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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1955

Page

3

Community Shower for Benedict Couple

In Benedict a community bride’s shower honored Dorothy Parker and Douglas Chambers ahead of their June 5 wedding. The High School faculty led the event with student performances, a Tom Thumb wedding, and a decorated gift table.

Benedict Dorothy Parker Douglas Chambers S. O. Rase Philip Wing Miss Parker Chambers Santa Fe Frances Riley Clarence Marr Ernest Nelson Rase Carolyn Scates Scarlet Wing Nadine Ambrose Janice Smith

Crochet TV Square Pattern 34 Inches

Crochet a TV square 34 inches using pattern 7363 with pineapples and mesh forming a pretty cover. Works in No 50 mercerized cotton or bedspread cotton, adaptable to any size, easy and lovely by Alice Brooks.

Alice Brooks

Sixth Grade Mothers Host Dinner at Hutton School

Sixth Grade mothers entertained the teachers and six grade students of Hutton school Friday night in the school cafeteria with about 159 served. After dinner the group attended an auditorium program where John Leroy presented safety patrol awards.

Hutton School Messrs Mmes Harold Anderson Wallace Hinkle Joe Jackson H. Howard Hollensjhead John Leroy Ed Ranz Hollenshead Sandra Petty Virginia Hazen Patricia Webster Anita Patrick Charles Gottlieb Jimmy York Lois Tomlinson Judy Willis Rodney Sievers Rolen Dale Casebolt Eddie Ranz Karen Dilson

Amsterdam Teacher Visits Chanute Kansas Schools

Miss Nora van der Meulen from Amsterdam, a Baarn Lyceum teacher and KU exchange student, visited Chanute classrooms under the Fulbright program. She compared Holland’s physical education and popular games to America, spoke at a Friday assembly, and stayed with Wanda Laurie after a University of Kansas event.

Holland America Nora van der Meulen Martha Finney Miss van der Meulen Amsterdam Kansas University Tribune Kansas University At Lawrence Baarn Lyceum High School Baarn D. A. Finney S. Plummer Henley House Sarah Haller van der ‘Meulen Wanda Laurie S. Evergreen Baarn Lyceum Schoo

Improve English and pronunciation questions

The user presents five questions on English usage and pronunciation. Questions cover correcting a sentence about reading chapters, pronouncing miasma, identifying misspelled word among labratory labyrinth lachrymal lascivious, defining indefatigably, and a te- word meaning thin or slender.

Pattern Add and Cents for Mailing Invitation

Newsletter copy requests twenty five cronTs in reins for pattern add and cents for first-class mailing to The Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept. in New York. It asks recipients to print name address zone and pattern lumber and order the 1985 Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalogue with knitting crochet embroidery iron-ons toys and novel ties at 25 cents per copy.

Marian Martin Chante Tribune West Ith New York 11 N.Y Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept Chelsea Station New York Alice Brooks

District Festival of Music Clubs Draws 44 Entrants in Chanute

The District Festival of the National Federation of Music Clubs for Junior Clubs and Special Members drew 44 entrants in piano, voice, trumpet, flute and ballet at Chanute Senior High School. Altoona chair Mrs. Gilbert Borland led Southeast Kansas arrangements with judges from Iola Independence Fre-donia and more, plus ushers and pages from Youth St Cecilia Club.

National Federation of Music Clubs Chanute Gilbert Borland Altoona Southeast Kansas Spencer Gard Iola Barbara Eller Mary Stout Independence Warren Edmunson Fredonia O. H. Cunningham Howard Earnest Virgil Gamble Dave Petterson Arthur Eltzholtz Barbara Wilson Dorothy Haines St. Cecilia Club Janice Carlson Carol Barnhart Nancy Fletcher Nancy Oyler Jean Treloggan Jane Murphy Larry Hutchinson Chanute Michal Ann Gibson Phillip Carter Barbara Balch Evelyn Dormois John Boydston Alice McCune Karen Earnest Jack Kensinger Jola Joan Gilpin Betsy Dailey Sandra Goldsmith Meredith Willson Merla Booth Parsons Kathleen Haley Helen McKernan Neederha Michael Fawcett Mary McGuire Garnett Mary Ewbank Lawrence Sandra Harding Lois Lynn Borland George Muns Chanute Caralyn Levend Sherri Rush Jimmy York Freddie Primmer Patty Bell Laura Lee Redden Ma Kay Hergrove Neodesha Shirley Knight Judy Newland Freddie Jane Reeves Atoma Roy Marks Kathleen Stewart Nancy Donaldson Rosemary Nation Atoona Fiose Gamble Donna Lou Moon Judy High Rose Gambie Stark Jerry Roberts Neodesha Gavie Shepherd Baket Ka Heuser

Weekend Guests At Lawrence Visit Include Gates Family

A Saturday luncheon guest list notes Marilyn Gates and her parents Mr and Mrs C G Gates accompanying a guest to Lawrence for a Sunday morning visit.

