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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1961

Page

3

Social Scene listings for May events and club meetings

The Social Scene column lists multiple meetings and events across towns for Wednesday and Thursday May including Centennial parties at First Christian and Evangelical United Brethren churches, AAUW tea at Maple Leaf, WMS circles at several churches, and Bridge and club gatherings with host names and addresses. Also notes bowling and duplicate bridge high scorers from Independence.

Queen Esther First Christian Church Forrest Clemings Washington Evangelical United Brethren Church Church Annex Wilson First Methodist Church United Presbyterian Women AAUW Esther Circle WMS First Baptist Church William Heines Santa Fe Martha Lula Leonard Kansas Lydia Henry Biggs Garfield Priscilla Grace Hill North Shelter House Centennial Clothes

Electa Club Hostessed by Mrs Darlington in Central Home

Mrs P B Darlington at 115 N Central hosted the Electa club with Mrs P H Taylor assisting A dessert course was served The centerpiece featured candelabra and pink rose petals Mrs Roy Gibson poured Mrs Frank Davidson Jr presided A report on Grand chapter was given Mrs Gibson was honored as new district aide A guest was Mrs Sam Willis The next meeting will be with Mr and Mrs Frank Davidson

P. B. Darlington N. Central Electa Club P. H. Taylor Roy Gibson Frank Davidson, Jr Gibson New District Sam Willis Frank Davidson

Graduating Girls Honored by AAUW Tea Event

Graduating senior girls from Chanute Cha nute Humboldt and Thayer High Schools and Chanute Junior College were honored Sunday at a tea by the AAUW at the Home Savings Association. Billie Solomon and her School of Dance presented the program. Cindy Bailey offered a ballet, with Wesley and Willard Solomon performing acrobatic dances. Mrs. W. T. Warren served as pourer and Mrs. Darrell Thorsell was tea chairman.

Chanute, Humboldt Thayer Chanute Junior College AAUW Home Savings Association Billie Solomon Cindy Bailey Wesley Willard Solomon W. T. Warren Darrell Thorsell

4 H Club Meeting Time Change

The 4 H Club meeting is moved to tomorrow night at 7 30 in Fairfield school. The notice comes from The Tribune and lists contact number DIAL RE 1 4100.

Fairfield School DIAL the Tribune

Lari Kesner Honored On Seventh Birthday

Lari Kesner was honored on her seventh birthday Saturday with a party given by her mother Mrs Milo Kesner at 815 West Cherry. Games were played and refreshments served. Invited guests included Debbie Stroh Sandy Stroh Patty Lis Henshall Peggy North Susan Foster Brenda Steele Debbie Kaufman Micki Kesner Terri Phillips and Becky Owen.

Lari Kesner Milo Kesner W. Cherry Debbie and Sandy Stroh Patty Lis Henshall Peggy North Susan Foster Brenda Steele Debbie Kaufman Micki Kesner Terri Phillips Becky Owen

Knitting Pattern 7263 Jacket Sizes 32 34 36 38

Jiffy knit joy pattern 7263 for a handsome jacket uses two strands and requires jumbo needles. Includes sizes 32 34 and 36 38. Send thirty five cents plus extra for each pattern. mail to The Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept box 163 New York NY. Print name address tone and pattern number clearly. Also promotes Meadlekrat Book with 125 designs for home crafts including six free welcaps.

Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept Old Chesses Station New York M. Y

Mother's Day Dinner Honors Mrs. Puckett

Mrs Ida M Puckett was honored at a Mother's Day dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs George Barker at 1202 N Lafayette. Guests included multiple Puckett families from Wichita Buffalo Parsons Yates Center Toronto Gridley Lawrence Iola and others plus Jim Tremain and Doria Ann Puckett.

George Barker N. Lafayette Ida M. Puckett Warren Puckett Glenn Hamlett Jim Delores Barker Wichita Cliff Puckett Lester Puckett Ida Stevens Buffalo Charlie Puckett Chuck Mitch Marty Parsons Otto Clark Melvin Lauber Ricky Daryl Yates Center Olin P Janny Toronto Pete Watts Alan Teresa Gridley Calvin Puckett Pat Tommie Diana Lawrence Jim Tremain Judy Doria Ann Puckett Iola

Shower Honors Miss Solomon at Bridal Shower

Phyllis Solomon was feted at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Robert Trabue and Mrs. George Blanck at the Blanck home on 801 W. Cherry. She plans to wed Charles Lesher on June 4. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends, with gifts sent by a long list of well wishers.

