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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1957

Page

3

Idulda Parker OES Meets With Hulda Parker Chapter

Hulda Parker Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star met in the Masonic Temple last night to honor past matrons and patrons of Hulda Parker and Cedar Lodge. The event featured introductions, a welcome to visitors from Wichita and Sunflower Chapter, three petitions received, and notices of upcoming Rainbow For Girls installation. The program for Fun Night titled The Country Club Duties included a hat and

Hulda Parke Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Mmes. Phy, Taylor Claud Walker C. Vincent’ McCune A. W. Thompson Joe Wasser Roy Gibson J. S. Sterner Dave Petterson J. W. Osburn P. B. Darlington A. B. Chauncey Hulda Parker Fredonia Pittsburg Lavenburg Chanute Assembly of Rainbow

Popular Trio Crochet Patterns From Alice Brooks-Small

Crochet directions for doily sets and dresser pieces with three popular shapes. Pattern 7131 covers square 10.4 inches, round eight inches, oval 9 by 16 inches using No. 50 cotton. Send 35 cents. 5 cents more for first class mail. Includes offer for free patterns and Needlecraft Book.

Alice Brooks

Dance and chorus recital by Ward and others

Mrs Ward presents Jeane dance a Patience and Prudence take off along with several choral numbers by Ward Harris Abbuehl Johnson McMurray Henshall and Wilson. Mrs Nation accompanies announced by Mrs Forslund. Past matrons and patrons parade. Prizes awarded to McCune Petterson Heinze Chauncey. Judges Young Jones Sutcliffe. Social hour led by Mrs Sutcliffe and others. Crystal centerpieces and lavender candles described.

McCune Petterson Fred Heinze A. B. Chauncey Frank Young Hugh T. Jones Jr Joe Sutcliffe Sutcliffe Mmes Glen Hatfield Charles L. Broadwell Glen Dormois G. C. Bailey Delbert Hanson

Santa Fe Women Meet in Clubroom

The Santa Fe Women's Federation met Monday afternoon in the Santa Fe Station clubroom. A comfort was packed for the Red Cross. Mrs. G. E. Barker accompanied the group singing which opened the meeting. Elsie Cunningham presided over the business meeting. Fifteen members attended. Mrs. G. L. Donley joined as a new member and Mrs. Harry Clements of San Diego, California was a guest. refreshments were served by Mrs. Gene eabo and committee Levdert Leabo at a lace-covered table with spring flowers and candles.

Santa Fe Women's Federation Santa Fe Station Red Cross G. E. Barker Elsie Cunningham G. L. Donley Harry Clements San Diego Calif Gene Eabo seLevdert Leabo

Wittsell Family Reunion Held at Savonburg Park

Wittsell descendants gathered at HDU Park west of Savonburg for a July reunion. A noon basket dinner, afternoon socializing, and prizes for farthest traveling couple and youngest attendees marked the event. Next reunion set for the first Sunday in June 1958 at Lavenburg.

Savonburg Andrew Elsa Wittsell Hdu Park Everett Maxwell Richmond Calif Wayne Greenough Wichita Brenda Lee Laver Ed Wittsell Lavenburg Hannah Berglund Homer Cation Humboldt Monie Wittsell Eric Gilbert Hendrick Manchester Okio Kenneth Wittsell Marilynn Larry Raymond Atkisson Sandra Carol Redfield Verline Riley Lynn Phillip Pat Patsy Ruth Don Ellis Donna Winfred Spurgeon Charles Dianne Jeanene Sharon Rita Jamie Martha Smithville Clyde Laver Janice Brenda Lee

Convention Report for Ladies of GAR Meeting

The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic met in the Memorial building Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Stipp as president. Mrs. Tony Biele spoke on a state convention at Hutchinson on May 5 to 7. Honor member Wess Wright entered Santa Fe Hospital in Topeka for treatment. Mrs. Jesse Kuhn won the door prize. Sixteen members and one child attended. services will be held at First Methodist Church on Sunday May 26.

the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Building Fred Stipp Tony Biele State Department Hutchinson Wess Wright Santa Fe Topeka Jesse Kuhn First Methodist Church

FAF Club Meeting Highlights and Activities

The FAF Club met Tuesday with Mrs. Claude Carver presenting The Line's Busy. Mrs. W. E. May hosted at 524 West Beech. 11 members shared miscellaneous articles. A white elephant sale occurred. refreshments were served by Mrs. Norman who will host the June 4 meeting at 711 North Washington.