T. H. Cronemeyer Marilyn Gates C. G. Gates Lawrence

Social Calendar Highlights May 17 1955

CWF guild at Mrs P F Needham 607 N Santa Fe 7 30. LA to BRT. Odd Fellows hall 12 50 luncheon honoring mothers LAPM. Odd Fellows hall pan Ladies day golf Country club 9 30 am and 1 30 pm. Westminster class Mrs Fred Heinze R 1 7 30. Country club card party 8 pm Mr and Mrs Carl Kelsey chairs Lioness club Mrs Clifford Gibson 105 N Washington 7 50.

CWF Guild P. F. Needham N. Santa Fe Od Fellows Hall Odd Fellows Hall Westminster Fred Heinze Carl Kelsey Lioness Club Clifford Gibson Washington

Lovett Hosts LA to ORC and B Meeting

Mrs. T. H. Lovett hosted a Friday afternoon gathering at 1112 S. Santa Fe with nine members present. Mrs. O. H. Bates led the business session, luncheon followed, and the group planned to meet again with Mrs. Charles Finney on June 10.

T. H. Lovett ORC S. Santa Fe O. H. Bates Charles Finney

Pattern Details for Jr. Miss and Dress Sizes

A sewing pattern description lists Pattern 9120 with Jr. Miss sizes 11 3 15 17 and a size 13 dress. It specifies 3% yards of 35 inch fabric and 19 yards of contrast, plus jacket fabric needs 1 yard, noting an open side clever jacket design.

Mrs Carllson Honored With Surprise Wichita Party

Mrs Carl Carllson and her husband Carl Carllson hosted a surprise birthday dinner in Wichita. Eight children attended along with the hosts and numerous Payne relatives. Guests included William Payne family, Herbert Payne family, Walter Payne family, Nathaniel Payne family, Leroy Payne family, Delmer Payne, Glen Payne Jr., all of Wichita, plus Lloyd Brimm, John Klaus of Tulsa, Leo Holt and family, Junior James and family of Wichita. Gifts were presented to Mrs Carllson.

Carl Carllson Edith Wichita Carllson William Staley Carllsons William Payne Herbert Payne Walter Payne Nathaniel Payne Leroy Payne Delmer Payne Glen Payne Jr Lloyd Brimm John Klaus Tulsa Leo Holt Junior James

Rebekah Circle Hosts Meeting In Odd Fellows Hall

Rebekah Circle meets Friday evening in Odd Fellows hall with Mrs. Ora Ritterhouse presiding. Mrs. H M Kemmerer named reporter replacing Mrs. Wallace Hinkle who moves to Grenola June 1. Devotions by Mrs. Ethel Cox. Fourteen members respond to roll call. A card and handkerchief shower honors Mrs. Hinkle, and refreshments are served by Mrs. Bitterhouse Eugene Oyler and Arthur Wells.

Miriam Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Ora Ritterhouse H. M Kemmerer Wallace Hinkle Grenola Ethel Cox Hinkle Mmes. Bitterhouse Eugene Oyler Arthur Wells

Dinner at Colfax Baptist Church Fetes Beacon Light Winners

The Colfax Baptist Church hosted a dinner after a church contest with the Beacon Light class. Entrants from both groups attended Friday night in the church hall.

Rum Colfax Baptist Church Beacon Light

Beac on Light Class Wins Attendance Contest at Chanute Event

About 60 members and families attended the Chanute Tribune program on May 16 1955 led by Rev Norman F Blosat. Mrs Lester Waldron explained in a short talk why her Beacon Light class won the contest based on attendance visitations and other objectives. Games were played including a Chinese backward spelling bee.

Norman F. Blosat Lester Waldron Beacon Light

Visitors Bond With Family Across Cities During Long East Trip

Mrs. John Chambers and her son John P. Chambers returned after a five week visit in the East. They were joined by Paul Chambers and family from Tulsa in Indianapolis at Easter. Mrs. Chambers visited Buffalo for the Golden wedding of Thomas Chambers and later Detroit with daughter and family. Meade guests Vicki Lynn and Robert Larrick stayed with grandparents Harry and Mrs. Larrick in Paola.

John Chambers East John P. Chambers Paul Chambers Paula Tulsa Indianapolis John P Chambers Buffalo Thomas Chambers Detroit Francis E. Rice Betty Jean Bob K. Eubank Vicki Lynn Robert Larrick Meade Harry Larrick Eubank R. M.,. Larrick Paola

Service and Sermons Schedule

A daily routine lists services at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The text notes morning and evening gatherings under the Everybody Service and Sermons banner.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cariene Haynes Carl C. Haynes N. Garfield John W. Jordan S. Malcolm Riley Baldwin Galesburg Noel Wood Johnson Johnson Furniture Main Lincoln Batiste Seamprufe Mrs. Lovett Mrs. Carllson Rebekah Colfax The Chanute Tribune Truitt N. Steuben Grace Episcopal Church 3Rd A.m A. A. Packard OHC Royal Family of Home Deluke Royal Dcm Ag Royal Pair Meeta E. Main
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