148 for 24 and 13 inch doilies with heirloom lace effect appear alongside local youth activities. Scout Den 5 and 4 H Club at Grant High School report meetings, projects, and plans, including Sun day services, a church picnic, and a health talks lineup. A cooking tip suggests corn bread sandwiches with ham.
Twelve women played in Ladies Day at Chanute Country Club. Mrs Robert Allen won with a 47. Other winners included Mrs Earl Ostrander low putts fourteen and Mrs Jay Tabor most sixes. Chairman was Mrs Albert Endres. An all day meeting is planned next Tuesday with Mrs Ed Ashley in charge. Golf begins 930 a.m. Luncheon at 1230 p.m. Lunch 85 cents. Reservations due by Monday morning. Golf and bridge planned in afternoon. All Women’s Golf Assn members invited.
The Ever Ready 4 H club sewing group met Tuesday at Mrs Everett Barnhart s home R 3 Four girls answered roll call They darned a stocking and the leader approved the work The next meeting will be held May 26.
Mrs. Carl Haight presided over a St Patrick’s Altar Society meeting at St Patrick’s School. Mrs. Larry OConnell spoke on the Catholic Church Women’s eight point program. Mrs. Bill Daniels and Mrs. Tom Durkin led the serving committee. READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS.
A double ring ceremony united Loleta Estella Petty and Pic William Dale Haskins at First Methodist Church at 7:30 p m May 7. The bride is the Petty daughter. the groom from Parsons, with Rev. Charles Wesley Garrett officiating. The couple hosted a church basement reception after the ceremony. Both families and out of town guests attended. Haskins, a 1958 Chanute High School graduate, has been in the U S Marine Corps and will report to Twenty-Nine Palms for overseas duty.
A Vilas area church women meeting led by Mrs. Everett Olson included devotions and planning for the Vilas Alumni Banquet on May 30. A service meeting is set for May 22 with Olson, and Mrs. Roy Anderson presented the program Mary of Nazareth. Refreshments were served by several members and guests.
Mrs Robert Cox was honored at a baby shower Tuesday at Grant Avenue Baptist Church. The event featured hostesses Mrs Herman, Mrs Youngberg, Mrs Shockey and Mrs Cox, with sisters Mrs Foerschler and Mrs Spencer assisting. Forty guests enjoyed pink and blue decor, gifts, cakes, and coffee served by Lois Erickson. Out of town attendees included Mrs Cox's mother Mrs Charles Scott and grandmother Mrs L B Scott of Mound City.
About 75 parents and children attended the Lincoln PTA meeting on May 12. Retiring president Cole Leverenz led the session as Les Matthews president-elect announced his resignation. State Trooper Richard Smith gave fourth grade safety patrol awards. Ed Noland and Leverenz spoke on the state convention, and gifts were exchanged between the PTA and teachers. Refreshments followed. Roosevelt PTA also held its final meeting with a basket dinner.
Tuesday at the school Mrs A L Pogue presided and received the president's pin from Calvin Cassaday. Principal Trooper Richard Smith and Policeman Leslie Spencer handed safety awards to the safety patrol. The third grade had the highest parent participation with 30 adults and 35 children present.
Community clubs list events for Friday May 15 including Neosho Valley HDU and Tioga HDU meetings with hosts Mrs Horton and Mrs Williams, Rebekah Lodge, First Methodist quilting, Dorothea Dix tent activities, and evening gatherings at Masonic Temple and local churches, plus Saturday plans for Chanute Country Club show and Square Dance club events.
Two degrees were conferred on two candidates and one member joined by affiliation at Hulda Parker chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Frank Davidson and EF. O. Gilbert presided, with Charles Blanchard conducting the degrees. Tribute to All Mothers was given by Mrs. Marlin Blackston for Mother's Day. Refreshments were provided by several members. flowers decorated the chapter. The new district aide will be honored at meetings May 19 in Erie, May 21 in Thayer, and June 10 at Sunflower chapter, with Thayer hosting Friendship Night.
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