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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1955

Page

3

Bland-Barton Wed in Wichita

Virginia Bland and Robert Barton wed May 7 at West Side Christian Church Wichita with a double ring ceremony. Attendants included Clari bel Sisk and E K Cleghorn Jr. A reception followed at the Bland home with family from Moran Chanute Wichita and Ione Albertson Chanute assisting. The couple resides at 417 W 34th St South Wichita.

Virginia Bland Savenburg Humboldt Robert Barton Walter Ross Wichita West Side Christian Church W. H. Bland P. H. Bland Moran G. C. Albertson Ione Dean LaVern Gary Dixie Eyestone Chanute Clarence Tucker Ione Albertson Claribel Sisk E. K. Cleghorn Jr Rex Barton Roger Roeder S. Mosley Albertson Miss Eyestone Bill Clark Philip Bland Teresa Love Barton 34Th St. South

Guest Day Luncheon Hosted by Railroad Trainmen Auxiliary

The Ladies auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen held a guest day luncheon at 12:30 on Tuesday in Odd Fellows hall. Twenty seven members and guests were served at U shaped tables with garden flower arrangements and carnation corsage favors. Guests included Mmes. Anna Cation, George S. Morris, Hattie Reynolds, Hazel Rhodes, Mary Bridges, Agnes Summers, August Anderson, W. C. Boarman and Earl Hudson.

Ladies Auxiliary Brotherhood of Railroad Odd Fellows Hall Mmes Anna Cation George S. Morris Hattie Reynolds Hazel Rhodes Mary Bridges Agnes Summers August Anderson W. C. Boarman Earl Hudson L. I. Stevens J. O. Purviance Ray Walker Ernest Anderson George Wilson Anderson

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Jesse

A miscellaneous shower was held Sunday evening at Big Creek Methodist church for Mr and Mrs Jesse formerly Mardell Winder. Hostesses Mrs Wilbur Switzer and Mrs John Naughton led about 36 guests in games and refreshments with pink decor and cake slices on a pale green tablecloth.

Tommy Jesse S. Santa Fe Big Creek Methodist Church Jesse Mardell Winder Wilbur Switzer John Naughton Big Creek

Four Are Initiated By Rebekah Lodge

Four members were initiated at a Rebekah lodge meeting in Odd Fellows hall on Monday night. Mrs. Ora Ritterhouse presided with guests from Parsons including Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brooks and Mrs. Alice Acock. Mrs. Ira Hubler was recommended for district deputy president.

Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Ora Ritterhouse Noble Grand Parsons Russell Brooks Alice Acock Ira Hubler Francis J. Meeker Buford Eastburn Rebekah At & P.m Fifie McCurdy Roberts Bonham Tex Lodge A. D. Hull Czarina Isham T. W. Boman

Buffalo seniors honored in Methodist church breakfast

Mrs W J Prin ge and Mrs M J Clough hosted a breakfast for the BUFFALO WSCS seniors at the Methodist church dining room. Guests included sponsors Mr and Mrs Harry Orendorff and Rev and Mrs G M Pierce. seniors named Lois Becannon Carolyn Clark Dorothy Clarkson Barbara Brock Marilyn Carlson Darrell Braman and Dale Markham. The baccalaureate service followed at the high school auditorium with Marilyn Costin on processional and recessional and Rev Bill Stansberry delivering the invocation and benediction. Prayer Perfect was performed by the Girl's sextette and a trumpet solo accompanied the program.

Buffalo W. J. Pringie WSCS M. J. Clough Methodist Church Harry Orendorff G. M. Pierce George and Loreen Lois Becannon Carolyn Clark Dorothy Clarkson Barbara Brock Marilyn Carlson Darrell Braman Dale Markham High School Marilyn Costin Bill Stansberry

Musical dedications and club notices from Buffalo and Stark

The article notes performances of The Holy City by Darrell Bra man and God Ever Glorious by the Boys Glee Club with Marilyn Costin as accompanist and Rev. Billy J. Lakey providing the address. It reports Bluebird Chapter CBS meeting in Mason ic Hall with Janet Pringle’s memory, carnations for Mother’s Day, and refreshments by local hosts, plus Stark church women hosting a May Fellowship with interchurch guests and a program after a welcome by Rev. Freeman Conant.

Holy City Darrell Braman The Boys Glee Club Marilyn Costin Billy J. Lakey Buffalo Frances Riley Fred Dodge Bluebird Chapter CBS Masonic Hall Janet Pringle Stark — Friends Church Stark Methodist Church Kimball Eub Church Freeman Conant

Bride's Shower Honors Miss Florence Krone

Florence Krone was feted with a bride's shower in Chanute before her June 5 wedding to Leonard Carlson of Elsmore. Attendees from Chanute Elsmore Humboldt and Rose included Krone's mother sisters and fiancés family, with Shirley Pugh pouring and Mary Brenner serving. Gifts came from Gerald Umbarger Neal Munger and Melvin Carlson.

