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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1968
Page
3
A reader quiz listing five Bible questions with references on Deuteronomy 34 4 salt simile Matthew 5 13 talents parable Matthew 25 15 and wisdom request Proverbs 30 7 8 plus Peter's caution Acts 10 10 28.
The Zion United Methodist WSCS met at the church on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Mable Hutchinson as president. She led devotions and a lesson. A miscellaneous shower for Ada McMillen, whose home burned in April, was announced for Sunday at 1 30 p.m. Refreshments were served to nine members and three guests. The next meeting is set for June 11 at the church.
Instructions urge readers to contact their Tribune through their carrier and provide a fallback number HE 1 3400 to call after 6 PM if the primary contact is unavailable. The note emphasizes alternative communication channels for timely assistance.
The WSCS of the Methodist Church in Big Creek held an all day meeting with a 43 member and guest turnout for a covered dish dinner. Hosts were Mrs. Franklin Hayworth and Mrs. Neil Heilman. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Charles Minsch and others. 60th anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Wanamaker honored with a song. The afternoon program covered youth tour and missions planning with upcoming School of Missions dates. Kiwanis Ladies Night announced for May 27. Next meeting set for June 11 at Mrs. McKaska’s home.
The Rev and Mrs Sommermeyer announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Ann to William Benson of St Louis. They will graduate May 24 from Concordia Teachers College River Forest Illinois. The wedding is planned for July 28. Benson is related to Ethel Eaton and the Barkers of Chanute.
Connie Ruth Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Dick Smith 526 S Kansas and John Lee Clarkson son of Mr and Mrs A L Clarkson Buffalo were married Saturday at the First United Methodist Church. The ceremony featured a double ring rite with imperial peau de soie gowns and dusty pink roses. A reception followed and the couple plan to reside in Coffeyville after a short wedding trip to the Ozarks. The bride is a 1968 graduate and the groom a 1967 graduate with local employment. Out of town guests included Clarkson relatives from Buffalo and other states.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene McMillen hosted a birthday and Mothers Day party for Ada McMillen at their R 1 home Friday evening. Guests included the McMillen and Lassman families and friends such as Diana Faye Huffman, Donna Gale Huffman, Bill McMillen, Marsha McMillen, Tammie Lassman, Glen Lee, Judy, Alice, and Kent McMillen.
Practical guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on what to do when a home freezer stops. How long food stays frozen with a loaded versus half empty cabinet, options to move food to a locker, use dry ice, and proper refreezing rules to preserve safety and quality.
The Shawnee Mission daughter Linda Jean McMillen is engaged to Harry Goodson of Kansas City. Linda Jean graduated from Midway High School in 1966 and works at Phillips Petroleum. Harry is a Creighton High School graduate employed by Continental Airlines. The wedding is set for June 22 at Zion Methodist Church west of Chanute.
May 16 social calendar lists AAUW covered dish dinner at Central Park Community Building at 6:30 p.m. and Kansette Club salad luncheon. plus Neighbors Club meetings, PEO, Girl Scout Neighborhood, Grace Episcopal Church gathering, Rural Grange, Railroad Train Men and Ladies Auxiliary, and Ladies Day Golf at the Country Club with Homemakers and Tioga EHU events.
Classified notices from the Chanute Tribune include local ads and notices. The page outlines subscription rates for in and out of town readers, carrier and mail options, and state AP membership terms for republication of local news.
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