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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1968

Page

3

Scout Troop Activities Signal Yearend Scout Meeting

Scout News covers Troop 225 led by Richard Cole and Mike Coz opening at Zion Lutheran church with Tenderfoot ceremony for Kraig Foll mer and Troy Hunziker. Activities included rope work on the Scout A Rama bridge and closing led by Dennis Mueller. Troop 115 hosts Lincoln Brownie and Troop 116 patrons with wiener roast at Mrs Disney home. Day camp registration closes May 15. Den 6 Pack 225 meets at Bill Carl residence with a field trip and Mothers Day gifts setup.

Richard Cole Mike Coz Zion Lutheran Church Kraig Follmer Troy Hunziker Dennis Mueller Lincoln Brownie Scouts C. F. Disney W. Elm Disney Harold Tarpley Ronald Fleming Den 6 Ray Colvin Darrell Finley Henry Baker Tim Finley Bill Carl S. Malcolm Pat Jordan

Train derails in Tallapoosa causing extensive damage

In Tallapoosa Georgia a Southern Railway freight train derailed injuring three people. The crash stacked 31 cars and toppled freight cars into two houses. Shirley Pope sustained severe cuts and a broken leg. police noted a $1.5 million initial damage estimate.

Tallapoosa Southern Railway Shirley Pope

High Schools Offer Driver Ed Courses Nationwide

Accredited courses in driver education are offered by 71 percent of the nation’s high schools. About 85 percent of Syria’s population is Muslim.

Syria

Spires and Cook Wed in Basel Nuptials

Sandra Louise Spires and Russell Dean Cook exchanged vows at 10 a.m. May 7 in Basel Switzerland. The couple plans to live in Long Gens Germany where the groom serves with the U.S. Army after a honeymoon through Switzerland Austria and Southern Germany.

Sandra Louise Spires Russell Dean Cook Basel Switzerland Harold L. Green Kansas City Kan Russell M. Cook Neodesha Austria Germany Long Gens U.S. Army Easton

Recreation Calendar Highlights for Tonight and Wednesday

Golf at Safar Golf Course begins at 7 00 PM as Archery Club meets at Santa Fe Park Launching Pad hosts a Teener League baseball meeting at 7 30 PM Wednesday golf registration runs 8 AM to 12 noon at Launching Pad with 15 slots and an open house 3 to 5 PM same location.

Pens Safar

Girls Fellowship Guild Holds Mother Daughter Meeting

The Girls Fellowship Guild of Grant Avenue Baptist Church held a mother daughter meeting at Mrs. J. R. Hale's home with nine members, mothers, a guest Mrs. Harold Neptune, and two children. Dena Belt announced new members Debbie Cox and Marci Shockey, and Miss Horn led the program. Leah Eastburn led devotions and sang a tribute to mothers. State Guild house party set for Ottawa June 21 and 23. officers to be elected at the June 6 meeting.

Girls Fellowship Guild Grant Avenue Baptist Church J. R. Hale W. Walnut Ralph Toland Hale Harold Neptune WMS Lori Cox Albert Horn Dena Belt Pam Horn Debbie Cox Marci Shockey Miss Horn Leah Eastburn Guild Ottawa Miss Belt

VFW Auxiliary Meets in Memorial Building

The VFW Auxiliary met Monday evening in the Memorial Building with vice president Mrs. William Gardner Jr. presiding. The group reported the poppy display taken to the third district convention won first place and a donation was made to the Bertha Morehead Memorial Fund. Refreshments were served by Mrs. John Borgen and committee.

VFW Memorial Building William Gardner Jr Bertha Morehead John Borgen

Above Average Scores In Duplicate Bridge Night

Five tables of duplicate bridge were played in the Home Savings lounge last night. Above average scores include Mrs. Charles Broadwell and Mrs. Bob Allen at 61 percent, Mrs. Kenneth Horton and Mrs. F. G. Hooker at 59 percent, Mrs. Clyde Bloomheart and Mrs. Frank Jones at 59 percent, Mrs. Ralph Caldwell and Bob Allen at 56.5 percent, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Forbes Neodesha at 51.2 percent, and Roberta Osborn and Nelson Ruppert Neodesha at 54 percent.

Home Savings Lounge Charles Broadwell Bob Allen Kenneth Horton F. G. Hooker Clyde Bloomheart Frank Jones Ralph Caldwell Dan Forbes Neodesha Roberta Osborn Nelson Rupert

Ivy League Colleges Include Major Institutions

The Ivy League comprises Brown Columbia Cornell Dartmouth Harvard Penn Princeton and Yale, a group of eight leading research universities known for rigorous programs and historic athletic and academic prestige.

Brown Columbia Cornell Dartmouth Harvard The University of Pennsylvania Princeton Yale

Scrabble Tip and Neighborly Hints from Heloise

Reader mail shares a Scrabble tile flipping trick using a box and board for quick reshuffle. Other tips include removing skirt pleats by slant stitching, magnet hooks for aprons, and viewing one’s home from a neighbor’s window to spot improvements. Heloise notes she cannot answer all letters but will respond when possible.

Heloise

Bible Quiz Echoes and Scriptural Snapshots

A short verse quiz by Lavina Ross Fowler lists biblical lines and questions from Scripture references. It mentions Psalm 91 and Titus 2 while probing Abel's killer, Gethsemane prayer, and Psalm 90, inviting readers to test their memory of cited verses.