Florence Krone Leonard Carlson Elsmore Kenny Kuhn B. D. Winters Shirley Pugh Mary Brenner Miss Krone Arthur H. Krone Wilbur Allison Nancy Clifford Erickson JoAnna Phillip Cooper Sharon Eric Carlson Ada Frederick Jean Hole Shirley Triplett Mary Breiner Jean Myers Dorothy Nelson Mmes Delbert Uden Darrell Nelson Roy Smith Myron Cooper Leland Richman Elmer Kuhn Bill Shepherd Chanute Lavon Carlson Eric Sonny Sievers Rose Charles Sommars Earlton Gerald Johnson Kristine Deane Swanson Richard J. Edward Swanson and Jerry, Mrs. Fred Cunningham Jr Rozanna Mmes Floyd Ladd Elvin Butts Don Ellison Humboldt Gerald Umbarger Neal Munger Melvin Carlson

Social Calendar May 19 1958 Tioga Hotel lunch events

May 19 social calendar lists Chapter DD PEO at Tioga Hotel with a 1 PM luncheon for Beta Delta chapter Fpsilon Sigma Alpha in Pine room. Tioga Hotel hosts include outgoing officers and hostesses in the afternoon. Friendly club events with Mrs Ben Cunningham at 1038 Larson at 2 PM.

Tioga Hotel Fpsilon Sigma Alpha Pine Room P.m Friendly Club Ben Cunningham Larson

Ladies Day golf winners at Coun try club

Twenty women entered the Ladies Day event Tuesday. Chairmen were Mrs. Ray Rad ford and Mrs. Charles Broadwell. Awards went to Mrs. Robert N. Allen as low medalist with 44, Lorene Carson for fewest putts at 14, Mrs. Glen Shook with best poker hand on odd holes, and Marjorie Cook for lowest score on even holes. Mrs. F G Hooker to chair next Tuesday.

Country Club Ray Radford Charles Broadwell Robert N. Allen Lorene Carson Glen Shook Marjorie Cook F. G. Hooker

Judith Richey Installed as Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Girls

Judith Richey became worthy advisor of the Erie Rainbow Girls in a formal installation at the Masonic Hall. Jo an Copeland served as installing officer with Barbara Standley and others assisting. A special Pathway of Life ceremony followed with Faith Hope and Charity guiding Richey, and a song by Loretta Green and sextette accompanied by a large crowd of relatives and friends.

Erie Judith Richey Order of the Rainbow Masonic Hall Joan Copeland Carol Byington Barbara Standley Maurine Kennedy E. L. Howard Miss Richey Hope Charity Loretta Green Mary Stephens Nedra Newland Barbara Bryan Edna Marie Heady Elaine Ferguson Patricia Naff Nelda Newland Rosa Chard Lora Lee Long Karen Boyle Joyce White Fidelity Phyllis Elmore Mary Lou Montgomery Confidential Observer Ann Bass Outer Observer Mary Jane Byington Gloria Noakes Carolyn Naff Beverly Bailey Nancy Dunham Nancy Bowyer Jacqueline Tarvin Carolyn Tarvin Marion Richey E. J. Richey The Order of the Eastern Star L. R. Rogers Miss Copeland

Bridge and Canasta At Country Club Party

Bridge and canasta were played at a card party at Cha nute Country Club last night. Women winners were Mrs. Bill Peters first and Mrs. Car Kelley second in bridge. Mrs. Norman Koch first and Robyn Carter second in canasta. Men bridge winners were A. B. Chauncey first and Dr. Carl Stevens second. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Kelley with helpers Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ostrander Mrs. Charles Rickel and Mrs. Koch.

Chanute Country Club Bill Peters Car! Kelley Norman Koch Robyn Carter San Antonio A. B. Chauncey Carl Stevens Kelley Chauncey Earl Ostrander Charles Rickel Koch

P T A Activities Honor Hutton School Teachers

Teachers at Hutton School were honored at a Tuesday breakfast at the school. Harold Anderson and twelve teachers plus janitor Ray Morris received fruit juice hot rolls and coffee. Colorful place mats and red poppy centerpieces decorated the room with hospitality chair Mrs Bob Ward assisted by Mrs Kenneth Horton and Mrs Ed Ranz.

Hutton School Harold Anderson Mary Blackwood Elizabeth Crissman Susan Graham Wallace D. Hinkle Martha Hutton Wilma Jones Florence Krone Norma Lloyd Cresent I. Owens Elma Pence Shirley Pugh Ray Morris Bob Ward Kenneth Horton Ed Ranz

Civil Defense Practice Involving School Participants

A local civil defense drill involved students and staff from area schools practicing safety procedures and emergency responses to simulate a coordinated municipal drill.

