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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1966
Page
3
A reader asks if she is anti social or sane for needing quiet time while working in a busy office. Ann Landers suggests strategies to avoid interruptions and urges readers to accept personal needs for solitude. The column includes letters about marriage and social pressure with advice and light humor.
Loretta Young and Diane Clines hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Barbara Graham Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Carl Young s home 1109 N Washington. Graham will marry Johnny Rinehart of Humboldt on May 28. Blue and white decor featured a white umbrella with blue bows as a centerpiece. Guests included Mrs. Young Willard Hasty Bob Morris and several Misses from Chanute Humboldt and nearby towns. Gift givers listed Pam McCarty Cheryl Stitt Norma Lee Rita Meredith Ruth Sale and Mary Warner.
Neosho Valley Busy Bees 4H members and guests gathered for a May 15 church service then a covered dish picnic at Santa Fe park south shelter. The Vilas Vikings 4H club held a May meeting with roll call on favorite events and plans for a June tour.
At Buraton Kansas Pete Base relates a dog trained to hunt rabbits caught an opossum. The dog shook the 'possum and buried it in a shallow grave. The animal later wriggled free and walked away as the dog trotted off.
A nostalgic column describes a stormy night ride home and a hopeful aftermath. The narrator notes wind hail and rain, a near car breakdown, and a sense of community kinship after the event. The piece ends with reflections on seasonal change and fashion trends.
The Dial Tribune lists events including Friendly Thimble Club with Mrs. Lou Ella Dawson at 2 p.m. and Wilson Class Party at First Methodist Church 7 30 p.m. United Presbyterian Women host Mother Daughter banquet 6 50 p.m. Queen Esther Class at First Christian Church 2 p.m. Circles of Grant Avenue Baptist Laurel Mothers Club Orchid Buffet 1 p.m. There There there.
The dough reaches a smooth and elastic texture when kneading is sufficient. This indicates proper development of gluten and strength in the yeast dough.
Mrs Hans Herold with Mrs Mike Herold presented a craft work demonstration at the Ladies of Elks meeting in the club rooms Monday night. Mrs Max Alcock led a brief business session and Mrs Gene Cordner won the door prize. Hostesses included Mrs George Butler Mrs Elmer Chard Mrs Eldon Doane and Mrs Cecil Fowler.
Mrs. Zimmerman entertained the Electa Club Monday afternoon at her home 317 S. Tennessee with Mrs. Sam Willis assisting. An arrangement of irns and fillers decorated the lace covered table as the meeting was led by president Mrs. V. C. Steele. Steele will host the June 20 meeting.
Ada E. Taylor and William E. Corn celebrated their golden anniversary after marrying May 17, 1916, at the Taylor home in Clay Center. Corn later worked for the Santa Fe as a signal man in Emporia and Chanute, and they have a daughter Zeldene Stacy and granddaughter Francene Johnson. They left Thursday for a California anniversary trip to visit Stockton and old friends.
A family reunion was held Saturday and Sunday for Mrs Myrtle Fletcher and her relatives. Dinner guests included her four children and spouses, plus siblings and extended family from Florida Oregon Kansas and New Mexico. Grandson Mike Fletcher and family joined Sunday. B W Fletcher attended an oil show in Tulsa.
Top score was 30 percent by Mrs. Fred Johnson and Mrs. Paul R. King at the Duplicate Bridge Club lounge in the Home Savings Association. Other above average scores at four tables included Larry Caldwell and Bob Allen 30 percent, Mrs. Murray Shively and Mrs. Ralph Caldwell 24.42 percent, and Mrs. Jo Payne with Fred Foster 24 percent.
Twelve Cha nute Cycle Club members and two guests met Monday night at the North Malcolm Community Center. Reports came from attendees about Sunday’s race in Winfield. After adjournment, members went riding for recreation.
Janice Oliver, set to wed Jerry Weis on June 5, was feted at a Baptist church bridal shower. Guests included family and friends such as June Weis, Earl and Oliver families, various Nelsons, Larsons, and others, with a blue and white theme and iris decorating the serving table.
Austin AP says summer state park reservations are running at a record pace. Full houses are expected by late May at Garner Huntsville Inks Lake Lake Whitney Corpus Christi Falcon Martin Dies Damp Goose Island and Fort Parker state parks.
The piano students of Mrs. Jim Lusk and Mrs. Robert Geiger were presented in a recital Monday evening in the Federation room at the Memorial Building. Participants included Debra Swender Steven Frazier Diane Swender Bennett McCoy Deana Jones Sandra McCune Bryan Geiger Devery Dettweiler Greg Willis Kevin Jones Susan Gorton Larry Cook Sarah Black Kathy Ratliff Brenda Steele Robbie Brayley Jennie McGee Daryl Cook Debby Doudna Jeff Willis Cindy Lambert Sandy Doudna Dorothy Anderson Elaine Cook Mark McCune Kim Anderson Richie McAlexander and Becky Black.
The Prairie View Mental Health Center in Newton Kansas will receive a 200924 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to fund construction. The building will house out patient services and administrative offices and enable expansion of in patient and day care services.
The Wilson Avenue Baptist church hosts illusionist An dre Kole and his wife Aljeana Thursday at 8 pm. Known as a magician's magician, he appears at college campuses as Campus Crusade for Christ representative. His show From Fantasy to Reality blends magic with personal experiences.
Cub scouts from Den 4 Pack 225 enjoyed an afternoon hike and exploration at Elks Lake on Monday. Den Chief Claud Roberts and den mothers Mrs. Lloyd Drybread Jr. and Mrs. Coach Wilson supervised as Jungle Tales themed activities guided the event.
In New York a modern medical formula called Primatene is described as highly effective for asthma relief. It claims rapid opening of bronchial tubes, easing of choking attacks, and restoration of normal breathing within minutes. The tablets are promoted as safe enough to be sold without prescription in many states, and users are advised to carry them at all times.
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