FAF Club Claude Carver W. E. May W. Beech L. E. Norman

Marge Cook Wins Low Putts in Ladies Day Golf

Marge Cook captured the low putts prize during Ladies Day golf at the Country Club yesterday. Only three players competed as SEK activities were held at Pittsburg causing a small turnout.

Marge Cook Pittsburg

Allen Medalist at South Eastern Kansas Women’s Golf Meet

Mrs Robert Allen was medalist at the South Eastern Kansas Women’s Golf meet in Pittsburg with a 91. Eighty players competed. Chanute entrants included Mines Allen William Gray Jr Rex Truitt Ostrander and Jay Tabor plus Mrs Lee Murrin of Humboldt. Ostrander tied for second in B flight. Allen Gray and Truitt’s team won nine points. Next meet at Independence Elks on May 23.

Robert Allen Kansas Pittsburg Chanute Mines Allen William Gray Jr Rex Truitt Ostrander Jay Tabor Lee Murrin Humboldt Mmes Gray Truitt Independence

Social Calendar Highlights May 16 1957

Social calendar items list meetings and gatherings including Friendly Club with Mrs Herbert Reep at 1602 W Main at 2 pm Alpha Chi Chapter Beta Sigma PiL at Santa Fe Park shelter house 6 30 pm Prayer Group of First Methodist with Mrs T Walker 509158 Highland 9 30 am Girl Scout leaders at Camp Wonder Wood 9 30 am sack lunch 12 noon Chapter DD PEO at Tioga Inn luncheon 1 pm meeting Mrs Wilfred Cavaness 220 N Steuben 2 30 pm

Friendly Club Herbert Reep W. Main Alpha Chi Beta Sigma Pil Santa Fe Park Shelter House First Methodist Mra T. Walker Highland Camp Wonder Wood Tioga Inn Wilfred Cavaness Steuben

Schoonover Iris Garden Draws Crowds In Humboldt

The Schoonover iris gardens in Humboldt attract daily crowds from Sunday with a vivid display of colors. Kansas Iris Society judge Schoonover and Mrs Schoonover traveled to Parsons and Independence to judge local iris shows after attending a national event in Memphis.

Humboldt Schoonover Kansas Iris Society Parsons Independence Memphis

Grammar and pronunciation questions from a reader

A reader asks three items: what is wrong with the sentence She is well adapted for the work which has been given out to her, the correct pronunciation of via, and which of these words is.

Misspelled Words and Cognate Pairs in a Quick Quiz

Answers cover common misspellings and definitions. They address phrases like to the work, pronunciation guidance, credence, congenial meaning, and a ph starting fear word.

Snappy-Wrap Pattern 9019 for Misses Sizes 12 to 42

Marian Martin Sew it 1 2 3 wrap around dress pattern 9019 prints. Pattern requests 4 4 2 yards 35 inch fabric for size 16. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents mailing to Pattern Dept New York. Include name address zone size and style number.

Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Marian Martin Climate Tribune West 18Te St Wits

Neosho Valley Busy Bees Elect Officers and Plan Picnic

Neosho Valley Busy Bees 4-H Club held a meeting led by Cathy Thompson in Jerry Whitworth's absence. Judy Carlson presided, 23 members 24 guests and four leaders attended, and members will attend 4-H Sunday on May 26 then gather for a Santa Fe Park picnic after church services.