Mrs Taylor Honored by Erie OES and Local Chapters

Mrs P H Taylor newly appointed district aide Dist 16 was honored by Erie Chapter OES last night. Attending Chanute chapters included Mr and Mrs Taylor and a list of Mmes C Vincent McCune Joe Wasser Sam Willis Roy S Gib son Charles T Taylor Harold Cox and others as guest. Mrs Veda Danner of Gibbon Neb joined as a guest.

P. H. Taylor Electaclub Hulda Parker A. B. Chauncey JA. F. Leverenz Veda Danner Juntina Chapter Gibbon Neb Dist. 16 Erie OES Chanute Taylor C. Vincent McCune Joe Wasser Sam Willis Roy S. Gibson Charles T. Taylor Francis J. Meeker Harold Cox Cecil Cage Joe Rensing Lois Cady Tom Wilson Sunflower Chapiter

LAPM Meeting Held In Absence Of President

In the Odd Fellows hall Tuesday night the LAPM group met with Mrs. E S Barnhart of Humboldt presiding in place of President Mrs. R L Christie. Fourteen officers attended as lines were formed and inspection led by Mrs. Barnhart, Mrs. Arthur Coonrod, and Mrs. J T Stone. The group studied a new muster service and seventeen out of town members joined.

R. L. Christie LAPM Odd Fellows Hall E. S. Barnhart Humboldt Barnhart Arthur Coonrod J. T. Stone

Favorite Recipes Toasted Coconut Pears

Toasted coconut pears recipe uses canned pear halves with lemon juice and shredded coconut. Pears are rolled in coconut and baked about 10 minutes at 425 degrees until browned and hot, then served with pear syrup sauce. Makes four servings.

Marriage of Hazel Richard and Roy W Cox in Carthage

Announcements note Hazel Richard of Kansas City wed Roy W Cox, former Kansas Republican state chairman and state highway director, in Carthage Missouri on May 2. Mrs Cox retired from civil service in Washington DC. Cox's first wife died about a year ago.

Iola Kas Hazel Richard Kansas City Roy W., Cox Kansas

Cherryvale appoints Hackley mayor as chamber post filled

In Cherryvale city business, J. H. Hackley was named mayor by the city commissioners to serve the remaining term after Lawrence Henry resigned. In Fort Scott, Frank P. Hoover was named secretary manager of the Chamber of Commerce succeeding C. Leslie Culp, who resigned after six months. Hoover formerly worked as a sales manager for Monarch Cement Co.

Cherryvale J. H. Hackley Hackley Lawrence Henry Fort Scott Frank P. Hoover

Thayer Commencement Held Last Friday

Thayer ceremonies crowned 15 high school and 16 grade school graduates with Dr. William A. Black of Pittsburg Teachers College delivering the address.

Thayer William A. Black Pittsburg Teachers College

Helen Keller World Tour to Start in Manila

Helen Keller scheduled to arrive from Hong Kong tomorrow and begin a world tour. She travels with secretary Polly Thompson and will depart for Tokyo on May 27. Bel Air Haviland 5 piece place setting on sale for 7.95 at Fawcett Gift & China Shop.

Manilap Helen Keller Hong Kong Polly Thompson Miss Keller Tokyo Bel-Air Haviland Fawcett Gift & China Shop

Four More Jurors Needed For Murder Trial

In Wichita Falls Texas court reconvened in the murder robbery trial of two airmen Arthur M. McLain Jr. and John Preston Beard. Nine jurors have been selected with one excused for illness. the men from Kansas and Tennessee are stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base. Cecil Byrd, 58, was killed with 15 shots from a .22 and about $150 stolen last April 14.

Wichita Falls Tex Kansas Arthur M. McLain Jr Potwin Kas John Preston Beard Kingsport Tenn Cecil Byrd McLain Beard Sheppard Air Force Base

Fish, Game Commission Meeting Postponed in Pratt

Pratt Kansas The Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission meeting scheduled for Friday has been postponed until next week. Chairman Ross Beach Jr. of Hays announced the delay and said the selection of a successor to Dave Leahy, the fish and game director resigning effective June 30, is expected to be discussed.

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Bland-Barton LA Top Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Truitt Steuben Charlene Wright Fredonia Oren E. Wright Altoona Franklin D. Baughn Bible Baptist Bride's Shower Rainbow Bridge and Canasta Joseph S.cosey Woo West Main Mrs. Taylor Clarence Ericson Gloria Helene Bennie C. Augustin Claus Augustin Walnut the Tribune Riverside Park Ministerial Alliance Revs Adam Hoffpaulr Lyle B. Roe Cecil Orr Board of County Commissioners Donnie Reynolds Ralph Reynolds Wearnen RA Sones Zephyr Caldwell & Son Santa Fe Pan Sid Wilson Davis Paint Store Tcop Monroe Far East Fish, Game Commission ST. Louis New York - Chicago Ozark Johnson Rocker Bress RCA Main Lincoln
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