Phyllis Solomon Robert Trabue George Blanck Blanck W. Cherry Miss Solomon Charles Lesher Mmes Ed Solomon Ed Lesher Dorothy McCann Jane Cottrell Barbara Jo Janet Guy Rush Lillie McCoy Richard Tripp Ronda and Vincent Harold Markman Laverne Bean Ed Johnston Boyd Smith Bert Toomey Mary Leslie Cox Earl Dillon Delton Alford Don Abbuehl H. L. Swaney Charles Stroh Robert Browning Mike Thurman H. L. Moore Kenneth Patterson Calvin Kirby H. D. Barnett Joe Maloun Louella Sheffer Mary Crawford Bethel Walker Helen Criger Ester Burdge Mike Deacon J. M. Guire Mary Edwards

Rebekah Lodge Meeting Honors Members

Seventy members attended the Rebekah Lodge gathering in JOOF hall with Mrs. Ralph Burghart presiding One candidate was initiated and multiple members were wished a happy birthday including Mrs A R Hudspeth Mrs Julia Carter and Ida Kernen A tribute to Mrs Emma Simpson was read and the charter was draped in her honor by several officers

Rebekah Lodge Joof Hall Ralph Burghart A. R. Hudspeth Julia Carter Ida Kernen R. T. Rader Emma Simpson Earl Schooley Merle Dalton F. J. Meeker Ralph Flemima Tulia Cantaw Afaela Deiat Ne

Local church circle meets. annex dedication planned

Mary Martha circle of Evangalical Covenant Church met in the annex with Mrs. Mabel Johnson presiding and Mrs. Frances Erickson leading a lesson. Plans were laid for the May 21 dedication service of the new annex. The public is invited with Rev. Willis Adell closing in prayer. Hostess was Mrs. H. J. Baumgartner. Next meeting features a birthday dinner hosted by Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Norma Fulps.

Savonburg Mary Martha Circle Evangelical Covenant Church Mabel Johnson Frances Erickson Mona Adell Erickson Willis Adell H. J. Baumgartner

Heartbroken Mother's Story in Ann Landers Column

A mother recalls her 18 year old son marrying a 16 year old girl after a rushed affair. She worries about failed plans for college and a football scholarship, and urges teens to consider consequences before acting. The letter warns parents and teens about heartbreak, responsibility, and the risks of teenage choices.

Betty Ann Landers

Vyrl Fogel and Two Women Named in Notice

Vyrl Fogel, Mrs. Etta Hanson and Mrs. Hilard Blume are named in a local public notice. Details reference ownership or guardianship matters and indicate official actions or deadlines pending.

Vyrl Fogel Etta Hanson Hilard Blume

Esther Circle Meets In Humboldt Home

The Esther circle of Grant Avenue Baptist Church met Monday night at Humboldt with Mrs. Clayton Osborne as hostess. Mrs. Gus Adelgren assisted. Mrs. E. M. Pearson presided and gave devotions led by Mrs. John Bench. Mission report on Spain followed. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Pearson announced June 19.

Esther Grant Avenue Baptist Church Clayton Osborne Humboldt Gus Adelgren E. M. Pearson John Bench Pearson

Erie CWF group meetings and WSCS install officers 1961

Erie CWF group meetings for May feature lessons on Together in Providing Tools for the Task. Group 1 hosts 18 members with Mrs Hazel Blaine, devotions by Mrs Blaine, lesson by Mrs Anderson. next gathering June 8. Group 2 hosts 10 members, devotions by Mrs Yockey, lesson by Mrs Harvey. next event a 1 pm picnic June 15 at Country Club park. Group 3 hosts 10 with devotion by Mrs Currie and lesson by several, hostessing luncheon planned for June 15. Group 4 hosts 17 with devotions by Mrs Casady and lesson by Mrs White. next meeting June 8 followed by covered dish dinner at Mrs Casady. Rural Erie Mothers Day dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bartley with guests from Kansas City Wyandotte County and Chanute area. Erie Pinochle Club met Saturday with high scores noted for the Beards and Mullen families.

