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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1962
Page
3
A reader laments a lifelong guilt tangled with an affair and social scrutiny. Ann Landers advises patience and legal safety after hedge and traffic hazards prompt neighborly action. The column echoes mid-century concerns of marriage, temptation, and public responsibility.
Do Si Do Square Dance Club hosts a session at Alcott School at 8 p.m. on Sunday May 20. Great Books Discussion Group meets at the Public Library at 7 30 p.m. the same evening.
PEO meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Lewis Taylor with 26 members and a guest Mrs. Evelyn Sayers of Aurora Missouri. Luncheon served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Briley and Mrs. Dwight McCreight. Mrs. Howard Jester reviews the Leonard Spigelgass play Majority of One.
Laurel Mothers club installed officers Thursday at the Maple Leaf Tea room. President is Mrs. Robert Wells, with Mrs. Glenn Kiddoo as vice president, Mrs. Wayne Klauman secretary, and Mrs. Vernon Myers treasurer. Retiring officers received gifts as new slate announced.
The Friendly Thimble Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Bartholomew at 905 N Garfield. Eight members and a guest Mrs. Pearl Roberts attended. Each member gave a Bible verse for devotions. A birthday luncheon planned for June 6 with Mrs. Charles Tripp. Mrs. Ray Brown assisted in serving refreshments as the meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.
A post wedding shower for Mrs Phil Chaney, married May 5, was hosted Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Charles Reynolds in Erie. Guests included Mrs J H Chaney, Pam Buffalo, Carl Beck, Nina Olson, Mae Brandon, Leonard Boyd, and John Bridges. gifts were sent by Mrs Harry Hunt and Mrs J E Haymaker.
Mrs Britton Thompson hosted 12 members of the Town and Country Home Demonstration Unit. Mrs John Leroy joined as a new member and Mrs Lewis Watts presided. May projects raised funds for Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital. Ruth Ruggles led Home Furnishings lesson with furniture curtains and carpets tips and a Furniture Terms quiz. June July August sessions will meet at Highland Park at 9 30 a.m. Refreshments were served by Mrs Thompson and co host Mrs Joe McMillen.
The Presbyterian Builders class met with Mrs. H. C. Bodley at 909 S. Larson on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Delbert Taylor presided and Mrs. M. R. Wilson led devotions. Refreshments were served to 14 attendees. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Blanche Petit.
Homemakers club met Wednesday afternoon at 9 E. 8th with Mrs. Marvin Seefeldt and Mrs. Robert Rains presiding. Seven members attended for games and refreshments. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Paul Matlock at Earlton.
Members held a Thursday noon picnic at Santa Fe Park and planned the annual family gathering for June 18. Mystery sister gifts were exchanged.
The Hannah circle of the Evan gelical United Brethren church met with Mrs. Bessie Brady at 118 N Steuben on Thursday evening.
The Queen Esther class met Wednesday at First Christian Church with Mrs. Howard Brant presiding. Plans include purchasing books for a library and a June Family Night supper. Members heard devotions by Miss Maloney and learned about a Salina convention and the 1780 will of George Washington.
Cmdr. Martha L. Everitt, senior WAVE supply officer and NAV Weapons Plant comptroller in southeast Washington, views The General, the Civil War locomotive famed from An drews Raiders, as part of a centennial celebration. She recalls her father William C. Everitt’s railroad career and notes her Navy service since 1944 with postings across New York City Newport R I Los Angeles Pensacola and Philadelphia. She earned a BS in 1934 and an MBA in 1943 from the University of Kansas.
Grant Avenue Baptist circles met with Mrs. Joe Thurman at 1021 S Malcolm and with Mrs. Don Campbell for a second session. Officers were elected for each circle and devotions, lessons on Mary the Mother of Jesus and Love In Deed were given along with white cross project work and refreshments for attendees. Dorcas circle met with Mrs. Cox at 921 W 9th for prayers and another Love In Deed skit, with eleven members and a guest attending.
Buffalo unit of the American Legion auxiliary meets with 16 members. They plan Poppy Day for May 26 and Memorial Day decorations, hold a Monday 1:30 p.m. work session, and note letters of appreciation from Mrs. W. T. Blackwood and veterans hospitals. Two citations awarded for meeting quota. District convention report given by Mrs. Eloyce McAdams.
4 H Club Up and Atom members held a food project meeting Thursday hosted by Teri and Dee Ann Tharp. Diane Lass man led the session with a talk on Our Mistakes and How to Avoid Them and Mrs Kennedy offered tips on entering foods at the fair. Refreshments were served to 1 member and four parents. In observance of 4-H Sunday May 27 the club will hold a spring tour and picnic. Azalea Trail Festival in Mobile draws five thousand visitors annually.
Seventeen pupils and mothers from the kindergarten were taken on a trip to Pittsburg Wednesday. The group attended church activities earlier with Mrs Hollis Dunham and Mrs Ted Kyle. A picnic lunch at Lincoln Park followed the visit to the fire station and bakery.
Mrs. Phillip Ross hosted the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society meeting with Mrs. I. E. Herb presiding. Novella Gentry gave devotions and Mrs. Art Gaughan led the study Two Emperors of Japan. Eleven members and two guests attended. next meeting is set for June 21 with Mrs. Virgil Petty.
Marcia Nene Endsley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Neil Endsley of Phoenix formerly Chanute residents, wed Charles McNally Rudolph son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Rudolph of Phoenix on May 11 at the Presbyterian church in Sunnyslope. Best man was Dashney and sister of the bride was matron of honor. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home and the couple will reside in Phoenix.
Ladies' Day play at the Country Club Tuesday crowned Mrs. Frank Shaffer first with 36, Mrs. Richard L. Ashley second with 37, and Mrs. Glen Shook third with 39. Shaffer named chairwoman for next Tuesday.
Berger led fourteen members and two guests Mr and Mrs Spencer Brandon at a First Christian Foundation class cook-out hosted by John Davis at 603 East 14th. Officers elected include Gene Berger president John Davis vice president and Mrs Robert Wilson secretary treasurer.
Nosey, an eight year old dog with a $15 000 inheritance, appeared before Probate Judge Ernest Boehm with keeper Elvin Wall who receives $60 a month to care for her. Wall says Nosey has gained weight on steak meals and travels to Las Vegas next, while Wall himself has helped finance her lifestyle through the estate.
Lancaster County residents celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mendenhall of Nine Points for a 72 year marriage. Frank, 92, and his wife, 88, marked the anniversary quietly last December 19. They advise a lasting marriage by simply working together.
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