Blood Test Accuracy After Meal and Routine Screenings
The blood count is not affected by food while cholesterol can rise after a greasy meal. Overnight fasting is ideal for accuracy. Normal red cell counts differ by sex and are interpreted with hemoglobin and hematocrit in a full assessment. Routine tests and abdominal scout films may add value but cost and clinical relevance vary.
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Sunflower OES Hosts District Aide Visit and Skit
Sunflower Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star entertained Virginia Bass, district aide of 16, with a skit mocking her official visits and presenting toy cars and a “new feet” prop. Distinct guests included Kansas leaders Mrs. Kenneth Faust and Mrs. Kenneth Caldwell, with 13 past aides and six visiting patrons. Invitations extended to district aides for Buffalo on May 24, Coffeyville June 1 and Iola June 5, plus June 9 for an associate grand conductress reception in Hays and a June 18 50th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Louis Juned. Refreshments served by several members. Mrs. Floyd Kelley checked in guests.
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District 16
Sunflower Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Wayne Taylor
Bass
Kenneth Faust
Kenneth Caldwell
Kansas
Inez Bray
Ruby Robertson
Pearl Bowman
Buffalo
Coffeyville
Iola
Hays
Louis
Couple Honored With Shower At Colfax Baptist Church
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Russell were feted at a miscellaneous shower at Colfax Baptist Church hosted by Mrs. George Madill Mrs. Gordon Erickson Linda Smith and Nancy and Karen Ford. The couple from Gary Indiana were introduced by family and friends alongside 40 attendees.
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Colfax Baptist Church
Marica Uden
Ruby Uden
S. Lafayette
Chester Uden
Gary
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Karen Ford
Harry Jackson
George Madill
Gordon Erickson
Linda Smith
Shirley Smith
Janet Uden
KU Reading Program Marks New Session Beginning
KU announces the start of another University of Kansas reading program session on May 25 to engage participants in structured readings and related activities.
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Chanute Public Library
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Stark WSCS notes projects and library reading awards
Stark United Methodist Church members discussed church cleanup and a June supper. The program highlighted a reading awards drive with 493 participants and Jayhawk seals for long term readers. Top readers included Betty Jean Bright with 101 books and Karen Gallagher with 88.
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Erie
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Altoona Junior High
Oklahoma
Indianapolis
Ind
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Karen Gallagher
Becky Jeanes
Hutton School
Social Calendar Shows May Meetings and Events
Tribune social page lists events for Friday May 19 including Rainbow Extension Homemakers Unit 125 S. Wilson 9 30 a m Kansette Club 711 S. Allen 1 30 p m We Who Club Sawyer Hall 1 30 p m Chanute Country Club bridge 1 30 p m Neosho Valley Extension Homemakers Unit R 2 2 p m Golden Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple covered dish supper 6 30 p m meeting 7 30 p m Saturday May 20 Safari Chapter National Campers and Hikers Association campout Buffalo Lake
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V. S. Kessinger
S. Wilson
Kansette Club
Linda Cumings
S. Allen
We Who Club
Sawyer Hall
Chanute Country Club
Neosho Valley Extension Homemakers Unit
Marie Anderson
Golden Shrine
White Shrine of Jerusalem
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Safari
National Campers and Hikers Association
Buffalo Lake
Crayon Fixes Bleach Stain on Dress and Rug Hints
Dear Heloise suggests using grease crayons to conceal bleach spots on cotton prints by melting crayon with hot iron, repeating if needed. She notes it may not be perfect but has worked on fabrics and a wool rug. Also advises transferring spices into empty baby food jars to prevent bugs and save space.
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Ertha Jensen
Ertha
Adopting Minority Child Draws Strong Opposition
A Iowa couple asks Ann Landers for encouragement after facing stiff family and social pushback for adopting a black white child. Landers praises their courage and calls them selfless. A second reader asks about a school toy dispute and Landers suggests the boy should cover the cost of a replacement toy.
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Ann Landers
Iowa
Rebekahs Observe Friendship Night Highlights Local Program
Rebekah Lodge 158 held a friendship night in the OOF hall with Ruth Shannon introducing Alex Mih who played trumpet and Cathy Mih on flute. Mrs. Grace Wilmoth welcomed guests from nearby towns as 60 members and guests were served refreshments by Mrs. Marvin and Mines.
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Ruth Shannon
Alex Mih
Cathy Mih
Lillian Marvin
Julia Carter
Grace Wilmoth
Noble Grand
Humboldt
la Harpe
Moran
Erie
Iola
Fredonia
Neodesha
Fort Scott
Mrs. Marvin
Helen Oliverson
Kristine Owens
Myrtle Ogden
Fall Fur Trimmed Fashions Debut by Blass and Cuddlecoat
AP reports New York designers highlight warm fall coats and jackets. Bill Blass updates blazers with trompe l oeil sweaters, lynx trim coats, and machine washable suede looks. Cuddlecoat and La Flaque de Paris offer short vinyl jackets, fur trimmed evening coats, capes, and full-length coats priced from $75 to $600.
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New York
Blassport
Bill Blass
Cuddlecoat
Victor Joris
la Flaque de Paris
Joris
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