Neosho Valley Busy Bees Judy Carlson Jerry Whitworth Cathy Thompson Santa Fe Park

Rosalynd Booth Hosts Sub Deb Members

Rosalynd Booth president of the Les Des Club hosted 30 members and sponsor Mrs. Jack Haight at her home 331 S Larson Monday night. Booth led a business meeting with committee and secretarial reports. An informal meeting with Carolyn Loveaul is planned for Monday evening. Mrs. Jack McKelvy is named a new sponsor.

Rosalynd Booth Les Des Club Jack Haight S. Larson Miss Booth Carolyn Loveaul Jack McKelvy

Mary Martha Guild Meets at Presbyterian Church

The Mary Martha Guild met at the Presbyterian church for a covered-dish dinner and meeting Monday night. Twenty members and two guests, Mrs. L. P. Garrison and Mary Wood, attended. Mrs. Fred Heinze gave the devotions and Mrs. Dave Petterson the lesson.

Mary Martha Guild Presbyterian Church L. P. Garrison Mary Wood Fred Heinze God's Kingdom Dave Petterson

Weeping Scene in Court as Tear Gas Pencil Discharged

In Newark New Jersey a magistrate and five observers wept as two men faced charges of possessing a dangerous weapon. Chief Magistrate Nicholas Castellano examined a small tear gas pencil and accidentally discharged it during the proceeding.

Newark N. J Nicholas Castellano

Coffeyville Improves Security as Hub Cap Theft Declines

Southeast Kansas Corner reports a drop in hub cap thefts since Coffeyville's hub cap marking program began. Police Chief Art Gamble announced the progress on Tuesday.

Coffeyville Art Gamble

Meeks Seeks Lease of Iola Airport From City

Iola council heard from C. W. Meeks a veteran pilot and mechanic seeking to lease the Iola airport. Mrs. W. C. King who ran the port since her husband’s death last September does not wish to continue. Meeks, 26, has worked for Beech Aircraft.

Iola C. W. Meeks W. C. King Meeks Beech

Aircraft Co Wichita longtime builder marks five years

A Wichita aircraft company celebrates five years of ongoing operations in the industry. The firm has steadily expanded its production line and increased local employment while maintaining a steady output of military and civilian aircraft components.

Etiquette Q A Wedding Gown at Reception After

A bride asks about wearing the wedding gown at a later reception hosted by in laws. Answer confirms it is proper to wear the gown but not the veil. A guest who boasted about another party is rude as it implies dissatisfaction with the current occasion. A stenographer need not rise when introduced to a man in the office.

Baccalaureate Service For Erie Class Sunday

Erie High School will hold a baccalaureate service at 8 p.m. Sunday in the school auditorium. Dr Homer L Johnson of Pittsburg State College will deliver the sermon Our task. The Erie High School band directed by Leslie Scoville will play the processional and recession al. Rev A W Swanson will give invocation scripture reading and benediction. Mrs Scoville will direct the audience singing of two hymns.

Erie Erie High School Homer L Johnson Pittsburg State College Leslie Scoville A. W. Swanson Scoville

School Music Night Features Trio and Glee Club

The program includes songs by the school triplet trio and girls’ glee club, with Patricia Naff performing a vocal solo and Mrs. Scoville accompanying on piano.

Ing Glee Club Patricia Naff Scoville

Menu Suggestions for Baked Boneless Pork Shoulder

A home recipe for a baked pork shoulder butt, 2 to 2 1/2 pounds, with whole cloves and apple juice. The meat bakes at 325 degrees for about 35 minutes per pound, basted until browned. A salty pan liquid sauce is made by reducing drippings with apple juice and brown sugar.

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Idulda Parker Oes Wittsell Savonburg Park Gar Evergreen Amg Sco Company Round Robbin Sories Mers Re and Bobbie Buiit E. Main Rodney, Inc Terrill Frank Ernzen First Evangelical United Brethren Church V. C. Buttermore Johnson Allen County Agriculture Extension Council E. H. Billings Moran Caldwell & Son S. Santa Fe Johnson Bros. Furniture Berkline T.V Johnson's Com Rubber Back & S Johnson Brothers Main Lincoln Chanute, Kas
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