Lavina Ross Fowler Crete Paul Abel Gethsemane

Social Calendar for Chanute Area Events

The May social calendar lists numerous local gatherings including Foursquare EHU luncheon at Mrs Everett Marvins 1102 N Kansas at 1 30 p m and Playschool Mothers Clubs coffee at First National Bank 9 30 a m The schedule covers church circles and meetings at Grace Hill Grace Episcopal and First Christian Church plus clubs such as WWI Auxiliary AAUW Kansette Club PEO and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen with times ranging from noon to 7 30 p m and venues across town.

Everett Marvin Kansas First National Bank Firt Methodist Church United Presbyterian Grant Avenue Baptist Church Chanute First Baptist Church Grace Hill John Chaffee Marjorie Sharp E. E. Zastrow Charline Bass T. H. Lovett N. Forest Chalotte Worley P. IL. Forslund N. Plummer First Christian Church Memorial Building Federation Room AAUW Central Park Community Building Virgil Freeberg Rural Humbolldt Friendly Neighbors Club Clarence Collins Erie Edwin C. Cathers S. Larson Grace Episcopal Church Rural Grange P.m. Brotherhood of Railroad Carpenters Hall S. Malcolm Sweet Adelines W. Elm Rural Homemakers EHU Heritage Room Chaincomers

Girl Scouts Fly Up Ceremony In Murray Hill

The Murray Hill Girl Scouts and Brownies held a joint gathering at the school on Monday afternoon with first grade guests. Senior Scouts Roxie Mueller and Shirley Billbe led singing as badges were awarded by Troop 33 leader Mrs. Herbert Fox and assistants. Junior Scouts Cheryl Krone Susan Davis Kerry Church Linda Fox Jo Newman Susan Wheatley received badges, and many Brownies earned wings in a Fly Up ceremony. Wings were presented by leaders from Troops 11 and 28 as girls joined the Girl Scout circle. Refreshments followed served by committee mothers.

Murray Hill Don McReynolds Jerry Steele Roxie Mueller Shirley Billbe Herbert Fox George Dickerhoof Cheryl Krone Susan Davis Kerry Church Linda Fox Jo Newman Susan Wheatley E. J. New McReynolds Homer Cook Steele Shari Noland Tari Noland Tena Simmons Vicki New Martha Johnson Debra Alger Jamie Evenson Jo Ann Drybread Darlene Craft Becky Cook Diana Willis Troop 11 Lori Allison Diane Brinkman Janice Cook Monica Geiger Susan Myers Bambi Petty Vickie Petty Mandy Rickart Renee Boecker Betsy Steele Deanna Wooldridge Elizabeth Yarbrough Karen Hackcroft Troop 28 Mmes David Newman Garry Church Kenneth Alger Lloyd Drybreaed Jr

Arts Council Eyes Fall Musical Schedule in Iola

The Arts Council Theatre will consider a Fall 1968 musical. A 2 to 3 p.m. meeting Sunday at Bowlus Fine Arts Center in Iola will judge feasibility, singer availability, and audition plans with Richard Scharine directing and Rena Su facilitating. You Can’t Take It with You opens June 13–15.

Arts Council Bowlus Fine Arts Center Iola Richard Scharine Rena Su Sharine The Arts Council Theatre Kaufman and Hart

St Cecilia Music Club Closes Year With Luncheon and Music

The St. Cecilia Music Club held its final meeting of the year with a 1 pm luncheon at Orchcld Buffet. Flower decorations, hymns, and a program on Major Eras of Music featured piano duet, vocal solo, and a computer generated piece. Installation of new officers was conducted by Mrs. C. V. McCune and the event included remarks and a closing hymn.

St. Cecilia Music Club Mmes John Hargrave Ray Hutchinson D. A. Finney Dave Petterson P. L. Forslund Robert Geiger C. V. McCune Finney Petterson Russell Davidson Mines Jessie Young Foster Myers Lester Purdy W. J. Young Roy Gibson G. D. Pinegar Duff D. Wagoner

Fund Honors Patrolman Miller Kansas highway trooper killed in Line

A memorial fund established with the Kansas University Endowment Association honors Sgt Eldon K Miller of the Kansas Highway Patrol who died January 19 from gunshot wounds while pursuing suspects in the Metcalf State Bank robbery in Overland Park Kansas Friends and relatives donated 75463 for cancer research at KU Medical Center in Kansas City A commemorative plaque will be placed in the hospital emergency services area The Miller family includes his widow in Kansas City their son Stanley nearing four years of military service and Miller a Woodson county native who attended Yates Center schools

Lawrence Kansas University Endowment Association Eldon K. Miller Kansas Metcalf State Bank Overland Park Kan K.U. Medical Center Kansas City Sgt. Miller George A. Wolf, Jr Medical Center Kansas Highway Patrol Arkansas City

Ada McMillen Honored at Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs Ada McMillen was honored with a surprise birthday party and shower Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Donnie Chickadonz 26 S Denman. Mrs Gordon Goltry assisted in serving cake and coffee to 17 guests.

Ada McMillen Donnie Chickadonz S. Denman Gordon Goltry Chickadonz

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