Bridge Club V. E. Gillifan S. Evergreen Beta Delta Epsilon Sigma Alpha Home Savings Association Lloyd Ford W. Asinby Zion Lola Browning Will Quilt Fairfield School Churche of God Missionary Meeting G. W. McDown Tennessee Laurel Mothers Club Humboldt Erie CWF John Hazen Joe Blaine Blaine Fairy Anderson Leo Long Verne Moore Ethel Yockey William Harvey Country Club Luther Rush Junior Currie Zella Baldwin Eunice Hughes Glenn Crosby Currie Ralph Janssen Fred George Paul Casady James White Casady Lee Bartley Bill Williamson Kansas City William Mathews Wyandotte County Ernest Fisher Clathe Duane Ashcraft Howard Kennedy Mike Maude Currie Tommy Joe Jacobs Larry

Local Club Holds Afternoon Embroidery Session

Mrs. Dean Strack hosted a day at her home with Mrs. George McKas ka presiding. Attendees spent the afternoon embroidering and refreshments were served. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Glen Strack on June 8, all day.

Dean Strack George McKaska Glen Strack

Mothers Honored at Leanna and Savonburg Church Events

Leanna Christian church teens hosted a mothers tea with punch coffee and cookies. Savonburg Christian church Bible School honored five mothers with awards for oldest youngest most children present and youngest baby. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Smith observed their 44th anniversary as 92 attendees filled the redecorated sanctuary.

Leanna Leanna Christian Church Joan Alford Linda Rice Nancy Rice Barbara Matlock Estil Cottle Savonburg Women's Society of the Church

Etiquette Qs on Knitting During Gatherings

Answer states knitting is acceptable if you show full attention to guests and the act does not seem rude. It adds that wearing a wedding gown to a distant reception is fine, but the veil should not be worn.

Philco

Chanute Tribune Local News May 1961 Highlights

May 1961 Chanute items note the club suspending regular meetings until fall with summer family picnics. local social events include Mothers Day dinners in Chanute and Parsons. Federated church WSCS officers installed with life membership pin awarded. local residents and visitors from Parsons Pittsburg State College KU and Independence visit or dine. weekend fishing trip by Dale Larimore Virgil Hines Hanserd House Earl Miller. Buffalo Ladore ties and area residents mentioned.

Jack Hines Chanute Tribune Pa Glen Weidert Floyd Sparks Chanute Wayne Sparks David Dalton Pittsburg State College Charles Gambrill Max Teeter Parsons Mrs. Gambrill Federated Church Wscs J. M. Torrence William Hill FE. O. Olson Torrence Bob Hill University of Kansas William Hi J. A Carson Ralph Garvin Tom Skinner Tommie Debra Independence A. M. Beller St. Paul Dale Larimore Virgil Hines Hanserd House Earl Miller Ozark O. N. Clough Buffalo Ladore Township

Language Grammar Quiz Corrections

Answers cover corrected phrasing for the sentence, pronunciation guide for en route, the misspelled word dissintegrate, the meaning and example of importunate, and the word foible meaning a personal weakness with proper etymology and stress guidance.

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Sydney Naughton Virginia Hazen John T. Naughton Best Yet Forrest Hazen Hulda Parker Chapter OES Dial Tribune Duplicate Bridge Nelson Rupard Bob Allen Bob Ward Ralph Caldwell Charles Broadwell Fred L. Johnson Alice Brooks South Highland Chanute The ST. Paul Lutheran Church Allen's Prospect Hill Paul Nelson Sec St. Paul Lutheran Church Board South Lefayette Chanute Mrs. Puckett Rebekah Lila Mee Sunny Stone Glen Powell IOOF Presiding Manhattan Lodge Noble Stratton K. Eagle Pat Mep W. D. Hempen Bill DeWitt Merle Odd Fellows Merville Cottage Grove Nathan Hole Tage Ane Landers Tre Chanute Pioneer's Warehouse North Grant Christian Church Long Bell Pioneer Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science N. Forest Chanute, Kansas Katya Goyes
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